The Reckoning Of Lesser Men: Last Chance For Submissions (not really, but do it anyways)

Wait, we're still having the specialty perks in this, right? Like, perks that can only be used by one individual, based off of their history/personality traits?

Yea boi

hella

Awesomesauce. My brain has given up on doing actual work tonight, so I think I'll finish sheets 2 and 3 now. The specials in this always excite me.

I love you guys.

Also, Baron's sheet.

I'm aware that, at first glance, the system may seem somewhat unbalanced. However, I'd say that a lot of the skills (Survival, Mechanics, Medicine, Explosives, etc) are very specialized, whereas some of the skills (Marksmanship, Combat skills, Tactics) are far more general.

Me Again wrote:

BARON
STR: 2
DEX: 1
CON: 2
CHA: 6
INT: 6
WIS: 4

Combat Skills
Melee Combat (Str+Con) (FB) 3 (GB) 3
Unarmed Combat (Dex+Con) (FB) 2 (GB) 3
Marksmanship (Dex+Wis) 4
Explosives (Dex+Int) 3
Tactics (Int) 8


Interpersonal Skills
Persuasion (Cha+Int) 9
Intimidation (Str+Cha) 7
Lying (Int+Cha) 9
Regulation (Cha+Wis)7
Leadership (Cha+Wis) 10

Non-Combat Skills
Medicine (Int+Wis) 7
Sneaking (Dex+Con) 4
Camouflage (Dex+Con) 1
Survival (Int+Wis) 6
Mechanics (Dex+Int) 4

Fluid Skills
Willpower (Wis) 10
Fatigue (Con+Str) 10
Morale (Wis) 10
Health (Con) 10
Stamina (Con) 10

SMOOTH TALKER
Req:
Cha: 3

There's always that one kind in class who can manage to grin and explain away the firecrackers in their teacher's desk so charmingly they get off scot-free. Okay, maybe not, but you get my point. That's your character-devilishly charming. You win over people quite easily, and tend to be the life of the party. Owing to your magnetic personality, you have a -1 modifer to Persuasion and Lying checks.

SILVER-TONGUED DEVIL
Req:
Cha: 4
Wis: 2

There's always that one kind in class who can manage to grin and explain away the firecrackers in their teacher's desk so charmingly they get off scot-free. Then, there's the person that talked them into doing it. Your borderline-alarming level of persuasive rhetoric makes you a natural leader in the sense that people tend to go along with whatever you throw out there, and you'll have a -1 modifier to Leadership as a result. ....no, yeah, you are right. It really should be -2. That's more fair.

THE SNAKE
Req:
Cha: 5

It was the snake that hissed sweet nothings into Eve's ear and made her take the apple. Also, he almost got Jesus to jump off a cliff. Whether your intentions are malevolent or benevolent, your character is a natural leader. Were they not in the ranks of the Dreadnaughts, they could very easily find themselves scampering up the corporate ladder of an influential business, masterfully starting and cultivating the Church of Scient a church that we really don't need to name, or campaigning for social justice. You gain a -1 to Lying, Regulation, Persuasion, and Leadership checks, reflecting your captivating charm and instinctual grasp of advanced rhetoric.

WUNDERKIND WANNABE
Req:
Int: 3

Were Rubik still alive to witness how easily you can solve his silly little cube, he'd likely be sobbing. Your character's sharp. As a result, they gain a -1 to Survival and Medicine checks, reflecting their general intelligence of nuanced fields like not dying and stabbing people with needles.

CAESAR
Req:
Int: 4

One of history's most famous generals, who has had a bunch of fancy titles named after him, is generally thought to be sorta on the sharp side. I mean, I could list a ton of other smart military people: there was my boy Hannibal, Genghis Khan, Erwin Rommel, Patton, that little show-off Suvorov...eh, that's about it. But, hey, your character could list even more. Your character's well-read, Risk-playing nature suits them well on the battlefield, with a -2 to Tactics checks. Straight up!

THE RAVEN
Req:
Int: 5

Nevermore, quoth your character. Masterfully smart, an expert of multiple disciplines, and perhaps-perhaps-they're even capable of not being an asshole despite all that-your character's undoubtedly capable of taking on Rain Man in a game of chess. Your remarkable intellect and ability to know big words lets them take -1 to Tactics, Medicine, Survival, Mechanics, Explosives, and Lying checks.

