Alkibiades
Here’s another character who is going to be pivotal to the Danassos stories:
Alkibiades, son of Kleinias (310 points)
Age 33; Human; 5′ 11″; 160 lbs; Tall and handsome, light brown hair, brown eyes, wears rich clothing carelessly.
ST 13 [30]; DX 13 [60]; IQ 13 [60]; HT 13 [30].
Damage 1d/2d-1; BL 34 lbs.; HP 13 [0]; Will 13 [0]; Per 13 [0]; FP 13 [0].
Basic Speed 6.5 [0]; Basic Move 6 [0]; Block 7 (DX); Dodge 9; Parry 9 (DX).
Social Background
TL: 2 [0]. CF: Hellenic (Native) [0]. Languages: Attic Greek (Native) [0].
Advantages
Appearance (Handsome) [12]; Charisma 2 [10]; Fit [5]; Status (Wealthy aristocrat) (+4) [20]; Wealth (Filthy Rich) [50].
Disadvantages
Chummy [-5]; Code of Honor (Gentleman’s) [-10]; Lecherousness [-15]; Overconfidence (9 or less) [-7]; Reputation (Among conservatives, as an impious and unruly individual) -2 (All the time; Large class) [-5].
Quirks: Broad-Minded; Does not take the gods seriously; Enjoys flouting social conventions; Loves to drink and party; Proud [-5].
Skills
Acting-12 (IQ-1) [1]; Animal Handling (Equines)-13 (IQ+0) [2]; Area Knowledge (Athens)-14 (IQ+1) [2]; Carousing-15 (HT+2) [4]; Connoisseur (Wine)-12 (IQ-1) [1]; Current Affairs/TL2 (Mainland Hellas)-14 (IQ+1) [2]; Dancing-12 (DX-1) [1]; Diplomacy-12 (IQ-1) [2]; Fast-Talk-15 (IQ+2) [8]; Hiking-12 (HT-1) [1]; History (Athenian)-12 (IQ-1) [2]; Lance-13 (DX+0) [2]; Law (Athenian)-12 (IQ-1) [2]; Leadership-14 (IQ+1) [1]; Literature-12 (IQ-1) [2]; Musical Instrument (Lyre)-11 (IQ-2) [1]; Philosophy (Sokratic)-12 (IQ-1) [2]; Politics-14 (IQ+1) [4]; Public Speaking-15 (IQ+2) [2]; Religious Ritual (Hellenic)-11 (IQ-2) [1]; Riding (Equines)-14 (DX+1) [4]; Running-12 (HT-1) [1]; Savoir-Faire (High Society)-13 (IQ+0) [1]; Sex Appeal (Human)-16 (HT+3) [1]; Shield (Shield)-14 (DX+1) [2]; Shortsword-12 (DX-1) [1]; Singing-13 (HT+0) [1]; Soldier/TL2-14 (IQ+1) [4]; Spear-14 (DX+1) [4]; Strategy (Land)-12 (IQ-1) [2]; Strategy (Naval)-12 (IQ-1) [2]; Streetwise-12 (IQ-1) [1]; Survival (Mountain)-12 (Per-1) [1]; Swimming-13 (HT+0) [1]; Tactics-13 (IQ+0) [4]; Teamster (Equines)-14 (IQ+1) [3]; Thrown Weapon (Spear)-14 (DX+1) [2]; Wrestling-13 (DX+0) [2].
Here’s the notorious Athenian rogue, playboy, and statesman, at the height of his powers (although not yet at the height of his influence). He’s a long-time student and friend of Sokrates, but the older man hasn’t managed to impart much in the way of philosophy or sober morals.
A few notes about this writeup:
- Weighing all the ancient sources closely, it does appear that Alkibiades had the talent to be an all-around paragon without really being world-class in any one area. He was a trained athlete, a gifted but not world-class political and public speaker, and a competent soldier. He managed to sustain an active lifestyle while still indulging in an impressive array of vices. I therefore gave him above-average attributes all around, and was tempted to give him an even higher HT score.
- Alkibiades was the last of the famous aristocratic clan of the Alkmaionidai, and he inherited a substantial fortune of his own as well as a large dowry from his wife. High Status and Wealth are a given.
- A fairly long list of psychological disadvantages here. He was apparently gregarious and loved social gatherings, the more raucous the better. He was certainly overconfident to the point of hubris, and got himself in trouble more than once by over-estimating his already considerable talents.
- Alkibiades was also famous for racking up a long list of lovers of both sexes – Sokrates (who I drew up with very strong will) was one of the few who seems to have consistently eluded his seductive reach. Alkibiades also got himself in trouble more than once by indulging his taste for sex. A full-blown Lecherousness disadvantage seems very appropriate here.
- Wide range of skills, with the highest being his Carousing, Sex Appeal, and Fast-Talk, as befits his known career. He was also a trained athlete, although he tended not to compete personally, instead investing in horses and chariot teams. He has Strategy (both Land and Naval specializations) and Tactics, but not at master-class levels – few Hellenic statesmen took a systematic approach to war-planning or command.
Alkibiades also seems to establish an upper bound for character point totals in the Danassos stories, as I work with GURPS to write up characters. My protagonist (Alexandra) is likely to be roughly at the same power level – 300 points or so – with the main antagonists being comparable, and most other characters falling somewhere below.