15 September 2014

Usagi Yojimbo

Here's a character you may not have thought about for a while, though he's still going strong in the comics. He's not nearly as skillful as he appears in the comics, as characters on this blog are typically at first level. He's also human in all but appearance. He really doesn't have any rabbit-like characteristics, so no need for a special race for him.

Usagi Yojimbo

A grim Usagi. (image: turtlepedia.wikia.com)

Usagi is also a roleplaying challenge; there's much more to him than just a badass swordsman. To be true to the character, remember his place in samurai-era Japan (he's sometimes rude, to western readers, and doesn't always do what he wants, because it isn't proper).

Usagi Yojimbo

Microlite 20 Fantasy

Race: Rabbit (as Human), Class: Samurai, Level 1

STR 16 (+3), DEX 13 (+1), MIND 11 (+0)

Physical 5, Subterfuge 2, Knowledge 2, Communication 1, Survival 2

Hit Points 20, Armor Class: 11, Speed: 30 ft/ 6 spaces, Initiative +1

Melee/Hand-To-Hand +4, Missile/Ranged +2, Magic/Supernatural +1

Equipment: Katana (1d10 +4), Samurai traveling clothes

Special Abilities: Brute Force, Cleave (Melee/Hand-To-Hand), Medium Armor, Reputation (Honorable)

 

USR

Action D10, Wits D8, Ego D6

Specialisms: Honorable +2, Samurai Class +2, Swordsman +2

Hit Points: 18

Combat Gear: Katana +3

Narrative Points: 4

 

Generic d6 Lite

Strong (strength good), Brash (social poor), Specialization: Samurai

Sep 15, 2014 9:25:57 PM | Games

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