1. Characters

Oswald Cobblepot

The Penguin
NPC

Height: Short
Build: Portly
Hair: Black
Eyes: Sharp Blue

Characteristics:

  • Brawn: 3
  • Agility: 3
  • Intellect: 4
  • Cunning: 5
  • Willpower: 4
  • Presence: 4

Skills:

  • Charm: 3
  • Coercion: 4
  • Deception: 4
  • Streetwise: 5
  • Skulduggery: 3
  • Negotiation: 4
  • Cool: 3
  • Ranged Light: 3
  • Knowledge (Society): 3

Talents:

  • Smooth Talker: When making a Charm or Negotiation check, The Penguin may remove one setback die imposed due to the target's apprehension or resistance.

Abilities:

  • Two Timer: Penguin takes two actions per round
  • Criminal Mastermind: The Penguin adds a boost die to all Streetwise, Skulduggery, and Deception checks when dealing with the criminal underworld of Gotham City.
  • Lucky Duck: Once per encounter he can force a player to reroll

Equipment:

  • Shooting Umbrella (Melee; Damage 10; Critical 2; Range Light)
  • Fine Clothing
  • Personal Stash of Credits

Description:
Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, better known by his underworld alias, The Penguin, is a charismatic and cunning criminal with a penchant for style and a love for the avian-themed. A portly figure with a sharp mind, he navigates Gotham's criminal underbelly with wit and ruthlessness, leaving an indelible mark on the city's shadows.

Roleplaying Notes:
The Penguin is a master manipulator, often employing his charm and intelligence to exert control over those who underestimate him. He's a shrewd businessman, with legitimate fronts masking his criminal enterprises. His style is distinctive, from his dapper attire to the ever-present decorative umbrella that conceals an array of hidden gadgets. While he prefers diplomacy, his cunning can turn to menace when the situation demands. The Penguin's ultimate goal is power and control, and he's willing to exploit any avenue to achieve it, all while maintaining his enigmatic and suave demeanor.

Wound Threshold: 20

Strain Threshold: 16