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woman. A soccer coach sees several of his girls have strange Backgrounds: Athletes are generally born with basic
markings on their necks, almost like…little implants. physical capability and a desire to compete. To that, they
Hunter cells look to Athletes for their physical abilities. add years of training and dedication to their chosen sport.
While others offer mental or social aptitudes, an Athlete of- Though athletes in America often get a free pass through
fers a cell a broad range of physical skills. He doesn’t have high school, the majority still need a day job. Whether she
the real-world experience of combat that a soldier or cop has, wants to or not, she has to eat — especially if she’s got a
but they don’t have his dedication to his athletic potential. family to support. The stereotypical view of the dumb jock
Focusing his life on physical development means he’s the one isn’t necessarily true, but those who sail through high school
his cell turns to when it has to chase down a wounded cultist, with infl ated grades may believe they don’t need to learn
follow an inhuman creature in a mad dash across rooftops, or more than they have in order to get by — a shock when they
get a serial killer in a headlock. encounter the post-school world.
Maintaining his skills takes time — time that the Vigil Athletes generally prioritize Physical Attributes. A wres-

takes up. That’s what matters, and he needs to keep his physi- tler, javelin thrower or football player benefits from high
cal prowess up to par. His cell relies on him to be ready for Strength, while martial artists and sprinters alike rely on their
whatever happens. Some balance it. Some can’t, and lose Dexterity. Those who have Mental Attributes as their sec-

sight of those he protects or instead loses sight of his skills. A ondary choice find the most benefit from Wits, while those
few make use of performance-enhancing drugs. who prefer Social Attributes have an above-average Presence.
Task Force: VALKYRIE can always use — and equip — a Physical Skills are also often primary. Athletes usually have
capable Athlete, and he’s a useful test subject for the Cheiron at least two dots in Athletics, though some fields are better

Group (maybe he’s blown a knee or a rotator cuff, and Cheiron suited to other Skills, such as Brawl and Weaponry for martial
offers to “fix” him). Athletes who have strong faith are very use- artists. Depending on their chosen sport and background, she

ful to the Long Night (thanking God for their accomplishments), will likely also have one dot in Academics, Brawl, Drive, Em-
while more skeptical Athletes may find Null Mysteriis more in pathy, Intimidation, Medicine, Socialize or Streetwise. Com-

line with their beliefs. Many fall in with the Union, especially mon Merits include Fame, Fleet of Foot and Resources. Some
those who work blue-collar jobs to fund their training. sports also lend themselves to combat Merits.

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