Who plays Ivan?:
You are a down to earth kind of person who stands for no nonsense. Almost any
problem can be overcome by a bit of common sense and hard work. You hate to
sit still for any length of time and you are
unable to see why some people want to do nothing all of the time.
IVAN THE BEAR
First Appearance: Brutal- Paws of Fury (1994)
Vague Martial Arts Basis: Systema (Soviet Military Fighting Style)
Role: The Powerhouse
PL 7 (90)
STRENGTH 4 STAMINA 5 AGILITY 2
FIGHTING 8 DEXTERITY 2
INTELLIGENCE 1 AWARENESS 2 PRESENCE 1
Skills:
Acrobatics 4 (+6)
Athletics 4 (+8)
Close Combat (Unarmed) 1 (+9)
Expertise (Martial Arts) 3 (+4)
Expertise (Military) 7 (+8)
Insight 3 (+5)
Intimidation 6 (+7)
Perception 4 (+6)
Advantages:
None
Paws of Fury: Accurate Attack (Light Attack), All-Out Attack, Fast Grab (Grab), Improved Critical (Unarmed), Improved Defense, Improved Hold, Improved Trip (Throw), Power Attack (Kata)
Powers:
"Ground Pound" Damage 2 (Extras: Area- 30ft. Burst) Linked to Affliction 6 (Athletics; Hindered & Vulnerable/Immobile & Defenseless) (Extras: Extra Condition, Area- 30ft. Burst) (Flaws: Distracting, Limited Degree, Instant Recovery) (7) -- [8]
- AE: "Big Belly Attack" Strength-Damage +2 (Inaccurate -1) (1)
Unarmed +9 (+4 Damage, DC 19)
Big Belly Attack +7 (+6 Damage, DC 21)
Ground Pound +2-6 Area (+2 Damage & +6 Affliction, DC 17 & 16)
Initiative +2
Defenses:
Dodge +6 (DC 16), Parry +7 (DC 17), Toughness +5, Fortitude +6, Will +6
Complications:
Motivation (Being the Best)
Total: Abilities: 50 / Skills: 32--16 / Advantages: 0 + 8 / Powers: 8 / Defenses: 8 (90)
-The game's only real "Powerhouse" character, Ivan is a literal Russian Bear trained in Soviet fighting styles. He contrasts the flowing movements of the others with a direct, strength-based approach to kicking ass. His matches on YouTube look pretty one-sided- apparently the best tactic with him is just to dash forward as fast as you can, overwhelming the foe with Big Belly Attacks and close-range punches- I've seen him demolish the more lightweight opponents with two rushes in a row!