From: [d--r--l] at [best.com] (Bryant Durrell)
Newsgroups: rec.games.frp.misc
Subject: FENG SHUI: Entertainer Archetype
Date: 27 Jun 1996 16:14:10 -0700

Someone was saying a while back that they thought there should be an
actor archetype.  I completely agree; here's a shot at it.

The Medicine skill is predicated on the belief that anyone who dances
professionally will learn how to tie an Ace bandage, and the relatively
high Chi is based on the traditional ties actors and actresses have to
all sorts of weird things.  GMs may wish to modify this.

Entertainer Archetype
=====================

"Sure, I have an obligation to my fans -- but I have an equal obligation 
to their children.  And if we let that thing live, they aren't going to
have any."

You are the classical Chinese entertainer; a multi-talented mix of
actor, acrobat, singer, and dancer.  You have been trained nearly since
birth in the ways of the theater, and whether or not it was your first
choice of jobs, you became very good at what you do.  You may also be a
more modern version of the same -- a rock star, a movie actor, or a pop
star.  No matter which, however, you've had a successful career keeping
the masses entertained.  Your fans adore you, and your critics are
undoubtedly just jealous.  You know you're the best because people keep
telling you so.

Lately, however, you've begun to wonder if there isn't something more to
life than endless adulation and the grind of daily performances.  Maybe
one of your more outre fans sent you a letter that told you things you
didn't want to know about the world.  Maybe one of your few friends was
caught up in a dark conspiracy.  Regardless, you've had to admit that
the world is not a clean and simple place laid out for your enjoyment --
and you've had to decide what to do about it.

Juncture: any

Attributes:

Bod 5, Chi 3 (Fu =5), Mnd 5 (Chr 6), Ref 5

Divide 4 points among your primary attributes.  Add 1 to any one
secondary attribute.

Skills:

        Deceit +3 (9) [Max 12]
        Entertainment +9 (=15)
                (See below for the skill description.)
        Martial Arts +5 (10) [Max 13]
        Medicine +3 (8)
        Seduction +7 (13) [Max 15]
        
Add a total of +6 in Skill Bonuses to these skills and/or additional
skills of your choice.  You may trade Guns +6 [Max 14] for Martial
Arts if you desire, although this diverges from the traditional
entertainer considerably.

Schticks: 2 Fu schticks; or, if you have taken Guns instead of Martial
Arts, 1 Gun schtick.

Weapons: 1 weapon of appropriate juncture.

Unique Schtick:

    Your performances are of such quality and grace as to be
    distracting to onlookers.  Unnamed characters will pay attention to
    you exclusive of almost anything else for the duration of your
    performance; although loud explosions, gunfire, and unusual noises
    or obvious actions will distract them, this schtick is ideal for
    keeping guards busy while your comrades sneak around.  If you
    attempt to distract named characters, make an Entertainment roll
    against their Perception. The Outcome is subtracted from any
    Perception rolls they make while you perform.

Quick Schtick Pick:

    weapon: 
        sword
    fu schticks:
        Prodigious Leap
        Abundant Leap

Wealth Level: rich

Entertainment Skill
===================

Base Attribute: Charisma

Physical Ability:

You can act, dance, sing, and if you are so inclined, even mime.  You
are an expert at the various forms of physical entertainment. You have
some skill at applying makeup and disguise, although you are not as good
at pretending to be a specific person as someone with the Deceit skill. 
You may also, if you like, be able to play musical instruments.

Knowledge:

You know the history of your craft, the best places to perform, and
which agents can get you the best deals.  You also know where the bad
audiences are, where to look for the good ones, and how to recognize
them when you find them.

Contacts:

You know other performers, agents, and groupies.  You can also find a
fan in most locales, although a rock star in Hong Kong will have an 
easier time of this than will a rock star in Mongolia circa 69 AD.
Some fans will be willing to serve your every whim, and some will be
very upset when you don't turn out to be their best buddy.

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