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Ace of Aces -The persona was practically born in a plane. She may Activate th1s Descriptor to gam Successes in stunt flymg, dogfighting, and landing. She also has excellent knowledge concerning plane repa1rs, notable air battles, and anything per taimng to pilot-hood. Or· Stuntperson, Crack Cryptographer, Motocross Champ Ambidextrous - The role possesses equal capacity of motion with either hand. She can surprise people by using her"off-hand", and is less Inconvenienced when her'primary hand' gets wounded Or- Contortionist, Multi-lingual Arch-Magi -The role is a recognized master of the arts arcane. Whether or not the persona in question is capable of performing feats of awesome mystical m1ght or not, it is generally accepted that she could. She may also possess great knowledge of the occult, and the inner workings of magic. Or- Computer Engineering Ph d., Cult Leader, Shaman Bear-The character Is a bear That's nght a bear, le. fur, teeth, immense claws. and everythmg. This Descriptor may be Activated to gain Successes in foraging, fishing, biting, woodland survival, and growling. Alas the character must labor under the restraints of a terrible soctal stigma. You'd be surprised at how few mayoral inaugurahons bears get invited to (the world JUst isn't all hiberna tion and p1cnlc baskets) Or-Talking Horse, Family Dog, Mutant Turtle Blind-Sadly the role has lost her sight due to misfortune, or some ailment However all is not losllt Is often said that when a person loses the use of one sense, others become sharper to compen sate The role may Activate this Descriptor to gain Success w1th her remaining senses. Or - Deaf, No Fash1on Sense. Lost Chameleon - No matter the social situation the character finds herself in, she always blends 1n with the crowd Be Ita presidential conformation, gang party, or homeless-person's convention: she never seems out of place. Or· Non-Descript, Shape Shifter, "Zellg" Chosen One-The character has a very special place in the plans of H1gher Powers She plays an Important role in their schemes, and they will see to her safety, and educalton Unfortunately, these Powers aren't alone in the1r contest Rest assured that the1r opponents wont appreciate the meddling of this Chosen One Or-Destined for Greatness, Prodtgal Son, Kw1zats Something or Other 42 Theatrlx - The Core Rules Close to the Throne - The role 1n question belongs to the bloodline leading to the throne, and IS not far removed from 11 All It would take IS for a few strategic 'accidents' to be arranged, and the entire kingdom would be kneeling before her In the mean time, she has the advantage of being close to the top. People are always trying to curry her favor, and very few are willtng to anger her Or - Due for Promotion, Pnncess, Full Apprentice Cool Car-The character's daddy hasn't taken the T-bird away, at least not yet. Th1s Descriptor may be Activated to win drag races, get to places qu1ckly, or impress guys The poss1bihlies are only hmlted by the road conditions Or- Streamlined Cargo Freighter, Wind Stallion, Magic Carpet Cop - This Descriptor may be Activated to gain Successes In intimidation, criminal research, and making arrests Pass1vely, the role can carry a pistol, walk through police lines, and fix tickets Or- U. S. Marshall, Lawyer, Priest Direction Sense-An ability to unemngly determine the direction to a thing Or- Bump ofDirect1on, Drawn to Carrots. Sense for Evil, "Where's my Hougan?" Explosive-The persona is, well, short fused. She tends to fly off the handle easily, and probably isn't someone you want to tell bad news to at a party. On the other hand, her quick reactions tend to give her an edge over others when speed of decision is a factor Or· Lightning Reflexes, Alien Warnor, The Ninja Code Extensive Library - The character possesses a reservoir of knowledge. This will be useful for looking up pertment facts, and/ or figures. Or - Internet Sysop, Eidetic Memory, Smart Neighbor First Son - The character is fortunate enough to occupy a coveted position Within the family un1t The character never has to wear hand-me-downs, IS the first In line for the inheritance, and can expect some degree of authority over his younger siblings Or- Daddy's little Girl, Alpha Male Flying Thief - For as long as you can remember you've had a great talent for unburdening others of their material possess1ons Now that you've learned the secret of flight. nothing can stop you. Walls no longer matter Who needs rope when you can just swoop in from above? And as for escapes.. well let's JUSt say they've become a lot eas1er Or - Invisible Spy, Precognitive Investment Consultant, Shapeshlfting Troubadour
