“Young Sam” – PL 11
Strength 5, Stamina 6, Agility 2, Dexterity 2, Fighting 4, Intellect 4, Awareness 2, Presence 2
Advantages
Beginner’s Luck, Equipment 1, Fearless, Improved Critical: Natural Weapons: Strength-based Damage 7, Interpose, Languages 1, Move-by Action, Ritualist
Skills
Acrobatics 2 (+4), Athletics 2 (+7), Close Combat: Natural Weapons: Strength-based Damage 7 4 (+8), Deception 2 (+4), Expertise: Magic 4 (+8), Expertise: Mythology 4 (+8), Insight 2 (+4), Intimidation 2 (+4), Investigation 2 (+6), Perception 2 (+4), Persuasion 2 (+4), Stealth 4 (+6), Technology 2 (+6), Treatment 6 (+10)
Powers
Classic Written Language: Comprehend 1 (skill, Languages – Read All; Broad Type: Historical U.K Languages)
Draconic Influence
Fear Roar: Perception Area Affliction 11 (1st degree: Impaired, 2nd degree: Compelled, Resisted by: Will, DC 21; Perception Area: DC 21 – Hearing; Limited Degree)
Suggestion: Cumulative Affliction 11 (1st degree: Entranced, 2nd degree: Compelled, 3rd degree: Controlled, Resisted by: Will, DC 21; Cumulative, Insidious, Subtle: subtle; Sense-dependent: Requires Eye Contact)
Draconic shifting
Concealment: Concealment 4 (chameleon scales, Sense – Hearing, Sense – Sight, Sense – Smell; Blending, Passive)
Human Form: Sam Myres: Morph 1 (+20 Deception checks to disguise; Single form; Activation 2: standard action, Concentration)
Draconic Weapons
Firey Breath: Cone Area Damage 11 (DC 26; Cone Area: 60 feet cone, DC 21)
Natural Weapons: Strength-based Damage 7 (DC 27, Advantages: Improved Critical; Penetrating 12)
Power-Lifting: Enhanced Strength 8 (draconic blood, +8 STR; Limited to Lifting)
Dragon Protection
Dragonscale: Protection 8 (+8 Toughness; Sustained; Fades)
Tough Dragonhide: Impervious Toughness 8 (Permanent)
Flight: Flight 6 (Speed: 120 miles/hour, 1800 feet/round, Advantages: Interpose, Move-by Action; Wings)
Environment: Environment 5 (Alternate; Impede Movement (1 rank), Radius: 500 feet)
Leaping: Leaping 3 (Alternate; Leap 60 feet at 16 miles/hour)
Immunity: Immunity 6 (Aging, Damage Effect: Heat, Advantages: Fearless)
Regeneration: Regeneration 1 (Every 10 rounds; Persistent; Source: Restful Slumber)
Senses: Senses 8 (Acute (Type): Olfactory, Awareness: Magic, Olfactory, Darkvision, Detect: Wealth, Olfactory 1, Low-light Vision, Tracking: Olfactory 1: -1 speed rank)
Equipment
Nose-plugs, Restraints, Small Riot Shield
Offense
Initiative +2
Fear Roar: Perception Area Affliction 11 (DC Will 21)
Firey Breath: Cone Area Damage 11 (DC 26)
Grab, +4 (DC Spec 15)
Natural Weapons: Strength-based Damage 7, +8 (DC 27)
Suggestion: Cumulative Affliction 11, +4 (DC Will 21)
Throw, +2 (DC 20)
Unarmed, +4 (DC 20)
Complications
Family: Protective towards his brother Adam and his parents
Monstrous: Though Young Sam was a human, this transformation is permanent, and though he is humanoid, he is dragon-kin. He is instantly noticeable, and it is almost impossible not to been seen in public without a high-profile. Certain people with prejudice or misconceptions may act discriminatory against him. Due to his form, he also needs to maintain a large, protein-based, predator’s diet.
Due to certain animalistic properties of being a draconic person, Sam has both the mind of a human and that of a dragon. Charms and mind effects affecting animals, beasts or humans both affect Sam.
Weakness: All Red chromatic dragons and their kin and servants all despise and have a weakness to cold. Severe environmental cold makes him more uncomfortable than others, and ice and cold based attacks hurt him more significantly.
Not only does Young Sam have a weakness to cold, he has a weakness to mythical ancient weapons and specific modern-day designed anti-dragon weapons.
