Supercape

Slick Slick cursed as the masked man swung over too the group. What was this? He stood up, a little too fluidly for a decrepit vagrant. The bandana wearing man looked like he could handle himself, but it was still three against one, and the thugs were probably packing. Well, maybe it was time to shake things up a little bit. And this guy may just serve that purpose, without Slick having to break cover. Slick shuffled forward, getting within earshot. He clocked the new guys smell. A bit sweaty, tinged with adrenaline but not too much. Smell of some smoke chemicals. Guy was a pro.

Intimidate check for Drifter please!

No problem, no rush here! That's +3 initially - although if things change, the plan may need to be abandoned!

OOC thread for This thread For Dragonfly, Slick, Drifter, and maybe Nick. And anybody who may want to jump in!

Slick Slick didn't like being a vagrant. Firstly, in order to complete the disguise, he had to be a little odorous... and his sense of smell was to acute for that to be pleasant. Secondly, quite frankly, Slicked liked luxury and Slick liked looking good. The dishevelled unshaven and unkempt vagrant he had grown into, "mumbling bob" was none of these things. Still, it suited for the investigation. Slick had been asking around Southside and hanging around unnoticed. And things didn't look good. Slick would hardly call himself a socialist, but when Southside started sliding further, well, south, he felt he need to poke his nose in. New drugs had hit the allready deprived area, and the kids where high. Sitting on the sidewalk, mumbling to himself, Slick observed the three thugs, dressed in jeans and vests, talking to some young (15 year old) adolescent boy. The kid was unkempt and looked bad, sweaty and thin. Slick could smell the new drug on the kids perspiration.

Thanks for reassurance troll, points well made and well taken. Drifter sounds perfect for this thread. I'll see if any more interest then roll with it.

I would quite like to do a thread with Slick, a "low level" thread. Really about some drug pushers at the local school/college and getting to beat them up, intimidate them away, and lecture "the yooth". Before it gets too Iron Age, I am thinking more of "Nick O' Teen" than anything to gritty, although it may get a bit gritty of course. I'm thinking for a change enemies more being the thug and thug bosses kind of chaps. So PL 7/8 characters maybe. Any thoughs / interest in this?

