The Martial Artist

The martial artist is generally a peaceable type, interested only in studying the Chinese Classics and perfecting her martial arts as a way of developing inner harmony. However, she is an honourable martial artist, so sometimes, she will use her skills to protect the weak and innocent. However, her friends and family have a way of falling foul of inimical forces (gangs, corrupt officials, etc.) and when their safety is at stake, she will think nothing of leaping into the fray, leaving a trail of broken bones behind her.

 

Character archetypes: Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Juan Biao, Jet Li, Maggie Cheung, Michelle Yeoh, etc., etc., etc.

CHARACTERISTICS

Str

15

+5

Dex

23

+39

Con

15

+10

Body

12

+4

Int

14

+4

Ego

14

+8

Pre

18

+8

Com

10

PD

6

+3

ED

4

+1

Spd

5

+17

Rec

6

End

30

Stun

29

+1

Total

100

OCV

8 ±2, ± 3 with martial arts

DCV

8 ±2, ± 3 with martial arts

ECV

5 ±2

POWERS & SKILLS

2

WF: Common Martial Arts Weapons

25

Martial Arts Multipower, 24 point reserve

1

(u) Block

+2 OCV, +2 DCV Abort

1

(u) Dodge

+5 DCV Abort

2

(u) Punch/Elbow Strike

+2 DCV, +5d6 HA (8d6 with STR)

2

(u) Joint Lock

Grab, -1 OCV -1 DCV, +15 STR

2

(u) Flashing Hands Strike

+4d6 HA, Autofire, 1/2 END (5d6 with STR)

1

(u) Flying Dodge

+5 DCV Abort (only for Dive for cover, -1)

2

(u) Pushing Hands Strike

+5d6 HA, Double KB (6d6 with STR)

2

(u) Shadow Hand Strike

+5d6 HA, Invisible Power Effects (sight) (6d6 with STR)

2

(u) Spin Kick

+8d6 HA (11d6 with STR)

4

Running: +2" (8" Total)

2

Superleap: +2" (5" Total)

3

Acrobatics 14-

3

Climbing 14-

3

Stealth 14-

5

Defense Maneuver

3

Scholar

1

KS: Chinese Philosophy 11-

1

KS: Own Martial Art 11-

1

KS: Martial World 11-

3

Lang: Cantonese (native), English (accented)

20

CSL: +2 overall Levels

9

CSL: +3 CSL with martial arts

100

Power Total

200

Total Cost

100+

Disadvantages

15

DNPC: Love interest or close friend, normal, 11-

10

Enraged: If friends or family killed or injured 14- / 8-

20

Psychological limitation: Code of Vengeance

15

Psychological limitation: Code of the honourable Martial Artist

20

Hunted: various martial arts enemies more pow, 11-

10

Distinctive features: Style, Martial arts

5

Reputation: martial artist, 8-

5

Experience

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