RONIN Val Char Cost Combat Stats 20 STR 10 OCV: 9 26 DEX 48 DCV: 9 25 CON 30 ECV: 7 14 BODY 8 Phases: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 18 INT 8 20 EGO 20 Costs 30 PRE 20 10 COM 0 Char: 212 Base: 100 8+ PD 4 + + 5+ ED 3 Powers: 254 Disads: 387 6 SPD 28 = = 8 REC 2 Totals: 466 466 50 END 0 68 STUN 31 Cost Powers END 37 2d6 HKA (3d6+1 w/STR), AP, Penetrating, 0 END, OAF (Katana) 0 21 Danger Sense, Usable out of combat, IIF (Katana) 15 1d6 HKA (2d6 w/STR), Penetrating, 0 END, OAF (Wakazashi) 0 10 Martial Arts (usable with swords) Martial Block +2 +2 Block, Abort Martial Throw +0 +1 4d6 + v/5 Martial Disarm -1 +1 30 STR Weapon proficiency: Dai-sho 40 Armor (+24PD/+16ED), Act 15-, OIF (Samurai armor) 24 Missile Delfection (vs. all attacks), +2 to Roll 4 +2" Running (8" Total) 5 Instant Change (same clothes) Skills 2 Fringe Benefit: Wakashira for Dai Nippon Sho-kai (Yakuza gang) 3 Ambidexterity 3 Combat Sense, 13- 3 Tactics, 13- 3 Riding (horse), 14- 3 AK: Japan, 13- 3 AK: Tokyo, 14- 2 KS: Japanese History, 13- 3 Weaponsmith (swords), 11- 1 Language: English (Japanese is native) 12 CS: +4 Levels w/swords 20 Base (Honda Castle, Japan) 40 Followers (32 Bushi; 100 pts each) 100+ Disadvantages 20 Enraged if dishonored, 14-, 11- 10 Enraged if Japan is insulted, 11-, 11- 20 Follows Samurai code of Bushido (Com, Total) 20 Sworn loyalty to Tahashi Honda (Com, Total) 10 Wants to return Japan to "traditional" values 10 Dependence: 2d6 after 1 minute if not in reach of sword. 10 DF: Samurai armor (Concealable) 15 Reputation: deadly Japanese mercenary (extreme), 11- 10 Watched by Honda, 14- 10 Hunted by UNTIL, 11- 5 1d6 Unluck 15 Secret ID (Ozeki Honda) 211 Villain's Bonus Background/History: Ozeki Honda's earliest memories were of growing up in an orphanage in Nagasaki. His father, he was told, was a Tokyo businessman and his mother a Nagasaki club dancer. Ozeki's conception was less than planned and his mother abandoned him as an infant. Years later Ozeki witnessed one of the marvels of modern science firsthand; the explosion of an atomic bomb over Nagasaki. Thousands of people died, and Ozeki, barely a year old, became very ill. He was moved to one of the neighboring cities with other survivors, however, and quickly recovered, much to the surprise of the medical staff watching over him. Ozeki was later adopted by a kind and gentle couple from Osaka, Mariko ad Tahashi Honda. Ozeki lived with them for many years. His father (a returning WWII veteran) taught him kendo, the honored Japanese art of swordsmanship. Ozeki's adopted father insisted that his new son would someday become a powerful warrior, and fight for the lost honor of Japan. His father went on to tell Ozeki that one day he would inherit the family's sacred dai-sho, the two swords worn by samurai. The dai-sho had been in their family for more than 10 generations. More than that, it was enchanted, blessed by the great Kami Susano-Wo, the very Spirit of warrior courage and impetuousity and guardian of Yomi, the Shinto Hell. Ozeki was enthralled by the stories his father told him, but he believed the swords to be just that -- stories. Tragedy struck again when Ozeki was 20 years old; his mother had become sick and died. After a period of mourning, Ozeki's father took Ozeki to the a secret part of the house and uncovered a pair of swords well-hidden among ancient garments and scrolls. He handed the swords to Ozeki. "These are yours," he said. Ozeki bowed and gracefully took the swords. He unsheathed the katana from its beautiful black laquered scabbard and stared in awe. The blade was the sharpest, most finely crafted and ornately decorated he had ever seen. Suddenly a misty figure appeared. It wore ancient Samurai armor and motioned to Ozeki. Ozeki jumped to his feet and held the sword out in front of him. The figure smiled, bowed and disappeared. Suddenly Ozeki's body began to change. Years of latent mutant abilities, dormant since the atomic explosion, began to surface. His father stared in awe as Ozeki grew larger, stronger -- more powerful. That was 28 years ago. Ozeki now works as an executive bodyguard for his adopted father, Tahashi Yoshida. He dons the armor of his ancestors and becomes the paranormal Ronin for critical missions. When not working as Ronin, Ozeki still weilds impressive power as both Yoshida Corp.'s premier security man and as the Wakashira for the powerful Dai Nippon Sho-kai Yakuza organization (see Dark Champions for detailed descriptions of the Yakuza organizations). Personality/Motivation: Ozeki is completely loyal to his adopted father. He maintains his birthname, however, to avoid embarassing (and thus dishonoring) his father should the connection between Ozeki and Ronin ever be revealed. To this day, no one but Ozeki and Yoshida himsef know of their true relationship. Ozeki is a fierce traditionalist, and believes that the ways of fuedal Japan are best. He seeks to return Japan to the traditionas of the past. Ozeki himself follows the code of Bushido at all times, and only Yoshida can override Ozeki's will once his mind has been made up. Ozeki serves his father with undying loyalty; he would commit seppeku for his father without hesitation if asked. He serves Yoshida in the hopes that one day Yoshida will become the ultimate Oyabun in Japan, and thereby pressure the government into bringing Japan back into the traditional ways set forth by the Kami. If Yoshida were to die, Ronin would avenge his death and then begin an all out war against every non-traditional element of modern day Japan and her allies (inclding the United States). Quote: "It is only my duty to honor that spared your life before. Dishonor me again and I will kill you..." Powers/tactics: There is little doubt that Ronin's primary attacks are his swords. He will use only one at a time unless fighting multiple opponents. As a matter of honor, he will not use his swords to wound people unless he is so ordered (by Yoshida) or unless they attack him with a Killing Attack first. Otherwise Ronin will simply use his Martial Arts manuevers or attack foci with the sword. Ronin also has 32 followers; they are all members of the Dai Nippon Sho-kai Yakuza organization (treat each as Skilled Normals with 5 SPD, light armor, Katana, a Martial Arts package and Loyalty to Ronin). Appearance: Ronin wears a black and red suit of high-tech armor, which is indistinguishable from real thing. The armor plates and helmet are black with red trim, and all cloth portions are red. The Yoshida crest (in red) is emblazoned across the chest plate. Ronin wears a full ceremonial facemask (to protect his Secret ID). In his Ronin armor, he stands a full 6 1/2 feet tall. When not in his Ronin form, Ozeki appears to be a well-built Japanese man with careflly groomed jet black hair. He is clean shaven, wears dark, one-color suits and sunglasses. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Copyright 1993 Mark Arsenault. All rights reserved.