[BNW] Character for Caiman City

["Cameron Twine" <cjtwine50@hotmail.com>]

Greetings,

 > Okay this is the 3rd time I tried to send this to the list - disregard 
the bit at the bottom about having the attachment, it just keeps on boucing 
back at me, saying the file is too large. Fair enough.

Well, after having had a quick read of the possible outline for Caiman City, 
I thought I'd include a sample character that might be in this city or in 
the surrounding area. He's a work in progress, but thought he / it might 
make an interesting starter for debate, other ideas for characters etc. 
Also, he could be used in any scenario or theme, as his personality changes 
to whatever suits the gm at a time. It is an unnoficial and highly untested 
package so I'll let you see what you think, comments or suggestions 
appreciated by all. :)

Mangrove
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( a type of fast growing, tough swamp dwelling australian tree that thrives 
in mucky environments and reproduces itself very quickly )

No-one actually knows how Mangrove became a delta. Some say he was a wealthy 
banker ambushed by drug dealers after bad finance advice, others claim he 
was part of a top secret chemical program run by Delta prime that went 
horribly wrong. Some even say he's old magic, black slave stuff long 
forgotten and aroused with the power being stirred by Deltas and Alphas. 
Those in the know say that even he doesn't seem to remember properly 
anymore. Whatever his origin, the massive hulk of rotting vegetation that is 
Mangrove has continously been a burden on Caiman City's growth over the 
years. The one thing that they do know is that he seems impossible to kill, 
always returning to the swamp; always a recurring menace to the city.

Concept

Goliath with +5 obvious quirk - covered in gray muck and vines. His body 
armour thats part of package stems from the mud and plants absorbing 
damage.His strength comes from the absorbed mass of slime hardening or ( as 
Mangrove might believe ) absorbing strength from the swamp lands.

I also thought perhaps instead of having superleap, it would have a travel 
power that is semi aquatic. Maybe something the equivalent to the dunemaster 
sand powers, riding sand or whatever he does ( haven't got Glory Days yet ). 
SOmething that allows him to flow through the swamp or mud.

Personality

Schizophrenic monster. The personality seems to change each time the
creature returns from the swamp. Noted Delta Prime members and the Defiance 
have claimed to have had intelligent conversations with it, and even had it 
work for them for a time. But something in the end always calls it back to 
the swamp, where he undergoes yet another metamorphis of personality.

Obviously, I was influenced by DC's Solomon Grundy, Swamp Thing and the 
Nameless one from Planescape Torment ( computer game ), but with a touch of 
Sandman from Marvel thrown in.

Guide uses

Shambling menace, brooding genius, it's upto the guide. It can be as a
henchman for major villains or just a rampaging godzilla type villain
scenario.

One thing that has been noted is the swamp and how some strange connection 
has risen between Mangrove and the Swamp lands. Any time it is threatened or 
disturbed, Mangrove will always be in the background, watching and judging 
the interlopers intent. If they mean harm, he breaks cover and attacks 
mercilessly, no matter which personality is in control.

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Anyway, is that the sort of idea that is being thrown around ?

One other thing: the Caiman City name does sound awfully familiar to another 
BNW setting, doesn't it ?

Also, find attached a picture of Manggy, that loveable psycopathic swamp 
monkey.

Cheers,

Cameron Twine.
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