Ordinary People: Characters [0] to [-50] - Page 6

roguebfl · 04-20-2005, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookman

I agree with the premise that such characters can be built on 0-25 points. Here's my contribution.

Dan Williams, Community College Mathematics Professor [0 points]
Dan teaches mathematics at the local community college, but his real love is the amateur theater productions he participates in. He tinkers with a screenplay in his off hours and lives alone.

ST 9 [-10], DX 9 [-20], IQ 11 [10], HT 9 [-10]
HP 9, Will 11, Per 11, FP 9
Spd 4.5, Move 4

Advantages
Mathematical Ability +1 [10]

Disadvantages
Bad Sight [-10]

Skills
Mathematics: Pure 13- [8]
Teaching 12- [4]
Computer Operation 12- [2]

Performance 10- [1]
Public Speaking 10- [1]
Current Affairs (Popular Culture) 11- [1]
Writing 10- [1]
Hobby Skill: Shakespeare 10- [1]

Housekeeping 11- [1]

Cool Character, though there is somthing you might want to consider for him (and this is comming from some who has a tende a community college with a strong theater group)

he is liky to be the Fality advicer to the Student Drama Club, and give his pation for theater, he Might have Sense of Duty (Drama Club) [-5]

And sink the points into Group Perforamce, Administation, and Cartagraphy

Brandy · 04-20-2005, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roguebfl

Cool Character, though there is somthing you might want to consider for him (and this is comming from some who has a tende a community college with a strong theater group)

he is liky to be the Fality advicer to the Student Drama Club, and give his pation for theater, he Might have Sense of Duty (Drama Club) [-5]

And sink the points into Group Perforamce, Administation, and Cartagraphy

Thanks for the input. I was seeing his interest in Community Theatre as something that he did to get away from the grind of teaching at the College. I don't think he'd want to mix the two.

Also, I was trying to keep him at no more than [-50] in disads, as that's my standard ([-50] points or [-50%], whichever is less (greater in absolute value)).

Luther · 04-20-2005, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookman

Also, I was trying to keep him at no more than [-50] in disads, as that's my standard ([-50] points or [-50%], whichever is less (greater in absolute value)).

That's actually a good guideline. I don't know if it's because of my G3 background, but I simply feel -50 is a good limit for characters with less than 100 points.

Kromm · 04-20-2005, 10:29 AM

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arnej · 04-20-2005, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bookman

I agree with the premise that such characters can be built on 0-25 points. Here's my contribution.

Dan Williams, Community College Mathematics Professor [0 points]

ST 9 [-10], DX 9 [-20], IQ 11 [10], HT 9 [-10]

Shouldn't his IQ 11 cost 20?

Arne

Brandy · 04-20-2005, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by arnej

Shouldn't his IQ 11 cost 20?

Arne

Good catch; it should. It's a typo; the total of [0] is correct.

Ze'Manel Cunha · 04-20-2005, 10:06 PM

Well, Patrons and Dependents don't really work at negative character levels, learn something new every day.

Wanda Miller
[-15] points total, Bar & Club Owner
5'6", 122 lbs, 31 years old

Attributes
ST 8 [-20] HP 9 [2]
IQ 9 [-20]
DX 9 [-20]
HT 11 [10] FP 12 [3]
Will 10 [5]
Per 9 [0]

Advantages
Attractive: Beautiful [12]
Fashion Sense [5]
Flexibility [5]
§Talent: Smooth Operator [15]
Wealth: Wealthy [20]
Independent Income [5]

Disadvantages
Dependency: Cocaine [-30]
Epilepsy (Mitigator: Medication) [-10]
Greed [-15]
Secret: Drug Dealer [-10]

Quirks
Lazy [-1]
Always wears 3+ inch heels [-1]
Smokes Clover cigarettes [-1]
Drinks Only Good Brandy, Frequently [-1]
Nosy [-1]

Languages
Native Language (English) [0] - Native
Foreign Language (French) [2] - Broken

Skills
Acting IQ/Avg [2] - 10 - §
Area Knowledge IQ/Easy [1] - 9 - (Big City USA)
Carousing HT/Easy [4] - 14 - §
Computer Operation TL/8 IQ/Easy [1] - 9 -
Cooking IQ/avg [1] - 9 -
Detect Lies Per/Avg [1] - 9 - §
Diplomacy IQ/hard [2] - 9 - §
Erotic Art DX/Avg [4] - 13 -
Fast-Talk IQ/Avg [2] - 10 - §
Intimidation Will/Avg [2] - 11 - §
Merchant IQ/Avg [2] - 9 -
Observation Per/avg [1] - 8 -
Professional Skill: Bartender IQ/Avg [2] - 9 -
Sex Appeal HT/Avg [4] - 13 - §
Streetwise IQ/Avg [2] - 10 - §

