Name: Kato Val Char Cost 15 STR 5 18 DEX 24 14 CON 8 10 BODY 0 18 INT 8 11 EGO 2 18 PRE 8 10 COM 0 5 PD 2 3 ED 0 4 SPD 12 6 REC 0 25 END 0 25 STUN 0 Characteristic Rolls: STR: 12-, DEX: 13-, CON: 12-, INT: 13-, EGO: 11-, PER: 13- Run: 6", Swim: 2", Jump: 3", Lift: 200 kg Cost Powers END/Roll 33 Gas Gun -- 8D6 EB, +1 No Normal Defense (Life Support, holding one's breath), +1/2 one-hex Area Effect, -1 OAF gun, -3/4 six charges, -1/4 no Knockback Cost Skills, Talents, Perks Roll Jiu-Jitsu Manuevers 3 Slam (Martial Throw), +1 DCV, STR + v/5; opponent falls 5 Choke Hold (Choke Hold), -2 OCV, Grab, 2D6 NND 3 Sacrifice Throw (Sacrifice Throw), +2 OCV, +1 DCV, both attacker and opponent fall 4 Disarm (Martial Disarm), -1 OCV, +1 DCV, +10 STR to Roll 4 Escape (Martial Escape), +15 STR vs. Grabs 3 Breakfall 13- 3 Combat Driving 13- 3 High Society 13- 3 Inventor 11- 3 Mechanics 11- 3 Shadowing 11- 3 Stealth 13- 3 Weaponsmith 11-: Chemical Weapons 0 LS: Japanese, native 4 LS: Pilpino, idiomatic 3 LS: English, fluent with accent 2 PS: Valet 11- 2 Science: Automotive Engineering 11- 2 Science: Chemistry 11- 2 Familiar with Small Arms 60+ 100 Disadvantages 20 Loyal to Brit Reid, common, total 15 Japanese ancestry (in the United States, 1940s), concealable, strong reaction 20 Hunted 11-: The Police 15 Secret ID 20 Normal Characteristics Maximums 10 Reputation 11-: Mysterious Henchman OCV: 6; DCV: 6; ECV: 4 ; Mental Def.: 0 ; Phases: 3, 6, 9, 12 PD/rPD: 5/0; ED/rED: 3/0 Costs: Char.: 69 Disad.: 100 Powers: + 91 Base: + 60 Exp.: + 0 Total: = 160 Total: = 160 Background: Son of a prosperous Manila merchant, the man known as Kato distinguished himself as a student of chemical engineering. Shortly after graduation, he was approached by Japanese "recruiters" who insisted that he come with them to Tokyo and devote his talents to the Emperor. Kato eluded his would-be kidnappers and reached the harbor with the Japanese secret service in hot pursuit. There he literally ran into Brit Reid, who was holding a party aboard his yacht. Reid gave him shelter and, with his crew, managed to fend off the Japanese agents long enough for the ship to weigh anchor. Kato, a devout Catholic, declared that their meeting had been Providential and swore to devote his life to Reid. Embarrassed and somewhat amused, Reid pulled strings to get Kato into the United States. He found himself unable to get rid of the little man and, not sure what else to do, offered Kato a position as his valet. When Reid began preparing the Black Beauty for the racing circuit, Kato surprised him by offering to formulate a high-grade fuel. He was even more surprised when his valet's concoction boosted the car's speed and performance beyond that of any other vehicle at the track. The two became fast friends, and when Reid decided to become the Green Hornet he took Kato into his confidence. Taking his cue from the Lone Ranger's creed, the Filipino engineer created their gas guns to enable them to subdue criminals without killing them. Kato is a cheerful, energetic man who is very much grateful to be alive and free in his adopted homeland. Despite the slurs he sometimes receives from U.S. citizens, he firmly believes in the American dream and in the Green Hornet's mission to catch the crooks that the authorities can't. He also nourishes the hope that his inventions will one day help the United States free his country from Japanese occupation. Because he still fears pursuit by the Japanese secret service and because he is wary of betraying Reid's secrets, Kato says little and generally keeps to himself when he's not on duty. He gets along well with Reid's staff and associates, when they notice him. Height: cm (5' 2"), Weight: kg (120 lbs), Sex: Male, Race: Filipino Appearance: When adventuring with the Green Hornet, Kato wears a black chauffeur's uniform and gloves. His thick driving goggles serve as a mask. At home, he consistently wears an impeccable white suit. =============================================================================== Hero System write-up by Kevin S Scrivner