Thought it would be a nice idea to have some fun before this forum closes.
So i would like you to write up a character in HQ from one of your favorite novels/movies/comic/etc.
Please dont choose something too obscure so that we know who it is.

I start with Case from William Gibsons novel Neuromancer.

Alan Dorsey Case

Age: 24

-Consolecowboy Keyword-
trained by McCoy Pauley
trained by Bobby Quine
was one of the best cowboys of the sprawl
had an almost permanent adrenalinehigh
has worked for wealthy „thieves“

-Matrixjunkie Keyword-
has russian mycotoxin damaged nervous system
prisoner of his own flesh
cries in his sleep and tries to reach the console that is not there

-survive in Chiba Keyword-
just another hustler trying to make it through
paranoid
cold
smoke Yeheyuan
killed two men and a woman
has a death wish
has the reputation to get everything you want
Contact: Julie Dean - Fixer & Information Broker
Contact: Wage – Fixer
Relationship: cares for Linda Lee – Girl & loveaffair
Contact: Lonny Zone – Pimp
Contact: Ratz – Chatsubo Owner & Barkeeper
Contact: Shin – Fixer (Pistol)

Linda said Wage wants him dead....

Euipment:
owns Cobra(whip)

on Drugs:

Dexedrin

• alertness
• euphoria
• increased concentration
• rapid talking
• increased confidence
• increased social responsiveness
• increased stamina and physical energy
• increased perspiration

I did this one for a thread on rpg.net http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=289608

Darth Maul – Sith Lord

-Species Keyword: Zabrak-

-"Citizen" of the Republic Keyword-

Personality:
wants to exact vengeance upon the Jedi
is a weapon forged by the hateful energies of the darkside

Relationship:
ultimately devoted apprentice of Darth Sidious

Appearance:
fearsome Sith Tatoos
wears black Sith Robes

Abilities:
ride Sith Speeder
fly Sith Infiltrator
use Probe Droid
track
amazing prowess

-Lightsabre combat Keyword-
fight with lightsabre
wield double-bladed Lightsabre (Juyo Form)

• double blades look menacing
• rapid attacks

-Martial Arts Keyword-
Kick attack
Dervish of destruction
Acrobatics

-use Dark Side of the Force Keyword-
Force Push
Force Telekinesis
taps his anger

Equipment:
Dark Eye Probe Droid
Bloodfin – Sith Speeder

Scimitar – Sith Infiltrator:
customized for stealth as a priority
six laser cannons
experimental X-C 2 ion drive
stygium crystal-powered cloaking device
carries up to six passengers
-multitude of advanced devices Keyword-
detection
tracking
countermeasure
concealment

Paul Atredies (AKA Paul Muad-dib)

Homeworld Keyword: Caladan
Speak Galanglic
Caladan Customs
Caladan Geography
Urban Survival
Know Orange Catholicism Ways
- Personality -
Peaceful
- Relationships -
Reverence for Father Leto
Loves Mother Jessica
Affection for House Staff (Gurney, Duncan, Thufir)

Second Culture Keyword: Arrakis/Fremen
Arrakis Geography
Ride Sandworm
Fremen Crysknife Fighting
Fremen Myths (form of Missionaria Protectiva)
- Relationships -
Revered by Fremen
Loves Concubine Chani
- Personality -
Fierce
Dedicated

Occupation Keyword: Lansraad Noble
Politics
Strategic Planning
Understand Laws of Kanly
Manage House Spice Holdings
Shield Fighting
- Personality -
Regal
Authoratative
- Relationships -
CHOAM Board Member
Hated by House Harkonen
Plotted Against by House Corrino (Emperor)

Extra Keyword: Mentat/Bene Gesserit Trainings
Perfect Recall
Human Calculator
Weirding Way
The Voice
Missionaria Protectiva Mythology
- Relationships -
Fond of Thufir Hawat
Concerns Reverend Mother Mohaim

