Competition: [Parabellum Cycle 2: Phase I] Miscellaneous - Make a Gangster

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[Parabellum Cycle 2: Phase I] Miscellaneous - Make a Gangster
This competition is in the [Parabellum Cycle 2: Phase I] Miscellaneous Bin.

Participation Type: Low Impact

Sitrep

The Brotherhood ventures to Coruscant’s undercity to deal with the Quantum Shadows, a gang of unruly criminals. Led by the Trandoshan Bhoc Vedmat, information on other gang members is limited. To better assess the situation, you have been tasked with obtaining intel on a member of the gang.

Create an NPC character, detailing all the standard character traits (Species, Gender, Age, Aspects, Skills). Winning Characters may be used in Upcoming cycle 2 fictions.

Resources

  • NPC Template - A handy GoogleDoc Template for creating a character.
  • Character Sheet Reference - Allows you to view all the information on Aspects, Skills, Feats, and more.
  • Pre-written Aspects
  • Character Sheet Wiki Guide
  • Character Sheet Sandbox - Enables you to experiment with builds/skills. You can take a screenshot and attach the build, or transcribe for your template submission. You can find it on your admin page at the bottom of the "Character Sheet Administration" page.

Rules

  • Created NPCs can be Force or Non-Force Users.
  • Created NPCs can be any rank between Journeyman 1 and Elder 3.
  • Created NPCs should include as much detail as possible while following and adhering to the Character Sheet Guide and Approval Guidelines.
  • Participants can optionally link an original or reference character image, just credit your source when doing so.

How to Submit

  • Participants will submit entries in .pdf, .doc, or .txt format.
  • If using the Google Docs template: “File” → “Download as” → “PDF Document (.pdf).”

Alternatively, members can submit a plain text submission to the competition by copy/pasting the following template:

*Name:
*Age:
*Height:
*Weight:
*Species:
*Path/Order/Rank:
*NFU Discipline:
*Character Traits (Aspects):
*Skills:
*Feats:
*Languages:
*Lore:
*Notes/Extra:

You are responsible for checking your own formatting, this is just a starting point.

Grading

  • Entries will be graded on completion, syntax, originality, and the quality of the writing used to create an interesting and well thought-out character.
Competition Information
Parent Competition
Season 1: Parabellum - Cycle 2
Organized by
Lord Idris Adenn, Dr. Ben
Running time
2025-05-05 until 2025-06-01 (28 days)
Target Unit
Entire DJB
Competition Type
Other
Awards
First Level Crescents
Participants
40 subscribers, of which 21 have participated.
Results
Member
Adept DarkHawk Sadow
File submission
Parabellum Cycle 2_Phase I_Miscellaneous_Make_a_Gangster.pdf
Textual submission

Here is my submission for this comp. I built the dossier in Photoshop and Word. I used about 20 layers adding the old paper texture, then added assorted ink blots and added the Top Secret and Classified stamps just from using stock photos of the stamps and made them their own layer. Then I just made 5 copies so that I could layout all the text correctly and fit to the page.

Placement
1st place
2nd place
Captain Meero
Member
Captain Meero
File submission
Drosst.pdf
Placement
2nd place
3rd place
Duchess Jenni
Member
Duchess Jenni
Submission
Duchess Jenni opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
3rd place
Member
Lieutenant Colonel Narman Losa
File submission
MakeAGangster-Rusko_NarmanLosa.pdf
Placement
4th place
5th place
Nikora Rhan
Member
Nikora Rhan
Submission
Nikora Rhan opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
5th place
Member
Grand Inquisitor "Aequitas" Anderson
Textual submission

*Name: Horatio “Bullseye” Tistan
*Age: 43
*Height: 6ft
*Weight: 220 pounds/99.7kg
*Species: Weequay
*Path/Order/Rank: Mercenary/Emminent
*NFU Discipline: Weapons Specialist
*Character Traits (Aspects):

Knockin’ On Heavens Door (General)

Horatio lives life one job at a time. His time is too valuable for anything else. Make no mistake, he prides himself as a professional, forming no emotional attachments to the people he's about to kill. At the end of the day, they are just numbers of both the dead, and the credits in his pockets.

Sweet Child O’ Mine (General)

Contrary to what most people might think, Horatio is not heartless. In fact, he has a family to support; a very sick daughter to look after. As a parent, this has driven him to extremes in what he will do to look after her. She is his world, and he would do anything for her. Gods have mercy on anyone that tries to get in his way.

Paradise City (Personality)

Despite outward appearances, Horatio is actually a pleasant individual to be around. He's suave, polite, and a gentleman to those he interacts with. Some might say he's a bit too perfect, and there's truth in that. Behind his eyes, there's a ruthlessness waiting to break free…

Welcome To The Jungle (Personality)

Underneath that pleasant smile is a man with a sadistic streak about a mile long. The world is full of bad people, and Horatio will happily admit that he is one of them. Naturally, this can unnerve others, but Horatio prefers to call it honesty.

Live And Let Die (Combat)

“Bullseye” isn't just a nickname, it's a statement. Horatio vastly prefers Ranged Combat, and is a pretty deadly shot with a sniper in his hands.

However, he can get tunnel-visioned and be left unaware of his surroundings. Those who can get up close can neutralise him.

Patience (Combat)

Horatio does not rush into Combat willy-nilly. He prefers to take his time to analyse his surroundings for where to take the best shot. This can sometimes leave him at a disadvantage in situations that require decisive action.

*Skills: Blasters, Perception, Resolve
*Feats: Run and Gun, Sociopath
*Languages: Basic
*Lore: Joined the Quantum Shadows for easy credits for his skills. He needs the money for medication for his daughter, the only person he cares for.

