Anjun Dhanoa

[Count Zero]

So this is the character that I have put together as the main villian for my campaign. He is an 8 Lifepath character (the other PC's are 6 lifepaths). He is a basic, powerhungry Politician who is trying to overthrown the council and establish himself as the king (or Maharaja since it is an Indian theme).

Concept: Power-Hungry Politician
Character Name: Anjun Dhanoa

Background: His father served under the Maharaja he was raised with the idea that Nobles were superior. His family was never pleased with the creation of the Council of Seven, and he sees the common born council members as an insult to his noble blood.

Lifpaths: Born Noble, Page, Squire, Knight, Duke, Duke, Duke, Courtier.

Age: 64

Stats: Perception B5, Will G6, Power B2, Forte B2, Agility B3, Speed B3,

Attributes: Health B5, Steel B6, Hesitation 4, Reflexes B3, Mortal Wound B8, Resources G10, Circles G4

PTGS: Superficial B2, Light B4, Midi B5, Severe B6, Traumatic B7, Mortal Wound B8

Skills: Riding G3, Brawling B1, Read B3, Write B3, Sword B3, Rumor-wise B5, Soothing Platitudes G5, Shield, Mounted Combat, Etiquette G6, Intimidation G5, Falconry B2, Conspicuous G3, Observation B7, Persuasion G7, Seduction G3, Inconspicuous G5, Noble Court-wise G3, Armor Training.

Gear: Superior quality sword, chain mail and target shield, riding horse, warhorse, Finery, printed volumes, clothes, shoes.

Property: Large estate within the city (105 pts)

Affiliations: Council of Seven - 3D, City Guard - 2D, Nobility 1D, Guild of Beggars (i.e. Thieves Guild) 2D, Bhavaani Orcs - 1D

Reputations: Ruthless Politician - 2D

Relationships: Kartick - Personal Bodyguard (5 pts), Vrishhab Gosh - Council Spy Master (10 pts), Kanhoji the Hook - Bhavaani Orc Leader - (4 pts)

Traits: Mark of Privilege, Pragmatic, Sworn Homage, Noblesse Oblige, Rapier Wit, Regal Bearing, Pompous, Scheming

Notes: Main villain for a campaign, has 8 life paths while characters have 6 life paths.

Beliefs:
1. The Nobles rule by birthright, these upstarts have no place here
2. I must return the city to its former glory and I will do it as king
3. The key to destroying the council is through the heirs. If I can eliminate the heirs, the council will fall easily.

Instincts:
1. Always leave a room inconspicuously.
2. Put a spy on an immediate rival.
3. If an opponent shows weakness, exploit it immediately and do not hesitate

[luke]

Coolio! That G6 Will will fuck them!

[Countercheck]

Wait... by my count, he should only have a mental pool of 11... 7 to start, one for squire, two for taking Duke the first two times, and one for courtier. that's 11. Grey costs you 5, which means he shouldn't have more than Per 3 Will 3.

I only caught this because I, too, am burning up someone with grey will.

[Count Zero]

Wait... by my count, he should only have a mental pool of 11... 7 to start, one for squire, two for taking Duke the first two times, and one for courtier. that's 11. Grey costs you 5, which means he shouldn't have more than Per 3 Will 3.

I only caught this because I, too, am burning up someone with grey will.

Hell. I will have to double check this.. I could just fudge it because he is a villian, but that would be cheap.

[Count Zero]

Okay.. so yeah, I miscalculated the total mental pool for this character. As a GM, since his strength is suppose to be his debating and manpulation skills, how off base is it to simply assume that he might have advanced the attribute. What sort of liberties should a Burning Wheel GM take with things like this?

[luke]

Ah, go for it. Book even says so!