OWL MAN III
Liam Cowl
 
Cost

Characteristic

 Value Roll Notes
5 STR 15 12- Lift: 200kg; 3d6; [1]

15 DEX 15 12- OCV: 5    DCV: 5
10 CON 15 12-
0 BODY 10 11-
5 INT 15 12- PER Roll 12-/15-
8 EGO 14 12- ECV: 5
0 PRE 10/30 11-/15- PRE Attack: 2d6 / 6d6
0 COM 10 11-
2 PD 5   Total: 5/13 PD (0/8 rPD)
2 ED 5   Total: 5/13 ED (0/8 rED)
15 SPD 4   Mental Defense: 0
0 REC 6   Phases: 3, 6, 9, 12
1 END 32   Running: 6" / 12"
6 STUN 32   Swinging: 20" / 80"
 

Cost

 Powers

END
18 Owl Grapple Gun: Multipower, 25-point reserve, all slots Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2) (37 Active Points); all slots OAF (-1)
1u 1) Direct Hit: Energy Blast 5d6 (25 Active Points); Limited Range (8") (-1/4)
1u 2) Hook: Telekinesis (15 STR) (23 Active Points); Only For Grab And Pulling In (-1/2), Limited Range (8") (-1/4)
1u 3) Swooping: Swinging 20", x4 Noncombat (25 Active Points)
1u 4) Tangle Wire: Entangle 3d6, 2 DEF (25 Active Points); Lockout (-1/2), Cannot Form Barriers (-1/4), Limited Range (8") (-1/4)
1u 5) Whip: Hand-To-Hand Attack +2d6 (10 Active Points); Hand-To-Hand Attack (-1/2)
13 Fearful Visage: +20 PRE (20 Active Points); OIF (-1/2)
29 In Tune With The Place Of Phantoms: Spatial Awareness (Unusual Group), +1 to PER Roll, Discriminatory, Increased Arc Of Perception (360 Degrees), Range, Tracking (43 Active Points); OIF (-1/2)
4 Mask Of Xibalba I: +3 PER with Sight Group (6 Active Points); OIF (-1/2)
4 Mask Of Xibalba II: +4 versus Range Modifier for Sight Group (6 Active Points); OIF (-1/2)
3 Mask Of Xibalba III: Nightvision (5 Active Points); OIF (-1/2)
3 Mask Of Xibalba IV: Infrared Perception (Sight Group) (5 Active Points); OIF (-1/2)
14 Owl Armour: Armor (8 PD/8 ED) (24 Active Points); OIF (-1/2), Real Armor (-1/4)
6 Oxygen Supply: Life Support (Self-Contained Breathing) (10 Active Points); 2 Continuing Charges lasting 5 Minutes each (-1/2), IIF (-1/4)
8 Retractable Owl Talons I: Clinging (22 STR) (12 Active Points); Cannot Resist Knockback (-1/4), IIF (-1/4)
12 Retractable Owl Talons II: Killing Attack - Hand-To-Hand 1d6 (2d6 w/STR) (15 Active Points); IIF (-1/4) 1
3 Shielded Ears: Hearing Group Flash Defense (5 points) (5 Active Points); OIF (-1/2)
7 Shielded Lens: Sight Group Flash Defense (10 points) (10 Active Points); OIF (-1/2)
 

Cost

 Talents

15

 The Mask Sees All: Danger Sense (immediate vicinity, out of combat, Function as a Sense, Intuitional) (22 Active Points); OIF (-1/2) 12-

Cost

 Perks

6

 Librarian: Contact: Argus City Library (Contact has: very useful Skills or resources, Contact limited by identity), Organization Contact (x3) (6 Active Points) 8-

1

 Friend On The Beat: Contact: Local Cop (Contact has: useful Skills or resources, Contact limited by identity) 8-

1

 Education (Master's Degree In Literature)

