More new Mutants and Masterminds content coming soon. Until then, enjoy some nerdy music about my favourite Avenger, the Odinson.


Sulfur has a whole Thor-themed album that you can download for free here.

If you want a fun four colour Halloween hijinks for your Mutants and Masterminds game, Green Ronin is your hook-up. Last week they released a free adventure featuring Scream Queen and Madame Macabre called Monster Mash-Up. It’s 11 pages of supernatural fun (12 if you count the credits and legal info). You can snag it here. I've read through it and it seems like a lot of fun. When I do finally put my cape back on and run some M&M, this session will be a part of my series.
By the way, that may happen sooner rather than later if I can get Emerald City and Freedom City in print.

I know Mastermind Monday posts are few and far between. Its not that I'm not in a supers mood, I've been watching and reading all sorts of supers things, I just haven't had many original characters come to mind.

This is a character that's been in my head for years, though I've only recently fleshed him out more. Avarialus is the angelic father of Wandering Nephil and grandfather of Kid Nephil. Avarialus is an ancient angelic warrior, however during the mid 19th century he became embroiled in a plot to overthrow Heaven and was turned into a mortal and banished to earth. The stats below represent him during that period. I tried to keep his stats similar to some of the western heroes in the DC Adventures Universe book (such as Batlash). If you want his stats angelic stats just use Wandering Nephil's stats and bump him up a 2 Power Levels.

Also, I have a theme song for Avarialus, Bobaflex - Bury Me With My Guns On.

Mastermindmind Monday is back  (after a brief hiatus) and today I give you a wild card in the New Punvese, the beautiful and sometimes villainous Nymphetamine. 

Nymphetamine
In the metahuman community, nearly everyone knows about No Capes. Located in a pocket dimension, the club serves as neutral ground for the heroes and villains of the world. Perhaps even more famous than the club, is it's beautiful owner, Nymphetamine.

No one knows her true name or age, but the mutant vixen known as Nymphetamine has been active since the mid sixties. Originally a villain, she used her powers to excite sexual desire in others to amass a small fortune. Eventually deciding the life of a villain was too dangerous, she decided to convert her "summer home," a pocket dimension gifted to her by her former lover Doctor Phobos into a night club for metahumans. 

Though she is a mutant and has no supernatural powers, Nymphetamine is often accompanied by troupe of succubi minions. The creatures seem to be attracted to her sexual energy. These ladies often run her clubs and various legitimate businesses. 

She has made several allies and several enemies among the metahuman population. She's recently take interest in her former foe, Wandering Nephilim's son, Kid Nephilim. She sometimes comes into conflict with Devilfish, when the aquatic gangster tries to get is fins into her business. 

Nymphetamine - PL 10
Strength 2, Stamina 6, Agility 6, Dexterity 6, Fighting 5, Intellect 4, Awareness 6, Presence 10

Advantages:
Benefit (Wealth) 4, Attractive 2, Defensive Roll 4, Improved Initiative

Skills:
Acrobatics 4 (+10), Deception 6 (+16), Expertise: Criminal 10 (+14), Expertise: Streetwise 10 (+14), Expertise: Current Events 10 (+14) Insight 10 (+16), Investigation 10 (+14), Persuasion 6 (+16)

Powers
Immortal (1 Points): Immunity: Aging

Love Me (12 Points): Affliction 12 [Resisted by Will: Dazed, Stunned, Controlled] 

Offense
Initiative +10
Unarmed +5, Damage 2

Complications

Queen of Lust: While most of the time she is a legitimate business woman, Nymphetamine is seen as a debauched harlot and corrupter of the innocent. 

Jilted Lovers: Nymphetamine has several former lovers among the superhero and super villain community that would like nothing better than to see her fall. 
Languages:  English

Defense
Dodge 10, Parry 10, Fortitude 10, Toughness 10/6, Will 10

Power Points
90 Abilities + 13 Powers +  11 Advantages + 33 Skills (66 Ranks) + 17 Defenses= 164

Devilfish (X'vtim Marsh)

I'm going to make you sleep with the fishes is a horrifying threat in the New Punverse, when you have to deal with the likes of Devilfish and the Sea Devils. The deep one gangster is the great grandson of the founder of the Sea Devils and the son of the elder deep one (and priest of Cthulhu), Father Dagon. Unlike his religious (and inhuman) father, X'vtim has a love for the finer things in life. Unless getting his hands dirty, he's rarely seen without a Cuban cigar and fresh-custom tailored suit. Unlike most of his brethren, he's quite charming, something even his enemies acknowledge. 

