Chumley

(MYTH Inc.)


Context

The MythAdventures series is a 1978+ series of novels, originally written by Robert Asprin (perhaps best known for his Thieves’ World fantasy novels). The are comedic fantasy with lots of puns and absurdities, and are also known for Phil Foglio illustrations that nicely match their atmosphere.


Background

  • Other Aliases: Big Crunch.
  • Marital Status: Single.
  • Known Relatives: Tananda (Sister), Unnamed parents.
  • Group Affiliation: MYTH, Inc..
  • Base Of Operations: The Bazaar on Deva.
  • Height: 6’8” Weight: 287 lbs.
  • Eyes: Red Hair: Brown and all over.
  • Dimension of Origin: Trollia.


History

Like with most of the secondary characters in the MYTH books, Chumley’s past is left undetailed. The books center on Aahz and Skeeve, after all. He’s Tananda’s brother, has been a friend of Aahz for many years and has had his fair share of adventures.

When he is working, he usually puts on an act and pretends to be a violent, stupid oaf named “Big Crunch.” “Big Crunch” is not above breaking an arm (or leg, or head) to get what he wants.


Description

Chumley looks like… well… a Troll. He’s big, hairy, and scary. He doesn’t seem to wear any clothes.


Personality

Chumley, as himself, is very much like a very proper, if sometimes baudy, English gentleman. He gets along with everybody in MYTH, Inc., is very friendly and is often the one the others go to for advice.

In his “Big Crunch” act, he pretends to be violent and stupid. “Big Crunch” has never uttered a word over one syllable and makes the Savage Hulk look like a college professor.



Game Stats — DC Heroes RPG

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Chumley

Dex: 03 Str: 08 Bod: 07 Motivation: Thrill of Adventure
Int: 03 Wil: 06 Min: 06 Occupation: Demon for Hire
Inf: 06 Aur: 06 Spi: 07 Resources {or Wealth}: 05
Init: 012 HP: 060

Powers:
Dimension Travel (ML): 03, Density Increase: 01, Growth: 01

Bonuses and Limitations:

  • Dimension Travel: No Banishment, No Summoning.
  • Density Increase and Growth are Always On and Already factored In.

Skills:
Artist (Actor): 04, Charisma (Interrogation, Intimidation)*: 06, Weaponry (Firearms, Melee Weapons, Missile Weapons)*: 03

Advantages:
Connoisseur, Iron Nerves.

Connections:
MYTH, Inc. (High).

Drawbacks:
Strange Appearance (in most dimensions).

By Scott A. Christensen.

Source of Character: The “Myth Adventures” series of books by Robert Lynn Asprin.