Coriolis - Character Creation Reference
Coriolis - Character Creation Reference
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KEY ATTRIBUTE: Empathy
Artist
Concept Skills:
Appearance*
Face: Flawless makeup, bedroom eyes, black curls, animate tattoo
Clothing: Silk burra, shining dress, embroidered djellaba, swirling skirts
Personal Problem*
• You get very jealous when others succeed. It should be your turn now.
• You are insanely stubborn and never give up despite negative
consequences.
• A faction you have somehow angered is out to get you.
Data Spider
Concept Skills:
ANALYST: Data Djinn, Culture, Manipulation, Science
CORRESPONDENT: Culture, Manipulation, Infiltration, Observation
DATA DJINN: Data Djinn, Manipulation, Observation, Science
Appearance*
Face: Flawless makeup, curious eyes, smirking face, wrinkled forehead
Clothing: Embroidered vest, dark corporate caftan, worn gallabeya, skullcap
Personal Problem*
• You are a compulsive thrill seeker. If you see the chance to do
something foolhardy, nothing can stop you.
• You have sworn an oath never to rest until you have apprehend-
ed the nemesis of your friend or your family.
• Someone knows who you are and who you work for. Unless you
pay up, the news will be spread.
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Tabula
Opor
Transactor with 1,000 birr
Arrash
Asour,
Barika, Icon (Roll D66)
Upbringing Plebeian Stationary Privileged
Attrib. Pts 15 14 13 Fatma, 11-14 The Lady of Tears 43-46 The Traveler
15-22 The Dancer 51-54 The Messenger
Skill Pts 8 10 12 Naim,
23-26 The Gambler 55-62 The Judge
Reputation 2 4 6 Omran, 31-34 The Merchant 63-66 The Faceless
Start 500 1,000 5,000 Yaqub 35-42 The Deckhand
Capital birr birr birr
Fugitive
Concept Skills:
CRIMINAL: Force, Melee Combat, Dexterity, Infiltration
MYSTIC: Manipulation, Mystic Powers, Dexterity, Infiltration
REVOLUTIONARY: Ranged Combat, Dexterity, Observation, Survival
Appearance*
Face: Blank stare, facial tattoos, lip ring, shaved head
Clothing: Brown coat, jacket with many pockets, blue patterned
gallabeya, turban
Personal Problem*
• A group of zealous Icon believers are on your tail. They know
about your powers.
• You suffer from terrible agoraphobia that could set in at any moment.
• You have betrayed a friend who has sworn to get back at you.
Negotiator
Concept Skills:
AGITATOR: Data Djinn, Force, Manipulation, Culture
DIPLOMAT: Command, Culture, Manipulation, Melee Combat
PEDDLER: Culture, Manipulation, Observation, Pilot
Appearance*
Face: Red face, grave looking, stubble, too much makeup
Clothing: Red djellaba with gold embroidery, dress uniform, black
caftan, head wrap with a gem
Personal Problem*
• You have a protégé that you need to take care of. It could be a
relative or a friend you owe a debt of gratitude.
• You owe money to the Syndicate. They want it back. Now.
• You are greedy, and you just have to scam people if you get the
chance, even your friends.
Operative
Concept Skills:
ASSASSIN: Infiltration, Dexterity, Melee Combat, Ranged Combat
GUARD: Force, Melee Combat, Ranged Combat, Observation
SPY: Data Djinn, Manipulation, Infiltration, Ranged Combat
Appearance*
Face: Scarred face, blank stare, cold eyes, crew cut
Clothing: Practical uniform, black gallabeya, long leather coat, utility vest
Personal Problem*
• You are paranoid and rarely trust anybody.
• You are being hunted by a powerful group/person, who wants
both you and your loved ones dead.
• You have a dark secret that could turn everyone against you.