Introduction Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence. The shapechanging hero(ine) who patrol's the streets and investigates injustice. Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume? No What is your full birth name? I had no name at birth. However, I became Felix Frederick Fassbinder when rescued as an infant. Where do you live? I have several homes (not just in America). The main one is a huge mansion outside Freedom City. How old are you? What year were you born (if applicable)? 1940, making me 70. Physical Traits Any I want! What is your gender? If not applicable, please explain. None, born hermaphroditic, I change gender at will. Felix Fassbinder is male. How would you describe your heritage? Unknown. I was experimented on as a fetus. How tall are you? Anything I want within reason! between 4 1/2 and 7 feet. As Felix Fassbinder, 5'8" What is your body type? Again, any I want. As Fassbinder, a slightly portly man. Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities? No. How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence? With grace, all flowing muscles, like a coiled serpent or prowling tiger. Describe your skin, eye, and hair color. Any I want! As Fassbinder, light skinned, blue eyed, grey hair. How do you wear your hair, if applicable? Do you have facial hair? Again, as I wish. Fassbinder is clean shaven normally. Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others? Depends on my appearance, but usually (not as Fassbinder), very attractive. Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks? If I wish Do you resemble anyone famous? Again... Do you have a dominant hand? Right What kind of clothing do you wear? As Slick, any costume for disguise. Often a tight spandex black and white costume. As Fassbinder, a smart casual blazer and shirt, or a business suit. Do you wear makeup? Don't need to. What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way? Very low to very high. No distinctive qualities. Do you have any distinctive habits, nervous tics, or mannerisms? Where did they come from, and what causes them? Do other people notice and remark on these habits? Do they annoy you or other people? No. History Where do you come from? A research facility outside Berlin, in the countryside. Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown? Came to America aged 5, after the end of WW II Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country? Yes, in general, my father and I made our wealth here. It is a land of oppurtunity. How do you feel about the place you come from? Germany has a shameful past but it is emerging from it. I have mixed feelings about it. I want it to recover. Where is your home town? What was/is it like? A research facility, very unpleasant. Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you? Similar to me, although I obviously had my powers. I used them to fit in. My father home tutored me, but I snuck away often! Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life? I'm good at running a business. And I like to party! I'm not really bad at anything. Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)? My first four years of life I was just a test subject. They where pretty traumatic, I still have the occasional dimly remembered nightmare. Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life. Being rescued by my adoptive father and coming to America. It really was the beginning of my life. What stupid things did you do when you were younger? Pretending to be other people, including older than I was. I drank and partied before I should have. Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it? I was home tutored mainly. Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not? Yes, several photo's of my childhood and father. I still have the serial number bracelet I had as an infant. When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision? My father always felt I had a special purpose. I guess I agree with him. My business is as successful as I could wish, and I guess it's time to turn my attention to a nobler cause, something my Father suggested on his death bed. Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why? No. Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you? I engaged in industrial espionage when we started out our company, using my powers. It's pretty unlikely that will come out from 40 years in the past. Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why? Not really, despite my powers. If you do have these secrets, what do you fear would happen if the truth became known? How far would you go to protect those secrets? Pretty far, mainly to protect my father and his (my) company. It's unlikely to have any really serious impact at this stage, so I wouldn't kill or use violence. I may bend the law slightly to protect the reputation of the company. Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge? No. Family What are your biological parents' names? Unknown. Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you. No. I was rescued by Fassbinder Snr at the age of 4 and he became my adoptive father. What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living? Initially he was a Jewish German resistance fighter, a war hero. So pretty respected. He was also a genius pharmacist and gained a very good reputation in America academically and locally. Where are your parents now? Dead. Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot? A bit of both. Initially we stayed in the same area, but as the business took off, we were often moving around. How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable). Very well, I was devoted to him and he was a kindly loving man. How do your parents view you now, or how would they? Probably proud, I am trying to follow his dying wishes. Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them. None known. What was your birth order in the family? Not known. Where are your siblings now (if applicable)? Do they have families of their own? What do they do? Not known. Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged? N/A Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular? They are all dead. I loved my father. Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)? Just my father. Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain. Not really. Perhaps I was a bit wild as a teenager, and rebellious. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? If so, please explain, including how it has affected your life. Not known. Do you have a partner and children currently? If so, please describe them. No. If you do not have a partner or children, do you want them someday? How firm are you in your opinion on this, and what might change your mind? Yes, although I am not firm in this. My mecurial nature may lead me to stray. What type of person would be your ideal mate? Attractive, Intelligent, and someone who accepts my peculiar physiology. That may mean they would have to be bisexual. Relationships Do you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them. Yes, as Fassbinder I enjoy poker evenings with Douglas Downberry, a scientist at the company, and Richard Redwood, the practical manager of the company (And his wife, Rita), all who are about 50-60 and pleasant company. When I change into a youthful woman, who parties at a local club "The Fierce Fox" (my name is Fiona Freeman) I am good friends with the Large (and Gay) Bartender, Roberto. Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend? Not really. Douglas is probably my best friend, a kindly scientist who shares my view on high standards of ethics in biomedical research. If you were to go missing, who would worry about you? My friends, and the stockholders of Fassbinder Pharmaceuticals. Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do? None significant, although I have had plenty of lovers. Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you. No. If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future? N/A What is the worst thing someone has done to you? Experiment on me as an infant. Where do your loyalties lie? In what order? I'm still working that one out. "To myself" certainly features. To my company, to America, and to fighting cruelty. Who or what do you trust the most? Why? My friends. My father's judgement. Who or what do you despise? Why? Human experimentation, it fills me with rage. What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess? Intelligence, and that calm kindliness of my father. I'm not so calm, or even calm. What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities? Cruelty, sadism, maybe stupidity. No, I don't have these qualities!. I don't like sexism or homophobia, having experienced all genders and sexualities personally! Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why? Felix F Fassbinder. And yes, it's hidden from everybody. Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower? I work OK in teams. I had to in my business, although as Slick, I tend to investigate alone. I am able to lead or follow. Are you on a super team? If so, how do you get along with your comrades? Do you trust them, or do you have secrets from them? No. Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that? A Poker club. Several ethical (medical) and business committee's. Felix is a bit of a recluse so he is not spending huge amounts of times on the committee's. Personality & Beliefs Who are your heroes? Winston Churchill for fighting the Nazi's. My father. America. Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances? No. Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it? Yes, I think. I guess the most rewarding part is fighting and winning, maybe I am taking my rage out on crooks. Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides? Probably not. What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)? I am still working that one out. Making my father proud. What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)? Probably the same. What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear? Being captured and experimented on. It will panic me and drive me to lash out, violently. Is there anything you would give you life for? Probably not. I love my life! How do you feel about money and material wealth? Do you desire it or disdain it? Are you miserly with what you have, or do you like to share? Is it a mark of success, or a means to an end? Yes it's important and it is a mark of success. I am a capatalist. How do you generally treat others? Friendly, maybe even flirty. Tend not to let people get very close unless I have known them a long time. Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused? No, and hence my trust has never been abused. Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence? Extroverted and confident. I look great! How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex? Flirty and seductive, very confident. What are your most annoying habits? Partying a little to hard, fooling people. Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why? Unethical scientists. What is your favorite food? Do you prefer any particular type of food? Do you take the time to enjoy your food, or do you eat as fast as you can? I have a very good sense of smell, with chemoreceptors all over my skin. I tend to like subtle, complex flavours. French cooking. Some german food as made and eaten by my father. What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)? Vodka. What is your favorite treat (dessert)? Apple Strudel. My father made it himself! Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat? No. What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike? I tend to like monochrome black/white colours (maybe that was all I saw as a child). I don't dislike any particularly. What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate? I like it all. Have a soft spot for Jazz... that's something my father and I thought was amazing about America. If you have a favorite scent, what is it? No, but I love smells! Do you have a favorite animal? No. What is your most treasured possession? Why? My father's service revolver that he used when rescuing me. He never liked it much, but it respresented a whole lot to me. Justifiable violence, maybe? Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts? Both. Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do? Unethical experimentation. Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life?How important is it to you? No, although my father loosely followed the Jewish faith and I know a bit about it. I guess I was brought up that way, although my father wasn't one to say that the religion's were different, he more just believed in a "God". Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special? My father. If you belong to a religious organization, how often do you attend? Do you have a specific place of worship, or friends within the organization? How much do you agree with the beliefs of your organization? I guess I am technically a member of the Jewish community and faith, but I haven't attended in years. Could you kill? Have you killed? Yes, I did once twenty years ago when I found a drug dealer experimenting on young kids. I guess I could again. What circumstances led to you forming that conviction, or taking that action? Rage, it was an emotional response due to my own trauma. Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they? Yes, to stop great evil. How would you react to watching someone kill another person? Would your reaction be different if the killer was a friend or an enemy of yours? It depends. If it was justified, I think I wouldn't be that shocked. How would you react if something important was stolen from you? Pretty angry, especially if I couldn't replace it. How would you react to public humiliation? Maybe laugh it off. How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you? I would be out for justice. It hasn't happened to me. I guess I am a vengeful person. What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why? Torture. That degree of cruelty. That kind of person is scum. If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours? Fornicate, drink, party, socialise, and then spend my last minutes contemplating my father and my life hopefully happy. Career & Training Do you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it? Not really, I know how to fight as I am strong and quick and have had my share of scrapes. Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person? Myself. Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them? My sense of smell. My skill at business. Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to? I run a multinational company! What is your preferred combat style? Hand to hand, quick, hard, and brutal. Have you ever received any awards or honours? No. What skill areas would you like most to improve in? Is there anything you can't do that you wish desperately you could? My investigative or spying ones. They would help me track down bigger crooks. How do you act around people who are more skilled than you in areas you'd like to improve? Are you jealous, or do you try and learn? I would try to learn! that's something I got from my father. Always learn. Lifestyle & Hobbies What is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine? Spend a few hours attending to the business, then choose an Identity and enjoy it. I don't have much of a routine for it to be disturbed. Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up? Poker, clubs, films and theatre. Jazz music. Fine cooking. Picked them up over the years. What do you do for fun? Anything! physical activities, parties, socialising, relaxing at the pool. Do you have a costume? What does it look like? Spandex black and white, but I don't always wear it when "undercover" or "underskin". How do you normally dress when not in costume? As Fassbinder, in a blazer and open shirt. Or a business suit. What do you wear to bed most nights? Nothing. Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like? No. Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables? My safe in my mansion. What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance? My private Jetplane, helicopter or one of my many cars! Miscellaneous Have you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make? No. If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body? My DNA. What would you like to be remembered for after your death? A force for justice. Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not? No. What do you perceive as your greatest strength? My strength. My cunning. What do you perceive as your greatest weakness? Fire! As a player, if you could, what advice would you give your character? Speak as if he/she were sitting right here in front of you. Use proper tone so they might heed your advice... Stop dealing with small fry and start looking at the bigger picture. Push yourself harder and get stronger. Don't let anyone get the drop on you. Try to fight when things are on your terms, don't loose self control and get goaded into a fight when the time isn't right.

