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Catherine shook her head at Fleur's question. "I'm planning to work for my dad's company for a while- if I work with some of the people he brings in when they're doing construction work, I could get some experience."
The young woman shrugged. "After that, I'm thinking of getting a job at a construction firm, with some experience already gained. Haven't planned out which one, but that's years away."
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Introduction
Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence.
Rich kid of a wealthy industrialist and an Australian superheroine.
Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume?
Nope!
What is your full birth name?
Catherine Elizabeth Fields
Where do you live?
Nice apartment in Freedom City, near the uni.
How old are you? What year were you born (if applicable)?
22, and I was born in 1990.
Physical Traits
What is your gender? If not applicable, please explain.
Female!
How would you describe your heritage?
Pretty much all British Isles. Bit of everything from there, though…
How tall are you?
152 cm- 5 feet for Americans.
What is your body type?
Petite and lightweight.
Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities?
Nope!
How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence?
Fairly light on my feet, but I’m pretty confident most of the time.
Describe your skin, eye, and hair color.
Light skin, emerald eyes, brown hair.
How do you wear your hair, if applicable? Do you have facial hair?
Loose but short, and no facial hair.
Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others?
…I suppose I am. I’ve been flirted with, so I suppose others agree.
Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks?
A birthmark on my upper back. No, I’m not taking my shirt off to show you.
Do you resemble anyone famous?
Nope!
Do you have a dominant hand?
Right-handed.
What kind of clothing do you wear?
Fairly casual most of the time. Jeans, a shirt of some kind, a pair of Australian work boots, and an Akubra. I can go with a dress if it’s formal, though.
Do you wear makeup?
Not unless it’s a formal situation… makeup tends to look tacky on me.
What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way?
Fairly light soprano voice.
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’m pretty energetic… and sometimes my mind works a lot quicker than other people, so I can confuse them. It gets annoying sometimes, yeah.
History
Where do you come from?
Wahroonga, Sydney, Australia!
Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown?
Yeah, I’ve moved to Freedom City for university.
Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country?
Yeah, I’m pretty loyal- I love Australia.
The government… let’s just say I disagree with politics turning personal.
How do you feel about the place you come from?
“I love a sunburnt country,
A land of sweeping plains.â€
Mackellar said it best. Love it.
Where is your home town? What was/is it like?
Wahroonga, it’s a suburb of Sydney- near the north. I like it. Quiet and peaceful.
Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you?
Well… the school I went to was quite mixed, so there wasn’t a minority or majority of stuff. I suppose that taught me that what we look like doesn’t really matter.
Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life?
I’m brilliant at maths. Love it, too. So, obviously, I’m becoming an architect, which does have a lot of maths involved.
Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)?
Nope. That’s something I’m grateful for.
Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life.
Well… I suppose when I got my powers? I’ve not had defining moments as much as defining periods. Like when I was learning how to control my powers at the Claremont Academy, I also learnt a lot about why superheroes do the things they do.
What stupid things did you do when you were younger?
…not… much. It’s more ‘don’t look before I do something’ than anything else. There’s nothing major that sticks out.
Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it?
Tara Girls High School, in Sydney. Went all the way from Kindergarten to Year 12. And I loved it- sure, there were some mean kids, but… you just try not to let them get to you.
Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not?
I’ve kept a few birthday gifts… a teddy bear my dad made me when I was… really small. I think 4. I’m not sure exactly what he put into it to make it last so long, but I’m not complaining.
When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision?
...I suppose I made the decision during my last year at school. There… wasn’t a single moment. Mum and dad were supporting, but they never tried to push me into becoming a superhero, and I’m grateful for that.
Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why?
Nope. I have this power given to me for a reason. Oh, sure, it’s a mutation, but nothing really happens by pure luck. Everything can be traced back to God. So, might as well use His gift to help others.
Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you?
Nope.
Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why?
To protect my identity as Vector? A bit, yeah. Not much, though.
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?
Like I said, nothing dark and deep.
Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge?
Nope.
Family
What are your biological parents' names?
Michael Fields and Opal Fields.
Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you.
Yes, I was.
What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living?
Very good standing- Dad’s an inventor and head of a multibillion international company, and mum generally works as his secretary.
Where are your parents now?
Back in Sydney- unless they’re on a business trip.
Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot?
Mostly stay in Sydney- they do go on business trips, but dad tries to limit that.
How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable).
Very well. They raised me well, and they’re still supportive.
How do your parents view you now, or how would they?
…they’re very proud of me. Sometimes I wonder if dad’s kind of… living through me? I know he never pushed me into becoming a superhero, but he’s never been able to go out and fight- he just doesn’t have it in him to throw a punch, let alone fight crime, and… me and mum don’t view that as a bad thing, but he’s sometimes frustrated by it. Ah, rambling. Next question?
Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them.
I’ve got two younger siblings- my sister, Anna, is in high school right now, and my brother, Brian, is in primary school. They both think it’s ‘so cool Cathy’s a superhero!’.
