Topic: Iconic Characters (Read 55721 times)

BerkaZerka · « **on:** October 02, 2008, 09:33:40 pm »

Iconic Characters

I’ve reserved this space for write-ups of our three Iconic Characters, which are the reoccurring subjects of the illustrations in the Bounty Head Bebop rulebook.

Right now, we’re not even sure about their Names or Archetypes – though I think they’ll each be written up on a 20 XP Build.

Here’s what I got so far – though if there’s anyone out there with another opinion, feel free to post it here.

Names
Hot Chick – Lilly Swann
Guy With Lid – Isaac Hammer
Guy With Beer – Mark Storm, AKA ‘Sideburns’

Archetypes
Hot Chick – Private Investigator/Hacker
Guy With Lid – Ship’s Pilot/Gearhead
Guy With Beer – Bounty Hunter

BZ

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #1 on:** October 09, 2008, 10:06:58 pm »

Mark ‘Sideburns’ Storm
36 XP Bounty Hunter
Age 25; Gender Male; Height 6’2”; Weight 175; Eyes Green; Hair Ruddy; Skin White

Abilities
Str 3; Agi 5; Con 3; Int 3; Wis 2; Pre 4; Vitality (0) 23; Wounds (–2) 8
Saves
React 12; Endure 8; Will 7; Luck 4; Surge 3
Movement
Init 16; Move 30 ft (Run 90)
Attacks
Unarmed Strike 14/3S~L + Endure Save or Stun; Military Sidearm 13/10L/50ft (8 )
Combat Skills
Dodge 14 (5+1); Feint 7; Grapple 6; Melee 8; Ranged 13 (5); Target 9 (3); Throw 8; Unarmed 14 (5+1)
All Other Skills
Balance 11 (3); Bluff 7; Climb (7.5’) 6; Conceal 5; Diplomacy 7; Disguise 5; Drive 8; Escape 11 (3); Gamble 5; Gather Info 10 (3); General Knowledge 6; Hide 11 (3); Intimidate 7; Jump (15’l/3’h) 6; Listen 8 (3); Move Silently 11 (3); Pilot 11 (3); Ride 8; Search 9 (3); Sense Motive 5; Sleight of Hand 13 (5); Spot 10 (5); Streetwise 10 (5); Swim (7.5’) 6; Taunt 12 (5); Treat Injury 5
Edges
Evasion; Mobility; Rapid Strike; Surprise Strike; Agile; Combat Reflexes; Instant Stand; Lightning Reflexes; Lucky; Martial Artist; Scrapper; Spacecraft (Fighter); Stunning Attack; Toughness
Flaws
Compulsive Gambler; Impulsive; Rotten Liar

Equipment Normal Load 50; Encumbered 100; Limit 150; Drag 600
Deck pistol, Business wear, bullhorn, breaking and entering kit, electronic binoculars, micro comlink, permit to carry firearm, permit to hunt bounty, permit to pilot spacecraft, SOL phone

(On Ship) emergency beacon, magnetic boots, permit to arm spacecraft, skinsuit, sports equipment

Motorcycle: Handling +3; Armor 0; Structure 10; Systems 10

Fighter: Handling +2; Armor 20; Structure 40; Systems 20
20mmC Military Rotary Ship Guns 9/18L/PB (4,000)
Mini Missiles 9/20L A30’r/PB (6)
Chaff Defense (6)

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #2 on:** October 09, 2008, 10:08:11 pm »

Isaac Hammer
36 XP Gearhead
Age 36; Gender Male; Height 6’; Weight 220; Eyes Dark; Hair Shaved; Skin Olive