OLD SOUL
Req:
Wis: 3

"That's, just, like, your opinion, man" -Jeffery "The Dude" Lebowski
"F*ck it, nothing matters anyways, bro" -Friedrich Nietszche

Just, relax. This too will pass and sh*t. -1 to Regulation checks, okay? Deep breaths.

SAGACITY
Req:
Wis: 4

They say you can tell a man's knowledge by his answers, but his intelligence by the questions you ask. I say that you can tell a man's wisdom by the -2 modifiers to Leadership and Willpower, but maybe that's just me. What do I know.

BATTLE SCARRED, I
Req:
Has a scar somewhere on their body.

Whenever the Dreadnaughts get a few drinks in them, and Belroth's clothes start coming off, there's always a boisterous discussion of who has the coolest/most painfully obtained scars. These scars, not visible at a fist glance, are nonetheless a reminder of what your character's endured. Regardless of how you got it, your character has a -1 to Survival checks as a result of having endured great pain before, and emerged with the knowledge they can handle that sh*t again. Oh, but they do have one teensy drawback. If your character is impersonating another character, this could be a giveaway. Avoid being naked on deep cover missions, unless your target has the Sex Appeal perk.

BATTLE SCARRED, II
Req:
Has a scar somewhere on their person that is readily visible.

Oh, damn. Makes a good conversation starter, but that nasty mark also merits a bit of unwanted attention. Just like Harry Potter, and just unlike Kate Upton, you're used to people staring at your face. You have -1 to Willpower checks, as a result of putting up with all that gawking for your life, but also have to endure an instant failure on impersonations, barring certain circumstances ("Listen up, your mission is to infiltrate the School for the Deaf and Blind...")

NOTE: IF THE LIMP CAN BE CONCEALED, THEN IMPERSONATIONS WILL NOT BE IMMEDIATELY FAILED. Also, impersonations are different from straight up being an imposter.

DOCTOR SCRATCH HOPALONG

Of all the devious characters I've had the pleasure of RP'ing with, it would seem that Baron is one of the most capable of causing mayhem. However, you did give him one crippling-literally-weakness. That leg of his. As a result of his torture in the beautiful America del Sur, he's not going to be running marathons, delivering back-breaking kicks, or winning pogo stick competitions anytime soon. Keep that brace on-and pray that your enemies aren't on the lookout for a man with a limp-you'll have trouble talking your way out of that one.

Maxx's first sheet.

Quote :

IVAN
STR: 2
CON:4
DEX: 3
CHA: 1
INT: 6
WIS: 3

Combat Skills
Melee Combat (Str+Con) (FB) 6 (GB) 7
Unarmed Combat (Dex+Con) (FB) 6 (GB) 8
Marksmanship (Dex+Wis) 6
Explosives (Dex+Int) 9
Tactics (Int+Per) 7


Interpersonal Skills
Persuasion (Cha+Int) 1
Intimidation (Str+Cha) 7
Lying (Int+Cha) 5
Regulation (Cha+Wis) 2
Leadership (Cha+Wis) 3

Non-Combat Skills
Medicine (Int+Wis) 6
Sneaking (Dex+Con) 6
Camouflage (Dex+Con) 5
Survival (Int+Wis) 7
Mechanics (Dex+Int) 6

Fluid Skills
Willpower (Wis) 10
Fatigue (Con+Str) 10
Morale (Wis) 10
Health (Con) 10
Stamina (Con) 10

FLOATS LIKE A BUTTERFLY....
Req:
Dex: 3

Your character's quick. Sharp reflexes and good hand-eye coordination. Your character's naturally on the observant side, picking up on their surroundings and always walking away from that arcade game with the moveable claw with the teddy bear. You prefer, however, to utilize this innate quickness by means of Marksmanship, where you'll enjoy a -1 to all your checks.

...STINGS LIKE A .44
Req:
Dex: 4

Holy hell, your character's quick. From the blur of their hand to their holster to the strange, bloodied hole that just appeared in their target's face, your character's a natural gunslinger. Or, perhaps, not-maybe their agility and ability to make split-second decisions manifests itself in piloting airplanes, or pressing A and B in the exact right combo to make the Poke Ball catch without fail. Regardless, you're good, kiddo. You'll gain a bonus to situations where a hair-trigger reaction is necessary.

