Hank Snow
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Subject: Henry James Snow
Alias: Hank Snow, "Shield"
Occupation: Musician
Sex: Male
Age: 42
Ht/Wt: 6'1" / 200 lbs.
Race: Caucasian
Power: Materializes shields of energy.
Shields are manifest of unknown energy, translucent yellow in
color, and can withstand great force.
Can fix shields in position or throw them as weapons.
Henry James "Hank" Snow
a.k.a. "Shield"
The Man
Hank Snow is a professional bar singer and an amateur rodeo
rider, who has recently re-located with his wife to Hudson City.
He is also a genetic mutant, with the astonishing ability to
form and throw shields of pure energy. While he is occasionally
persecuted for being different, most folks he encounters seem to
accept this unique ability after a while, leaving him with the
optimistic view that people are, for the most part, good.
Hank is a friendly man who enjoys helping out whenever he can.
In fact, he finds it impossible to stand idly by when somebody
needs help.
Hank is a cowboy through and through, subscribing to the old
cowboy codes of chivalry, and
taking to the open range like a
fish to water. Now, he is a loyal family man, settled down with
his wife in a small house in the suburbs of Hudson City, with
his two dogs Pancho and Lefty. Still, he can't ignore the call
of the wild, and occasionally participates in the rodeo to
satisfy his hunger.
The Power
Hank's ability began to manifest itself in his early-to-mid
teens. Back on his daddy's farm, he would have to shield his
face with his forearm whenever the horses got a little too
rambunctious. With his head turned away, and his eyes squinted
shut, he didn't even notice at first that the shields were
forming in front of him to ward off the attacks.
It was inevitable, however -- especially as the shields grew
stronger -- that he discovered and began to experiment with the
bizarre projections. He found that he could control the shield
as easily as he could his own limbs. It would appear in front
of him or move with him. He could even set one up yards away
from him. Only recently has he discovered that with the proper
concentration, he can even throw the shield away from his body,
knocking over anything it hit.
The shield takes the form of a transluscent, curved rectangular
object, anywhere from 1 foot high to man-sized. The center is
mostly transparent, with a slow shimmer reminiscent of the
surface of a clear pond, and it is bordered by a yellowish glow.
It is tough enough to withstand most blows, and even some
bullets. Thrown, it can knock a man over.
Somewhere along the way, folks started referring to him as
"Shield," and in some circles, that's the only name by which
they know him.
The Music
Hank has a way with music. From the very first strum of the
guitar, he begins to weave a story for any occasion that is so
compelling and so enchanting, that the audience quickly finds
themselves totally absorbed in the music. (Unfortunately, this
effect doesn't seem to happen for listeners of his recordings --
thus preventing him from advancing his career outside of the
local bars.) On the day Minnie Pearl died, Hank closed his
first set of the evening with an acoustic, instrumental version
of "You Are My Sunshine" that reduced even the bouncers to tears.
By far, Hank's favorite style of music is good old Western swing
mixed with a healthy dose of Southern Rock & Roll. He loves to
kick back with the classics -- Willie & Waylon, the Alman
Brothers, and of course, Hank Williams Sr. But he is also a
businessman, and country oldies don't tend to sell in the bars
and pubs in which he is usually hired. Therefore, he has
developed his skills in many different styles of music, playing
anything from Cat Stevens to Stray Cats to Hootie and the
Catfish. [sorry.] He tries to get to know the crowds
associated with each bar, and the sort of requests that they are
likely to make.
He generally plays a solo act -- a guitar and a stool are all he
really needs -- but when the employer can afford it, he has 3
buddies who will step in as his band, "The Snowmen".
The Broncos
Hank is not an exceptionally good rodeo rider. In fact, he'd be
the first to say that he is just a little above average. He
doesn't win a whole lot of prizes, but its the excitement and
glory that attracts him. And, on the occasional good night, he
has been known to bring home a little pocket money to boot.
As the wife of any rodeo rider will tell you, the "damned ol'
rodeo" is a demanding mistress, keeping a man away from his
family for more days out of the year than he is home. That is
why, shortly after he was married, Hank vowed to retire from the
rodeo, returning only when his wife allows it -- which generally
works out to 4-6 times per year.
