Hunter Application - Michael Graham

Character Informations

Character Name: Michael Graham
Nature: Survivor
Demeanor: Director
Creed: Redeemer (Close Judge)
Backgrounds: Resources 2 (He has a rather high-risk occupation), Patron 3 (The Messengers above give him insight to those that require Redemption), Destiny 1 (He was Chosen to guide the repentant to fulfillment, and destroy the corrupt with fury), Bystanders 2 (S.A.W.T Unit Damocles), Firearms License Class D, Arsenal 4 (S.A.D & S.A.W.T Arsenal)
Merits: Common Sense (1pt Merit - Can't do without!),
Flaws: Motion Sickness (1pt Flaw), Allergies (1pt Flaw - Dust, The Sands of Afghanistan tend to scar one), Socially Oblivious (1pt Flaw - He is a Soldier, point and fight), Honest to a Fault (2pt Flaw - Lying is complicated and muddies true Judgement), Medicated (1pt Flaw - Experimental Antidepressants), Low Alcohol Tolerance (1pt Flaw - In his line of work he doesn't get to drink hard too often), Stubborn (1pt Flaw - Nobody is going to change his mind after his "Enlightening"), Tic/Twitch (1pt Flaw - His eyebrows twitch during times of stress),
Additional Features: [Additional Features]

Background Story:

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Questions

Note: If this is NOT your first Hunter character, you may skip all of the questions other than the ones colored blue.

1. What's an Imbued/Hunter and how does someone become one?

The Imbued are a sort of pseudo-supernatural Mortal that have been touched by an entity (or entities) dubbed the Messengers - These Messengers usually reveal themselves to chosen Mortals in times of crisis, and grant their retainers a newfound purpose with the associated abilities to fulfill that purpose.

Being chosen by a Messenger is seemingly at random, and not all Mortals that are witness to supernatural phenomena become Imbued - Those Mortals are referred to as Bystanders.

2. How are the Imbueds different than any other common human?

Imbued are chosen Mortals of enigmatic entities commonly known as the Messengers. Normal humans can become Hunters with as little as a stake and a prayer; But Imbued would call these people Bystanders, and they don't usually last long alone. Imbued are a class of supernatural all in their own, but more-so as a sort of one that hunts other supernaturals - typically those that are considered morally evil or sow chaos in their wake.

3. Who are the Messengers/Heralds? And what's the purpose people believe they have?

The Messengers or Heralds can be interpreted in many ways - Angels, aliens, righteous spirits - The commonality is that they are a sort of higher force that grants certain Mortal witnesses incredible powers and insight into the horrifying underworld they once ignorantly traipsed upon.

The truth of the matter is that these Messengers serve the higher Ministers of the Celestial Beaurocracy - Or as Lucifer calls them - "The Last Elohim". In essence, they are almost like ethereal demigods that serve the deities of creation in which cast their favor upon Mortals to fulfill their Creeds.

4. What are the Virtues of the Imbueds and how are them different from each other?

The Virtues are a trio of ideals that comprise the Imbued. There are three main Virtues - Mercy, Zeal, and Vision.

Mercy is the Imbued's capability for forgiveness and compassion, understanding that even some of the most heinous of supernaturals can find a light in the dark.

Zeal is the Imbued's confidence in their own certainty - The belief in themselves and their cause that brings them the ability to deliver righteous punishment.

Vision is an aspect of seeing a wider picture - Strategists and Generals within a war room or conflict historians see the wider array of influence of man versus supernatural.

5. What is Conviction and how important is it for the long-term hunt of an Imbued?

Conviction is akin to Zeal, in that it is a measure of an Imbued's faith and belief in their role (Whether it be a role primarily of Mercy, Zeal or Vision).

Conviction can be spent in many ways - To make the Hunter immune to Supernatural mental effects, mind control or possession otherwise, to activate a Second Sight that allows the Hunter to pierce supernatural illusions and determine whether a being in their view is truly human or not, Conviction can be spent on Edge dice rolls and if the roll succeeds it further entrenches the faith of the Hunter in themselves and does not spend a Conviction point afterwards, and could even reinforce max Conviction.

Finally, once Conviction reaches a total maximum of 10, they may trade their Conviction in for a point in one their three Virtures (Vision, Zeal or Mercy).

6. What are your character's thoughts on supernaturals, how will they act around them?

Michael Graham does not have in-depth knowledge of supernaturals. The most he was witness to was towards the end of his deployment Desert Storm. Afterwards? The signs got a LOT clearer.

Graham always held on to hope that Evil people did Evil things, and Vampires definitely fit that bill - But what about Mages? About Shamans? What if the Intelligence given upon the Garou was true and that they truly were Mankinds' allies?

This is what separated him from a Judge - That some can be saved, and that was what he signed up for ultimately - To serve his country, deliver it from harm, and then after; Save lives.

7. A vampire makes usage of visible powers in front of you and other humans, giving birth to chaos, what would you do?

Depending on the scenario it could evolve in different ways - Did the Vampire use their Presence to calm a raging mob, only to botch and make them even more rabid? Then it would likely stay the hand of Graham if not irritate them.

The point is Malice - Does the Vampire intend to harm? Do they seem not even a tad bit remorseful for their actions? Then they will know the punishment through pain. In the end - Ultimately - Death is freedom from Sin to meet ones' maker and incur eternity; Why cut a life short when they may yet see the error of their ways?

8. What are the goals of your character during his/her/whatever stay in Red County / Blueberry, and what brought the Hunter there?

Following the deployment of Agent Whyte and Agent Blacque to Blueberry, Graham's unit was put on Standby for deployment. By this time, Michael Graham is team lead of S.A.W.T Unit Damocles and is given the order to pursue leads into potential instabilities in the area.

Most recently, the Hunter group consisting of Nico Costa, Andreea and others have lit another fire under the asses of the Red Country Sheriff's Department; Especially due to their negligence of cleaning up the bodies.

Damocles was ordered to infiltrate as a a "Clean Up Crew" to prevent disaster from further spreading outside Los Angeles. They are meant to be the first in a long line of defense against a national emergency and a total Masquerade breach; Potentially bringing the World into an era of enlightened cataclysm.

Please note that you are also allowed to create a Hunter in-game by simply passing a quiz.

Lirbo wrote:Please note that you are also allowed to create a Hunter in-game by simply passing a quiz.

Oh! Yes alright, awesome. I'll keep this as kind of a reference then so I can put everything in one place - First time reading HtR!

First time reading HtR!

It's boring as shit