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| + | Player character in [[Supers of Leyline Island]]. | ||
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| + | == Brixton Barlow == | ||
=== Description === | === Description === | ||
| − | Blond haired, brown eyed hunk of | + | Blond haired, brown eyed hunk of obvious Scandinavian ancestry. Very tall and extremely heavily muscled but lighter on his feet than he looks. |
| − | + | Earnest and easygoing, great with kids. | |
| − | Reinforced jeans with | + | ==== Costume ==== |
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| + | Reinforced jeans with boots, gloves and sleeveless jacket in heavy firetruck red leather. Made mostly for comfort and durability in the face of extreme wear and tear. | ||
Brixton has never bothered trying to hide his identity, seeing no need for it; being a head taller than most people and twice as wide would make it pretty difficult, anyway. | Brixton has never bothered trying to hide his identity, seeing no need for it; being a head taller than most people and twice as wide would make it pretty difficult, anyway. | ||
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Competitive strongman who outgrew all possible competition and switched careers to superpowered emergency services. | Competitive strongman who outgrew all possible competition and switched careers to superpowered emergency services. | ||
| + | == Combat == | ||
| − | + | '''Refresh:''' 3 | |
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| − | + | '''Physical stress:''' [_] [_] [_] [_] + 1 additional mild consequence slot | |
| − | + | '''Mental stress:''' [_] [_] [_] [_] + 1 additional mild consequence slot | |
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| − | Weapon Rating: 2 | + | '''Weapon Rating:''' 2 unarmed |
| − | Armor Rating: 2 | + | '''Armor Rating:''' 2 unarmored |
== Aspects == | == Aspects == | ||
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High Concept (Super): '''Super Strong Athlete''' | High Concept (Super): '''Super Strong Athlete''' | ||
| − | Trouble: '''When All You Have Is | + | Trouble: '''When All You Have Is a Hammer...''' |
Origin: '''Man of Tomorrow?''' | Origin: '''Man of Tomorrow?''' | ||
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== Skills == | == Skills == | ||
| − | ; Superb +5 | + | ; Superb (+5) |
: More Powerful than a Locomotive | : More Powerful than a Locomotive | ||
| − | ; Great +4 | + | ; Great (+4) |
: Faster than a Speeding Bullet | : Faster than a Speeding Bullet | ||
: Physique | : Physique | ||
| − | ; Good +3 | + | ; Good (+3) |
: Athletics | : Athletics | ||
: Fight | : Fight | ||
: Will | : Will | ||
| − | ; Fair +2 | + | ; Fair (+2) |
: Empathy | : Empathy | ||
: Notice | : Notice | ||
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: Rapport | : Rapport | ||
| − | ; Average +1 | + | ; Average (+1) |
: Crafts | : Crafts | ||
: Medicine | : Medicine | ||
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: Survival | : Survival | ||
| − | === Super | + | === Super Skill Descriptions === |
| − | '''More Powerful than a Locomotive''' seems surprisingly hard to quantify, except that judging by the average freight train he should be able to pull at least 5,000 tons worth of train cars, and probably lift some small fraction of that. Nominally, She-Hulk can do 100+ tons at her baseline strength, Spiderman 10 or 25 depending; Brixton might manage 50? (Nominally, ignoring the inevitable fluctuations at the whim of the narrative.) Marvel Class 5, anyway - stronger than Spiderman, weaker than the Thing. Lifts tanks, juggles cars, like Mr. Incredible or, indeed, early comics Superman. | + | '''More Powerful than a Locomotive''' seems surprisingly hard to quantify, except that judging by the average freight train he should be able to pull at least 5,000 tons worth of train cars, and probably lift some small fraction of that. ''Nominally'', She-Hulk can do 100+ tons at her baseline strength, Spiderman 10 or 25 depending; Brixton might manage 50? (''Nominally'', ignoring the inevitable fluctuations at the whim of the narrative.) He's Marvel Class 5, anyway - stronger than Spiderman, weaker than the Thing. Lifts tanks, juggles cars, like Mr. Incredible or, indeed, early comics Superman. |
