Space 1889 Player Characters

Below are a few Player Characters for use in the Savage Worlds Space 1889 Red Sands setting. They can be used as a group or individually.

Adventurer

The Adventurer is an American thrill seeker who's traveled the Ether in search of fame, fortune, and, of course, adventure. He carries a Winchester rifle, six shooter, and a Bowie knife. He's nearly as dangerous with his fists as he his with his pistols being an accomplished hand-to-hand fighter. He spouts off in battle letting everyone know that ass-kicking they are about to receive. His boisterous personality is better suited to the wilds of Africa or the deserts of Mars than in a more confined 'civilized' setting with all it rules and expected social behaviors. The adventurer is a little dashing and a lot cocky, making his way through life on charm and braggadocio.

The Explorer's Society recruited the Adventurer after he single-handily stopped a plot by the Brotherhood of Luxor while on a tiger hunt in India.

Rank/Race: Novice (0 xps)/Human

Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d4, Strength d6, Vigor d8,
Skills: Climbing d4, Fighting d6, Guts d4, Notice d4, Riding d4, Shooting d6, Stealth d4, Survival d6+2, Swimming d4, Throwing d6, Tracking d4

Languages: English, French, Koline

Derived: Pace 6, Parry 5, Charisma 0, Toughness 6, Bennies 3, Status 1, Favors 0
Hindrances: Major: Cocky, Minor: Loyal, Disowned
Edges: Pugilist, Explorer
Gear: Dagger, Pistol, Winchester, Bulletsx100

Reporter

The Reporter is a lady of some standing in London. She seeks a life of adventure but is not allowed such a life as a proper British lady. She took up a life as a reporter investigating other cultures and planets under a male pseudonym. Before her family, or even her publisher, realized it, she became a much read author of foreign lands and cultures always finding some adventure in the process. Her job is considered a bit scandalous by Victorian standards. This is often overlooked due to her many fans and followers.

The Reporter is an excellent investigator and journalist well versed in digging for clues needed uncover whatever mystery to which her curiosity leads. The Reporter doesn't seek adventure, only a good story. Unfortunately, adventure seems to always find her. Still, in her words, there are no bad experiences. There are only good story elements. She carries a derringer in her purse and has two hat pins that function as daggers should the need arise.

The Explorer's Society recruited the Reporter after she uncovered a plot by the Brotherhood of Luxor. She was close to publishing the plot but the Society stopped her citing the national interest. She agreed but the price was her initiation into the Society.

Rank/Race: Novice (0 xps)/Human
Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d8, Spirit d6, Strength d4, Vigor d6
Skills: Fighting d4, Guts d4, Investigation d6+2, Lock picking d4, Notice d6, Persuasion d6, Shooting d4, Stealth d4, Streetwise d4+2, Taunt d4, Journalism d6+2
Languages: English, French, German, Russian
Derived: Pace 6, Parry 4, Charisma 0, Toughness 5, Bennies 3, Status 4, Favors 0
Hindrances: Major:Curious, Minor: Phobia(snakes), Stubborn
Edges: Investigator, Reporter
Gear: Dagger , Derringer, Bullets x 10

Diplomat

The Diplomat is a prim and proper Englishman serving Her Majesty to the best of his ability. He has some distant familial relationship with the Adventurer and the two often engage in verbal sparring over England, table manners, social status, and the like. The Diplomat disdains the use of force believing civilized men should settle disagreements by finding common ground and forging agreements that both parties can abide by. Of course if that fails there's always the British military.

While traveling in uncivilized lands the Diplomat does arm himself with a pistol. He dislikes its use but sees the need to be armed just in case. He's also never without his sword cane. While not a great swordsman the blade did save his life when he uncovered the plot against the royal house of Syrtis Major on Mars. This event lead to his joining the Explorer's Society.

