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: 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:
"An Elise? Very nice," says Westchester, impressed. "So, where is it?" Uh-oh.
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:
"Quite a shame," Westchester says. "Regardless, are you interested in investing with me or not?"
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:
"Excellent!" he says, grinning and shaking your hand. "We're in business then. Here is my number and the address of my estate," he hands you a business card. "I'm throwing a soiree tonight and all my investors are invited; be there at 5:30 sharp." He gets into his car and drives off.
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:
"A fancy car?" Jonah asks. "Well...I can't buy a car for you just for this, I'm not made of cash. You might look into one of those limo rental places, or I might be able to contact a car dealer friend of mine to see if he would be willing to lend you something just for the night."
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 better not," Jonah sighs. "My relationship with this car dealer is on the rocks as it is. Do you want to go to the place to pick a car for the night, or do you want me to do it for you?"
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:
He shrugs. "Okay," Jonah says. "What kind of car would you prefer? Lamborghini, Ferrari, Mercedes, what?"
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 know, there haven't really been any Irish sports cars since the DeLorean, and that's from the seventies."
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:
"All right, but no promises." Jonah leaves for a while then returns. "Sorry man...either the car dealer doesn't have a DeLorean or isn't gonna hand it over. Do you think you could talk to them, maybe you could convince the car dealer."
Name: Chuk Morrison Age: 23 Gender: Male Location: Chicago , Illinois. Biography: used to be a HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) agent, but was better at stealth missions, so the CIA recruited me to do some undercover operations (More of a hit-man than anything) within the gangs of Chicago. Got burned for starting to like the gang members and helping them by alerting them about police raids. Description: Scarred with multiple bullet skims on me, Medium build, Brown hair, green eyes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 12 Agility: 12 Intelligence: 5 Charisma: 7 Endurance: 12 Skills: (Agility) Lockpicking (Charisma) Convince/Diplomacy (strength) Melee Weapons Training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: AK-47 Assault Rifle. Vehicle: None Armor: Clothes. Money: $90 Miscellaneous: None. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: None. Enemies: None. Jobs: Contacts: Carson Jole.
Aright then Carson. I'm going to go into town and see if I can get any info on this guy that I don't already know, maybe try to find someone who was scammed by this guy as well, see if I can help someone else.
Name: Chuk Morrison Age: 23 Gender: Male Location: Chicago , Illinois. Biography: used to be a HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) agent, but was better at stealth missions, so the CIA recruited me to do some undercover operations (More of a hit-man than anything) within the gangs of Chicago. Got burned for starting to like the gang members and helping them by alerting them about police raids. Description: Scarred with multiple bullet skims on me, Medium build, Brown hair, green eyes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 12 Agility: 12 Intelligence: 5 Charisma: 7 Endurance: 12 Skills: (Agility) Lockpicking (Charisma) Convince/Diplomacy (strength) Melee Weapons Training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: AK-47 Assault Rifle. Vehicle: None Armor: Clothes. Money: $90 Miscellaneous: List of Conmen. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: None. Enemies: None. Jobs: Contacts: Carson Jole.
"Good luck," he tells you. You uh...you might find it easier if you looked at the list of conmen he gave to you, that would be easier than just going around town asking random people.
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 car dealership to see Jonah and some lady in a mechanic's outfit talking-I'd say arguing, but it is pretty civil. "Look, I really need the DeLorean, just for one night." "I already told you, I'm a modern sports car dealer. Have you got any idea how rare a DeLorean is? I don't have one." "Do you know anyone who does?" "I don't know," says the mechanic, throwing her hands into the air. "I'm just a car dealer, Jonah, remember? Honestly, it's like you think I'm the God of the car world or something."
Name: Chuk Morrison Age: 23 Gender: Male Location: Chicago , Illinois. Biography: used to be a HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) agent, but was better at stealth missions, so the CIA recruited me to do some undercover operations (More of a hit-man than anything) within the gangs of Chicago. Got burned for starting to like the gang members and helping them by alerting them about police raids. Description: Scarred with multiple bullet skims on me, Medium build, Brown hair, green eyes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 12 Agility: 12 Intelligence: 5 Charisma: 7 Endurance: 12 Skills: (Agility) Lockpicking (Charisma) Convince/Diplomacy (strength) Melee Weapons Training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: AK-47 Assault Rifle. Vehicle: None Armor: Clothes. Money: $90 Miscellaneous: List of Conmen. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: None. Enemies: None. Jobs: Contacts: Carson Jole.
