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[OOC Thread] The Lesser of Two Heresies.
LuckyDee:
Blegh, having a crappy evening and getting shot by every sergeant I run into only makes it worse. Time to draw up my character for this instead.
LuckyDee:
I'm gonna go with the Origin Path system, using the knowledge I have from playing Necromunda as a basis. As such:
* I'll be a Hive World character, Abhuman preferably (stock to be determined), originating from somwhere in the Underhive
* I'll go for Stubjack as a Birthright, as I grew up in gang life.
* I'll be a Criminal / Wanted Fugitive, found guilty on charges as diverse as theft, armed robbery, assault, murder and anything else the Arbites care to slap on me
* I'll take Press-Ganged for a Trial, fits in nicely with the concept I have in mind.
* I'll go for Pride as Motivation; I'll take the Heirloom effect, but instead of rolling on the table it might be nice if the GM comes up with something appropriate.
* I'll take the Rogue Trader Path; it fits the background I have in mind best.
So, Sil, if you see this, let me know if this fits the bill; in the meantime, I'll work out the character a bit further (more in terms of background than rules). As with most characters I do, I have a general feeling of who he is, though it might take a little time to put in words...
LuckyDee:
My true name I have left behind after my ascent into the ranks of the Sons of the Iron Star, one of the gangs of House Orlock. Despite my deep blue leathery skin, clearly marking me as an Abhuman, I have been considered a full-fledged member ever since I saved Grek, the gang leader from being shot by one of the Adeptus Arbites – I broke his neck a mere five minutes after my wife and daughter were killed in a raid on our territory, executed by the Arbites in order to root out the Sons. Saving Grek was nowhere on my agenda, but it did immediately provide me with a new home. Sadly, it also sealed my fate as an outlaw and renegade.
From that point on, my distrust in authority developed into a deep-seated hatred, which only served to enable me to easily establish my position with the Sons. I am praised for my composed demeanour and decisive conduct, and for never letting down those who trust in me. I have threatened, I have stolen, I have assaulted and killed – though I have never acted against women or children. I will do anything to protect my people, to feed them and to help them eke out an existence in the barren wasteland that is the Underhive.
To be continued..
LuckyDee:
OK, building the character (I'm ignoring skills for the moment, just concentrating on stats). I rolled the following:
WS 36 Int 41
BS 34 Per 37
S 38 WP 42
T 37 Fel 39
Ag 34
* Hive World origin would give me Fel+5 and T-5. I didn't grow up in the Hive itself though, but in the Underhive; I think Per+5 instead of Fel+5 is more likely. I rolled 4 on the D5 roll for Wounds, giving me 2*3+4+1 = 11 Wounds. I rolled a 7 for Fate, which translates to 3 points.
* Stubjack gives me a +5 to choose on WS and BS; I'll take the latter. -5 to Fel though, and 2 Insanity Points (my first low roll, but I'll try hard to go insane during play, promise).
* Being a Wanted Fugitive doesn't modify any scores.
* Same goes for being Press-ganged (Unwilling Accomplice)
* And for Pride too.
For the GM:
* If you have another Path for me that would better fit a Ganger/Scummer, please supply.
* As to my being of Abhuman stock: I had a sort of Lizardman in mind, head shaped like a komodo dragon's but with a dark blue/greyish skin, and more leathery than scaly. I'd propose a Fel-10 / T+10 for this (or maybe and extra Wound instead of the T bonus). Please let me know what you think.
Without the Abhuman modifiers, I'd get:
WS 36 Int 41 Wounds 11
BS 39 Per 42 Fate 3
S 38 WP 42 Insanity 2
T 32 Fel 34
Ag 34
Awaiting response before continuing...
Silhar:
Works for me, but instead I'd give you -5 Fel and +1 Wounds.
The rest is awesome.
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