Hank rides broncos and bulls, ropes calves and steers, and
participates in the lariat contests (which, actually, he's
pretty good at). He's generally a crowd favorite, because they
know that he may eventually have to use the shield, either for
himself or for a fellow rider.
A Checkered Past
After a short stint in the Marines, Hank had a little trouble
finding direction in his life. Unfortunately, the direction his
life took while he wasn't paying attention was toward various
prisons.
Between rodeos, Hank was variously arrested for small time
burlaries, a few assaults, and the occasional Drunk &
Disorderly.
He considers all this part of a past life; one which he is
completely over, but now and then, it comes back to haunt him
when an employer refuses to hire him, or when an old buddy looks
him up.
It was also before he met Cindy Lou.
Home Life
He is now a model husband (at least if you ask Cindy Lou), and
upstanding citizen. He enjoys spending time with the kids at
St. Joseph's Orphanage -- singing with them or taking them out
to the movies.
He met Cindy Lou at an Abeline cafeteria. It was near his
apartment, and he often went there after a gig for some coffee
and pie. He decided immediately that this waitress was the
prettiest thing he had ever seen, and within 6 months, they were
married.
That was almost 9 years ago, and still he is hopelessly in love
with his wife. The company Cindy Lou works for transferred her
about a year ago to Hudson City. Neither of them like it as
much as Abeline, but the neighbors are nice, and the work is
relatively steady. And every once in a while, they can load
Pancho and Lefty into the back of the jeep and head up to a
little cabin they know in the mountains nearby for a weekend of
fun and relaxation.
Appearance
Hank is 6' 1" tall, and 195 lbs; 42 years old. He has light
brown hair, hazel eyes and a winning smile. He is almost never
seen without something in his mouth -- usually a toothpick. His
hair is kept neat and trim and he hasn't worn a beard or
mustache since he was 20.
His choice of clothing depends on what he is doing. Around the
house, it's comfortable clothes -- jeans or sweats and sneakers.
But when he goes out, he likes to make himself a little more
presentable with a button-down shirt (jeans are still ok), and
boots and hat.
On any singing gig, he likes to look his best. He usually wears
a sports jacket and a tie (often a string tie) and a decent pair
of slacks. He wears his best hat and his Tony Lamas lizard skin
boots.
And, of course, he keeps a full set of chaps, spurs, etc. for
those days when he hits the rodeo.
Character Questionnaire
Work:
- What is the Characters Job?
- Singer / Part-time rodeo contestant
- What days of the week does the character work?
- Most evenings
- Is the character's work schedule consistent?
- No -- There are some regular gigs, but other nights just depend
on the occasional cancellation or last-minute job.
- What hours of the day does the character work?
- roughly 8pm - 2am
- What would happen if the character went to work tired?
- Probaly not an issue, other than it would just reduce the
audience's enjoyment somewhat.
- ...slightly injured?
- Depends on whether the injury impairs his arms or his voice.
- ...significantly injured?
- Ditto.
- ...hardly able to move?
- Time for some time off.
- How easy is it for your character to get time off?
- Not a problem. Don't work; don't get paid. Problem is, he can
always use the cash.
Family:
- Does the character have family in Hudson City? (DNPC or otherwise?)
- Just his wife, Cindy Lou. He has no other family in Hudson City. In fact
(although I haven't really thought about it), he probably doesn't have a
lot of blood family anywhere.
- Do any family members live with the character?
- Just Cindy Lou.
- What family/significant other obligations does the character have on
a daily basis?
- Being there for Cindy Lou.
- ...weekly basis?
- He makes up for the lack of family through his involvement with St.
Joseph's Orphanage, where he performs many volunteer activities (probably
several days out of the week).
- ...monthly basis?
- Occasional outings or field trips with the orphans.
- ...holidays?
- No doubt they'll visit Cindy Lou's relatives.
- What is the character's general relationship with their family?
- Hank's marriage is currently solid, although we can expect some friction
resulting from his amateur heroics.
- Do children ever visit the character's domicile?
