This is a running commentary of a campaign in progress. It is based (loosly) on the universe published by GDW's classic Traveller game, converted to the Hero system. The basic characteristic maxima were changed, as well as the base values for certain stats. It works out that being human costs 6 points, but you get BODY 8 (max 18), and SPD 3 (max 5). Other races, different trade-offs. Other things were tweaked and changed to better fit my ideas of how the campaign should be run.
Character Position Shares Notes --------- -------- ------ ----- Tlankhu Pilot 15 1st Officer Artur Chief Engineer 5 Griz Asst. Engineer 6 Rad Captain 0 Trader Tasha Machinist 5 Captain Cook 5 Co-pilot Kassandra Trader 15 Doctor Stiletto Steward 15 Nurse ------ 66 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Kassandra McKenna
From old blood, Kassandra wants to prove herself to her family (almost a requirement, unless you only want a token inheritence) as a trader. Out to make a name for herself, and willing to do much to get there, as long as it doesn't violate her physician's oath.
15 STR 10 5 3 Ambidexterity 17 DEX 10 21 18 Merchant Academy 10 CON 10 - PS: Gravitics 13- 9 BODY 8 2 FAM: Heavy Weapons 18 INT 10 8 PS: Starship Engineer 13- 11 EGO 10 2 Persuasion 13- 10 PRE 10 - Systems Ops 13- 16 COM 10 3 Trading 16- 4 PD 3 1 18 Medical School 2 ED 2 - Computer Programming 14- 4 SPD 3.7 3 Paramedic 18- 4 REC 5 -2 +2 Sight Perception 20 END 20 - 8 Noble 20 STUN 21 -1 Animal Handler 13- Streetwise 13- Total 42 Steward 3 Diagnosis 13- Disadvantages (75+) 3 Surgery 13- 2 FAM: Common Melee Weapons PSYCH: Overplans 15 2 FAM: Small Arms PSYCH: Code of Ethcs 10 3 Starship Design 13- Reputation: Good Swords(8-) 5 1 Medical License Rivalry w/Kristina McKenzie 15 5 Landless Nobility Rivalry w/Roric McKenzie 5 25 Money (160,000 Cr) Hunted by McKenzie Clan(8-) 10 14 Ship Watched by McKenna Clan(11-) 5 6 Human Enraged fam honor ques(8-,8-) 5 DF: Scar on cheek 5 108 Skills 42 Stats Total 150 150 Total