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<blockquote data-quote="hewligan" data-source="post: 3769654" data-attributes="member: 19688"><p>New Posting for Kai, with some adjustments to correct errors, add a more leadership focus, and up his hero points. He has a bit of the "silent leader of men" about him. Ah, the burden of leadership in dangerous times ....</p><p></p><p>[sblock]</p><p>Name:</p><p>Kai Tokaru, goes by various pseudonyms, the most common of which is "Tok".</p><p></p><p>Party Role:</p><p>The same role that he has been playing for the past two decades: "green-skin" expert, local system infiltrator, reconnaissance, interception, information collection and retrieval, sometime leader of men, skilled pilot, lucky sod, and whisky drinker.</p><p></p><p>Power Level: 9</p><p>Power Points: 160</p><p>Experience Points: 0</p><p>Hero Points: 3</p><p></p><p>ABILITIES 42PP</p><p>STR 14 +2 (4 PP)</p><p>DEX 16 +3 (6 PP)</p><p>CON 16 +3 (6 PP)</p><p>INT 20 +5 (10 PP)</p><p>WIS 16 +3 (6 PP)</p><p>CHA 20 +5 (10 PP)</p><p></p><p>SAVES 15PP</p><p>TOUG +9 (3 Con + 3 armour +3 defensive roll)</p><p>FORT +8 (5 Base + 3 Con) (5 PP)</p><p>REF +8 (5 Base + 3 Dex) (5 PP)</p><p>WILL +8 (5 Base + 3 Wis) (5 PP)</p><p></p><p>COMBAT 36PP</p><p>INIT +7</p><p>BASE DEF +9 (18 PP)</p><p>DEF 19 (10 + 9 Base)</p><p>FLAT-FOOTED 11 *** Need to calculate</p><p>BASE ATT +9 (18 PP)</p><p></p><p>SKILLS 92 SP (23 PP) </p><p>Bluff +19 (14 ranks + 5 Cha)</p><p>Computers +17 (12 ranks + 5 Int)</p><p>Concentration +5 (2 ranks +3 Wis)</p><p>Diplomacy +13 (8 ranks + 5 Cha)</p><p>Gather Information +19 (14 ranks + 5 Cha)</p><p>Knowledge (Green Skins) +19 (14 ranks + 5 Int)</p><p>Languages (2 ranks)</p><p>Notice +8 (5 ranks + 3 Wis)</p><p>Pilot +17 (14 ranks + 3 Dex)</p><p>Sense Motive +10 (7 ranks + 3 Wis)</p><p></p><p>LANGUAGES (2 Ranks - included in skills above)</p><p>Low Gothic</p><p>Orc Tongue</p><p>Trade Cant</p><p></p><p>MOVEMENT</p><p>SPEED 30/60/120</p><p></p><p>FEATS (26 PP)</p><p>Connected 1</p><p>Contacts 1</p><p>Defensive Roll 3</p><p>Eidatic Memory 1</p><p>Equipment 5 (25pts)</p><p>Favoured Opponent 5 (Greenskins)</p><p>Improved Initiative 1 (+4)</p><p>Leadership 1</p><p>Luck 2</p><p>Master Plan 1</p><p>Sneak Attack 3</p><p>Teamwork 1</p><p>Well-Informed 1</p><p></p><p>POWERS (18PP)</p><p>--- Implants allow Kai to patch into computer systems remotely ---</p><p>Comprehend: Computers (machines) (2 points)</p><p>Datalink (extra range 1, PF: Subtle) (3 points)</p><p></p><p>--- Extensive experience in talking people into doing his bidding ---</p><p>Mind Control +2 (Flaw: Sense dependent: sound) (2 points)</p><p>Immunity to all interaction skill attempts by others (5 points)</p><p></p><p>--- Super Senses (Kai has had extensive eye implants) ---</p><p>-Extended (Sight) 1</p><p>-Danger Sense 1</p><p>-Darkvision 2</p><p>-Infravision 1</p><p></p><p>EQUIPMENT</p><p></p><p>"Shuriken": Blast Pistol (13 equipment points)</p><p>* Blast +6 (PF: improved critical)</p><p></p><p>Standard-issue Adeptus Astartes Combat Knife (4 equipment points)</p><p>* Strike +1 (EX: penetrating [+1], PF: mighty, improved critical)</p><p></p><p>Undercover protective armour (4 equipment points)</p><p>* +3 toughness, subtle</p><p></p><p>PDA (1 equipment point)</p><p></p><p>COST</p><p>Abilities [42]</p><p>Combat [36]</p><p>Saves [15]</p><p>Skills [23]</p><p>Feats [26]</p><p>Powers [18]</p><p>Drawbacks [XX]</p><p>Total [160]</p><p>Unspent [0]</p><p></p><p>NOTES</p><p>Gender: Male</p><p>Age: 37</p><p>Size: Medium</p><p>Height: 5' 11"</p><p>Weight: 160 pounds</p><p>Hair: Black</p><p>Eyes: Grey</p><p></p><p>Physical Description:</p><p>Late 30s, handsome face that still shows strong elements of his ancient Japanese roots, black hair shorn short, flecked with grey, light stubble and a silvered winding scar that runs along his left jaw line. 5'11", slim, muscular build. </p><p></p><p>Kai has the Xeno Catechism tattooed in pale ink onto his left arm, almost invisible, but always with him. He tends to wear dark, practical (free movement) gear, with a long dark gray overcoat with upturned stiff collar. His piercing grey eyes are often hidden behind thin mirrored glasses, and his face seldom belies any emotion.