Slick

Quentin became aware of a huge surge of power behind him, just to the left. Remarkable. It wasn't the normal ebb and flow of energy that criss crossed the power lines and circuitry of the arcade (very pretty, he acknowledged), but something several magnitudes higher in power, different in quality, and impossible in shape. The Kid spoke Japanese. Quentin didn't. But he could see the kid looked cool and confident despite his age. Hmph. Kids. Although he did look pretty cool, he conceded. He stiffened slightly and mustered up his composure. Well. All very well. But does he have a cape. I think not!. He had to start thinking more like Supercape, less like Quentin Quill.

Professor Quill walked along the amusement arcade determined to enjoy himself. He licked an ice cream absent mindedly, and tucked the cuddly toy he had won from hoopla under his other arm. It was a day for people watching. "Lets see what these colonials do for fun" he mused. And so he strolled along, watching the young couples in love, the screaming kids with stressed parents pretending to enjoy themselves, the inevitable vagrants trying to bum a dollar, the police officer enjoying his donut a bit too much, and various other displays of the infinite complexity of human nature. Coming to the arcade section was not particularly pleasant. Loud noises and scruffy teenagers. He sighed. When he was a lad, it was all homework and study. "Kids today" he mumbled. Mind you, some of these games looked quite fun! And, he had to concede, that asian girl over at an arcade looked was doing extremely well. A sterling performance, he noted, admiring her razor sharp reflexes. "Pretty little thing", he mumbled too, with a cheeky smile. Of course, he acknowledged, too young for him. Oh to be 20 years younger. Engrossed as he was, he didn't notice as his melted raspberry ice cream fell off the top of his tilted cone.