HEALTH GURU
Req:
Con: 3

You know that asshole that's always going around telling people how many calories are in what they're eating? Your character's not like that. He/she does, however, have a good eye for their physical well-being, and maintains a solid amount of cardiovascular health. As a result of choosing to bring your lunch to work, Medicine checks on your character are -2 easier, because it's a lot easier to save somebody's life when they're not already dying of half a dozen other causes.

WUNDERKIND WANNABE
Req:
Int: 3

Were Rubik still alive to witness how easily you can solve his silly little cube, he'd likely be sobbing. Your character's sharp. As a result, they gain a -1 to Survival and Medicine checks, reflecting their general intelligence of nuanced fields like not dying and stabbing people with needles.

CAESAR
Req:
Int: 4

One of history's most famous generals, who has had a bunch of fancy titles named after him, is generally thought to be sorta on the sharp side. I mean, I could list a ton of other smart military people: there was my boy Hannibal, Genghis Khan, Erwin Rommel, Patton, that little show-off Suvorov...eh, that's about it. But, hey, your character could list even more. Your character's well-read, Risk-playing nature suits them well on the battlefield, with a -2 to Tactics checks. Straight up!

THE RAVEN
Req:
Int: 5

Nevermore, quoth your character. Masterfully smart, an expert of multiple disciplines, and perhaps-perhaps-they're even capable of not being an asshole despite all that-your character's undoubtedly capable of taking on Rain Man in a game of chess. Your remarkable intellect and ability to know big words lets them take -1 to Tactics, Medicine, Survival, Mechanics, Explosives, and Lying checks.

OLD SOUL
Req:
Wis: 3

"That's, just, like, your opinion, man" -Jeffery "The Dude" Lebowski
"F*ck it, nothing matters anyways, bro" -Friedrich Nietszche

Just, relax. This too will pass and sh*t. -1 to Regulation checks, okay? Deep breaths.

BATTLE SCARRED, I
Req:
Has a scar somewhere on their body.

Whenever the Dreadnaughts get a few drinks in them, and Belroth's clothes start coming off, there's always a boisterous discussion of who has the coolest/most painfully obtained scars. These scars, not visible at a fist glance, are nonetheless a reminder of what your character's endured. Regardless of how you got it, your character has a -1 to Survival checks as a result of having endured great pain before, and emerged with the knowledge they can handle that sh*t again. Oh, but they do have one teensy drawback. If your character is impersonating another character, this could be a giveaway. Avoid being naked on deep cover missions, unless your target has the Sex Appeal perk.

BATTLE SCARRED, II
Req:
Has a scar somewhere on their person that is readily visible.

Oh, damn. Makes a good conversation starter, but that nasty mark also merits a bit of unwanted attention. Just like Harry Potter, and just unlike Kate Upton, you're used to people staring at your face. You have -1 to Willpower checks, as a result of putting up with all that gawking for your life, but also have to endure an instant failure on impersonations, barring certain circumstances ("Listen up, your mission is to infiltrate the School for the Deaf and Blind...")

BATTLE SCARRED, III
Req:
Has a f*ckton of scars
BATTLE SCARRED, I
BATTLE SCARRED, II

It's like you ran your character through a blender, and then blew up the blender. Your character is closer to Freddy Krueger than a normal human being, and unfortunately, are disqualified from SEX APPEAL because, well, I need a drawback. Hope nobody looks like Freddy Kruger and is offended by this. However, you do have a lovely -2 to Intimidation checks, because after all the pain you've been through, nobody wants to be the target of your built-up hatred of the world.

I CAN QUIT ANYTIME I WANT
Req:
Has a dependency

...what? No, I don't know why all those guns are missing from the armory. Scratching myself? Th-that's an itch. No, I don't know where all your money went. Oh, we weren't supposed to sell those hostages into the slave trade? My bad. Unclear on the orders. Hey, who got rid of the TV in the lounge? And tore out the copper wiring in the A/C unit? Wait, what the f*ck? We have physical exams this week? Th-those don't include drug tests, do they? Ohhhhh sh*t. Your character, as a result of turning to the good stuff to avoid their problems, has a -1 to Lying checks and Medicine checks, but unfortunately suffers +2 to Health, Morale, Stamina, Willpower, and Fatigue checks when deprived of their substance of choice. Don't go cold turkey. Oh, and your character gains -3 to Morale checks whenever they've got their fix. Rehab is for p*ssies.

