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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Insight" data-source="post: 850825" data-attributes="member: 11437">Editorial Stuff (Two of Three)Here are the old school United Heroes, who have been trapped in Pandemonium since approximately 1989.  Some of these you have seen, and some of them you won't see in this story... but maybe later.Part Two of Three: United Heroes -- Original Crew***************************************Acrobat AceDarren Mathers193 PPPL 12; Init +17; Defense 30; Spd 50 Run; BAB +6; ATK +11 Melee (+0S Dam, Punch), +12 Ranged (+9S/L Dam, Razor-Rings); SV Dam +2, Fort +2, Ref +15, Will +3; STR 10, DEX 20, CON 15, INT 13, WIS 12, CHA 16; Hero Points 7.Skills: Acrobatics (8) +17, Balance (5) +14, Bluff (5) +8, Escape Artist (4) +13, Jump (6) +6, Perform (5) +8, and Taunt (5) +8.Feats: All-Out Attack, Attack Finesse, Attack Focus – Ranged, Dodge, Evasion, Expertise, Hero’s Luck, Improved Disarm, Improved Initiative, Improved Trip, Instant Stand, Iron Will, Leadership, Lightning Reflexes, Move-By Attack, Point Blank Shot, Precise Shot, Quick Draw, Rapid Shot, Throwing Mastery, and Whirlwind Attack.Powers: Mental Protection +4 [Source: Training; Cost: 8 PP], Super-Dexterity +4 [Source: Mutation; Cost: 16 PP], and Super-Speed +4 [Extra: Spinning (Extra: Blade Storm (Extra: Selective)); Source: Mutation; Cost: 40 PP].Equipment: Razor-Rings [Strike – Ranged (Kinetic) +9; Power Stunt: Stun or Lethal; Source: Super-Science; Cost: 10 PP].Weakness: None.Physical Appearance: Acrobat Ace wears a yellow bodysuit with white stripes running vertically across the costume.  There is an ‘A’ insignia inside a white circle in the center of his chest.  He wears pairs of white gloves and boots.  On his belt are dozens of tiny metal rings approximately 4” in diameter.  On his head, he wears a helmet that covers all but his mouth and chin.  Acrobat Ace is of Caucasian descent, about 25 years old, stands 6’0”, and weighs 180 lbs.  He has green eyes and blond hair.***************************************EpsilonNo Pseudonym253 PPPL 16; Init +1; Defense 18; Spd 30 Run, 40 Tunnel; BAB +10; ATK +15 Melee (+13S Dam, Staff), +11 Ranged (+0S Dam, None); SV Dam +9, Fort +7, Ref +1, Will +8; STR 20, DEX 12, CON 20, INT 13, WIS 15, CHA 13; Hero Points 8.Skills: Climb (6) +11, Craft - Stone (10) +11, Diplomacy (8) +9, Intimidate (3) +8, Jump (6) +11, Knowledge - Greek Myth (15) +16, and Sense Motive (6) +8.Feats: Attractive, Endurance, Great Fortitude, Immunity - Aging, Immunity - Disease, Immunity - Exhaustion, Immunity - Poison, Immunity - Pressure, Immunity - Starvation, Immunity - Suffocation, Indomitable Will, Inspire, Iron Will, Leadership, Power Attack, Power Immunity, Rapid Strike, Rapid Takedown, Takedown Attack, and Toughness.Powers: Amazing Save - Damage +2 [Source: Divine; Cost: 2 PP], Amazing Save - Will +4 [Source: Divine; Cost: 4 PP], Element Control - Earth +12 [Extras: Create Elemental +8, Tunneling +8, and Shape Element +8; Power Stunts: Create Element, Elemental Blast, and Elemental Snare; Source: Divine; Cost: 54 PP], Force Field +10 [Source: Divine; Cost: 10 PP], Mental Defense +8 [Source: Divine; Cost: 16 PP], and Regeneration +5 [Source: Divine; Cost: 10 PP].Equipment: Staff [Strike - Melee (Kinetic) +8 and Deflection +5; Source: Divine; Cost: 13 PP].Weakness: None.Physical Appearance: Epsilon wears a grey and black bodysuit, with an ‘E’ insignia on the left chest.  