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=Edna Hannihan :: Head of Security=
 
=Edna Hannihan :: Head of Security=
  
[[File:CharlieCoglin2.png|300px]]
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[[File:Edna Hannihan.png|300px]]
  
=="Yes, you ''could'' attack . . . but given your sloppy footwork and poor positioning, I wouldn't advise it. Still, if you must, be aware the shotgun I've been oh-so-casually pointing to the side actually still has your knees conveniently within its arc of fire, so . . . go ahead!"==
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=="Yes, you ''could'' attack . . . but given your sloppy footwork, I wouldn't advise it. Still, if you must, be aware the shotgun I'm pointing 'safely' to the side has secretly had your knees in its arc of fire this whole time, so . . . go ahead!"==
  
 
==Ancestry :: Duster==
 
==Ancestry :: Duster==
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==Skills==
 
==Skills==
'''Athletics''' [[file:d4a.png|24px]] || '''Common Knowledge''' [[file:d4a.png|24px]] || '''Battle''' [[file:d12a.png|24px]] || '''Fighting''' [[file:d6a.png|24px]] || '''Intimidation''' [[file:d6a.png|24px]] || '''Notice''' [[file:d6a.png|24px]] || '''Persuasion''' [[file:d4a.png|24px]] || '''Piloting/Boating''' [[file:d4a.png|24px]] || '''Research''' [[file:d8a.png|24px]] || '''Shooting''' [[file:d6a.png|24px]] || '''Stealth''' [[file:d4a.png|24px]]
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'''Athletics''' [[file:d4a.png|24px]] || '''Common Knowledge''' [[file:d4a.png|24px]] || '''Battle''' [[file:d12a.png|24px]] + [[file:d2b.png|24px]] || '''Fighting''' [[file:d6a.png|24px]] || '''Intimidation''' [[file:d6a.png|24px]] || '''Notice''' [[file:d6a.png|24px]] || '''Persuasion''' [[file:d4a.png|24px]] || '''Piloting/Boating''' [[file:d4a.png|24px]] || '''Research''' [[file:d8a.png|24px]] || '''Shooting''' [[file:d6a.png|24px]] || '''Stealth''' [[file:d4a.png|24px]]
  
 
==Hindrances==
 
==Hindrances==
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:'''Loyal''' - ''Minor'' - Edna would do everything in her power to keep the Black Sheep and her crew safe.
 
:'''Loyal''' - ''Minor'' - Edna would do everything in her power to keep the Black Sheep and her crew safe.
  
:'''Slow''' - ''Major'' - An old injury to her leg, which slows her Pace; and to her back, which reduces her ability to exert much Strength. She uses a cane to compensate.
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:'''Slow''' - ''Minor'' - An old injury to her leg, which slows her Pace; and to her back, which reduces her ability to exert much Strength. She uses a cane to compensate.
  
 
==Edges and Powers==
 
==Edges and Powers==
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==Advances==
 
==Advances==
:'''1st Advance--''' Reliable
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:'''1st Advance--''' Reliable Edge
  
 
==Equipment==
 
==Equipment==
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===Weaponry===
 
===Weaponry===
  
:Sawed-Off DB Shot-Cane | Damage: 1-3d6 | Range: 5/10/20 | Shots: 2 (buckshot) | Weight: 6 | Notes: +2 Shooting
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:Sawed-Off DB Shot-Cane | Damage: 1-3d6 (+4 w/both barrels | Range: 5/10/20 | Shots: 2 (buckshot) | Weight: 6 | Notes: +2 Shooting
 
:Rapier | Damage: Str+d4 | Weight: 2 | Notes: Parry +1
 
:Rapier | Damage: Str+d4 | Weight: 2 | Notes: Parry +1
 
:Unarmed | Damage: Str | Weight: -- | Notes: Try to avoid
 
:Unarmed | Damage: Str | Weight: -- | Notes: Try to avoid
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:Bandolier w/ 14 shells (8 buckshot, 8 slugs)
 
:Bandolier w/ 14 shells (8 buckshot, 8 slugs)
 
:Goggles
 
:Goggles
:Ship's uniform, hat, and boots
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:Ship's uniform, gloves, and boots
  
 
Total Weight: 5
 
Total Weight: 5
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People think conflict causes problems. They have it backward.
 
