Julia Remarque

Julia Remarque
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Dex:   2   Str:   2   Body:    2
Int:   2   Will:  2   Mind:    2
Infl:  2   Aura:  2   Spirit:  2
Initiative:  6  Hero Points:   5

Skills: *linked
Artist (Photographer): 3
Weaponry (Firearms): 2

Advantages: Connections: Alfred Pennyworth (High)

Alter Ego: None
Motivation: Upholding the Good
Occupation: Photographer
Wealth: 6

Equipment:
Camera [Body: 2, Recall: 12, R#: 3] Limitation: Recall only works for visual information.

.38 Pistol [Body: 4, EV: 3, Range: 4, Ammo: 6, R#:3]



Source: Adapted from 1st Edition Batman Sourcebook, page 20



Ed's Notes: This is a bit of a weird one, who's full history could be difficult to integrate into a present day campaign.  She's Alfred's niece. OK so far. But her mother was none other than Mademoiselle Marie, hero of the French Resistance in WWII. Since Alfred himself is not French, I assume the relation is by marriage. And in early eighties, when she first appeared this origin and backstory made sense, as could easily be in her early-to-mid 30's. But NOWADAYS it would be absurd. Even if MM was her Grandmother, she would still be pushing 50.  And... that's... fine, I guess? It just seems like her character should be younger than that.  BUT, if you want to expand the Bat-family a bit? Here's a character for you! Integrate her however it makes sense to.

Oh, and I spotted her a Camera the equivalent of Jimmy Olsen's and a .38 Pistol from the 3rd Edition Rulebook, page 123.  Reading some of her appearances, she had these things at times.

Lucius Fox

Lucius Fox

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Dex:   2   Str:   3   Body:    3
Int:   3   Will:  2   Mind:    2
Infl:  2   Aura:  3   Spirit:  3
Initiative:  7  Hero Points:   5

Advantages: Connections: Wayne Foundation (High); Scholar (business)

Alter Ego: None
Motivation: Upholding the Good
Occupation: Executive
Wealth: 9



Source: Batman Sourcebook, pages 35



Ed's Notes: Casting Morgan Freeman as Fox in the Dark Knight trilogy was an inspired  choice. I don't know that I would carry that characterization into the game (because, fuck me, I'm no Morgan Freeman, right?!) but it definitely worked and gave the character some depth and gravitas that might have been missing with a different actor.

Dr. Leslie Thompkins

Dr. Leslie Thompkins

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Dex:   2   Str:   2   Body:    2
Int:   3   Will:  3   Mind:    3
Infl:  3   Aura:  3   Spirit:  3
Initiative:  8  Hero Points:   5

Skills:
Medicine: 2

Advantages: Connections: Batman (High), Gotham City Department of Welfare (High); Rich Friend (Bruce Wayne)

Alter Ego: None
Motivation: Upholding the Good
Occupation: Social Worker
Wealth: 4



Source: Batman Sourcebook, pages 27



Ed's Notes: Dr. Thompkins encountered a young Bruce Wayne in Crime Alley shortly after his parents were killed. She acted as his legal advocate and guardian for a time and (along with Alfred) was a surrogate parent for Bruce for many years. She currently treats  the poor and homeless of Gotham from her practice in Crime Alley.

Blockbuster II

Blockbuster II
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Dex:   5   Str:  10   Body:   10
Int:   2   Will:  4   Mind:    6
Infl:  2   Aura:  4   Spirit:  6
Initiative:  9  Hero Points:  60

Powers: 
Growth: 1
Skin Armor: 4

Limitations: Growth is Always On.

Drawbacks: Miscellaneous: Must consume massive amounts of food and drugs to maintain his strength and stamina. After 10 rounds of battle, or 9 AP's of time doing strenuous activity, he must make an action check with his Body/Body against his Body/Body. Failure requires him to rest for 14 AP's of time, or suffer -2 Column shifts on all Physical Dice Actions. He can avoid this with drugs (stimulants, steroids) but he gains Catastrophic Rage and suffers a Poison Touch attack of 8/8 against his Body/Body. For every day he does not eat 5 times the amount of food that a normal human would, he loses 1 AP of Strength, down to a minimum of 4; Serious Rage

Alter Ego: Roland Desmond
Motivation: Psychopath
Occupation: Criminal
Wealth: 3



Source: Who's Who, 3rd Edition



Ed's Notes: Both Stronger AND weaker than his brother, Mark.

Blockbuster I

Blockbuster I
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Dex:   5   Str:  10   Body:   12
Int:   2   Will:  2   Mind:    6
Infl:  2   Aura:  2   Spirit:  8
Initiative: 11  Hero Points:  60

Powers: 
Growth: 1

Skills: 
Martial Artist: 8

Advantages: Connection: Bruce Wayne (Low), Task Force X (High)

Drawbacks: Catastrophic Rage

Alter Ego: Mark Desmond
Motivation: Unwanted Power
Occupation: Former Chemist
Wealth: 5



Source: Who's Who, 3rd Edition



Ed's Notes: This is a very conflicted guy. He has a Heroic Motivation, but he is a villain due mainly to his rage, which could be calmed by Bruce Wayne or his brother, Roland.  Also, while it doesn't call it out, I believe that his Growth is Always On and already figured into the stats above.