He carries a staff that appears to be made of a heavy stone, such as granite.  Epsilon does not wear any gloves, but has a pair of black knee-high boots.  A grey cape completes the ensemble.  Epsilon is 6’6” and weighs 235 lbs, has black curly hair and brown eyes.*************************************** ProdigyJames Crowder131 PPPL 8; Init +0; Defense 15; Spd 30 Run, 15 Fly; BAB +3; ATK +2 Melee (-1S Dam, Punch), +8 Ranged (+8S Dam (Will), Mental Blast); SV Dam -1, Fort -1, Ref +0, Will +7; STR 8, DEX 10, CON 8, INT 18, WIS 20, CHA 10; Hero Points 4.Skills: Concentration (5) +10, Knowledge – Pop Culture (3) +7, Languages (Chinese, English, French, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and Vietnamese), Listen (5) +10, Sense Motive (6) +11, and Spot (5) +10.Feats: Indomitable Will, Iron Will, Psychic Awareness, and Trance.Powers: Mental Blast +8 [Extra: Mental Assault; Source: Psionics; Cost: 32 PP], Mental Protection +8 [Source: Psionics; Cost: 16 PP], Telekinesis +3 [Extras: Energy Blast, Flight, and Force Field; Flaw: Concentration Required; Source: Psionics; Cost: 12 PP], and Telepathy +3 [Extras:Group Link, Illusion, Memory Alteration, and Mind Control; Flaw: Concentration Required; Source: Psionics; Cost: 15 PP].Equipment: None.Weakness: None.Physical Appearance: Prodigy, a kid only 15 years old, appears to be way out of his element in a superhero costume.  He is lanky and shallow-chested, barely filling out his costume, which is a blue and white striped bodysuit, complete with a mask covering the top of the head and eyes.  A white swirl design symbol is seen on the forehead.  He wears a pair of blue gloves and boots.  Prodigy is of Asian origin, stands 5’6”, weighs 135 lbs., has black hair, and blue eyes.***************************************Puncture ProofLuther McAllister187 PPPL 12; Init +1; Defense 14; Spd 30 Run, 50 Fly; BAB +7; ATK +13 Melee (+9S Dam, Punch), +8 Ranged (+0S Dam, None); SV Dam +11, Fort +16, Ref +6, Will +4; STR 20, DEX 13, CON 20, INT 13, WIS 12, CHA 15; Hero Points 6.Skills: Diplomacy (6) +8, Intimidate (6) +11, Knowledge – Business (7) +8, Listen (4) +5, Profession – CEO (8) +9, Sense Motive (5) +6, and Spot (4) +5.Feats: Aerial Combat, Attack Focus – Unarmed, Detect Magic, Durability, Great Fortitude, Immunity – Critical Hits, Leadership, Move-By Attack, Power Attack, Rapid Healing, Takedown Attack, and Toughness.Powers: Amazing Save – Fortitude +5 [Source: Mystical; Cost: 5 PP], Amazing Save – Reflex +5 [Source: Mystical, Cost: 5 PP], Amazing Save – Will +3 [Source: Training; Cost: 3 PP], Flight +10 [Source: Mystical; Cost: 20 PP], Protection +8 [Flaw: Only against Kinetic attacks; Source: Mystical; Cost: 8 PP], Regeneration +5 [Source: Mystical; Cost: 10 PP], Super-Constitution +4 [Source: Mystical; Cost:16 PP], and Super-Strength +4 [Source: Mystical; Cost: 16 PP].Equipment: None.Weakness: None.Physical Appearance: Puncture Proof, in his hero guise, wears what doesn’t appear to be a normal superhero outfit.  