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Dr. John Raven, Expert 2 / Adept 4

Core Ability: Expertise

Virtue: Determined
Vice: Arrogant (with a touch of Pedantic and Rude, too :)

Conviction: 6

Str: +0
Dex: +1
Con: +0
Int: +3
Wis: +1
Cha: +2

Combat Bonus: +3

Attack +4, Defense 17 (dodge), Toughness +0

Saves: Fort +1, Reflex +2, Will +6

Background: Two-Fisted Professor
Bonus Skills: Knowledge (Behavioral Sciences), Knowledge (History)
Bonus Feats: Canny Dodge, Eidetic Memory
Favored Feats: Skill Mastery, Well-Informed

Skills:

Bluff +11 (9 ranks)
Concentration +5 (4 ranks)
Diplomacy +11 (9 ranks)
Gather Information +11 (9 ranks)
Knowledge (Behavioral Sciences) +8 (5 ranks)
Knowledge (History) +8 (5 ranks)
Knowledge (Supernatural) +12 (9 ranks)
Knowledge (Theology and Philosophy) +8 (5 ranks)
Language (7 ranks)
Medicine +5 (4 ranks)
Notice +5 (4 ranks)
Perform (dance) +3 (1 rank)
Ride +2 (1 rank)
Search +7 (4 ranks)
Sense Motive +9 (7 ranks)
Sleight of Hand +5 (4 ranks)
Survival +5 (4 ranks)

Languages Known: English (native), Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hawaiian, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese, Maori, Navajo, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog. (Also note the Linguist feat below. Dr. Raven is one of those stereotypical professors who speak every language everywhere. :) Honor may even force me to spend Conviction on Expertise to speak unknown languages for a scene.)

Feats:

Canny Dodge (Int)
Eidetic Memory
Fascinate (Diplomacy)
Firearms Training
Linguist
Second Chance (being possessed or mind-controlled)
Well-Informed

Powers (Int-based, all at rank 7):

Dominate (Spirits only, but Mind Touch is built in)
Scrying
Second Sight
Ward (hedges out spirits)

Dr. Raven is an anthropologist technically affiliated with the University of Arizona in Tuscon, but he is often absent on adventures that circumnavigate the globe, always searching out new "magical" knowledge. Starting with the Indian tribes of the American Southwest, he has branched out into innumerable cultures on every continent. A maverick in his field (who claims, among other things, that spirits and magic really exist), Doc Raven delights in being unconventional and mysteriously exotic, even a bit fashionably scandalous. For one thing, he wears his straight black hair long, flowing down to his waist. (He has a smidge of Navajo blood, but other than the hair, he could be from Nebraska by his looks.) Women often find him fascinating in an exotic way, but so far he isn't the type to settle down... and if he loves 'em before he leaves 'em, well, a gentleman never tells.

He has ideas about the rights of native peoples against commercial exploitation that some might think a shade pinko, and he professes to be unsure whether democracy, as good as it is in the US of A, is best for every culture on the planet - but woe betide the man who dares to question his identity as a patriotic, red-blooded American! Anyway, everybody is forced to admit that ol' Karl Marx didn't think much of shamanism.

Yes, Doc Raven (or often just "Raven" to his native pals) is a shaman - or claims to be. He's been inducted into more tribes and secret societies than you can shake a stick at. He seems to know more than he should, but any inquiry is liable to be met with a mysterious, silent smile or else a quip to the effect that "Nobody believes in that hocus-pocus mumbo-jumbo, right?" He takes crows and ravens very seriously as omens. [In fact, I seriously considered the Visions power, but wasn't sure if you wanted the headache, Trilobite.]

The Doc can hold his own in a fight, but he much prefers to talk people down. He doesn't look remotely Irish, but he's picked up the gift of gab from somewhere, that's for sure... In any language he can hold people spellbound - maybe literally.
 
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Quickleaf

Legend
“Mac"
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Name: Macasa Miyamoto
Background: Grease Monkey
Role: Expert 6

“Will it work? I don’t fly ‘em, I just build ‘em, gago.”

Virtue: Loyal
Vice: Cynical
Core Ability: Expertise
Conviction: 6
Reputation: +2 (known in gear-head circles)
Abilities: Str +1, Dex +2, Con +1, Int +2, Wis +1, Cha +0
Saving Throws: Toughness +2 (leather jacket), Fort +3, Ref +7, Will +3

Skills (from best to worst):
Craft (mechanical) +14 (9 ranks)
Craft (electrical) +10 (8 ranks)
Craft (structural) +10 (8 ranks)
Disable Device +10 (8 ranks)
Knowledge (technology) +10 (8 ranks)
Knowledge (physical science) +10 (8 ranks)
Drive +8 (6 ranks)
Pilot +8 (6 ranks)
Bluff +6 (6 ranks)
Concentration +6 (5 ranks)
Gather Information +6 (6 ranks)
Intimidate +6 (6 ranks)
Notice +6 (5 ranks)
Search +6 (5 ranks)
Perform (dance) +2 (2 ranks)

Languages (5 ranks): Cebuano/Visayan, English, Japanese, Malay, Spanish, Tagalog

Feats:
Analyze Device
Benefit (field tester)
Canny Dodge
Gear Head
Jury Rig
Machine Empathy
Pride & Joy
Set-Up
Skill Focus (craft, mechanical)
Stunning Attack*
Two Weapon Fighting
* As his fighting style is Filipino stick fighting, I’d like his Stunning Attack to apply to his escrima stick.

