This character was made for a proposed PBEM - based on the concept that the Greek gods of old exist and have subjugated humanity world-wide in the modern era. Players have been brought up to believe in them, but once they achieve power of their own, find that not all that they have been told is the truth. The game never started.

Sirius

Real Name: Vindus Tasis

Race: Human

Alignment: Scrupulous (Good)

Attributes: IQ: 18 ME: 11 MA: 15 PS: 22 PP: 8 PE: 24 PB: 10 Speed: 8

Age: 25

Height: 6’

Weight: 180 lbs.

Appearance: Sandy brown hair, blue eyes, very average appearance, except for a very light complexion.

Experience Level: 1^st

Hit Points: 24

SDC^TM: 134

Number of Attacks: 5

Bonuses: +1 Parry, +1 Dodge, +3 Roll W/ Punch, + 2 Roll W/Impact, +3 Roll W/Fall, +2 Initiative, Pull punch +2, +7 to HTH Damage, (more bonuses if flying – see below) Picture of Sirius

Saving Throws: vs. Coma +18%, vs. Magic +5, vs. Poisons +10, vs. Magic Potions +2, vs. Pollution +5

Skills:

Advanced Mathematics	69
Astronomy	49
Astrophysics	49
Athletics
Basic Electronics	54
Body Building
Chemistry	54
Computer Operation	64
Computer Programming	54
Cook	39
First Aid	49
HTH: Basic
Land Navigation	40
Language English (Native)	79
Language Greek	54
Language Spanish	74
Literacy English	98
Optic Systems	54
Pilot Automobile	64
Prowl	29
Radio Basic	69
Radio Scrambler	59
Research	74
TV Video	54
Writing	29

Power Category: Experiment – Radiation “Accident” by a Medical Research Facility – side effect caused Chemical Resistance. Agency doesn’t know about results because manifestation occurred long after observation period ended.

Abilities:

Super Regeneration:

(Taken from the Galaxy Guide ^TM , Abbreviated Character Specific bonuses below- get the book for details.)

	Impervious to Disease
	Poisons and drugs last only a 10^th usual duration, having third normal effect. (See also chemical resistance side effect)
	Heals 2d6 points a melee round or 1d4x10+4 per minute
	Never scars except possibly by magic
	Injury to internal organs heal within minutes, a loss organ regenerates within the hour
	Massive injury not lethal even if 90% of brain/heart loss – will regrow within 1d6x10 minutes - May have memory loss or non-consciousness while regenerating at this level.
	Regrows loss limbs – finger, toe , hand, foot within 24 hours. Arm or leg within 48, more than that 3d6+72 hours. Half of body or more – 2d6+10 days

Super Energy Expulsion – Electricity (major)

	Energy Expulsion: 3d6 + 1d6 per level (including first) damage, 600 feet range + 20 feet per level. +3 aimed, +1 wild.
	Super blast : 1d6x10+1d6 per level, (+30 if 6^th level or higher), must be 1^st round of melee and uses up all but one of the characters actions that round. Range and bonuses as normal
	Absorbs and fire ANY energy: Range and damage per above, but must be done immediately following absorption. Counts as one attack, bonuses and range identical. But suffers 2d6 points DIRECT to hit points for doing this.
	Aura effect: 10 ft range, 1d6+1 per level damage, 60% chance to blind for 3d6 seconds, lasts for few seconds, counts as two melees, but automatically hits everything within range. Tends to scorch and leave heavy ozone smell.
	Ricochet blast - bounces normal blast off objects, at cost of –1 to strike and –1d6 damage per ricochet. Does 1d6 damage to object/persons bounced off of. If bounced off persons, -1 strike bonuses are added per target.
	Impervious to electrical energy
	Can produce 60 watt glow from eyes

Supersonic Flight (major)

