Difference between revisions of "Vladislav Simonov"
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*Art: Music (piano) 27% | *Art: Music (piano) 27% | ||
*Astronomy xx% | *Astronomy xx% | ||
| − | *Bargain | + | *Bargain 40% |
*Biology xx% | *Biology xx% | ||
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| − | Languages: Russian 75%, English 35%, Wu 20% | + | Languages: Russian 75%, English 35%, Wu 20%, German 20% |
'''Weapons''' | '''Weapons''' | ||
| − | *Nagant M1895 revolver | + | *Nagant M1895 revolver (7.62mmNR) |
| + | *Colt M1908 pocket pistol (.25ACP) | ||
| + | *Bergmann MP-18 submachine gun (9mmP) | ||
| + | *Mosin-Nagant bolt action rifle (7.62mmR) + bayonet | ||
'''Clothing''' | '''Clothing''' | ||
| − | + | *Several respectably academic, middle-class suits | |
| + | *One well worn Russian lieutenant's uniform | ||
| + | *One Chinese communist captain's uniform | ||
'''Kit''' | '''Kit''' | ||
| − | * Income: $10000 p/a (mostly tied up in various deals) | + | * Income: $10000 p/a (mostly tied up in various deals and properties) |
Equipment goes here | Equipment goes here | ||
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Vladislav is a native of St. Petersburg (aka Petrograd, Leningrad), probably the most western Soviet city in appearance and thinking. He was studying to become a teacher of history when the Russian revolution intervened. Vlad proudly joined the new Red Army, received some hurried training and ended up as a green platoon leader in Karelia to fight in the Finnish Civil War of 1918. His unit fared as well as the Red cause overall: many were killed or wounded and they were soon recalled from the front. Vlad had discovered that inspired rhetoric and passion of youth do not a combat officer make. | Vladislav is a native of St. Petersburg (aka Petrograd, Leningrad), probably the most western Soviet city in appearance and thinking. He was studying to become a teacher of history when the Russian revolution intervened. Vlad proudly joined the new Red Army, received some hurried training and ended up as a green platoon leader in Karelia to fight in the Finnish Civil War of 1918. His unit fared as well as the Red cause overall: many were killed or wounded and they were soon recalled from the front. Vlad had discovered that inspired rhetoric and passion of youth do not a combat officer make. | ||
| − | Vladislav spent most of the 1920s posted in various God-forsaken locations on the Far Eastern border and being always passed over for promotions. He did learn the trade of soldiering better during this time. His belief in the Soviet cause and government finally gave out, and he deserted, crossing into China. An educated and long-serving (Vlad may have omitted some details of his service) Red officer was welcomed by Chinese communists, and Vlad fought with them as a front-line captain and advisor until ending up in Shanghai in 1935 after a series of tragic events. A woman | + | Vladislav spent most of the 1920s posted in various God-forsaken locations on the Far Eastern border and being always passed over for promotions. He did learn the trade of soldiering better during this time. His belief in the Soviet cause and government finally gave out, and he deserted, crossing into China. An educated and long-serving (Vlad may have omitted some details of his service) Red officer was welcomed by Chinese communists, and Vlad fought with them as a front-line captain and advisor until ending up in Shanghai in 1935 after a series of tragic events. A woman and considerable wealth were involved. |
He's been a mercenary since, not caring much about which cause he fights for. He has vowed to never lead a unit again, preferring to command only himself. Vladislav cuts a slightly forlorn figure these days, being wanted by his own government, the local White Russians and other communist-hating factions. He can often be found in night clubs drinking the strongest alcohol they have and reading a history book or entertaining an English or American woman who often find him impossibly tragic/romantic. Sometimes he seizes a piano and plays sad tunes (tolerably) until the manager politely talks him out of it. In the Shanghai gun-for-hire trade Vladislav is known as the Teacher. Sometimes people want to hire a man who can converse intelligently while guarding their lives. | He's been a mercenary since, not caring much about which cause he fights for. He has vowed to never lead a unit again, preferring to command only himself. Vladislav cuts a slightly forlorn figure these days, being wanted by his own government, the local White Russians and other communist-hating factions. He can often be found in night clubs drinking the strongest alcohol they have and reading a history book or entertaining an English or American woman who often find him impossibly tragic/romantic. Sometimes he seizes a piano and plays sad tunes (tolerably) until the manager politely talks him out of it. In the Shanghai gun-for-hire trade Vladislav is known as the Teacher. Sometimes people want to hire a man who can converse intelligently while guarding their lives. | ||
