Portrayed By: |
Upen Patel |
Status: |
Alive and Sexy |
Age: |
20s |
Calling: |
Super Sexy, Rich, Famous, Rocker |
Pantheon: |
The Devas |
Divine Parent: |
Kali |
Significant Other(s): |
Gotta love groupies |
Background
Rupert "Ripper" Patel is the British-born son of an Indian immigrant and Kali, goddess of destruction and change. He is the front man and lead singer of a successful death metal band called Kali's Kiss. He is know to be exceptionally attractive and charismatic in addition to being a fine singer and musician. He also has an amusing rap sheet.
Personality
"None of your business, is it? Now bugger off."
Ripper is standoffish, vain, sarcastic, and cocky. His mother is the goddess of destruction and change, and he exemplifies that in his own way. He is powerfully charismatic, and enjoys breaking things down. His music is a passionate critque of society and humankind. His stage shows are masterful exercises in swaying the thoughts and feelings of crowds. He's not particularly moralistic, and he has no patience for those who are afraid of change. He appears to change quickly. One day, he's a badass rebel with a chip on his shoulder, the next he's a jaded celebrity, the next he's a whirlwind of destructive chaos in the center of the world's most epic bar brawl. He doesn't let himself get close to others, though, and often hides his real thoughts and feelings beneath the superficial mask of an arrogant rock god with an ego bigger than his bank account.
Ripper is becoming increasingly inhuman in aspect as he progresses in power, which only adds to his legend. His appearance is flawless to mortal eyes, the living epitome of the attractive bad-boy. He moves with a grace and surety that stands out sharply in a crowd, virtually flowing like shadow. His force of personality is immensely strong, and his fans are almost rabid in their support.
Ripper has taken to seclusion as his power increases, becoming more and more remote from both mortal life and his fellow Scions. He rarely makes public appearances, and travels incognito. He has not spoken to his Kali's Kiss bandmates in weeks, and his old friends are unable to comment on his current location.
Events Thus Far
"Met some people. Did stuff. Now, seriously. Go away."
Seriously, Rupert has participated in a number of epic feats alongside his band, saving New York and possible the World on multiple occasions. His latest feat was to charm an entire Underworld's worth of ancient ghosts to prevent their hatred from being used to overwhelm Earth. He has not been seen in public since.
In the mortal news, it's all over the papers that Rupert has fired his long-time friends in Kali's Kiss and secluded himself on some sort of personal journey. He was spotted in Japan, but again dropped off the radar. Rupert regularly makes the news when he appears, and there's always a mention of his name on TMZ.
Relationships
Name |
Role in Life |
Notes |
Haldor Englund |
Thug |
He's grown up a bit. Probably the only real friend Ripper has. |
Jolie Watkins |
Necrophiliac |
She pops up from time to time, but not often. |
Tsuchimikado Maia "Hime" |
Annoyance |
Soft-hearted. Soft-headed. All-around just soft. |
Scott Cornwall |
Dork |
Think I met him once. Maybe. |
Jason Xanthis |
Questor |
Not a bad guy, but burdened by selective morals at inconvenient times. |
Name |
Relation |
Notes |
Kali |
Mother |
Distant, unpredictable, cruel, and the Original Bitch. Likes her anyway. |
Annie X |
Half-Sister |
Unpredictable, cruel, and a bitch. Don't really like her. |
Circe |
One-Night-Stand |
Unpredictable, bipolar, insanely powerful sorceress. Bitch. |
Queen of Sheba |
Date |
We'll have to see how this goes. Hopefully, not like Circe. |
Character Sheet
Strength: 3 |
Charisma: 5 |
Perception: 3 |
Epic Strength: 0 |
Epic Charisma: 3 |
Epic Perception: 0 |
Dexterity: 6 |
Manipulation: 3 |
Intelligence: 2 |
Epic Dexterity: 6 |
Epic Manipulation: 3 |
Epic Intelligence: 0 |
Stamina: 2 |
Appearance: 6 |
Wits: 6 |
Epic Stamina: 2 |
Epic Appearance: 6 |
Epic Wits: 3 |
Art (Music): 4 |
Art (Shadows): 2 |
Athletics: 3 |
Awareness: 4 |
Command: 2 |
Empathy: 2 |
Integrity: 3 |
Larceny: 3 |
Melee: 5 |
Occult: 2 |
Politics: 1 |
Presence: 5 |
Stealth: 3 |
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Darkness |
War |
Chaos |
Samsura |
Night Eyes |
Blessing of Bravery |
Eye of the Storm |
Kriya |
Afraid of the Dark |
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Hornet's Nest |
Karma |
Shadow Refuge |
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Pratyave |
Shadow Step |
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Tantra |
Shadow Craft |
Morale Failure |
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Shadow Shroud |
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Dexterity |
Charisma |
Appearance |
Manipulation |
Wits |
Stamina |
Cat's Grace |
Boys Will Be Boys |
Serpent's Gaze |
Advantageous Circumstances |
Opening Gambit |
Body Armor |
Divine Balance |
Hapless Cool |
Perfect Actor |
Overt Order |
Eternal Vigilance |
Self-Healing |
Untouchable Opponent |
Charmer |
Compelling Presence |
Instant Hypnosis |
Social Chameleon |
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Perfect Partner |
Engender Love |
My Eyes Are Up Here |
Mass Hypnosis |
Perfect Imposter |
