Savage Supers Gallery

A gallery of superpowered characters for Savage Worlds

Chimera

Beast Within

Concept: Chimera's powers merge animal genetic material, blurring human and beast lines. With each transformation, their sense of identity shifts, fueling their mission to protect the innocent from genetic exploitation.

Origin: Chimera, a seasoned, mutant hero, can merge the genetic material of various animals to access an array of biological powers, including enhanced senses, regenerative capabilities, and more.

Race: Mutant • Rank: Seasoned

Attributes

Agility d6, Smarts d8, Spirit d8, Strength d4, Vigor d12

Skills

Focus d8, Notice d8, Persuasion d6, Common Knowledge d6, Survival d8, Stealth d6, Athletics d4, Fighting d4

Pace: 6; Parry: 4; Toughness: 16; Power Points: 30

Hindrances

Outsider (Major): Still sends care packages to their old lab, hoping someone will find freedom like they did.
Big Mouth (Minor): Often argues with their ally, Dr. Zhang, over the ethics of genetic research.
Thin Skinned (Minor): Has a habit of growling when frustrated, which sometimes startles their friends.

Edges

Super Powers,Connections,Charismatic

Powers

Shape ChangeLevel 5(10 PP)
Range: Self•Duration: Sustained
Change into an animal up to Size +3.
Trappings: Cellular shift
Altered Form(2 PP)
Range: Self•Duration: Permanent
Immune to Called Shots, half Knockback, half impact damage
Trappings: Adaptive form
Chameleon(3 PP)
Range: Self•Duration: Sustained
Assume appearance of creature within 2 Size levels
Trappings: Skin-pigment mimicry
ToughnessLevel 8(8 PP)
Range: Self•Duration: Permanent
+8 Toughness.
Trappings: Toughened hide
AwarenessLevel 3(3 PP)
Range: Self•Duration: Permanent
Ignore 3 points of attack penalties.
Trappings: Heightened senses
Super Attribute (Vigor)Level 2(4 PP)
Range: Self•Duration: Permanent
+2 die steps.
Trappings: Amped vigor

Gear

Compact sidearm (Range 12/24/48, 2d6)

Advances

Attribute: Agility d4 → d6
Skill: Survival d6 → d8 & Stealth d4 → d6
Skill: Persuasion d4 → d6 & Notice d6 → d8
Skill: Focus d6 → d8

Backstory

Chimera's origin stems from a freak lab accident, where they were exposed to a cocktail of animal DNA. This transformative event sparked their powers and drove them to use their gift for justice. A chance encounter with a wise, old owl in the lab's hidden garden defined their mission: to shield the innocent from those who would exploit the genetic code.

Appearance

Chimera's body is a dynamic, ever-changing testament to their connection with nature. Enhanced senses and regenerative capabilities make them a formidable, mutant hero. Their eyes gleam with a mix of human and animal intensity.