The Opposition

The previous article presented a layout and description for a docking bay converted into a fighting pit; this article presents five potential combatants. Each is also an introductory character for the Edge of the Empire RPG.

Sorrin Hale

Human Bounty Hunter/Gadgeteer

Brawn 3 Cunning 2 Presence 2

Agility 2 Intellect 2 Willpower 2

Soak: 4

Wound Threshold: 14

Strain Threshold: 12

M/R Defense: 2 / 2

Skills: Athletics 1, Brawl 2, Cool 2, Coordination 1, Perception 1, Pilot, Ranged (Light) 1, Streetwise 1, Vigilance 2

Talents: Defensive Stance, Disorient, Improved Stunning Blow, Stunning Blow, Toughened

Abilities: One rank in each of two different non-career skills

Equipment: Padded Armor

Sorrin Hale is a dedicated martial artist, practiced in the style teräs käsi. He participates in these competitions in order to make money, it is true, but also to test himself against other combatants. Given his relatively small size, some foes underestimate his abilities, but he quickly dispels such misunderstanding. He is also one whose respect can be won, provided that others show him the same kind of regard.

Harrutecrall

Wookiee Hired Gun/Maurauder

Brawn 4 Cunning 2 Presence 2

Agility 2 Intellect 2 Willpower 1

Soak: 4

Wound Threshold: 17

Strain Threshold: 9

M/R Defense: 0 / 0

Skills: Athletics 1, Brawl 2, Melee 2, Resilience 1, Survival 1, Vigilance 2

Talents: Feral Strength, Heroic Fortitude, Knockdown, Toughened

Abilities: Free rank in Brawl; Wookiee Rage

Equipment: Brass knuckles

Despite his reputation as a dangerous opponent, Harrutecrall is an unwitting participant in these matches. This is because he in under the sway of Madon Ani, a Chevin slaver. That despicable individual holds the Wookiee's family hostage, forcing him to fight lest they should come to harm. Because of this Harrutecrall sometimes shows mercy to his foes, although this causes trouble with Ani if the slaver suspects it.

Leera Annoo

Rodian Bounty Hunter/Assassin

Brawn 2 Cunning 2 Presence 2

Agility 3 Intellect 2 Willpower 1

Soak: 4

Wound Threshold: 12

Strain Threshold: 11

M/R Defense: 0 / 0

Skills: Athletics 2, Brawl 2, Melee 2, Perception 1, Stealth 2, Streetwise 1, Survival 1, Vigilance 2

Talents: Dodge, Grit, Jump Up, Precise Aim, Targeted Blow

Abilities: One free rank in Survival

Equipment: Padded armor, force pike

Leera Anoo is trained, believe it or not, as a dancer. Given that her background is in Rodian theater, however, it should come as no surprise that she's also highly trained with weaponry. In particular she wields her force pike in a highly mobile, quick-striking fashion. Althugh the Rodian knows that she gives up a size advantage to many of her opponents, in her mind this only adds to the drama of the matches and her own glory when she is victorious.

Gorek

Trandoshan Hired Gun/Mercenary Soldier

Brawn 3 Cunning 2 Presence 2

Agility 1 Intellect 2 Willpower 2

Soak: 4

Wound Threshold: 17

Strain Threshold: 11

M/R Defense: 0 / 0

Skills: Brawl 2, Discipline 1, Melee 2, Perception 1, Ranged (light) 2, Ranged (Heavy) 1, Vigilance 1

Talents: Natural Marksman, Point Blank, Second Wind, Side Step, Strong Arm, Toughened

Abilities: One rank in Perception; Regeneration; Claws

Equipment: Heavy clothing, bolas (two), truncheon, 395 credits

Gorek enjoys hurting other beings; that's why he fights. He has no pretentions to honor, either. That is why he favors using bolas to ensnare his opponents before charging in to pound on them with his truncheon. If an opponent really makes him angry, however, he switches to his claws. He is also fond of taking trophies from his victims.