Supercape All part of the Show Sound and Fury Red Hot Science The Big Bathtub = 23 Coming to America Sea of Green = 22 Slick Crack is Whack One Pill Makes you Larger Plus Reputation and HellQ Threads (3 PP) As GM Crack is Whack Red Hot Science NPC's Knuckles O'Hagan (Bonus PP from NPC's to go to Supercape please!)

Professor Quill brushed down his immaculate tweed jacket and adjusted a particularly splendid green bow tie that he mistakenly thought displayed a fashionable sense of colour. "Time for a night off from heroics" he mumbled to himself, outside the theatre. And in he strode. Being a relative newcomer to the city, he was alone, and didn't recognise anyone there. He went to the bar, and ordered a rather pleasant vintage of Pinot Noir. Expensive, but worth it. He found himself striking up conversation with a rather tedious middle aged lady, an ex-actress who held on to her looks like they where a life raft. Unfortunately, the life raft had long since sunk. Her husband was a more amiable fellow, also a wine buff, and a theatre critic on top. "This should be a splendid evening" he murmured to himself. And adjusted his bow tie once more.

If this is still open, then Supercape would like to be involved. Going to a play is just the thing for a bumbling academic secret I.D! Incidently, Silhoute seems to be an expert in physics and behavioural sciences, like the Prof... any connection at the university?