Abilities
Str 5; Agi 3; Con 4; Int 3; Wis 3; Pre 4; Vitality (0) 27; Wounds (–2) 14
Saves
React 8; Endure 9; Will 8; Luck 3; Surge Points 4
Movement
Init 11; Move 30 ft (Run 150)
Attacks
Unarmed Strike 6/5S; Grapple Moves; Magnum Revolver 8/10L/50ft (6); Police Riot Gun 10/10L/100ft (8 )
Combat Skills
Dodge 9 (3); Feint 7; Grapple 14 (5+1); Melee 6; Ranged 9 (3); Target 9 (3); Throw 6; Unarmed 6
All Other Skills
Artistry 9 (3); Balance 6; Bluff 7; Climb (7.5’) 8; Conceal 6; Construction 7 (1); Demolitions 9 (3); Diplomacy 10 (3); Disguise 6; Drive 6; Earth Sciences 7 (1); Electronics 10 (4); Escape 6; Gamble 6; Gather Info 7; General Knowledge 6; Hide 6; Intimidate 11 (3); Jump (25’l/5’h) 8; Listen 7 (1); Mechanics 13 (5+2); Move Silently 6; Operate Heavy Machinery 7 (1); Physical Sciences 9 (3); Pilot 12 (5+2); Ride 6; Search 9 (3); Sense Motive 11 (5); Social Sciences 9 (3); Spot 7 (1); Survival 7 (1); Swim (7.5’) 8; Taunt 7; Treat Injury 9 (3)
Edges
Martial Throw; Power Attack; Ace Pilot; Gearhead; Grappler; Hard To Kill; Language (Latin); Spacecraft (Frigate); Spirited; Toughness
Flaws
Clean Freak; Distinctive Features (Israeli Tattoo); Heroic; Phobia (Snakes)

Equipment Normal Load 100; Encumbered 200; Limit 300; Drag 1200
Magnum revolver, revolver speed loader, police riot gun, casual wear, C4 (10), demolitions kit, diagnostic scanner, micro comlink, permit to carry explosives, permit to pilot spacecraft, permit to wear armor, pocket secretary, SOL phone

(On Ship)
armored vac suit, computer workstation, construction tools, diagnostic workstation, electronics tools, emergency beacon, gas mask, heat reflecting hazmat suit, mechanics tools, medical supplies (antibiotics (20), antirad (15), pain killer (15), stimdose (15), super-coag (6), tranquilizer (12), trauma packs (6)), permit to arm spacecraft, permit to transport arms, police armored vests (3), vac suits w/ zero G harnesses (2)

Utility Vehicle w/ Cable Winch: Handling 0; Armor 0; Structure 20; Systems 10

Frigate: Handling +0; Armor 25; Structure 100; Systems 40
Dual linked 20mmL police ship guns 9/16L(2X-Damage)/PB (2,000)
Military Laser Beam Generator W/ Military Grade Targeting Computer 13/22L νL/§M (10)
Air-to-Air Missile 9/26L A40’r/νL/§L (6)
Chaff Defense (12)

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #3 on:** October 09, 2008, 10:08:36 pm »

Lilly Swann
36 XP Private Investigator
Age 24; Gender Female; Height 5’8”; Weight 155; Eyes Blue; Hair Dark; Skin Fair

Abilities
Str 2; Agi 3; Con 3; Int 4; Wis 3; Pre 5; Vitality (0) 13; Wounds (–2) 8
Saves
React 8; Endure 8; Will 8; Luck 3; Surge 3
Movement
Init 11; Move 30 ft (Run 60)
Attacks
Unarmed Strike 6/2S; Deck Pistol 10/8L/40ft (12)
Combat Skills
Dodge 10 (3+1); Feint 8; Grapple 5; Melee 6; Ranged 9 (3); Target 7; Throw 6; Unarmed 6
All Other Skills
Appraise 9 (1+1); Balance 6; Bluff 12 (3+1); Climb (7.5’) 5; Computers 16 (5+4); Conceal 10 (3+1); Diplomacy 9 (+1); Disguise 10 (3+1); Drive 6; Electronics 9 (2); Escape 6; Forgery 8 (1); Gamble 6; Gather Info 14 (5+1); General Knowledge 9 (+2); Hide 9 (3); Intimidate 8; Interrogation 7 (1); Jump (10’l/2’h) 5; Listen 10 (3+1); Move Silently 9 (3); Open Locks 11 (5); Political Sciences 10 (3+1); Ride 6; Search 12 (5); Sense Motive 12 (5+1); Spot 12 (5+1); Streetwise 11 (4+1); Swim (7.5’) 5; Taunt 8; Treat Injury 6
Edges
Agile; Alert; Charismatic; Computer Geek; Creative; Information Broker; Linguist (English; French; Japanese; Russian; Sioux; Spanish); Photographic Memory; Skill Focus (Computers); SSPB Ties; Well Informed
Flaws
Chain Smoker; Distinctive Features (Cybernetic Arm)

Equipment Normal Load 25; Encumbered 50; Limit 75; Drag 300
Deck pistol, casual wear, cybernetic arm, audio recorder, breaking and entering kit, bug detector, bugs (6), electronic binoculars, electronics tools, hidden video recorder, laser microphone, lockpick set, micro comlink, notebook computer, permit to carry firearm, pocket secretary, professional disguise kit, SOL phone, voice mask, voice stress analyzer, VR goggles, white noise generator

Luxury Car: Handling 0; Armor 0; Structure 20; Systems 10

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #4 on:** October 09, 2008, 10:12:17 pm »

Well, there they are - and only a tad more than 20 XP.