Devilfish currently controls most of the vice on the eastern coast of the US. He has connections/spies hidden among the Atlantean population and it's rumored that a prominent aquatic hero is actually his son, when means that he's connected to the Atlantean throne.

Devilfish - PL 10

Strength 10, Stamina 10, Agility 6, Dexterity 4, Fighting 10, Intellect 4, Awareness 4, Presence 4

Advantages:
Diehard, Favored Environment (Aquatic), Power Attack

Skills:
Athletics 6 (+16), Expertise: Criminal 10 (+14), Expertise: Streetwise 4 (+4), Expertise: Current Events 6 (+12) Intimidation 10 (+14), Stealth 8 (+14), Vehicles 4 (+5) 

Powers
Deep One Hybrid (13 Points): Immunity: Drowning, Senses 1 (Low-Light Vision), Movement 1 (Environmental Adaptation: Aquatic), Swimming 10 (500 MPH) 

Offense
Initiative +4
Unarmed +10, Damage 10

Complications

Daddy Issues: Devilfish is the son of Father Dagon and an unfortunate human. Unlike his Chtulhu worshiping father, Devilfish likes the material world.

The Innsmouth Look: Like other deep one hybrids, Devilfish has amphibious features. They can be concealed if he sticks to the shadows and wears things like trench coats and wide brimmed hats.
Languages:  English

Defense
Dodge 10, Parry 10, Fortitude 10, Toughness 10, Will 10

Power Points
104 Abilities + 13 Powers + 3 Advantages + 24 Skills (48 Ranks) + 10 Defenses = 154

While I don't want to get too crazy in the mythos for my homebrew setting, I would like a touch of it.

The Sea Devils

Based in Boston, the Sea Devils have terrorized New England in one way or another since colonial days. Founded by the Erik Marsh in the early days of America, the gang was originally a religious cult that sought to awaken slumbering Cthulhu. To gain resources and spread influence, they used their amphibious heritage to become smugglers. Eventually they branched into other vice and many among the family lost sight of their original mission. This suited the elders, who rather liked the opulent life-style crime gave them. 

The modern organization only pays lip service to Father Dagon and Cthulhu. They are led by the deep one gangster, Devilfish. Despite operating in different cities, they often clash with NYC's Demon and his partner Kid Goblin. It should be noted that there is a silent minority that seeks to return the organization to its original purpose.


Deep One Hybrid Toughs - PL 5
Strength 4, Stamina 4, Agility 1, Dexterity 1, Fighting 4, Intellect 1, Awareness 1, Presence -2

Equipment: brass knuckles, light pistol, cell phone

Advantages:
Diehard, Equipment 2, Favored Environment (Aquatic)

Skills:
Athletics 6 (+10), Expertise: GM's Choice 4 (+4), Expertise: Criminal 4 (+4), Expertise: Streetwise 4 (+4), Expertise: Current Events 2 (+2) Intimidation 6 (+8), Stealth 2 (+3), Vehicles 4 (+5) 

Powers
Deep One Hybrid (2 Points): Immunity: Drowning, Senses 1 (Low-Light Vision)


Offense
Initiative +1
Unarmed +4, Damage 5
Light Pistol +1, Ranged Damage 3

Complications

Call of Cthulhu: The toughs feels the "pull" of the sea. Few things can force a hybrid to leave a coastal area. In addition, the thug will full a connection to nearby deep one communities. This pull must be resisted daily with a Will resistance check (DC 20).

The Innsmouth Look: Deep one hybrid toughs appear fish-like. They typically have scales, webbed fingers, and frog/fish/squidlike features, and/or gills. For this reason, many thugs wear clothing that will conceal their features and stick to the shadows. 
Languages:  English

Defense
Dodge 4, Parry 4, Fortitude 5, Toughness 4, Will 3

Power Points
28 Abilities + 2 Powers + 4 Advantages + 16 Skills (32 Ranks) + 6 Defenses = 56
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Next week I will give details on the villainous Devilfish.