People think conflict causes problems. They have it backward.
  
Conflict is the problem.
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Conflict ''is'' the problem.
  
Edna realized that from a very young age. And she decided to become as adept as possible at solving that problem. Mainly because she, of all the people in the world, was one of the very few to grasp that hidden truth. She didn't think the same way as other people did. Never had. She was gifted with brilliant insight, albeit with a narrow focus. And that was okay. Edna was used to people not understanding her. And if she was the only person capable of tackling this problem, then she would.
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Edna realized that from a young age. And she decided to become as adept as possible at solving that problem. Mainly because she, of all people in the world, was one of the very few to grasp that hidden truth. She didn't think the same as other people. Never had. She was gifted with brilliant insight, albeit in a narrow focus. And that was okay. Edna was used to people not understanding her. And if she was the only person capable of tackling this problem, so be it.
  
Not at a root-cause level, mind you. That was for bridge-builders like Malakai. Her job was more akin to Charlie's. Charlie didn't build new ships, she kept the old one running smoothly. Likewise, Edna doesn't prevent wars, she wins the current one. She "fixes" the conflicts that happen to pop up, in order to keep their ship going.
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Not at a root-cause level, mind you. That was for bridge-builders like Charlie. Her job was akin to Charlie's in one respect, though. Charlie didn't build ''new'' ships, she kept the old one running. Likewise, Edna doesn't ''prevent'' wars, she wins the current one. She "fixes" conflicts like an engineer fixes malfunctions, all to keep the ship sailing smoothly.
  
 
It usually works. Usually.
 
It usually works. Usually.
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But sometimes the odds are too great even for a genius, or there's spectacularly bad luck that can't be planned for or mitigated against. That's what happened when The Black Sheep lost its Captain, and Edna lost the good use of her leg and back.
 
But sometimes the odds are too great even for a genius, or there's spectacularly bad luck that can't be planned for or mitigated against. That's what happened when The Black Sheep lost its Captain, and Edna lost the good use of her leg and back.
  
She'd given them a real good fight. They'd held out against overwhelming, seemingly hopeless odds, for longer than they had any right to. And gotten through it. . . . mostly. But not all. Edna misses the Captain, as much as she could miss anyone. They were a dear friend and companion. Every single day, in her mind's eye, Edna still runs through what happened. What she should've known, going in. What she could've done differently, in hindsight. After all, no problem is insurmountable.
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She'd given them a good fight. They'd held out against overwhelming, seemingly hopeless odds, longer than anyone had any right to. They'd gotten through it. . . . mostly. But not all. Edna misses the Captain, as much as she misses anyone. They were a dear friend and companion. Every single day, in her mind's eye, Edna still runs through what happened. What she should've known going in, but didn't. What she could've done differently in hindsight, but hadn't. Surely the fault had been hers. Somehow. After all, no problem is truly insurmountable.
  
Not even when the problem . . . is conflict itself.
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Even when the problem . . . is conflict itself.

