Raynorn's Characters

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Billy Bright (Arc Lightning)

IQ 4 2w
Str 3 1w
AGI 4 2w
SPD 3 1w
Dur 5 9w
15w

Actions (Normal actions 8w Mastery 9 Blasting 6, Drain energy 6w)
Social Skills 3 (Charm) 1w
Close Combat 4 (+Agi, Shocking hands, Boxing, Close blasting, Dodge) 2w
Ranged Combat 4 (Blasting, Arc Lightning, Dodge, Shape Barriers) 2w
General Knowledge 2 (Science, Research) 1w
Technology 2 1w
Medical Healing 2 1w

Weather Mastery (Storm Mastery) 5 (An +3 cost 9w)
+1 Arc Lightning X2 damage
+1 Immunity to weather effects
+1 Lightning Fog Barrier

Lightning/Weather Mastery Related Movement Ability
Arc Lightning flight, he flies surrounded by a strong electrical field. (Blasting AN +2, -1 for mastery discount) 5 (6w)

Power Syphon (Drain Energy An +3, Use at range) An 4 6w

Modifiers
Reflexive Dodge 3 (4w)

Challenges: 8w
Psychological: Feels like a freak 3
Psychological: Hot tempered 3
Conflicting Interests 2 (Desire to have a normal life, Desire to be a super)

Gear:
Custom Suit +1 armor
Netbook with a special rubberized case (He hates to be without the Internet)

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Jack of Hearts
35w 5 limitations

Int 3
Str 3
Agl 3
Spd 3
Dur 4
(10)

Limitations
Spirit followers 2 (Summoned spirits are always near, these spirits range from flirty and playful to fun loving tricksters)
Duty to the needy or downtrodden (especially women) 3

Powers
Mastery of Magic (AN: 4 Cost 4)
Spirit Attractor. (as summoning: re-flavored only women) AN5 cost 6w
Force Field AN 4 cost 6w
Social Skills AN 3 (Specialties, Acting, flirting)
Close Combat AN 3 (Specialties, Boxing, spell, force field)
Ranged Combat AN 3 (Specialties, Pistol, spell, force field)
Gambling AN 3 (Poker, Blackjack, Sports Bets)
Private Investigation AN 3 (Specialties: Collecting evidence, deductive reasoning)
Knowledge AN 3 (Specialties: Occult, Research)

Modifiers
Magical Defense +3 1w
Mental Defense +3 1w
Enhanced vision +2 (see into other dimensions, see auras and magic) 4w
Wealthy (millionaire) 2w

Gear from Wealth.
Armored vest/trenchcoat +1 Def
Saturday night special (Revolver)
Hold out pistol
Camera
Smart phone
SUV

Jack Wallace was handsome a con-man who specialized in high stakes poker and conning rich women. One day he crossed a wealthy woman who had fallen head over heels for him.

He had no idea she was a witch. When she found out Jack was a con man she banished him to the spirit realm. Days later she found out that she was going to be his last con, he let his closest friends know that he no longer had the heart to keep hurting women, and with one last job was going to quit the con-game forever. Seeing that Jack had a shred of kindness within him she decided to pull him back from the spirit realm. Ever since he hasn't been the same.

Having been released he made a promise to the witch that the cons were over and he would use his accumulated wealth and talents to aid people, especially women who were in trouble.

He uses a cover as a private investigator/hero Jack of Hearts. Now strange things happen around him, and strange women seem to follow him wherever he goes . . .

For a year his power was completely out of control and it became an issue when a powerful apparently demonic spirit was summoned automatically by his power. He was able to banish the spirit with the aid of the witch that cursed him in the first place. After that event she gave him a single parting gift an arm band that would harness his power, so that he would no longer be a danger to others.

Jack studied the power of the band and began to research the occult. After two years of study he was able to learn Mastery of Magic and better control his power, however there is one aspect he is not certain he will ever control, spirits flock to him and they are near to him always.

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He has come back with several new abilities, however he has one power with very unique pros and cons.

His Power - Spirit Attraction.

Female spirits are attracted to him and they look out for his well being. Succubus, Banshee, Elementals, Nymphs, and Ghosts follow him wherever he goes. If he gets in a fight it is certain that one or more of these spirits will materialize and help out. It is not always a wonderful thing, these spirits frequently tease him, flirt, and get jealous of each other and other women.

