Rocky Horror Picture Villain

[Shadowsoul]

Are you plagued by villains who lack a certain something? Villains who never break into song and dance routines or challenge your heroes' sexuality? Have you secretly always wanted to pit a bunch of two-fisted heroes against a youthful Tim Curry in drag?

 

Never fear, the Hero 5ER write-up of Dr Frank N Furter from the Rocky Horror Picture Show is here.

 

Character sheet to follow.

 

Background/History. Frank is an alien from the mysterious and decadent planet of Transsexual in the Transylvanian system. His original purpose in travelling to Earth is unknown but he has made a name for himself amongst certain unconventional people as a supreme hedonist and reclusive genius. He appears to have had some influence or rank on his home planet as he commands the loyalty, initially, of two other Transylvanians, Riff-Raff and Magenta.

 

Personality/Motivation. An obsessive pleasure seeker; Frank exists to indulge his insatiable desire for sex, cross-dressing and dance numbers. He is a scientist but his research seems focused on creating the perfect man to serve as his plaything. While he does not seem interested in criminal or violent actions for their own sake Frank is sociopathic, amoral and capable of insane fits of jealousy and spite when thwarted, which leads him to commit many monstrous acts. Although he craves attention and adulation and may have left his castle, on occasion, to recruit lovers, Frank does not usually entertain visitors, which is probably for the best.

 

Campaign Use. Frank would serve well as the antagonist of a single adventure set in castle Frank-N-Furter, but could also inject a dose of bizarre black humour into a campaign by serving as a recurring villain. If the PCs do not simply stumble across the castle then they may seek Frank out because of his scientific accomplishments or to rescue someone that he has seduced.

 

It is also possible that he might venture out of his castle in search of fun, perhaps encountering the PCs when one of them objects to his seduction of their spouse, partner, sibling, child or other acquaintance. However he is encountered, Frank works best if given the chance to try and seduce or otherwise dazzle the PCs before actually coming to blows with them.

 

Quote. “I’m just a sweet transvestite, from Transsexual Transylvania”.

 

Powers/Tactics. When first encountered Frank is likely to be friendly, or at least civilised. He will attempt to seduce anyone who catches his eye, taking great delight in corrupting the innocent and overcoming his partners’ moral and sexual boundaries, but is otherwise unlikely to resort to violence until his will is thwarted or he feels threatened. Once angered Frank will probably rely on his advanced Transylvanian technology, such as his sonic transducer, to overcome opponents, but is quite prepared to physically assault a victim that he can take by surprise or easily overwhelm. If all else fails then Frank will panic and run away.

 

Appearance. Appears to be a young human man wearing thick make-up and a scanty collection of fetishized women’s clothing.

 

Designer’s notes. I have rounded Frank out slightly with skills, like Biology, that suit his character, but have mostly kept to the abilities he displays in the film. I don’t own Star Hero, so have had to guess how many tech levels he is above the earth average.

 

In the stage directions for the script of the Rocky Horror Picture Show film there is a note saying that Frank N Furter’s captives follow his commands during the floor show scene because he has drugged them. I have chosen to represent this with a drug that saps the will, making people more biddable. It could also work as a mass Mind Control power or a Transform Mind which heals back naturally.

 

There are doubtless more uses that the sonic transducer could be put to and I’d encourage GMs to equip Frank, and his castle, with all the mad devices their wicked little hearts’ could wish for; he is a scientist, after all.

[Shadowsoul]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

Name: Dr Frank N Furter

 

Val Char Base Cost

10/15 STR 10 0

10 DEX 10 0

8 CON 10 -4

8 BODY 10 -4

23 INT 10 13

18 EGO 10 16

18 PRE 10 8

10 COM 10 0

2/3 PD 2 0

2 ED 2 0

2 SPD 2.0 0

4/5 REC 4 0

16 END 16 0

17/20 STUN 17 0

6" RUN 6 0

2" SWIM 2 0

2"/3" LEAP 2 0

STR Roll: 11- / 12- Lift: 100.0kg/200.0kg

DEX Roll: 11- Run: 6"

CON Roll: 11- Swim: 2"

INT Roll: 14- Leap: 2"/3"

EGO Roll: 13- PRE Attack: 3 1/2d6

PER Roll: 14-

 

Disadvantages Pts

Psychological Limitation: Sociopath (Common, Strong) 15

Psychological Limitation: Sex Addict and Extreme Hedonist (Common, Total) 20

Psychological Limitation: Insane Jealousy (Common, Total) 20

Social Limitation: Transexual Transvestite (Frequently, Minor, Not Limiting In Some Cultures) 5

Social Limitation: Alien (Occasionally, Severe, Not Limiting In Some Cultures) 10

 

 

Pts. Power END

 

3 Insane Strength: +5 STR (5 Active Points); Conditional Power Only when enraged (-1/2) 1

Power Cost: 3

 

 

Pts. Skill Roll

 