Rank/Race: Novice (0 xps)/Human
Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d8, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d4,
Skills: Fighting d4, Gambling d4, Intimidation d6, Investigation d4, Notice d6, Persuasion d6, Riding d4, Shooting d4, Taunt d6, Law d6
Languages: English, French, Koline, High Oenotrian
Derived: Pace 6, Parry 4, Charisma 2, Toughness 4, Bennies 3, Status 4, Favors 0
Hindrances: Major: Arrogant, Minor: All Thumbs, Cautious
Edges: Noble, Diplomat
Gear: Pistol, Sword Cane, Bullets x 24

Naval Petty Officer

There's no polite way to put it, the Petty Officer is a drunk. A talented drunk, but a drunk none the less. He can fly or sail any ship made, keep it running, lead its men in a boarding action, and fire its guns all in short order if he's awake and semi-sober. He'll often take a shot of liquid courage before any battle which proves useful if he winds up in close quarters combat. The Petty Officer shows respect to his superiors but showing is so much less than believing. Being career navy he hides his contempt well. Still, he is a proud member of Her Majesty's Royal Navy and rubs that fact into the skin of any British soldier he meets.

The Petty Officer became a part of the Explorer's Society while on Mars after discovering his captain was compromised by the brotherhood.

Rank/Race: Novice (0 xps)/Human
Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d6, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d6,
Skills: Boating d4+2, Fighting d4, Notice d4, Piloting d6, Repair d6, Shooting d6, Swimming d4, Throwing d4, Trimsman d4+2, Navigation d6, Gunnery d4
Languages: English, German, Koline
Derived: Pace 6, Parry 4, Charisma 0, Toughness 5, Bennies 3, Status 2, Favors 0
Hindrances: Major:  Habit, Minor:  BigMouth,  Quirk
Edges: PettyOfficer, LIquidCourage
Gear: Pistol, Sabre, Bulletx24

The Soldier

The Soldier lives and dies by the orders of his superiors. Pragmatic, tough, and loyal, this infantryman knows his business is to protect Queen and Country and it is business he takes very seriously. Showing great respect to others, one would find it hard to notice the panged look on his face when ordered aboard a ship of any type. You see, the soldiers feet are made for march on firm ground not for the rolling deck of a ship or aerial flier.

The soldier carries a bolt-action rifle, bayonet, and sidearm while wearing uniform proudly in whatever endeavor he's assigned. In fact, the soldier declined the offer to join the Explorer's Society as it would take him away from the only real home he's ever had, his unit. It wasn't until a superior officer (and Explorer's Society member) ordered him to detached duty that he complied.

Rank/Race: Novice (0 xps)/Human

Attributes: Agility d6, Smarts d4, Spirit d6, Strength d6, Vigor d8,
Skills: Climbing d4, Fighting d6, Guts d4, Notice d4, Shooting d6, Stealth d6, Survival d4, Swimming d4, Throwing d6, Battle d6
Languages: English, Koline
Derived: Pace 6, Parry 5, Charisma 0, Toughness 6, Bennies 3, Status 2, Favors 0
Hindrances: Major: Land lover, Minor: Cautious, Loyal
Edges: Level Headed, Tough as Nails
Gear: Dagger, Pistol, Bolt Action Rifle, Bullets x 100, Pith Helmet

The Sneaky Soldier

On the other end of the spectrum from the Soldier is the Sneaky Soldier. His uniform is often unkept, he's not much on following orders, and, worst of all, he's a coward. But soldiering isn't all about brave charges into battle. The Sneaky Soldier has learned the ability to infiltrate an enemy camp is also valued by the upper-ups. Still, when the Explorer's Society recruited the Soldier, the commander gladly gave over the Sneaky Soldier at the same time.

The Sneaky Soldier is a natural thief with quick reflexes, nimble fingers, quick mind, and street knowledge. He was forced into the army but has pledged to make the best of it.

It was his sneak-thieving on Mars that lead him stumbling onto a plot by the Brotherhood of Luxor and the Worm priests. He and the Soldier successfully ended that threat (well, the soldier did but he had help from the Sneaky Soldier). The two are far from friends but now have a common enemy in the Petty Officer.

Rank/Race: Novice (0 xps)/Human

Attributes: Agility d8, Smarts d8, Spirit d6, Strength d4, Vigor d4,
Skills: Climbing d6+2, Fighting d4, Gambling d6, Lockpicking d6+2, Notice d4, Shooting d6, Stealth d8+2, Streetwise d6
Languages: English, German, Mandarin, Koline
Derived: Pace 6, Parry 4, Charisma 0, Toughness 4, Bennies 3, Status 1, Favors 0
Hindrances: Major: Yellow, Minor: Greedy, Disowned
Edges: Quick, Thief
Gear: Dagger, Bolt Action Rifle, Bulletx50, Pith Helmet