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The Burning Wheel
The Antagonists
Captain Fergus "Barnacle" McGregor
Concept:
Seasoned, cruel, and fame-seeking pirate captain
Lifepaths:
City Born - Street Thug - Sailor - Privateer - First Mate - Ship's Captain x2
Age:
53
Stats and Attributes:
| Wi |
Pe |
Po |
Fo |
Ag |
Sp (x) |
Ref |
Ste (Hes) |
Hea |
| B5 |
B6 |
B5 |
B4 |
B4 |
B2 (x3.5) |
B4 |
B5 (vs 4) |
B3 |
PTGS:
| Su |
Li |
Mi |
Se |
Tr |
MW |
| B3 |
B5 |
B7 |
B8 |
B9 |
B10 |
Skills:
Circles:
B2
- Relationship with the British King, Charles II, hatred (13 rps)
- Relationship with M'tonga, the Quartermaster (5 rps)
- 1D Affiliation with his pirate crew (10 rps)
- 2D Reputation as the most fearful pirate in the Caribbean (25 rps)
Resources:
B2; owns a barque
Gear:
Clothes, Shoes, Traveling Gear, Navigation Tool Kit, and a Pet Cat
| Melee Weapons: |
I |
M |
S |
Add |
VA |
Speed |
Length |
| Bare Fist |
B3 |
B5 |
B7 |
2 |
0 |
Fast |
Shortest |
| Cutlass |
B4 |
B7 |
B10 |
2 |
0 |
Fast |
Short |
| Dirk |
B3 |
B6 |
B9 |
1 |
0 |
Fast |
Shortest |
| Missile Weapons: |
I |
M |
S |
VA |
Optimal |
Extreme |
Range |
Actions |
| Snaplock Pistols x2 |
(1-4) B5 |
(5) B9 |
(6) B13 |
5/4/1 |
2D |
1D |
40 |
20+1+1 |
Beliefs
- I earned my command and will not part with it, until my renown reaches untold levels! Then I will take control of my own island.
- I must keep a watchful eye on my loudmouth of a son, so he doesn't take water over his head. He is not ready to captain a ship and I am ready to undermine him to keep him from making a mistake.
- I'll do anything to increase my own renown, to amuse my crew or humor my own sadistic disposition.
Instincts
- When confronted, draw a gun on them.
- Always carry two loaded snaplock pistols.
- Always intimidate when my command is questioned.
Traits
- Cruel (Char)
- Letter of Marque (Char)
- Problem with Authority (Char)
- Scottish (Char)
- Scurvy (Char)
- Stern Demeanor (Char)
- Crippled (Dt; Speed capped at 4; peg leg)
- Sea Legs (Dt; no Speed test when moving on a rocking ship, never seasick)
- Stoic (Dt; -1 to Hesitation)
- Iron Stomach (C-O; Forte vs Poison/Illness)
- Street Smart (C-O; Streetwise, City-wise, or Circles)
Captain Joshua Swans
Concept:
Jonathan Swan's career hungry and scheming older brother. Captain of the British Royal Navy and head of the Governor of Jamaica's fleet, and betrothed to his daughter.