What was your birth order in the family?
Me, Anna, Brian.
Where are your siblings now (if applicable)? Do they have families of their own? What do they do?
Both at school
Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged?
Yeah, I call them pretty much every couple of days.
Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular?
…I honestly can’t pick.
Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)?
Dad. He’s been the most supportive member of the family, and I always know he’s there to talk to.
Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain.
Not that I can think of.
Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? If so, please explain, including how it has affected your life.
Again, if there is one, I know not.
Do you have a partner and children currently? If so, please describe them.
Nope. That’s… a few years off at least.
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?
…I don’t know. Maybe?
What type of person would be your ideal mate?
Someone who doesn’t try and limit me, someone who accepts me for who I am.
Relationships
Do you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them.
Charlotte. She’s a friend of mine from uni- pretty smart. How we became friends… she’s got a pretty blunt personality, doesn’t think twice about telling brutal truths. I didn’t care, she doesn’t care that I’m the daughter of a multi-billionaire.
Few other friends from uni, and some I keep in contact with from Tara.
Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend?
Probably Charlotte, again.
If you were to go missing, who would worry about you?
Dad, mum, siblings, Charlotte, my friends from school, and the newspapers would probably mention it at some point.
Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do?
No, I haven’t. Hope I never do.
Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you.
Nope. I assume I’m going to make them at some point, though- superheroing always goes that way.
If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future?
Not sure. Strike at friends and family? Try to unmask me, maybe, I saw what happened to Captain Thunder a few years back.
What is the worst thing someone has done to you?
…vicious rumors. There was a group of girls in high school… eh, try not to dwell on that. I had no problems going to teachers at the time if I was being bullied.
Where do your loyalties lie? In what order?
God, family, friends, Australia.
Who or what do you trust the most? Why?
God, but let’s limit this to humans for the sake of fairness. My dad, I’d say. Always been there for me.
Who or what do you despise? Why?
Anyone who tries to exploit or attack people who can’t defend themselves.
What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess?
Loyalty, respecting knowledge, the courage to stand up for what you believe in- not necessarily physically. I… like to think I do. Know I’m not perfect, though.
What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities?
…lack of respect for others. Thinking others’ opinions don’t matter.
Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why?
Yeah, I do. My parents, my siblings, Mr. Summers, and Charlotte. No one else, though.
Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower?
I’m fairly good at teamwork. I’m… more a planner than a leader, if that makes sense? I can make a plan, but I’d give it to the leader and let him execute it.
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, I’m not on a super team.
Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that?
There’s a small church near my apartment that I go to- it’s a fairly nice place to go. I spend Sunday afternoons there, unless there’s vital hero work.
Personality & Beliefs
Who are your heroes?
Dad, and… okay, it’s cliché, but the Centurion’s death is actually a pretty big inspiration. He fought to the end to save everything.
Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances?
Fortunately not.
Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it?
Love it. Love saving people.
Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides?
Give it up? When I can’t do it anymore- crippling injury, or if I lost my powers somehow. Switch sides… noooo, I don’t think so. Not for real. I might fake it to go undercover or something, but… I’m not sure I could pull that off.
What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)?
Continue university- I’d like to finish my Bachelor degree and start on my Masters.
What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)?
Work as an architect, and continue being a superhero.
What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear?
…losing my family or friends. I… haven’t ever had it triggered, but I’d likely start fighting… a lot nastier than I do normally.
Is there anything you would give you life for?
Save an innocent 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?
…ooooh. Given how rich my family is, I need to answer this carefully, don’t I?
Okay. My opinion is that it’s all right to save some money, but you shouldn’t be miserly with spending, or with giving. It’s not a mark of success, it’s a means to an end. More to the point, it doesn’t last. It’s far better to spend it now rather than hoard it.
How do you generally treat others?
I try to treat others kindly and with respect. And I try to not care about what they appear like. I’m not sure I always succeed… but I try my best anyway.
Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused?
Fairly trusting, I think. Not ‘trust anyone’, but I generally trust people who’ve been friendly to me. And thank god, that’s never been abused.
Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence?
Fairly outgoing. I’m pretty confident most of the time.
How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex?
Chat. Become friends if they’re nice people and don’t just have nice butts. See where it goes from there.
What are your most annoying habits?
Like I said before… tend to think a bit too fast for others sometimes.
Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why?
People who can’t see beyond their own stupid prejudices.
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’m a big fan of lasagna. I… generally prefer simple over fancy foods. I do take time to enjoy my food.
What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)?
Apple juice. I actually don’t like the way alcohol tastes, so that’s out.
What is your favorite treat (dessert)?
Ice Cream!
Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat?
Overly hot spices.
What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike?
Blue. I don’t like extremely bright pink. Just… urgh.
What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate?
I like classical type music. I’m also a bit of a fan of J-pop (especially Yuki Kaijura). On the other hand, Death Metal… urgh.
If you have a favorite scent, what is it?
Vanilla.
Do you have a favorite animal?