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| + | During the last few months Vlad has worked as the aide of Ulbrecht von Bernhard, a German military advisor to the KMT. He seems a decent enough man for someone from the hated noble class; at least he likes to party hard. | ||
Revision as of 03:18, 27 February 2010
Slight build, medium height, very fit. Dark brown hair slicked back, pencil moustache. Dresses like a professor but carries himself like a soldier - ladies seem to like this. Never leaves home without at least one handgun on his person. back
- Investigator Name: Vladislav Simonov
- Occupation: Ex-officer, mercenary
- Colleges, Degrees: Studied history at the Herzen University in St. Petersburg but never graduated
- Birthplace: St. Petersburg
- Mental Disorders:
- Sex: Male Age: 39
- STR 9
- CON 16
- SIZ 11
- INT 14
- POW 17
- DEX 11
- APP 13
- EDU 15
- HP: 14
- Damage bonus none
- Idea: 70%
- Know: 75%
- Luck: 85%
- SAN: 85
- Accounting xx%
- Anthropology xx%
- Archaeology xx%
- Art: Music (piano) 27%
- Astronomy xx%
- Bargain 40%
- Biology xx%
- Chemistry xx%
- Climb xx%
- Conceal xx%
- Credit Rating 30%
- Cthulhu Mythos 0%
- Disguise xx%
- Drive Auto xx%
- Electrical Repair xx%
- Fast Talk xx%
- First Aid xx%
- Geology xx%
- Hide xx%
- History 60%
- Jump xx%
- Law xx%
- Library Use 45%
- Listen 45%
- Locksmith xx%
- Mechanical Repair xx%
- Medicine xx%
- Natural History xx%
- Navigate 40%
- Occult xx%
- Operate Hvy. Machine xx%
- Persuade 55%
- Pharmacy xx%
- Photography xx%
- Physics xx%
- Psychoanalysis xx%
- Psychology 55%
- Ride xx%
- Sneak xx%
- Spot Hidden 50%
- Swim xx%
- Throw xx%
- Track xx%
- Fist/Punch xx%
- Head Butt xx%
- Kick xx%
- Grapple xx%
- Martial Arts xx%
- Dodge 22%
- Handgun 60%
- Machine Gun xx%
- Rifle 55%
- Shotgun (Skill not used, use 'rifle' instead. Place points elsewhere)
- Submachine Gun (Skill not used, use 'rifle' instead. Place points elsewhere)
Languages: Russian 75%, English 35%, Wu 20%, German 20%
Weapons
- Nagant M1895 revolver (7.62mmNR)
- Colt M1908 pocket pistol (.25ACP)
- Bergmann MP-18 submachine gun (9mmP)
- Mosin-Nagant bolt action rifle (7.62mmR) + bayonet
Clothing
- Several respectably academic, middle-class suits
- One well worn Russian lieutenant's uniform
- One Chinese communist captain's uniform
Kit
- Income: $10000 p/a (mostly tied up in various deals and properties)
Equipment goes here
Background and Notes
Vladislav is a native of St. Petersburg (aka Petrograd, Leningrad), probably the most western Soviet city in appearance and thinking. He was studying to become a teacher of history when the Russian revolution intervened. Vlad proudly joined the new Red Army, received some hurried training and ended up as a green platoon leader in Karelia to fight in the Finnish Civil War of 1918. His unit fared as well as the Red cause overall: many were killed or wounded and they were soon recalled from the front. Vlad had discovered that inspired rhetoric and passion of youth do not a combat officer make.
Vladislav spent most of the 1920s posted in various God-forsaken locations on the Far Eastern border and being always passed over for promotions. He did learn the trade of soldiering better during this time. His belief in the Soviet cause and government finally gave out, and he deserted, crossing into China. An educated and long-serving (Vlad may have omitted some details of his service) Red officer was welcomed by Chinese communists, and Vlad fought with them as a front-line captain and advisor until ending up in Shanghai in 1935 after a series of tragic events. A woman and considerable wealth were involved.
He's been a mercenary since, not caring much about which cause he fights for. He has vowed to never lead a unit again, preferring to command only himself. Vladislav cuts a slightly forlorn figure these days, being wanted by his own government, the local White Russians and other communist-hating factions. He can often be found in night clubs drinking the strongest alcohol they have and reading a history book or entertaining an English or American woman who often find him impossibly tragic/romantic. Sometimes he seizes a piano and plays sad tunes (tolerably) until the manager politely talks him out of it. In the Shanghai gun-for-hire trade Vladislav is known as the Teacher. Sometimes people want to hire a man who can converse intelligently while guarding their lives.
During the last few months Vlad has worked as the aide of Ulbrecht von Bernhard, a German military advisor to the KMT. He seems a decent enough man for someone from the hated noble class; at least he likes to party hard.