Cost

 Martial Arts

45

 Judo Martial Arts Training
Maneuver Phase OCV DCV Notes
Block 1/2 +2 +2 Block, Abort
Choke Hold 1/2 -2 +0 Grab One Limb; 3 1/2d6 NND
Escape 1/2 +0 +0 45 STR vs. Grabs
Joint Break 1/2 -1 -2 Grab One Limb; HKA 1 1/2d6 , Disable
Joint Lock/Throw 1/2 +1 +0 Grab One Limb; 4d6 NND ; Target Falls
Nerve Strike 1/2 -1 +1 3 1/2d6 NND
Strike 1/2 +0 +2 8d6 Strike
Throw 1/2 +0 +1 6d6 +v/5, Target Falls
+3 HTH Damage Classes (already added in)
Weapon Element: Owl Grapple Gun

Cost

 Skills

9

 +3 with Judo

2

 Area Knowledge: Mexico 11-

-2

 Argonauts Team Package

Area Knowledge: Argus City, New Jersey 13-

Area Knowledge: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 11-

Area Knowledge: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 11-

Argonaut Communicator Ear Piece: Radio Perception/Transmission, Concealed -5 to Radio PER Rolls (15 Active Points); Focus (IIF; -1/4), Must Talk To Communicate (-1/4)

Computer Link: "Jason"

Monitored: Local Law Enforcement Agencies 8-

Psychological Limitation: Dedicated To The Argonauts' Charter

Reputation: Heroes (large group) 11-, +2/+2d6

3

 Breakfall 12-

1

 Bureaucratics 8-

3

 Climbing 12-

3

 Computer Programming 12-

3

 Concealment 12-

3

 Conversation 11-

3

 Criminology 12-

3

 Deduction 12-

3

 Disguise 12-

0

 Everyman Skills

Acting 8-

Climbing 8-

Concealment 8-

Conversation 8-

Deduction 8-

Professional Skill: Librarian 11-

Paramedics 8-

Persuasion 8-

Shadowing 8-

Stealth 8-

Transport Familiarity: Small Motorized Ground Vehicles

3

 Forensic Medicine 12-

10

 Linguist

Language: Ancient Mayan (fluent conversation) (2 Active Points)

Language: Arabic (completely fluent) (3 Active Points)

Language: English (idiomatic)

Language: French (completely fluent) (3 Active Points)

Language: Latin (completely fluent) (3 Active Points)

3

 Lipreading 12-

3

 Lockpicking 12-

3

 Paramedics 12-

28

 Scholar

Knowledge Skill: American History (3 Active Points) 12-

Knowledge Skill: Ancient History (3 Active Points) 12-

Knowledge Skill: European History (3 Active Points) 12-

Knowledge Skill: Judo (2 Active Points) 11-

Knowledge Skill: Known Uberhuman Criminals (2 Active Points) 11-

Knowledge Skill: Library Systems (4 Active Points) 13-

Knowledge Skill: Literature (4 Active Points) 13-

Knowledge Skill: Mayan Mythology (3 Active Points) 12-

Knowledge Skill: Owls (2 Active Points) 11-

Knowledge Skill: Research Skills (6 Active Points) 15-

Knowledge Skill: The Argonauts Superhero Team (2 Active Points) 11-

Knowledge Skill: World Mythology (3 Active Points) 12-

3

 Shadowing 12-

3

 Stealth 12-
200+ Disadvantages

15

 Dependent NPC: Student of The Week 8-

15

 Hunted: Falconi Crime Family 8-

10

 Hunted: The Plunderer 8-

10

 Hunted: Eagle Owl 8-

20

 Normal Characteristic Maxima

10

 Physical Limitation: Near Sighted (Corrected By Glasses or Owl Mask)

15

 Psychological Limitation: Cannot Resist Intimidating Criminals

20

 Psychological Limitation: Will Not Kill

10

 Social Limitation: Legacy Hero

10

 Social Limitation: Occupation (School Librarian)

