Warrant Officer
Bennies: 3
Atributes
Agility d6
Description Agility is your hero's nimbleness, quickness, and dexterity.
Smarts d8
Description Smarts is a measure of how well your character knows his world and culture, how well he thinks on his feet, and his mental agility.
Spirit d6
Description Spirit reflects inner wisdom and willpower. Spirit is very important as it helps your character recover from being rattled when injured.
Strength d6
Description Strength is raw physical power and general fitness. Strength is also used to generate your warrior's damage in hand-to-hand combat.
Vigor d6
Description Vigor represents endurance, resistance to disease, poison, or toxins, and how much pain and physical damage a hero can shake off.
Pace 6
Parry 6
Toughness 5
Charisma 0
Skills
Climbing d4Description Characters may sometimes have to climb tall objects under duress, perhaps to scale a cliff to attack archers stationed above, or to evade a terrifying creature on the ground below!No roll is usually needed to ascend ladders, ropes, or trees with lots of limbs unless the GM feels there’s a good reason (being chased, wounded, etc.). In more stressful situations, a character makes a Climbing roll and checks the results below. Remember that these measurements are listed in table-top inches, with each inch representing two yards in the real world.• Fail: The character makes no progress. If the Climbing roll is a total of 1 or less, he falls to the next level below—whatever that may be. See Falling damage on page 88. If the hero was secured by a rope or other restraint, he falls half the length of the restraint and suffers a Fatigue level instead.• Success: The hero ascends a number of vertical inches on the table-top equal to half his Strength. A hero with a d6 Strength, for example, can climb 3” in a round if he makes his Climbing roll.• Raise: As Success, above, but the character moves an additional 2”.Climbing Modifiers Modifier Situation +2 Antique or medieval climbing equipment +4 Modern climbing equipment –2 Scarce or thin handholds –2 Wet or slippery surfaceFalling Damage: See page 88.Prepared Climbs: Break lengthy ascents into three roughly even sections. Failing a Climbing roll after a break point typically means the hero falls that distance if freeclimbing. Ropes: Those secured with a rope typically only suffer a level of Fatigue from Bumps and Bruises (see page 86). Of course the Game Master might decide the rope has a chance of breaking under a sudden strain. This is rare in reality, but for dramatic effect, roll a d6. On a 1, the rope breaks and the character falls the entire length of the last section climbed.
Fighting d8Description Fighting covers all hand-to-hand (melee) attacks, whether it’s with fists, axes, laser swords, or martial arts. The TN to hit an opponent is his Parry (2 plus half his Fighting). See Chapter Three for the combat rules and numerous maneuvers your warrior might attempt.
Intimidation d6Description Intimidation is the art of frightening an opponent with sheer force of will, veiled or overt threats, or sometimes just really big guns. This is an opposed roll between the hero’s Intimidation and his opponent’s Spirit. See Tests of Will on page 75 for game effects.
Knowledge: _________ d4Description Knowledge is a catch-all skill that must have a focus of some sort, such as Knowledge (Occult) or Knowledge (Science). The player can choose the focus of his character’s knowledge, which might reflect his background and education. The skill can be taken multiple times with different focuses to reflect different areas of expertise. An archaeologist, for example, should have Knowledge (History) and Knowledge (Archaeology).General focuses such as Knowledge (Science) are acceptable, but the GM should give a bonus to a character who has a focus more relevant to a particular task, such as using Knowledge (Biology) to identify a plant or animal.Some Common Knowledge focuses are: Area Knowledge, Battle (used in Mass Battles, see page 92), Computers, Electronics, History, Journalism, various languages, Law, Medicine (though actually caring for someone is the Healing skill), or Science.Common Knowledge: Characters don’t need a Knowledge skill to know something about a particular field. Basic information should be covered by Common Knowledge (see page 23) assuming it makes sense within a character’s background. A mercenary with a penchant for reading or a young history student, for example, doesn’t necessarily need Knowledge (History). If tasked with a historical question, however, the two might roll normally while those without such a background roll at a penalty.Languages: Knowledge can also be used to reflect knowing a language other than one’s own. The higher the level, the better the character can speak and mimic regional dialects, as shown below.In settings where inhabitants typically speak many languages, see the Languages Setting Rule on page 94.Knowledge (Language) Table Skill Ability d4 The character can read, write, and speak common words and phrases d6 The speaker can carry on a prolonged but occasionally halting conversation d8 The character can speak fluently d10 The hero can mimic other dialects within the language d12 The speaker can masterfully recite important literary or oral works
Notice d4Description Notice is a hero’s general alertness and ability to search for items or clues. This covers hearing rolls, detecting ambushes, spotting hidden weapons and even scrutinizing other characters to see if they’re lying, frightened, and so on. The more raises a character gets on a Notice roll, the more information the Game Master should reveal.
Persuasion d6Description Persuasion is the ability to convince others to do what you want them to do.Nonplayer characters start at one of five different attitudes: Hostile, Uncooperative, Neutral, Friendly, or Helpful. A successful Persuasion roll improves the Extra’s attitude one step, or two with a raise. Failure, on the other hand, decreases the character’s attitude by a step, or two if a 1 is rolled on the Persuasion die (regardless of the Wild Die). Most Extras won’t change their reaction more than one or two levels during a single exchange, but that’s entirely up to the Game Master and the situation.Charisma: Persuasion is always modified by a character’s Charisma.Player Characters: Persuasion should never be used on other player characters. Their attitudes should be decided entirely by their players.Reaction Table: If the Game Master doesn’t already have an initial attitude in mind for the Extra, he can roll on the chart below.Reaction Table 2d6 Initial Reaction 2 Hostile: The target is openly hostile and does his best to stand in the hero’s way. He won’t help without an overwhelming reward or payment of some kind. 3-4 Uncooperative: The target isn’t willing to help unless there’s a significant advantage to himself. 5-9 Neutral: The target has no particular attitude and will help for little reward if the task at hand is very easy. If the task is difficult, he’ll require substantial payment of some kind. 10-11 Friendly: The target will go out of his way for the hero. He’ll likely do easy tasks for free (or very little), and is willing to do more dangerous tasks for fair pay or other favors. 12 Helpful: The target is anxious to help the hero, and will probably do so for little or no pay depending on the nature of the task.
