Gas Man
Context
This character is an original creation. We often call these “homemades” or “homebrewed” – think home cooking or craft beer.
Many of these characters were created to take part in tabletop role-playing game sessions. Others were invented as a creative writing exercise, often as part of a community event.
Background
- Real Name: Lou Rose.
- Marital Status: Single.
- Known Relatives: Eunice (mother), Jerome (brother).
- Group Affiliation: None.
- Base Of Operations: Mobile (but usually sewers).
- Height: 5’7” Weight: 310lbs. Age: 43
- Eyes: Piggish Hair: Not much
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Powers and Abilities
Cursed with the ability to create wondrous effects using his intestinal gasses, the Gas Man has learned to produce various noxious chemical and to project hurricane level winds which in addition to being a formidable weapon, allow him to propel himself through the sky!
Description
A aging and balding cherub, Lou can’t help chuckling every time he uses his powers.
Dressed in work boots, faded Levis with the seat torn out, and a sweatshirt wrapped around his waist covering his backside, the Gas Man’s garb leaves much too little to the imagination. As an attempt at irony, Lou has emblazoned his sweatshirt with the “Mr. Yuck” face.
History
Lou Rose, an underpaid meter reader for the local gas utility, always resented being born a loser. One day at his favorite taqueria, the server was upset at Lou’s parsimonious tips and spat in his bean burrito while muttering an imprecation.
Nothing seemed to come of the cursed burrito at first but as he drove home that night Lou broke wind and shattered his car beyond repair.
As the phenomena continued Lou saw multiple doctors to no avail.
Realizing that his condition was irreversible but also granted him extraordinary abilities, Lou soon decided to get all of the things that life had hitherto denied him. Unfortunately, even a superpowered loser is still a loser. Although his first crime, a bank robbery, was successful, the money was all stained by die packs.
The media also ignored his chosen sobriquet of Windbreaker and instead began referring to him by the even less dignified name Gas Man.
Personality
A venal little nobody, Gas Man has decided that the world has caused his failures and his powers give him the opportunity to set things right.
Game Stats — DC Heroes RPG
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Gas Man
A 900 Point Character
| Dex: 05 | Str: 03 | Bod: 07 | Motivation: Unwanted Power |
| Int: 05 | Wil: 04 | Min: 05 | Occupation: criminal |
| Inf: 05 | Aur: 01 | Spi: 04 | Resources {or Wealth}: 002 |
| Init: 015 | HP: 052 |
Powers:
Bomb: 11, Chemical Attack: 09, Fog: 05, Knockout Gas: 07, Projectile Weapons: 05, Skin Armor: 04, Sonic Beam: 07, Super Breath: 14, Systemic Antidote: 09, Flight: 14
Bonuses and Limitations:
- Chemical Attack: Area Effect.
- Knockout Gas: Can Enter Killing Combat.
- Projectile Weapons: Minor Power Burnout (R#: 2).
- Sonic Beam: Area Effect.
- Flight: Cannot Substitute for OV.
Skills:
Vehicles (Land Vehicles): 02
Advantages:
Insta-Change.
Drawbacks:
Distinct Appearance.
Source of Character: Hoemmade.