Introduction Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence. The spiffiest cape in town. Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume? AKA "The Atomsmith" What is your full birth name? Quentin Quill Where do you live? 10 mins bicycle ride from Freedom University, in a comfortable riverside house. How old are you? What year were you born (if applicable)? I was born in 1970, making me 40 years old. Physical Traits I still have a boyish look, but my body isn't young anymore. Have a slightly stocky but robust build. What is your gender? If not applicable, please explain. Male How would you describe your heritage? Born in to a family of academics in London, direct descendant of Sir Charles Quill, admiral of the British Navy who participated in the sinking of the Spanish Armarda. It means I still have a coat of arms attatched to the Quill family. How tall are you? Just under 6' What is your body type? Stocky, and robust. Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities? No How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence? I am not graceful particularly, but I carry myself with a quietly confident air of a respected academic. Describe your skin, eye, and hair color. Blond hair, blue eyes, light coloured skin. How do you wear your hair, if applicable? Do you have facial hair? I have short, slightly unruly hair. No facial hair. Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others? Moderately so, in a subtle way. A handsome face and charming smile. Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks? Of course not, they wouldn't befit a professor. Do you resemble anyone famous? No Do you have a dominant hand? Right handed. What kind of clothing do you wear? As a professor, a tweed jacket, bow tie, and smart casual clothes. As Supercape, a blue/white slightly baggy costume and hood with enormous cape that flaps magnificently. My clothes are made of an unstable molecular latice that changes cut and colour according to my psychic wishes. Meaning the cape can be enormous or more sedate when need be. Do you wear makeup? No. What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way? It slightly low, reassuring, slow. Do you have any distinctive habits, nervous tics, or mannerisms? Where did they come from, and what causes them? Do other people notice and remark on these habits? Do they annoy you or other people? I tend to hide behind my cape when I get insecure. History Where do you come from? London, UK Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown? Yes, one year ago I was kicked out of Cambridge University (where I had trained and taught for 20 years), and ended up in Freedom City. Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country? Not particularly. I am a firm believer in democracy and western civilization, a less firm but still notable socialist. However, I have no particular allegiance to any one country. How do you feel about the place you come from? Fond, but not particularly patriotic. Where is your home town? What was/is it like? I was born in London town. It was vibrant and exciting, and had lots of museums! Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you? I went to a Grammer school, so most of my fellow chums at school were of a similar ilk. I wasn't particularly popular, but I wasn't bullied either. Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life? Yes, I'm very good at studying. This lead to a place at Cambridge University and a professorship there. I'm not much good at being at the centre of attention however, only when lecturing. Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)? Actually no, it was relatively normal. Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life. Passing my exams to get into Grammer School. My parents where very proud! What stupid things did you do when you were younger? Hardly any. Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it? I was Schooled in London, and was something of a swot. Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not? Only my school reports, a few certificates and medals. When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision? When I was kicked out of Cambridge last year. I realised that my theories where too radical, and yet I had come to possess considerable power. It felt like I had a moral duty to use these powers. Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why? Only slightly: I just say its my duty, without mentioning my past. Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you? No. Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why? I pretty much have to. Yes, I present myself as more confident than I am. Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge? Heavens, no! Family What are your biological parents' names? Humphry Quill and Cressida Quill. Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you. Yes What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living? My Father was an anthropologist, who was sometimes away travelling Africa (where he died). My mother was a piano teacher. Where are your parents now? Both dead, my Father died when I was 30, in Africa, and was never found. My mother died soon afterwards, perhaps from grief. Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot? Stayed in London all their life. How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable). Pretty well in general. They pushed me quite hard academically. Perhaps a little too hard. How do your parents view you now, or how would they? They would probably be pretty proud, except for my leaving Cambridge. Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them. No Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular? Not particularly. I was perhaps a little close to my mother. Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)? No Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain. No Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? If so, please explain, including how it has affected your life. Sir Charles Quill was a famous naval admiral at the battle with the Spanish Armarda. I guess it meant we always had a little pride and class in our family. Do you have a partner and children currently? If so, please describe them. No If you do not have a partner or children, do you want them someday? How firm are you in your opinion on this, and what might change your mind? Probably. I'm not desperate for these things, but they would be nice. What type of person would be your ideal mate? Calm, Intelligent, and beautiful! Relationships Do you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them. Not at the moment, I'm still rather new. Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend? No If you were to go missing, who would worry about you? My neighbour, the elderly Mrs. Cribbins, academic peers, perhaps some students. Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do? An old love of mine died 3 years ago after being mugged in London. I'm not a fan of muggers. Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you. Professor Ruffbury, head of experimental physics at Cambridge, who kicked me out. The swine! If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future? I'm sure old Ruffbury continues to pull strings to discredit me. What is the worst thing someone has done to you? Ruffbury again. Kicking me out after I blabbed about my theories on quantum entanglement. Where do your loyalties lie? In what order? To the good of humanity first. To democracy. To justice (and I include social Justice in that). To the advancement of science. Probably in that order. Who or what do you trust the most? Why? Logic. Who or what do you despise? Why? Dictators and social cruelty. What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess? An incisive mind. Someone who scrutinises what they do. Charm. I possess the first two, and a bit of the third! What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities? Certainty, cruelty, impulsivity. No, I don't possess any of these! Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why? Professor Quentin Quill, lecturer at Freedom University. Yes, it's quite a secret. I wouldn't want my quiet cosy life as an academic ruined by exposing me as Supercape! Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower? I work well in both. I'm not a leader or follower. I'm democratic! Are you on a super team? If so, how do you get along with your comrades? Do you trust them, or do you have secrets from them? No. Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that? I am a member of secular and socialist debating societies, and spend a modest amount of time in both. Personality & Beliefs Who are your heroes? Charles Darwin, Jeremy Bentham, various other scientists and philosophers. Always looked up to the founding fathers too. Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances? No Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it? Hmm. I neither particularly like it or dislike it. It's a duty but not an unpleasant one. Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides? Not from my perspective. What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)? Do some good, get some experience. What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)? Retired, and have furthered science! What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear? Probably having my cost life destroyed by my secret ID being exposed. Is there anything you would give you life for? Humanity. How do you feel about money and material wealth? Do you desire it or disdain it? Are you miserly with what you have, or do you like to share? Is it a mark of success, or a means to an end? I desire having enough. I desire that quite strongly. I like a cosy life with creature comforts. However, I'm not greedy beyond that. I don't view it as a mark of success. How do you generally treat others? Very politely. Kindly. On occasion, patronisingly. Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused? Yes I'm very trusting, and of course, it has been abused by students and scientists. Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence? It depends on the situation. In individual or small group situation, I'm confident. I feel a bit akward being idolised or the centre of attention. How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex? I try to be a bit more charming! What are your most annoying habits? Playing with my bow tie. Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why? People who claim the moral high ground. They really shouldn't. What is your favorite food? Do you prefer any particular type of food? Do you take the time to enjoy your food, or do you eat as fast as you can? I eat all sorts and love my food! I love fine food! What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)? Port What is your favorite treat (dessert)? Creme Brule. Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat? No. What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike? Blue. What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate? I like modern classical. I don't hate any music, aside from simplistic bad music, of any genre. Oh, and I despise autotuned voices. If you have a favorite scent, what is it? Freshly cut grass. Do you have a favorite animal? Not really. Not an animal lover. What is your most treasured possession? Why? My mother's piano. I can barely play it but its in my home and reminds me of her. Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts? Absolutely the latter. Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do? Of course, any I thought were morally wrong. Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life?How important is it to you? No, I am a strong secularist and athiest. Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special? No! Could you kill? Have you killed? I haven't, I could, but I wouldn't like it at all. Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they? Yes, to protect human life. That's probably about it. How would you react to watching someone kill another person? Would your reaction be different if the killer was a friend or an enemy of yours? With shock and horror. I would probably get extremely angry, and even violent if an enemy did it. How would you react if something important was stolen from you? I'd get pretty angry and strive to get it back. How would you react to public humiliation? Probably terribly badly. But it depends on the circumstance - ridicule would be worse. How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you? Again very angrily. It happened to an old flame 3 years ago. I would certainly seek justice, possibly vengeance... but I hope not murderous retribution. What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why? Murder, especially if sadistic. If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours? Smoke a fine cigar, drink a fine port, eat a splendid meal, and do so in the company of a lovely lady. Career & Training Do you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it? Absolutely none! Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person? Nobody taught me anything. Colt gave me my first few pointers. Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them? After study at Cambridge, I am an expert on physics, and have graduate level education in psychology and biology. Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to? Teach and research at Freedom University. What is your preferred combat style? Diplomacy followed by radiation attacks. With as much intellect behind them as I can muster! Have you ever received any awards or honours? Yes, several academic ones. What skill areas would you like most to improve in? Is there anything you can't do that you wish desperately you could? Heroic skills. Being a hero. Heroism. How do you act around people who are more skilled than you in areas you'd like to improve? Are you jealous, or do you try and learn? A little bit of both, but maybe more interested in learning. Lifestyle & Hobbies What is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine? I arrange my leisurely teaching and research activities as I wish. A heavy lunch. Maybe a debate. Evening at home or at a theatre with a good drink and good food. And I don't much care for that routine to be broken up! Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up? I am a lover of food and wine and know quite a bit about them. I enjoy debating. What do you do for fun? Drink, debate, eat. Do you have a costume? What does it look like? Yes, it varies slightly according to my will. Its generally blue and white, with a magnificent cape and hood, slightly baggy. How do you normally dress when not in costume? Smart Casual. I like courdroy and tweed. What do you wear to bed most nights? Pyjamas. Nice ones. Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like? Good heavens no! Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables? No What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance? By Bicycle if incognito, otherwise, flight (by plane or self propelled!) Miscellaneous Have you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make? No. Must get round to that at some point. If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body? No. What would you like to be remembered for after your death? A good man. Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not? Possibly. My powers can be quite "explosive" and cause collateral damage. I have to be careful. What do you perceive as your greatest strength? My mind. My ethics. What do you perceive as your greatest weakness? My inexperience. As a player, if you could, what advice would you give your character? Speak as if he/she were sitting right here in front of you. Use proper tone so they might heed your advice... Trust yourself and your commitment. Bear in mind you are inexperienced but able. Don't rush into things, look for some way to gain the advantage if you can. Remember that all hero's where new at one point, and you are no different. Be confident but realistic and learn when you can.