Lifepaths:
City Born - Sailor (city) - Sailor (soldier) - Navigator - First Mate - Ship's Captain
Age:
43
Stats and Attributes:
| Wi |
Pe |
Po |
Fo |
Ag |
Sp (x) |
Ref |
Ste (Hes) |
Hea |
| B4 |
B6 |
B3 |
B3 |
B4 |
B4 (x3.5) |
B4 |
B5 (vs 6) |
B3 |
PTGS:
| Su |
Li |
Mi |
Se |
Tr |
MW |
| B2 |
B4 |
B6 |
B7 |
B8 |
B9 |
Skills:
Intimidation B6, Navigation B6, Oratory B6, Command B5, Brawling B4, Conspicuous B4, Sword B4, Astrology B3, Current-wise B3, Seamanship B3, Seaman-wise B3, Sea-wise B3, Ship-wise B3, Rigging B2
Circles:
B2
- Relationship with His Lordship, Sir Brennan Hotchkins, British Governor of Jamaica (10 rps)
- Relationship with First Mate David Blaine of the British Royal Navy (5 rps)
- 1D Reputation as a British Royal Navy Captain with vast potential and unblemished record
- 3D Affiliation with British Royal Navy, as Captain and head of Jamaican Governor Hotchkins' Fleet
Resources:
B4; captains a man-o-war, owns a house in Spanish Town, Jamaica
Gear:
Clothes, Shoes, Traveling Gear, Finery, Navigation Tool Kit, and an Astrology Tool Kit
| Melee Weapons: |
I |
M |
S |
Add |
VA |
Speed |
Length |
| Bare Fist |
B2 |
B3 |
B4 |
2 |
0 |
Fast |
Shortest |
| Cutlass |
B3 |
B5 |
B7 |
2 |
0 |
Fast |
Short |
Beliefs
- I always catch my prey, and mow down anyone who stands in my way.
- A criminal deserves what he has coming to him, no matter who he is.
- His Lordship Brennan Hotchkins betrothed his daughter Lady Abbygail Hotchkins to me, I must find her so we can get married.
Instincts
- Always consult the stars first. (Always use Astrology FoRKs, or Linked tests.)
- I intimidate people if not shown the proper respect. (Intimidate test.)
- Always keep some loyal marines nearby for protection.
Traits
- Ambitious (Char)
- English (Char)
- Stern Demeanor (Char)
- Superstitious (Char)
- Scheming (Dt; +1D Body of Argument in Duel of Wits)
- Sea Legs (Dt; no Speed test when moving on a rocking ship, never seasick)
- Iron Stomach (C-O; Forte vs Illness & Poison)
Her Lordship, Lady Abbygail Hotchkins
Concept:
The Governor of Jamaica's kidnapped, manipulative, and headstrong daughter.
Lifepaths:
Born Noble - Young Lady (noble) - Lady - Student
Age:
28
Stats and Attributes:
| Wi |
Pe |
Po |
Fo |
Ag |
Sp (x) |
Ref |
Ste (Hes) |
Hea |
| B6 |
B4 |
B2 |
B4 |
B4 |
B5 (x3.5) |
B4 |
B4 (vs 4) |
B6 |
PTGS:
| Su |
Li |
Mi |
Se |
Tr |
MW |
| B2 |
B5 |
B6 |
B7 |
B8 |
B9 |
Skills:
Persuasion B6, Seduction B6, Husband-wise B5, Estate Management B4, Estate-wise B4, Etiquette B4, Field Dressing B4, Oratory B4, Read B4, Staff-wise B3, Court-wise B2, Write B2
Circles:
B3
- Relationship with her father, His Lordship, Sir Brennan Hotchkins, British Governor of Jamaica (10 rps)
- 1D Affiliation with British Nobility
- 3D Reputation as the most desired, and spoiled, bachelorette in the British Kingdom
Resources:
B4; huge estates, inheritance, and lots of bling
Gear:
Clothes, Shoes (x12), Finery, Field Dressing Kit, Quills and Ink, Notebooks, and Study Material (lots of books)
| Melee Weapons: |
I |
M |
S |
Add |
VA |
Speed |
Length |
| Bare Fist |
B1 |
B2 |
B3 |
2 |
0 |
Fast |
Shortest |
Beliefs
- I will choose my own husband, thank you very much!
- You cannot impress me through bullying, intimidation or cockfighting.
- I am nobody's prize or possession.
Instincts
- Always assess a man's worth as a potential husband.
- Always use persuasion to get what I want. (Persuasion test.)
- Use my female ways to get men to do my bidding. (Seduction test.)
Traits
- Drop Dead Gorgeous (Char)
- English (Char)
- Manipulative (Char)
- Tidy Aspect (Char; character's clothes and appearance are always neat and clean)
- Your Lordship (Char)
- Mark of Privilege (Dt; Inconspicuous or Falsehood tests +1 Ob when masquerading as lower station)
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