Backstory:
Wanda Miller inherited the Purple Oyster Club. The club mostly runs itself, but she does keep her hand and eye on the business.
The Purple Oyster is a great place for some discreet business, and is one of those places where the rich get the thrill of rubbing elbows with the underworld.
The drugs dealt in the club go through Wanda's organization, and she gets a cut off the top. Her suppliers like the opportunity of rubbing elbows with the rich and are therefore frequent guests.
She's a small time operator in the underworld, but she's got great looks and a way with people which keep allow her to stay independent.
She always dresses very well, and usually provacatively, never forgetting her signature high heels, usually stilletos.

Ze'Manel Cunha · 04-22-2005, 01:47 AM

George Theophilus
[-15] points total, mechanic, owner, The Greek's Vroom
5'9", 182 lbs, 37 years old

Attributes
ST 11 [10] HP 9 [-4]
IQ 9 [-20]
DX 8 [-40]
HT 10 [0] FP 8 [-6]
Will 8 [-5]
Per 10 [5]

Advantages
§Talent: Artificer 3/lvs [30]
Wealth: Comfortable [10]

Disadvantages
Alcoholism [-15]
Bad Sight (Mitigator: Eyeglasses) [-10]
OPH: Unaware of Others Personal Space [-5]
Secret: Runs a Chop Shop [-10]
Unattractive: Wondering Eyeº [-4]
ºMild Intermittent Exotropia

Quirks
Always wears surgical gloves when working [-1]
Bad Breath [-1]
Chummy [-1]
Incompetence: Erotic Art [-1]
Smokes cigarettes [-1]

Languages
Native Language (English) [0] - Native
Foreign Language (Greek) [2] - Broken

Skills
Area Knowledge IQ/Easy [1] - 9 - (Big City USA)
Brawling DX/Easy [1] - 8 -
Carousing HT/Easy [1] - 10 -
Carpentry IQ/Easy [2] - 12 - §
Computer Operation TL/8 IQ/Easy [1] - 9 -
Electrician IQ/Avg [1] - 10 - §
Electronics Repair IQ/Avg [1] - 10 - §
Fast-Talk IQ/Avg [1] - 8 -
Intimidation Will/Avg [2] - 8 -
Machinist IQ/Avg [2] - 12 - §
Mechanic: Car IQ/Avg [12] - 14 - §
Merchant IQ/Avg [2] - 9 -
Observation Per/avg [1] - 10 -
Streetwise IQ/Avg [4] - 10 -

Backstory:
George Theophilus is a very good car mechanic, but his true love is carving toys and machining trains. Unfortunately George needs to make a living, which calls for 12+ hour days in his auto shop, "The Greek Vroom."
George mainly works on for real clients, who come in, drop off their cars, and pay for very good service; however, he's also connected, and those made men bring him cars which he and his boys chop for them.
He's a bit selfconscious about his wondering eye, but it's pretty intermitent and many people don't even notice it behind his thick glasses.

Ze'Manel Cunha · 04-22-2005, 11:14 PM

Marla Cardoso
[-40] points total, magical veterinarian, Kennel Mage
5'6", 164 lbs, 44 years old

Attributes
ST 7 [-30] HP 9 [0]
IQ 9 [-20]
DX 7 [-60]
HT 9 [-10] FP 10 [3]
Will 10 [5]
Per 8 [-5]

Advantages
Ally: Bobi (Bulldog) [5]
Animal Empathy [5]
§Talent: Animal Friend 4/lvs [20]
Magery: 0 Lvl [5]
ªMagery: 8 Lvls Animal Spells(-40%) [48]
Patron: Bar Cier [30]

Disadvantages
Combat Paralysis [-15]
Compulsive Generosity [-5]
Low Pain Threshold [-10]
Pacifism: Self Defense Only [-15]
Sense of Duty: Dogs [-5]
Status: Servant [-5]
Unattractive: Snaggle Toothed [-8]
Vow: Vegetarianism [-5]