[floatr][/floatr] Power Level: 8 (122/128PP) Trade-Offs: +1 attack/-1 damage Unspent pp: 6 Progress to Silver: 23/60 (Bronze status earned with Supercape) In Brief: A horrible mutant treated with chemicals during WWII, now a shapeshifting hero of incredible physical prowess. Alternate Identities: Felix F Fassbinder Identity: Secret Birthplace: Berlin, Germany Occupation: Company owner of Fassbiner Pharmaceuticals Affiliations: None Family: None Age: 70 Apparent Age: varies. As Fassbinder, 50 Gender: varies. As Fassbinder, male Ethnicity: varies. As Fassbinder, caucasian. Height: varies. As Fassbinder, 5'9" Weight: varies As Fassbinder, 80 Kgs Eyes: varies. As Fassbinder, blue Hair: varies. As Fassbinder, grey Description: Slick changes form as others change clothes. Slick usually walks around as the reclusive Felix Fassbinder, a middle aged man with a rugged charm and average physique. When out as a hero, Slick usually adopts the form of a slightly androgenous, very attractive male or female with blond hair and bright sky blue eyes, who has a remarkable athletic physique. Often, and if needed, his/her skin will excrete a slick black oil. History: Slick is the product of Nazi experimentation in WWII. (S)he was born a malformed hermaphrodite. The experimentation didn't stop there. As an infant, (s)he was exposed to a variety of chemicals and treatments. It was only when (s)he was accidentally treated with experimental rocket fuel that something very strange happened - she bonded with the fuel and became the shape changing creature now known as slick. As WWII grew to a close, Slick was rescued by American soldiers, and taken back to America, to be dealt with by one Doctor Fassbinder, a scientist and Jewish German Resistance fighter. Morello came to view Slick as his own son/daughter, and brought him/her up. Slick grew up with Fassbinder, and soon took on the "permanent" identity of Felix Fassbinder, his son. Of course, Slick would frequently go out exploring the world in another shape. However, together they formed a strong bond, and a company, Fassbinder pharmaceuticals, that soon became extremely large, thanks to Doctor Fassbinders scientific expertise and Slick's business acumen. Slick always resisted becoming a hero, more concerned with looking after the Business as Doctor Fassbiner. However, on his deathbed, the Doctor told Slick that the time had come to let go of looking after him and find his own destiny. He always believed Slick had a higher purpose, one that God would reveal. Slick was not exactly a devout believer (although ostensibly he followed the Jewish faith), but the man's words touched him/her. Felix Fassbinder became more reclusive, and only occasionally dealt with the company. True, he held extravagant and wild parties, but his public life diminished. At the same time, the superhero(ine) Slick started patrolling the streets, a mean, lean fighting machine looking for a purpose. Personality & Motivation: Slick is a charming persuasive character, confident and persuasive, even seductive. Slick is still grieving for Doctor Fassbinder, a man who was more than a father to him/her. (S)he deeply wishes to justify his faith in him/her. Whilst Slick does not exactly know what purpose (s)he has, or what cause to follow, (s)he does want to make Doctor Fassbinder proud. Underpinning this, Slick is somewhat angry. Angry at her past, the Nazi's, and his/her own odd physical status. (S)he has also a slightly bemused attitude to gender stereotypes or sexual orientation. Given her own physical status, having been both (and being still) both male and female, (s)he will laugh at any prejudices in these regards. Powers & Tactics: Slick will generally try to attack with the element of surprise, taking on a low threat or familiar face and then striking. Slick is a fairly skilled fighter and has remarkable strength, which (s)he will use to fight in close range if at all possible. If it's not, Slick may well be in trouble, resorting to throwing objects or grabbing any ranged weapon. If possible, (s)he may try to fight in darkness to give him/her the advantage due to her chemical senses. Complications: Desire Slick is a seductive character who has an eye for the pretty ladies and handsome gents. Enemy Slick is still hunted by modern day Nazi Fascists, lead by Doctor Hans Hirschbeigel, an aged Nazi scientist who believes Slick's physiology holds the key to reversing the ageing process. Rage Slick will react violently and emotionally to any experimentation on human beings. Infact, Fassbinder pharmaceuticals has built up a reputation of the highest standard of ethics in their work, and has influenced many of today's rigorous ethical standards. Secret Slick has no desire for Felix Fassbinder to become known as Slick. Slick Slick's oily secretions are quite evident, both visually and (to a lesser degree) with olfactory senses, if they are activated. Abilities: 0 + 8 + 16 + 6 + 4 + 6 = 40PP Strength: 24 (+7) or 10 (+0) Dexterity: 18 (+4) Constitution: 26 (+8) Intelligence: 16 (+3) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 16 (+3) Combat: 12 + 10 = 22PP Initiative: +4 Attack: +6 ranged, +9 melee Grapple: +10 (Oily blob Form: +9 Melee, +1 Elongation), +16 (Human Form: +9 Melee, +7 Str) Defense: +8 (+5 Base, +3 Dodge Focus), +2 Flat-Footed Knockback: -4 Saving Throws: 0 + 0 + 3 = 3PP Toughness: +8 (+8 Con) Fortitude: +8 (+8 Con, +0) Reflex: +4 (+4 Dex, +0) Will: +4 (+2 Wis, +2) Skills: 32R = 8PP Bluff 4 (+7; +15 w/ Attractive 2) Craft (Chemical) 2 (+5) Diplomacy 4 (+7; +15 w/ Attractive 2) Disguise 0 (+3, +13 w/ Morph) Escape Artist +0 (+16 in Human Form, +5 in Oily Blob Form) Knowledge (Business) 7 (+10) Knowledge (Civics) 2 (+5) Knowledge (Current Events) 2 (+5) Knowledge (Life Sciences) 2 (+5) Languages 3 (English [Native], French, German, Spanish) Notice 3 (+5) Sense Motive 3 (+5) Feats: 15PP Attack Focus (Melee) 3 Benefit 4 (Status [Owns company], Wealth 3) Dodge Focus 3 Improved Critical (Unarmed) 2 Jack of All Trades Power Attack Uncanny Dodge (Olfactory) Powers: 27 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 2 + 4 = 36PP Alternate Forms 13 (26 PP Array; Feats: Alternate Power 1) [27 PP] Base Form: Oily Blob: Additional Limbs 4 (10 Extra limbs) [4PP] Elongation 1 (5 Feet, Range Increment 20 Feet) [1PP] Insubstantial 1 (fluid; Extra: Duration [Continuous]) [6PP] Strike 7 (Feats: Improved Critical 2) [9PP] Super-Movement 3 (Wall walking 2, Slithering) [6 PP] 4 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 6 = 26/26PP Alternate Form: Flesh: Enhanced Escape Artist 12 [3 PP] Enhanced Strength 14 (to 24/+7) [14 PP] Leaping 2 (x5 -- running long jump 85 feet, standing long jump 42 feet, high jump 21 feet) [2 PP] Morph 2 (any humanoid, +10 Disguise; Extras: Duration [Continuous]; PFs: Attractive 2, Feature [No disguise penalty for changing sex]; Drawbacks: Action 3 [Full round to change appearance]) [6 PP] 3 + 14 + 2 + 6 = 25/26PP Features 1 (Oily secretions are petrochemicals. Given sufficient time, Slick has natural access to a lubricating and flammable liquid. For example, it could be used to refuel cars, lit to provide light/heat, or to reduce friction on something it is coated on.) [1PP] Immunity 1 (Aging) [1PP] Regeneration 3 (Bruised 3 [no action]) [3 pp] Speed 2 (25mph / 250ft per Move Action) [2PP] Super Senses 4 (Normal Olfactory Sense, Extras: Accurate 2, Acute, Tracking) [4PP] Drawbacks: -2PP Vulnerablility (Fire Attacks; Frequency: Common; Intensity: Minor [+1 DC]) [-2PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Melee DC22 Toughness (Staged) Damage Abilities (40) + Combat (22) + Saving Throws (3) + Skills (8) + Feats (15) + Powers (36) - Drawbacks (2) = 122/128 Power Points

