Goliath
Character Name: Goliath
Alternate Identities: Nathaniel Ryan
Player Name: Phil
CHARACTERISTICS
Val Char Base Points Total Roll Notes
100 STR 10 90 100 29- HTH Damage 20d6 END [10]
24 DEX 10 42 24 14- OCV 8 DCV 8
40 CON 10 60 40 17-
14 BODY 10 8 14 12-
20 INT 10 10 20 13- PER Roll 14-
10 EGO 10 0 10 11- ECV: 3
25 PRE 10 15 25 14- PRE Attack: 5d6
20 COM 10 5 20 13-
30 PD 20 10 30 30 PD (30 rPD)
30 ED 8 22 30 30 ED (30 rED)
6 SPD 3.4 26 6 Phases: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
28 REC 28 0 28
80 END 80 0 80
80 STUN 84 -4 80
6" Running 6 0 16"
2" Swimming 2 0 22"
20" Leaping 20 0 40" 284 Total Characteristics Points
CHARACTER IMAGE
QUOTE
"Surf's UP!"
COMBAT RATING SYSTEM
Off Rating: Def Rating: Move Rating:
EXPERIENCE POINTS
Total earned: 299
Spent: 299
Unspent: 0
Base Points: 250
Disad Points: 100
Total Points: 649
MOVEMENT
Type Total
Run 16"
Swim 22"
H. Leap 40"
V. Leap 20"
DEFENSES
Type Amount
Physical Defense 30
Res. Phys. Defense 30
Energy Defense 30
Res. Energy Defense 30
Mental Defense 22
Res. Mental Defense  
Power Defense 0
Flash Defense
 
COMBAT INFORMATION
OCV: 8 DCV: 8
 
Combat Skill Levels: +5 with 'Pulling the Punch' maneuvers , +1 with HTH Combat
COMBAT MANEUVERS
Maneuver Phase OCV DCV Effect
Defensive Block 1/2 +1 +3 Block, Abort
Grappling Block 1/2 +1 +1 Grab One Limb, Block
Martial Block 1/2 +2 +2 Block, Abort
Martial Dodge 1/2 -- +5 Dodge, Affects All Attacks, Abort
Root 1/2 +0 +0 115 STR to resist Shove; Block, Abort
Takeaway 1/2 +0 +0 Grab Weapon, 110 STR to take weapon away
RANGE MODIFIERS
Range 0-4 5-8 9-16 17-32 33-64 65-128
RMOD 0 -2 -4 -6 -8 -10
DISADVANTAGES
Cost  Disadvantage
5 Distinctive Features: Meta-human (Not Concealable; Noticed and Recognizable; Detectable Only By Technology Or Major Effort)
Notes: Metahumans are becoming mainstream and so more accepted.
20 Hunted: HARP 11- (As Pow; PC is easy to track through the Media; Harshly Punish)
Notes: Notes: This has increased from 8- after a character becomes known to the Media. Because of that media coverage, it is fairly easy to find the character if necessary.
0 Physical Limitation: Requires a DEX-roll +3 to pick up something without squashing it. (Does 3d6 casual STR damage) (Infrequently; Slightly Impairing)
Notes: Requires 17- roll. Nathaniel has had a few extra years to learn to control his strength.
0 Psychological Limitation: In Love With Wren Collins (Common; Total)
25 Psychological Limitation: Protective of Innocents (Very Common; Total)
5 Psychological Limitation: Worries About Breaking Things And People (Uncommon; Moderate)
20 Psychological Limitation: Dedicated To The Team (Common; Total)
Notes: He will do anything in his power to protect his team and their loved ones from ANY threat.
15 Social Limitation: Secret ID (Frequently; Major)
0 Social Limitation: Subject to orders/missions (Occasionally; Major)
Notes: Unless there is a huge uptick in metahuman crime, the usual calls are for assistance in emergencies such as ships sinking, skyscraper fires, earthquakes, flooding, etc.
10 Watched: The Media 11- (Less Pow; NCI; PC appearances are generally announced; Watched)
Notes: This is used post-offical team announcement and indicates the chances of various International, Nation and or Local Media outlets. This also represents the chances of paparazzi or just the people on the street with Cell Phones.
0 Watched: U.S. Government 8- (Mo Pow; NCI; PC is very easy to find; Watching)
Notes: While the Government isn't specifically Watching, they are aware of where to find and how to contact.
100 Total Disadvantages Cost