Latest revision as of 13:51, 6 June 2024

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Edna Hannihan :: Head of Security[edit]

Edna Hannihan.png

"Yes, you could attack . . . but given your sloppy footwork, I wouldn't advise it. Still, if you must, be aware the shotgun I'm pointing 'safely' to the side has secretly had your knees in its arc of fire this whole time, so . . . go ahead!"[edit]

Ancestry :: Duster[edit]

Ancestry Features: Outsider, Environmental Resistance (Dust), Attribute Increase (Smarts), Adaptable

Attributes[edit]

Agility D6a.png || Smarts D12a.png || Spirit D8a.png || Strength D4a.png || Vigor D6a.png || Wealth D6a.png

Derived Stats[edit]

Pace D5b.png || Parry D5b.png (+ D1b.png w/rapier) || Size D0a.png || Toughness D7b.png (D2b.png)

Skills[edit]

Athletics D4a.png || Common Knowledge D4a.png || Battle D12a.png + D2b.png || Fighting D6a.png || Intimidation D6a.png || Notice D6a.png || Persuasion D4a.png || Piloting/Boating D4a.png || Research D8a.png || Shooting D6a.png || Stealth D4a.png

Hindrances[edit]

Outsider - Minor - Dusters appear human on the surface - mostly - but settled folk can sense something is off with them. Persuasion rolls are made at -2 vs settled humans.
Code of Honor - Major - Ship's Officer of The Black Sheep.
Loyal - Minor - Edna would do everything in her power to keep the Black Sheep and her crew safe.
Slow - Minor - An old injury to her leg, which slows her Pace; and to her back, which reduces her ability to exert much Strength. She uses a cane to compensate.

Edges and Powers[edit]

Reliable - Edna gets a free reroll on any Support roll.
Scholar (Battle) - +2 to Battle rolls.

Special Abilities[edit]

Environmental Resistance (Dust) - Dusters get +4 to resist the negative effects of Dust that plagues the badlands.
Languages Known - Trade Tongue, ~Ting, ~Pidgin

Advances[edit]

1st Advance-- Reliable Edge

Equipment[edit]

Armor[edit]

Rattler Hide Duster | Armor +2 | Weight: 4

Weaponry[edit]

Sawed-Off DB Shot-Cane | Damage: 1-3d6 (+4 w/both barrels | Range: 5/10/20 | Shots: 2 (buckshot) | Weight: 6 | Notes: +2 Shooting
Rapier | Damage: Str+d4 | Weight: 2 | Notes: Parry +1
Unarmed | Damage: Str | Weight: -- | Notes: Try to avoid

Total Weight: 8

Gear[edit]

Carried[edit]

Bandolier w/ 14 shells (8 buckshot, 8 slugs)
Goggles
Ship's uniform, gloves, and boots

Total Weight: 5

Stowed[edit]

Extra Shells
Change of Clothes
Personal Logs

Bio[edit]

People think conflict causes problems. They have it backward.

Conflict is the problem.

Edna realized that from a young age. And she decided to become as adept as possible at solving that problem. Mainly because she, of all people in the world, was one of the very few to grasp that hidden truth. She didn't think the same as other people. Never had. She was gifted with brilliant insight, albeit in a narrow focus. And that was okay. Edna was used to people not understanding her. And if she was the only person capable of tackling this problem, so be it.

Not at a root-cause level, mind you. That was for bridge-builders like Charlie. Her job was akin to Charlie's in one respect, though. Charlie didn't build new ships, she kept the old one running. Likewise, Edna doesn't prevent wars, she wins the current one. She "fixes" conflicts like an engineer fixes malfunctions, all to keep the ship sailing smoothly.

It usually works. Usually.

But sometimes the odds are too great even for a genius, or there's spectacularly bad luck that can't be planned for or mitigated against. That's what happened when The Black Sheep lost its Captain, and Edna lost the good use of her leg and back.

She'd given them a good fight. They'd held out against overwhelming, seemingly hopeless odds, longer than anyone had any right to. They'd gotten through it. . . . mostly. But not all. Edna misses the Captain, as much as she misses anyone. They were a dear friend and companion. Every single day, in her mind's eye, Edna still runs through what happened. What she should've known going in, but didn't. What she could've done differently in hindsight, but hadn't. Surely the fault had been hers. Somehow. After all, no problem is truly insurmountable.

Even when the problem . . . is conflict itself.