Magic Keyword: Kwizatz Haderach
See Where Other Men Cannot
See Possible Futures
- Relationships -
Bene Gesserit Programed
Feared by Spacing Guild
Married to Princess Irulan

Equipment:
House Atomics
Jamis' Crysknife
Father's Ducal Signet Ring

Mike

Aragorn Elessar Son of Arathorn, Heir of Isildur and King of the Reunited Kingdom of the Dúnedain
Homeland Keyword: Lost Kingdom of Arnor
Eraidor Geography
Eraidor Customs
Speak Westron
Speak Quenya
Wilderness Survival
Know Myths of the Silmarillion
- Personality -
Respect for Life
- Relationships -
Loves Arwen Undomiel
Great Respect for Elrond

Occupation: Ranger
Hunting
Tracking
Know Back Ways
Herbal Remedies
Longsword Combat
Bow Combat
- Personality -
Hate Wraiths and Minions (orcs)
Loves Freedom

Equipment:
Anduril, Flame of the West (forged by Elrond's smiths from the shards of Narsil)
Arwen's Evenstar Pendant

Mike

Here is Kaneda from the manga Akira. I hope i got all the translations right....

Kaneda

Age: 14, maybe 16 (?)

-Pupil at a Special Tradeschool-
rebellious
run
find excuse
swear
insult
brash
brawl
steal motorcycle
take a punch

-Gangleader-
lead
intimidate
Friend and Rival of Tetsuo

-Motorcycle-
drive like crazy
do little repairs
drive down stairs
chase
keep in lane
fight from bike
trickriding
brake

-Abilities-
take pills
more luck than brains (sometimes)
beguile girls
good reflexes

-Personality-
curious
carefree
more than a little egotistical
known to act before thinking things out

-Relationships-
attracted to Kay
to Harukiya Pub
hates Clowns

-Equipment-
Electro Power Bike :
Ceramic, double-rotor, two-wheel drive
Computer Controlled Anti-Lock Brake
200 horses on 12,000rpm
Ceramic Box Frames
Auto-Navigation System
Forward-Looking Radar
CD Player
Glove Compartment.
Headlamp : 100w Neo Halogen Laser Light (can switch to fog lamp)

Interesting choice Mike !
You took the kings and leader, i the anti-heroes...;-)

Why did you write up Paul Atreides personality as "peaceful" ? Cant remember that detail really.....

That's a homeland trait. Caladan, when it's described, is laid out in cool tones and gives a feeling of a peacefull place. Well, did to me anyhow. The point is that Paul has a strong urge to peace. It's just that he can't indulge it, because events propell him, forcing him to be the source of violence.

But he hates that. He just knows that the jihad is inevitable.

But that stands in stark contrast to the fierceness he learns as a member of the Fremen. And I should have put some personality traits in for the training - Fearless (fear is the little death, the mind killer), Human (in the Bene Gesserit sense), Analytical and Detached (from mentat training). Ethereal (from Kwizatz Haderach). These other traits make him capable of terrible things (meaning scary), despite the fact that he abhors them.

This sort of contradiction is what makes him such a fascinating character. I love when players take contradictory personality traits for their characters, because it means certain internal struggle in play. I've seen players roll contests between two personality traits just to see which takes over in a particular situation in which both apply. Fun, fun.

Mike

Daniel Laruso

Homeland Keyword: Newark, New Jersey
City kid
Street-savvy
Ride Bike
Uncouth charm
Classes at the Y
Out of Element
Jersey Accent

Occupation: High School Student
Avoid Homework
Play Soccer
Sweet-talk teachers
Chase girls
React to peer pressure
Learn to drive

Personality
Pessimistic
Wishes he was back in Jersey
Big talker
Eager
Wiseacre
Runs from battles
Wants to stand up for himself
Wants to belong
Embarrassed of poverty

