Randall "The Fireman" Portman
Val Char Cost Roll Notes
25 STR 15 14- Lift 800.0kg; 5d6 HTH damage
23 DEX 39 14- OCV: 8/DCV: 8
40 CON 60 17-
10 BODY 0 11-
15 INT 5 12- PER Roll 12-
10 EGO 0 11- ECV: 3
20 PRE 10 13- PRE Attack: 4d6
10 COM 0 11-
9 PD 4 Total: 16 PD (7 rPD)
11 ED 3 Total: 18 ED (7 rED)
4 SPD 7 Phases: 3, 6, 9, 12
13 REC 0
80 END 0
43 STUN 0 Total Characteristics Cost: 143
Movement: Run: 6"/NC"
Swim: 2"/NC"
Cost Powers END
Quantum Powers
40 Energy Manipulation: Multipower, 50-point reserve, all slots: (50 Active Points); Requires the presence of energy source Power loses about a fourth of its effectiveness (-1/4)
4u 1) Stunning Energy Blast: Energy Blast 4d6 (vs. ED), Variable Special Effects:Any form of energy Limited Group of SFX (+1/4), No Normal Defense Standard (+1) (45 Active Points) 4
3u 2) Energy Sheathe: Energy Blast 3d6 (vs. ED), Variable Special Effects:Locally Available Energy Limited Group of SFX (+1/4), Damage Shield (+1/2), Continuous (+1) (41 Active Points) 4
14 Defensive Energy Field: Force Field (7 PD/7 ED) 1
15 Resistance to Energy: Energy Damage Reduction, Resistant, 25%
15 Kinetic Energy Absorption: Absorption 3d6 (Physical Into Strength)
60 Energy Magnet: Absorption 12d6 (Energy into Strength)
120 Energy Magnet 2: Transfer 4d6 (Any Energy based power into Strength), Variable Effect One Power At A Time (+1/4), Reduced Endurance 1/2 END (+1/4), Ranged (+1/2) (120 Active Points) 5
Quantum Enhancements
12 1) Fast Tasks: +3 Overall (30 Active Points); Only to offset penalties for moving up the time table Power loses about half of its effectiveness (-1), Costs Endurance Costs END Every Phase (-1/2) 3
Perks
10 Money: Wealthy
18 Contact (Contact has access to major institutions, Contact has: extremely useful Skills or resources), Organization Contact (+2) (18 Active Points) 11-
4 Reputation (A large group; 11-) +2/+2d6
Skills
5 Breakfall 15-
5 Acrobatics 15-
2 PS: Business/Finance 11-
1 Bureaucratics 8-
3 Combat Driving 14-
5 High Society 14-
1 Deduction 8-
3 Paramedics 12-
2 KS: Fashion and style 11-
5 +1 with HTH Combat
Total Powers & Skills Cost: 347
Total Cost: 490
400+ Disadvantages
10 Physical Limitation: Nova Physiology (Frequently; Slightly Impairing)
10 Hunted: The Directive 11- (As Pow; Watching; Extensive Non-Combat Influence)
15 Psychological Limitation: Honorable (Common; Strong)
10 Psychological Limitation: Very Pro-Utopia and its ideals (Common; Moderate)
10 Psychological Limitation: Protective of innocents (Common; Moderate)
5 Social Limitation: Very famous, watched by the public (Occasionally; Minor)
10 Dependent NPC: Wife 8- (Normal)
20 "First" Nova Bonus
Total Disadvantage Points: 490
Randall Portman was among the first Novas known. He erupted on N-day itself. During the chaos of a multiple car crash, Portman (at that time a New York fireman) witnessed a tragedy in the making. A school bus had caught fire. The flames had already grown so high there was no rescuing the children trapped inside. In that instant of panic and desperation, Portman's instinctive need to help triggered his MR Node. He seemed to draw the flames into himself, extinguishing the fire and saving the trapped children. This incident lead to Portman's nickname "The Fireman" and propelled him to celebrity. He was taken in by Utopia for study and training in the use of his abilities. He found the organization's goals appealing and became a spokesman for them when he enter the political arena later on. In some Aberrant campaigns, Portman eventually becomes the first (and only) Nova president.
Personality:Randall Portman is a fairly straight forward man. He believes in fair play and the "American Way". While not a super patriot, he does embody many of the ideals of the US including a belief in hardwork, honesty and justice. Sometimes he comes across as a bit naive in these views, buying into the Utopia party line pretty strongly, but he's not unintelligent. Portman's other strongest motivation is his desire to help people. It is what drove him to become a firefighter and into politics. For that matter, its what triggered his Eruption in the first place.
Powers:"The Fireman"'s nickname is well earned, but he is not limited to fire. He can absorb any form of radiant energy, draining it from the environment or other Novas. In addition to drawing the energy into himself for strength he can use ambient energy to surround himself in a damaging field or project stunning bolts of power. He has a lesser ability to absorb pure force. All this channeled energy goes to his physical strength which can grow to become quite impressive.
Appearance:A man of average height with receding black hair, Portman is a rather unremarkable looking fellow. He has a round open face, thin lips and dark eyes. Portman has an "everyman" look that makes him very easy to deal with. He dresses quite well, in suits or casual clothing as suits the situation. When using his powers the "Fireman" is wreathed in translucent flames.
