Post by Exusiai on Jun 21, 2022 0:24:37 GMT -5
PENANCE
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Real Name Robert "Robbie" Baldwin
Other current aliases None
Former aliases Speedball
Dual identity Known to C.S.A. and S.H.I.E.L.D. authorities; Baldwin's identity as Speedball is publicly known
Current Occupation Federal superhuman marshal (Thunderbolts)
Former Occupation Adventurer, television star, intern, lab assistant, student
Citizenship United States of America
Legal status Registered superhuman (science-based mutate); immunity from prosecution for involvment in Stamford Incident dependant on continued participation with Thunderbolts
Place of Birth Springdale, Connecticut
Marital status Single
Known relatives Justin Baldwin (father), Madeline Naylor (mother)
Usual base of operations Thunderbolts Mountain; Coyote Springs, Colorado
Former base of operations New Warriors Crash Pad
Current group membership Thunderbolts, Initiative
Former group membership New Warriors, Damage Control
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Height 5'6"
Weight 133 lbs.
Eyes Blue
Hair Reddish Blond
Other distinguishing features
POWERS & ABILITIES
(*=Linked)
ROLE-PLAYING NOTES
As Penance, Baldwin is moody, unbalanced, and guilt-ridden. He believes he deserves to suffer constantly for the deaths at Stamford. He especially focuses on the 60 children who died during the incident, even going to far as making the spikes on his costume that represent them the largest and most painful. He also claims to hear the voices of the death taunting him.
Penance is easily manipulated by anyone who tells him they can help him redeem himself and prevent further tragedy. He’s so obsessed with that and his own suffering that he doesn’t consider that someone might manipulate him into serving their own ends. Baldwin isn’t stupid, but he is fairly naïve and very tormented. The combination might fuel his powers, but it’s doing so at the cost of his sanity.
Source Marvel Heroic Roleplaying - Fifty State Initiative Sourcebook, OHOTMU A-Z # 8, OHOTMU Civil War Files
Exusiai's Notes I loved the character o Speedball when he was introduced, I always thought he was a unique take on a character with a unique power set. I didn't like what they did with him as Penance, but I went ahead and converted him for continuity.
Multiplier Base x2 Attribute Cost: 325; Powers: 602; Skills: 76; Advantages: 144; Drawbacks: 230; Game Balance: 33
BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
Real Name Robert "Robbie" Baldwin
Other current aliases None
Former aliases Speedball
Dual identity Known to C.S.A. and S.H.I.E.L.D. authorities; Baldwin's identity as Speedball is publicly known
Current Occupation Federal superhuman marshal (Thunderbolts)
Former Occupation Adventurer, television star, intern, lab assistant, student
Citizenship United States of America
Legal status Registered superhuman (science-based mutate); immunity from prosecution for involvment in Stamford Incident dependant on continued participation with Thunderbolts
Place of Birth Springdale, Connecticut
Marital status Single
Known relatives Justin Baldwin (father), Madeline Naylor (mother)
Usual base of operations Thunderbolts Mountain; Coyote Springs, Colorado
Former base of operations New Warriors Crash Pad
Current group membership Thunderbolts, Initiative
Former group membership New Warriors, Damage Control
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Height 5'6"
Weight 133 lbs.
Eyes Blue
Hair Reddish Blond
Other distinguishing features
POWERS & ABILITIES
DEX | 6 | STR | 3 | BODY | 5 |
INT | 4 | WILL | 9 | MIND | 8 |
INFL | 5 | AURA | 5 | SPIRIT | 6 |
INIT | 19 | HP | 16 |
(*=Linked)
- Powers Damage Absorption: 7, Energy Absorption: 7, Energy Blast: 0, Flash: 0, Force Field: 0, Jumping: 0, Lightning: 0, Mind Field: 9*, Power Reserve: 14, Pyrotechnics: 0
Bonuses
Damage Absorption: Feeds Power Reserve
Energy Blast: Area Effect
Power Absorption: Feeds Power Reserve
Power Reserve: Powered by Reserve: Str, Flash, Energy Blast, Force Field, Jumping, Lightning, Pyrotechnics
Limitations
Energy Absorption: Electrical/Bioelectrical only
Mind Field: Protects user only
Power Reserve: Must be Fueled by Damage Absorption and Energy Absorption - Skills Martial Artist: 6*, Thief (security systems): 6*, Vehicles (air): 6*
- Advantages Connection: Thunderbolts (High); Lightning Reflexes; Scholar: hacking
- Drawbacks Dark Secret: Speedball; Guilt; Serious Irrational Attraction: hunting down Nitro; Minor Psychological Instability: PTSD and Depression; Secret Identity
- Alter Ego Robert Baldwin
- Motivation Seeking Justice
- Occupation Government operative
- Wealth 4
- EQUIPMENT
PENANCE ARMOR [Body: 8, EV: 4]
Limitations
The suit EV is applied against Penance whenever he moves.
ROLE-PLAYING NOTES
As Penance, Baldwin is moody, unbalanced, and guilt-ridden. He believes he deserves to suffer constantly for the deaths at Stamford. He especially focuses on the 60 children who died during the incident, even going to far as making the spikes on his costume that represent them the largest and most painful. He also claims to hear the voices of the death taunting him.
Penance is easily manipulated by anyone who tells him they can help him redeem himself and prevent further tragedy. He’s so obsessed with that and his own suffering that he doesn’t consider that someone might manipulate him into serving their own ends. Baldwin isn’t stupid, but he is fairly naïve and very tormented. The combination might fuel his powers, but it’s doing so at the cost of his sanity.
Source Marvel Heroic Roleplaying - Fifty State Initiative Sourcebook, OHOTMU A-Z # 8, OHOTMU Civil War Files
Exusiai's Notes I loved the character o Speedball when he was introduced, I always thought he was a unique take on a character with a unique power set. I didn't like what they did with him as Penance, but I went ahead and converted him for continuity.
Multiplier Base x2 Attribute Cost: 325; Powers: 602; Skills: 76; Advantages: 144; Drawbacks: 230; Game Balance: 33