It consists of a camouflaged tank-top, a pair of blue jeans, and a pair of cowboy boots.  He has a bald head, and doesn’t wear any gloves.  He is of African-American origin, stands 6’3”, weighs 220 lbs., and has brown eyes.***************************************Sam WyldeNo Pseudonym159 PPPL 10; Init +10; Defense 18; Spd 40 Run; BAB +8; ATK +12 Melee (+0S Dam, Punch or Transfer), +12 Ranged (+0S Dam, None); SV Dam +5, Fort +5, Ref +8, Will +2; STR 10, DEX 18, CON 17, INT 12, WIS 14, CHA 15; Hero Points 5.Skills: Acrobatics (6) +10, Bluff (2) +4, Disable Device (3) +4, Escape Artist (6) +10, Hide (4) +8, Intimidate (3) +5, Jump (6) +6, Listen (3) +11, Move Silently (4) +8, Open Locks (6) +10, Sleight of Hand (2) +6, Spot (3) +11, and Survival (6) +8 (14 for Tracking).Feats: Attack Finesse, Great Fortitude, Improved Init, Lightning Reflexes, Toughness, and Track.Powers: Force Field +5 [Source: Mutation; Cost: 5 PP], Super-Senses +6 [Source: Mutation; Cost: 12 PP], Super-Speed +2 [Source: Mutation; Cost: 12 PP], and Transfer +8 [Ability Scores & Powers; Extras: Additional Attribute, All Attributes of Category, Up to 4 PP/Level in Cost; Flaw: Transfer Weakness; Source: Mutation; Cost: 48 PP].Equipment: None.Weakness: Berserker.Physical Appearance: Sam Wylde’s appearance certainly lives up to her name.  She has crazy purple hair that doesn’t appear to have seen a comb in a long time, along with intense dark blue eyes and a very pale complexion.  She wears a leather jacket over a black and white bodysuit, with no gloves, but a pair of ankle-high boots.  She is of Caucasian origin, stands 5’8”, and weighs 130 lbs.***************************************Wind RiderAaron Wilson159 PPPL 10; Init +3; Defense 19; Spd 30 Run, 40 Fly; BAB +5; ATK +5 Melee (+0S Dam, Punch), +8 Ranged (+9S Dam, Energy Blast); SV Dam +1, Fort +1, Ref +3, Will +3; STR 10, DEX 16, CON 13, INT 12, WIS 12, CHA 13; Hero Points 5.Skills: Acrobatics (4) +7, Balance (4) +7, Hide (4) +7, Jump (5) +5, Listen (3) +9, Move Silently (4) +7, Perform (1) +2, Spot (3) +9, and Taunt (4) +5.Feats: Aerial Combat, Dodge, Evasion, Instant Stand, Iron Will, Immunity - Suffocation, and Power Immunity.Powers: Element Control - Air +9 [Extras: Flight +8 (Extra: Passengers) and Slow +8 (Extra: Area); Power Stunts: Create Air, Elemental Blast, and Suffocate; Source: Mutation; Cost: 60 PP] and Luck +2 [Source: Mutation; Cost: 10 PP].Equipment: Armor [Protection +6, Sensory Protection +5, and Super-Senses +5; Source: Super-Science; Cost: 16 PP].Weakness: None.Physical Appearance: Wind Rider’s costume looks a lot like that worn by Acrobat Ace.  Though of different colors, the bodysuit and the helmet look nearly identical in design.  Wind Rider’s colors are mainly sky blue and white, with the blue color dominating the costume.  The main difference between the two costumes is that Wind Rider’s costume, an earlier design, includes integral body armor, while Acrobat Ace opted for a little more mobility, eschewing the armor.  Wind Rider is 19 years old, is of Caucasian origin, stands 5’10”, weighs 165 lbs., has light brown hair, and blue eyes.***************************************</blockquote>

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