Blood and Vigilance: NPCs

[Vigilance]

Inspired by my recent reading of Winter Soldier by Ed Brubaker (only the best Captain America story every written) I present, the living legend himself for B&Vigilance:

Captain America (Advanced Training Strong Hero 5/Charismatic Hero 5/Fast Hero 5/Brick 10): CR 25; Medium-size humanoid; HD 5d8+30 plus 5d6+30 plus 5d8+30 plus 10d10+60 plus 13; HP 282; Mas 23; Init +6; Spd 30 ft; Defense 39, touch 31, flatfooted 33 (+0 size, +6 Dex, +15 class, +8 equipment); BAB +17; Grap +25; Atk +24 melee (2d12+9, Cap’s Shield), or +23 melee (1d6+9 Hook), or +24 ranged (2d12+6, Cap’s Shield); FS 5 ft by 5 ft; Reach 5 ft; SQ ; AL United States, SHIELD, Avengers; SV Fort +26, Ref +16, Will +9; AP 12; Rep +15; Str 23, Dex 23, Con 23, Int 16, Wis 17, Cha 23.
Occupation: Military (Knowledge [Tactics], Pilot)
Skills: Balance +15, Bluff +11, Climb +24, Craft (visual art) +8, Diplomacy +14, Drive +18, Escape Artist +15, Hide +21, Intimidate +24, Jump +24, Knowledge (Current Events) +7, Knowledge (Tactics) +32, Move Silently +21, Pilot +29, Read/Write Language +5 (French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish), Repair +11, Speak Language +5 (French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish), Survival +13, Swim +19, Tumble +17
Feats: Armor Proficiency (light), Body Slam, Combat Driving, Combat Martial Arts, Combat Throw, Commando Training, Defensive Martial Arts, Enemy (Red Skull), Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Cap’s Shield), Great Fortitude, Heroic Surge, Half Nelson, Hook, Improved Combat Martial Arts, Jump School, Renown (x2), Simple Weapons Proficiency, Tactician, Teamwork (Avengers), Teamwork (SHIELD), Teamwork (US Army), Toughness
Talents (Strong Hero): Melee Smash, Improved Melee Smash, Advanced Melee Smash
Talents (Charismatic Hero): Coordinate, Inspiration, Greater Inspiration
Talents (Fast Hero): Evasion, Uncanny Dodge 1, Defensive Roll
Talents (Brick): Diesel, Improved Second Wind, Never Give In, Never Surrender, Never Say Die
Power Points: Superhuman Strength +15, Superhuman Dexterity +10, Superhuman Constitution +13, Superhuman Charisma +7, Unique Item +18: Cap’s Shield (2d12 damage, Aerodynamic, Exotic, 45 ft. Range Inc, PL8 Material: Adamantium, +6 Armor, +6 Max Dex, -0 Armor Penalty), Super Feat +18: Armor Proficiency (medium), Coordinated Attack, Improved Ricochet, Ricochet, Sharpshooter, Weapon Focus (Cap’s Shield), Super Skill +3: Hide, Super Skill +3: Move Silently
Power Stunts: Superhuman Constitution: +4 Fortitude Saves, Superhuman Dexterity: Swinging, +4 to all Dexterity-based skills
Possessions: Cap’s Shield, Light Undercover Vest, Harley Davidson street bike (attachment for shield on front)

Enjoy and feel free to post your own NPCs as well... I'll continue to post as inspiration strikes

Chuck

PS This is strictly a "fan" thing. I am in no way attempting to appropriate any IP that isn't mine and no challenge to the rightful holders of said IP is to be implied by this posting. If you think any IS implied, cut it out.

 

[Vigilance]

Red Skull (Charismatic Hero 10/Smart Hero 5/Mastermind 10): CR 25; Medium-size humanoid; HD 10d6+60 plus 5d6+30 plus 10d6+60; HP 238; Mas 23; Init +6; Spd 30 ft; Defense 32, touch 26, flatfooted 26 (+0 size, +6 Dex, +10 class, +6 equipment); BAB +12; Grap +20; Atk +18 melee (1d4+6, Combat Martial Arts), or +18 ranged (2d6+0, Beretta 93R); FS 5 ft by 5 ft; Reach 5 ft; SQ ; AL World Domination; SV Fort +19, Ref +17, Will +16; AP 12; Rep +14; Str 23, Dex 23, Con 23, Int 14, Wis 13, Cha 23.
Occupation: Military (Demolitions, Knowledge [Tactics])
Skills: Bluff +35, Computer Use +10, Craft (chemical) +15, Craft (electronic) +10, Craft (mechanical) +20, Craft (pharmaceutical) +10, Craft (structural) +12, Demolitions +26, Diplomacy +23, Disable Device +9, Disguise +35, Forgery +10, Gather Information +23, Intimidate +33, Knowledge (Arcane Lore) +15, Knowledge (Behavioral Sciences) +9, Knowledge (Business) +7, Knowledge (Streetwise) +5, Knowledge (Tactics) +18, Profession +2, Read/Write Language +5 (English, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese), Sense Motive +11, Speak Language +5 (English, French, Italian, Russian, Chinese)
Feats: Advanced Firearms Proficiency, Antithesis (bonus from Cap’s Nemesis disadvantage), Armor Proficiency (light), Armor Proficiency (medium), Burst Fire, Combat Expertise, Combat Martial Arts, Combat Throw, Deceptive, Defensive Martial Arts, Educated (Knowledge [Behavioral Sciences], Knowledge [Tactics]), Frightful Presence, Henchmen, Information Network, Iron Will, Lair, Lightning Reflexes, Personal Firearms Proficiency, Point Blank Shot, Renown, Sidekick, Simple Weapons Proficiency, Tactician, Teamwork (Specific Group), Windfall
Talents (Charismatic Hero): Coordinate, Inspiration, Greater Inspiration, Fast-Talk, Dazzle
Talents (Smart Hero): Savant (Craft [chemical]), Plan, Exploit Weakness
Talents (Mastermind): Dark Magnetism, Right Hand Man (Mother Night), Master Plan, Escape Plan, Cult of Personality
Powers: Superhuman Strength +12, Superhuman Dexterity +11, Superhuman Constitution +10, Superhuman Charisma +8, Magic Item +23 (Cosmic Cube), Super Feat +18: Commando Training, Hook, Choke Hold, Frenzy, Fury, Berserker Rage, Super Skill +5 (Disguise)
Power Stunts: +4 to all Charisma-based skill, +4 Fortitude saves
Possessions: Cosmic Cube (this device is capable of warping reality but things tend not to go as planned for the person using it), Tactical Vest (Advanced design), Combat Martial Arts, Beretta 93R, various other devices by Wealth (+16)

