Noir Mini Six Character - Private Eye Jack "Sully" Sullivan
I really enjoy a good gumshoe, private eye story. I love the time period from the 1920s to the 1940s and how people did things back then. I especially enjoy listening to old radio dramas like Johnny Dollar, where life seemed simpler and people's behavior was distinctly different. The thought of playing a detective noir game intrigues me. Sure, I could play the various Gumshoe system games where everything is already presented for me in a book, but where's the fun in that? I like to create and explore game mechanics, so I present to you my Mini Six character, Jack "Sully" Sullivan, for my solo game. I am in the process of writing up some details about the world and how I want to handle things, so stay tuned.
Name: Jack "Sully" Sullivan
Background: Jack Sullivan is a seasoned private investigator with a reputation for solving the toughest cases. Once a promising police detective, he was forced out due to his refusal to look the other way on corruption. Now, he works the dark streets of the city, taking on clients who need justice when the law fails them.
Attributes:
Might: 2D
Agility: 3D
Wit: 4D
Charm: 3D
Skills:
Investigation: 6D
Streetwise: 4D
Firearms: 4D
Shadowing: 5D
Interrogation: 4D
Brawl: 3D
Dodge: 4D
Notice: 5D
Perks:
Contacts: Jack has a network of informants, snitches, and allies in various parts of the city who can provide information or favors.
Intuition: Jack has a knack for sensing when something is off, granting him a +1D bonus to Perception checks when trying to detect lies or hidden threats.
Complications:
Haunted Past: Jack is haunted by a case that went wrong, leading to recurring nightmares and a drinking problem.
Enemies: Jack has made powerful enemies, including corrupt officials and crime lords who would love to see him out of the picture.
Equipment:
Revolver: Damage: 4D
Trench Coat and Fedora
Notebook and Pencil
Camera
Background and Personality:
History: Jack grew up in a rough neighborhood, learning to fend for himself at an early age. His natural wit and curiosity led him to the police force, where he quickly rose through the ranks until his unyielding integrity cost him his badge.
Motivation: Jack is driven by a desire for justice and a need to prove that the truth can prevail, even in a corrupt city.
Personality: Jack is tough and grizzled on the outside, but he has a deep sense of empathy for the innocent and downtrodden. He's a man of few words, preferring actions to speak for him.
Sample Background Story: Jack Sullivan had seen it all: the corruption, the lies, the betrayals. But nothing could have prepared him for the day he stumbled upon a conspiracy that went all the way to the top. Forced to choose between his badge and his conscience, he walked away from the force, vowing to bring justice to those who couldn't find it themselves. Now, with his trusty revolver and a network of street contacts, Jack takes on the city's darkest cases, uncovering secrets that powerful men would kill to keep hidden.
Static Combat Stats:
Block: 9
Dodge: 12
Parry: 6
Soak: 6