0 Climbing 8- 8-

0 Concealment 8- 8-

0 Language: Transylvanian (idiomatic; literate) (5 Active Points)

5 Language: English (idiomatic; literate)

0 AK: Transexual Transylvania (Native Area) 11-

2 CuK: Alternative 11-

5 PS: Mad Scientist 14-

5 PS: Singer and Choreographer 14-

5 PS: Surgeon 14-

5 PS: Lover 14-

5 Electronics (Transylvanian Technology) 15-

3 Acting 13-

3 Conversation 13-

7 Inventor 16-

4 KS: Anatomy 13-

4 KS: Biology 13-

3 Mimicry 14-

5 Persuasion 14-

5 Research 15-

7 Seduction 15-

0 Stealth 8-

1 TF: Personal Use Spacecraft

4 WF: Axes, Maces, Hammers, and Picks, Blades, Laser Pistols, Sonic Transducer

7 SS: Bio-engineering 16-

 

Skill Cost: 85

 

 

Pts. Perks

 

30 Advanced Tech

2 Reputation: Superb Scientist and Hedonist (A small to medium sized group) 11-, +2/+2d6

25 Follower: Riff-Raff, Magenta and Columbia.

 

Perk Cost: 57

 

Cost Equipment END

Antimatter Pistol: Energy Blast 12d6 (60 Active Points); Independent (-2), OAF (-1), STR Minimum 5 (STR Min. Cannot Add/Subtract Damage; -3/4), Real Weapon (-1/4), Beam (-1/4), 12 Charges (-1/4) [12]

 

Suggestibility Drug: Drain EGO 10d6 (standard effect: 30 points), Delayed Return Rate (points return at the rate of 5 per Minute; +1/4) (125 Active Points); OAF Fragile (Drug; -1 1/4), 6 Charges (-3/4) [6]

 

Sonic Transducer: Multipower, 300-point reserve, (300 Active Points); all slots OIF Immobile (Complex machinery; -1 1/2), Conditional Power Must be connected to an electrical supply (-1/2), Gestures (Pulling switches and levers; -1/4)

u 1) Sonic Transducer - Paralysation Beam: Entangle 6d6, 6 DEF, Takes No Damage From Attacks All Attacks (+1/2), No Range Modifier (+1/2), Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2) (150 Active Points); OIF Immobile (Complex machinery; -1 1/2), Conditional Power Must be connected to an electrical supply (-1/2), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4), Gestures (Pulling switches and levers; -1/4) 0

u 2) Sonic Transducer - Petrification Beam: Major Transform 10d6 (standard effect: 30 points) (Flesh Into Stone, Sonic Transducer), No Range Modifier (+1/2), Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2) (300 Active Points); OIF Immobile (Complex machinery; -1 1/2), Conditional Power Must be connected to an electrical supply (-1/2), Gestures (Pulling switches and levers; -1/4) 0

u 3) Sonic Transducer - Teleporter: Teleportation 36", No Relative Velocity, Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2), Ranged (+1/2), No Range Modifier (+1/2), Usable As Attack (+1) (287 Active Points); OIF Immobile (Complex machinery; -1 1/2), Conditional Power Must be connected to an electrical supply (-1/2), Gestures (Pulling switches and levers; -1/4) 0

u 4) Sonic Transducer - Long Ranged Teleporter: Teleportation 25", No Relative Velocity, Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2), Ranged (+1/2), No Range Modifier (+1/2), Usable As Attack (+1), MegaScale (1" = 1,000 km; +1), Can Be Scaled Down 1" = 1km (+1/4) (285 Active Points); OIF Immobile (Complex machinery; -1 1/2), Conditional Power Must be connected to an electrical supply (-1/2), Gestures (Pulling switches and levers; -1/4)

145 Abilities Cost

29 + Characteristics Cost

174 = Total Cost

 

Base Points : 104

Disads Total + 70

Experience Spent + 0

Total Cost = 174

[Susano]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

You gotta to send this to me, so i can add it to my website!

[shadowcat1313]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

Riffs pitchfork gun "Its a laser that fires a beam of pure Anti-Matter"

[shadowcat1313]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

hmm... if were going for really campy heroes and villains, dare I write up Flesh Gordon, and Emperor Wang the Perverted?

[Vondy]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

You forgot: Environmental Movement [High Heels]

 

Tim Curry got his role in Legend because he could walk in them....

[shadowcat1313]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

Run in High Heels is an actual skill or talent in Macho Women with Guns

[Shadowsoul]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

You gotta to send this to me' date=' so i can add it to my website![/quote']

 

Sure, why not. I'll see if I can e-mail you the HDC file and a word doc with the text in it.

[Susano]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

Thanks!

[Shadowsoul]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

Riffs pitchfork gun "Its a laser that fires a beam of pure Anti-Matter"

 

Yeah, I thought that if Riff-Raff could get hold of a 'laser' then so could Frank. Though I caved and called it an anti-matter pistol rather than a laser.

 

And yes. You shouldn't let society stop you from writing up whomever or whatever you like. Go man.

[Shadowsoul]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

Thanks!

 

Well I've sent the files. Hope they reach you in one piece.

[Susano]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

hmm... if were going for really campy heroes and villains' date=' dare I write up Flesh Gordon, and Emperor Wang the Perverted?[/quote']

 

Sure.

[bigbywolfe]

Re: Rocky Horror Picture Villain

 

Brilliant.