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New Perks, Skills, Talents and Disadvantages for Regency HERO
New
Perks
Almack's
Vouchers (1 point): Called the Seventh Heaven of the Fashionable
World by the star-struck (and the Marriage Mart by the cynical), Wednesday
night assemblies at Almack's are one of the most prominent places to be
seen during the English Regency. Vouchers are often hard to come by, and
bestowed only by the Lady Patronesses. No one associated with trade would
ever be permitted here. Possession of vouchers enables the PC to attend
the Wednesday assemblies. For men and women.
Club Membership (1 point): the PC is a member of a prominent London
club, such as White's, Brooks, or Boodle's. This is only open to male PCs.
Interest (3 points): This is the military version of Member of a Powerful Family. You're well-connected within your branch of service, and your patrons are powerhouses who can make or break your career.
Lady Patroness of Almack's (3 points): This PC is actually one of the Lady Patronesses of Almack's, a very important social position! The PC should possess appropriate contacts, status, and wealth. Ladies only!
Member of Powerful Family (3 points): Your surname might be Lennox or Stanhope; maybe your uncle is the Duke of Wellington. You've got powerful relatives who may, on occasion, condescend to help you out. Whether they do or not depends on the GM's whim -- and how you play it.
Rank
(Variable Cost): Rank is everything in the English Regency.
There's a world of difference between a baronet and a baron (only the latter
is a peer). Because of this, the HERO System perks for "Member of Lower
Nobility" and "Member of the Aristocracy" are too vague.
| Rank/Perk | Cost |
| Duke | 5 |
| Marquess | 4 |
| Earl | 3 |
| Baron | 2 |
| Baronet/Knight | 1 |
| High ranking Military Officer (Captain in the Navy/ Colonel in the Army and above) | 2 |
| Low ranking Military Officer (all others) | 1 |
| Decorated War Hero (in addition to rank) | 1 |
For a great article on how to address people of rank, read this.
Society
Membership (1 point): The PC is a member of a scientific society,
such as the Royal Society. For men.
New
Skills
Courtesan
(3 points): This INT-based skill represents skill in the bedroom arts, for
both men and women. It also represents a knowledge of the etiquette of the
demimonde. Think of it as the way to get -- and keep -- a lover.
Dancing (3 points): This DEX-based skill is, well, the art of dancing. From the waltz to the quadrille to the most elaborate of country dances, the ability to dance well is an asset to all.
Gluttony
(3 points): This CON-based skill is the ability to pack away large quantities
of food and drink -- and to remain (reasonably) sober and not get sick while
doing so. Gluttonous behavior was rampant during the English Regency.
New
Talents
Natural Wit (5 points): You think quickly on your feet, and are
a master at drawing room banter. You get +2 to all rolls that rely on your
verbal dexterity. If making a PRE-attack verbally, add an extra die.
Polyglot
(10 points): You're a natural at languages and you've traveled widely enough
to pick up a few. For ten points, you've mastered all the languages that
your background realistically permits you to have -- with the GM's
permission, of course.
Trendsetter (3 points): You make Beau Brummel look out of date. No matter what you wear, people pay attention -- and then send off to their tailor to reproduce it. Exception: no man gets into Almack's unless he's wearing knee breeches. Period.
Bad Fashion Sense (-10 points): No matter what you do, you can't seem to wear anything close to the height of fashion. Your friends tease you; your enemies make fun of you. (Social Disad)
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