Hmmm… dolphin, probably. Smartest non-human animal around.
What is your most treasured possession? Why?
…teddy bear dad gave me. Still sits on my shelf.
Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts?
I don’t mind ‘roughing it’, but I don’t do it for the sake of it.
Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do?
Prostitution, assassination, drug-dealing.
Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life?How important is it to you?
I believe in God, yes. Most important thing to me, and I try to let it influence all my decisions.
Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special?
Mum, mainly. She taught me about God.
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?
Most Sundays- like I said earlier, unless hero stuff pulls me away. I worship at a church near my apartment, and I’ve got a few friends there. I… agree with most of it. I’m Anglican, it’s a Methodist church, so there’s some disagreements, but nothing massive.
Could you kill? Have you killed?
I could, but I’ve never had to, and I don’t even want to.
What circumstances led to you forming that conviction, or taking that action?
How my parents raised me.
Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they?
To save an innocent life, if there’s no other way.
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?
I’d be… sad that it happened. No matter who. My opinions of the person who did the killing would vary depending on why they killed, though.
How would you react if something important was stolen from you?
Call police, then try to find it.
How would you react to public humiliation?
Either own up to my mistakes (if that’s why) or try to prove my innocence (if I’ve been framed).
How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you?
…I… don’t know. I’d like to think I’d behave rationally… but I could go on a rampage of revenge.
What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why?
Destroying a soul. An even greater destruction than physical death.
If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours?
…contact my family, contact my friends, put my affairs in order… kiss a cute guy, then put on the mask one last time and go out doing as much good as I can.
Career & Training
Do you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it?
Some, at Claremont Academy.
Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person?
Duncan Summers. And… mostly student-teacher, although he gave me some friendly advice.
Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them?
Vector manipulation, nothing else.
Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to?
No, not yet, but like I said before, I intend to become an architect.
What is your preferred combat style?
Go in, use my powers as best I can. Soak up the hits for everyone else.
Have you ever received any awards or honours?
None as yet.
What skill areas would you like most to improve in? Is there anything you can't do that you wish desperately you could?
Hmmm… maybe increase tactical knowledge, I think.
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 try and learn. No use being jealous.
Lifestyle & Hobbies
What is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine?
Get up, go to uni, get home, do hero work. It’s annoying for that to be interrupted, sure, but not too much.
Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up?
Well… I’m a major chess fan- both playing and reading about it. Board games in general are cool.
What do you do for fun?
Watch anime, play chess, read novels.
Do you have a costume? What does it look like?
Figure-hugging bodysuit, all in blue, with a white cross on my chest and the Commonweath Star at the center of the cross.
How do you normally dress when not in costume?
…didn’t I answer this before?
What do you wear to bed most nights?
…not really appropriate, don’t you think? Sleeping dress most of the time.
Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like?
A watch my father designed, but not much else.
Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables?
The bank. I’ve got monetary values, but no particular objects like that.
What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance?
Local, I go for the car. Long-distance… well, I can generally get a ride from one of my dad’s jets.
Miscellaneous
Have you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make?
…in the event, everything goes back to dad. I… try not to think about it.
If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body?
…ew? DNA.
What would you like to be remembered for after your death?
Helping people.
Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not?
Well, if I ever went bad, but not otherwise. And I don’t think I’d go bad. People raised me too well.
What do you perceive as your greatest strength?
I’m smart.
What do you perceive as your greatest weakness?
Forgetting that sometimes, people don’t have the same general skills as I- some people aren’t as smart as me, but have more creativity, or are better with people.
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...
Never give up, even if it seems hard. Be careful with your powers, and try to keep people’s strengths and weaknesses in mind.
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Catherine grinned a little at the banter, then nodded. "I'm majoring in architecture right now. On my last year of my bachelor's degree, then I'm moving to a Master's degree."
Catherine thought for a moment. Maybe if she worded it right... she could try and give a bit of a hint to the other heroes.
"Made a lot of friends there, too. One of them, Charlotte, actually told me about this festival- she's been on a field trip for an assignment- and we were going to meet here. Not sure where she is, though..."
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Catherine smiled at Fleur spoke to her. "I'm from Australia, actually- born and raised in Sydney. I came over here to study at Freedom City University."
The young hero grinned. "It's been really cool over here in America. Bit more crowded... and you've got a lot of interesting things going on. A lot more superheroes, for one. Dad does a lot of business with superheroes, but he doesn't tend to bring work home."
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Catherine freezed as the crowd started... well, crowding her, the way they were trying to push the dairy products onto her making her more than a little nervous- heck, even if she didn't know something was wrong it would have made her nervous. Thankfully, she got a rescue from one of the Freedom League. Catherine breathed out in relief. "That's understating it. Thanks for the offer, miss Fleur. I'm Catherine Fields."
She breathed in and out gently, accompanying the superheroine towards the dias. "Even the cows seem friendly. Must be really well-trained."
