From publisher blurb:
Fascinating Characters: Supernatural Humans
In the vast realm of role-playing, characters bring stories to life. Fascinating Characters presents a unique assembly of 10 individuals, paged separately for easy printout and use. Their titles may seem mundane, but each harbors a fascinating twist beneath the surface. Crafted for both gamemasters and players, this guide offers a library of intriguing NPCs and serves as a foundation for players to mold their own unique heroes.
Lilith Kroh, Graphic Novelist
Haunting and haunted, Lilith weaves her prophetic visions into her graphic novels, making her a celebrated name in gothic literature. As a journalist, she delves into the shadowy corners of the paranormal, her articles as much a quest for personal understanding as they are exposés of the supernatural world.
Dr. Harold Finch, Quantum Physicist
Once a revered physicist, Dr. Finch’s personal tragedy propels him to the fringes of science and into the realms of the unknown. He seeks to bridge the gap between our world and the next, hoping to solve the enigma of his daughter’s vanishing and offer solace to those haunted by otherworldly phenomena.
Thomas Blake, Combat Veteran
Thomas Blake’s life is a battleground spanning the jungles of Vietnam to the urban sprawl, where he now protects the unaware from the paranormal. His expertise as a soldier is matched only by his clandestine knowledge of the dark arts, making him a unique guardian against the unseen.
Jack Ryland, Gambler
In the glitzy casinos, Jack Ryland is a legend, his otherworldly luck an open secret. Yet this luck comes with a price; it’s a weapon he pays dearly for to his demonic contract-holder. Each gamble is a fight for his soul, played out on the gambling world's velvet-covered tables and shadowy back rooms.
Whether you’re seeking a complex NPC to add depth to your narrative or a foundation for your character’s backstory, Fascinating Characters promises many possibilities. Plus, they are fascinating enough that you might want to modify them for use in different time periods. Dive in and let the adventure unfold!