| − | '''Faster than a Speeding Bullet''' is a lot easier! Assuming it refers to a handgun bullet, it'd mean he can sprint at close to but not quite the speed of sound (or maybe even breach the sound barrier if he really, really pushes it), terrain allowing. Faster than any conventional ground vehicle, slower than a fighter jet. That makes him about thirty times as fast as a regular athlete, so I assume he can probably also jump about thirty times as far, something on the order of 240m long, 60m high. | + | '''Faster than a Speeding Bullet''' is a lot easier! Assuming it refers to a handgun bullet, it'd mean he can sprint at close to but not quite the speed of sound (or ''maybe'' even breach the sound barrier if he really, ''really'' pushes it), terrain allowing. Faster than any conventional ground vehicle, slower than a fighter jet. That makes him about thirty times as fast as a regular athlete, so I assume he can probably also jump about thirty times as far, something on the order of 240m long, 60m high. |
== Stunts == | == Stunts == | ||
; Herculean Strength | ; Herculean Strength | ||
| − | : +2 to overcome or create advantage rolls with | + | : +2 to overcome or create advantage rolls with ''MPtaL'' when shifting something massive. |
; Mighty Leap | ; Mighty Leap | ||
| − | : +2 to overcome rolls with | + | : +2 to overcome rolls with ''FtaSB'' when totally jumping hella high. |
; Popular | ; Popular | ||
| − | : Use Rapport in place of Contacts when in an area where you're known and liked. | + | : Use ''Rapport'' in place of ''Contacts'' when in an area where you're known and liked. |
; Stubborn | ; Stubborn | ||
| − | : Extra | + | : Extra mild consequence slot reserved only for mental consequences. |
; Ton of Bricks | ; Ton of Bricks | ||
| − | : Gain Weapon rating based on | + | : Gain Weapon rating based on ''MPtaL'' for ''Fight'' attacks. |
== Story == | == Story == | ||
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=== Origin Issue === | === Origin Issue === | ||
| − | Growing up on the family farm, Brixton trains from an early age to compete as a strongman. He keeps growing stronger and stronger, though, far beyond normal human limits and any notion of fair competition, and eventually decides there are more important uses for his talents than sports or farm work. The cause of his superhuman abilities is unknown, but | + | Growing up on the family farm, Brixton trains from an early age to compete as a strongman. He keeps growing stronger and stronger, though, far beyond normal human limits and any notion of fair competition, and eventually decides there are more important uses for his talents than sports or farm work. The cause of his superhuman abilities is unknown, but he grew up reading his dad's giant stash of old comic books and the popular conceit that superpowers are just evolution jumping ahead kinda stuck with him; it's inspiring in a way, the notion that these now amazing abilities might some day be as ordinary as feet. |
Aspect: '''Man of Tomorrow?''' | Aspect: '''Man of Tomorrow?''' | ||
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- - - | - - - | ||
| − | Aspect: ''' | + | Aspect: '''- - -''' |
== Allies, Sidekicks and Rogues == | == Allies, Sidekicks and Rogues == | ||
| − | + | === Family === | |
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| + | * Robert Barlow, father | ||
| + | * Gale Barlow (''née'' MacDougal), mother | ||
| + | * Dr. Abigail "Abby" Barlow, VMD, older sister | ||
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| + | All three live on the family farm a few hours' drive from Leycross; Abby also runs her own practice in a nearby village. '''Pro tip: would make for effective, if obstinately troublesome, hostages.''' | ||
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| − | [[Supers of Leyline Island]] | + | Back to [[Supers of Leyline Island]] |
Latest revision as of 00:16, 27 August 2022
Player character in Supers of Leyline Island.
Contents
Brixton Barlow[edit]
Description[edit]
Blond haired, brown eyed hunk of obvious Scandinavian ancestry. Very tall and extremely heavily muscled but lighter on his feet than he looks.
Earnest and easygoing, great with kids.
Costume[edit]
Reinforced jeans with boots, gloves and sleeveless jacket in heavy firetruck red leather. Made mostly for comfort and durability in the face of extreme wear and tear.