Vicki Vale

Vicki Vale
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Dex:   2   Str:   2   Body:    2
Int:   3   Will:  3   Mind:    2
Infl:  3   Aura:  2   Spirit:  3
Initiative:  8  Hero Points:  10

Skills:
Artist (Photographer): 6
Charisma: 4
Detective: 2

Advantages: Connections: Picture News (High), Bruce Wayne (Low); Sharp Eye

Drawbacks: Minor Irrational Attraction to curiosity

Alter Ego: None
Motivation: Thrill of Adventure
Occupation: Photojournalist
Wealth: 6

Equipment:
Camera [Body: 1, Recall: 6, R#: 3]



Source: Who's Who 3rd Edition; 2nd Edition Background/Roster Book, page 94; Batman Sourcebook, page 35; Batman RPG, page 139


  
Ed's Notes: The only difference in 2nd edition is that they don't include her Camera, and the Batman RPG also omits her Artist (Photographer) Skill... Both of which are odd... Seeing as how that's what she does.  The Batman Sourcebook also gives her:

Advantages Connection: Gotham Gazette (Low)

 Here's a question for you to ponder: Who's the better photographer: Vicky Vale, Jimmy Olsen or Peter Parker? ;)

First Appearance: Batman #49 (October, 1948)

Batman

Batman
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Dex:   9   Str:   5   Body:    6
Int:  12   Will: 12   Mind:   10
Infl: 10   Aura:  8   Spirit: 10
Initiative: 35  Hero Points: 150

Skills: *linked
Acrobatics: 9*
Artist (Actor):8
Charisma: 12
Detective: 12*
Gadgetry: 12*
Martial Artist: 9*
Military Science: 12*
Scientist: 12*
Thief: 9*
Vehicles: 9*
Weaponry: 9*

Advantages: Area Knowledge (Gotham City); Buddy (Alfred Pennyworth); Connections: Arkham Asylum (High), Gotham City Police Department (High), Gotham State Prison (High), Gotham State University (High), Justice League International (High), Street (High); Connoisseur; Expansive Headquarters (Batcave); Intensive Training; Iron Nerves; Leadership; Lightning Reflexes; Sharp Eye

Drawbacks: Catastrophic Irrational Attraction to Seeking Justice; Secret Identity; Traumatic Flashbacks: Relives the deaths of his parents whenever he is within Crime Alley, and relives the death of Jason Todd when he sees Robin take damage in Killing Combat

Bonus: If given the change to cast his bat-shadow down upon his adversaries before they are aware of his presence, he receives a -1 Column Shift bonus to the OV of the ensuing Intimidation attack.

Alter Ego: Bruce Wayne
Motivation: Seeking Justice
Occupation: Millionaire Playboy
Wealth: 20

Equipment:
Batarang w/Line [Str: 7, Body: 8, Gliding: 2, EV: 3] Line is 4 AP's long

Batcall [Body 4, Animal Summoning: 13, R#: 4] Limitations: Only summons bats from beneath Wayne Manor; Will not function is more than 13 AP's from Wayne Manner

Razorwings (x8) [Body: 6, EV: 2] Bonus: Can thrown up to four in a single phase and adds one to the final die roll for each addition Razorwing thrown after the first.

COWL [Body: 4, Radio Communications: 8, Thermal Vision: 8, Artist (Actor): 16] Limitation: Actor only usable to prevent voice from being recognized as Bruce Wayne's

Cutting Torch [Body: 2, Heat Vision: 9, R#: 5] Limitations:  Range is 0 AP's and if used on another character, the user automatically enters Killing Combat

Miniature Camera and Recorder [Body: 2, Recall: 12, R#: 2] Camera has range of 9 AP's, Recorder has range of 4 AP's

Plastic Explosives (x2) [Body: 1, Bomb: 8] Limitation: If used on another character, the user automatically enters Killing Combat

Rebreather [Body:1, Sealed Systems: 8, R#: 2]

Smoke Pellets (x6) [Body: 1, Fog: 10]

BATMOBILE [Str: 7, Body: 9, Flame Immunity: 8, Fog: 7, Heat Vision: 7, Military Science (Tracking): 10, Radio Communications: 17, Recall: 12, Running: 7, Security Systems: 10, Skin Armor: 5, Thief (Stealth): 8, Vehicles (Land): 5, R#: 2]

10 AP ABCD Omni-Gadget



Source: 3rd Edition Rule Book, page 161, 183
Batman's Equipment Page
Rouges Gallery
Supporting Cast
also see: 2nd Edition, Batman Year One, Golden Age
affiliation(s): Justice League of America, Outsiders




Ed's Notes: This is the slightly nerfed (though not really) version that was updated in the 3rd Edition.  A couple of changes that I would make in game play:

Advantages: Connections: Nightwing (High), Superman (High); Sidekick (Robin)

Also, I would change his Justice League Connection to the Justice League of America.

First Appearance: Detective Comics #27 (May, 1939)

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