Quirks
Humms under her breath, constantly [-1]
Rarely Bathes [-1]
Has animals running around in her clothes[-1]
Whistles/Wheezes when she laughs [-1]
Chews Tobaco [-1]

Languages
Native Language (Trade) [0] - Native

Skills
Animal Handling: Dogs IQ/Avg [4]- 14 - §
Area Knowledge IQ/Easy [1] - 9 - (Maud Marshes)
Brawling DX/Easy [1] - 7 -
Falconry IQ/Avg [1] - 12 - §
Naturalist IQ/Hard [2] - 8 -
Riding: Equines DX/Avg [2] - 11 - §
Savoir Faire: Servant [2] - 10 -
Teamster IQ/Avg [1] - 12 - §
Veterinary IQ/Hard [4] - 13 - §

Spells
Beast Soother [1]- 15 - ª
Beast Soother [1]- 15 - ª
Mammal Control [1]- 15 - ª
Beast Summoning [1]- 15 - ª
Master [1]- 15 - ª
Beast Link [1]- 15 - ª
Beast Speech [1]- 15 - ª
Repel Mammal [1]- 15 - ª
Repel Insects [1]- 15 - ª
Rider Within [1]- 15 - ª
Beast Seeker [1]- 15 - ª
Beast Possession [1]- 15 - ª
Protect Animal [1]- 15 - ª
Shapeshifting: Bulldog [2]- 15 - ª
Shapeshift Others: Bulldog [2]- 15 - ª

Backstory:
Marla Cardoso is great with dogs, she's not just naturally good at it, but her natural talents have been groomed for decades until she is fit for her post as Kennel Master to the Bar Cier.
Marla was born and raised in the Maud Marshes, where her talent was discovered at a young age, and her ability to handle dogs was encouraged by a neighborly hedge mage who could use someone around the house to clean up after him. One clear Spring day while holding her master's dogs for market, a big city merchant, named Var Poras, spotted her ease of handling the animals, and bribed her master to convince her to accompany him. Var Poras took Marla down the Maud River to the city of New Cier, and arrange to present her to the Bar Cier, who appreciating her talent, took her on staff, rewarding Var Poras appropriately.
The Bar Cier's primary hobby is breeding Bulldogs, many of which require Cesarian deliveries, Marla was a good addition to his Kennel, and over the past decades he has arranged for her to be trained to the full extent of her potential. Marla sleeps in the Kennel with the dogs, but considering it's the Royal Kennel, it's better accomodations than most.
Marla is a very content soul, as she's doing what she loves, and is appreciated for it.

Ze'Manel Cunha · 04-23-2005, 05:07 PM

Frankie Santos
[-20] points total, thug
5'9", 187 lbs, 26 years old

Attributes
ST 12 [20] HP 15 [6]
IQ 9 [-20]
DX 9 [-20]
HT 9 [-10] FP 7 [-6]
Will 10 [5]
Per 8 [-5]

Advantages
Ally: Manny 15- (Thug) [15]
High Pain Threshold [10]
§Talent: Gifted Artist, 2/lvls [10]
Patron: Mr. Viera [10]

Disadvantages
Addiction: Marijuana [-10]
Addiction: Tobacco [-5]
Addiction: Caffeine [-5]
Alcoholism [-15]
Bad Temper [-10]
Bully [-10]
Status: Ex-Con [-5]
Unattractive: Broken Nose [-4]

Quirks
Chews Tobacco [-1]
Has to play video games [-1]
Uneducated Accent [-1]
Likes to pull out a roll of cash when paying[-1]
Snorts/Honks through his nose[-1]

Languages
Native Language (English) [0] - Native
Foreign Language (Portuguese) [2] - Accented, Spoken Only

Skills
Area Knowledge IQ/Easy [1] - 9 - (Big City USA)
Artist: Body Art IQ/Hard [8] - 12 - §
Brawling DX/Easy [4] - 11 -
Computer Operation TL/8 [1] - 9 -
Erotic Art DX/Avg [2] - 9 -
Knife DX/Easy [2] - 10 -
Filch DX/Avg [1] - 8 -
Gardening IQ/Easy [2] - 10 -
Holdout IQ/Avg [2] - 9 -
Intimidation Will/Avg [2] - 11 -
Photography IQ/Avg [1] - 11 - §
Sex Appeal HT/Avg [2] - 9 -
Streetwise IQ/Avg [4] - 10 -