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Catherine parked her car, getting out and heading towards the fair. As she entered the fairgrounds, she looked around, trying to keep any obvious caution out of her face while still being cautious. After all, the cows looked harmless, but... Catherine frowned slightly as she remembered the call, and stared walking around the fair, trying to see if anything was wrong while she walked.
As she saw the other heroes, she smiled slightly, which quickly disappeared once she saw the baby on Fleur's back. That... made things very difficult. As she walked, she started thinking over whether she could try to warn the other heroes.
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Oh, that's a good idea.
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Catherine blinked, frowning, then nodded as she took off her mask and headed to the wardrobe. "Can't leave her to... whatever that is. Better get some coffee into me, then hit the road."
She pulled on a long-sleeve shirt and some jeans over her superhero outfit, and brewed herself an instant coffee, downing it and grimacing. "Urgh. At least I'm not going to fall asleep with that in my system."
The young hero headed down to the carpark, unlocking her car, a nice new Subaru Forester, and pulling out, driving out of the city and heading towards Pleasantville...
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Player Name: horngeek
Character Name: Vector
Power Level: 11 (155/161PP)
Trade-Offs: -2 Attack / +2 Damage (For close-combat attacks only), +/-variable Defense / +/-variable Toughness (A Dynamic Alternate Power array allows changing of this on the fly)
Unspent Power Points: 6
Progress To Bronze Status: 11/30
In Brief: Vector-manipulating Australian mutant who's the daughter of a rich businessman.
Alternate Identity: Catherine Fields
Identity: Secret
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Occupation: University Student
Affiliations: None
Family: Michael Fields (Father), Opal Fields (Mother)
Description:
Age: 22 (DoB: 12 July 1990
Apparent Age: 22
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Height: 152 cm (5'0")
Weight: 46 kg (approx. 100 pounds)
Eyes: Bright Emerald
Hair: Brown
Catherine Fields is a small figure. Her bright emerald eyes make her stand out from a crowd, and her looks, with fair skin, brown hair, a rounded face and a certain level of fitness all serve to make the young university student quite attractive.
In her civilian identity, Catherine generally wears casual clothing, not at all expected from the daughter of a multibillionaire. Jeans and a t-shirt are most common, and she's well-known among the social newspapers for almost always wearing an akubra hat- indeed, she only takes it off it it's inappropriate to wear a hat.
Vector, on the other hand, wears a body-hugging suit (made out of Dr. Atom's morphic molecules- her father is not above recognising when someone else beats him hands-down on something), almost all blue, except for a white cross on the chest and a golden seven-pointed star on the chest. It should be noted that the blue is the same shade that appears on the Australian (and British) flags, and the star is a direct copy of the Commonwealth Star.
Power Descriptions:
Vector's powers revolve around, appropriately enough, changing the vectors of forces acting on objects. She can only do this for object's she's touching, but it's still a very flexible power- she can propel an attack away from her body, use it to fling objects at opponents (or drastically increase the force of her own punches), and even propel her own body and enhance her leaping ability.
History:
To fully understand Catherine, you first need to know a bit about her father. Michael Fields was born in Sydney in 1960, and developed mutant powers in his teens- the young man had a mind uniquely suited to understanding and developing technology, and his mind worked incredibly quickly. A self-made man, he created several inventions, the funds from which made him a multi-billionaire. His powers could have made him a superhero... except he never went through with it, although his company, Fields Technology, has always sold equipment to superheroes at discount. Michael wasn't a coward by any means, he... just wasn't a martial man, and had no taste for fighting. He was content to help his company. And... he eventually married his childhood sweetheart, Opal Aiken (and the pair still joke about how cliched the whole relationship is).
And then, in 1990, they had a child, Catherine Fields. The birth went fine, with the only real unusual thing being Catherine's pure white hair. As she grew, they realised that Catherine had inherited a part of her father's mind, the young girl excelling at maths and science (especially material sciences). They didn't realise she had... more... until she put a hand on her bike one day when she was 17 and accidentally propelled it across the room.
The Fields had some decisions to make after that happened. Michael knew his daughter needed teaching how to control her powers- and he had a favor to call in with the Claremont Academy, so he could certainly arrange that- but he didn't want to pull her away from her Higher School Certificate. Ultimately, they decided that she'd stay at school in Australia... but during school holidays, she went to the Claremont Academy and learnt some control over her budding powers. And once she graduated from high school, she went to Freedom University.
Now, she's working to gain her degree, on a stipend from her parents... and she's starting to learn the whole Superhero business. I mean, sure, she doesn't have to... but she figures that she might as well use the powers she has.
Personality & Motivation:
For the most part, Catherine doesn't have a radically different persona for Vector- she's cheerful, sometimes frighteningly intelligent, and loves coming up with new solutions. As Vector, she's a lot more physical, moving around a lot more, although always being careful, and she honestly loves being a superhero. The fact that dad's so, so proud of her helps too. Her primary motivation, however, is simply a way to help people, and a way to use her powers responsibly.