MOTHER RUSSIA, FATHER VODKA

Ivan has seen some sh*t. As a gruff, hardened soldier, he's got quite a bit of experience and will not be as rattled by the ravages of war as some of the young'uns will be...but...time is beginning to take it's toll. Were he out of the Dreadnaughts, he could very be well facing a mid-life crisis. Avoid thinking too much about the fact you're closer to dying than you are being born, Ivan, and focus on the fight around you.

Lol. Battle-scarred III. Achievement Unlocked. I also like that special. I'm done with mystery character 3. I'm working on Sam now.

@Shade,
Occasional skill comments are appreciated, though I realize that writing 'em takes time. They're a nice way to establish an interpretation of each number, although there is a danger of redundancy. I'm a bit worried the dice won't much care about said interpretations, but let come what may.

What do FB and GB actually stand for? Also, I see we have a bunch of health meters that'll be used to make checks, but where does each char's total modifier on checks against said meters go?

Feats feats feats new feats, sweet.
Personal favorites: the mule, all persuasion feats, all char-specific feats perks (esp. their titles).

@all,




More portraits and an unexpectedly TF2ish height chart, for your consideration. If I misrepresented some feature of anyone's char, just tell me what to fix.

To quote my friend who was looking over my shoulder. "Wow that's one wicked cool art style!" I don't think ive ever had someone willingly draw my character, so that's really flattering c:

also my character is a pipsqueak. and I love it

Ivan's hair is too long (though this is mainly my fault, as I said his hair was long lol). I imagine him having a haircut/length like Ezio's in Assassin's Creed Revelations. Besides that, he looks good.

Jazz I have jealousy out the @ss right now. Very impressive work. I didn't realize the skills comments were so useful! I figured they were probably annoying. If that's the case, I'll go back and add them all in-I can see how listing my thought process might help.

I pmed Shade characters 2 and 3. As soon as he gives me the OK, I'll post them.

Going through the sheets in order of being posted, and I'll need to go back and add comments, so that might be a tiny bit.

Also, I forgot to clarify on (FB) and (GB). Essentially, Force Based and Grace Based. Allow me to elaborate on that a bit-picture a massive NFL linebacker, bench presses four hundred pounds and throws a ninety mph fastball with a shot put. Also envision a five foot, ninety pound black belt of like a zillion martial arts. The first would have a high Force Based Unarmed Combat value: if it was just straight up throwing haymakers or body slamming, he'd reign supreme. However, in terms of finesse and precision, he's not gonna do as well-which is where Mr. Miyagi comes into play. He's the sort that couldn't do a push-up but could f*ck up all your pressure points and use your own force against you and such. Same goes for Melee Combat-Force Based would be a baseball bat, sledgehammers, a hammer, Grace Based would be trying to fence with someone, throwing knives, etc.

Hope that helps-I think it more accurately reflects the wide variations of fighting styles. Someone with raw strength may not have finesse; someone graceful may not have any force behind it.

So sheet's 2 and 3:




Name: Sarge (his official designation is K009)
Age: 6 (roughly mid-thirties in dog years)
Sex: Male
Appearance: Sarge is a Belgian Malinois, a breed of dog that looks almost identical to a German Shepherd but is smaller and more compact. He is about two feet tall at the shoulder. He weighs around 65 pounds. Sarge’s coat is entirely black, with a patch of dark brown under his , and he has a black nose. Sarge’s eyes are a mahogany brown, bordering on a very dark red, giving him quite a demonic appearance when he is about to tear out your throat and make a snack of your facial tissue. Something one would realize about Sarge when he is about to tear out said throat is that his canine teeth (the two really sharp ones in the front) are made of metal (a super-strong titanium alloy, to be exact). Besides that, Sarge pretty much looks like a regular dog.

Attire: Sarge wears a military dog vest when in combat . If you are too lazy to click that link, basically this vest is made of kevlar (to keep Sarge’s lovely body from being turned to swiss cheese), has a handling strap (for peeps to hold), a camera with night vision (so that a handler can watch from far away [this is only used when Sarge is sent in alone]), an earpiece so his handler can speak to him (he also hears the comms), drainage holes (to keep him dry if he gets in water), and a load-bearing v-ring that Sarge can use for fast-roping and parachuting with his handler (it can also be attached to a leash). This dog could possibly wear better armor than some soldiers.