Backstory:
Frankie Santos grew up in Big City, he's a Luso-American who's only been to Portugal twice in his life. He grew up speaking English and Portuguese, but never really became literate in Portuguese.
He first got in trouble in Middle School when he was caught shoplifting, he continued to get in trouble during his teenage years, despite his parents best efforts, and the occasional beating he took from his Pa.
He was caught a few more times shoplifting and with pot on him, he was finally caught with enough pot in a school-zone to go up to Juvie for a couple of years instead of just in and outs.
When Frankie finally came out of Juvie, he had dropped out of High School, and went to work part-time for his cousin Manny, as a landscaper, while continuing as a small time dealer for Mr. Viera. Mr. Viera, who's also an attorney, keeps his boys records pretty clean, but Frankie's Felony Conviction couldn't be fully wiped, and is on Frankie's permanent criminal record.
Frankie and Manny also work as muscle for Mr. Viera, breaking knees and collecting insurance premiums, as appropriate.
Recognizing Frankie's artistic talent, which was refined in Juvie, Mr. Viera has him working part-time in his Body Emporium, where Frankie does tattoos, body piercings, and colored branding.

04-20-2005, 10:29 AM	#54
Kromm *GURPS* Line Editor Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Montréal, Québec	Please Don't Hijack Threads! Please don't hijack threads! I've had enough complaints about this one being hijacked that I felt it needed saying. By the title of the thread, this would appear to be the place to post "Average People: Characters [0] to [-50]." Forum etiquette entitles other people who take the time to post a character or two to make a quick comment on others' characters. If you want to engage in deeper criticism, though, start your own thread: "Erotic Art Sucks!", "Teachers With Erotic Art Are All Wet!", etc. Threads are free. You can start as many as you like. But forums work better if the title and content of each thread are related in some way. I think those to whom this comment applies know who they are. I'd rather give this polite, public warning than engage in heavy-handed discipline. Thank you for cooperating. __________________ Sean "Dr. Kromm" Punch <kromm@sjgames.com> *GURPS* Line Editor, Steve Jackson Games My DreamWidth [Just *GURPS* News]

04-20-2005, 10:06 PM	#57
Ze'Manel Cunha Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany	Re: Average People: Characters [0] to [-50] Well, Patrons and Dependents don't really work at negative character levels, learn something new every day. Wanda Miller [-15] points total, Bar & Club Owner 5'6", 122 lbs, 31 years old Attributes ST 8 [-20] HP 9 [2] IQ 9 [-20] DX 9 [-20] HT 11 [10] FP 12 [3] Will 10 [5] Per 9 [0] Advantages Attractive: Beautiful [12] Fashion Sense [5] Flexibility [5] §Talent: Smooth Operator [15] Wealth: Wealthy [20] Independent Income [5] Disadvantages Dependency: Cocaine [-30] Epilepsy (Mitigator: Medication) [-10] Greed [-15] Secret: Drug Dealer [-10] Quirks Lazy [-1] Always wears 3+ inch heels [-1] Smokes Clover cigarettes [-1] Drinks Only Good Brandy, Frequently [-1] Nosy [-1] Languages Native Language (English) [0] - Native Foreign Language (French) [2] - Broken Skills Acting IQ/Avg [2] - 10 - § Area Knowledge IQ/Easy [1] - 9 - (Big City USA) Carousing HT/Easy [4] - 14 - § Computer Operation TL/8 IQ/Easy [1] - 9 - Cooking IQ/avg [1] - 9 - Detect Lies Per/Avg [1] - 9 - § Diplomacy IQ/hard [2] - 9 - § Erotic Art DX/Avg [4] - 13 - Fast-Talk IQ/Avg [2] - 10 - § Intimidation Will/Avg [2] - 11 - § Merchant IQ/Avg [2] - 9 - Observation Per/avg [1] - 8 - Professional Skill: Bartender IQ/Avg [2] - 9 - Sex Appeal HT/Avg [4] - 13 - § Streetwise IQ/Avg [2] - 10 - § Backstory: Wanda Miller inherited the Purple Oyster Club. The club mostly runs itself, but she does keep her hand and eye on the business. The Purple Oyster is a great place for some discreet business, and is one of those places where the rich get the thrill of rubbing elbows with the underworld. The drugs dealt in the club go through Wanda's organization, and she gets a cut off the top. Her suppliers like the opportunity of rubbing elbows with the rich and are therefore frequent guests. She's a small time operator in the underworld, but she's got great looks and a way with people which keep allow her to stay independent. She always dresses very well, and usually provacatively, never forgetting her signature high heels, usually stilletos.