Powers & Tactics:
Vector is largely a Powerhouse, using her powers instead of brute strength. She fights intelligently, and tries her hardest to protect civilians.
Complications:
Name: [Description]
Example:
Secret: Identity. While this wouldn't be a massive disaster for Catherine if it was revealed she was Vector, it would be... enough of a nuisance that she'd really rather it remain under wraps.
Funds: Or rather, lack of. Catherine has immediate access to enough funds to sustain her, for the most part, at a middle-class standard of living without having to find a job. Accessing her full wealth represented by her Rich Benefit requires contacting her father and telling him exactly why she needs the funds. This Complication only awards a Hero Point if the reason doesn't satisfy Michael (rare- the request would have to be completely frivolous for this to happen) or if the lack of immediate funds is an issue.
Enemy: Michael's open support of the hero community has made him several enemies. His daughter, right in Freedom City? More than a few supervillains might be unable to resist the chance to strike at her.
Not Actually Telekinesis: While Vector's powers are a fair stand-in for touch telekinesis in most circumstance, they aren't actually telekinesis- while she is capable of amplifying fairly small 'force vectors' and is fairly adept at doing so, she does actually require something to be moving relative to her within her (rather short) range of vector manipulation. As such, if she is immobilised, her powers are effectively neutralised.
Abilities: 0 + 4 + 2 + 12 + 8 + 8 = 34PP
Strength: 10 (+0)
Dexterity: 14 (+2)
Constitution: 12 (+1)
Intelligence: 22 (+6)
Wisdom: 18 (+4)
Charisma: 18 (+4)
Combat: 16 + 10 = 26PP
Initiative: +6
Attack: +8 Melee, +10 Ranged
Grapple: +8, +20 w/Move Object
Defense: +15 w/Enhanced Defensive, +5 Base, +3 Flat-Footed
Knockback: -12/-2
Saving Throws: 6 + 6 + 7 = 19PP
Toughness: +15/+5 (+1 Con, +4 Defensive Roll, +10 Force Field)
Fortitude: +7 (+1 Con, +6)
Reflex: +8 (+2 Dex, +6)
Will: +10 (+3 Wis, +7)
Skills: 32R = 8PP
Computers 5 (+11)
Diplomacy 3 (+7)
Investigate 6 (+12)
Knowledge (Physical Sciences) 4 (+10)
Knowledge (Technology) 4 (+10)
Knowledge (Business) 4 (+10)
Knowledge (Streetwise) 2 (+8)
Sense Motive 4 (+8)
Feats: 9PP
Attack Focus 2 (Ranged)
Beginner's Luck
Benefit 2 (Rich)
Defensive Roll 2
Improved Initiative
Luck 1
Powers: 23 + 3 + 4 + 3 + 24 = 57PP
Vector Control Array 10(PFs: Alternate Power 2, Subtle) [23PP]
Base Power: Move Object 10 (Effective STR 50, Heavy Load: 12 tons) (Redirect Gravity, Physical) [20pp]Alternate Power: Deflect 10 (Vector Deflect, All Physical) [20pp]
Alternate Power: Strike 12 (Vector Punch, Physical) [12pp]
Quickness 6 (x100, Flaw: Limited [Mental Tasks Only]) [3 pp]
Immunity 4 (Disease, Environmental Conditions [Cold, Heat, Radiation]) [4PP]
Leaping 3 (x10- running long jump: 100', standing long jump: 50', high jump 25') [3PP]
Speed 2 (20MPH) [2PP]
Vector Control: Reflect Array 10 (Feats: Dynamic Alternate Power 2) [24PP]
Base Power: Force Field 10 (Vector Shield, Physical; Extras: Impervious) [20pp]Dynamic Alternate Power: Enhanced Defense 10 [20pp]
DC Block
ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Gravity Control Object Throw DC25 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical) Vector Punch Touch DC27 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical)
Totals: Abilities (34) + Combat (26) + Saving Throws (19) + Skills (8) + Feats (9) + Powers (59) - Drawbacks (0) = 155/161 Power Points -
Oh, right.
That's me being unclear- her Base Defence is 5.
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1. O.o How did I miss that? Changing.
2. Well, I had a point spare anyway...
3. Neat.
4. Okey-dokey. Changing that too.
Once I've written up her complications and finished her backstory, I'll post her over to the Bank for approval.
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Except isn't that automatic? Half your defense bonus, rounded down, is automatically a Dodge bonus. *confused*
And okay, I'll get on that. :)
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Okay. Huh, didn't know I had that many. You mean I've only spent 145 instead of 149 points, or 146?
Okay. You mean the rank of the Base power, right?
…it doesn't. I'll take a look at that along with the other calculations once I'm back at home with my laptop and books, instead of a calculator. But I think I goofed there- it's meant to be 2 ranks of general mental Quickness, then 4 more limited to maths. Which I think works out to… 4pp. Yeah, I'll go over that when I get home.
