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Shapeshifter

by Benton Tyler (Hedstrom@utcc.utk.edu)

Introduction

This is a shapeshifter archetype using the rules from the Shadowrun Companion (pp 36-38). The animal form for the archetype is Tiger, although this could be easily changed to one of the other animals. Also included are suggested advantages/disadvantages from the SR Companion.

Priorities

• Race (A, Shapeshifter)
• Attribute Points (B, 24 pts)
• Magic (C, Physical Adept)
• Skills (D, 20 pts)
• Resources (E)

Attributes

Human Form

• Body: 5 [9]
• Quickness: 5 [6]
• Strength: 6(7) [10]
• Charisma: 2 [2]
• Intelligence: 3(5) [2]
• Willpower: 5 [3]
• Reaction: 4(7) [4]
• Initiative: +1D6(+2D6) [+3D6]
• Magic/Essence: 8/8 [8/8]

Numbers in [brackets] are the character’s attributes in animal form.

Skills

• Unarmed Combat: 6(8)
• Stealth: 6(10)
• Athletics: 5(9)
• Firearms: 6

Physical Adept Powers

• Increased Reflexes (+1D6)
• Increased Reaction (+3)
• Increased Stealth (+4)
• Increased Athletics (+4)
• Increased Unarmed Combat (+3)
• Killing Hands (Serious)
• Enhanced Perception (+2)

Advantages/Disadvantages

Advantages

• Aptitude/Unarmed Combat (+2)
• Bonus Attribute Points (+2)
• Bonus Skill Points (+3)

Disadvantages

• Combat Monster (-1)
• Impulsive (-2)
• Vindictive (-2)
• Uneducated (-1)
• Distinctive Style (-1)

Gear

Weapons

• Ares Predator
  • 4 clips regular ammo

Armor

• Form-Fitting level 4 (4/1)
• Lined Coat (4/2)

Starting Cash: 9,650¥

Notes

Since a shapeshifter’s essence is 8, that is the reason for the high starting magic rating.