Odd Soot is a game of weird science fiction set in an alternate 1920s where humans have ventured into space, encountered strange creatures, and become afflicted with an alien plague.
This is a brp-game (Mythras to be precise), so it’s got lots of characteristics, attributes, and skills. I can choose to either roll dice or distribute 80 points for my characteristics. Since I have a specific concept in mind (priest of Wittenberg) I choose the point-buy method. Then I calculate my attributes that are derived from the characteristics. Next, I distribute several pools of skill points on skills chosen from lists for my cultural background and career. Finally, the PC gets some personality and implied history by choosing passions and circles.
Athanasius Kremer studied theology at Wittenberg and became very interested in the science of magic. His goal for the moment is to gather enough experience as a priest, perhaps among the colonies, to be eligible to study the subject at his alma mater.
Athanasius has a twin brother, Theophrastus, who became the black sheep of the family when he dropped out of his theological studies and became an adherent of solipsism. They have not seen each other in years but Athanasius fears that his brother will return to perpetuate some nefarious deed.
Name: Athanasius Kremer
Culture: Religious
Career: Priest
Str: 8
Con: 9
Siz: 9
Dex: 9
Int: 16
Pow: 17
Cha: 12
Action points: 2
Damage modifier: -1d2
Experience modifier: 0
Healing rate: 2
Hit points: 9
Initiative:12
Power points: 17
Luck points: 3
Movement: 6
Passions: Seek Magic 74, Distrust Aliens 64, Destroy Solipsism 54
Circles: School of Wittenberg (+) 59, Solipsists (-) 59
Standard skills: Athletics 17, Boating 17, Brawn 17, Conceal 26, Customs 72, Dance 21, Deceit 54, Drive 26, Endurance 18, Evade 18, First aid 25, Influence 44, Insight 53, Locale 32, Native tongue (German) 70, Perception 63, Ride 26, Sing 29, Stealth 25, Swim 17, Unarmed 17, Willpower 74
Professional skills: Bureaucracy 62, Courtesy 33, Knowledge (Theology) 72, Language (Latin) 70, Musicianship 21, Oratory 59, Politics 78, Research 53
Equipment: 200 dk, Priestly robes, Bible and theological books, Notebook and pen.
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