Only Jack can see the spirits. Otherwise they are invisible until summoned or evoked.

Notes: This character is mostly played for a support role. His vision abilties come in very handy in situations where magic is used. He will often use evocation off of his summoning for teleportation, flight, or similarly useful transportation abilities, while area spirits such as a local ghost or house spirits will often be summoned to fill in knowledge gaps.

Goals for Exp. Learn some leadership and business skills. Improve combat lines.

He knows the names of 10 Spirits

Maggie
"Maggie is one hot dame . . . "
Spirit type: Ghost/Fire Element
Maggie died in a building fire in the 1940s. She does not remember much of her past life, but she came to awareness when Jack crossed the spot she died on one of his missions. She is smart and has a no nonsense personality, even if she can have a bit of a temper. She is head over heals for Jack and she considers her waking to his presence as a sign that they were meant for each other.

Rain
"The mysterious force of nature"
Spirit Type: Rain Spirit
Rain is a weather spirit that is drawn to Jack, unlike the other spirits her personality is fairly limited. She is drawn to Jack, but does not understand how or why. She is not jealous of the other spirits, and in fact seems incapable of experiencing things like jealousy or anger.

Erin O'Malley
"She died screaming."
Spirit Type: Banshee
Erin has a tragic past that she is unwilling to discuss. She is very quiet often speaking only when spoken to and even then she is quite shy. When she is near she likes to be as close to Jack as possible staying a step behind him, or leaning against him for support.
Through investigation Jack discovered that she was killed by her husband who was in a drunken rage, this happened many years ago. Jack knows that Erin has a granddaughter in her twenties. He wants to tell the young woman that Erin is a hero that frequently aids him, but he is struggling to find a way to do it. . .

Velashimarlavasa
"Vel is the life of the party."
Spirit Type: Fey/Elf
Jack first saw Vel in reoccuring dreams. In the dreams he would be sitting at a campfire in the center of a ring of musrooms. Velashimarlavasa would be there dancing and singing in a strange language. The seventh time he had the dream she told him that she loved him and she would see him soon. Suprised he awoke to see her in his room. Jack still doesn't know much about Vel, she seems to understand English very well, but is either reluctant to speak it or she does not know how. When Vel is near she is rarely still, she uses her abilites with paired with elegant songs and elaborate dances. Much to Jack's dismay, Vel is fond of harmless, but frequently goofy pranks. (suggested: illusion power, dimensional travel)

Cyntha Bank
"If you've been bad, Cynthia may just be the monster under your bed."
Spirit Type: Wraith
Cynthia was killed in the line of duty in a hostage situation that turned sour. Jack arrived just in time to see Cynthia killed. Much to his shock he felt the familiar energy of his summon power immediately go to work. The ghost of Cynthia picked up a gun and took out the villian in a single swift action. Cyntha has been with Jack from then on. Interestingly Cyntha may be the only spirit with no romantic interest in Jack, she cares for him as one would care for a brother. Cynthia is very attracted to Maggie. . .
An unusual aspect of summoning Cyntha is that the summon has to be linked to an item. Jack can use anything hand held, but using Cyntha's revolver produces the best result.

Star Pearl
"She can keep us safe"
Spirit type: Mermaid
When Jack first saw a mermaid "swimming" through the air, he dismissed it as one of Vel's illusions, but when he realised there was no dancing elf to be seen, he knew he was once again meeting a new spirit. Star is talkative, curious and very friendly, but very mysterious about her origin. She can speak to Vel in perfect elven and they frequently spend time together. When things harm the ocean, she becomes quite serious and she asks Jack to help when he can.

Aelisa
"I am not here to validate or invalidate your faith. I am only here to help"
Sprit type: Angel(!?) Other dimentional alien(?)
Jack met Aelisa in a graveyard, quite shocked to actually see an angel he asked her all about the nature of God. She shot him down quickly, "Sorry I can't help you, I'm agnostic, why don't you ask Michael or Gabriel?" she said with a sly grin. Jack suspects that she is not in fact an angel, but is at a loss to describe what she is. As with many other spirits she is very illusive about her origin.

