Name: Henry Claridge
Type: Human Business Tycoon
Soak: 2
Wounds: 15
Strain: 12
Defense: Ranged 0, Melee 0
Thresholds: Critical 2, Dead 29, Incapacitated 15
Characteristics:
Brawn: 2
Agility: 2
Intellect: 3
Cunning: 4
Willpower: 3
Presence: 4
Skills:
- Charm 3
- Coercion 2
- Deception 3
- Leadership 4
- Negotiation 4
- Streetwise 2
- Knowledge (Business) 3
- Perception 2
- Resilience 2
Talents:
- Grit 2 (Increase wound threshold by 2)
- Inspiring Rhetoric (Once per encounter, may perform an Inspiring Rhetoric incidental to remove a number of strain equal to Presence from a number of engaged allies)
- Master Merchant (Once per session, may spend a Story Point to acquire an item that is not otherwise available for purchase)
- Natural Negotiator (May decrease the difficulty of any Negotiation or Streetwise check by one)
- Wealthy (Starts with additional credits equal to Presence)
Equipment:
- Expensive Suit (Soak 1, Defense 1, Encumbrance 2)
- Cane (Melee; Damage 3; Critical 3; Range [Engaged]; Disorient 1, Stun 3)
- Pocket Watch (An ornate timepiece of significant value)
- Expansive Office: A luxurious workspace with state-of-the-art equipment and decorations showcasing wealth and success.
Description: Henry Claridge is a portly and affluent business magnate based in Gotham City. His business acumen, persuasive charm, and extensive wealth have made him a prominent figure in the city's corporate landscape. As the head of various successful enterprises, he possesses a keen intellect for negotiation, a natural ability to inspire loyalty, and a shrewd sense of business strategy. Despite his seemingly jovial demeanor, Claridge can be a formidable adversary in the boardroom or when protecting his interests. His wealth and connections provide him with considerable influence and resources, making him a valuable ally or potential patron for those who seek his favor.