Master
(Mao Lung)
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.
This specific character was part of a RPG campaign run by writeups.org contributor Bil.
Background
- Real Name: Mao Lung.
- Marital Status: Married.
- Known Relatives: Mao Yu (wife).
- Group Affiliation: None.
- Base Of Operations: San Francisco.
- Height: 5’5” Weight: 130lbs.
- Eyes: Black Hair: Black
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Powers and Abilities
The Master is technically not a metahuman , but is the result of lifelong training in the martial arts. His body’s chi is flowing to its ultimate possible, increasing his agility and reflexes to mildly superhuman levels, and his strength to levels that are mildly superhuman for his height and weight.
His aging rate has slowed dramatically, and he has survived extensive injuries that should have killed him.
Only those whose ability in the martial arts are due to superhuman powers surpass his skill. He is also a skilled gymnast, weapons master, and detective, with additional skills picked up throughout his entire lifetime.
History
The Master fled China with his wife after the Tienanmen Square riots. He arrived in San Francisco in 1993. His young, second wife was assaulted by members of the local gangs, but Mao Lung took care of then.
Since then, he has been the guardian of Chinatown, and its foremost teacher.
Description
A small Asian man, usually wearing Chinese exercise clothing. He appears 30, but there is evidence he is much, much older.
Personality
The Master is a cross between Caine, from Kung Fu, and the old blind master that was his teacher. He is ready to give a cryptic phrase of advice, or a humorous Zen koan to set things right.
He frequently laughs, unless he is in conflict with a dangerous foe.
He will use drunken style to seem harmless if in conflict with unskilled opponents, but will use whatever style is needed for a given opponent.
DC Universe History
Yet another martial arts master ? I don’t know if DC can stand it… wait, he’s got a sense of humor ? Okay, maybe he might find a niche…
Game Stats — DC Heroes RPG
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The Master
| Dex: 11 | Str: 05 | Bod: 06 | Motivation: Upholding The Good |
| Int: 07 | Wil: 09 | Min: 10 | Occupation: Adventurer, Sensei |
| Inf: 09 | Aur: 12 | Spi: 12 | Resources {or Wealth}: 001 |
| Init: 031 | HP: 045 |
Powers:
Invulnerability*: 06
Bonuses and Limitations:
Invulnerability: Counteracts Physical Damage, Counteracts Mental Damage, Counteracts Mystical Damage.
Skills:
Acrobatics*: 11, Detective (Clue Analysis, Counterfeit Recognition, Legwork, Police Procedures)*: 07, Martial Artist: 13, Military Science (Camouflage, Cartography, Danger Recognition, Field Command, Tracking): 09, Occult (Occult Lore, Recognize Artefact): 12, Thief*: 11, Weaponry*: 11
Advantages:
Ambidextrous, Double Jointed, Intensive Training, Iron Nerves, Lightning Reflexes.
Connections:
Heroic Community (Low, Powerful).
Drawbacks:
Exile: Involuntary [China].
Source of Character: Homegrown.