Saturday, May 9, 2015

Space Monkey Characters [WHITE STAR]

 Space Monkeys appear in the White Star White Box Science Fiction role Playing Rules as an alien creature that may be encountered. I couldn't help but feel there are players out there that might enjoy the role-playing challenge of being a Space Monkey as a PC.



Space Monkey PC

Space monkeys are not uncommon occupants of worlds inhabitable by humans and will often be found living as household pets or servile companions. Space monkeys are vaguely similar to smaller earth apes or monkeys. While sentient the claims of sapience may be a bit of a stretch. Theya] are helpful and loyal to companions and if week trained (and well treated) can be helpful companions in a host of situations.

Level
XP
HD
BHB
ST
1
0
1+1
+0
13
2
1,500
2
+1
12
3
3,000
2+1
+1
11
4
6,000
3
+2
10
5
12,000
3+1
+2
9
6
24,000
4
+3
8

Technical Ability,Weapons and Armor: Space Monkeys are technically able to use any weapons and armor of the right size but they are not reliable masters of technology. The third time in a day a Space Monkey tries to use any particular piece of equipment,weapon, or technological gear they must make a saving throw to do so properly. If the saving throw to use equipment fails check on table.

Space Monkey Equipment Mishaps
2d6 roll
Mishap
2
Space Monkey has broken the equipment (no save), Be careful with the equipment you hand to a space monkey.
3-4
Equipment Damaged. Make save for item or it is broken requiring repairs of 10 minutes or longer.
5-8
Power Cell, Clip, Coupling detached. Willtake at least 1 round to get equipment working again.
9+
Opps, the space monkey was pressing the wrong button, rivet, nub, protrusion. Try again next round

Space Monkey Powers
Space Monkeys have a number of powers. At 1st level pick or choose a Space Monkey Power and Color. Roll a new power at 2nd, 4th, and 6th level.
1d6
Color
Space Monkey Special Power
1
Green
Regenerates: if not killed the Space Monkey recovers 2hp a round from any attack.
2
Blue
Scream, Ear splitting scream, 1d6 damage to others within 30’ and save vs deafness
3
Silver
Reflective. No damage from laser weapons
4
Pink
Breathe under water. Can hold breath in unbreathable atmospheres for an hour per level. +2 to save vs gas attacks
5
Orange
Jinx, once a day per level all tech within 30’ shuts down.
Robotic beings are allowed a save,
6
Glowing Yellow
Immune to radiation, only takes 1/2 damage from energy weapons on an successful save.
If same power is rolled twice the Space Monkey player may either increase an effect or instead take a 3hp bonus. To increase an effect either double range or damage increase/reduction. Or Negotiate a original ability with the GM.

Natural Defense: due to tough hide and nimbleness Space Monkeys are naturally AC: 7[12]

Limited Ability to communicate: A Space Monkey has very limited ability to communicate at 1st level they know 1 word typically “Yes”,”No”, “Food”, or their name. Each level gained adds that many additional words to their vocabulary. A 6th level Space Monkey would have a vocabulary of 21 words. They seem to be able to understand many more words than they are able to communicate.

Track Anywhere: Space Monkeys have an amazing ability to track people or specific objects known to them. They will know which direction said person or object is if they are are within 300’ per space monkey level. It requires a whole round of concentration to zero in on the specific being or object. They can find a being based on a piece of hair or clothing from the being in question.






1 comment:

  1. Glad you like it. there's an ever so slightly better edited version available as PWYW here- http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/149083/The-Space-Monkey-Player-Character

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