Dragon: The Embers Core Book - MrGone's Character Sheets

Deep Deep Deep Ones
Ones
To the Oroboroi Deep Ones pose the
greatest mystery. What are they? Where do
they come from? Why do they make
bargains in exchange for organs? Some
believe the Deep Ones came from the
furthest depths of the Dreamtide, originating
as Nightmares but piercing the Miasma and
becoming flesh and blood. That would
explain their similarities to the denizens of
the astral stretches. But still, they have a lot
in common with Dragons as well. Could
that state be some sort of infectious
corruption? What happens when a Dragon
makes too many bargains?
Corrupting Corrupting Bargainer
Bargainer
Bargainer
Extra Extra Heads
Heads
This Hydra has five heads, which means
it has four dots in the as of yet undefined
“Extra Heads” Aspect. This Aspect
grants the same benefits (and hindrances)
that an Antecedent Passenger’s extra
head does, though in greater degree.
Each extra head gives a +1 bonus to
Inferno and Bite attacks. Bite attacks
gain the Short Burst property [Another
+1 and some spread out wounds, but
little more] and Inferno attacks gain the
Long Burst property [+3 with the ability
to simultaneously attack a wide range of
enemies].
Likewise, the extra heads get to act on
their own, each granting an additional
instant action at the Hydra’s Initiative
Mod in the turn order. They don’t
usually cooperate, though, so these extra
actions are often spent going back and
forth or nipping at each other.
Quote: [In a low, vibrating mumble]
“Do you accept the terms?”
Background: There’s little to be had
here. The Bargainer is so utterly foreign no
background exists to be found. It’s as if it
was erased… or it never existed at all.
Description: The Corrupting
Bargainer, like all Deep Ones, is completely
aquatic. It’s as if various oceanic traits were
blended and then wrapped around the shape
of a man. Some have wings, some have
claws, and some have fins. In fact, pretty
much the only thing they have in common is
their deadpan demeanor. Often overlooked
is the stench, though—a Deep One smells of
wet rot and muck. A bucket of leaves left in
the rain for a month simulates the odor
pretty effectively.
Storytelling Hints: When a
character becomes unappreciative of what
she has, it’s time for a visit from the
Corrupting Bargainer. The Deep One will
make an enticing offer (from reviving a dead
loved one to killing an unstoppable foe, or
even a gift of personal power). This offer
does not come without a price, though,
which must be paid in both emotion and
body parts. To make players learn to
appreciate what they have, or to make them
suffer for their greed, use a Corrupting
Bargainer.
Attributes: Power 2, Finesse 6, Resistance
3
Skills: Academics 1, Brawl 2, Persuasion 4
Merits: Fresh Start
Cold: 2
Dread: 10
Willpower: 5
Code: 3
Virtue: Justice
Vice: Wrath
Health: 8
Initiative: 9
Defense: 6
Speed: 18
Aspects: Vile Blood 5, Regal Stature 3,
Beguiling Mandibles 4