</p><p></p><p>Background:</p><p>Tok is one of the Imperium's best greenskin experts, but his knowledge came at a price. As a young boy he was for noticed as a profound intellectual talent, and was requested to attend an Imperial testing facility. While traveling with his parents to the local hub their mass transport vehicle was attacked by pirate greens. His parents were killed along with the majority of other passengers, but Kai and a few hundred others were kept as live larder.</p><p></p><p>Kai spent six years among the greenskins as part of their slave labour force (and food supply) on their local system. During this time he tried again and again to raise some resistance, but the people were not warriors, and went meekly to death. Eventually he took things into his own hands.</p><p></p><p>He seldom speaks of this time, but what is known is that he escaped alone, turning the central fortified Orc encampment into partial life-system failure as he systematically shut down its computer systems.</p><p></p><p>Kai, too long away from civilization, piloted a tiny craft he had stolen in search of a human voice. It was two months before he was picked up by a passing Rogue Trader, Andu Rowen, signalled by the beacon from Kai's ship.</p><p></p><p>Kai, now 20, was too old for training, but Andu saw potential in the young man and used him as a backup pilot, becoming almost a father figure to the young man. When, three years later, a greenskin invasion of a nearby system was handed to Andu's crew to investigate, it was Kai who led the incursion team, and reported back on the alien artifact the greenskins were attempting to recover. There was no time to send in the Deathwatch, and Andu sent his best men down. They did not return. Kai, ignoring orders, went in alone using a stolen incursion pod.</p><p></p><p>His success in the mission did not go unnoticed. He was sought out by the Ordo Xenos, not to be one of their own, but as a possible sleeper. The Order had been the first to spot Kai's potential those 9 years earlier, and now wanted him again. He was too rough a diamond to fold fully into the order, but his zealous hatred was hidden so well behind his calm mind that the order were moved to recruit him.</p><p></p><p>He speaks little of his times since then, for they were spent in service to the Ordo Xenos. First with his extensive training, and later stationed with a varying group of Rogue Traders. Kai is a gatherer of information. One whose hatred can be hidden behind a veil while he insinuates himself with the enemy, learning from them before he snuffs them out.</p><p></p><p>He has been sent against many alien races, mostly as an information gatherer, someone who can gain their confidence, but it is the greenskins that he reserves his most wicked fury for.</p><p></p><p>He has spent over a decade in service, suffering many injuries and requiring extensive implants to his damaged eyes. His innate, almost magical ability in regards to computer equipment have been further strengthened by the implant of a rare transmitter/receiver that allows him to communicate with nearby computer systems.</p><p></p><p>Weapons and Quirks:</p><p>Sky carries a thin bladed power knife. It is his weapon of choice, meaning he prefers to kill slowly when he can.</p><p></p><p>He prefers single handed weapons, such as pistols, and is not really a big fan of heavy-combat. He believes most missions can be completed using intelligence and turning the environment in your favour, rather than by blowing holes in walls.