As of now I'm still working on equipment, but will have that in a day or so.

Questions or comments, post 'em here

BZ

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #5 on:** October 09, 2008, 10:13:54 pm »

Anyone got a cool name for the two ships? A Fighter and a Frigate.

BZ

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #6 on:** October 10, 2008, 05:34:42 pm »

OK, equipment is done - now just need ship names...

BZ

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2008, 09:13:06 pm »

Ship Names?

Just off the top of my head:

Isaac’s Frigate: Gertrude

Mark’s Fighter: Banshee

BZ

Thayan · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2008, 09:36:42 pm »

Frigate - The Brothers Keeper...

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #9 on:** October 15, 2008, 03:05:13 pm »

Not bad, but we'd have to drop 'the' and just go with 'Brothers Keeper'

BZ

Thayan · « **Reply #10 on:** October 15, 2008, 06:02:48 pm »

If Crappy Ohio State can claim to have a "The" Why cant I...

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2008, 09:04:28 pm »

So Gertrude is out then?

What about 'The Gertrude'?

BZ

Warr · « **Reply #12 on:** October 17, 2008, 09:20:20 pm »

The Gertrude works. He's obviously a space trucker (I mean look at him), and every good trucker has to name their baby (Their ship) a woman's name. Records say 'The Gertrude' but he calls her Gertrude.

Fighter being called banshee seems a bit iffy, depending on the model of it. If it's imposing and scary, it works, or if the pilot/owner is full of himself and thinks that it's imposing or scary, and it's really quick, perhaps with some sonic emitance from it's engines or it's blasters, Banshee works.

I'd use something like the Hawk or Raptor, though.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #13 on:** October 18, 2008, 04:45:49 pm »

Hi Warr – Welcome and thanks for your input

See, I totally agree with you on the ‘Gertrude’ thing – I mean like you say, it seems to fit the character – And he probably would even just call it ‘Gertie’ for short.

As for the fighter, I sort of figured that maybe it was called the ‘Banshee’ because it was loud as hell or the engine whined in a unique sort of way when it flew.

Hawk and Raptor are good suggestions to – Just need to add something to the front or back perhaps, to make it more its own thing – Nebula Hawk, Raptor Eclipse, etc…

BZ

Warr · « **Reply #14 on:** October 18, 2008, 10:34:15 pm »

You could always go with the 'Banshee Hawk', and yeah with that bit of information included (It'd be a good bit to include), it'd make sense to call it a Banshee. Not really because it was forecasting enemies death, but more a sarcastic statement by the pilot.

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #15 on:** October 19, 2008, 12:38:39 pm »

'Banshee Hawk' - I like it

BZ

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #16 on:** October 20, 2008, 10:48:49 am »

Ship Names?

What We Got So Far:

Isaac’s Frigate: Gertrude (or) The Brother's Keeper

Mark’s Fighter: Banshee Hawk

BZ

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #17 on:** October 20, 2008, 09:20:17 pm »

Cold Rock Johnson
Age 38; Gender Male; Height 6'4"; Weight 195; Eyes Blue; Hair Blond Crewcut; Skin Perfect Tan

