[IW] Living Lie Detector (Homeline)

Michele · 07-03-2013, 04:15 AM

CAL LIGHTMAN
Living Lie Detector (Homeline)

(c) copyright 2010 Michele Armellini

Base Setting: GURPS Infinite Worlds

Total Points: 230

Age: 42 Height: 5'7" Weight: 145 lbs. Description: A short man, somewhat unkempt, with black hair and eyes, usually wearing a black suit with no tie
ST 10 [0] HP 10 [0]
DX 11 [20] Will 15 [0]
IQ 15 [100] Per 16 [5]
HT 11 [10] FP 11 [0]

Basic Speed: 5.5 Move: 5
Basic Damage: Thrust 1d-2, Swing 1d
Basic Lift: 20
[Total Attributes: 135]

DR: 0 Dodge: 8 Parry: 8 (Judo) Block: 0

Reaction Modifiers: Status (+1), Reputation (+4), Workaholic (+1/-1), Stubbornness (-1).
Fright Check: 15

ADVANTAGES AND PERKS: Charisma 1 [5]; Courtesy Rank (Intervention Service Officer) 4 [4]; Empathy [15]; Indomitable [15]; Reputation (the world's leading deception expert; all the time; law enforcement officials and other experts) [6]; Security Clearance [10]; Single-Minded [5]; Status +2 [5]*; Talent (Empath) 2 [10]; Wealth (Wealthy) [20].
Dabbler (to be customized by the GM); License (Psychologist) [2].
* Includes +1 from Wealth.
[Total Advantages and Perks: 97]

DISADVANTAGES AND QUIRKS: Curious (on 6 or less) [-10]; Dependent (daughter) (No More Than 25%; on 6 or less; Loved One) [-10]; Duty (to the Internal Affairs Division of the Intervention Service) (on 12 or less) (Nonhazardous) [-5]; Loner (on 12 or less) [-5]; Pacifism (Cannot Harm Innocents) [-10]; Stubbornness [-5]; Workaholic [-5].
Code of Honor (Personal); Dislikes polite conventions, political correctness and bureaucracy; Proud [-3].
[Total Disadvantages and Quirks: -53]

SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES: Administration-14 [1]; Body Language-18* [0]; Carousing-11 [1]; Computer Operation/TL9-15 [1]; Criminology/TL9-14 [1]; Detect Lies-22† [8]; Diplomacy-15§ [1]; Electronic Operation/TL9 (Scientific)-14 [1]; Electronic Operation/TL9 (Surveillance)-14 [1]; Fast-Talk-14 [1]; First Aid/TL9-15 [1]; Gambling-15 [2]; Guns/TL9 (Pistol)-11 [1]; Intelligence Analysis/TL9-13 [1]; Interrogation-16 [4]; Intimidation-14 [1]; Judo-10 [2]; Law (Local)-14 [2]; Observation-15 [1]; Psychology-18‡ [8]; Public Speaking-16** [2]; Research/TL9-15 [2]; Soldier/TL9-14 [1]; Stealth-10†† [0]; Urban Survival-15 [1].
* Default from Detect Lies.
† Includes +3 from Empathy and +2 from Empath 2.
§ Includes +2 from Empath 2.
‡ Includes +2 from Empath 2; conditional +3 from Empathy when conversing with the subject.
** includes +1 from Charisma 1.
†† Default from IQ.
[Total Skills and Techniques: 45]

TL: 5 Cultural Familiarities: Western [0].
LANGUAGES: English (native) [0]; Spanish (native) [6].
[Total Cultural Familiarities and Languages: 6]

EQUIPMENT: Lightman owns a plush home and the Lightman Research Center. Apart from those he has a nondescript car, and generally does not flaunt his wealth; but will be able to procure anything his Wealth level can afford, if necessary.

BIOGRAPHY: the only child of an abusive father, Lightman suffered a decisive stress when his mother managed to deceive her psychiatrist in order to be free to commit suicide. Already "a natural" at reading lies because of his previous family history, this event defined Lightman's life and career. When he finished his studies, he was very promising but heavily indebted, and the Intervention Service offered him a solution.
After receiving basic training and spending some time as a difficult-to-handle subordinate, he began a successful but stormy career in the Internal Affairs Division: that is, policing the I-Cops themselves. He climbed quickly in the hierarchy, but did not make many friends. His results were outstanding and welcome, but his manners were abrasive, his respect for senior officers non-existent, and his compliance with procedures sorely lacking.
He was motivated, and convinced his contribution was needed to "keep the I-Cops straight". However, he chafed at the restrictions, bureaucracy, and internal politicking.
The solution came a few years ago. He parted ways with the Service and established his own research center, quickly making a small fortune out of his own special talent: unmasking deception. He is now a successful private entrepreneur. Nevertheless he has a standing confidential agreement with the Service; when they need him, he's bound to provide his expertise.