</p><p></p><p>He speaks many languages, but doesn't have time for idle talk.</p><p></p><p>He is happiest among the scum of the universe, for it is from their lips that secrets spill.</p><p></p><p>He once let an orc baby live after an attack. He knows it probably died anyway, but to this day he still wonders why he let it live, wonders if perhaps there is some weakness in his resolve.</p><p>[/sblock]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hewligan, post: 3769654, member: 19688"] New Posting for Kai, with some adjustments to correct errors, add a more leadership focus, and up his hero points. He has a bit of the "silent leader of men" about him. Ah, the burden of leadership in dangerous times .... [sblock] Name: Kai Tokaru, goes by various pseudonyms, the most common of which is "Tok". Party Role: The same role that he has been playing for the past two decades: "green-skin" expert, local system infiltrator, reconnaissance, interception, information collection and retrieval, sometime leader of men, skilled pilot, lucky sod, and whisky drinker. Power Level: 9 Power Points: 160 Experience Points: 0 Hero Points: 3 ABILITIES 42PP STR 14 +2 (4 PP) DEX 16 +3 (6 PP) CON 16 +3 (6 PP) INT 20 +5 (10 PP) WIS 16 +3 (6 PP) CHA 20 +5 (10 PP) SAVES 15PP TOUG +9 (3 Con + 3 armour +3 defensive roll) FORT +8 (5 Base + 3 Con) (5 PP) REF +8 (5 Base + 3 Dex) (5 PP) WILL +8 (5 Base + 3 Wis) (5 PP) COMBAT 36PP INIT +7 BASE DEF +9 (18 PP) DEF 19 (10 + 9 Base) FLAT-FOOTED 11 *** Need to calculate BASE ATT +9 (18 PP) SKILLS 92 SP (23 PP) Bluff +19 (14 ranks + 5 Cha) Computers +17 (12 ranks + 5 Int) Concentration +5 (2 ranks +3 Wis) Diplomacy +13 (8 ranks + 5 Cha) Gather Information +19 (14 ranks + 5 Cha) Knowledge (Green Skins) +19 (14 ranks + 5 Int) Languages (2 ranks) Notice +8 (5 ranks + 3 Wis) Pilot +17 (14 ranks + 3 Dex) Sense Motive +10 (7 ranks + 3 Wis) LANGUAGES (2 Ranks - included in skills above) Low Gothic Orc Tongue Trade Cant MOVEMENT SPEED 30/60/120 FEATS (26 PP) Connected 1 Contacts 1 Defensive Roll 3 Eidatic Memory 1 Equipment 5 (25pts) Favoured Opponent 5 (Greenskins) Improved Initiative 1 (+4) Leadership 1 Luck 2 Master Plan 1 Sneak Attack 3 Teamwork 1 Well-Informed 1 POWERS (18PP) --- Implants allow Kai to patch into computer systems remotely --- Comprehend: Computers (machines) (2 points) Datalink (extra range 1, PF: Subtle) (3 points) --- Extensive experience in talking people into doing his bidding --- Mind Control +2 (Flaw: Sense dependent: sound) (2 points) Immunity to all interaction skill attempts by others (5 points) --- Super Senses (Kai has had extensive eye implants) --- -Extended (Sight) 1 -Danger Sense 1 -Darkvision 2 -Infravision 1 EQUIPMENT "Shuriken": Blast Pistol (13 equipment points) * Blast +6 (PF: improved critical) Standard-issue Adeptus Astartes Combat Knife (4 equipment points) * Strike +1 (EX: penetrating [+1], PF: mighty, improved critical) Undercover protective armour (4 equipment points) * +3 toughness, subtle PDA (1 equipment point) COST Abilities [42] Combat [36] Saves [15] Skills [23] Feats [26] Powers [18] Drawbacks [XX] Total [160] Unspent [0] NOTES Gender: Male Age: 37 Size: Medium Height: 5' 11" Weight: 160 pounds Hair: Black Eyes: Grey Physical Description: Late 30s, handsome face that still shows strong elements of his ancient Japanese roots, black hair shorn short, flecked with grey, light stubble and a silvered winding scar that runs along his left jaw line. 5'11", slim, muscular build. Kai has the Xeno Catechism tattooed in pale ink onto his left arm, almost invisible, but always with him. He tends to wear dark, practical (free movement) gear, with a long dark gray overcoat with upturned stiff collar. His piercing grey eyes are often hidden behind thin mirrored