Personality: Sarge is normally a mild-mannered dog. He isn’t overly-aggressive like many war dogs, but there’s just something about that word “attack” that sets him on edge. When that word escapes Sam’s lips, Sarge becomes a completely different animal. He is bloodthirsty and vicious, showing no mercy and adhering to every order. Sarge never disobeys an order, and never has once ever. He doesn’t know why and he doesn’t know what would happen if he did, but he doesn’t care. Orders are orders. This strict discipline is what makes Sarge so good at his job. Sarge is fiercely loyal to those who he respects (people on the team who aren’t assholes towards him) and would gladly take a bullet for any of them. Respect is very important for Sarge. If you respect him, then he will respect you. If you disrespect him, then you know who pissed on your bed and tore up your slippers.

Nationality: Straight ‘Murican in this dawg
Hobbies: Fetch, chewing things, eating bones, shitting in the woods- what do you expect? He’s a dog.
Talents: Sniffing butts, pissing on fire hydrants, and kicking ass.
Weapons of Choice: His titanium teeth, claws, and superior senses of hearing and smell.
Role: Attack dog/bomb dog. He can do both.
Bio: Sarge was born on a military-owned puppy farm in Pennsylvania. Almost from birth, he began to be trained. Sarge spent the first two years of his life learning how to obey owners and attack enemies. His senses of hearing and smell became world-class, and he gained a strict self-discipline and adherence to regulations. One day, other soldiers came to the farm and took Sarge to Coronado, CA, the SEAL headquarters. Here, he went through much tougher training, where he jumped from helicopters with soldiers, rappelled down buildings, and met his best friend; Sam. Sarge was assigned to be Sam’s dog, and the two became the best of friends. On SEAL Team 3, Sarge hunted the Taliban in their network of tunnels. Soon, both he and Sam were moved to SEAL team 6, the highly-classified highly-specialized antiterror unit of the US military. He conducted numerous raids on Al Qaeda (yes, I stole that from the Navy SEAL copypasta) until Sam left the team to join the Dreadnaughts. It is not standard protocol for a SEAL dog to accompany its handler if they are discharged, but Sam was good friends with some important people, and so when he left, Sarge was assigned to him as a “therapy dog”.
Other: (Anything else of importance)

Attributes:
21 points to divvy up however you like here
Strength: 6 (titanium canines FTW)
Dexterity: 4
Constitution: 5
Charisma: 1 (dog’s don’t really need charisma)
Intelligence: 2
Wisdom: 1 (dogs also don't need wisdom, since instinct doesn't count here)

Skills:






Name: Staff Sergeant Samuel Harvard (Sam)
Age: 31
Sex: M

Appearance: Sam is a skinny man, extremely well-built with defined muscles and six-pack abs. His skin is tanned caucasian; he obviously spends a lot of time outdoors. He can be described as handsome or attractive by women, with that military-esque look to him. Sam is 6’0”, and weighs a little under 180 lbs. He has light brown hair that he always wears buzzed, and is always clean-shaven in a very military way. He is a man who looks like a soldier. He has a rounded jawline and a wide mouth, with well-kept teeth. His eyes are a light blue, described by many as cyan. Sam’s nose is small and rounded, and his ears are a little larger than average. Sam has a few different tattoos on his body that he’s accumulated over the years. On his left shoulder is a tattoo of the SEAL insignia (the eagle with the trident), and on the right side of his chest is a tattoo of a skeletal frog holding a trident (a symbol of the navy SEALs). On Sam’s right forearm is a tattoo of a fallen soldier memorial (the gun with the helmet). The top of the tattoo (above the helmet) says “All gave some” and at the bottom (under the gun barrel), it says “Some gave all”.

Attire: When in combat, Sam wears a set of fatigues (the camo color depends on his environment. If Sam is on a recon or black ops mission, he usually wears all black), under which is a kevlar vest. On his head, he wears a MICH helmet (a helmet with built-in comms device) and a pair of polarized black sunglasses. When he feels like it (or if he’s doing recon/black ops) Sam wears a black balaclava with a skull design on it. Like any sensible infantry soldier, Sam wears a plate carrier chest rig that contains pistol magazines, grenades, a flare gun, and a Slim Jim (he calls it his “victory snack”). He wears combat boots on his feet and SAP gloves on his hands. Sam wears a thick belt, which holds box rounds for his light machinegun. He wears a set of dog tags and a crucifix on the same chain. When off-duty, Sam’s attire normally consists of long camo pants, a tee shirt of some sort (if he’s exercising or working out, this tee shirt will be plain brown), and boots. Occasionally, he’ll wear a baseball cap with the Navy SEAL logo on it in gold.