"Well, I suspect that's enough to get me started", smiled Supercape. "And i'll be sure to call on you chaps if the Gorilla does turn up. " Supercape still looked the same at first glance. But the perceptive would notice he carried himself just a little taller, his gaze just a little firmer, and his smile was no longer so tainted with insecurity. In short, he looked a little more like a superhero, a little less like a man in a large cape. "Colt, I guess the only way I'll truly get to be a hero is to get going with heroic actions. I can't thank you enough." He took the experienced man's hand and clasped it with both of his, shaking it earnestly. "Now, I'd best get going. Is it the front door this time, or are you still Mr. Security? That spiffing box thing again I suppose?"

Supercape breathed out long and slow. "I really hope it never comes to that. I would like to be able to sleep easy. But it strikes me that doing anything, even in that situation, is worse than doing nothing out of fear. A man has to do, as I believe you American folk say, what a man has to do. What would happen if Supercape never turned up at all? Mr. Simian would just activate his death ray. " "Yes, one has to do something. Even if its not easy. " Supercape looked at Colt. "It's not going to be easy is it? But I have to thank you for letting me know. Forewarned is forearmed, as they say. " He flashed a slightly nervous smile, full of a boyish charm that belied his years.

Just the sort of Ethical dilema that is so simple logically, but so hard emotionally. Supercape frowned, and massaged his forehead. "But there are so many variables. I guess its a judgement call, Colt. What is the fate of a few hundred compared to the fate of the planet?" Supercape knew the logical answer, but he was still only human. "I guess whatever I do, I'm going to regret it, Colt. Maybe that's the way it is to be a Hero. If you are asking what I think I should do, I would go for that death ray first. If you are asking what I would do, that's another matter. It's not easy to think calmly in that situation. I guess I will only know if I can hold true to what I should do under that kind of pressure. " He looked away, unable to look at Colt directly. "But if I caused those folks to die. It would rest heavy on me. Very heavy. I... I'm not sure, Colt. How do you live with this stuff?"

Out of the wall sprung 5 figures. Supercape scanned them. If nothing else, he couldn't be accused of recklessness. Quite the reverse. Whilst they looked human, their mass was all wrong. Mannequins, he realised. At least he wasn't being asked to shoot down real crooks! He noticed that four were carrying firearms. The last was carrying just an umbrella. And a normal one at that, no James-Bond-Poison-Dart device. The set up of this place made him half expect "Q" to pop round the corner and discuss his latest gadget laden car. Supercape wasn't quick, but he was methodical. Focussing his mind on each target one by one, and exciting the appropriate atoms, each of the gun wielding mannequins was bathed in a greeny-red radiation and exploded, disintegrated, or plain melted. Only the umbrella and its innocent holder remained upright. He gave Cape a smile. "Jolly good show! I might just pull this hero thing off!" he said with a little pride.

Supercape's Notice Roll 1d20+10=25

"Well", answered supercape, cracking his knuckles. "The mind is a wonderful thing... especially mine", he smiled and gave a wink. He felt more at home now, thanks to Colt's natural charm. "I won't go into the math, but its all about how the mind can change quantum states of particles. If you want to call them particles. I'm not sure I do. " "So, by doing so, I can create electromagnetic radiation. By directly exciting atoms". Untrue to his word, he excitedly started spieling out complex maths and physics that would be incomprehensible to all but post graduate level physicists. "...So, pragmatically, this allows one to do THIS", he finished, exhausted by his monologue. And with a wave of his arm, and a blurring of the air, came a flash of green radiation at the end of the hallway, causing the remains of the clay targets to melt and burst. Supercape was quite pleased with himself. "Its all electromagnetic radiation you see, from atomic energy. I can create it anywhere. Give me a target, and I can do all sorts with it. "

Supercape was impressed. He was used to high tech stuff, working at the University. But this place had class even by his standards. "Magnificent", he spluttered. "And thanks for the ride. Nice little Box you have! Interesting mechanics." "This is the Underground, you say?", Supercape babbled, not really paying attention to Cape for a few moments as he spun around, taking in all the sights, sounds, and other impressions of the place that his extraordinary senses let him. "Impressive. Splendid. Quite a show!" Feeling more intimidated than ever, he grasped at his cape that fluttered and expanded. Drawing it around his body, he attempted a display of more confidence. "Now then sir, how might I demonstrate my credentials?"

Supercape has his supersenses on here, detect energy and mass (Accurate, acute, ranged, radius).

Supercape took the blindfold. "X-Ray Vision? Um. No. Not exactly X Ray Vision. Not X Ray vision so to speak. " Supercape looked Colt up and down. On the one hand, he didn't want to start lying. On the other hand, he didn't relish the thought of how he might be carted off to the base if he owned up. As far as he knew, there wasn't any practical way of forcibly turning off his ability to sense mass and energy around him. Aside from being knocked out. And it looked like Colt could be a man of just such pragmatic measures, and a mean hook. "Well...." he paused. "It's not so much X ray vision. But, I don't think this will really do the job." He handed the small blindfold back with one hand, and started rubbing his jaw unconsciously with the other. "I don't suppose you could just trust me?" He gave a nervous smile...