- There are seldom any children in the Snow household, although a short
visit from some of the orphans would not be unheard of.
Home and Misc.:
- Where does the character live?
- Worthington -- a nice, stable, middle-class neighborhood located in
the northern part of the city. It is located between HCU and HCSU,
Irishtown and the Jason Devon Memorial Coliseum.
- What type of furniture does the character own?
- The furniture is standard stuff found at any discount furniture
store -- Rhodes, Levitz and the like -- and Cindy Lou's design sense
tends to stretch their decorating dollar.
- Does the character usually cook meals, eat out or eat pre-prepared
meals?
- They eat at home most nights, taking turns at the cooking. TV dinners
are not unusual, although spaghetti and other simple meals are preferable.
- Does the character live alone?
- It's just him and Cindy Lou -- so far.
- Does the character know his neighbors?
- He probably knows a few. They're a community-oriented couple.
- Where does the character store "vigilante" type stuff?
- He has no "vigilante" type stuff to store, but he does have a closet full
of rodeo gear.
Money:
Is the character forced to work to pay bills, eat etc...?
Cindy Lou has a pretty good job, and Hank makes a decent living at
the bars. Until they win the lottery, both will go to work every
day.
What would happen if the character earned no money for a day?
Hank could probably go for a while out of work, relying on Cindy
Lou's salary. However, it would probably hurt fairly quickly if she
were to lose her job. Psychologically, he would take it pretty hard
if he were unable to pull his own weight.
...week?
That's ok.
...month?
That's mostly ok.
...three month period?
The bills would start piling up.
...year?
He'd probably move to another town before he'd let that happen.
Does the character have enough money to pay for replacement foci,
ammunition etc...?
Again, no foci, ammunition, etc., although he would have a litte
trouble if he didn't have enough gas for the truck. And then there's
replacement parts for the instruments.
If payment for "illegal" things is made, what form does it take?
Hank would probably have a tough time doing something illegal, unless it
were for the sake of helping a friend in need.
If payments are cash where does it come from?
Payments? You mean the lottery? He opts for the immediate cash payment.
Where does the character do his banking?
First Hudson Bank (because they don't charge for the ATM).
Vigilante Activities:
- Describe a typical vigilante night out?
- Vigilante activities generally occur either because he witnessed
something on the way to work, or because somebody asked for his help
at a specific time. If it happens during the evening, he will be
itching to get back to work quickly. Any other time, it depends on
whether Cindy Lou is at work or asleep.
- How does the character move around the city?
- He gets around in a beat up old Ford pick-up. It ain't pretty, but
it's (mostly) reliable.
- What does the Hero do with criminals he apprehends?
- He doesn't usually "apprehend" criminals. He will usually report the
incident to the police, and if the criminals are unconscious, he will
wait until help arrives.
- Describe the hero's "costume"
- He has no costume, but tends to prefer western wear.
- What would the hero do (if alone) and injured for 1 or 2 body?
- Keep on fighting. He's had worse from angry bulls.
- ...less then 1/2 body?
- He would call for help.
- ...more than 1/2 body?
- He would run and get help.
Play:
- What hobbies does the character have?
- rodeo
- rodeo
- hanging out at the orphanage
- rodeo
- If the character went to the park what would he do?
- He'd either be there with his wife or with some of the kids from St.
Joseph's. Probably a picnic.
- If the character spent a quiet day at home alone what would he do?
- A quiet day at home would probably involve snuggling on the couch with
Cindy Lou.
- What sports do the character like to play, watch?
- Guess. (Actually, he also likes to watch most any sport, but doesn't
spend a whole lot of time on it.)
Champions Stats
STR 18 PD 6 OCV 6
DEX 18 ED 3 DCV 6
CON 15 SPD 3 ECV 5
BDY 10 REC 7 RUN 8
INT 10 END 30 SWM 2
EGO 15 STN 27 FLT 0
PRE 15
COM 15
Shield: Multipower
Force Wall 5PD/5ED
TK 15 STR -- gestures (-1/4), concentrate (-1/4)
DNPC: Wife, Cindy Lou
DNPC: St. Joseph's Orphanage
PSYC: Adheres to the Cowboy Code.
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