Combat (dual escrima sticks): Attack +4/+4, Damage +2/+2 (increases to +4 if both attacks hit same opponent), Critical 20/+3, Range 10’, Parry +5, Dodge +8, Initiative +2

Wealth: +5
Gear: Old hanger/workshop, toolkits (electrical, mechanical, structural, disable device), leather jacket, smoke grenade, flash goggles, multi-tool, 2 escrima sticks, passport (American-Filipino), motorcycle (1933 Harley Davidson)

Mac, as he’s known by his American buddies, is an out of work aircraft mechanic who dreams of building a masterpiece and getting rich. He’s been good with his hands ever since he was a kid dismantling radios, and he’s got a sharp mind which he puts to use equally well with back-handed compliments and memorizing plane specs. Mac’s got good common sense from growing up in the city, and keeping the Aero Hero from getting into heap big trouble. Engaged to the same girl (Filimina) since he was 16, Mac hasn’t had the gumption to tie the knot yet. In fact, he hasn’t summoned up the gumption to start his own business, pay off his loans, give up chain smoking and hard drinking, or tell his parents what he’s really been doing the last couple years. Mac’s got cold feet.

He worked in various hangers throughout South Asia, though always the less reputable sorts. He was blackmailed into working for a smuggling outfit, and American spies offered him a way out – helping build a top secret plane! It was a dream come true for Mac, but it quickly turned into a nightmare as it became clear his ruthless contractors were willing to threaten, lie, and torture to keep the plane a secret. Those days are behind him however, and now Mac does freelance work only. Even among his closest allies, he insists he is on the look out for “his next gig.” Mac enjoys listening to the radio, hanging out at bars, going on motorcycle rides with his fiancé, talking shop, and listening to jazz greats Paul Whiteman and King Oliver. One of his dreams is to meet and sing with Duke Ellington’s band.

Filipino-Japanese by ethnicity, Mac is in his mid-twenties but can easily be mistaken for a teen due to his boyish good looks; if he bothered to clean himself up he might be rather attractive. He sports short-cropped black hair and a thin black moustache; a small scar mars his lip. Often his grey eyes are covered by safety goggles, though strangely he is constantly smoking even around explosives. When its too warm for his stained overalls, Mac wears a tank top, revealing a pro-Philippines independence tattoo on his left shoulder.

He’s the “Sancho Panza” of the group, always questioning but never disobeying.
 
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iwatt

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Colin

Name: Colin Fitzpatrick
Background: Big Game Hunter
Role: Expert 5/Warrior 1

I can't go all my life waiting to catch you between husbands.

Virtue: Daring
Vice: Rakish
Core Ability: Expertise
Conviction: 6
Reputation:+2 (His status as a hunter is only surpassed by his reputation as a cad).
Abilities: Str +2, Dex +3, Con +1, Int +0, Wis -1, Cha +2

Skills:
Acrobatics +10 (7)
Bluff +11 (9)
Climb +10 (8)
Diplomacy +5 (3)
Jump +10 (8)
Languages +1 (1)
Notice +8 (9)
Ride +5 (2)
Stealth +12 (9)
Survival +8 (9)
Swim +5 (3)

Languages (1 rank): English, Zulu

Feats:
Accurate Attack
Attack Focus (Elephant Gun)
Attack Specialisation (Elephant Gun)
Attractive
Far Shot
Favored Opponent (Animals)
Firearms Training
Improved Strike (Boxing)
Point Blank Shot
Precise Shot
Sharp Shooting
Track

Initiative: +3
Defence (Dodge/Parry): +7/+6
Combat(MW Elephant Gun): Attack +9, Damage +8(+7+1), Critical 19-20/+3, Range: 135' (Far Shot)
Combat(Boxing): Attack +7, Damage +4, Critical 20/+3
Saving Throws: Toughness +2 (Leather Jacket); Fortitude +2; Reflex +7; Will +0

Wealth: +9
Gear: Leather jacket, Climbing Kit, Hand crafted Holland & Holland Royal Double Rifle, box of cuban cigars, tuxedo, Scotch (aged 25 years).