Shooting d6Description Shooting covers all attempts to hit a target with a ranged weapon such as a bow, pistol, or rocket launcher. The basic Target Number to hit is 4 as usual, though there are a number of important modifiers such as range that frequently come into play. See Chapter Three for more details.
Stealth d4Description Stealth is the ability to both hide and move quietly, as well as palm objects and pick pockets. In many Savage Worlds games, knowing exactly when your hero has been spotted and when he hasn’t can be critical.For a character to sneak up on foes and infiltrate enemy lines, start by figuring out if the “guards” the heroes are sneaking up on are “active” or “inactive.” Inactive guards aren’t paying particularly close attention to their surroundings. The group need only score a standard success on their individual Stealth rolls to avoid being seen. Failing a Stealth roll in the presence of inactive guards makes them active.Active guards make opposed Notice rolls against the sneaking characters’ Stealth skills. Failing a roll against active guards means the character is spotted.Apply the following modifiers to all Stealth rolls:Stealth ModifiersSituation Modifier Crawling +2 Running –2 Dim light +1 Darkness +2 Pitch darkness +4 Light cover +1 Medium cover +2 Heavy cover +4The Last Step: Sneaking to within 6” of a foe (usually to get close enough for a melee attack) requires an opposed Stealth roll versus the target’s Notice, whether the guard is active or inactive.Movement Rate: Out of combat, each Stealth roll covers moving up to five times the character’s Pace. In combat, the Stealth roll covers only a single round of movement.Stealth for Groups: Out of combat, make only one Stealth roll for each like group of characters (see Group Rolls on page 63). Use the lowest movement rate to determine how much ground is covered. The observers also make a group roll to Notice their foes. Once a combat breaks down into rounds, Stealth and Notice rolls are made on an individual basis.
Survival d6+1Description Survival allows a character to find food, water, or shelter in hostile environments. A character may only make one roll per day. A successful roll finds sustenance for one person, a raise on the roll finds food and water for five adults. Horses and other large beasts count as two adults. Children, camels or others with small appetites count as half. Those who benefit from the roll do not have to make Fatigue rolls for the day for food, water, or shelter.
Swimming d4Description Swimming determines if a character floats or sinks in water, as well as how fast he can move within it. A character’s Pace is half his Swimming skill in inches per turn in normal water (round up). Choppy water counts as rough terrain and halves this rate. Characters may not “run” while swimming for extra movement.Holding Your Breath: Characters can hold their breath for a number of rounds equal to 2 plus their Vigor die, or half that if they weren’t prepared for being submerged and didn’t have time to get a good breath.Drowning: The rules for drowning are found on page 87.
Taunt d8Description Taunt is a Test of Wills attack against a person’s pride through ridicule, cruel jokes, or one-upmanship. This is an opposed roll against the target’s Smarts. See Tests of Will on page 75 for the effects of a successful Taunt.
Throwing d4Description Throwing governs all sorts of thrown weapons, from hand grenades to knives, axes, and spears. Throwing works just like the Shooting skill, and uses all the same modifiers, including those for Range. The Rate of Fire of a thrown attack is 1 per hand, so a human character could throw two items at once (one with each hand), suffering the usual multi-action and off-hand penalties (see page 75).
Edges
Command Command is the ability to give clear instructions to surrounding allies and enforce your hero's will upon them. This makes your character's compatriots more willing to fight on despite their wounds, and so adds +1 to their Spirit rolls to recover from being Shaken.Command Presence A booming voice, effective commands, natural charisma, or simple training results in a much more effective combat element. At the center of that element is the officer in command. A hero with this Edge has a “command radius” of 10” instead of the usual 5”.Hold the Line! This Edge strengthens the will of the men under the hero's command. The troops add +1 to their Toughness.Inspire Leaders with exceptional reputations and experience in battle inspire the soldiers around them. They add +2 to the Spirit rolls when recovering from being Shaken (this already includes the original +1 bonus for the Command Edge). This greatly improves the chances of men recovering from light wounds or poor morale that might normally take them out of the action.
Hindrances
Cautious Some folks gather too much intelligence. This character personifies over-cautiousness. He never makes rash decisions and likes to plot things out in detail long before any action is taken.Code of Honor Honor is very important to your character. He keeps his word, won't abuse or kill prisoners, and generally tries to operate within his world's particular notion of proper gentlemanly or ladylike behavior.Loyal Your character may not be a hero, but he'd give his life for his friends. This character can never leave a man behind if there's any chance at all he could help. Warrant Officers determine the best course of action to take throughout the mission, and must be able to adapt and change plans as necessary. In addition to serving as the commanding officers of guerrilla and insurgent armies assembled by the A-team they may also advise foregin leaders and officials.
Warrant Officer
Attacks
Unarmed Strike d8Str1
Mk67 Pineapple (US) d63d61
Mk67 Pineapple (US) d63d61
Peacemaker d62d6+11
Steyr AUG d62d81
Survival Knife d8Str+d41
Powers
Defenses
Kevlar Vest +2/+41
Negates 4 AP
Gear
Backpack 1