As before, no challenge to anyone's IP is implied by this posting. Strictly a non-profit fanboy-type activity.

Continuity nit-speak: This write-up occurs after the Skull was transferred into a cloned body of Steve Rogers (thus the very nice physical stats).
Rules nit-speak: The Skull has taken numerous physical superhuman powers (Strength, Dex and Con) that should not be class powers for him. Since he gained the cloned body through a warping of reality, I have hand-waved this and treated these powers as class powers.

 

[Vigilance]

James Buchanan Barnes aka Bucky aka The Winter Soldier (Fast Hero 10/Recon Training 10): CR 20; Medium-size humanoid; HD 10d8+30 plus 10d8+30; HP 150; Mas 19; Init +13; Spd 45 ft; Defense 35, touch 28, flatfooted 30 (+0 size, +5 Dex, +13 class, +3 equipment, +4 Natural); BAB +14; Grap +16; Atk +16 melee (1d12+8, Combat Martial Arts), or +28 ranged (2d12+0, Barrett Light 50); FS 5 ft by 5 ft; Reach 5 ft; SQ ; AL Alexander Lukin (under duress); SV Fort +11, Ref +23, Will +7; AP 10; Rep +5; Str 16, Dex 36, Con 16, Int 12, Wis 13, Cha 8.
Occupation: Military (Hide, Move Silently)
Skills: Balance +19, Climb +22, Drive +23, Escape Artist +29, Hide +43, Jump +4, Knowledge (Streetwise) +3, Knowledge (Tactics) +11, Listen +11, Move Silently +43, Navigate +6, Pilot +23, Spot +21, Survival +16, Swim +13, Tumble +31
Feats: Acrobatic, Armor Proficiency (light), Combat Martial Arts, Commando Training, Dead Aim, Defensive Martial Arts, Dodge, Elusive Target, Far Shot, Jump School, MOS Rifleman (Knowledge [Tactics], Spot, Survival), Mobility, Personal Firearms Proficiency, Point Blank Shot, Simple Weapons Proficiency, Sniper School, Spring Attack, Weapon Focus
Talents (Fast Hero): Evasion, Uncanny Dodge 1, Uncanny Dodge 2, Defensive Roll, Increased Speed
Talents (Recon Training): Camouflage, Long Range Reconnaissance, Fast Mover +5, Ghost, Fast Mover +10, Marksmanship 1, Marksmanship 2, Sharpshooter 1, Sharpshooter 2, Sniper 1
Powers: Cybernetic Arm +18 (see possessions below for details), Cybernetic Chest +18, Superhuman Dexterity +20, Regeneration +12 (heal 8x as fast or 160 HP for 8 hours of rest), Superhuman Strength +2 (cross-class power)
Power Stunts: Slow Aging (Regeneration), Swinging (Superhuman Dexterity), Increased HTH damage x4 (Superhuman Strength), +4 to Strength-based skills
Possessions: PL 8 Cybernetic Left Arm: Dermal Arm Armor +2, Power Arm 5 (+10 Climb, Escape Artist, Swim; +10 Grapple checks; +5 melee damage), Hydraulic Lifter 2 (+4 Str. checks, +20 lbs. carrying capacity), PL 8 Cybernetic Chest: Subdermal Chest Armor +2, Enhanced Heart 1 (+3 MDT, immune to Dazed, Shaken and Stunned), Adrenaline Boost 3 (+4 Reflex saves or +2 Dodge bonus to Defense for 1d4+1 rounds, usable twice per day, user Fatigued for one hour after use), Undercover Vest, Barrett Light .50

Continuity nit-speak: This is the Winter Soldier version of Bucky, which is a serious retcon of the character even before the cybernetic goodness gets added on. In this tale it is revealed that Bucky was the Invaders' recon expert and assassin, tasked with doing the dirty jobs of war that Captain America, as a symbol, could not.

The reason for this information just being revealed is given as being the young sidekick was just Bucky's cover story. Cap only reveals the "darker truths of war" about his partner to SHIELD when it turns out they might have to face him.

 

[kroh]

Winter Soldier huh? I used to be a Cap America fan back in the day. Might have to pick this up. Cool Write ups though. Love Captain America although I think that the Red Skull is no match for Pinky and the Brain!

Regards,
Walt

 

[Vigilance]

Yes... Winter Soldier is the best Cap story of the last 20 years (Im a fan). It might even be the best Cap story ever. It's part of the current plan by Marvel to revamp some great heroes who were showing a little age.

Chuck