Mister Fantastic

Real Name: Reed Richards

First Appearance: Fantastic Four #1 (Nov, 1961)

Creators: Stan Lee and Jack Kirby

Capsule: Reed Richards is Earth's most brilliant scientist. On an unauthorized space flight, Richards and his crew were mutated by cosmic rays and acquired superhuman powers, becoming the Fantastic Four, one of Earth's most respected and experienced superhuman teams. Reed is the Fantastic Four's leader, his scientific expertise almost eclipsing his superhumanly malleable body.

Mister Fantastic, PL 12

Str 12 (+1), Dex 12 (+1), Con 16 (+3), Int 40 (+15), Wis 15 (+2), Cha 14 (+2)

Skills: Computers 3 (+18), Concentration 6 (+8), Craft (chemical) 5 (+20), Craft (electronic) 15 (+30), Craft (mechanical) 10 (+25), Craft (structural) 5 (+20), Diplomacy 6 (+8), Disable Device 10 (+25), Investigate 3 (+18), Knowledge (life sciences) 3 (+18), Knowledge (physical sciences) 15 (+30), Knowledge (tactics) 3 (+18), Knowledge (technology) 15 (+30), Notice 4 (+6), Pilot 5 (+6), Profession (scientist) 16 (+18), Sense Motive 4 (+6)

Feats: Attack Specialization (unarmed) 4, Benefit (FF member), Benefit (wealth) 3, Connected, Dodge Focus 6, Elusive Target, Improved Grapple, Improved Initiative 2, Improved Pin, Interpose, Inventor, Leadership, Master Plan, Skill Mastery (Craft [electronic], Craft [mechanical], Disable Device, Knowledge [technology]), Renown 3, Teamwork 2, Ultimate Effort (Craft [electronic] checks), Well-Informed

Powers:

• Elongation 9 (2500 feet)

• Morph 4 (Any Form, Flaw: Can't change color, Alternate Powers: Flight 2 [25 MPH, Flaw: Gliding], Insubstantial 1, Leaping 2 [60 ft], Super-Strength 4 [Heavy Load: 1600 lbs])

• Protection 7 (Extra: Impervious, Flaw: Limited to Physical Damage)

• Strike 5 (Power Feat: Mighty)

Combat: Attack +6 (+14 unarmed), Grapple +24, Damage +6 (unarmed), Defense +14 (+4 flat-footed), Knockback -7, Initiative +9

Saves: Toughness +10 (+3 vs. energy), Fortitude +6, Reflex +8, Will +8

Abilities 49 + Skills 32 (128 ranks) + Feats 33 + Powers 50 + Combat 28 + Saves 16 = Total 192

Complications: Enemy (Dr. Doom), Fame, Responsibility (Family)

Abilities: Reed has basically two main abilities. The first is his scientific genius. He is arguably Marvel Comics' most intelligent human, and this is reflected in his enormous Intelligence score, his skills, and his feats.

His second, and perhaps least important ability, is his plastic body. Unlike DC's Plastic Man, Reed's shapeshifting powers don't usually allow him to mimic functional machines and animals, grow spikes, etc. I chose to represent it with the Morph power instead of Shapeshift.

He does have some tricks he regularly uses, though. Becoming a parachute, a bouncing ball, flowing through minute openings, etc. Those are represented by his Alternate Powers. More unusual uses of his power should require Power Stunts.