Brighton Hollow: Character Sample

GaryB · February 28, 2005

Brighton hollow is my four age campaign for Horror hero. This character exists within 1778 version of the campaign, now two years into the American Revolution where sides between folk are split between supporters of the Revolution and the Continental Army, versus the Tories who support British Rule and Law.

Let me know what you think.

FARALY ITHMIRE 
Val	Char	Cost	Roll	Notes
8	STR	-2	11-	Lift 75.8kg; 1 1/2d6 [1]
11	DEX	3	11-	OCV:  4/DCV:  4
9	CON	-2	11-
10	BODY	0	11-
15	INT	5	12-	PER Roll 12-
12	EGO	4	11-	ECV:  4
10	PRE	0	11-	PRE Attack:  2d6
10	COM	0	11-

3	PD	1	Total:  3 PD (0 rPD)
2	ED	0	Total:  2 ED (0 rED)
2	SPD	0	Phases:  6, 12
4	REC	0
20	END	1
25	STUN	6	Total Characteristic Cost:  16

Movement:	Running:	6"/12"
	Leaping:		1"/2"
	Swimming:	2"/4"

Cost	Powers	END
5	Luck 1d6

Perks
3	Town Records:  Access
1	Owed debt by bank:  Favor
1	Reputation:  Brilliant Man (A small to medium sized group) 11-, +1/+1d6
12	Contact:  The Town Council (Contact has:  useful Skills or resources, Good relationship with Contact), Organization Contact (x3) (12 Active Points) 11-

Talents
3	Bump Of Direction

Skills
4	KS: Brighton Hollow History 13-
4	CuK: Brighton Hollow Citizens (Past and Present) 13-
5	AK: Brighton Hollow and Surrounding areas 14-
3	KS: Cartography 12-
3	Deduction 12-
3	Trading 11-
5	Bureaucratics 12-
7	High Society 13-
3	Conversation 11-
1	Bribery 8-
1	Paramedics 8-
5	Cramming 
1	Lip-reading 8-
2	TF:  Carts & Carriages, Equines
4	Language:  French (completely fluent; literate)
3	Language:  Welsh (fluent conversation; literate)
2	Language:  Portugese (fluent conversation; literate) (3 Active Points)
1	Language:  Latin (basic conversation)
1	Language:  Greek (basic conversation)
1	Language:  Moneton Indian (basic conversation)

Total Powers & Skill Cost:  84
Total Cost:  100

50+	Disadvantages
10	Psychological Limitation:  Afraid of physical harm (Uncommon, Strong)
15	Psychological Limitation:  Unrequited love for Venessa Lowman, Deeply in love but has never talked to her about it. (Common, Strong)
10	Psychological Limitation:  Faints at the sight of blood. (Uncommon, Strong)
10	Rivalry:  Romantic (with Avery Chearteux over Vennessa), Rival is As Powerful, Rival is a Player Character, Seek to Outdo, Embarrass, or Humiliate Rival, Rival Aware of Rivalry
5	Social Limitation:  Public Official - Town Scribe.  Cannot break the trust of people or lose position. (Occasionally, Minor)

Total Disadvantage Points:  50

Background/History:

This well educated man was born in 1735, and raised in Yorkshire, England. He was educated at Oxford starting at the age of 16 and viewed to be a prodigy of sorts. His family, the Ithmireâ€™s is a well to-do shipping company owner with major routes throughout the British Colonies. However, Faraly would not inherit the family business, instead that would default to his older brother Edmund Ithmire.

Faraly was married at the age of 22 and his wife Regina Wellington wanted to move to the new world. However, during thier trip to the Americas a storm hit the ship and she was lost along with most of the crew. The ship of course belonged to Edmund. The Wellington's, who were importers of gems and precious metals blamed Faraly for the loss of their daughter and in order to keep their business connected to the Ithmire Shippers an agreement was made to exile the poor tragic Faraly from any family claims. He would be forever trapped in the America's banned by the two family cartel of ever setting out to sea again.

He spent many years in the Caribbean among the various British Colonies as a scribe to any governor who needed him. He even spent a great deal of years writing poetry and stories, but none of them ever worked out. So with the last of his money he sailed north to the mainland where the British were just finishing up the French and Indian War and the Catholics were in a fervor to convert as many natives as they could, as fast as they could; this new world would be an interesting place to write about.

Into West Virginia he came and settled in at first as a teacher. But it was judged that he'd be better suited as Brighton Hollow's scribe and record keeper. Since then, he has quite settled in and never looked back to his old life.

Personality/Motivation:

Ever having to live in his brother's shadow in his younger years, Faraly likes his independant life amung the fine folk of Brighton Hollow. His passion lies in writing memoirs, fictional stories and even making new copies of the bible for the church through the newly purchased town printing press. More importantly he loves to talk to travelers to hear news of the world and any exciting adventures that have taken place.

Recently, he took a trip to Richmond, Virginia to get news of how his brother and the company faired just out of curiosity. His two month stay there taught him two things. One, his brother was sick and possibly dying and without and heir to inherit the company (his wife had concieved a daughter who died at the age of five). The Wellingtons were trying to buy out the large shipping company but bidding was fierce and they may not win. However, legally Faraly would inherit the company if he stepped up. This specter haunts Faraly these days. Should the Wellingtons or any other competitors learn he still lives, he could be in trouble.

But officially he was off the charts for the company. But the thought of some sort of large scale revenge against those who spurned him. It was all too fantastic for him to really take advantage of. He liked to write about intrigue, not live in the midst of it.

Faraly is a supporter of British Rule and the old ways. He cannot conceive that a revolution is really even needed. He figures the British Empire will do what is best for her people, and this makes him a Tory. However, his views are forged from naivety rather than wisdom or thought. Its just that he doesn't care in the long run since its not all that exciting or adventurous for him to write about.

Quote: "Words are the swords of writers. Even the most innocuous document can bring down an empire."

Powers/Tactics:

Faraly is no fighter. In fact, he abhors any sort of violence in his presence. Even the slightest argument tends to make him squirm. Conflict is not part of Faraly's life. Even during a tavern fight some years ago in the Caribbean, he passed out at the sight of a man loosing his teeth to the butt of a soldier's rifle. This does not make Faraly a coward, if it came down to it, he'd defend himself though it would probably be futile for him to do so without any sort of training. He prefers to watch, write and explore and stay out of the way of danger.

Campaign Use:

These days, Faraly has taken to fancy the brilliance of Vanessa Lowman, the town's school teacher. She like him was married at one point in her life but lost her husband to the French and Indian war. However, Faraly is now aware that her affections are being called out by a Mr. Avery Chearteux who is the town's chief Blacksmith. Faraly is hopelessly in love with her, but lacks the confidence to approach her. With Avery making his advances and courting her of late, Faraly feels lost. The two however are very good friends and talk often, its just that Faraly will never take it to a romantic level.

Faraly must also be aware that his brother may die soon and that will bring a world of trouble his way should any of the competing bidders learn of his existence. Even if one of the bidding companies buy over the Ithmire Shipping Co., Faraly can legally reclaim the company at any time.

Appearance:

He always keeps a stately appearance in his near frontier town. He stands out much from the farmer community that is Brighton Hollow. He appears nothing like the rugged frontier folk, as he is gaunt and wiry. His composure is always stately and firmly bound in British formality.

Height: 5â€™ 10â€

Eyes: Hazel

Weight: 176lbs

Hair: Brown/Grey

Age: 43

yamamura · February 28, 2005