Character Name: Goliath
Alternate Identities: Nathaniel Ryan
Player Name: Phil
SKILLS
Cost  Name
3 Acrobatics 14-
3 Acting 14-
3 AK: California 13-
1 AK: The Great Barrier Reef 8-
3 AK: World's Best Surf Sites 13-
3 Breakfall 14-
4 CK: San Diego 14-
4 CuK: Surf/Beach Bum Culture 14-
3 Climbing 14-
3 Combat Driving 14-
3 Computer Programming 13-
3 Concealment 13-
3 Conversation 14-
5 Deduction 14-
3 Hoist 13-
3 Jack of All Trades
1
1) PS: Carpenter 11-
2
2) PS: Dancer 14-
2
3) PS: Singing 13-
4
4) PS: Surfer 16-
9 Inventor 16-
Notes: This isn't so much as inventing things as inventing new ways of doing things. He has an inate ability to envision ways to use another's powers.
3 Linguist
0
1) Language: English (idiomatic)
2
2) Language: French (completely fluent)
1
3) Language: Japanese (basic conversation)
0
4) Language: Spanish (idiomatic)
3 Leadership 14-
2 Navigation (Marine) 13-
3 Oratory 14-
3 Paramedics 13-
3 Persuasion 14-
3 Scholar
2
1) KS: Ballet 13-
1
2) KS: Criminal Law 8-
1
3) KS: Federal Law Enforcement Procedures 11-
2
4) KS: Federal Meta-Human Regulations 13-
Notes: He helped write most of them.
2
5) KS: Surfer History 13-
2
6) KS: Swing Dance 13-
1
7) KS: World's Wreck Dive Sites 8-
3 Shadowing 13-
2 SS: Marine Biology 10-
2 SS: Oceanography 10-
3 Stealth 14-
3 Streetwise 14-
2 Survival (Marine) 13-
2 Systems Operation (Sonar) 13-
4 TF: Large Motorized Boats, such as the yacht, SCUBA, Small Motorized Boats, Small Motorized Ground Vehicles, Small Wind-Powered Boats, Surfing
7 Tactics 15-
3 Teamwork 14-
15 +5 with 'Pulling the Punch' maneuvers
Notes: Goliath is well practiced at 'pulling' his punches.
5 +1 with HTH Combat
153 Total Skills Cost
PERKS
Cost  Name
6 Reputation (Known to surfers/skateboarders/xtreme sports fans) 14-, +3/+3d6
1 Traveller: Passport
0 Contact: U.S. Minuteman Project (access to major institutions, has significant individual Contacts, Very Good relationship with Contact), Organization Contact (x3) 14-
0 Law Enforcement Rank: U.S Marshall
0 Police Powers: Federal
0 Weapon Permit: Licensed Superpowers
7 Total Perks Cost
TALENTS
Cost  Name
3 Environmental Movement (no penalties on any Balance maneuver)
3 Total Talents Cost
 
POWERS
Cost  Power END
37 Super-tough Skin: Damage Resistance (30 PD/30 ED), Hardened (+1/4)0
27 Ain't Afraid Of Nothin': +20 Mental Defense (22 points total) plus +20 PRE; Only To Resist Fear (-2)0
20 Super-Strong Legs: Multipower, 20-point reserve
2u
1) MegaLeaping: Leaping 11" (Accurate), MegaScale (1" = 1 km; leap takes 1 Segment per km; +1/4)
2
2u
2) Super-strong Legs: Running +10" (16" total)
2
2u
3) Super-strong Legs: Swimming +20" (22" total)
2
2u
4) Super-strong Legs: Leaping +20" (40" forward, 20" upward)
2
20 Just Catching My Breath: +20 REC; Only When Character Takes A Full Phase Recovery (-1)
16 Faster Healer: Healing 3 BODY, Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2), Persistent (+1/2); Extra Time (Regeneration-Only) 1 Hour (-2 1/4), Self Only (-1/2)0
11 Bracing: Knockback Resistance -10"; Costs Endurance (-1/2), Side Effects (Side Effect only affects the environment near the character; -1/4)2
10 Nah, I Never Catch Nothing: Life Support (Immunity: All terrestrial diseases and biowarfare agents)0
11 Stratospheric Throw: MegaScale (1" = 10 km; +1/2), Can Be Scaled Down 1" = 1km (+1/4) for up to 100 Active Points of STR; Increased Endurance Cost (x10 END; -4), Only to Determmine Throwing Distance (-2)
Notes: Goliath avoids using this power on a living target and generally uses it to remove things that might explode and injure those nearby.
70
4 Stratospheric Punch: MegaScale (1" = 1 km; +1/4) for up to 100 Active Points of STR; Increased Endurance Cost (x10 END; -4), Only Affects Knockback Distance (-1/2)
Notes: Goliath will use this to remove a 'problem' from the area and will often use it in conjuction with the 'pulling his punch' manuever. As the ocean is generally 'nearby' Goliath will normally aim his target in that direction.
20
3 Alert: +1 PER with all Sense Groups0
3 I Can Hold My Breath a Long Time: Life Support (Extended Breathing: 1 END per 5 Minutes)
Notes: Goliath can remain underwater without breathing for over six hours.
0
2 I am Going to Live HOW Long?: Life Support (Longevity: 400 Years)0
2 Cold Never Bothered Me: Life Support (Safe in Intense Cold)0
1 Super-tough Constitution: Life Support (Safe in High Pressure)
Notes: Goliath has tested his depth limits and has no problems with the deepest areas off the San Diego coast (@6000 ft.).
0
175 Total Powers Cost
EQUIPMENT
Equipment END
Minuteman Earwig Radio: Encrypted: Radio Perception/Transmission (Radio Group), Concealed (-10 with Radio Perception/Transmission PER Rolls); IIF (-1/4)0
Government Computer Network: Computer Link; OAF Fragile (Focus: Monocle Heatset; -1 1/4)
MARTIAL ARTS MANEUVERS
Cost  Maneuver
Martial Arts (Defensive)
Notes: Goliath will only use 'defensive' type martial arts.
5
1) Defensive Block: 1/2 Phase, +1 OCV, +3 DCV, Block, Abort
5
2) Grappling Block: 1/2 Phase, +1 OCV, +1 DCV, Grab One Limb, Block
4
3) Martial Block: 1/2 Phase, +2 OCV, +2 DCV, Block, Abort
4
4) Martial Dodge: 1/2 Phase, -- OCV, +5 DCV, Dodge, Affects All Attacks, Abort
4
5) Root: 1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +0 DCV, 115 STR to resist Shove; Block, Abort
5
6) Takeaway: 1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +0 DCV, Grab Weapon, 110 STR to take weapon away
27 Total Martial Arts Cost

