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<blockquote data-quote="Davies" data-source="post: 8400838" data-attributes="member: 30538"><p><span style="font-size: 26px">Luis Almeida</span></p><p><img src="https://photos.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-TqLcT7f/0/14822fd0/S/eddyt5hr-XL-S.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Unlike many superpower martial artists, Luis Almeida's abilities weren't unlocked through his practice of his discipline; instead, he started practicing his discipline to help him develop and improve his abilities. From early childhood onward, he was aware that he was a bit faster and more graceful than other children in the favela where he was growing up. Naturally, he thought to use these talents to excel at football and lift himself (and his family) out of their poverty.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately, during his adolescence his talents surpassed what could be passed off as simply human, and were shown to be superpowers. That put an end to his football dreams, and for a while he found himself adrift, even engaging in some petty crime. He began to turn his life around when he started to learn capoeira, which gave him the opportunity to use his talents in a way that was socially acceptable and granted him excitement and fame.</p><p></p><p>At twenty-one, he was scouted to make his first movie, and though it was a flop at the box office, reviews of his performance were good enough that he was given more opportunities. This was also around the time that his path first crossed with O Homen de Oro, who happened to pursue some criminals through one of his film shoots. Excited by this development, Luis assisted in capturing these men and wound up befriending the superhero. For a while, Luis considered becoming a 'hero for hire', like that Thriller fellow, but decided that he had enough on his plate with his film career. When the opportunity arises, however, he will unhesitatingly use his talents to help rescue people in danger. Yes, this makes him famous. No, that's not why he does it.</p><p></p><p>One way that he's very different from most entertainers is that he lives a very abstemious lifestyle, drinking only soft drinks and avoiding any drug usage. Partly this is the legacy of his sports background, and Luis' belief that his talents might fade if he doesn't treat his body like the finely tuned instrument that it is. Partly, it's a moral conviction. He parties just as much as anybody, but likes to do so when fully in control of himself.</p><p></p><p>Sponsored for the current tournament by the Furtado family trust, specifically Pedro Blanco, Luis has been told to ask Thunder Dragon to leave Earth and never come back if he manages to win this thing. He thinks he has a good shot at this, particularly in like of his recently developed 'hit secreto' technique, an incredibly fast blow that few martial artists can <em>see</em> much less defend against. Whether it will avail him in this conflict remains to be seen, but win or lose, he expects that he'll have a blast along the way.</p><p></p><p><strong>Luis Almeida - PL 10</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Abilities:</strong></p><p><strong>STR</strong> 3 | <strong>STA</strong> 3 | <strong>AGL</strong> 7 | <strong>DEX</strong> 3 | <strong>FGT</strong> 12 | <strong>INT</strong> 1 | <strong>AWE</strong> 3 | <strong>PRE</strong> 2</p><p></p><p><strong>Powers:</strong></p><p><strong><em>Fast Runner:</em></strong> Speed 2 (8 MPH) - 2 points</p><p><strong><em>Hit Secreto:</em></strong> Perception Range Damage 5, Limitation (functions as a Close Attack, resolved as a Close Attack against targets with Quickness), Subtle (detected by rapid vision) - 10 points</p><p></p><p><strong>Advantages:</strong></p><p>Agile Feint, Assessment, Attractive, Benefit (well-off), Defensive Attack, Defensive Roll, Evasion 2, Fearless Improved Defense, Improved Disarm, Improved Initiative, Improvised Weapon, Instant Up, Language 2 (English, Spanish, others [Portuguese is native]), Move-by Action, Power Attack, Redirect, Set-up, Takedown, Uncanny Dodge.</p><p></p><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><p>Acrobatics 7 (+14), Athletics 10 (+13), Close Combat: Unarmed 2 (+14), Expertise: Performance 8 (+10), Insight 8 (+11), Intimidation 8 (+10), Perception 9 (+12), Vehicles 8 (+11).</p><p></p><p><strong>Offense:</strong></p><p>Initiative +11</p><p>Unarmed +15 (Close Damage 3)</p><p>Hit Secreto -- (Perception Range* Damage 5)</p><p></p><p><strong>Defense:</strong></p><p>Dodge 15, Parry 14, Fortitude 6, Toughness 5/3, Will 8.