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Anybody can swing a sword and beat up bad guys, but the swashbuckler does it with panache. While the term was originally used to describe swordsmen, its current usage has more to do with a hero\u2019s style than his weapon of choice. In addition to being incredibly skilled (and knowing it), the swashbuckler is known for his courage, wit. Most swashbucklers believe strongly in fairness, justice, and honor, though some go to great lengths to hide this fact. <\/p>\n

Likely Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n

Swashbucklers are most common in fantasy and historical games, especially those that take place from the Renaissance to the Age of Sail when light swords were the weapon of the day. Swashbucklers are also often found in pulp adventures, super-hero stories, and space operas.<\/p>\n

The Name Game <\/strong><\/p>\n

Swashbuckler are often members of the noble class, and will have names and possibly titles appropriate to their station in life. Because of their strong sense of justice, swashbucklers often find themselves working against those in power, which can be hazardous to one\u2019s health and reputation. For this reason, some swashbucklers often operate incognito under an assumed name, much like comic book super-heroes.<\/p>\n

The Numbers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Swashbucklers should generally have good scores in all three Words. A good Body score give them the athletic ability necessary to perform the flashy acrobatic and amazing physical feats common in swashbuckling fiction. A high Brain Number reflects the swashbuckler\u2019s wit and resourcefulness. Finally, because they are so courageous and daring, swashbucklers should have a good Nerve Number.<\/p>\n

Suggested Jobs: <\/strong>Adventurer, Blacksmith, Cadet, Daredevil, Duelist, Explorer, Fencing Instructor, Fop, Gypsy, Musketeer, Outlaw, Physician, Pirate, Revolutionary, Sailor, Smuggler, Soldier, Swordsman, Vigilante, Yeoman<\/p>\n

Gimmicks:<\/strong> Born Leader, Everybody\u2019s Buddy, Fearless, Friends in High Places, Ladies\u2019 Man, Knows People, Letter of Marque, Lightning Reflexes, Local Hero, Nobleman, Rich, True Love, Spy, Sword Wizard<\/p>\n

Weaknesses: <\/strong>Alcoholic, Anger Management Issues, Code of Honor, Cursed, Danger Junkie, Enemies, Exiled, Gullible, Impulsive, Love\u2019s Chew Toy, Polymath, Punching Bag, Victim of the Past, Wanted Man<\/p>\n

Skills: <\/strong>Acrobatics, Archery, Brawling, Bullwhip, Climbing, Dancing, Disguise, Etiquette, Fencing, Firearms, Horsemanship, Oration, Parley, Poetry, Politics, Quarterstaff, Religion, Resist Poison, Seduction, Snappy Dresser, Stealth, Survival, Taunt<\/p>\n

WWPHITM? <\/strong>Antonio Banderas, Orlando Bloom, Gabriel Byrne, Bruce Campbell, Jackie Chan, James Coburn, Willam Defoe, Sybil Danning, Johnny Depp, Cary Elwes, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Douglas Fairbanks Sr., Nathan Fillion, Harrison Ford, Erol Flynn, George Hamilton, Jeremy Irons, Milla Jovovich, Keira Knightley, Burt Lancaster, Heath Ledger, John Leguizamo, Lucy Liu, John Malkovich, Mandy Patinkin, Tyrone Power, Ryan Reynolds, Tim Roth, Charlie Sheen, Will Smith, Kiefer Sutherland, Kristy Swanson, George Takei, Guy Williams, Owen Wilson, Catherine Zeta-Jones<\/p>\n

Tag Line<\/strong>: \u201cWe are men of action. Lies do not become us.\u201d\u2014Westley, The Princess Bride<\/em><\/p>\n

Tools of the Trade: <\/strong>His weapon of choice, his courage, his intellect, and maybe some rope.<\/p>\n

Where You’ll Find Him: <\/strong>Wherever there is adventure to be had, rights to be wronged, and damsels to be rescued.<\/p>\n

Social Circle: <\/strong>Swashbucklers often have a band of co-conspirators who assist them in their work, either by participating in their adventures or providing them with information and aid along the way. When not swashbuckling, they can often be found in the company of the very people who they\u2019re working against\u2014nobles, wealthy landowners, corrupt politicians, and the like.<\/p>\n

Sample Character <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Oliver Queen (Green Arrow)<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Green
Green Arrow by Alex Ross (DC Comics)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Body: <\/span><\/strong>15<\/span><\/p>\n

Brain: <\/span><\/strong>12<\/span><\/p>\n

Nerve: <\/span><\/strong>16<\/span><\/p>\n

Job: <\/span><\/strong>Millionaire Industrialist (13)<\/span><\/p>\n

Gimmick: <\/span><\/strong>World\u2019s Greatest Archer (16)<\/span><\/p>\n

Weakness: <\/span><\/strong>Dames (16)<\/span><\/p>\n

Skills: <\/span><\/strong>Trick Arrows +3; Acrobatics +2; Conspiracy Theory +1<\/span><\/p>\n

WWPHTIM? <\/span><\/strong>Cary<\/span> Elwes<\/span><\/p>\n

Dumb Fact: <\/span><\/strong>During the Adams and O\u2019Neil run, would have the Gimmick \u201cAlways Right\u201d with a rather high Number. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tag Line:<\/span><\/strong> \u201c<\/span>I’m sort of a specialist myself. I shoot green arrows. Therefore, instead of Captain Pectorals or the Incredible Moose, they call me… Green Arrow. And as such, I’m not exactly chopped liver.\u201d
\nHP: <\/span><\/strong>15<\/span><\/p>\n

YY: <\/span><\/strong>6<\/span><\/p>\n

Inspirational Material<\/strong><\/p>\n

Literature<\/strong><\/p>\n

Astro<\/em> City<\/em> by Kurt Busiek (Crackerjack)<\/p>\n

The Count of Monte Cristo <\/em>by Alexandre Dumas<\/p>\n

Dom Juan <\/em>or The Feast with the Statue<\/em>, Moliere<\/p>\n

Don Juan<\/em> by Lord Byron (poem)<\/p>\n

Green Arrow<\/em><\/p>\n

The Princess Bride <\/em>by William Goldman (Inigo Montoya, Westly\/The Man in Black)<\/p>\n

Romeo and Juliet <\/em>(Mercutio)<\/p>\n

The Scarlet Pimpernel <\/em>by Emmuska Orczy<\/p>\n

The Three Musketeers<\/em> by Alexandre Dumas<\/p>\n

V for Vendetta <\/em>by Alan Moore<\/p>\n

Movies & TV<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don Juan DeMarco<\/em><\/p>\n

Our Man Flint and In Like Flint<\/em><\/p>\n

Pirates of the Caribbean<\/em> series (Captain Jack Sparrow, Will Turner)<\/p>\n

The Princess Bride<\/em><\/p>\n

Shrek <\/em>series (Puss in Boots)<\/p>\n

The following characters have been the subjects of so many movies and TV shows (often with the same or similar titles), that picking just a few would be impossible:
\nRobin Hood<\/p>\n

The Three Musketeers<\/p>\n

Zorro<\/p>\n

Music<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFlash of the Blade,\u201d Iron Maiden<\/p>\n

\u201cJayne\u2019s Song (The Hero of Canton)\u201d, from Firefly<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cModern Don Juan,\u201d Buddy Holly<\/p>\n

\u201cWhiskey in the Jar,\u201d Traditional<\/p>\n

\u201cZorro\u2019s Ascent,\u201d Alice Cooper<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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