Languages
Draconic, Native Language: English
Defense
Dodge 7, Parry 6, Fortitude 8, Toughness 14, Will 8
Power Points
Abilities 54 + Powers 76 + Advantages 4 + Skills 20 (40 ranks) + Defenses 15 = 169
“Young Sam”
Male; Age: 20; Height: 5′ 8″; Weight: 280 lb.
Eyes: Golden; Hair: None
Power Level 10,
Abilities: Strength 5 Agility 1 Fighting 4 Stamina 6 Dexterity 0 Intellect 4 Awareness 2
Presence 2
Powers
– Classic Written Language: Comprehend 1 (1 PP)
Skill, Languages – Read All; Broad Type: Historical U.K Languages (Personal – Permanent)
– Draconic Influence (11 PP)
Fear Roar: Perception Area Affliction 10 (1 PP)
1st degree: Impaired, 2nd degree: Compelled, Resisted by: Will, DC 20; Perception Area: DC 20
– Hearing; Limited Degree (Standard – Close – Instant)
Suggestion: Cumulative Affliction 8 (10 PP)
1st degree: Entranced, 2nd degree: Compelled, 3rd degree: Controlled, Resisted by: Will, DC 18; Cumulative, Insidious, Subtle: subtle; Sense-dependent: Requires Eye Contact (Standard – Close – Instant)
– Draconic Weapons (22 PP)
Fiery Breath: Cone Area Damage 10 (20 PP)
DC 25; Cone Area: 60 feet cone, DC 20 (Standard – Close – Instant)
Natural Weapons: Strength-based Damage 7 (1 PP)
DC 27, Advantages: Improved Critical; Penetrating 12 (Standard – Close – Instant)
– Power-Lifting: Enhanced Strength 5 (1 PP)
Draconic Blood Descriptor, +5 STR; Limited to Lifting (Free – Personal – Sustained)
– Dragon Protection (8 PP)
– Dragonscale: Protection 8 (4 PP)
+8 Toughness; Sustained; Fades (Free – Personal – Sustained)
– Tough Dragonhide: Impervious Toughness 8 (4 PP)
Permanent (Free – Personal – Permanent)
– Flight: Flight 6 (10 PP)
Speed: 120 miles/hour, 1800 feet/round, Advantages: Interpose, Move-by Action; Wings (Free – Personal – Sustained)
Environment: Environment 5 (alternate)
Impede Movement (1 rank), Radius: 500 feet (Standard – Rank – Sustained)
Leaping: Leaping 3 (alternate) Leap 60 feet at 16 miles/hour (Free – Personal – Instant)
– Immunity: Immunity 6 (7 PP)
Aging, Damage Effect: Heat, Advantages: Fearless (Personal – Permanent)
– Regeneration: Regeneration 1 (1 PP)
Every 10 rounds; Persistent; Source: Restful Slumber (Personal – Permanent)
– Senses: Senses 8 (8 PP)
Acute (Type): Olfactory, Awareness: Magic, Olfactory, Darkvision, Detect: Wealth, Olfactory 1, Lowlight Vision, Tracking: Olfactory 1: -1 speed rank (Personal – Permanent)
Defenses
Dodge 6 Parry 6 Fortitude 8 Impervious: +8 Toughness 14 Will 8
Advantages
Beginner’s Luck Spend a hero point to gain 5 temporary ranks in a
skill.
Equipment 1 5 points of equipment per rank.
Fearless Immune to fear effects.
Improved Critical: Natural Weapons: Strength-based Damage 7 +1
to critical threat range with an attack per rank.
Interpose Take an attack meant for an ally.
Languages 1 Speak and understand additional languages.
Move-by Action Move both before and after your standard action.
Ritualist Use Expertise (Magic) to create and perform rituals.
Movement
Equipment
Nose-plugs, Restraints, Small riot Shield
Complications
Curse Sworn Chromatic Red Dragon Fealty: Young Sam owes his life
and ultimate allegiance to an ancient Red Dragon, mostly his time is his
own and may use his granted powers as he wishes, so long as it gains
him power and experience. Red Dragons, apart from having deep need to
develop power is a need to also acquire great wealth and establish a
magnificent hoard. Young Sam is required to pay tribute to appease the
Red dragon, lest seek it’s terrible, cunning wrath.
Monstrous: Though Young Sam was a human, this transformation is
permanent, and though he is humanoid, he is dragon-kin. He is instantly
noticeable, and it is almost impossible not to been seen in public without
a high-profile. Certain people with prejudice or misconceptions may act
discriminatory against him. Due to his form, he also needs to maintain a
large, protein-based, predator’s diet.
Due to certain animalistic properties of being a draconic person, Sam
has both the mind of a human and that of a dragon. Charms and mind
effects affecting animals, beasts or humans both affect Sam.
