Editing Character:Ezequiel Decker

''Character created by [[User:StarHawk|Mary]] for [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World|Awaken to the Forsaken World]].''
==Deck==
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|+'''Palisade'''
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|width="70%"|'''Deck''' is a construction worker from the mid-west, that has a flare for American construction from the mid 1900's. He has a steady job working for [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Misty Workman|Misty Workman]] in the city, currently renovating a Library originally constructed in 1957. He works with some fine people he's made good friends with, including [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Scott Whitney|Scott Whitney]] and [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Joseph Browning|Joseph Browning]]. He has a good and stable relationship with his long time girlfriend [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Christina Donaldson|Christina Donaldson]] that he met several years ago through her brother, and a good friend of his [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Nicky Donaldson|Nicky Donaldson]], and Nicky's girlfriend [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Siobon Towns|Siobon Towns]]. He indulges on the weekends in drugs and alcohol, frequenting ''The Lonely Flower'', so often he's made friends with [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Frank Cross|Frank Cross]] the owner, and [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Stride Bases|Stride Bases]] a drug addict and dealer. He has been known to have a nasty temper, when his friends can't calm him, he sometimes goes to [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Mara Sanders|Mara Sanders]] for comfort, she being one of his confidants and secret. '''Deck''' has not seen the inside of a cell and he knows its because his mother's brother is [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Mike MacGee|Mike MacGee]] who keeps him out of jail and provides legal advice frequently. '''Deck''' is well liked by just about everyone, but there are those that do not like him, and he does not like in return, [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Walter K. Manning|Mr. Walter K. Manning]] makes the top of '''Deck's''' hit list. ||
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This guy reminds you of an immovable mountain. He has wide gunmetal-gray eyes that are like two windows looking out on an overcast sky. His silky, straight, obsidian hair is medium length and is worn in a dignified, practical style. His skin is ruddy. He has large hands. His wardrobe is utilitarian, with a lot of red and white.
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==Character Sheet==
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| colspan="3" | <big>'''Archetype'''</big> 
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|width="30%"| '''Type'''
|width="30%"| '''Source'''
|width="30%"| '''Permissions'''
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| '''Intrinsics:''' 
| colspan="2" | 
|align="right"| '''0'''
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| <big>'''Stats'''</big>
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|width="30%"| '''Body'''
|width="30%"| '''Coordination'''
|width="30%"| '''Sense'''
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| 3d
| 3d
| 3d
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| '''Brains'''
| '''Command'''
| '''Cool'''
|-
| 3d
| 3d
| 3d
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|'''Base Will/Willpower:'''
| 6/6
|align="right"| '''90'''
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|<big>'''Skills'''</big>
|-
|width="21%"| '''Skill'''
|width="3%"| '''Dice'''
|width="3%"| '''Total'''
|width="21%"| '''Skill'''
|width="3%"| '''Dice'''
|width="3%"| '''Total'''
|width="21%"| '''Skill'''
|width="3%"| '''Dice'''
|width="3%"| '''Total'''
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| Brawling
| 2d
| 11d
| Sight
| 2d
| 5d
| Knowledge: Building Codes
| 1d
| 4d
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| Education
| 3d
| 6d
| Resist
| 2d
| 5d
| Knowledge: Construction
| 1d
| 4d
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| Drive
| 1d
| 4d
| Endurance
| 3d
| 6d
| Knowledge: Structures
| 1d
| 4d
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| Wrestling
| 1d
| 10d
| Inspiration
| 2d
| 5d
| Knowledge: Electrician
| 1d
| 4d
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| Stability
| 2d
| 5d
| Dodge
| 2d
| 5d
| Knowledge: 1950's American Trivia
| 1d
| 4d
|align="right"| '''50'''
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|width="20%"| <big>'''Miracles'''</big>
|width="15%"| <small>''Qualities''</small>
|width="10%"| <small>''Dice''</small>
| <small>''Extras / Flaws / Notes''</small>
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| ''Hyperstat [Body]''
| [ADRU] 
| 6/0/0
| Width in shock for body attacks, +6d to all body checks
|align="right"| '''30'''
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| ''Control [Earth]''
| [ADRU]
| 6/0/0
| Creates stone, clay, dirt, etc.
|align="right"| '''30'''
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| ''Extra Tough''
| [DRU]
| 5 lvl
| 5 extra wounds to each location
|align="right"| '''30'''
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| ''Heavy Armor''
| [ADRU]
| 1 lvl
| Hand to hand attackers take 1 lvl shock, adds 1 lvl shock to all hand to hand attacks, 1 HAR to all locations
|align="right"| '''10'''
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|align="right"| '''100'''
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|align="right"|'''''240'''''
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__TOC__
==Notes==
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|+ <big>'''Nine of Wands'''</big>
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|'''defending yourself'''
:assuming ill will
:expecting the worst
:taking extra precautions
:being paranoid
:feeling wary and guarded
:protecting others
:remembering past attacks
||'''persevering'''
:persisting despite all setbacks
:refusing to take "no" for an answer
:seeing something through to the end
:getting knocked down, then standing up
:keeping your resolve
:trying repeatedly
||'''showing stamina'''
:continuing despite fatigue
:holding fast
:drawing on hidden reserves
:holding together through force of will
:demonstrating physical strength
:keeping up the pace 
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*''This card signifies strength in opposition, if attacked he will meet the onslaught boldly.''