Relationships

Loves (and exasperated by) mother
Has crush on Ali Mills
Disapproved of by ali's Parents
Wants to learn from Mr. Miyagi
Picked on by Johnny Laweence
Hated by Cobra Kais

Henry Chinaski

Homeland: Southern California
Occupation: Drunken poet

Skills
play the horses
drink
write
paint
fuck women
sleep anywhere
survive without food
wrestle with the giants
antagonize people
despise the ordinary
live for the moment
enjoy solitude
face death

Relationships
my daughter is most glorious
the female of the species lures me

Personality
drunken
slovenly
cynical
jaded
funny
irritable
defiant

renegade

Possessions and Wealth
some rags and a radio
something to write with
a bottle of booze
that's life

Peter Pan

Homeland: Neverland
Never Grow Up
Find adventure
Explore
Flee to Hideout
Navigate Neverland
Know Neverland inhabitants

Occupation: The Pan
Fight
Crow
Laugh
Kill Pirates
Play Prank
Issue Challenge

Magic: Fairydust
Fly
Outmaneuver
Aerial Stunts
Happy Thoughts
Believe in Fairies

Personality
Take Nothing Seriously
Take everything seriously
Needs a Mother
Forgetful
Excitable
Proud
Wild
Reckless
Joyful

Relationships:
Protective of Wendy Lady
Leader of Lost Boys
Fast friends with Tink
Lifelong rivalry with Hook
Hates Pirates
Wary of Indians
Take nothing seriously
Take everything seriously

The Elfquest comic book meant a lot to me because of the ElfQuest game.
That was one of the first moments something i knew came alive through a game.

Here is Cutter before his twins were born.

Cutter

-Elf and Wolfrider Keyword-
Wolf touch in blood
about 4ft tall
muscular body
see in the dark
scent
howl
wild and hotblooded
live by „The Way“ (code of conduct)
ride wolf
fight from wolfback
ambush
balance
climb
revere High Ones
trade with Trolls

-Leader of the Wolfrider Keyword-
loves his tribe
Soulfriend of Skywise
hated by Humans
recognized Leetah
wield New Moon, the blade of his father
goodlooking

-Personality-
afraid of heights
respect life
killed the giant half snake, half long-toothed cat monster: Madcoil

-Hunter-Gatherer Keyword-
use bow

Relationships:
Rival of Rayek
to Sunfolk Tribe
revere Savah, Mother of Memory
respect Suntoucher, leader of the Sunfolk
to Trollking Greymung

-Elfmagic Keyword-
bonded with Nightrunner (Wolf)
Send (Telepathy)

Equipment:
Hippie-esque clothing
New Moon

If we're doing comics –

Margarita Luisa Chascarillo (Maggie)

(About 18, c.1985)

Homeland: Barrio Hoppers 13
Occupation: Mechanic
Subculture: Punk

Skills
Identify machine
Fix machine
Know punk music
Know punk fashion
Negotiate seedy dive
Comfortable with lowlife
Escape from police
Make money stretch
Mooch
Tougher than she looks
Irresistibly pretty
Big butt

Relationships
Loves Hopey Glass
Friends with Izzie Ortiz
Friends with Penny Century
Friends with Rena Titañon
Loyal to family
Member of Hoppers 13 Latino community
Member of Hoppers 13 punk community
Mutual dislike of Terry Downe
Crush on Speedy Ortiz
Huge crush on Rand Race

Personality
Romantic
Fool over men
Easily embarrassed
Ever hopeful
Wide-eyed
Klutzy
Hapless
Likes to eat

Possessions and Wealth
Punky clothes (big boots)
Toolbelt & tools

Hi Jeff!

I would really like to comment on your choice but i´ve never heard of a comic book called "Love and Rockets".

The same with Bukowski, it took me even a google search of the name Henry Chinaski ;-)

What does posession: that´s life mean ?

Hi Joel!