Placement
6th place
Member
Mistress Aphotis
File submission
[Parabellum Cycle 2_ Phase I] Miscellaneous - Make a Gangster - Aphotis - Fult Shoppkard.pdf
Textual submission

Picture comes from the 'Muun' Wookieepedia article.

Placement
7th place
Member
Warlord Furios Morega di Plagia
File submission
furios_gangster_2025-5-21.pdf
Placement
8th place
Member
Golden Envoy Abbey Atty Attiter Ann
File submission
Gangsta ayo.pdf
Textual submission

Based on a Spanish Shawl Nudibranch, image by photographer Greg Lecoeur

Placement
9th place
Member
Dr. Lexiconus Qor
File submission
Make A Gangster.pdf
Textual submission

Hope you enjoy my character!

Placement
10th place
Member
Master Kamjin "Maverick" Lap'lamiz
File submission
Sunshine Character Sheet.pdf
Placement
Participation only
Member
Thran Occasus-Palpatine
File submission
Chim Brimsley.pdf
Textual submission

Chim Brimsley. Oh Lawd, he comin!

Placement
Participation only
Member
Atra
Submission
Atra opted out of publishing his submission.
Placement
Participation only
Member
Scout Nicfer Luthol
Submission
Scout Nicfer Luthol opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
Participation only
Member
Mandalorian Malodin'Tater
Textual submission

*Name: Talek Kronauer
*Age: 27 Galactic standard
*Height: 6' 2"
*Weight: 225 lbs
*Species: Twilek
*Path/Order/Rank: Mercenary Corsair
*NFU Discipline: Hunter
*Character Traits (Aspects):Adaptive Combat, Always Prepared, Death to the Force
*Skills: Martial arts, blasters blunt weapons, bladed weapons, athletics, stamina, might
*Feats:surge II, freight train, Medley II,Parkour!
*Languages: Basic, Huttese, Twi'leki
*Lore: Criminal Organizations of the Galaxy, Black Market Trading and Knowledge, Herbs and Plants of the Galaxy
*Notes/Extra: Talek was born after the fall of the Empire and grew up in the turbulent times between that and the rise of the New Republic. As a child he was interested in Plants and Herbs and took that hobby into adulthood, which often surprised later business associates. His parents were killed in a skirmish between different factions fighting for control of the Underworld on Coruscant. For protection he joined up with a gang and worked his way up until he had become a trusted enforcer who was proficient at his job.

Placement
No placement
Member
Centam Javik
File submission
Javin Deccol.pdf
Placement
No placement
Member
TuQ’uan Varick di Plagia
File submission
Parabellum Cycle 2 NPC.pdf
Placement
No placement
Member
Empress Rayne Palpatine
Textual submission

*Name: Ippán Xuríwa
*Age: 30
*Height: 6'
*Weight: 225 lbs
*Species: Nikto (Kajain'sa'Nikto)
*Path/Order/Rank: EQ 4
*NFU Discipline: Infiltrator
*Character Traits (Aspects): All Work, No Play, All Who Gain Power..., Dead Sprint
*Skills: Blasters, Deception, Might, Perception, Matiral Arts
*Feats: Classic Misdirection, Down Scope
*Languages: Basic, Huttese, Nikto
*Lore: He's a good gangster and henchmen.
*Notes/Extra: (Allegedly, Ippán Xuríwa is ancient Egyptian for "deez nuts" translated from hieroglyphs. Source came from tiktok video so make of that what you will. Anyway I thought it was a good Star Wars-y name to try atleast.)

Placement
No placement
Member
Legend Wally
Textual submission

*Name: Gorro
*Age: 40
*Height: 9'2
*Weight: 400lbs
*Species: Besalisk
*Path/Order/Rank: Mercenary
*NFU Discipline: Weapon Specialist
*Character Traits (Aspects): Fist Fighter, Adaptive Combat, Remember the Name
*Skills: Martial Arts, Blunt Weapons,
*Feats: Kneecapper
*Languages: Besalik, Basic
*Lore: Quantum Shadows Gang, Underworld Food
*Notes/Extra: A member of the streetfighting crew of the Qunatum Shadows.

Placement
No placement
Member
Sage Cassandra Oriana Taldrya
Textual submission

*Name: Charles Bond
*Age: 57
*Height: 1.7m
*Weight: 236kg
*Species: Human
*Path/Order/Rank: Loyalist/Rear Admiral
*NFU Discipline: Infiltrator
*Character Traits (Aspects): Adaptive Combat, Addictive Personality, Once More Unto The Breach, Shoot First Ask Questions Later, There's an Easy Way?, Wise Guy
*Skills:
(5: Intellect, Stamina, Athletics)
(4: Blasters, Investigation, Charm)
(3: Stealth, Explosives, Perception, Resolve)
(2: Survival, Martial Arts, Deception, Might, Leadership)
(1: Intimidation, Linguistics, Slicing, Piloting, Blunt Weapons)

*Feats: Down Scope, Disarming Smile, Guerilla Warfare, Kernel of Truth, Pistol-cuffs, Quick Draw, Run And Gun, Right Between The Lines, War Hero, Your Reputation Preceeds You, Daredevil, True Colors, Kneecapper, Hot LZ
*Languages: Basic, Binary, Bothan
*Lore: The Rise and Fall of the Galactic Empire
*Notes/Extra:

Placement
No placement
Member
General Socorra Tenebrosa Nhar’qual Erinos
Submission
General Socorra Tenebrosa Nhar’qual Erinos opted out of publishing her submission.
Placement
No placement