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PULP ARCHETYPES 2

By Walt Ciechanowski

INTRODUCTION

Thrilling Tales: Pulp Archetypes 2 is an M&M Su-

perlink supplement that adds 17 more ready-to-use PL

6 archetypes for pulp adventures. While these arche-

types can be used as-is, notes for customization follow

each archetype description. Players and Gamemasters

are encouraged to use these archetypes as basic tem-

plates and modify them for their particular needs. A

few references are made to the archetypes in Thrilling

Tales: Pulp Archetypes , but the previous product is

not necessary to use and enjoy Thrilling Tales: Pulp

Archetypes 2.

The following archetypes make their appearance in

this supplement:

PULP HEROES

Academic Professor – a walking library

Acrobatic Hero - circus performer that uses his

skills to ight crime

Average Joe – ordinary citizen with a penchant for

inding trouble

Cowboy - two-gun hero

Good Girl – a trusted ally and friend

Magician – a master of illusion

Man of Many Faces – he uses many faces to

combat crime

Occult Gumshoe - pursuer of the preternatural

Swashbuckling Actor - he does his own stunts

Torch Singer - she’s got an angelic voice and

unsavory connections

While characters in the Pulp era were usually cast in

terms of black and white, many archetypes are suit-

able for either heroes or villains. For example, while

the Cat Burglar archetype is designed as a high class

villain, with no mechanical modiication she could just

as easily be a heroic comrade of the Acrobatic Hero.

Players and Gamemasters should feel free to swap

archetype allegiances as appropriate.

All archetypes were designed at power level 6 for

balance reasons. Many Pulp tales, however, revolved

around a single hero and his slightly less adept com-

panions. Gamemasters can emulate this by allowing

one hero an extra power level or two from the rest of

the group. Similarly, a villain with a higher power

level can provide more of a challenge for the heroes.

PULP VILLAINS

Amazon - Warrior woman

Cat Burglar – Nocturnal thief

Cult Leader - Dabbling in things man was not

meant to know

Foreign Spy - The villains are among us

Nazi Temptress - She’ll break your will with a

smile

Ruthless Dictator - Tin Pot with an Iron Fist

Shadowy Assassin - Fanatical killer

Sky Pirate – Using cutting-edge technology to

commit crimes

THRILLING TALES:

PULP HEROES

ACADEMIC PROFESSOR

POWER LEVEL 6

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA TOUGH FORT REF WILL

+3/+0

SKILLS:

Bluff 8 (+12), Concentration 8 (+12), Diplomacy 8 (+12), Gather Information 4 (+12), Investigate 8 (+12), Knowledge

(choose 4) 11 (+15), Language (choose 4) 4, Notice 8 (+12), Perform (oratory) 8 (+12), Profession (professor) 8 (+12),

Search 8 (+12), Sense Motive 8 (+12)

FEATS:

Attack Focus (choose melee or ranged) 2, Attack Specialization (choose weapon) 2, Connected, Contacts, Defensive Roll

3, Distract, Eidetic Memory, Equipment 4, Fascinate (Diplomacy, Perform) 2, Fearless, Jack-of-all-Trades, Master Plan,

Well-Informed

EQUIPMENT:

Headquarters 4 (Toughness 5, Size small, laboratory, library, living space, garage). Add 16 points of equipment.

COMBAT:

Attack +0, Grapple +0, Damage +0 (unarmed), Defense +3 (+0 latfooted), Knockback -1, Initiative +3

Totals: Abilities 27 + Skills 31 + Feats 21 + Combat 6 + Saves 5 = 90

Not all pulp heroes are two-isted adventurers. Some heroes provide a supporting role,

offering knowledge and expertise. The Academic Professor is such a hero, using his ex-

tensive knowledge and resources to aid his allies. He is also likely to join an expedition

to remote areas, using his knowledge to unlock ancient secrets and decipher old texts.