	Fly at approximately 700 mph.
	Bonuses in flight: +1 to strike, +2 parry, + 6 dodge
	Sonic two-fisted punch at 400 mph or greater inflicts 1d4x10 damage to opponent and 3d6 to character – two attacks
	Sonic flying body ram – 400 mph or greater – 2d4x10 damage – humanoid targets under 400 pounds are knocked back 2d6 yards – losing init and two actions. – Flyer takes 5d6 damage and attack counts as 3 actions
	Extraordinary vision – 10 times humans – 2 foot object can be seen at 2 miles away
	Night vision 1000 ft
	Altitude maximum of 45000 feet
	Unaffected by thin air, high altitudes, G forces under 10
	Can hold breath for 5 minutes +20 seconds per experience level
	Resistant to cold (half damage) and can tolerate temperatures as low as freezing with no discomfort.
	Can go from zero to max speed in 4 seconds, but causes small sonic boom
	Flying at speeds under 100 mph is silent
	Can stop, make sharp turns, hover at will
	Act of taking off, stopping, or landing each is a melee action.

Background

Vindus was born a citizen of Megapolis to a loving and loyal couple. Bright and energetic, he grew to be an inquisitive boy. Even at a young age, the stars fascinated him. He and his dad would lay up and watch them, learning their names and constellations. And all the stories behind the constellation names he learned them then too.

He loved school, and put much effort into it, struggling to please his parents. He did so, and was given funding for furthering his education in the University. It was no surprise to anyone that he went into Astronomy.

His school years were hard though; his parents were lost in a traffic accident late his freshman year. Even handling all of his father’s affairs, he still managed to get back quickly enough as to avoid falling behind in his classes.

Then he started having headaches his junior year. They increased and persisted, defying normal pain medication. Finally he went to a physician and was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. At first they said that there was little they could do. Vindus was stunned – first his family and now his whole future had been stolen. He wondered what he had done to upset the gods so that they would punish hem like this. Struggle as he might he couldn’t fathom any offense.

Then a medical organization came to his aide, wanting him to volunteer for a new procedure that might save his life. It involved a concentrated burst of radiation they hoped would burn out the tumor without affecting the rest of his body. He accepted, having no options left. And then the radiation projector went wild during the procedure, giving him a far greater dose than he was supposed to get. After the event he was sick for a while, but recovered. And the tumor WAS gone. He had to maintain a monthly visit with the facility for a while, but there seemed to be no long-term ill effects. He resumed his studies, having missed only a semester.

Graduating from the university near the top of his class, he got work with the university itself doing astronomical research. Months afterward, he started noticing something – he was getting stronger – and he tired less and less. He was concerned, but it wasn’t paranormal yet. Just odd. Then while working on the large telescope, he noticed a tool that had been left by maintenance workers near the gearing , in a rather precarious position. The telescope was on automatic controls and the tool had to be removed before it got into the gearing and did serious damage. He reached in and got the tool, but the now starting gearing caught his shirt. Startled – he failed to react fast enough, and his hand was pulled into the gearing by his sleeve, mashing his fingers. He screamed, even though he was alone. Moments later he was able to free himself, knowing he was maimed. Blood covered his hands, and he quickly wrapped it up. But by the time he got down, and to the first aid supplies the pain was gone. He was worried that he was going into shock, or some major nerve damage had been done. But when he unwrapped his hand, it didn’t look damaged. He washed off the blood only to find them perfectly fine. Not a scratch.

He realized quickly what had happened. He had heard of those blessed by the gods. Was this a reward for his earlier hardships? Or some new game they were playing? He began to systematically test himself. He quickly found out his ability to fly and project beams of electricity, his own personal lightning bolts.

His whole perspective has been changed by these events. Had Zeus blessed him with his own thunderbolts? If so, why? He began to question the status quo. He began to notice things about his society that he hadn’t before.

Unwilling to go public with his abilities he crafted a disguise to mask his identity. Remembering something his father had told him long ago, he called himself Sirius, after the Dog Star, knowing that in ancient Greek its name meant “sparkling” or “scorching” --- feeling that was somehow appropriate. At first his suit was simply black, with a cowl to cover his features. Later he added more blues to reflect the nature of his electrical bolts, and a lightning bolt insignia. Now he’s a truth seeker, and in the guise of Sirius something of a rebel. He will help those who need it even if it means opposing traditional government and religious authorities.

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