I was just watching a few episodes of Burn Notice and thought that it might make good RPG. So why not?
First things first; you're a spy. Or at least, you were. Once. You know, before you got "burned". That basically means you're on the governmental watch list and you can't do anything. Your bank accounts have been audited, you have no job history, you're on every No Fly list in existence, and basically, you've got nowhere to go. So, what are you to do? Well, you have a few ways to go. You can go "goody two shoes" and help people with your covert ops skills. You can try to figure out why you were burned. Or finally, you can turn to the criminal underworld for a little extra income. Your choice. You can get a few teammates to help you out every now and again, and of course, people will come asking you for favors as well. They will not always repay you, so it's your job to make sure that the people you help out will be reciprocating your act of kindness. Cash, equipment, labor, whatever. That would be your payment. As you go along, of course you're going to attract some attention. The feds, the criminals, the other spies...all of them are going to hear about you when you start making a name for yourself. But of course, it's not all bad. The more people know about you, the more stuff you'll have access to, and the more people who will want to join your crew. Hey, you might not have cash. You might not have a job. You might not have a place to live. You might not have anyone who's willing to talk to you. But you do have your skills. Deal with it.
Strength Based Skills Martial Arts Training: Martial Arts. Simple enough, innit? Hand to hand combat training. Breaking/Entering: This is the ability to break in and out of secure areas with pure force. Melee Weapons Training: This is the melee weapons skill for you. Hand to hand, like martial arts, except with weapons. Lift/Carry: Picking people up and hauling them around is harder than you think, especially when they're a dead weight. Maybe you should learn how to do it?
Charisma Based Skills Charm: This means you're more charming, and basically means people will like you more and trust you more. Bluffing/Lying: Self explanatory, yeah? Means you're more adept at lying. Intimidation: Means you're better at scaring people out of their skins in more ways than one. Could come in very handy. Convince/Diplomacy: Means you're better at convincing people to, say, not shoot you. Or something like that. Negotiations: Means you're better at negotiating deals.
Agility Based Skills Stealth Training: Quieter, stealthier. They'll never know what hit them. Sprinting: This means you're a better runner, faster and laster longer. Climbing/Jumping: Means you can climb or jump farther, higher, faster. Pickpocketing/Theft: Ah, not exactly legal, but sometimes you've got to nick stuff away, and this means you'll be better at it. Lockpicking: Got to sneak into someone's place? This is your skill.
Endurance Based Skills Resiliency: Means you're more resistant to diseases and other types of physical damage. Willpower: Means you're better at resisting people trying to scare you or control you. Toughness: Means you get right back up after getting beaten. Perseverance: Means that you are tougher mate. Means that you can sustain more damage before you go out cold or something like that.
Intelligence Based Skills Firearms Training: Means you're better with all kinds of guns. Armors Training: Means you're better at handling the body armors, means you're better at taking bullets. Perception: Means you can spot things more easily. Medical Training: Means you can patch folks up, including yourself. Vehicle Training: Means you can drive, repair, and handle all kinds of vehicles, from civilian to...other kinds.
Equipment Hey, well, you gotta start with something, and that something isn't going to be nothing. You're a spy, even you have to get some good stuff. Take your pick.
Guns A) USAS-12 Shotgun. B) PSG1 Sniper Rifle. C) AK-47 Assault Rifle. D) Pick your own, but nothing too fancy.
If I missed anything, let me know. Good luck, and get cracking.
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: PSG1 Sniper Rifle Vehicle: None Armor: Clothes. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Beer. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
"All right then," Jonah says, nodding. "A dark green Ludlow Irish linen suit, one Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue, and one bottle of Midleton Very Rare. That sounds about right. Anything I'm missing?"
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
Cha-ching, Jonah buys the stuff and gives it to you. "Try not to ruin any of it," he tells you, "it was expensive. Give it back to me when you're done." He takes your PSG1, your beer, and your normal clothes. "Now, this particular con man will arrive in San Antonio in approximately-" he checks his watch, "half an hour. Your first priority is to find out who he will be targeting first, as that will tell you whose mansion he will be at tonight. Good luck." He gives you the address of the airport where the guy is going to be at then leaves.
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
You go to the airport to meet the conman. Sure enough, he disembarks just as you arrive on foot. He's wearing a rather expensive suit, hat, sunglasses, etc. He gets into an expensive car, a BMW, and puts the key in the ignition, about to drive away. What will you do?
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
"Well Bill," says the guy, getting out of the car. "My name's Charles Westchester. Nice to meet you." He extends his hand to shake.
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
"Tell me, Mr. O'Slaherty," Westchester says, "have you ever heard of the Prayer for Sons of Your Call and Hearing? It's a new Church." Notice anything about the name of the church? This guy Westchester's got some nerve.
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
I don't get it, is he saying he will kill my family?
*ahem* Prayer for Sons of Your Call and Hearing See it now?
"No, I'm serious," he says, sounding offended. "It's a terrific institution."
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
psych?....
Yes, duh. You really don't know what psych means? Here.
"Uhh, thank you. Tell me, what is that you're taking out of your pocket?"
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Middleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
Well, psych was a lot easier to make an acronym out of than gotcha or something, k? Lol.
"Honestly, I have no idea," Westchester tells you, "but why don't you either tell me what it is or stop reaching for it, be a good fellow now, why don't you." Oh yeah, this Westchester guy has a British accent.
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Middleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
"Ah," he sighs, sounding very relieved. "I see. Isn't that a rather rare and expensive whiskey? Very nice."
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Middleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
He laughs and smiles; normally it would be very convincing that he is sincere, but since you're already suspicious of him plus you're a spy, so you can tell that it's forced and pretty fake. "Indeed. So you're Irish, then? I'm from Westminster in London."
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
Charles Westchester smiles and nods. "Dublin, eh? I've been there a few times, quite a nice place. So tell me, Mr. O'Slaherty, what line of work do you happen to be in? I'm a hedge fund manager myself, doing quite well actually, as you can see." He gestures to his expensive clothing and car.
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
"Really, now?" he asks. "That's interesting. Tell me, where did you get the money to start investing?"
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
"I see," Westchester says, nodding. "Say, would you be interested in investing in some of my business ventures?"
Name: Joseph Slothok Age: 24 Gender: Male Location: San Antonio, Texas. Biography: He was born in San Antonio 24 years ago, he moved to Pennsylvania for most of his childhood, but at the age of 18 he was redirected to Texas for special training, after four years as a spy, he became 'burned' he yet does not know why, but he has made a promise to himself that he will stop at nothing to find out. Description: he is rather tall, not seven feet tall, but about 6'1, he has medium lengthed dirty blond hair. his grey eyes always look as if there is a coat of mist over them. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 10 Agility: 10 Intelligence: 10 Charisma: 10 Endurance: 10 Skills: Charm, Stealth, Firearms training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: Colt Gold Cup Trophy Blue[6/6]. Vehicle: None Armor: Dark Green Ludlow Irish Linen Suit. Money: $95 Miscellaneous: Midleton Very Rare. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: Contacts: Jonah Wilkinson. Enemies: Jobs:
"Expensive?" he repeats, laughing, genuinely this time. "Please. Mr. O'Slaherty, this is my comfort and casual vehicle." It's a jet black BMW M6. "If I really intended to impress someone, I would take one of my flashier vehicles; like, say, my Enzo."
