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Old 12-02-2011, 03:17 AM   #251
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John! George! Ringo! Dang, it's on the tip of my tongue…
Heh. But wouldn't that guy have a high level in Writing?
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Old 12-02-2011, 03:37 AM   #252
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Heh. But wouldn't that guy have a high level in Writing?
Meh, he was just taking dictation. (or not? bit behind on my Catholic magical theory)
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Old 12-02-2011, 05:28 AM   #253
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I'd hazard a guess at Saint Ambrose, but the write-up is missing one of his most interesting quirks (and I know nothing about his nose), so I'm at a loss.
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Old 12-02-2011, 06:42 AM   #254
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Charitable is what really sets this guy apart even from Ambrose.

Crooked nose is a fairly recent discovery based on physical evidence which may not be 100% reliable, but the consensus seems to be that this guy actually existed and did at least some of the things attributed to him.
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Old 12-02-2011, 07:28 AM   #255
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Charitable is what really sets this guy apart even from Ambrose.

Crooked nose is a fairly recent discovery based on physical evidence which may not be 100% reliable, but the consensus seems to be that this guy actually existed and did at least some of the things attributed to him.
OK, I'll say it. It's not St. Paul. It's a guy who was not just famous as a miracle worker, he was actually called the Miracle Worker. The Bishop of Myra. He might qualify not just for Charitable but also for Compulsive Generosity. The broken nose seems confirmed by forensic work on the relics.
He's Saint Nicholas.


Edit: I won't be around till next Monday, so I'll pass.
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Old 12-02-2011, 09:57 AM   #256
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Ho, ho ho, it is Saint Nicholas, Thaumaturgos in Greek.

And the best of the season to you all.

The floor is open to anyone.

Edit: yes, Compulsive Generosity would also work well, or Selfless.
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Old 12-02-2011, 10:28 AM   #257
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I have an open Guess the Character right now, but I'll post one.

TL6 Male - at a good mid-way through his career
High in every stat, especially HT and Extra FP.
Advantages: At least Born War Leader and Outdoorsman talent, possibly many more.
Charisma
Higher Purpose (Overcome family reputation)
Tons of Allies
Luck
Rank 4ish (Much MUCH higher later in life)
Disadvantages: Workaholic
Bad Sight (mitigated/Glasses)
Probably had Daredevil at the beginning of his career, but bought it off.
Skills: Rifle, Ride (Horse), Strategy & Tactics (both Land and Sea), Writing, Tracking, and Multiple Survival skills at extreme levels.
Administration, Public Speaking, Leadership, Boxing, Fencing, Wrestling and hundreds of others well above average, but not epically so.
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Old 12-02-2011, 02:28 PM   #258
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Wow, that's a lot of abilities for a real-life person!

Any Rank or Status? I think almost everyone with Strategy skill would have one or the other.
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Old 12-02-2011, 03:13 PM   #259
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Robert E. Lee. His father deserted his family and wound up in debtor's prison.
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Old 12-02-2011, 03:15 PM   #260
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That's an awfully... extreme... representation of Lee. And this is coming from a born-and-raised Southerner.
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