A younger, angrier Marxman

Marxman - PL 8
Strength 3, Stamina 2, Agility 2, Dexterity 5, Fighting 5, Intellect 1, Awareness 6, Presence 2

Advantages: 
Accurate Attack, Assessment, Benefit (Ambidexterity), Connected, Contacts, Defensive Roll 6, Fearless, Improved Aim, Improved Critical (Bow), Improved Disarm, Improved Initiative, Language (English), Leadership, Uncanny Dodge


Skills:
Acrobatics 6 (+8), Athletics 8 (+9), Close Combat: Unarmed 6 (+11), Deception 6 (+8), Insight 8 (+13), Intimidation 8 (+10), Investigation 6 (+7), Perception 8 (+13), Ranged Attack: Bows 8 (+13), Stealth 8 (+13), Treatment 6 (+7) Vehicles 6 (+11)

Powers

Acrobatic Training (4 Points): Movement 4 (Safe Fall, Swinging)

Bow and Arrows (1 Points) - Device: Easily Removable
Blast 5 (Ricochet 2) - 12 Points
Alternate Power: Exploding Arrows: Damage 5 (Burst)
Alternate Power: Net Arrows: Snare 5 - 1 Point
Alternate Power: Ghost Arrows: Blast 5 (Affects Insubstantial) - 1 Point

Offense
Initiative +6
Arrows +13, Damage 5
Exploding Arrows +13, Damage 5 (Burst)
Ghost Arrows +13 Damage 5 (Affects Insubstantial)
Unarmed +11, Damage 3

Complications

Rade Šerbedžija my Marxman fancast

Retired - While he is still a capable soldier and mentor, Anton desires little more than to relax and enjoy old age

Sins of the Past - Anton has done things in his past that he's not proud of and made more than a few enemies during his time serving with the Hammer and Sickle.

Languages: Russian, English

Defense
Dodge 8, Parry 8, Fortitude 8, Toughness 8/2 , Will 8

Power Points
50 Abilities + 19 Powers + 19 Advantages + 42 Skills (84 Ranks) + 17 Defenses = 148

 
Omega, Lord of the Terminus
PL: 23

Quote: "Let your universe howl in despair, for I have returned."
Strength 23, Stamina 20, Agility 1, Dexterity 1, Fighting 5, Intellect 4, Awareness 5, Presence 4

Advantages

Powers

Complications

Today's character for Mastermind Monday was inspired by a strange (but super catchy) J Pop song my friend has got me addicted to. Next week I will stat out her boyfriend, the heroic otaku Kappa.




Fashion Monster
 PL: 10

Real Name: K'rai Pam'yu
Quote: “I will not go back. These are my friends. This is my home now.”

Strength 10, Stamina 10, Agility 3, Dexterity 1, Fighting 6, Intellect 0, Awareness 5, Presence 5

Advantages

Powers

Complications

Today's Mastermind Monday will be a bit different. The character stats below have been posted before on Halls of the Nephilim. However, I felt like it was fitting to repost them. Why, because today kicks off Adam WarRock's annual donation drive (June 24 - July 3rd). WarRock is one of the most talented MC's out there. He makes excellent pop culture based raps. He's released  mixtapes based on Game of Thrones, Parks and Recreation, Firefly, House Slytherin, Firefly, and various Marvel Comics (just to name a few). He also releases over 100 singles a year. He does this all for free. Outside of selling some merch, the man makes his music for free. He actually has a policy of refusing to take donations outside of the designated donation drive time. He's even giving away things for donating. Give anything and you get a live concert video (shot at his house with his friends), an album of that concert, another new mixtape, and a ton of free digital comics. I know this style of music isn't for everyone, but I still think you should check him out.




WarRock aka Adam Warrock- PL 8

Quote: “I am a space man. I am an alien. I've traveled light years, a homo sapien. A middle finger for all the cats who hated him.. 'Cuz I'm a beast bitch grrrr, Invader Zim.”

Strength 3, Stamina 4, Agility 4, Dexterity 4, Fighting 6, Intellect 5, Awareness 5, Presence 4

Advantages

Powers

Complications
Background: Eugene Ahn always knew he was different. However, it wasn't until he was in his early 20’s that he learned just how different he was. One night he was visited by Kheshig, former leader of the Stellar Khanate Imperial Guard and personal servant of Queen Khana. Kheshig informed Adam that he was actually part of the royal bloodline and only half human. The alien warrior also taught Eugene how to tap into the Starfire, an ability unique to his bloodline (which he calls his Glam Hand).

Kheshig warned Eugene that one day the Star Khan would send someone for him. He implored the young man to train in the warrior arts and prepare for the eventual confrontation with his cousin’s forces. Gaining a new lease on life, Eugene quit his job at a local law firm and took to the road. He now travels the world testing his skills and thrilling crowds with his seamless blend of independent hip hop and pop cultural sensibility as Adam WarRock..