Roger Strickland Character in A Strange New World | World Anvil

Roger Strickland

Roger Strickland

Roger Strickland is a down-on-his-luck Robot Pilot who is desperate for any money he can get. He will do any job as long as it pays.   An average human male by any measure except his exceptional ability to pilot his robot, "Ursa"

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Strickland is a down-on-his luck Robot Gladiator from Escanaba.   He was once a popular rising star and was building an enthusiastic following. He had more pride than sense, however, when The Distillery agreed to sponsor him. He agreed to the sponsorship and they paid for all his repairs, making sure that they were compensated from his winnings. After Strickland accrued a significant amount of debt, the sponsor made it so he can no longer compete until his debts are paid or he agrees to sign a contract of indentured servitude.   What he doesn't know is that The Distillery sabotaged his robot the last time in order to inflate the damages and the debt with the goal of turning Strickland into an indentured servant. The Distillery owns most of the gladiators in the lists and regularly fixes the fights.

Sexuality

Male Human-Hetero.

Education

School of hard knocks. Mostly illiterate, but can read schematics.

Employment

Mercenary. Will take any job as long as it pays well.

Failures & Embarrassments

If he won his last fight in Escanaba, he was going to advance to the Northern Gun professional circuit. Unfortunately, he lost spectacularly and could not pay for his own repairs without entering into indentured servitude. He refused and has not competed since.

Morality & Philosophy

An Anti-Villain. i.e. he is a good person who does bad things for what he perceives to be a greater good.   He will do any job as long as it pays and justifies it to himself that if he doesn't do it, someone else with a less moral outlook will.   Selfish and prideful.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

To be the best Robot Gladiator. Wants to pay off debt to The Distillery so he can get back into the arena.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Very skilled Robot Pilot. Greedy.

Virtues & Personality perks

Ace Combat Ace Robot Armor Jock

Vices & Personality flaws

Greedy Overconfident

Personality Quirks

Keen eye, always watching for advantage in whomever he is engaging.

Hygiene

about average

Social

Social Aptitude

Very confident, cocky, but depressed.

Wealth & Financial state

Debt: 100,000 Northern Gun credits   Assets: "Ursa" his AX-44 Bison Battler robot.
Roger Strickland cover
"Ursa" the AX-44 Bison Battler
Alignment
Selfish Anti-Villain
Species
Year of Birth
81 P.A. 23 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
orphan
Birthplace
Escanaba
Children
Current Residence
on assignment
Eyes
brown
Hair
shoulder length, brown
Height
5'10" or 178cm
Weight
200lbs. or 90kg
Quotes & Catchphrases
Calls everyone "Petunia" when he's posturing.
Aligned Organization
Known Languages
Speaks American, understands technology.


Cover image: Tulcor's Rifts World Title by Tulcor

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