04-22-2005, 01:47 AM	#58
Ze'Manel Cunha Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany	Re: Average People: Characters [0] to [-50] George Theophilus [-15] points total, mechanic, owner, The Greek's Vroom 5'9", 182 lbs, 37 years old Attributes ST 11 [10] HP 9 [-4] IQ 9 [-20] DX 8 [-40] HT 10 [0] FP 8 [-6] Will 8 [-5] Per 10 [5] Advantages §Talent: Artificer 3/lvs [30] Wealth: Comfortable [10] Disadvantages Alcoholism [-15] Bad Sight (Mitigator: Eyeglasses) [-10] OPH: Unaware of Others Personal Space [-5] Secret: Runs a Chop Shop [-10] Unattractive: Wondering Eyeº [-4] ºMild Intermittent Exotropia Quirks Always wears surgical gloves when working [-1] Bad Breath [-1] Chummy [-1] Incompetence: Erotic Art [-1] Smokes cigarettes [-1] Languages Native Language (English) [0] - Native Foreign Language (Greek) [2] - Broken Skills Area Knowledge IQ/Easy [1] - 9 - (Big City USA) Brawling DX/Easy [1] - 8 - Carousing HT/Easy [1] - 10 - Carpentry IQ/Easy [2] - 12 - § Computer Operation TL/8 IQ/Easy [1] - 9 - Electrician IQ/Avg [1] - 10 - § Electronics Repair IQ/Avg [1] - 10 - § Fast-Talk IQ/Avg [1] - 8 - Intimidation Will/Avg [2] - 8 - Machinist IQ/Avg [2] - 12 - § Mechanic: Car IQ/Avg [12] - 14 - § Merchant IQ/Avg [2] - 9 - Observation Per/avg [1] - 10 - Streetwise IQ/Avg [4] - 10 - Backstory: George Theophilus is a very good car mechanic, but his true love is carving toys and machining trains. Unfortunately George needs to make a living, which calls for 12+ hour days in his auto shop, "The Greek Vroom." George mainly works on for real clients, who come in, drop off their cars, and pay for very good service; however, he's also connected, and those made men bring him cars which he and his boys chop for them. He's a bit selfconscious about his wondering eye, but it's pretty intermitent and many people don't even notice it behind his thick glasses.

04-22-2005, 11:14 PM	#59
Ze'Manel Cunha Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany	Re: Average People: Characters [0] to [-50] Marla Cardoso [-40] points total, magical veterinarian, Kennel Mage 5'6", 164 lbs, 44 years old Attributes ST 7 [-30] HP 9 [0] IQ 9 [-20] DX 7 [-60] HT 9 [-10] FP 10 [3] Will 10 [5] Per 8 [-5] Advantages Ally: Bobi (Bulldog) [5] Animal Empathy [5] §Talent: Animal Friend 4/lvs [20] Magery: 0 Lvl [5] ªMagery: 8 Lvls Animal Spells(-40%) [48] Patron: Bar Cier [30] Disadvantages Combat Paralysis [-15] Compulsive Generosity [-5] Low Pain Threshold [-10] Pacifism: Self Defense Only [-15] Sense of Duty: Dogs [-5] Status: Servant [-5] Unattractive: Snaggle Toothed [-8] Vow: Vegetarianism [-5] Quirks Humms under her breath, constantly [-1] Rarely Bathes [-1] Has animals running around in her clothes[-1] Whistles/Wheezes when she laughs [-1] Chews Tobaco [-1] Languages Native Language (Trade) [0] - Native Skills Animal Handling: Dogs IQ/Avg [4]- 14 - § Area Knowledge IQ/Easy [1] - 9 - (Maud Marshes) Brawling DX/Easy [1] - 7 - Falconry IQ/Avg [1] - 12 - § Naturalist IQ/Hard [2] - 8 - Riding: Equines DX/Avg [2] - 11 - § Savoir Faire: Servant [2] - 10 - Teamster IQ/Avg [1] - 12 - § Veterinary IQ/Hard [4] - 13 - § Spells Beast Soother [1]- 15 - ª Beast Soother [1]- 15 - ª Mammal Control [1]- 15 - ª Beast Summoning [1]- 15 - ª Master [1]- 15 - ª Beast Link [1]- 15 - ª Beast Speech [1]- 15 - ª Repel Mammal [1]- 15 - ª Repel Insects [1]- 15 - ª Rider Within [1]- 15 - ª Beast Seeker [1]- 15 - ª Beast Possession [1]- 15 - ª Protect Animal [1]- 15 - ª Shapeshifting: Bulldog [2]- 15 - ª Shapeshift Others: Bulldog [2]- 15 - ª Backstory: Marla Cardoso is great with dogs, she's not just naturally good at it, but her natural talents have been groomed for decades until she is fit for her post as Kennel Master to the Bar Cier. Marla was born and raised in the Maud Marshes, where her talent was discovered at a young age, and her ability to handle dogs was encouraged by a neighborly hedge mage who could use someone around the house to clean up after him. One clear Spring day while holding her master's dogs for market, a big city merchant, named Var Poras, spotted her ease of handling the animals, and bribed her master to convince her to accompany him. Var Poras took Marla down the Maud River to the city of New Cier, and arrange to present her to the Bar Cier, who appreciating her talent, took her on staff, rewarding Var Poras appropriately. The Bar Cier's primary hobby is breeding Bulldogs, many of which require Cesarian deliveries, Marla was a good addition to his Kennel, and over the past decades he has arranged for her to be trained to the full extent of her potential. Marla sleeps in the Kennel with the dogs, but considering it's the Royal Kennel, it's better accomodations than most. Marla is a very content soul, as she's doing what she loves, and is appreciated for it.

