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Kaelin 'Black Oil' Vex
Petroleum Protector
Concept: Kaelin harnesses ancient bonds with petroleum to balance nature and progress, driven by his people's legacy and a catastrophic oil spill that sparked his dedication.
Origin: Kaelin 'Black Oil' Vex, a being from a realm of living oil, can manipulate petroleum and its byproducts to achieve supernatural effects.
Race: Alien • Rank: Legendary
Attributes
Agility d10, Smarts d12, Spirit d10, Strength d6, Vigor d8Skills
Focus d12, Shooting d10, Notice d12, Athletics d10, Common Knowledge d12, Persuasion d10, Stealth d10, Fighting d10Pace: 6; Parry: 7; Toughness: 23 (8); Power Points: 75
Hindrances
- Driven (Major): The hero is driven by a personal goal or belief.
- Mild Mannered (Minor): The character has a gentle, non-threatening demeanor.
- Habit (Minor): Addicted to something.
Edges
Super Powers,Strong Willed,Brave,Alertness,Iron Will,Marksman,Calculating
Powers
- Energy Control(5 PP)Range: 12"/24 yd•Duration: SustainedManipulate chosen energy type within 12"/24 yds for various effectsTrapping: ignites and shapes raw petroleum vapour
- Ranged Attack(15 PP)Damage: 6d6•Range: Special•Duration: InstantTrapping: a lance of pressurised crude fired under enormous force
- Super Attribute (Smarts)Level 6(12 PP)Range: Self•Duration: Permanent+6 die steps.Trapping: an intellect that models every reaction in the slick
- Force FieldLevel 6(6 PP)Range: Self•Duration: SustainedIncoming damage reduced by 6.Trapping: a churning shell of black, pressurised crude
- ToughnessLevel 9(9 PP)Range: Self•Duration: Permanent+9 Toughness.Trapping: a viscous outer layer that swallows blows
- AwarenessLevel 10(10 PP)Range: Self•Duration: PermanentIgnore 10 points of attack penalties.Trapping: senses every droplet of oil for miles
- Boost/Lower Trait(2 PP)Range: 12"/24 yd•Duration: InstantIncrease/decrease one trait by one die type (two with a raise; min d4). Lasts until end of target's next turn.Trapping: greases a foe's footing until they can barely stand
- Entangle(3 PP)Range: 12"/24 yd•Duration: InstantFocus opposed by target's Athletics within 12"/24 yds. Entangled on win; Bound on raise.Trapping: a spreading tar-pit that mires anyone caught in it
- Blind(2 PP)Range: 12"/24 yd•Duration: InstantFocus vs target's Vigor: on success target suffers -2 to sight-based actions (-4 with raise). Target shakes off via free Vigor roll at end of each turn (success removes 2 points, raise removes effect). Range 12"/24 yd.Trapping: a gout of crude sprayed across the eyes
- Poison(2 PP)Range: Touch•Duration: InstantPoison effect (see Savage Worlds core rules)Trapping: choking clouds of petrochemical fume
- Heightened SensesLevel 4(4 PP)Range: Self•Duration: Permanent4 sense bonuses chosen.Trapping: tastes the age and origin of any oil
- Wall Walker(1 PP)Range: Self•Duration: PermanentClimb at full Pace, stick to any surfaceTrapping: clings to any surface through viscous secretions
- ArmorLevel 4(4 PP)Range: Self•Duration: Permanent+8 Armor.Trapping: hardened tar plating
Gear
No gear
Advances
- Skill: Shooting d8 → d10 & Persuasion d4 → d6
- Skill: Notice d8 → d10 & Common Knowledge d4 → d6
- Attribute: Vigor d6 → d8
- Attribute: Spirit d8 → d10
- Attribute: Agility d8 → d10
- Skill: Focus d8 → d10 & Athletics d4 → d6
- Attribute: Smarts d10 → d12
- Attribute: Strength d4 → d6
- Skill: Stealth d4 → d6 & Fighting d4 → d6
- Skill: Athletics d6 → d8 & Common Knowledge d6 → d8
- Skill: Persuasion d6 → d8 & Stealth d6 → d8
- Skill: Fighting d6 → d8 & Athletics d8 → d10
- Skill: Common Knowledge d8 → d10 & Persuasion d8 → d10
- Skill: Stealth d8 → d10 & Fighting d8 → d10
- Skill: Notice d10 → d12 & Common Knowledge d10 → d12
- Skill: Focus d10 → d12
Backstory
A burning oil rig encounter ignited Kaelin's powers, forever changing him. This inferno fueled his mission to protect the land and its inhabitants from those who would seek to harm it. Kaelin's past is marked by a deep sense of responsibility and a drive to make amends for the damage done to the planet. His journey has taken him to the depths of the ocean and the heart of the forest, where he has discovered the beauty and wonder of the natural world.
Appearance
Kaelin's inky skin shimmers with oil, allowing him to summon flames or craft shields of protective goo. His body flows like liquid, granting him flexibility and agility. His eyes burn with an inner fire, reflecting his passion for the earth.