The same here: i ve never seen Peter Pan, as far as i can remember.
And another google search was necessary for Karate Kid. I havent seen that too...:-\

Hi Christian

Love & Rockets and Charles Bukowski are two of my favourite things. I tried to write Henry Chinaski's stats a bit like a Buk poem. Funny – a critic has said Buk's poems can often be improved by chopping off the last line, so I guess it's appropriate if I put one line too many in.

If you've seen the film Barfly, Buk wrote the screenplay. There's also a film of his novel Factotum coming out, with Matt Dillon as Chinaski. But if you're interested, you should read his writing for yourself.

About the time Elfquest was coming out in its original B&W incarnation and I was buying it, I was also buying Love and Rockets, by Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez. This comic was a little bit of my life through some difficult times. Those locos y locas were like my friends; they were doing the same sorts of things as me and people I knew. They got older, too, and changed. L&R spoiled me for superhero comics forever.

Christian:

Huh. I guess it never occurred to me that anyone would not have heard of the Karate Kid. It's such a formative movie for me; one I watched over and over as a kid. I guess some of these things really are more isolated to a particular time and place than one might think (Heh--how many kids are growing up today thinking they're watching the "first" Trilogy of Star Wars movies?).

But I'm really surprised that someone hasn't heard of Peter Pan. There's the animated Disney movie from years back, and also Spielberg's movie Hook in the 90s, but the original is a play by J.M. Barrie around the turn of the century or so. Pretty widely recognized literary territory.

Anyway, I hope you liked the writups, regardless. I've been enjoying everyone's contributions (and scrambling for my own, since that bastard Holmes snatched up the good shit like Aragorn and Atreides!). I especially liked the wording of the relationship traits on Henry Chinaski, though I don't know the character. The great thing about HQ is the ability to evoke a character's personality in how you phrase the traits.

Peace,
-Joel

Melinglor wrote:
The great thing about HQ is the ability to evoke a character's personality in how you phrase the traits.

I couldn´t resist writing up Rick James as he appears in the Dave Chappelle sketch (if you dont know this, do a search on youtube) with Charlie Murphy. Hilarious !

-I´M RICK JAMES BITCH !-
Superfreak
I´m the baddest motherfucker of all time
I´m one of the best singers and best looking motherfuckers you´ve ever seen
habitual line stepper
hold my drink bitch !
laugh maniacly
slap
that was cold blooded
I fuck yo couch
bust out on the funk
sexy minded
wear platform cowboy boots
wear funky clothes

-partying-
being totally high
loves Mary Jane
cocaine is a hell of a drug
its a celebration bitches
i´m just getting started bitches
it was an accident – i was having too much fun

OK, just to continue confusing Christian ;)

Peter Banning

Homeland: American suburbia
Husband
Father
Owns nice house
Drives nice car
Stuffy
Respectable

Occupation: Corporate Lawyer
Hostile takeover
Questionable ethics
Write Check
Use Cellphone
Misses Jack's baseball games
Takes calls in Maggie's play

Magic Keyword: The Pan
Can't fly
Can't fight
Can't crow
No memory before my adoption
Part of me remembers

Personality:
I'm not Peter Pan
Ruthless
Driven
Distracted
Grown up
Responsible
Cowardly
Afraid of heights
Afraid of flying

Relationships:
Grateful to Granny Wendy
Loves Moira
Neglects Children
Can't talk to Jack
Doesn't believe in fairies
Bewildered by Tinkerbell
Wants children back from Hook

What's wrong in a world where somebody knows the Dave Chappelle version of Rick James, but not Peter Pan!? :-)

Christian, dude, that's hilarious.

Mike

Well i´m weird as a hobby ;-)

No really, as i said, i know what Peter Pan is, but i dont think i´ve ever seen it....
I think i do remember seeing Hook, but i didnt like it.

Dont forget this is very american stuff...!

Um. . .English, actually.

Originally, anyway. :)

Not to be too anal...but it would be British...

J.M. Barrie was a Scotsman...

;-)