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Charles Hawkins, Urban Nomad

A Masterless Man of a very different sort

In His own Words:
Hey I’m a model citizen. I got a job, several actually. I got friends, I’m polite, even to strangers, and I don’t break any laws. Well smoking a little weed shouldn’t be breaking the law, so whatever.
And I’m funny, and that’s what’s really important, isn’t it. I make people smile, and who doesn’t like to smile.
So what if I don’t have any “assets”, who needs ‘em. Everyone’s always talking about how we should be so materialistic.

The Deal:
In all technicality Charles Hawkins (Hawkins or Chawkins to his friends) is homeless, but no one ever calls him that. He left is last permanent address shortly after graduating college, and since then been living on the move (mostly in circles). He keeps his belongings in a beat up duffel bag that he carries with him, and has all mail sent to a PO Box.
Hawkins typically sleeps on a friends couch for a few day or weeks, but always leaves before he overstays his welcome. Fortunately, Hawkins is a very friendly guy, and at any given point he typically has a dozen people willing to put him up for a night.
He tries his best not to be a burden. He never makes a mess or steals. In fact he usually helps clean or does odd jobs around the house, and always buys more food then he eats.
Hawkins has never been unemployed for more than a week, but he hasn’t held a job for longer then a year either. He typically works part time at various low paying jobs; currently he works as a night watchman at a local museum on the weekends and teaches English as a Second language to Somali children on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This doesn’t make him much money, but then again he doesn’t need much either.
Some people would call Hawkins a failure. At 25 he still dresses like he did in college and typically wears a few days stubble on his chin (only a few of his temporary residents keep a spar razor for him to use). However to those who know him, Hawkins is living the dream life(or rather his dream). Fun loving, friendly and fairly responsible, Hawkins is well liked by both his friends and employers. He’s overqualified for most of his jobs, but never asks for extra money, and his resume is full of positive letters of recommendation. Hence he never has to worry about finding a job.
Hawkins loves the life he lives, and doesn’t see any reason to change it.
Charles isn’t clued into the OU, though a few of his friends are. In fact he doesn’t pay much attention to the occult at all. However the Underground is starting to pay attention to him.
The trouble started when a TNI oracle predicted that sometime in the near future Hawkins will ascend as a radically different incarnation of the Masterless Man, or he will be murdered. The idea of a peaceful Masterless Man fits well into Alex Abel’s vision for the world, but would be quite upsetting to most current avatars of the archetype.
The TNI does not know Hawkin’s name or any details about him, but they do have a general description and the city he lives in. A squad has been sent out to find him and keep him safe, but word of the possible ascension has been leaked. The race is on, and Hawkins and his friends are about to find themselves in big trouble.

Personality: Stoner Philosopher.

Obsession: Humor. Nothing can be too bad, so long as you can laugh at it.

Passions:
Rage: Ignorant Prejudice. Racism, Sexism, homophobia and the like all piss Hawkins off. He doesn’t mind a good joke about any of these, but once they stop being funny he wants them to stop completely.
Fear: (Helplessness) Living on the Streets. Hawkins doesn’t mind not owning a home, but he’s terrified of being homeless.
Noble: Cheering People Up. Whether it’s a joke or a shoulder to cry one, Hawkins is there to make you feel better.

Stats:
Body: 40 (Pudgy)
Struggle 15
General Athletics 25
Hold His Liquor 30

Speed: 45 (Average)
Dodge 30
Drive 20
Initiative 30
Party Games 20

Mind: 55 (5 years of College Baby)
Notice 15
Conceal 35
General Ed 30
Handy Man 20
Speak French (Canadian born and raised)

Soul: 80 (Instantly Likeable)
Make ‘Em Laugh (replacing Charm) 65
Lie 25
Friends in Odd Places 35

Party Games: This cover most things from beer pong to Pictionary, could be used for a game of nickel blackjack, but not Vegas poker game.
Handy Man: Hawkins can repair most minor household problems on a successful roll. Building something that comes with an instruction manual would also be okay.
Friends in Odd Places: Like Friends in High/Low Places, only this covers things like glass blowers and speaker repair men.

Madness:
Violence 1h/0f
Isolation 0/0
Helpless 0/1
Unnatural 0/0
Self 0/0

Possesions: In duffel: Three Changes of Clothes (Nice, Casual, and Ratty), Cellphone and charger, long handled Maglight flashlight (+3 damage if used as weapon), Winter Clothing (Heavy Gloves etc), Sleeping Bag in compression pack, Ziplock with Toiletries, dark blue hoody with surfer on front, his pipes (Maggy and Thor), 1-5 grams of marijuana.
In Locker at Museom: Uniform, nightstick, walky-talky

4 thoughts on “Charles Hawkins, Urban Nomad

  1. Wiretrippa says:

    This is lovely. A nicely rounded NPC that can fit in anywhere, and I really dig the ‘potential Acsendant’ angle.
    Great guy to keep in the background for a medium-length campaign. Well done.

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  2. Coyote''s Own says:

    A fun and interesting take on the Archetype. His stats don’t seem to include the Avatar Skill thought. Is that on purpose?

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  3. PRIMER says:

    It’s an Unconscious Ascension, he has no idea how to chanel an archetype.
    Also he doesn’t have much need for any of the current incarnations abilities.

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  4. Orion_Magnus says:

    An Unconscious Ascension is virtually impossible when there is already a clergy member in that position. Unless the Cosmos boots out the current Avatar of the Masterless Man, it can’t happen. He’d have better luck ascending as a new clergy member, the Likeable Leech.

    As a Masterless Man, he’d never make it to Godwalker, much less ascend. To assume the role of Godwalker of the Masterless Man, you have to best the current title-holder in a fair fight. Not likely for this character.

    You can’t side-step the whole process by claiming it’s an Unconscious Ascension.

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