Abilities
Str 6; Agi 3; Con 5; Int 3; Wis 3; Pre 4; Vitality (0) 19; Wounds (–2) 15 (Armor 10)
Saves
React 8; Endure 10; Will 8; Luck 3; Surge 3
Movement
Init 15 (13); Move 30 ft (Run 180)
Attacks
Unarmed Strike 9/6S~L; Grapple Moves; Military Sidearm 11/10L/50 Ft (8 ); Spray Mace 14/Endure Save or Nausea a number of rounds equal to X-Roll/10 Ft flat (5)
Combat Skills
Dodge 12 (5+1); Feint 6; Grapple 15 (5+1); Melee 9 (3); Ranged 11 (5); Target 9 (3); Throw 9 (3); Unarmed 9 (3)
All Other Skills
Balance 9 (3); Bluff 12 (5); Climb (7.5’) 14 (3+1); Conceal 9 (3); Diplomacy 12 (5); Disable Device 11 (5); Disguise 6; Drive 9 (3); Electronics 7 (1); Entertain 12 (5); Escape 6; Forgery 11 (5); Gamble 10 (4); Gather Info 12 (5); General Knowledge 6; Hide 11 (5); Intimidate 12 (3); Jump (30’l/6’h) 13 (3+1); Listen 9 (3); Move Silently 11 (5); Open Locks 11 (5); Pilot 9 (3); Ride 3; Search 9 (3); Sense Motive 11 (5); Spot 11 (5); Streetwise 11 (5); Swim (7.5’) 10 (+1); Taunt 7; Treat Injury 6
Edges
Evasion; Martial Throw; Rapid Strike; Agile; Athletic; Base of Operations; Combat Reflexes; Grappler; Martial Artist; Hard to Kill; Information Broker; Media Ties; Popular
Flaws
Dark Secret; Enemy (Previous Bounties); Greedy; Phobia (Fear of Deep Water)
Equipment Normal Load 150; Encumbered 300; Limit 450; Drag 1800
Limousine, high fashion wear, police armored vest, military sidearm, spray mace, handcuffs, micro comlink, breaking and entering kit, electronic binoculars, electronic compass, SOL phone, permit to carry a firearm, permit to hunt bounty, permit to wear armor

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #18 on:** October 20, 2008, 09:21:26 pm »

Louise le Foom
Age 56; Gender Male; Height 6'1"; Weight 250; Eyes Brown; Hair Bald; Skin Pale

Abilities
Str 3; Agi 3; Con 2; Int 4; Wis 5; Pre 3; Vitality (–1) 15; Wounds (–2) 7
Saves
React 8; Endure 7; Will 12; Luck 4; Surge 3
Psychosis 9
Movement
Init 13; Move 30 ft (Run 90)
Attacks
Unarmed Strike 6/3S; 9mm Deck Pistol 10/8L/40 Ft (12)
Combat Skills
Dodge 10 (4); Feint 6; Grapple 6; Melee 6; Ranged 9 (3); Target 11 (4); Throw 6; Unarmed 6
All Other Skills
Balance 6; Bluff 6; Climb (7.5’) 6; Computers 11 (4); Conceal 8; Diplomacy 11 (5); Disguise 8; Drive 6; Escape 6; Gamble 8; Gather Information 11 (5); General Knowledge 10 (3); Hide 11 (5); Intimidate 6; Jump (15’l/3’h) 6; Life Sciences 12 (5); Listen 11 (3); Move Silently 11 (5); Ride 4 (–2); Search 10 (3); Sense Motive 8; Spot 11 (3); Surgery 10 (4); Swim (7.5’) 6; Taunt 6; Treat Injury 12 (4)
Edges
Psychic (Telekinesis); Psychic Power (x3); Iron Will; Lucky
Psychic/Feng-Shui Powers
Light Touch; Heavy Hand; Fling
Flaws
Cry Baby; Phobia: Fear of Cats; Soft

Equipment Normal Load 50; Encumbered 100; Limit 150; Drag 600
Deck pistol with one extra clip, cell phone, business wear, pocket secretary, notebook computer, first aid kit, surgical tools, trauma packs 4, antibiotics 8, antitoxins 21, pain killers 9, tranquilizers 6

Luxury Car: Handling 0; Armor 0; Structure 20; Systems 10

Notes
Louis le Foom is a somewhat intellectual and detached individual, with no family or anyone he can really get close to. He values his privacy and feels that others can’t relate to him anyway, so he tends to avoid purely social gatherings.

He was once an up and coming surgeon, until his psychic powers unexpectedly manifested in the middle of a surgery and drove him temporarily mad. Since the embarrassing dismissal and loss of his medical license, Louis has taken to performing illegal street surgery for many of the bounty hunters and criminals alike that pass through his home city.

Thlaylie · « **Reply #19 on:** March 27, 2009, 12:12:31 am »

How about putting these in .pdf files like the Frigate maps?

BerkaZerka · « **Reply #20 on:** March 27, 2009, 01:38:21 pm »

These I can do – Though I think they’ll be making an appearance in the BHB Ship Supplement as well : )

BZ

Not Aman · « **Reply #21 on:** December 20, 2013, 01:03:50 am »

Hmm, it looks like Issac Hammer is Jewish. Or at least Israeli.

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