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What I'm specifically looking for advice on:
1. Have I majorly stuffed my maths anywhere? And am I correct on my PP totals.
2. There's a trick Vector can pull where she uses her Dynamic Array to essentially switch between Toughness and Defence. Is this trick overly broken, and if so, how much?
Any other problems can be pointed out, though. I'll think on Complications.
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Player Name: horngeek
Character Name: Vector
Power Level: 10 (150/150PP)
Trade-Offs: -2 Attack / +2 Damage (For close-combat attacks only), +/-variable Defense / +/-variable Toughness (A Dynamic Alternate Power array allows changing of this on the fly)
Unspent Power Points: 1
Progress To Bronze Status: 0/30
In Brief: Take Accelerator's power-set from To Aru Majutsu no Index, and give it to an Australian mutant who's the daughter of a rich businessman.
Alternate Identity: Catherine Fields
Identity: Secret
Birthplace: Sydney, Australia
Occupation: University Student
Affiliations: None
Family: Michael Fields (Father), Opal Fields (Mother)
Description:
Age: 22 (DoB: 12 July 1990
Apparent Age: 22
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Height: 152 cm (5'0")
Weight: 46 kg (approx. 100 pounds)
Eyes: Bright Emerald
Hair: Pure White
Catherine Fields is a small figure. Her pure white hair and bright emerald eyes make her stand out from a crowd, and her looks, with fair skin, a rounded face and a certain level of fitness all serve to make the young university student quite attractive.
In her civilian identity, Catherine generally wears casual clothing, not at all expected from the daughter of a multibillionaire. Jeans and a t-shirt are most common, and she's well-known among the social newspapers for almost always wearing an akubra hat- indeed, she only takes it off it it's inappropriate to wear a hat.
Vector, on the other hand, wears a body-hugging suit (made out of Dr. Atom's morphic molecules- her father is not above recognising when someone else beats him hands-down on something), almost all blue, except for a white cross on the chest and a golden seven-pointed star on the chest. It should be noted that the blue is the same shade that appears on the Australian (and British) flags, and the star is a direct copy of the Commonwealth Star.
Power Descriptions:
Vector's powers revolve around, appropriately enough, changing the vectors of forces acting on objects. She can only do this for object's she's touching, but it's still a very flexible power- she can propel an attack away from her body, use it to fling objects at opponents (or drastically increase the force of her own punches), and even propel her own body and enhance her leaping ability.
History:
To fully understand Catherine, you first need to know a bit about her father. Michael Fields was born in Sydney in 1960, and developed mutant powers in his teens- the young man had a mind uniquely suited to understanding and developing technology, and his mind worked incredibly quickly. A self-made man, he created several inventions, the funds from which made him a multi-billionaire. His powers could have made him a superhero... except he never went through with it, although his company, Fields Technology, has always sold equipment to superheroes at discount. Michael wasn't a coward by any means, he... just wasn't a martial man, and had no taste for fighting. He was content to help his company. And... he eventually married his childhood sweetheart, Opal Aiken (and the pair still joke about how cliched the whole relationship is).
And then, in 1990, they had a child, Catherine Fields. The birth went fine, with the only real unusual thing being Catherine's pure white hair. As she grew, they realised that Catherine had inherited a part of her father's mind, the young girl excelling at maths and science (especially material sciences). They didn't realise she had... more... until she put a hand on her bike one day when she was 17 and accidentally propelled it across the room.
The Fields had some decisions to make after that happened. Michael knew his daughter needed teaching how to control her powers- and he had a favor to call in with the Claremont Academy, so he could certainly arrange that- but he didn't want to pull her away from her Higher School Certificate. Ultimately, they decided that she'd stay at school in Australia... but during school holidays, she went to the Claremont Academy and learnt some control over her budding powers. And once she graduated from high school, she went to Freedom University.
Now, she's working to gain her degree, on a stipend from her parents... and she's starting to learn the whole Superhero business. I mean, sure, she doesn't have to... but she figures that she might as well use the powers she has.
Personality & Motivation:
For the most part, Catherine doesn't have a radically different persona for Vector- she's cheerful, sometimes frighteningly intelligent, and loves coming up with new solutions. As Vector, she's a lot more physical, moving around a lot more, although always being careful, and she honestly loves being a superhero. The fact that dad's so, so proud of her helps too. Her primary motivation, however, is simply a way to help people, and a way to use her powers responsibly.
Powers & Tactics:
Vector is largely a Powerhouse, using her powers instead of brute strength. She fights intelligently, and tries her hardest to protect civilians.
Complications:
Name: [Description]
Example:
Secret: Identity. While this wouldn't be a massive disaster for Catherine if it was revealed she was Vector, it would be... enough of a nuisance that she'd really rather it remain under wraps.
Funds: Or rather, lack of. Catherine has immediate access to enough funds to sustain her, for the most part, at a middle-class standard of living without having to find a job. Accessing her full wealth represented by her Rich Benefit requires contacting her father and telling him exactly why she needs the funds. This Complication only awards a Hero Point if the reason doesn't satisfy Michael (rare- the request would have to be completely frivolous for this to happen) or if the lack of immediate funds is an issue.
