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Here are the seventeen stock university students that I use at conventions when I run University of Hellenback games. This page has only the "befores", which are all more or less 50/50 normals (for GM ease, most of them actually have more than 50 points in disads, but I only spend 100 total points for that stage). The "afters" are all more or less 100/150 supers, and are separated into a separate page. The deal is, in case you haven't read the Episodes section is that all PCs start out as "normals" and get to discover the powers in the first few modules. If you're planning on attending one of my convention games, and don't plan to BYO 50/50 normal, you probably shouldn't read the after page.
In case you were wondering, I haven't assigned gender, race, etc. to any of these. Typically, I pass around a "baby name" book during character selection. I find this saves me a lot of aggravation in the long run.
Before - This young freshman is looking for a major in Medieval French Lit. S/he comes from the right side of the tracks, and don't you forget it. We're talking money to burn and has all the skills you'd expect from a member of the horsey set. This PC enjoys horseback riding and running.
Before - One of the rare upperclassmen in this batch, this junior has managed to get a seat as the president of the student council, but hasn't managed to pick a major. This one's a born politician.
Before - This PC is an expert in the discipline of martial arts, with the emphasis on discipline and arts. S/he is gentle and will go out of his/her way to avoid a fight.
Before - This sophomore accounting major had the sense to move off campus and shares a house with three other University of Hellenback students, and a puppy. His/her hobbies include swimming and poker and s/he is an absolute fanatic about cars, especially antique cars. S/he speaks Italian pretty well and German very well.
Before - This PC is your stereotypical computer/gaming geek. S/he also has a bad smoking habit, not necessarily just tobacco, could be cloves or oregano (or some more exotic herbs if you're running an adult game), whatever. This PC has chronic eyestrain and cannot tolerate bright lights.
Before - This poor PC just can't catch a break. S/he's all but albino, and gets born on a farm to a poor family. S/he can eat almost anything, and has had to. As a result of incredible bad luck, s/he has become so used to any decision going wrong, that any decision has become paralyzing.
Before - This PC is an actor (yes, that is the preferred gender-neutral term), successful enough to have landed a job selling the local telephone psychic service. Of course, it's not too hard to act enthused, because the PC actually believes in that stuff.
Before - This sophomore Archeology major is a foreign student, and, in fact, is minor nobility in his/her own land. S/he speaks English with a mild accent (and, of course, is fluent in whatever the native language turns out to be). His/her younger brother is in an exchange program with a local high school, and drops by from time to time. S/he has a running rivalry with some other student.
Before - This PC is what we used to call a "ROTC jock" when I was in college. The military is his/her life and obsession.
Before - This PC is most notable for being, well, a babe. S/he is agile, exiting and attractive - to the point that s/he has a little trouble shedding his/her admirers. S/he can both drive very well and pilot small aircraft.
Before - This PC is a philosophy major with good mental reflexes. S/he sleeps lightly, but can "play possum" frighteningly convincingly. S/he's been around and has a bit of a temper.
Before - This PC is in Pre-med. The PC is very dedicated to being a doctor -- the vast majority of his/her time goes into studying, hospital volunteer work, and anything else to further that goal. This comes at the price of awareness of the rest of the world.
Before - This PC is tough, cute, and a Home Ec major. S/he is probably a jock.
Before - This PC is a Physics major. S/he's very bright and skilled in all sorts of techie stuff. The PC also has a largish family and strong religious convictions.
Before - This PC is popular and friendly. S/he's been elected the Student Body Treasurer. The PC has a sharp quick mind - so quick that it doesn't always stay on track.
Before - This PC is your stereotypical tortured artist. S/he is addicted to coffee and is very sensitive about his/her art. The only saving grace is that s/he is actually pretty good.
Before - The PC is a CompSci major. S/he is very smart and quick but not particularly attractive.