Thorns

COST: 2 KARMA

Hard, sharp protrusions 1 centimeter long protrude through the character’s skin. These points resemble plant thorns. They are, in fact, a modified form of keratin growing naturally from a sub-dermal layer that painfully emerge from beneath the skin. They regrow over a few days if cracked or broken. Thorns make the character mildly more dangerous in unarmed combat. Add +1 to the DV of any Unarmed Combat attack. Unfortunately, the character is in constant discomfort due to the discomfort of the thorns, giving them –1 to all Physical Tests. The character must have clothing that accommodates her unusual physique and may require customization of certain gear (like armor), increasing the cost by 20–100 percent.