Enemy: Michael's open support of the hero community has made him several enemies. His daughter, right in Freedom City? More than a few supervillains might be unable to resist the chance to strike at her.
Abilities: 0 + 4 + 2 + 12 + 8 + 8 = 34PP
Strength: 10 (+0)
Dexterity: 14 (+2)
Constitution: 12 (+1)
Intelligence: 22 (+6)
Wisdom: 18 (+4)
Charisma: 18 (+4)
Combat: 16 + 10 = 26PP
Initiative: +0
Attack: +8 Melee, +10 Ranged
Grapple: +0
Defense: +5, +3 Flat-Footed
Knockback: -0
Saving Throws: 4 + 6 + 7 = 17PP
Toughness: +5 (+1 Con, +4)
Fortitude: +5 (+1 Con, +4)
Reflex: +8 (+2 Dex, +6)
Will: +10 (+3 Wis, +7)
Skills: 20R = 5PP
Computers 5 (+11)
Diplomacy 3 (+7)
Knowledge (Physical Sciences) 4 (+10)
Knowledge (Technology) 4 (+10)
Knowledge (Business) 2 (+8)
Knowledge (Streetwise) 2 (+8)
Feats: 10PP
Beginner's Luck
Defensive Roll 4
Improved Initiative
Attack Focus 2 (Ranged)
Benefit 2 (Rich)
Powers: 23 + 1 + 2 + 4 + 2 + 22 = 58PP
Vector Control Array 10(Extras: Alternate Power 2) [23PP]
Base Power: Telekinesis 10 (Redirect Gravity, Physical; Feats: Subtle) [21pp]Alternate Power: Deflect All Ranged 10 (Vector Deflect, Physical; Feats: Subtle) [21pp]
Alternate Power: Strike 12 (Vector Punch, Physical; Feats: Subtle) [13pp]
Mental Quickness 2 [1PP]
Mental Quickness 6 (Flaws: Limited to Mathematics) [2PP]
Immunity 4 (Cold, Heat, Disease, Radiation) [4PP]
Leaping 3 [3PP]
Vector Control: Reflect Array 10 (Feats: Dynamic Alternate Power 1) [22PP]
Base Power: Protection 10 (Vector Shield, Physical; Extras: Sustained, Impervious) [20pp]Dynamic Alternate Power: Enhanced Defense 10 [20pp]
Drawbacks: (-0) + (-0) = -0PP
Drawback (Description; Frequency: [uncommon, Common, or Very Common]; Intensity: [Minor, Moderate, or Major]) [-XPP]
Example:
Vulnerability (Fire; Frequency: Common; Intensity: Major [x2]) [-4PP]
DC Block
(see below)
Totals: Abilities (34) + Combat (26) + Saving Throws (17) + Skills (5) + Feats (10) + Powers (58) - Drawbacks (0) = 150/150 Power Points
Okay, I know this isn't done yet- anyone have any advice from what I've got up so far?
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Hi, everyone!
I'm a 21 year old college student, learning how to work with computers. I've been interested in RPGing for a while, and I've got a degree of success in playing on forums (mostly Freeform, though).
). I didn't call the Enhanced Defense a Shield because the two do different things (total Defense vs. Defense when not caught flat-footed).
Blacksmith (PL7)- horngeek
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Player Name: horngeek
Character Name: Blacksmith
Power Level: 7 (105/105PP)
Trade-Offs: +/-0 Attack / +/-0 Damage, +/-0 Defense / +/-0 Toughness (or "None")
Unspent Power Points: 0
Progress To Bronze Status: 0/30
In Brief: Golem built as a tireless artificer, sealed away for years, then uncovered and gained personality somewhere along the line.
Alternate Identity: Ginerva
Identity: Public
Birthplace: ? (She doesn't remember where she was built, but she gained sentience shortly before being sealed away)
Occupation: Artificer
Affiliations: (People and/or groups you work with)
Family:
Description:
Age: ???
Apparent Age: 20
Gender: Female
Ethnicity: N/A
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 200 lb (looks like she should be 110lb)
Eyes: The entire area where the iris and pupil would be is dark red.
Hair: A dark steel color.
Blacksmith (or Ginerva, as she's started calling herself) appears to be a tall and muscular woman, with strong features that appear to be quite classical- and unblemished, for that matter. What shatters this illusion is the fact that her entire body is made out of a metallic substance that looks like steel (and feels like it to a degree). Her hair is made out of darker metallic strands as well, and her eyes appear a dark red (which, as she becomes angry, almost seems to be burning red).
She generally wears casual clothes nowadays- a tank top and some jeans have become her most common outfit, and she generally carries a spatha (a type of roman sword) which she made herself.
Power Descriptions:
N/A- Blacksmith's powers are all in her body and in the artifacts she makes.