Aelisa is sweet, warm hearted, kind, and flirtatious, it is that last aspect that throws her angelic image for a loop. When she is with Jack she can be quite *ahem* physical in her displays of effection. She alternately appears in very traditionally angelic robes, or at times in white leather depending on her whims. Her powers do appear very divine in nature so it does leave one to wonder . . .

Perra
"Nuttier than a jar of Jiffy"
Spirit Type: Unknown . . . Chaos perhaps?
Perra first showed up on one of Jack's missions. She appeared before him kissed him on the lips and turned his skin green. A moment later she whispered her name into his ear, and told him "I have important things to tell you. Call me." The illusion held for three hours much to his dismay.

He has summoned her intentionally and not intentionally (due to auto activations) on various occations. He has the feeling what she says is true, and she constantly holds it over his head, but if so she does know something important she is not ready to talk yet. When she appears on auto activations of his power she tends to appear, she then tosses a strange illusion or two and vanishes. When he tries to control her she freezes up with a loud tearful ouch, so now he does not even try. Despite evidence to the contrary he does believe that Perra does infact have something to tell him, perhaps he is right, but at this rate he will never find out.


Ryu Kisumi & Akane Akemi
Akane Akemi "Defeat me and you may command me."
Ryu Kisumi "Please summon me Jack, we never get to play together."
Spirit type: Akemi: Oni, Kisumi: a young Dragon
Note to GM, these two are on an entirely different level from the other summons, please feel free to spend all 10 summon stones (5pt doubled for knowing the name) and feel free to make the sustaining cost and summoning limitations quite tough.

Jack knows that perhaps one day he will meet with someone or something his spirits will not be able to handle. Very recently he has begun to search for the names of the worlds most powerful spirits. Jack traveled to Japan and discovered the name of a powerful Oni, he knew it would be risky but he had confidence his wit and charm would win the day . . . he was wrong. The oni appeared spat on the ground and pointed out she would bow only before the one that could best her. Cursing under his breath and summoning his spirit weapon he gave it a shot . . . and lost. As he began to loose conciousness he felt his summon power trigger.

When he came to he saw the oni sipping tea with an attractive woman in a sky blue kimono. The woman bowed deeply to him and said "I am Ryu Kasumi, I have been following your activities in Japan. I am inspired by your bravery and your goal of helping women. Please allow me to serve you."
"Ryu Kasumi, I would be honored to call you a partner." Jack replied with a bow.
The oni smiled, "You are the first person to ever defeat me, I Akane Akemi, plege to you my undieing loyalty."
Jack opened his mouth to speak and the oni continued with a wry grin, " - I wasn't talking to you Jack"
Kasumi bowed to her new servant

These two can often be found together discussing poetry in Japanese.
Kasumi is admittedly attracted to Jack and would love to be summoned more often, she hopes one day that she may even be able to go on a date with him. She is an outgoing Otaku who loves samurai movies, manga, and anime. She is also Jack's most powerful spirit ally

Akemi has grown quite fond of Jack, but her first order of loyalty is always to Kasumi first and foremost. Akemi loves sports, video games, and fast cars. She is tough as nails, but can be quite sweet when the mood hits.



Offence
Maggie
Erin
Cynthia

Defence
Star Pearl
Aelisa

Misc/support
Vel
Rain

Wild card
Perra

Trump Cards (Consider these two to have very costly summoning and maintaining)
Ryu Kisumi
Akane Akemi

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Einherjar

Int 3
Str 4
Agil 3
Spd 4
Dur 4
12w

Wealth -1 (-2w)

Disadvantages -10
Looking non-human:
Eyes and hair are completely white, skin is pale and has a gray tint -3
Psychological - aid the disadvantage: feels strongly for the homeless who took him in. -2
Psychological - always preparing for Ragnarok -2
Emotion- Sorrow, he sees the world as a flower that is about to whither -1
Duty to Asgard -2

Modifiers 24
Healing Factor (4w)
Immortality (3w)
Reconstitute self (8w)
Toughness 4 (6w)
Armor Penetration 2 (3w - Modifies Blood Spear)

Actions: 14
Close Combat 5 (3w Spear, Brawl, Dodge, Wrestle)
Ranged Combat 5 (3w Spear, Bow, Dodge)
Psi-Weapon (blood spear) 4 (4w -1 Power is painful to use - it emerges from a scar in his chest)
Teleport 4 (3w Costs an extra red to bring others -1)
Social 3 (charm, intimidation, Agardian) 1w.