*''This card indicates struggle and the need to call up out of ourselves the strength needed to overcome a challenge which may seem insurmountable.''

*''The man has fought and is well prepared to fight again.''

*''Pause in a struggle. Eventual victory.''

*''The figure leans upon his staff and has an expectant look, as if awaiting an enemy. Behind are eight other staves - erect, in orderly disposition, like a '''palisade'''.''

*''Strong emotion bubbles under a calm surface. Hidden passion; rapid, unpredictable change; strength through balance.''

*'' '''Lord of Strength''' ''

*''Change is Stability.''
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==='''Other Thoughts'''===

Its safe to say I took key words in making the character.<br>
'''Palisade''' was one of the first words I found in the definitions that I enjoyed.<br>
'''Strength''' is a good word also that went into the character's build.<br>
'''Change is Stability''' helped formulate ideas.<br>
Also the key words provided by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minor_Arcana wikipedia], '''Clubs''', '''Fire''', '''Peasantry''', '''Creativity and Engergy'''.<br>
I got the idea to make him ''for the people if not of the people'' from this, and his ''eventual victory'' through this.

Really, I wanted to make the '''''Good Guy''''', the brick wall with good morals and could be a pillar of support for those around him. Circumstance has made him stoned and an alcoholic. His motivation, like the card states, an insurmountable challenge. He wants to right the chaotic world and bring it back to the morals of the 1950's. Not an easy task, nor something I imagine him achieving, doesn't mean he wouldn't want to do it, and doesn't mean he won't try and try no matter how many times he fails.

His powers sprung entirely from two key words. '''Strength''' and '''Creativity'''. So he can create earth, I was mostly thinking of pillars of stone and clay, but I didn't limit him to just that. And he's ''The Strong Guy'', I envision him standing in front of ideals and people martyr like, and not being very phased by the attack.

===Strength in Opposition===
If attacked he will meet the onslaught '''boldly'''.

If put into a situation Deck will first prevent The Others from harming innocents. Then he would face The Others without fear. He is a defender. He will face opposition with determination and the knowledge that each one taken down is one less death of an innocent they cause.

Deck accepts his new-found ability as a gift, a talent, a blessing. He does not hide it well because of this. If its a matter of hiding his powers or saving lives, he will save lives first and explain later. What good does it do if we can't use it for good?!

Deck gets along with [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Malcolm Prentis|Malcolm]] well enough to do his job. Deck can agree with some of the things Malcolm brings to him, and so Deck stands for the King of Wands to further his good ideas. If it became a civil war between Malcolm and [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#David Kamel|David]], Deck would stand stubbornly for the side he believes is right in the fight, and he is the type (and physical build) to remain standing when the dust finally clears.

Deck is not overly religious. He pays token thanks to God and Jesus. He doesn't know where his new powers came from but he's pretty certain its '''not''' divine. Whatever reason he has these powers he knows he's got to use them for good, he wouldn't want it any other way.

Deck views The Others as a mix between children-horror stories brought to life and unbelievable fairy tales. He '''knows''' they're bad, evil creatures that need to be containted if not killed. But he's a defender, so he wants to defend innocents and create places of sanctuary, places The Others can not go and harm people.

Deck really does not like this shift in his everyday life. He enjoyed the day-to-day of mortal life. Not having that makes him really want to preserve that for innocents. Deck is also not handling well threats or possible threats to [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Christina Donaldson|Chris]]. Before all this began he was making plans to marry her but now he's torn and afraid that would make her more of a target. So he hold on the ring and waits to see how things go.

===Voices Not Our Own===
"Deck is a sweet guy, he would be a lot sweeter if he didn't get so upset about not being able to control the world around him." - [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Mara Sanders|Mara]]

"I would describe Ezequiel Decker as a brick wall, not such a bad thing, except when you're trying to convince him against his morals, then it feels like you ''are'' talking to a brick wall." - [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Misty Workman|Misty]]

"He's a F***ing awesome guy. Rough F***ing exterior to crack first." - [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Scott Whitney|Scott]]

"Who?" -[[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Malcolm Prentis|Malcolm]]

"He's a giant teddy bear." - [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Joesph Browning|Joe]]

"He's my giant teddy bear." - [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Christina Donaldson|Chris]]

"He's a sweet chap. Might angry sometimes." - [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Siobon Towns|Siobon]]

"Deck is the type of guy to help you fix a flat tire, or help an old lady cross the street or the like. Oh sure he can get pretty angry, but he's easily defused with a well placed joke." [[User:Bill/Awaken to the Forsaken World/Non-player Characters#Nicky Donaldson|Nicky]]

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