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August 14, 2009, 6:21 pm
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August 14, 2009, 10:14 pm





Scruddle MacNare
By: Pieh

"I pick your fleas, you pick mine. Well, that would be if either of us had fleas. Haha, right?"

Scruddle "Mac" MacNare

Mac, as he insists on being called, is a goblin. Not your average goblin, that's for sure. His skin is an odd color; it is close to the blue-grey of his heritage, though less dirty with a slight pinkish tinge coming through, as if he had just scrubbed himself ferociously. His black hair is slicked back into a short pony-tail. His small fangs are quite white, and even his large yellowing eyes seem to sparkle in a friendly manner.

Mac wears modest clothing, ususally with a subtle glamour-weave to help increase his charm, and likes to admire himself in reflective surfaces. He isn't just showy though, he backs it up with connections all through-out the City of Towers underworld and even into some of the Noble Houses.

First and foremost though, Mac is a business man. He is always making deals and everone owes him a favor or two. Usually he doesn't get his hands dirty, literally and figuratively, but sometimes it comes down to him to get a job done. Which is why he carries his trusty Tattoo Dagger by the name of "Solution" concealed on his upper left arm.

In secret he likes to refer to himself as "Immaculate Mac," something he isn't quite, but it should be noted that his scent does not offend the nose. Frankly, he smells like normal soap. Not a bad smell, but certainly not normal for a goblin.

Equipment

Tattoo Dagger - "Solution" - A long knife that can merge into his skin and assume the appearance of thin dagger tattoo. He doesn't often display the fact that he has a dagger tattoo, but it can be noted if he is seen cleaning himself up. It can not be withdrawn as fast as a normal weapon. but it there as a security measure. Magic will detect the tattoo, but not its purpose.

Cologne Kit - A small pack of various fragrences known to be soothing to different humanoids. It is hard to consiously detect the scents over Mac's soapy scent, but the effect ususally puts the opposition at ease.

Soap - Yes, he carries a bar of soap for quick underarm and face washes.

Glamour-weave vest - A stylish vest with a minor enchantment woven into it to make Mac appear more dashing.

In your game

Mac is a cunning business man, and agreeable guy. He may be used as an underworld contact, quest giver, or a number of other things, and can provide numerous services in exchange for small favors or fees. If you're new to The City, you should probably find Mac. Or he will find you. He is slowly working his way up the chain of command and can always use an influential hand. His motivations are money and power, offer him these and he will provide for you. Cheat him at your own peril.



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Voted Peppe Pepis

2009-08-16 10:12 AM
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Hey! Great character for settings like Eberron where the big cities host most humanoid races. Useful as an underground connection for investigations, smuggling and whatnot. A neat, useable piece of work.
Voted Siren no Orakio

2009-08-16 10:54 AM
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Pretty decent: A little about his motivations, and I think he could be a fairly solid minor NPC. I like the dagger, though, it seems like it would fit him.
Voted Dragon Lord

2009-08-18 07:26 AM
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Can't argue with any of that

A good, solid minor NPC who can be inserted into most city-based campaigns

Nice one Pieh -- clearly up to your normal standard

4/5 for a solid, useabe character
Voted Cheka Man

2009-08-24 03:24 PM
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I like this goblin.
Voted axlerowes

2009-09-01 03:16 PM
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Solid stuff this character has just enough charm and depth to be interesting without being distracting or confusing. I like cleanliness and vanity as the hooks for a goblin crimminal.

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Bag on a Stick Very simple gag but a great one, since it can be used multiple times over, even in the same adventure. Great for tribal natives gone restless and humanoids, but anyone can have set this up. Just what the header says, a simple bag over a stick stuck in the ground or floor. As GM you can place the bag on a stick anywhere, in a floor crack the heroes have passed before, outdoors in a clearing or path, or at the edge of the PCs' encampment the following morning, what have you. Place anything on the stick - a coiled yellow viper angered by the bag removal, mini crossbow w/poison, transdermal hallucinatory drug dusted on the bag, yellow mold colony, an NPC ally's head, a weapon, scroll tube or satchel, what have you. The idea is to build tension and/or stall for time/distract the party. Provided it's used properly, you'll be amazed at how paranoid players will get from this simple gag.
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