Equipment:
A knock off Rolex watch
A motorcycle jacket armor +1

Einherjar, died on the battlefield pierced by a spear. The following centuries were spent on the battlefields and halls of Valhalla. His life and even his name are a distant memory. He arrived into this world teleported into an alley with nothing to his name disoriented and aimless he was taken in by the homeless in the area. He lives among them, aiding them when he can.

He is now called into service, to Midgard where the battles of Ragnarok will be held.

Personality:
Meeting him is an interesting experience, many would classify him as someone friendly, outgoing and happy. Those that know him well would know that Ein is trying to make the best of what he considers a bad situation.

Appearance:
He is lean, but wiry. His hair is pulled into a braid that reaches his middle back. Ein wears faded jeans, and boots from a thrift shop, as well as a motorcycle jacket that he stole from a drug dealer. He normally wears the jacket unzipped without a shirt so that he can access his spear without destroying his clothing.

A quirk:
Once his spear is summoned he is very reluctant to part with it as he does not enjoy summoning it.

EDIT Removed Can not go into Churches or Graveyards (he is "undead") -2, Replaced with Psychological - aid the disadvantage: feels strongly for the homeless who took him in. -2

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Ferrin Brant,
An Altherian Herbalist
Omerian Tales

Int 4 (3 and a free +1)
Str 3
Agl 3
Spd 3
Dur 4
(Cost 10)

Limitations:
Psychological: Perfectionist -2
Psychological: Aid the Needy -2
Conflicting Interests: -1 (A duty to his family, and his desire for adventuring)

Free actions:
Social Skills 3 (High society, Merchant quarter, Charm)
Merchant 3 (Haggling, Enchanted goods, Weapons)

Actions 15
Knowledge 3 (Occult, Herbalism, Cooking)
Close Combat 3 (Fencing, Dagger, Dodge)
Ranged Combat 3 (Archery, Dodge, Magic attack)
Mastery of Magic 3 (With Accumulate energy option, Illusion, Barrier Magic, Telekinetics)
Witchcraft 4 (Potions, Poisons, Hex Spheres, Luck)
Mystical Herbalism 3*

Gear (200Gp to start)
Short bow, Short sword, Dagger, 50GP left over

Perks. (A house rule for the game)
Academic Background x2
Attractive
Jack of All Trades
Good with Animals

Ferrin displayed an interest in skills at an early age with a fascination for cooking.
His parents were thrilled about his interest and cultivated this knowing that following a recipe or improvising one is a critical skill for their family run potion shop.

Ferrin lost his father when he was twelve years old, the following year his mother fell ill.
He was forced to work the family's shop and provide for his younger brother & sister.
When he became old enough to go out on his own his mother had to insist that he train at a strict academy.
Wanting to make his mother proud, he tried to be good at all things, regrettably this also worked to his detriment as he was frequently seen as an overachiever or an insufferable perfectionist.

While he was away his mother passed away and his brother and sister took over the shop. For a time he felt lost, his mother was gone and he was no longer needed in the shop.
He threw himself into his studies with renewed vigor, believing that an opportunity would come to him if he could just make himself ready to take it.

News of the new world spread quickly, and it captured Ferrin's imagination, what animals would be there, what new plants? Feeling that this was his destiny, he shouldered his pack and headed to the pier.

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New Action:

Mystical Herbalism AN +3

As invention, but it can not make any permanent items. Anything crafted must have 3 uses (doses) or less. (-2)
Potions may have minor temporary side effects as chosen by the GM, ex glowing eyes, a visible aura, a puff of smoke, a crack of thunder . . . (-1)
Requires Mastery of Magic* and can not exceed MoM.
(Invention is tied to technology, so I figured it should be tied to a skill)

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Codename: Coalheart
Real name: Unknown
Origin: Mystic re-berth
40 stone, +6 from limitations.
(1 unspent)

Int 2
Str 2
Agil 3
Speed 2
Dur 4

Limitations
Looks non-human 2
Coal black eyes, there are little wisps of black smoke when he breathes, doesn't bleed, he is also pale and very gaunt.
Psychological 2
Compelled to help the underdog
Psychological 2
Has a duty to the Navajo nation, the Dineh gave him life.