Colin has led a very colorful life. The third son of Earl Westshire, young Colin's life was perfectly planned by his parents. Eaton, and then a commision at Sandhurst, following the traditions of the family. Of course, it was expected of him to make a career out of the military, seeing that he was the youngest.

[imagel]http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/46/Douglasfairbanksjr.jpg[/imagel]This well laid out plan hit a snag when Colin turned 15. Always among the tallest and strongest among those his age, young Fitzpatrick was also a natural leader. Although clearly neither the most cauitious or brightest, his reckless courage made him someone his classmates admired. As a second form student at Eaton, the strapping lad soon discovered what was to become his greatest weakness. In this case, temptation presented itself in the form of the beautiful and sophisticated Miss Dubois, the french tutor his father had hired to improve his son's lackluster academic standing. He learned a lot from her, but note really in subject's that his parent's would aprove. This idylic state of affairs continued until it was discovered by the headmaster of Eaton. Although an attempt was made to keep the scandal quiet, soon most of the school knew what had occured. Colin was soon asked to leave Eaton

Lord Fitzpatrick had spent some time in South Africa, and his youngest brother had some holdings near Cape Town. It was decided that Colin would finish school in Cape Town, under the tutelage of his uncle. Although abandoning all he knew semeed daunting to Colin, the chance to spend time with his uncle seemed well worth it. The few times his uncle Jonathan had visted them at Westshire, he had regaled them with wild tales of big game hunting.

Life in Africa was good. His natural athleticness and natural leadership also led him to become captain of the boxing and Polo squads at his school. This earned hims status and respect. As most young englishmen of means, Colin already was a good shot, but he soon learned the intricacies of real hunting. He learned how to follow spoor, as well as how to survive in the bush. Whenever possible he escaped into the bush. Clearly, the hunt was what set his blood pounding. Of course, it soon became clear that wildlife wasn't the only thing Colin hunted. The thrill of the chase after beautiful women was just as exciting and dangerous. Sometimes even more dangerous. His seduction of the governor's wife was his biggest romantic coup. Unfortunately it was discovered. Colin was forced to leave a step ahead of the cuckholded husband and his armed henchmen.

Fleeing into the bush, Colin has lived the last ten years hunting bigger and more dangerous prey. His status as a hunter is only surpassed by his reputation as a cad. His family has disowned him, although he still corresponds with his uncle Johnathan every once in a while. Forced to leave Africa after one to many scandals involving inocent maidens and married ladies, Colin has spent the last three months in Shangai. A dangerous city, the Paris of the Orient is a new jungle for Fitzpatrick.

Colin is relatively tall and lithe, and his deeeply tanned face are testament to the rugged lifestyle he's led. His aristocrat accent marks his upbringing, although he has abandoned most of the arrogance most associate to the Empire's ruling class. Good natured and friendly, Colin is definitely what some would call a "jolly good chap". His rugged good looks aided by an undeniable charm allow Colin to cut a wide swathe among those of the female persuasion.
 
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jezter6

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JIMMY 'HAWKEYE' DRAPER

Jimmy was a pilot in the UK's Royal Air Service during WWI, nicknamed 'Hawkeye' by his fellow pilots for his keen eyesight. Hawkeye has 4 confirmed kills, with a few unconfirmed still under investigation. After not receiving credit for his unconfirmed kills, he left the Royal Air Service to start a new life as a cargo pilot in Asia.

Jimmy is fairly good looking and smooth with the ladies, but is more lucky than good. Jimmy's always at the right place at the right time and things just seem to fall his way.


Type: 6th level Ace Hero (Expert 4 Warrior 2 )
Size: Medium
Speed: 30 ft
Abilities: Str +1; Dex +2; Con +1; Int +0; Wis +0; Cha +2
Skills: Acrobatics +4 (2); Bluff +2 (0); Climb +1 (0); Concentration +2 (2); Diplomacy +5 (3); Disguise +2 (0); Escape Artist +4 (2); Gather Info. +10 (8); Handle Animal +2 (0); Intimidate +2 (0); Jump +2 (1); Knowledge: Streetwise +7 (7); Knowledge: Tactics +6 (6); Languages +4 (4); Notice +9 (9); Perform +2 (0); Pilot +14 (9); Search +0 (0); Sense Motive +0 (0); Stealth +2 (0); Survival +5 (5); Swim +7 (6)
Feats: Challenge; Vehicular Combat; Aerial Acrobatics; Stunt Pilot; Firearms Training; Lucky; Skill Focus (Pilot); Jack-of-All-Trades; Well-Informed; Second Chance; Contacts
Traits: Expertise
Combat: Light Pistol +7, Damage +3; Scythe +7, Damage +4; Defence Dodge/Parry +7/+6; Initiative +2
Saving Throws: Toughness +2; Fortitude +3; Reflex +6; Will +1
Virtue: Daring
Vice: Impulsive
Wealth Bonus: +9

Will write up a bigger better backstory when I get some time.
 

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