Personality: Sam is a prideful man. He has worked extremely hard to achieve what he has in life, and he doesn’t mind telling you about it. He talks a lot about his training and missions, and a lot of the times even Dreadnaughts are impressed. He is very self-disciplined, able to stick to a strict schedule, and watches what he eats to maintain his body (protein and complex carbohydrates ftw). Sam is extremely stubborn as well, making him hard to negotiate with but also making him extremely persistent and resilient (few get through SEAL training without resilience). Sam has a flare for revenge, and this combined with his stubbornness makes him a dangerous person to piss off. Sam’s greatest weakness is his lack of intellect. He is dumb, quite frankly. He wasn’t very smart to begin with, and he never went to college, so his intelligence lags far behind that of most other soldiers. He is extremely self-conscious about his intelligence, and can get extremely angry if someone calls him stupid or dumb (he busted a marine’s head open once because the guy called him an idiot). He often hides his intelligence by pretending that he knows more than he actually does. Despite his lack of intellect, Sam is a good leader, with plenty of street smarts (hence his wisdom) and enough charisma to make people believe he knows what he’s doing. He likes being in a position of authority, but understands that not everyone can be a leader, and so respects other authority.

Nationality: American
Hobbies: Fishing, playing cards, playing with Sarge, working out, shooting things, hunting, camping. Most of Sam’s favorite activities happen outdoors.
Talents: Sam is good at climbing, camping, self-defense,
Weapons of Choice: Sam’s primary weapon is the Ares Shrike EXP-2 light machine gun. It is fed with box magazines and has a tactical rail on the bottom, which Sam carries two attachments for, either a bayonet or a flashlight. Sam’s sidearm is his old Sig Sauer P226 Navy semi-automatic handgun. It has the Navy SEAL insignia engraved into the top of the grip in gold. He also usually carries the regular soldier stuff; two flashbangs, two frag grenades, a flare gun, and a combat knife.

Role: Machine gunner/ infantry. Specializes in urban warfare and suppressing fire.

Bio: Sam has wanted to be a Navy SEAL since he was a boy. He was born in Fresno, California to a fighting family with very little income. By the time he was 4, his family split up. He went with his father, a wounded warrior who had his leg blown off by a missile in Vietnam, while his twin sister went with his mother. Sam’s dad had never gone to college, and because of this was cursed with joblessness when he got back from the war in 1974. He was hard-pressed to find work anywhere in town, and so money was always tight. Twice in his childhood, Sam found himself on the streets with his dad, evicted. Sam struggled immensely in school (like father like son, they say), but never had problems in any other teenaged category. He loved working out and, due to his musculature, there was never a shortage of girls around (for most of his life, as a matter of fact). He played as a linebacker on his high school football team, and was a first-team All-American in his senior year. He got a full athletic scholarship to USC, though he had no interest in college at all. He wanted to be a SEAL. And why, you ask? Well Sam had once gone to a football camp in Coronado, California that was hosted by the SEALs. Their workouts challenged his body more than any workout he had ever done, and he began to gain an incredible amount of respect for them. He sat around afterwards, listening to the old BUD/S stories, tales about storming Grenada and making ships disappear off the coast of Vietnam. He even met one SEAL who was a Medal of Honor recipient. He was inspired to become like these men and show the world that, despite his upbringing, he was good enough. But tales aside, Sam failed out of school sophomore year (not intentionally, mind you). He spent so much time partying and working out that he didn’t pay attention to his grades, and so he found himself alone and penniless. His father was disgraced, and turned to alcohol to comfort himself. So, Sam went and enlisted in the marines. His awful grades made this tough, but somehow he got in. He served a combat tour in Iraq where he fought on the front lines in the Second Battle of Fallujah. He returned from war ready to become a SEAL. He went into SEAL training and, despite its rigorousness, passed. He joined SEAL Team 3, and went to Afghanistan. He hunted the Taliban for years (he met Sam during this), and showed his stripes on the battlefield as a good morale-increasing leader and combat specialist. Upon his return, he was moved to SEAL Team Six, the elite super-secret counter-terrorist unit that everyone’s heard of (he met Sarge at this point). He fought in Afghanistan once more, and participated in Operation Neptune Spear, the raid on Osama Bin Laden’s compound. He returned victorious, but he would soon lose more than he realized.

