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===Cecílie Brázda===

'''Played by:''' Malkavian Grin

'''Alias:''' The Black Widow

'''Country of Origin:''' Czech Republic (now Czechoslovakia)

'''Archetype:''' Jewel Thief / Femme Fatale / Fugitive

'''Gender:''' Female


'''Background'''

Petty theft was always one of Cecílie's "core values" as she grew up poor and without much moral guidance. Her family was composed of gypsies that were always on the move. This gave the girl early exposure to many languages, which she ate up in hopes that she could use it to her advantage in the future. Beyond reading every book she could lay hands on, Cecílie's time was focused on honing her body. This was done out of necessity rather than hobby, as her father was a drunkard that often beat his wife and children. It was a dark time for the young girl.

In her early teens, Cecílie ran away from home despite her familial obligations. She'd attempted suicide once by jumping off a bridge into a river, but awoke in the arms of a strange German boy. The two fled the country, and though the boy was obviously smitten with her, she held no such feelings for him. Due to fair skin and ability to speak German relatively well, she was able to run away deeper into the country.

Having no say in politics, and leeching off men of increasing wealth, Cecílie was able to carve out a decent lifestyle for herself. However, it had little meaning to her. The men meant nothing but a place to live, food to eat, and money to spend. She was desperately unhappy and found that over the years her love of theft came back in full bloom. Finally, at a party held by important diplomats and political figureheads, Cecílie stole some valuable documentation concerning war tactics and military structuring; things the German Empire's enemies would pay dearly for.

This trend of getting close to someone, only to steal their most treasured assets, became a pattern for the young woman. During these years she spent time learning how to fire a gun and defend herself. However, after the Great War began, she bought passage to America in order to get away from the many angry people looking for her. It worked for a time, and she even managed to obtain work as an undercover bodyguard for an up-and-coming Hollywood actress. But the life of a thief was never satisfied, and she may have had a hand in convincing Mrs. Holly to take to the seas in search of "opportunities" that would make them both filthy rich.

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
! colspan="2"|'''Attributes'''
! colspan="2"|'''Derived Statistics'''
|-
| style="width:25%;text-align:right" |Agility
| style="width:25%" |d8
| style="width:25%;text-align:right" |Pace
| style="width:25%" |6"
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Strength
|d4
| style="text-align:right" |Parry
|5
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Smarts
|d8
| style="text-align:right" |Toughness
|3
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Spirit
|d6
| style="text-align:right" |Bennies
|4
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Vigor
|d4
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
! '''Edges'''
! '''Hindrances'''
|-
| style="width:50%;vertical-align:top" |'''Linguist'''
: This world-traveler has an ear for languages. She begins play knowing half her Smarts die type in different Language skills of her choice at d6.

'''Acrobat'''
: The Acrobat gets one free reroll on Athletics totals that involve balance, tumbling, or grappling. It doesn’t affect rolls to interrupt actions, climb, swim, or throw.

'''Assassin'''
: Assassins are trained killers who know how to kill even the toughest foes. They add +2 to damage rolls when their foe is Vulnerable or they have The Drop.

'''Thief'''
: Thieves specialize in deceit, treachery, and acrobatics. They can be invaluable where traps must be detected, walls must be climbed, and locks must be picked.
: Thieves know how to use protrusions on walls and window ledges to climb the tallest of buildings, scampering through streets and back alleys like cats. They add +1 to Athletics rolls made to climb in urban areas.
: Thieves also know how to use the dark areas between the streetlights of cities to conceal their movements, and add +1 to Stealth rolls when in an urban environment.
: Finally, these rogues are—not surprisingly—adept at Thievery itself, adding +1 to those rolls in all circumstances.
| style="vertical-align:top" |''Major''<br>Vengeful - Cecílie does not suffer violence or being ordered around (unless its under the guise of stealing something). Revenge is how the woman tries to justify her actions in a world that is not fair.

Wanted - Many European agencies are on the lookout for Cecílie for both grand larceny as well as murder of public officials. The Germans are especially salty, as they were the most used by her.
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%"
! colspan="2" | '''Skills'''
! '''Gear'''
|-
| style="width:25%;text-align:right" |Athletics
| style="width:25%" |d8
| rowspan="14" style="vertical-align:top" |(Few quid in pocket, might have a decent suit, watch)

* Set of normal clothing (w/pants & boots)
* Set of nice clothing (w/skirt & heels)
* 1 nice dress/pair of heels
* Women's sixpence hat
* Hand-me-down jewelry
* Old, tarnished gold pocket-watch
* German luger w/underarm holster
* Hunting knife w/belt sheath
* Set of lockpicks
* Carpetbag purse w/shoulder strap
* Makeup essentials
* Worn copy of The Great Gatsby, Le Morte d'Arthur, and Hamlet
* 100 quid
* 20 sterlings
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Common Knowledge
|d4
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Fighting
|d6
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Language (Czech)
|d8
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Language (German)
|d6
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Language (French)
|d6
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Language (Russian)
|d6
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Language (English)
|d6
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Notice
|d6
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Persuasion
|d6
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Shooting
|d6
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Stealth
|d8
|-
| style="text-align:right" |Thievery
|d6+1
|}

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