15

 Social Limitation: Secret Identity
6 Experience Points
 
Characteristics Cost 69 Base Points 200
Powers Cost 129 Disadvantages 150
Talents Cost 15 Experience Points 6
Perks Cost 8 Total Points 356
Martial Arts Cost 45
Skills Cost 90
Total Cost 356
 
Concept Martial Artist Hair Colour Brown
Nationality American Eye Colour Dark Brown
Place of Birth Argus City, New Jersey, USA Height 1.74m
Date of Birth November 9, 1970 Weight 70kg
 
Background

Liam Cowl came under the wing of the second Owl Man during the 1980s after his parents were killed by members of the Falconi Crime Family. Liam was whisked away to live in Leon Barnabas' mansion in North Side, an affluent neighbourhood of Argus City. As a fifteen year old, he was terribly shy, traumatised and burning for revenge. Barnabas tutored the young Cowl and helped channel his anger, just as the original Owl Man had done for him in the 1960s.

Liam was resistant, at first, never even dreaming of becoming a vigilante, but after several journeys to Mexico and visits to the otherdimensional place known as The Place Of Phantoms, he reluctantly joined his benefactor as Owl Boy. Their most significant success during the late 1980s and early 1990s was the eradication of organised crime from Argus City, but it came at a price. Leon Barnabas died in 1995, killed by The Plunderer. Liam Cowl was left by himself, but now aged 25 he was well and truly ready to take on the role of Owl Man.

He continued to work as Argus City's secret defender, as well as a school librarian, thus carrying on the dual traditions of the Owl Men: hero and librarian.
Personality
Liam is the least vengeful and sinister of the Owl Men, although he still manages to instil fear into the hearts of criminals. He is more a guardian than an avenger, preferring to shepherd his flock from harm rather than seek potential harm out. As a school librarian he manages to keep in contact with the youthful spirit of optimism and hope which seemed to be lost in the lives of his predecessors. Neither of the previous Owl Men ever married or had children, something Liam feels led to their solitary and saddened lives. He hopes to change that, but just hasn't managed to find the right girl.

He is shy and stumbling in social situations, but when he warms to a group of people he can be quite entertaining and clever.

As a hero, he is professional and rarely engages in witty barbs during combat. He is a solid member of the Argonauts, able to stand up to Captain Comet's sometimes outdated ways, while also serving as the team's heart.
Quote
Owl Man: "You should have stayed in tonight..."

Liam Cowl: "Sorry, b-but the last time we let you borrow a book, it ... it came back with a ... a ... a bu-bullet hole through the ... ah ... spine.  We ... ah ... have to draw the line somewhere, and ... ah ... bu-bullet holes generally fit the bu-bill."
Powers

The Mask Of Xibalba is an ancient Mayan artefact which supposedly connects the wearer to the Mayan Underworld, which is actually a dimensional shadow. The wearer's perceptions are heightened, particularly sight, and seeing into the dimensional shadow allows the wearer insights into the world which are beyond normal, almost like a 'danger sense'.

Owl Man employs a variety of equipment from his armoured costume, limited oxygen supply and retractable owl talons, which serve as climbing claws; to his famous Owl Grappling Gun which serves as a pistol-projected grappling hook, a weapon and a convenient way to tie up the bad guys.

Owl Man is also an accomplished martial artist, seeing the need to study fighting techniques after taking possession of the Mask Of Xibalba.
Appearance

Owl Man is a man of night, and wears a dark costume with a thin black cape. His costume is dominated by the golden Mask Of Xibalba. He wears retractable climbing claws on the three central fingers of each glove, his grappling gun in a holster on his hip, and a black cowl which contains ear plugs and a limited oxygen supply for emergencies.

The Mask of Xibalba is normally a dull, slightly crumpled looking artefact, but when Liam wears it and says the magic word 'mayarts' it becomes golden.

Liam Cowl is an unassuming man who wears thick owl-rimmed spectacles which always appear slightly skewed on his round face. His hair is neatly parted and a dull brown. He appears kindly but dull. His taste in fashion supports this assumption, as he tends to wear a lot of brown.