One mission in particular, Sam did not go on. The week before he had torn a ligament in his knee while training, and so was in the medical ward. As the helicopter was landing with the rest of his unit, a Taliban RPG hit it, causing the copter to crash. There were no survivors. Sam saw it happen from the window of the medical ward, and ran out towards the crash. There was nothing he (or Sarge) could do. Basically, Sam lost all of his friends in one shot. He was sent back home, the lone survivor of his team, as he had fallen into depression. He almost killed himself twice, and once only survived because somebody walked into his room while he was about to pull the trigger of his Sig Sauer and talked him out of it. He went to rehab, and returned a healed man with a vengeance on his mind. Sam could have rejoined SEAL Team Six to whoop some Al Qaeda ass after what they did to him, but that was too nice. The SEALs had to go by the laws of the UN, US, and Geneva Convention. The Dreadnaughts did not. Sam joined them, hoping one day to return to Afghanistan and brutally murder the bastard that killed his friends.

Other:

Attributes:
21 points to divvy up however you like here

Strength: 4
Dexterity: 2
Constitution: 5
Charisma: 4
Intelligence: 1
Wisdom: 3

Skills:

puppy puppy puppy (totally not excited not at all)

JazzTap wrote:

Firstly, nice going, Jazz. Looks great as always.

Secondly, DB, have you noticed that my characters seem to stand above yours? It's like a running joke. Except this time, you might be able to beat Barry in an actual fight. Assuming, of course, he doesn't persuade you into shooting yourself.

Thanks all. Glad the art is pleasing. I've trimmed Ivan's hair, which does make him more recognizable from last time 'round.

Can't say I was expecting a dog. Statblock seems to work out well. Jirina's gonna like him, especially if he likes her. Tanis... won't. (Nobody is surprised.)

It hardly counts as butchering a quote if the meaning was neither inverted nor lost entirely.

Maybe Barry and Tanis will be partners in crime, eh?

Sure, until he tries to pull one over on her. Or vice versa. (It could be that this happens frequently, but then suddenly it's okay. Usually.)

I fully expected their relationship to be antagonistic, but it'll be lots more fun if they start on good terms.

Sarge

STR: 6
DEX: 4
CON: 5
CHA: 1
INT: 2
WIS: 1

Combat Skills
Melee Combat (Str+Con) 0. Sarge doesn't have thumbs.
Unarmed Combat (Dex+Con) 10. Sarge does have fangs.
Marksmanship (Dex+Wis) 0. Sarge doesn't have thumbs.
Explosives (Dex+Int) 5. Sarge does not have thumbs to defuse bombs, but has been trained to sniff them out and be generally aware of their presence. Also, he can pick up on weed if you need to find some.
Tactics (Int+Per) 1. Generally it boils down to "chase and then pounce"


Interpersonal Skills
Persuasion (Cha+Int) 1. Sarge isn't very skilled at manipulating others, albeit he can get a f*ckton of bellyrubs.
Intimidation (Str+Cha) 10. There's something primal about a living thing hell-bent on killing you and unable to be reasoned away that's more terrifying than any gun or blade.
Lying (Int+Cha) 1. You know how whenever you yell at your dog after they do something bad they kinda curl up and look away?
Regulation (Cha+Wis) 7. There's a reason dogs are used to help keep PTSD-afflicted soldiers from killing themselves. Sometimes ya just need somebody to cuddle. Christ I'm so alone
Leadership (Cha+Wis) 1. He's not allowed in the War Room after what happened last time.

Non-Combat Skills
Medicine (Int+Wis) 1. Licking it actually makes things worse.
Sneaking (Dex+Con) 7. Capable of being quiet, albeit being unable to traverse ladders and such limits some of his infiltration potential.
Camouflage (Dex+Con) 5. Not super great at blending in, but dogs are natural hunters.
Survival (Int+Wis) 10. ...what do you mean, survival?
Mechanics (Dex+Int)

Fluid Skills
Willpower (Wis) 10
Fatigue (Con+Str) 10
Morale (Wis) 10
Health (Con) 10
Stamina (Con) 10

BUFF
Req:
Str: 3

Your character has some semblance of physical power, whether it's from doing a lot of curls or competing in the semi-legal underground fight club the Dreadnaughts run in their free time. Regardless of the source of their physiological capabilities, enjoy a -1 to Melee Combat checks (that utilize heavy weapons or force) and Unarmed Combat checks (that utilize raw force). Stay buff, brah.

