TODD MESSICK (DINOBOY)
Todd Messick - PL 3
Strength 0, Stamina 1, Agility 1, Dexterity 1, Fighting 2, Intellect 2, Awareness 2, Presence 1
Advantages
Animal Empathy, Luck, Set-up, Sidekick 11, Teamwork
Skills
Athletics 5 (+5), Close Combat: Grab 2 (+4), Deception 2 (+3), Expertise: Dinosaurs 6 (+8), Expertise: Science 1 (+3), Expertise: Survival 4 (+6), Insight 4 (+6), Investigation 1 (+3), Perception 1 (+3), Persuasion 4 (+9/+5), Stealth 1 (+6)
Equipment
Cellphone
Powers
Animal Friend: Enhanced Trait 2 (Traits: Persuasion +4 (+9); Limited: Animals Only)
Child-size: Shrinking 4 (-1 STR, -2 Intimidate, +4 Stealth, +2 active defenses, -1 size rank; Innate; Permanent)
Offense
Initiative +1
Grab, +4 (DC Spec 10)
Throw, +1 (DC 15)
Unarmed, +2 (DC 15)
Complications
Motivation: Responsibility: Todd is trying to find his parents. Nothing is more important to him now.
Relationship: Ug: Todd is devoted to his friend and companion Ug, and relies on him implicitly.
Relationship: Bronto: His sidekick, pet, and companion, Bronto and Todd look out for each other in any circumstance.
Relationship: Team Quest: Todd is fast friends with the Quest brothers, and they remain dedicated to helping one another when needed.
Quirk: Cannot leave the lost valley, instantly teleports back if removed.
Defense
Dodge 4, Parry 4, Fortitude 2, Toughness 1, Will 4
Power Points
Abilities 22 + Powers 10 + Advantages 15 + Skills 16 (31 ranks) + Defenses 4 = 67
-Todd was along on an archaeological dig with his parents when they encountered one of the dimensional rifts being instigated by Omnikron. The area where they were digging had been prone to these anomalies, and Dr. Quest had asked the Messick's to let him know if anything unusual happened. Well, unusual happened when Omnikron opened a new portal and Todd's parents were sucked inside. Todd kept his head, but had to adapt quickly as dinosaurs started tearing through the valley. Fortunately, he was rescued by Ug, a caveman who also got sucked through a rift. The two became an inseparable team, and helped to vanquish Omnikron. After the end of that adventure, Todd befriended Bronto, a young brontosaurus. Now the three of them get into continuing adventures as they continue searching for Todd's parents.
-I was not familiar with Dinoboy at all until Ares thoughtfully linked the show's intro after my Ug wrtite-up. That led me down the wormhole of suggested Youtube videos, and I caught a few of the episodes. Wow...just wow. Todd in FQ is such a massive upgrade over original Todd. Original Todd was walking dino-bait, a death just waiting to happen. Todd here is a composed, knowledgeable and smart kid who doesn't get flustered even when being chased by an Allosaurus. It didn't hurt that he seems to also be roughly 12, as opposed to the show where he's like 8-9.
-Ug, Todd and Bronto were a bit more work than you'd think, mostly because they only show up for roughly 3 issues, and the Annual. Some of it is laid out really clearly: Todd is a smart kid with decent survival skills, and a professional level of knowledge when it comes to dinosaurs. He has a strange gift with animals, similar to what we see Ug demonstrate, that allows him to "tame" Bronto by the time we get to the annual with Adam Strange. It's a good read btw, go pick it up. Anyway, Todd is not as good a fighter as Jonny or Hadji, but when you have a Neanderthal and a dinosaur on your side, you don't really need to be. He comes in at PL3,as the real threats are the PL 6 Bodyguard (Ug) and Pet (Bronto).
Bronto - PL 6
Strength 5, Stamina 5, Agility 0, Dexterity 0, Fighting 4, Intellect -2, Awareness 2, Presence 0
Skills
Athletics 3 (+8), Close Combat: Tail Slap: Strength-based Damage 2 1 (+5), Expertise: Survival 8 (+6), Intimidation 4 (+6), Perception 6 (+8)
Powers
Baby Bronto: Growth 5 (+5 STR, +5 STA, +2 Intimidate, -5 Stealth, -3 active defenses, +1 size rank, +5 mass ranks)
Dino Attacks
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Tail Slap: Strength-based Damage 2 (DC 22)
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Trample: Affliction 6 (1st degree: Vulnerable, 2nd degree: Prone, Resisted by: Fortitude, DC 16; Alternate Resistance: Parry; Limited Degree)
Dino Senses: Senses 5 (Acute: Olfactory, Low-light Vision, Tracking: Olfactory 2: full speed, Ultra-hearing)
Fast: Speed 2 (Speed: 8 miles/hour, 120 feet/round)
Offense
Initiative +0
Grab, +4 (DC Spec 15)
Tail Slap: Strength-based Damage 2, +5 (DC 22)
Throw, +0 (DC 20)
Trample: Affliction 6, +4 (DC Dog 16)
Unarmed, +4 (DC 20)
Complications
Disability: Bronto is a 15 foot long dinosaur with no hands, thumbs, or cell phone plan.
Relationship: Todd: His sidekick, buddy, and companion, Bronto and Todd look out for each other in any circumstance.
Defense
Dodge 3, Parry 5, Fortitude 5, Toughness 5, Will 3
Power Points
Abilities 8 + Powers 24 + Advantages 0 + Skills 11 (22 ranks) + Defenses 11 = 54