A few years ago I discovered Stellagama Publishing's variations on the Cepheus Engine one of which, the Quantum Engine that powers Barbaric! and Superpowered!, really spoke to me. For one reason or another I moved away from it to the Cypher System, TinyD6, and Savage Worlds but, I've recently rediscovered it and have taken a shot at making some superheroes and supervillains as I ramp up for a new campaign set in DC's Opal City.
The Rook for Superpowered!
Combat 2
Knowledge 0
Physical 1
Social 0
Stealth 2
Superpower 0
Technology 0
Endurance 18
Lifeblood 41
Move 10m
Weakness Activation of Powers takes 1 turn
Trait Blind Fighter
Origin Mystical Avatar
Powers Weapons (Defense, Dervish, Signature Weapon: Pistol)
Attacks Pistol: DM +2 4d AV 1d; Unarmed 1d
Armor 2 (Cloth)
Michael Sloane and his husband Leo were celebrating their 5th wedding anniversary at the Prism club when the gunman opened fire. Michael was shot in the throat but he barely noticed as he watched Leo's corpse slump to the dance floor. Screams of anguish and pain mixed with gunfire as Michael's whole world was violently ripped apart by vicious lunatic. As he sank down on his knees, with each heartbeat bringing him closer to oblivion, an angel in black appeared to him and offered him vengeance. They told him it would give him the power to make his city a better place for all. There was no hesitation as Michael Sloane died and the Rook was born.
The angel Raguel is the Rook's mentor and has provided him with a new face and identity. He is now Peter Carthage a community activist in Opal City which provides the Rook plenty of information on who is being preyed upon so that he may turn the predators into his next kills.