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  1. Characters

Botham

Detective
Played by Christopher McDonald

Role: Sleazy Miami Cop
Archetype: The Shady Opportunist
Tagline: “Rules? Yeah, I’ve heard of ‘em... doesn’t mean I follow ‘em.”


Stats

  • Accuracy (ACC): 2
  • Athletics (ATH): 1
  • Charisma (CHA): 4
  • Defense (DEF): 1
  • Intelligence (INT): 2
  • Spying (SPY): 3
  • Strength (STR): 0

Health Points (HP): 18


Traits

  1. Dirty Deal: Once per scene, Boatham can spend 2 AP to offer an NPC a shady bribe, gaining their temporary loyalty (or silence) for the scene.
  2. Silver Tongue: When making CHA rolls to lie, manipulate, or deflect blame, Boatham adds +2 to the roll.
  3. Backstabber: When attacking an enemy that hasn’t targeted him, Boatham deals an extra 1d6 damage.

Cinematic Actions

  1. Plant Evidence: Once per day, spend 3 AP to plant false evidence, flipping the script on any investigation or framing someone else for the current problem. Roll SPY vs. INT of the target.
  2. Slippery Escape: When cornered, Boatham can spend 2 AP to retreat from a fight, leaving a decoy or diversion behind.
  3. Reckless Shot: Spend 1 AP to take a haphazard gunshot, adding +1 ACC but doubling collateral damage if it misses.

Quirks

  • Known for always having a greasy cheeseburger in hand, even during high-stakes situations.
  • Laughs at inappropriate moments, especially when others are serious.
  • Has questionable alliances with local lowlifes and smugglers.

Equipment

  • Service Pistol (+1 ACC, 1d6 damage, prone to jamming).
  • Roll of Cash (can be used to bribe NPCs for minor favors).
  • Cuban Loafers (reduces the noise of his movements, granting +1 SPY during stealth rolls).