07-03-2013, 04:15 AM	#1
Michele Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Udine, Italy	[IW] Living Lie Detector (Homeline) CAL LIGHTMAN Living Lie Detector (Homeline) (c) copyright 2010 Michele Armellini Base Setting: GURPS Infinite Worlds Total Points: 230 Age: 42 Height: 5'7" Weight: 145 lbs. Description: A short man, somewhat unkempt, with black hair and eyes, usually wearing a black suit with no tie ST 10 [0] HP 10 [0] DX 11 [20] Will 15 [0] IQ 15 [100] Per 16 [5] HT 11 [10] FP 11 [0] Basic Speed: 5.5 Move: 5 Basic Damage: Thrust 1d-2, Swing 1d Basic Lift: 20 [Total Attributes: 135] DR: 0 Dodge: 8 Parry: 8 (Judo) Block: 0 Reaction Modifiers: Status (+1), Reputation (+4), Workaholic (+1/-1), Stubbornness (-1). Fright Check: 15 ADVANTAGES AND PERKS: Charisma 1 [5]; Courtesy Rank (Intervention Service Officer) 4 [4]; Empathy [15]; Indomitable [15]; Reputation (the world's leading deception expert; all the time; law enforcement officials and other experts) [6]; Security Clearance [10]; Single-Minded [5]; Status +2 [5]; Talent (Empath) 2 [10]; Wealth (Wealthy) [20]. Dabbler (to be customized by the GM); License (Psychologist) [2]. Includes +1 from Wealth. [Total Advantages and Perks: 97] DISADVANTAGES AND QUIRKS: Curious (on 6 or less) [-10]; Dependent (daughter) (No More Than 25%; on 6 or less; Loved One) [-10]; Duty (to the Internal Affairs Division of the Intervention Service) (on 12 or less) (Nonhazardous) [-5]; Loner (on 12 or less) [-5]; Pacifism (Cannot Harm Innocents) [-10]; Stubbornness [-5]; Workaholic [-5]. Code of Honor (Personal); Dislikes polite conventions, political correctness and bureaucracy; Proud [-3]. [Total Disadvantages and Quirks: -53] SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES: Administration-14 [1]; Body Language-18* [0]; Carousing-11 [1]; Computer Operation/TL9-15 [1]; Criminology/TL9-14 [1]; Detect Lies-22† [8]; Diplomacy-15§ [1]; Electronic Operation/TL9 (Scientific)-14 [1]; Electronic Operation/TL9 (Surveillance)-14 [1]; Fast-Talk-14 [1]; First Aid/TL9-15 [1]; Gambling-15 [2]; Guns/TL9 (Pistol)-11 [1]; Intelligence Analysis/TL9-13 [1]; Interrogation-16 [4]; Intimidation-14 [1]; Judo-10 [2]; Law (Local)-14 [2]; Observation-15 [1]; Psychology-18‡ [8]; Public Speaking-16** [2]; Research/TL9-15 [2]; Soldier/TL9-14 [1]; Stealth-10†† [0]; Urban Survival-15 [1]. * Default from Detect Lies. † Includes +3 from Empathy and +2 from Empath 2. § Includes +2 from Empath 2. ‡ Includes +2 from Empath 2; conditional +3 from Empathy when conversing with the subject. includes +1 from Charisma 1. †† Default from IQ. [Total Skills and Techniques: 45] TL: 5 Cultural Familiarities: Western [0]. LANGUAGES: English (native) [0]; Spanish (native) [6]. [Total Cultural Familiarities and Languages: 6] EQUIPMENT: Lightman owns a plush home and the Lightman Research Center. Apart from those he has a nondescript car, and generally does not flaunt his wealth; but will be able to procure anything his Wealth level can afford, if necessary. BIOGRAPHY:** the only child of an abusive father, Lightman suffered a decisive stress when his mother managed to deceive her psychiatrist in order to be free to commit suicide. Already "a natural" at reading lies because of his previous family history, this event defined Lightman's life and career. When he finished his studies, he was very promising but heavily indebted, and the Intervention Service offered him a solution. After receiving basic training and spending some time as a difficult-to-handle subordinate, he began a successful but stormy career in the Internal Affairs Division: that is, policing the I-Cops themselves. He climbed quickly in the hierarchy, but did not make many friends. His results were outstanding and welcome, but his manners were abrasive, his respect for senior officers non-existent, and his compliance with procedures sorely lacking. He was motivated, and convinced his contribution was needed to "keep the I-Cops straight". However, he chafed at the restrictions, bureaucracy, and internal politicking. The solution came a few years ago. He parted ways with the Service and established his own research center, quickly making a small fortune out of his own special talent: unmasking deception. He is now a successful private entrepreneur. Nevertheless he has a standing confidential agreement with the Service; when they need him, he's bound to provide his expertise. __________________ Michele Armellini GURPS Locations: St. George's Cathedral Last edited by Michele; 07-03-2013 at 08:52 AM.