Weakness All Red chromatic dragons and their kin and servants all
despise and have a weakness to cold. Severe environmental cold makes
him more uncomfortable than others, and ice and cold based attacks
hurt him more significantly.
Not only does Young Sam have a weakness to cold, he has a weakness
to mythical ancient weapons and specific modern-day designed antidragon
weapons.
Skills
Ranks
Acrobatics +3 2 1
Athletics +7 2 5
Close Combat: Natural +8 4
Weapons: Strength-based
Damage 7 4
Deception +4 2 2
Expertise: Magic +8 4 4
Expertise: Mythology +8 4 4
Insight +4 2 2
Intimidation +4 2 2
Investigation +6 2 4
Perception +4 2 2
Persuasion +4 2 2
Sleight of Hand – –
Stealth +3 2 1
Technology +6 2 4
Treatment +6 2 4
Vehicles – –
Languages: Draconic, Native Language: English
A story in brief: Sam Meyers, University History Geek.
Consulting the local ye olde pub regarding his dissertation, Sam was pointed in the direction of a popular rockclimbing and pot-holing spot a fair few miles out, in a picturesque location, only surrounded by farm-land. Superstition goes it was home to an ancient Red dragon, such as the kind from the old knights’ tales and such as the kind displayed proudly upon the national flag, but has long since been disregarded as utterly ridiculous.
Not wavering, Sam hastily threw together some rudimentary climbing gear that he thought would be sufficient, he began his journey. Squeezing through small, rocky holes and traversing through the cold, the pitch black, the rough and the wet, Sam continued. Sam proceeded as carefully as his meager beginner skill would allow and inspected the cave, tunnels and nooks for any evidence of anything relevant to his great task, but found only the small traces of previous climbers.
A momentary lapse of concentration and poorly secured equipment was all it took for Sam to suffer a terrible accident, falling an unknown and large distance down into the darkness and onto terrible, jagged stone. Not succumbing to death instantly, Sam clung to life with heavy, pained breaths and surging adrenaline, he was unable to move, his limbs failing. Tears flowed freely as he thought upon his family and his life.
On the precipice of death, a distant low, grumbling chuckle shook Sam. “Little lamb.” A red glow began to dimly illuminate the depths. “Did you get lost?” Sam could only concentrate on breathing. “Pity, a fitting end for such an insignificant creature. I almost feel sorry for you.” The voice grumbling and deep, it held a fancy and sarcastic tone. “I would eat you, but a fine meal you would not make, and lucky for you, I do not hunger. Yet.” Slowly, a giant scaled, lizard like eye blinked just above Sam’s resting place and with a huge golden iris it inspected him carefully. A small silence was shared between them. “I have, perhaps, another fate in mind for you, whelp.” Sam was then deafened by a tremendous roar and was blinded, consumed by a wave of terrible blistering flame, and in a moment, Sam’s vision faded to the infinite black…
“Rise, young wyrmling.” The voice interrupted. “Rise, god-damned you, thing.” the voice repeated, more irritated. Eventually, Sam rose, renewed miraculously. Sam’s body felt totally alien to him, he had experienced a transformation of some kind but had little time to inspect. “Good. It is time I formally introduced myself, I am Tiamente, the last ancient Red Dragon… And you, Young Wyrmling, you are now my faithful, undeserving, eternal servant and subject.”
Young Sam never did finish his dissertation. Certain secrets and myths are never meant to be researched or found. Young Sam lives only due to good fortune and the whimsy of a great power. Young Sam was both Sam Meyers still, yet now this “Young Wyrmling” also. He stayed and trained with Tiamente at their underground home and hoard for three years. But these years seem short and the passing of time a very small loss to those blessed with the blood of the Dragon. Over time, Young Sam became accustomed to his new physical body and powers bestowed.
Patience wavering, Tiamente released Young Sam and granted his freedom, on condition that he develops upon his granted powers and respects the traditions of the Red Dragons. This means: whenever possible, returns proper tribute, sacrifice and contribution to his patron and liege.
While Young Sam has neither regained contact with his human parents, nor his university or made visit to his permanent dwelling, he immediately sought ways to earn an income and make progress towards his duty. One thought that sprung to mind was sign up for the Hero Certification Programme, to enable to use of his Powers, to
begin to earn additional income and to gain additional leads into good opportunities.
It is at this point we join the emerging story of Young Sam, a well-meaning geek fresh out of training and licensing with great responsibilities towards the people, and an even greater, darker task looming.
Superhero Adventures, UK Style 