Character Name: Goliath
Alternate Identities: Nathaniel Ryan
Player Name: Phil
APPEARANCE
Hair Color: Sun-bleached Blonde
Eye Color: Sea Blue
Height: 7' 3"
Weight: 318 lbs
Description:
Nat Ryan is huge and bronzed with short sun-bleached blonde hair and dazzling sea blue eyes. His face is smooth and handsome, still with a hint of youth, and, for so powerful a young man, his body while, though well-defined, is does not betray the strength that lies beneath the tanned skin. Nat is a surfer and used to dress the part, ragged cut offs, muscle tee shirts and little else. Wren's influence subtly changed his wardrobe and now it is not unusual to find him in tailored jeans or slacks and wearing shirts so well cut as to cause many a girl's head to turn as he passes. Amazingly, he has also taken to wearing shoes now and then. When they dine out, something that has become more and more common, the tall and elegant Wren Collins on the arm of the massive and handsome Nat Ryan tends to make entire rooms pause to watch them.
Before their departure from the Wild Hunt, Nat had requested the help of the group's computer, Spock, with the design of a costume. It was left up to Wren which of the resultant outfits she preferred. Her choice, with a few color modifications, became the costume for Goliath. Of course Nat figured he had the right to help her with her choices once she decided her own costume was necessary. (See Giselle)
BACKGROUND
Four years with the Legacy has turned Nat into exactly what Ghost Archer had expected of him, a leader. Nat has a natural charisma and easy way with his friends that has forged them into a highly effective team. He is still, and will always be, the team's 'boy scout' but he has also developed into a brilliant tactician seeing the myriad of possible interactions of the team's powers and incorporating them into actions.
Already emotionally tied to Wren Collins and Brit Stanton, the rest of the team has become the siblings he never had making him highly protective of them. While they constantly find themselves in dangerous situations Nat seems to inherently know when things are beyond them and, unless lives are at stake, will call for a withdrawal without hesitation.
As Nat Ryan, he has changed very little but as Goliath he has become the stalwart symbol of Justice in the San Diego area whose growing fame will probably lead to national then international notoriety.

Nathaniel is 21 and in his third year at UCLA
POWERS/TACTICS
In the beginning there was STRENGTH and little else in Nat's mind. Now, though his own powers have changed little in four years, there is the powers and talents to the team. Goliath has become expert at utilizing the resources of the Legacy sometimes in surprising and innovative ways. The team has come to recognize that gleam in his blue eyes when a new tactic has presented itself.

That is not to say that Nat hasn't discovered a few new tricks. The leaping has improved until he can cover several miles in a single bound. He has also developed enough control with his power to toss things into orbit or punch things there if he feels it necessary.

Recently, at both Wren and Chris' insistance, Nat has begun hand to hand training with Chris though he refuses any and all instruction that would require him to strike someone.
PERSONALITY/MOTIVATION
Nat is pretty easy to described, a huge Boy Scout. He tends to see things in black and white and take people at face value. He doesn't understand the more manipulative people he has met recently and it has gotten his hurt. Will he change? Maybe, after a few years, after people have had a chance to make him cynical but until then he'll remain the easy going surfer he's always been.
CAMPAIGN USE
Goliath is a classic Brick and provides the team's muscle but he is also developing into a leader and is becoming the moral conscience of the group.
DESIGN NOTES
Created: Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:35:29

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