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Abilities: dies in turf wars and drive-bys. Most gangbangers are teens
Awareness (dice pool 6) — Security guards are paid or young men or women who have learned that violence
to pay attention to their surroundings and be alert for is the only path to respect and power on the street. What
trouble. they lack in finesse they make up for in ignorance and
Brawl (dice pool 5) — The most action that many bravado.
security guards ever see is manhandling the occasional Description: Gangbangers wear the “colors” of their
drunk or shoplifter, and some are experienced in dealing gangs — sometimes a literal hue, sometimes a particular
with fistfights. article of clothing or tattoo. Most bear scars from numer-
Intimidation (dice pool 3) — In many situations, ous fights, and sport ostentatious rings or other types of
security guards are used to present an intimidating pres- jewelry.
ence to deter troublemakers. Sometimes guards like to Storytelling Hints: Gangbangers are thugs. Their
throw their weight around and abuse their authority out standing in the gang is determined by how tough they act
of boredom or frustration. and how vicious they can be when provoked. Most fight
at the slightest provocation. The others go and get 10 of
Student their friends and look for the guy who pissed them off.
Quote: “I can’t believe I let you talk me into this. Most times, they prefer to ambush their opponents with a
I’ve got an exam tomorrow!” flurry of (mostly inaccurate) gunfire and then escape to
Background: When they aren’t going to class or sleep- safety. When faced with well-armed or capable opponents,
ing in their dorm rooms, students can be found wander- they run and look for opportunities to even the score when
ing campus grounds or haunting the bars, clubs or café’s their enemy least expects it.
around town. Usually young and often night owls, stu- Attributes: Intelligence 2, Wits 2, Resolve 2, Strength
dents tend to look for out-of-the-way places to study — 3, Dexterity 3, Stamina 2, Presence 2, Manipulation 3,
or to avoid studying altogether. Composure 2
Description: Students are generally in their mid- to Skills: Athletics 2, Brawl 2, Drive 1, Firearms 1,
late teens, and typically wear whatever clothes they hap- Larceny 2, Stealth 1, Streetwise 2, Weaponry 2
pen to find on the floor each morning. Nearly all carry Merits: Allies 2, Fleet of Foot 2, Status 1
bags overflowing with papers, books and snacks. Willpower: 4
Storytelling Hints: Students are often bored with Morality: 6
college life and look for ways to blow off steam, usually by Virtue: Fortitude
partying or hitting the local clubs, or hanging out with Vice: Wrath
friends and watching movies. Full of new-found freedom
after a lifetime under their parents’ control, some students Initiative: 5
get involved in hare-brained stunts that no sane adult Defense: 2
would ever consider, just because it sounds like a good Speed: 11 (13 with Fleet of Foot)
idea.
Abilities: Weapons/Attacks:
Academics (dice pool 4) — If a student can’t recall Type Damage RangeShots Dice Pool
something he’s learned in class, he has ample facilities with
which to go look it up. Glock 17 2 (L) 20/40/80 17+1 6
Carousing (dice pool 3) — When not studying or (light pistol)
going to class, most students spend their nights hitting Armor: None
the bars.
Science (dice pool 4) — Some students (like Engi- Health: 7
neering or Biology majors) possess this ability instead of
Academics. Occasionally, some students possess both. Police Officer
Quote: “Please step out of the car, sir.”
Combatants Background: Many people become police officers out
of a desire to protect others. Some, often former soldiers,
The following are examples of combatants whom your join the force looking for a chance to use their capabili-
principal characters may encounter one time or another ties against live opponents. Police officers are generally
during a story. These people are arranged in an increasing well trained in criminology, investigative procedures,
order of competence, skill and rarity. armed and unarmed combat, and basic lifesaving tech-
niques.
Gangbanger Description: Most police officers are tall and broad-
shouldered, with close-cropped hair (many have military-
Quote: “Step off, bitch!”
Background: The most common member of any gang, style haircuts) and muscular physiques. They actively cul-
this person is the enforcer and “soldier” who fights and

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