Powers
Immortality 3
Reconstruct Self 8w
Animal senses 1W (AN 3, Hawk Totem)
Precognitive Flashes 1 red
Photographic memory 2 red
Reflexive Dodge (AN 3, -1 cost from Animal senses)
Teleportation 3w (AN 5 = 1,000 miles, -1 through smoke, -1 must spend extra stones to bring others.)

Other modifiers
Wealth 2w (Millionaire +$20,000 per issue. Wealth represents conservative interest on diverse investments over a very long period of time. He frequently muses that he would be a multi-billionaire if trains took off as well as he thought they would. )
Close Combat 6w (Specialties: boxing, pistol whip, point blank shot, rifle butt, knife)
Ranged Combat 6w (Specialties, Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Thrown Knife, Grenade, tossed dynamite.)
Business skills 1w (An 5 with int, specialties. Stock picking, Commodity Investing, Small business, Mid-cap business)
Leadership 2w (An = 4)
Gambling 1w (An = 3, specialties, poker, blackjack, horse races)
General Knowledge 1w (AN 5 w/int. Specialties, well read, American history, Navajo Mystic Arts, Navajo Nation Politics)
Thieving 1w (An 3 Specialties Hide, Move silently, Pick locks)
Vehicle Operation 1w (An 3 specialties car, horse, plane)

Gear:
Armored coat and vest +1def
Assault Rifle
357 Magnum
Saturday night special
Bowie knife
Jeep
Small Private Plane
2 modest homes



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Story:

Coalheart came to awareness in a small octagonal house in the year 1883. A wizened old man hunched over him shaking a rattle over his face. "Someone has killed the son of our chief. I die so that I may bring you to protect the tribe, so such things do not happen again. You were heartless in life and you are a coal heart now. Do you swear to help our tribe?"

The younger man sat up confused, trying to think over a fierce burning pain in his chest and throat. "What am I doing here . . . ? Who are you?" faint lines of smoke escaped from his mouth as he spoke.

"Coal Heart you were a murderer in your last life, a protector in the one to come. The bear and hawk watch over you. You live because I paid for your life with my own. Do you swear?" The old man spoke with a pleading tone and his voice.

Coal was shocked over his emotions of empathy and sadness for the loss of the son that tore through him. He could not remember his past life, but somehow understood that this man was speaking the truth. Coal closed his eyes and felt them burn, he wanted to scream but instead he spoke in a low tone, "Yes, I swear I will protect the tribe. When the tribe is no more I will protect the memories. When the memories are no more, I will rest." The words felt rehearsed as though he knew exactly what to say.
. . .

Player Notes:
This presents an unusual opportunity to play a character that is not afraid of death. What gives this character depth and keeps him heroic is his limitations, in this case the duty and the desire to help the underdog should be played as more important than his own well being. This is the type of character who would abandon a fight he was winning if it means saving someone caught in the crossfire.

GM Notes:
If you see this character as a player within one of your games, keep an eye out to make sure he stays on top of his limitations. The character lacks mental defense which could give you a good trump card, but if you consistently use mental attacks against him it is likely that he will spend Exp on mental defense.

As an NPC
This could be a fun antagonist. He could be a relentless attacker appearing just hours after prior defeats. Players would need to use a combination of mental attacks and suppressing his teleport to gain lasting victories. Final victory would likely be won on a social front using information to play on his limitations.

He could be a fun mentor/benefactor for a team. If you wish to do this feel free to kick his Close and Ranged combat down a few notches to raise his wealth and knowledge.

If you want him to take a more active role in aiding PCs as a support character take his teleport to a higher level so that he could bring the team to important locations. You may also want swap teleport for the far more versatile magical travel if you him to fill this role.

You could also make him a great NPC sidekick by raising his enhanced dodge and giving him mental defense at the cost of his combat abilities. This would let him hold his own on defense while the hero saves the day.