glasses, and his face seldom belies any emotion. Background: Tok is one of the Imperium's best greenskin experts, but his knowledge came at a price. As a young boy he was for noticed as a profound intellectual talent, and was requested to attend an Imperial testing facility. While traveling with his parents to the local hub their mass transport vehicle was attacked by pirate greens. His parents were killed along with the majority of other passengers, but Kai and a few hundred others were kept as live larder. Kai spent six years among the greenskins as part of their slave labour force (and food supply) on their local system. During this time he tried again and again to raise some resistance, but the people were not warriors, and went meekly to death. Eventually he took things into his own hands. He seldom speaks of this time, but what is known is that he escaped alone, turning the central fortified Orc encampment into partial life-system failure as he systematically shut down its computer systems. Kai, too long away from civilization, piloted a tiny craft he had stolen in search of a human voice. It was two months before he was picked up by a passing Rogue Trader, Andu Rowen, signalled by the beacon from Kai's ship. Kai, now 20, was too old for training, but Andu saw potential in the young man and used him as a backup pilot, becoming almost a father figure to the young man. When, three years later, a greenskin invasion of a nearby system was handed to Andu's crew to investigate, it was Kai who led the incursion team, and reported back on the alien artifact the greenskins were attempting to recover. There was no time to send in the Deathwatch, and Andu sent his best men down. They did not return. Kai, ignoring orders, went in alone using a stolen incursion pod. His success in the mission did not go unnoticed. He was sought out by the Ordo Xenos, not to be one of their own, but as a possible sleeper. The Order had been the first to spot Kai's potential those 9 years earlier, and now wanted him again. He was too rough a diamond to fold fully into the order, but his zealous hatred was hidden so well behind his calm mind that the order were moved to recruit him. He speaks little of his times since then, for they were spent in service to the Ordo Xenos. First with his extensive training, and later stationed with a varying group of Rogue Traders. Kai is a gatherer of information. One whose hatred can be hidden behind a veil while he insinuates himself with the enemy, learning from them before he snuffs them out. He has been sent against many alien races, mostly as an information gatherer, someone who can gain their confidence, but it is the greenskins that he reserves his most wicked fury for. He has spent over a decade in service, suffering many injuries and requiring extensive implants to his damaged eyes. His innate, almost magical ability in regards to computer equipment have been further strengthened by the implant of a rare transmitter/receiver that allows him to communicate with nearby computer systems. Weapons and Quirks: Sky carries a thin bladed power knife. It is his weapon of choice, meaning he prefers to kill slowly when he can. He prefers single handed weapons, such as pistols, and is not really a big fan of heavy-combat. He believes most missions can be completed using intelligence and turning the environment in your favour, rather than by blowing holes in walls. He speaks many languages, but doesn't have time for idle talk. He is happiest among the scum of the universe, for it is from their lips that secrets spill. He once let an orc baby live after an attack. He knows it probably died anyway, but to this day he still wonders why he let it live, wonders if perhaps there is some weakness in his resolve. [/sblock] [/QUOTE]
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