BIG HOSS
Req:
Str: 4, Con: 3
OR
Con: 4, Str: 3

Your character's in good physical shape, and are a visible gym-goer and push-uper-er. The results of their bodybuilding allow for -1 to Stamina and Fatigue Checks-because your character does, in fact, lift.


THE BEAR
(Runner-up Title: "Tickets To The Gun show")
Req:
Str: 5

Your character's fortitude and brawn are matched only by the grizzly bear, famed in legend and myth for its absolute power and close friendship with Christopher Robin. Your character can't sympathize with Atlas, because you once bench-pressed the Earth and it wasn't that hard. Enjoy another -2 to raw-force based Melee Combat and Unarmed Combat checks, as well as a -1 modifier to Intimidation checks. Also, Imma throw in a special modifier for any situations that require an application of your total strength.

FLOATS LIKE A BUTTERFLY....
Req:
Dex: 3

Your character's quick. Sharp reflexes and good hand-eye coordination. Your character's naturally on the observant side, picking up on their surroundings and always walking away from that arcade game with the moveable claw with the teddy bear. You prefer, however, to utilize this innate quickness by means of Marksmanship, where you'll enjoy a -1 to all your checks.

...STINGS LIKE A .44
Req:
Dex: 4

Holy hell, your character's quick. From the blur of their hand to their holster to the strange, bloodied hole that just appeared in their target's face, your character's a natural gunslinger. Or, perhaps, not-maybe their agility and ability to make split-second decisions manifests itself in piloting airplanes, or pressing A and B in the exact right combo to make the Poke Ball catch without fail. Regardless, you're good, kiddo. You'll gain a bonus to situations where a hair-trigger reaction is necessary.

HEALTH GURU
Req:
Con: 3

You know that asshole that's always going around telling people how many calories are in what they're eating? Your character's not like that. He/she does, however, have a good eye for their physical well-being, and maintains a solid amount of cardiovascular health. As a result of choosing to bring your lunch to work, Medicine checks on your character are -2 easier, because it's a lot easier to save somebody's life when they're not already dying of half a dozen other causes.

THE BULL
Req:
Con: 5

Enduring and steadfast, the bull is a classic symbol of endurance, vitality, and delicious beef. Luckily, your character won't be grilled to sizzling perfection anytime soon-but you will find that your superior physical condition is more resistant to poisons and -2 resistant to Health and Fatigue checks. Don't bother with the bulletproof vest, I'm not entirely sure it's possible to kill your character.


...Innocent?
Req for Males:
Con: 2 or lower
Str: 2 or lower
Cha: 3 or higher

Req: for Females:
Con: 3 or lower
Str: 3 or lower
Cha: 2 or higher

Must not have any of the BATTLE SCARRED perks, or the I CAN QUIT ANYTIME I WANT perk. The benefits from this perk cannot be utilized on the same person as the perks from SEX APPEAL

OR

Is a dog

Alas, poor Yorick, he was but a weakling, unfit for war. The Dreadnaughts don't hire those who don't have the physical and mentality tenacity war requires-but other people don't know that. Your character, whether it's breaking into tears on cue or being the team mom, the youngest member, etc, is just so precious. Too good for the carnage of war. Your character gains a -1 to Lying checks on people who are unaware of your charater's nature as a hardened-soldier, or, if your character is a non-combat member of the Dreadnaughts, on everyone. However, your character cannot attempt to seduce someone with SEX APPEAL, or have BATTLE SCARRED, as they will somehow find the "Puss N' Boots" act much less convincing afterwards.

CRY HAVOC AND LET SLIP SARGE

Honestly, there's not much to say here. He's a dog. He's gonna be really kick ass at dog stuff, like smelling people and chasing things. However, he's gonna be really bad at people stuff, like playing chess or living to the end of a movie with Will Smith. Given his disciplined training, Sarge is equipped to resist his instincts, but be careful-he's still a beast, and his greatest strengths and weaknesses are inherent to th-OH SH*T FRISBEES

Honestly would've loved if he had a Wisdom of 12 or something ridiculous.

I'm also torn because I want to do terrible things to all your characters and kill them all of in such horrible ways but he's a puppy, and I like puppies. Hm.