WERECHAMELEON

By Tanner D. Welch ([email protected]) (20 May 1996)

Description

The werechameleions are a rare, all but extinct offshoot of the Mokole. They are similar to the Mokole in that they only have three forms: Homid, Archid, and Suchid. They are all of the Concealed auspice, and have the use of several already existing gifts, such as Walking Between Worlds, Doppleganger, Camouflage, Venom, Blur of the Milky Eye, and Alter Scent. Naturally, these aren't beginning gifts, but they are the most useful to this type of character. These are not powerhouse creatures. They stand about four feet tall in Archid, with bonuses of Strength +1, Dex +4, and Stamina +3. In Suchid, they are about two feet long with strength -2, dex +1, and Stamina +2. For the Archid form, think Reptile from the Mortal Kombat Movie: small, agile, and one quick little bastard! Some werechameleons have developed their own version of Kailindo.

Sample character

Name: Gabe Jacobs	Breed: Homid	Height: 5'8"
Auspice: Concealed	Tribe: Werechameleon	Weight: 160

Attributes

Strength 3	Charisma 4	Perception 3
Dexterity 4	Manipulation 3	Intelligence 2
Stamina 2	Appearance 3	Wits 2

Abilities: Alertness 3, Athletics 3, Kailindo 4, Dodge 4, Primal urge 1, Subterfuge 1, streetsmarts 1, Drive 2, Melee 1, Firearms 1, Mimicry 3, stealth 5, occult 1, enigmas 1, computers 2, law 1

Gifts: Blur of the Milky Eye, Persuasion, Venom, Doppleganger, Alter Scent

Backgrounds: Rites 2, Resources 4, Allies 1

Rage: 4
Gnosis: 3
Willpower: 5

Merits & Flaws: Jack of all Trades, Compulsion for Gummi bears, Hatred of Polka (hey, I couldn't make him all serious!)

Description: Gabe is obviously not a first level character. He is an artsy, beatnik, poetry reading, coffee house frequenting kind of guy. Gabe affects an air of arrogance, but is a nice guy under it all. He claims to not care one way or the other about being a good guy or protecting Gaia, but deep down he'll do whatever it takes to save an innocent or help a worthy cause. He has rather unruly black hair, long (and spiky) on top and shaved on the sides, a black goatee, and is rarely (if ever) seen without his trademark black rectangular shades. He typically dresses in black, with the exception of his white "I am the lizard king. I can do anything." T-shirt worn under a black suit jacket. He wears baggy black pants as well, usually tucked into worn, (surprise) black combat boots.