</p><p></p><p><strong>Totals:</strong></p><p>Abilities 68 + Powers 12 + Advantages 21 + Skills 30 + Defenses 18 = 149 points</p><p></p><p><strong>Offensive PL:</strong> 9*</p><p><strong>Defensive PL:</strong> 10</p><p><strong>Resistance PL:</strong> 7</p><p><strong>Skill PL:</strong> 9</p><p></p><p><strong>Complications:</strong></p><p><strong><em>Fame/Thrills--Motivation. Fame. Straight-Edge.</em></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Davies, post: 8400838, member: 30538"] [size=150]Luis Almeida[/size] [img]https://photos.smugmug.com/My-First-Gallery/i-TqLcT7f/0/14822fd0/S/eddyt5hr-XL-S.jpg[/img] Unlike many superpower martial artists, Luis Almeida's abilities weren't unlocked through his practice of his discipline; instead, he started practicing his discipline to help him develop and improve his abilities. From early childhood onward, he was aware that he was a bit faster and more graceful than other children in the favela where he was growing up. Naturally, he thought to use these talents to excel at football and lift himself (and his family) out of their poverty. Unfortunately, during his adolescence his talents surpassed what could be passed off as simply human, and were shown to be superpowers. That put an end to his football dreams, and for a while he found himself adrift, even engaging in some petty crime. He began to turn his life around when he started to learn capoeira, which gave him the opportunity to use his talents in a way that was socially acceptable and granted him excitement and fame. At twenty-one, he was scouted to make his first movie, and though it was a flop at the box office, reviews of his performance were good enough that he was given more opportunities. This was also around the time that his path first crossed with O Homen de Oro, who happened to pursue some criminals through one of his film shoots. Excited by this development, Luis assisted in capturing these men and wound up befriending the superhero. For a while, Luis considered becoming a 'hero for hire', like that Thriller fellow, but decided that he had enough on his plate with his film career. When the opportunity arises, however, he will unhesitatingly use his talents to help rescue people in danger. Yes, this makes him famous. No, that's not why he does it. One way that he's very different from most entertainers is that he lives a very abstemious lifestyle, drinking only soft drinks and avoiding any drug usage. Partly this is the legacy of his sports background, and Luis' belief that his talents might fade if he doesn't treat his body like the finely tuned instrument that it is. Partly, it's a moral conviction. He parties just as much as anybody, but likes to do so when fully in control of himself. Sponsored for the current tournament by the Furtado family trust, specifically Pedro Blanco, Luis has been told to ask Thunder Dragon to leave Earth and never come back if he manages to win this thing. He thinks he has a good shot at this, particularly in like of his recently developed 'hit secreto' technique, an incredibly fast blow that few martial artists can [i]see[/i] much less defend against. Whether it will avail him in this conflict remains to be seen, but win or lose, he expects that he'll have a blast along the way. [b]Luis Almeida - PL 10 Abilities: STR[/b] 3 | [b]STA[/b] 3 | [b]AGL[/b] 7 | [b]DEX[/b] 3 | [b]FGT[/b] 12 | [b]INT[/b] 1 | [b]AWE[/b] 3 | [b]PRE[/b] 2 [b]Powers: [i]Fast Runner:[/i][/b] Speed 2 (8 MPH) - 2 points [b][i]Hit Secreto:[/i][/b] Perception Range Damage 5, Limitation (functions as a Close Attack, resolved as a Close Attack against targets with Quickness), Subtle (detected by rapid vision) - 10 points [b]Advantages:[/b] Agile Feint, Assessment, Attractive, Benefit (well-off), Defensive Attack, Defensive Roll, Evasion 2, Fearless Improved Defense, Improved Disarm, Improved Initiative, Improvised Weapon, Instant Up, Language 2 (English, Spanish, others [Portuguese is native]), Move-by Action, Power Attack, Redirect, Set-up, Takedown, Uncanny Dodge. [b]Skills:[/b] Acrobatics 7 (+14), Athletics 10 (+13), Close Combat: Unarmed 2 (+14), Expertise: Performance 8 (+10), Insight 8 (+11), Intimidation 8 (+10), Perception 9 (+12), Vehicles 8 (+11). [b]Offense:[/b] Initiative +11 Unarmed +15 (Close Damage 3) Hit Secreto -- (Perception Range* Damage 5) [b]Defense:[/b] Dodge 15, Parry 14, Fortitude 6, Toughness 5/3, Will 8. [b]Totals:[/b] Abilities 68 + Powers 12 + Advantages 21 + Skills 30 + Defenses 18 = 149 points [b]Offensive PL:[/b] 9* [b]Defensive PL:[/b] 10 [b]Resistance PL:[/b] 7 [b]Skill PL:[/b] 9 [b]Complications: [i]Fame/Thrills--Motivation. Fame. Straight-Edge.[/i][/b] [/QUOTE]
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