Mr. Hyde in D&D.

[warlord]

In a campaign I'm in one character recently drank a potion that has given him a Mr. Hyde type alter ego any ideas on how to handle it other then a str bonus.

 

[Arbiter of Wyrms]

Inspired by the Alice video game, I've been working on a magical/alchemical substance that I'm tentatively calling murderspray. The subject enters a fugue state, goes on a murderous rampage, and takes on the Half-fiend template for 2d4 hours.

The plot is that a series of murders are occuring in town and the PC's have to chase down the perp. Once they catch a murder red-handed and lock him or her up, they'll think they've got it solved, but, of course, the murders continue. Eventually, the PC's figure out that the alchemist is at the heart of the problem, conducting unethical research, but not before one or more of them suffers a dose of murderspray themselves. Wouldn't it be fun if the PC were a paladin?

 

[arscott]

Hide Template from D20 Past:
CR +1
SQ: retains all special qualities, plus:
Rage 1/day
+2 Str, -4 Cha
+6 species to intimidate
Loses previous allegiances (d20 Modern Alignment), gains lawful and evil
Revolting Visage(ex): initial attitude is unfreindly or worse.
Gains Secret Identity as bonus feat (feat is from d20 past. It deals with d20 Modern Reputation rules).

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Use the lycanthropy model. Instead of being an animal, Hyde turns into a were-ogre (or maybe were-hill giant, depending on your preferences), with no changes to his intelligence score.

The system is already in place, complete with rules for resisting or even managing this new aspect of his character, as well as a system for figuring out the changes to ECL and LA.

Don't reinvent the wheel.

 

[demiurge1138]

The were-ogre idea is actually really good... for the League of Extrodinary Gentlemen style Victorian Hulk Hyde. But the original Hyde was just ugly, malicious, and lusty. I'd say to capture the original feel, it's just a personality change, or use the Hyde template given above. But for the crazy monster Hyde, I like the were-ogre.

Demiurge out.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Use the lycanthropy model. Instead of being an animal, Hyde turns into a were-ogre (or maybe were-hill giant, depending on your preferences), with no changes to his intelligence score.

Great idea,I'll add my voice to the echo of this.

 

[Kid Charlemagne]

You could give him the frenzy ability from the Frenzied Berserker PrC, plus physical changes to match.

 

[BiggusGeekus]

Hide Template from D20 Past:

There's a Hyde template in d20 Past?

I may have to pick up this book after all.

 

[DMH]

Do you want the movie version of Hyde (where he is larger than the Dr.) or the novel version (where he is much smaller)?

 

[ColonelHardisson]

There's a Hyde template in d20 Past?

I may have to pick up this book after all.

Yes, as well as a Baskerville Hound.