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| + | The Beast is Henry McCoy, one of the original X-Men. He is a mutant, born with a vaguely ape-like appearance and gifted with extraordinary agility and a modicum of superhuman strength. He also happens to be a scholar and something of a scientific genius. | ||
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| + | In a storyline from the 1970s, the Beast's mutation progressed further when he embibed a chemical compound he developed. He gained his distinctive blue fur, fangs, and an even more ape-like posture. He also became a much more popular character in the Marvel Universe, serving for a time in the Avengers before returning to the X-Men. | ||
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'''Abilities 54 + Skills 25 (97 ranks) + Feats 29 + Powers 11 + Combat 22 + Saves 9 = Total 150''' | '''Abilities 54 + Skills 25 (97 ranks) + Feats 29 + Powers 11 + Combat 22 + Saves 9 = Total 150''' | ||
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| + | The Beast is a pretty versatile superhero, though he lacks spectacular powers. Most of his abilities are straightforward. I chose to represent his ridiculous knowledge of languages through the Comprehend power instead of buying every single language he knows. This only cover Earth languages, and the GM can decide he doesn't know the real obscure ones. | ||
Revision as of 20:23, 22 April 2006
The Beast is Henry McCoy, one of the original X-Men. He is a mutant, born with a vaguely ape-like appearance and gifted with extraordinary agility and a modicum of superhuman strength. He also happens to be a scholar and something of a scientific genius.
In a storyline from the 1970s, the Beast's mutation progressed further when he embibed a chemical compound he developed. He gained his distinctive blue fur, fangs, and an even more ape-like posture. He also became a much more popular character in the Marvel Universe, serving for a time in the Avengers before returning to the X-Men.
Beast, PL 10
Str 24 (+7), Dex 26 (+8), Con 14 (+2), Int 20 (+5), Wis 14 (+2), Cha 16 (+3)
Skills: Acrobatics 7 (+15), Bluff 5 (+8), Climb 11 (+18), Computers 5 (+10), Craft (chemical) 10 (+15), Craft (electronic) 5 (+10), Diplomacy 5 (+8), Disable Device 5 (+10), Disguise 5 (+8), Investigate 3 (+8), Knowledge (life sciences) 10 (+15), Knowledge (physical sciences) 5 (+10), Knowledge (popular culture) 3 (+8), Knowledge (technology) 5 (+10), Knowledge (theology and philosophy) 5 (+10), Notice 4 (+6), Pilot 0 (+6), Sense Motive 4 (+6), Stealth 0 (+8)
Feats: Acrobatic Bluff, Ambidexterity, Attack Specialization (unarmed) 4, Defensive Attack, Defensive Roll 3, Distract (bluff), Dodge Focus 8, Elusive Target, Grappling Finesse, Improved Grab, Improved Initiative, Inventor, Move-By Action, Skill Mastery (Acrobatics, Bluff, Climb, Craft [chemical]), Taunt, Teamwork 2
Powers:
- Additional Limbs 2 (Use Feet as Hands)
- Comprehend 3 (Speak, Understand, and Read Languages, Flaw: Limited to Earth Languages)
- Leaping 2 (Alternate Power: Speed 2)
- Super-Movement 2 (Sure-Footed 2)
- Super-Strength 1 (Heavy Load: 1200 lbs)
Combat: Attack +5 (+13 unarmed), Grapple +24, Damage +7 (unarmed), Defense +14 (+3 flat-footed), Knockback -2, Initiative +12
Saves: Toughness +5 (+2 flat-footed), Fortitude +5, Reflex +10, Will +6
Abilities 54 + Skills 25 (97 ranks) + Feats 29 + Powers 11 + Combat 22 + Saves 9 = Total 150
The Beast is a pretty versatile superhero, though he lacks spectacular powers. Most of his abilities are straightforward. I chose to represent his ridiculous knowledge of languages through the Comprehend power instead of buying every single language he knows. This only cover Earth languages, and the GM can decide he doesn't know the real obscure ones.