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Roll With It |
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Detail Variation |
Implant False Memory |
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Lightning Sprinter |
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Undeniable Resemblance |
Secondhand Persuasion |
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Unusual Alteration |
Hard Sell |
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Legend 7 |
Legend Points 49 |
Willpower 5 |
DDV: 24 (40 UO) |
PDV: 22 |
Join Battle: 10 |
Move: 22 |
Dash: 44 (88 LS) |
Jump 6V/12H |
Soak: 8B/5L (21B/18L RWI+BA) |
Health -0 -1 -1 -2 -2 -4 I D |
Skull Necklace |
Purviews: Chaos, Darkness, Death |
Note: appears to be made of small but real human skulls strung together on a silver wire |
3-Dot Relic |
History: The goddess Kali is often depicted with a necklace of human skulls. Upon her first visitation to her son, Ripper, she gifted him with this necklace, allowing him to access certain divine powers for which she is well-known. |
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Bagk-Nakh |
Purviews: War |
Accuracy 19, Damage 7L, Defense +1, Speed 3, Piercing |
3-Dot Relic |
Item Enhancement: Two Birthright dots have been spent on this weapon to lower the Speed from 4 to 3 and add bonus dice equal to Rippers permanent Legend to Dexterity + Melee rolls. |
History: This wicked weapon is known as the "tiger claw," an ancient and deadly weapon in India. This one has been altered by divinely-empowered craftsmen to impart even swifter death to enemies of Kali's son. |
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Chibi Claws |
Purviews: None |
Accuracy 12, Damage 7L, Defense +1, Speed 2, Piercing |
4-dot Relic |
Item Enhancement: This relic summons a bagh-nakh with +1L to damage and -2 Speed, as well as providing the ability to hurt ghosts. |
History: This was a gift from Maia upon a visit to a haunted island in Japan. |
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Tengu Mask |
Titanspawn Trophy |
Notes: Provides 1 bonus die to all Brawl- or Melee-related rolls during a scene for the cost of 1 Legend Point. |
History: This trophy was retrieved by Ripper from a battlefield in the Times Square Terra Incognita, after five tengu warriors were slain by a similiarly matched group of Scions. It appears to be a simple wooden mask resembling a tengu face, complete with leering grin and six-inch-long nose. |
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Abyssal Cloak |
Item Enhancement: Three Birthright dots have been spent to enhance this Relic cloak. One dot allows it to tranform from its neutral state into any suit of clothing imaginable, including mimicking armor in appearance only, so long as the outfit is black. Two additional dots have been spent to replicate the Wind's Freedom Boon, allowing the wearer to fly. |
3-Dot Relic |
History: This cloak was created by lesser Devas at the order of Kali herself, and was presented to him in recognition of his ascension to Demigodhood. In its natural form, it appears to be a hooded cloak composed of pure shadow, and remains black in color when shifted to appear as other forms of clothing. When utilizing the flight ability, it can optionally manifest large wings of shadow. |
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Flowing Shadow Armor |
3-Dot Relic |
Soak +2L/+4B, Mobility -1, Fatigue 1 |
Item Enhancement: This armor has been enhanced with three Birthright dots, reducing the penalty for multiple actions by 3. |
History: This custom suit of armor was gifted to Rupert by his mother, Kali, as a reward for his exploits and reaching a new level of power as a Demigod. It is a lightweight, flexible armor consisting of black leather plating covering most of the body, except for the most vulnerable areas where black metal is employed. The armor is extraordinary for its ability to smooth and support the actions of the wearer. |
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Edurance: 2 |
Harmony: 3 |
Intellect: 2 |
Order: 2 |
Gandaberunda |
4-Dot Creature |
Notes: Tied to 1-Dot Relic |
Attributes: Strength 7, Dexterity 4, Stamina 5, Charisma 0, Manipulation 0, Appearance 0-5, Perception 3, Intelligence 3, Wits 3 |
Abilities: Athletics 3, Awareness 4, Brawl 3, Investigation 3, Integrity 3, Presence 2, Fortitude 2, Stealth 3, Survival 3 |
Supernatural Powers: Epic Strength 3 (Uplifting Might, Crushing Grip, Hang On), Epic Stamina 1 (Devourer), Epic Perception 1 (Predatory Focus) |
Join Battle: 7 |
Soak: 4L/6B |
Dodge DV: 2 |
Willpower 6 |
Health Levels: -0/-1/-1/-2/-2/-4/Incap |
Attack: Bite |
Accuracy 7, Damage 10L+4, Parry DV -, Speed 5 |
Attack: Talon |
Accuracy 9, Damage 11L+4, Parry DV -, Speed 5 |
Other Notes: May fly up to 75 miles per hour out of combat or three times its normal movement in combat. |
Relic Notes: Rupert has acquired a large jeweled stone that he may use to summon and banish the gandaberunda when needed. |
History: The Gandaberunda is a two headed mythological bird of Hindu mythology thought to possess immense magical strength. It is used as the official emblem by the Karnataka government and it is seen as an intricately sculptured motif in Hindu temples. Depictions often show the bird carrying elephants in each talon and beak. |