Brixton has never bothered trying to hide his identity, seeing no need for it; being a head taller than most people and twice as wide would make it pretty difficult, anyway.
Backstory[edit]
Competitive strongman who outgrew all possible competition and switched careers to superpowered emergency services.
Combat[edit]
Refresh: 3
Physical stress: [_] [_] [_] [_] + 1 additional mild consequence slot
Mental stress: [_] [_] [_] [_] + 1 additional mild consequence slot
Weapon Rating: 2 unarmed
Armor Rating: 2 unarmored
Aspects[edit]
High Concept (Mundane): Good Old-Fashioned Country Boy
High Concept (Super): Super Strong Athlete
Trouble: When All You Have Is a Hammer...
Origin: Man of Tomorrow?
Issue 1: A Giant's Strength
Issue 2: New in Town
Issue 3: - - -
Skills[edit]
- Superb (+5)
- More Powerful than a Locomotive
- Great (+4)
- Faster than a Speeding Bullet
- Physique
- Good (+3)
- Athletics
- Fight
- Will
- Fair (+2)
- Empathy
- Notice
- Provoke
- Rapport
- Average (+1)
- Crafts
- Medicine
- Resources
- Shoot
- Survival
Super Skill Descriptions[edit]
More Powerful than a Locomotive seems surprisingly hard to quantify, except that judging by the average freight train he should be able to pull at least 5,000 tons worth of train cars, and probably lift some small fraction of that. Nominally, She-Hulk can do 100+ tons at her baseline strength, Spiderman 10 or 25 depending; Brixton might manage 50? (Nominally, ignoring the inevitable fluctuations at the whim of the narrative.) He's Marvel Class 5, anyway - stronger than Spiderman, weaker than the Thing. Lifts tanks, juggles cars, like Mr. Incredible or, indeed, early comics Superman.
Faster than a Speeding Bullet is a lot easier! Assuming it refers to a handgun bullet, it'd mean he can sprint at close to but not quite the speed of sound (or maybe even breach the sound barrier if he really, really pushes it), terrain allowing. Faster than any conventional ground vehicle, slower than a fighter jet. That makes him about thirty times as fast as a regular athlete, so I assume he can probably also jump about thirty times as far, something on the order of 240m long, 60m high.
Stunts[edit]
- Herculean Strength
- +2 to overcome or create advantage rolls with MPtaL when shifting something massive.
- Mighty Leap
- +2 to overcome rolls with FtaSB when totally jumping hella high.
- Popular
- Use Rapport in place of Contacts when in an area where you're known and liked.
- Stubborn
- Extra mild consequence slot reserved only for mental consequences.
- Ton of Bricks
- Gain Weapon rating based on MPtaL for Fight attacks.
Story[edit]
Origin Issue[edit]
Growing up on the family farm, Brixton trains from an early age to compete as a strongman. He keeps growing stronger and stronger, though, far beyond normal human limits and any notion of fair competition, and eventually decides there are more important uses for his talents than sports or farm work. The cause of his superhuman abilities is unknown, but he grew up reading his dad's giant stash of old comic books and the popular conceit that superpowers are just evolution jumping ahead kinda stuck with him; it's inspiring in a way, the notion that these now amazing abilities might some day be as ordinary as feet.
Aspect: Man of Tomorrow?
Issue One[edit]
Early in his career, Brixton struggles with how to throw his weight around without becoming just another bully. Like one old stage play put it, "O, it is excellent/ To have a giant's strength; but it is tyrannous/ To use it like a giant."
Aspect: A Giant's Strength
Issue Two[edit]
The newest arrival on the scene, Brixton isn't very familiar with the city and has yet to make much of a name for himself.
Aspect: New in Town
Issue Three[edit]
- - -
Aspect: - - -
Allies, Sidekicks and Rogues[edit]
Family[edit]
- Robert Barlow, father
- Gale Barlow (née MacDougal), mother
- Dr. Abigail "Abby" Barlow, VMD, older sister
All three live on the family farm a few hours' drive from Leycross; Abby also runs her own practice in a nearby village. Pro tip: would make for effective, if obstinately troublesome, hostages.
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