Good Fence - The persona knows someone who is always available for converting items of questionable ownership into that ever elusive commodity - cash. This someone is also skilled at keeping such interactions secret. Or- Shady Art Dealer, Mudskil's Wand of Transformation, Fixer Gunslinger- The persona is unusually adept at the nuances of the shoot-out. With this Descriptor, the persona can spend a Plot Point to make Successful shots with a gun, or make Statements about the business of gunfighting that may be taken as gospel. Or- Master Swordsman, Ace Bombardier, Darts Champion Hideout- Never has there been anything quite so nourishing to the human psyche as a private place to retreat to, and the role just happens to have one. The role can go there to lay low, recuperate, or reload; whatever strikes her fancy. After all, it is her Hideout. Or- Safe House, Secret Base, Sewers Immense - Just plain big. The character is impossible to move when she doesn't want to be. The character can often deny others passage by simply standing in the way, and can be quite imposing if she needs to be. Or- Bulging Biceps, Juggernaut, Giant Magic Sword - The character possesses a sword of ancient eldrltch power. It's powers are beyond the ken of mortal men, and more importantly, the knowledge of the character. It is indestruc tible, razor sharp, and often warns the character of impending doom. It may possess even more abilities, but only time and tide will tell. Or- Laser Sword, Fathers Six Gun, Shield of Theros Really Cute - The role is just plain cute as a button. She may Activate this Descriptor in a plethora of social situations, and is probably treated quite nicely (Passive usage). The down side is that some people may assume that she has more looks than brains, but of course, this can be an advantage in itself. Or - Sparkling Teeth, Awesome, Aura of Rightful Authority, Venus' Blessing Rich - The persona is blessed with wealth, never has to worry about her next meal, or how much the repairs to the car will cost. This can also be a measure of temporal influence. Or- Corporate CEO, Sultan, Famous Actor Secret Identity - The character has reason to pursue a second life. Most likely she is trying to protect the innocent people who are important to her. If her secret were to come out, they might be put in danger. And there's no telling what one of the character's enemies could do with such information. Or- Mysterious Past, Lycanthropy, Wanted by the Law Sidekick-A cast member who follows you around, helps you out, serves as comic relief, and occasionally gets into trouble. Or- Lovely Assistant, Nosey Neighbor, R3 Unit Silly- "You're just being silly!" Well yes, but it's not all drawbacks. The role possesses a unique perspective on life that eludes the normal man. Often this 1s misunderstood, but occasionally the character is able to make intuitive leaps that break pastthe barriers of conventional thought. She may come up with ingenious, albeit strange solutions to insurmountable problems. Or- Weird, Otherworldly, Alien, Cracked Smuggler- The character is a smuggler, and has been for some time. She can call upon this status to find suitable cargos to haul, recognize bribable customs inspectors, and know the safest routes to take. Or- Gunrunner, Net Jockey, Stagecoach Driver Teenager - The character in question is on the young side of mature. While this does come with some drawbacks, like not being able to get into over 21 clubs, not being able to vote, and not being trusted with the keys to the secret base, things aren't all bad. For instance, you may be overlooked by the local authorities, and you actually remember all that stuff they taught you in high school. Or- Kid, Young Looking Undefeated - Let's face it, your the best, and no one has ever proven otherwise. No matter how many challengers have come, you have vanquished them all. This has earned you a vast reputation, one which you have been able to capitalize upon in the past. Lately, very few have been brave enough to question your ability, and sometimes you worry that you may lose your edge. Or- Shrack, Master of the Shaolin Temple, Lucky Underworld Contacts-The role is familiarwith and known by the seedier side of society. She can often call upon these personages for information on upcoming quasi-legal goings-on. Or - Government Contacts, Guild Member, Archbishop, Social Butterfly Well Equipped- The persona seems to always have the proper tools. No matter what the situation, she has come well equipped. Or- Utility Belt, Omni-Gadget, Aztaroth's Tool Box Wounded - The character is afflicted with an old wound. This unfortunate condition will cause her occasional problems, and may make her incapable of certain physical activities. Or- No Left Foot, Bad Memory, Cursed, Slow Healer Zombie- The character is dead, but things aren't as bad as they seem. Someone has been kind enough to restore your mobility. Once you learn to live with this condition it can be quite useful. Sure you may have picked up a few 'odd' quirks, but you know what they say, "You can't kill what's already dead." Chances are, not much is going to slow you down. Having your arm blown off might make it hard to untie your shoes, but you can always sew it back on later. Or- Vampire, Werewolf, Android, Statue Theatrix - The Core Rules 43
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