Pilot
Concept Skills:
DRIVER: Force, Pilot, Ranged Combat, Survival
FIGHTER PILOT: Data Djinn, Pilot, Ranged Combat, Technology
FREIGHTER PILOT: Data Djinn, Force, Pilot, Technology
Appearance*
Face: Proud eyes, chiseled features, steely grey eyes, unshaven
Clothing: Pilot’s uniform, leather jacket, overalls and safety harness,
dark green caftan
Personal Problem*
• You are reckless and take stupid risks with yourself and your
ship, even when it isn’t necessary.
• You hate humanites/ he Privileged/nekatra/the Zenithian Hegemony/some-
thing else, and will do anything to provoke one of them if they get close.
• You scare easily and never challenge yourself. Better safe than sorry.
Preacher
Concept Skills:
ASCETIC: Force, Culture, Dexterity, Science
MISSIONARY: Culture, Manipulation, Dexterity, Survival
PROPHET: Force, Culture, Manipulation, Observation
Appearance*
Face: Mad eyes, fiery speech, frowning, unruly hair
Clothing: Loincloth, black preacher’s gowns, golden headwrap, torn
gallabeya
Personal Problem*
• You only see the worst in people, and you can’t trust or accept
help from anyone.
• You are indecisive and hesitant to act. You obsess over choices
and get nothing done.
• You have seen the power of the Darkness, and throw a fanatical
fit if signs of Darkness appear near you.
Scientist
Concept Skills:
ARCHAEOLOGIST: Culture, Observation, Science, Survival
MEDICURG: Medicurgy, Manipulation, Observation, Science
TECHNICIAN: Force, Technology, Observation, Science
Appearance*
Face: Curious eyes, smooth forehead, dirty face, hair bund
Clothing: Overalls, lab coat, white djellaba, cargo shorts and boots
Personal Problem*
• You just can’t stay off the kohôl. It makes you impulsive and erratic.
• Bounty hunters are after you, but for something you didn’t do.
• A competitor has slandered your good name. One day you shall
have vengeance.
Ship Worker
Concept Skills:
DECKHAND: Force, Manipulation, Dexterity, Culture
DOCK WORKER: Force, Melee Combat, Dexterity, Technology
ENGINEER: Data Djinn, Force, Observation, Technology
Appearance*
Face: Tired eyes, sweaty face, lank hair, pursed lips
Clothing: Tattooed arms, tank top with a symbol, wide brim cap,
leather jacket
Personal Problem*
• You have a short fuse and are prone to fits of rage. This often
gets you in trouble.
• You have a cold heart and would never help someone in need
unless you would really benefit from it.
• You have seen the Dark between the Stars, and now, space
terrifies you. Sometimes you are able to conquer your fear.
Soldier
Concept Skills:
LEGIONNAIRE: Force, Melee Combat, Ranged Combat, Survival
MERCENARY: Melee Combat, Dexterity, Observation, Ranged Combat
OFFICER: Command, Culture, Melee Combat, Ranged Combat
Appearance*
Face: Menacing stare, scarred, cybernetic eye, burn marks
Clothing: Fatigues, dress uniform, deep black djellaba, long leather coat
Personal Problem*
• You are addicted to opor, and use it after doing things on the
battlefield you would rather forget.
• You are arrogant and condescending toward others.
• You are a coward, but try to hide it as best as you can.
Trailblazer
Concept Skills:
COLONIST: Force, Dexterity, Ranged Combat, Survival
PROSPECTOR: Pilot, Technology, Science, Survival
SCOUT: Infiltration, Ranged Combat, Observation, Survival
Appearance*
Face: Weather-beaten, squinting, protective goggles, bald
Clothing: Heavy overalls, crude boots, fur-lined coat, lined caftan
Personal Problem*
• You are stubborn to a fault, never giving up, even if you or your
friends will suffer negative consequences.
• You have a dark secret that has made you the target of a faction.
• You are possessed by something from the Dark between the Stars.
It sometimes takes over, giving you seizures or memory loss.