Customization: The Academic Professor could be transformed into an Academic

Scientist by replacing some Knowledge and Language skills with appropriate Craft

skills. This archetype could also be used for a private academic by removing the

Perform and Profession skills and adding 4 more points to the Equipment feat.

The Academic Professor archetype may be modiied to be a keeper of arcane lore

and able to cast spells. If this is desired, Arcane Lore must be chosen as one of

the Knowledge skills. In addition, one point of Equipment should be removed

to add the Ritualist feat. Other feats may be removed as desired to give the

Academic Professor the Magic power.

ACROBATIC HERO

POWER LEVEL 6

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA TOUGH FORT REF WILL

+6/+0

SKILLS:

Acrobatics 11 (+19), Climb 8 (+11), Escape Artist 10 (+18), Handle Animal 5 (+7), Notice 8 (+8), Profession (circus per-

former) 6 (+6), Stealth 10 (+18), Swim 6 (+11)

FEATS:

Acrobatic Bluff, Elusive Target, Evasion 2, Grappling Finesse, Improved Defense, Improved Disarm, Improved Initiative

2, Improved Trip, Instant Up, Stunning Attack, Takedown Attack

COMBAT:

Attack +4, Grapple +6, Damage +2 (unarmed), Defense +6 (+3 latfooted), Knockback -2, Initiative +16

Totals: Abilities 36 + Skills 16 + Feats 13 + Combat 20 + Saves 5 = 92

Many pulp heroes were circus acrobats or trained in gymnastics. Like the

martial

artist heroes of a later era, Acrobatic Heroes attack their foes with daredevil

moves and tumbles. The Acrobatic Hero secretly hones his art under the

big top and uses his training to ight crime.

Customization: The Acrobatic Hero need not be a circus

performer. Simply by changing the Profession specialty, the

Acrobatic Hero can come from almost any background. He

trains at home or in a public gym to hone his skills.

AVERAGE JOE

POWER LEVEL 6

STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA TOUGH FORT REF WILL

+4/+2

SKILLS:

Acrobatics 4 (+6), Bluff 4 (+6), Climb 4 (+6), Concentration 4 (+6), Craft (choose one) 6 (+8), Diplomacy 4 (+6), Disable

Device 4 (+6), Intimidate 4 (+6), Knowledge (choose two) 6 (+8), Notice 8 (+10), Profession (choose one) 6 (+8), Search

4 (+6), Sense Motive 8 (+10), Stealth 4 (+6), Swim 4 (+6)

FEATS:

Attractive, Attack Focus (choose melee or ranged) 2, Beginner’s Luck, Defensive Attack, Defensive Roll 2, Diehard,

Evasion 2, Fearless, Improved Defense 2, Inspire 2, Interpose, Jack-of-all-Trades, Leadership, Luck 2, Uncanny Dodge

(hearing, sight)

COMBAT:

Attack +3, Grapple +5, Damage +2 (unarmed), Defense +3 (+1 latfooted), Knockback -1, Initiative +2

Totals: Abilities 24 + Skills 20 + Feats 22 + Combat 12 + Saves 12 = 90

Don’t let the title fool you; this archetype is anything but average. The Average Joe represents the regular guy that, by

circumstance, gets caught up in the business of ighting criminals. He may be the friend or

bodyguard of another pulp hero. Most often, he is simply minding his own business as

trouble inds him or he inadvertently stumbles into it.

The Average Joe makes a good archetype for soldiers or sailors, as well as any blue-

collar worker. As a pulp hero, the Average Joe is the equal of any of the

other archetypes; he just doesn’t see it that way. The Average Joe is a good

archetype for players that want a solid, well-rounded hero.

Customization: The Average Joe archetype can be tweaked to

accommodate certain professions or stereotypes. Swapping points

among ability scores and saving throws can achieve this variance. A

gruff construction worker, for example, may add points in Strength

and Constitution while lowering Intelligence, Wisdom, and Charis-

ma. A stubborn Average Joe might have a higher Will save but lower

Relexes.

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