History:
Long ago, a wizard made a golem. He desired a tool that would work tirelessly on his forges, assisting him when he wished to make artifacts of great renown, and to work on tasks he set when he wished to attend to other matters. Most evidence points to her creator being Sumerian- that language comes most naturally to her- but she's not sure. If he was indeed from that long-gone empire, the golem is almost as old as civilisation itself. Certainly, no record, grimoire or tome speaks of her creation. They do speak of her works as she passed from master to master- a golem, possessing no personality or innate spell-casting of her own, but able to craft works that any mortal was incapable of. In particular, able to craft raw magic without distilling it through cultural traditions or perceptions.
As such, the golem was sought among the magical community. Some wise ones, who wished to keep it away from the many wicked who sought to turn it to their own ends. The Blacksmith was an object to be fought over for its works... until one day, 'it' woke up. Ginerva doesn't know why, she just remembers coming to consciousness in the ruins of a village, with a druidess standing over her. "Ah, good, it worked. Come along, please."
The next few years were... confusing. The druidess, Feidlimid, told the newly awakened golem that she had awakened her so she could make her own choices. But... others would seek to strip that away from her once more, and the golem would not be accepted in any case. Not at the present moment, at least. Feidlimid told The Blacksmith that she could seal her away, for two and a half thousand years, to a time where Feidlimid hoped that men might have grown wiser and more accepting. The Blacksmith accepted. The last thing she remembers is Feidlimid's face. And... the spell worked. She woke up, two and a half thousand years later, in 2006. Since then, she's tried to make a place for herself- and in this, she's been disappointed and satisfied at the same time. Wiser... there are more spellcasters who seek to use their powers wisely, now. Adam Eldrich found The Blacksmith- who took the name Ginerva- and helped her to find a home in Riverside, near his own sanctuary- and set her up with some equipment, as well. He's had a few chats with Ginerva, trying to help her find a path for her life. She's considering helping the superheroes of the city, something he's encouraging, but she hasn't taken the plunge just yet...
Personality & Motivation:
Blacksmith- or Ginerva as she's started to call herself- doesn't speak except when she sees the need to. She tries to be friendly, but she's only got a few years experience interacting with people- and she's very much a fish out of water. She's not as self-conscious about her appearance as you might think, however- in her mind, there's just no need for it.
Powers & Tactics:
Right now, Ginerva is a fairly standard fighter, using her sword in close combat to augment her blows. If she needs to, she can make additional artifacts for short term use quite quickly, but she hasn't been able to create anything more long-lasting just yet.
Complications:
Out of Water: The last time Ginerva was active and aware was a full two and a half thousand years ago. She's adapted well- to a degree, but she's still caught off-guard by some things. In particular, she has a 'mental block' with modern science, and while she understands principles behind things, she just can't... fix or build anything relying on anything that relies on electricity. She tries, but draws a blank as soon as she gets to 'turn it off and back on'.
Unusual: She's made out of metal. This will draw attention. No more needs be said.
Valuable: The fact remains that Ginerva is The Blacksmith, and although not many know she's active- yet- as this changes, a lot of people may try to capture and enslave her again for her... unique skills.
Abilities: 10 + 10 - 10 + 10 + 2 + 0 = 22PP
Strength: 20 (+5)
Dexterity: 20 (+5)
Constitution: - (-)
Intelligence: 20 (+5)
Wisdom: 12 (+1)
Charisma: 10 (+0)
Combat: 8 + 6 = 14PP
Initiative: +5
Attack: +4 Melee, +3 Ranged, +6 (Spatha)
Grapple: +9
Defense: +7 (+4 Base, +3 Dodge Focus), +2 Flat-Footed
Knockback: -3
Saving Throws: 2 + 2 = 4PP
Toughness: +6 (- Con, +6 [Other])
Fortitude: -
Reflex: +7 (+5 Dex, +2)
Will: +3 (+1 Wis, +2)
Skills: 40R = 10PP
Acrobatics 2 (+7)
Craft (Artistic) 10 (+15)
Craft (Structural) 10 (+15)
Intimidation 4 (+4)
Languages 4 (Greek, English, Japanese, Sumerian (Native), Celtic)
Knowledge (Arcane) 10 (+15)
Feats: 12PP
Attack Focus (Melee)
Attack Specialization (Magic Blade)
Artificer
Dodge Focus 3
Equipment 4 (20 points)
Luck 2
Powers: 30 + 6 + 2 + 3 = 41PP
All Magic
Immunity 30 (Fortitude Saves) [30pp]
Protection 6 [6pp]
Regeneration 2 (-3 Recovery Checks)
Device 1 (5PP Container, Flaws: Easy to Lose) [3PP]
Drawbacks: (-0) + (-0) = -0PP
DC Block
Totals: Abilities (24) + Combat (14) + Saving Throws (4) + Skills (4) + Feats (12) + Powers (41) - Drawbacks (0) = 105/105 Power Points
Not sure what to spend my last two points on, and I need to spend Equipment points. Right now, any tips for this sheet?