04-23-2005, 05:07 PM	#60
Ze'Manel Cunha Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stuttgart, Germany	Re: Average People: Characters [0] to [-50] Frankie Santos [-20] points total, thug 5'9", 187 lbs, 26 years old Attributes ST 12 [20] HP 15 [6] IQ 9 [-20] DX 9 [-20] HT 9 [-10] FP 7 [-6] Will 10 [5] Per 8 [-5] Advantages Ally: Manny 15- (Thug) [15] High Pain Threshold [10] §Talent: Gifted Artist, 2/lvls [10] Patron: Mr. Viera [10] Disadvantages Addiction: Marijuana [-10] Addiction: Tobacco [-5] Addiction: Caffeine [-5] Alcoholism [-15] Bad Temper [-10] Bully [-10] Status: Ex-Con [-5] Unattractive: Broken Nose [-4] Quirks Chews Tobacco [-1] Has to play video games [-1] Uneducated Accent [-1] Likes to pull out a roll of cash when paying[-1] Snorts/Honks through his nose[-1] Languages Native Language (English) [0] - Native Foreign Language (Portuguese) [2] - Accented, Spoken Only Skills Area Knowledge IQ/Easy [1] - 9 - (Big City USA) Artist: Body Art IQ/Hard [8] - 12 - § Brawling DX/Easy [4] - 11 - Computer Operation TL/8 [1] - 9 - Erotic Art DX/Avg [2] - 9 - Knife DX/Easy [2] - 10 - Filch DX/Avg [1] - 8 - Gardening IQ/Easy [2] - 10 - Holdout IQ/Avg [2] - 9 - Intimidation Will/Avg [2] - 11 - Photography IQ/Avg [1] - 11 - § Sex Appeal HT/Avg [2] - 9 - Streetwise IQ/Avg [4] - 10 - Backstory: Frankie Santos grew up in Big City, he's a Luso-American who's only been to Portugal twice in his life. He grew up speaking English and Portuguese, but never really became literate in Portuguese. He first got in trouble in Middle School when he was caught shoplifting, he continued to get in trouble during his teenage years, despite his parents best efforts, and the occasional beating he took from his Pa. He was caught a few more times shoplifting and with pot on him, he was finally caught with enough pot in a school-zone to go up to Juvie for a couple of years instead of just in and outs. When Frankie finally came out of Juvie, he had dropped out of High School, and went to work part-time for his cousin Manny, as a landscaper, while continuing as a small time dealer for Mr. Viera. Mr. Viera, who's also an attorney, keeps his boys records pretty clean, but Frankie's Felony Conviction couldn't be fully wiped, and is on Frankie's permanent criminal record. Frankie and Manny also work as muscle for Mr. Viera, breaking knees and collecting insurance premiums, as appropriate. Recognizing Frankie's artistic talent, which was refined in Juvie, Mr. Viera has him working part-time in his Body Emporium, where Frankie does tattoos, body piercings, and colored branding.