......... I really am no good at this game. I take the list and go try to find some of the people on the list.
Name: Chuk Morrison Age: 23 Gender: Male Location: Chicago , Illinois. Biography: used to be a HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) agent, but was better at stealth missions, so the CIA recruited me to do some undercover operations (More of a hit-man than anything) within the gangs of Chicago. Got burned for starting to like the gang members and helping them by alerting them about police raids. Description: Scarred with multiple bullet skims on me, Medium build, Brown hair, green eyes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 12 Agility: 12 Intelligence: 5 Charisma: 7 Endurance: 12 Skills: (Agility) Lockpicking (Charisma) Convince/Diplomacy (strength) Melee Weapons Training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: AK-47 Assault Rifle. Vehicle: None Armor: Clothes. Money: $90 Miscellaneous: List of Conmen. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: None. Enemies: None. Jobs: Contacts: Carson Jole.
You try to find some of the people on the list. Carson has listed known hangouts of only two of the conmen, Albrecht Kaisermann and Adel Baumgartner. Who will you talk to first?
Name: Chuk Morrison Age: 23 Gender: Male Location: Chicago , Illinois. Biography: used to be a HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) agent, but was better at stealth missions, so the CIA recruited me to do some undercover operations (More of a hit-man than anything) within the gangs of Chicago. Got burned for starting to like the gang members and helping them by alerting them about police raids. Description: Scarred with multiple bullet skims on me, Medium build, Brown hair, green eyes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 12 Agility: 12 Intelligence: 5 Charisma: 7 Endurance: 12 Skills: (Agility) Lockpicking (Charisma) Convince/Diplomacy (strength) Melee Weapons Training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: AK-47 Assault Rifle. Vehicle: None Armor: Clothes. Money: $90 Miscellaneous: List of Conmen. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: None. Enemies: None. Jobs: Contacts: Carson Jole.
I'll try this Baumgartner. I am going to come up to him and say, "hey. My name is jak. I've been in town a while, and this guy approached me. called himself 'Mr. Oppurutunity', but I saw right through him. turned him down. this friend of mine got scammed hard, lost all of his savings. I'm sure that you know something. if you don't, let's just say that I also have another friend who was stinged by you. I like the first guy better but I have a reward offer from my second friend. You tell me the info, I will never try to find you again. ever. And I can be bad when i am searching for you. info?"
Name: Chuk Morrison Age: 23 Gender: Male Location: Chicago , Illinois. Biography: used to be a HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) agent, but was better at stealth missions, so the CIA recruited me to do some undercover operations (More of a hit-man than anything) within the gangs of Chicago. Got burned for starting to like the gang members and helping them by alerting them about police raids. Description: Scarred with multiple bullet skims on me, Medium build, Brown hair, green eyes. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength: 12 Agility: 12 Intelligence: 5 Charisma: 7 Endurance: 12 Skills: (Agility) Lockpicking (Charisma) Convince/Diplomacy (strength) Melee Weapons Training -------------------------------------------------------------------- Weapon: AK-47 Assault Rifle. Vehicle: None Armor: Clothes. Money: $90 Miscellaneous: List of Conmen. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies: None. Enemies: None. Jobs: Contacts: Carson Jole.
You go to Adel Baumgartner's usual hangout, a bar. He's sitting at the counter quietly sipping a drink when you approach him. "Mr. Opportunity?" he says quietly, with a German accent. "I'm afraid I know nothing, and even if I did, I would not tell you. I do not cave in easily to threats...I have Leo here to deal with that for me." He snaps his fingers and an enormous, muscular guy with a shotgun steps up. "Sir," says Leon, staring at you. "I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to leave." Whoops. You uh...I believe you were warned about using that tactic, weren't you? Anyway, now your only shot is Kaisermann, you better not screw this one up. Carson gives you a call. "Hey Chuck, I have the stuff you requested before, you can pass as a con artist in this stuff, you just need to do some fancy acting. Drop by my place whenever you're ready to get this show on the road, and I'll hand it over to ya."
Name:Nox Age:16 Gender:M Location:Philidelphia,Pennsylvainia Biography: Description:Since he is very smart,he can break out of traps easily w/ almost anything.Short black hair,jeans,and long sleeved shirt. -------------------------------------------------------------------- You have 50 points for these. Strength:8 Agility:8 Intelligence:8 Charisma:4 Endurance:8 Skills:Breaking/entering Weapon:AK-47 Vehicle: None Armor:Clothes. Money:$100 Miscellaneous: None. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Allies:none Enemies:none Jobs:none
