Janice McShane
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Janice is deeply depressed but capable of hiding it well for the sake of others. She is dedicated to her duties to family and pack, but wishes for something more for herself. The affair is bringing her more happiness than she has felt since Kim died and she is loathe to let it go, even though she knows it can’t go on. She is quick with a smile and prone to flirt except when danger is afoot. Then she is cold, collected, and alert. She loves her siblings and her daughter dearly and is in somewhat afraid of her aunt, even through she loves her, too. She is incredibly protective of Kim’s son Joshua and is very upset he has joined the Castro pack. Things between them are rough because of how hard she tried to talk him out of it. | Janice is deeply depressed but capable of hiding it well for the sake of others. She is dedicated to her duties to family and pack, but wishes for something more for herself. The affair is bringing her more happiness than she has felt since Kim died and she is loathe to let it go, even though she knows it can’t go on. She is quick with a smile and prone to flirt except when danger is afoot. Then she is cold, collected, and alert. She loves her siblings and her daughter dearly and is in somewhat afraid of her aunt, even through she loves her, too. She is incredibly protective of Kim’s son Joshua and is very upset he has joined the Castro pack. Things between them are rough because of how hard she tried to talk him out of it. | ||
==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
| - | *Mental Attributes: Intelligence 2, Wits | + | *'''Mental Attributes:''' Intelligence 2, Wits 3, Resolve 4 |
| - | *Physical Attributes: Strength 2, Dexterity 3, Stamina | + | *'''Physical Attributes:''' Strength 2, Dexterity 3, Stamina 4* |
| - | *Social Attributes: Presence 2, Manipulation | + | *'''Social Attributes:''' Presence 2, Manipulation 4, Composure 4 |
| - | *Mental Skills: Computer 1, Investigation | + | *'''Mental Skills:''' Computer 1, Investigation 3, Medicine (First Aid) 2, Occult 2, Politics (Local) 1. |
| - | *Physical Skills: Athletics 2, Brawl 3, Drive 1, Firearms 1, Stealth 1, | + | *'''Physical Skills:''' Athletics 2, Brawl 3, Drive 1, Firearms 1, Stealth 1, Survival 1, Weaponry 2. |
| - | *Social Skills: Animal Ken 1, Empathy (Lies) 3, Expression | + | *'''Social Skills:''' Animal Ken 1, Empathy (Lies) 3, Expression 2, Intimidation 1, Persuasion (Seduction) 2, Socialize 1, Streetwise 2, Subterfuge 3. |
| - | *Merits: Allies (Hospital) 3, Languages (First Tongue) 1, Resources 3, Striking Looks 2. | + | *'''Merits:''' Allies (Hospital) 3, Languages (First Tongue) 1, Resources 3, Striking Looks 2. |
| - | * | + | *'''Willpower:''' 8 |
| - | + | *'''Harmony:''' 6 | |
| - | *Harmony: 6 | + | *'''Derangements:''' Depression, mild |
| - | *Derangements: Depression, mild | + | *'''Virtue:''' Prudence |
| - | *Virtue: Prudence | + | *'''Vice:''' Envy |
| - | *Vice: Envy | + | *'''Health:''' 9* |
| - | *Health: | + | *'''Initiative:''' 7 |
| - | *Initiative: 7 | + | *'''Defense:''' 3 |
| - | *Defense: | + | *'''Speed:''' 10 |
| - | *Speed: 10 | + | *'''Perception:''' 7 |
| - | *Renown: Cunning 2, Honor | + | *'''Primal Urge:''' 3 |
| - | *Gifts: (1) Know Name, Scent Beneath the Surface, See the Spirit Brands, Sense Malice; (2) Snarl of Command, Word on the Street; (3) Aura of Truce. | + | *'''Essence:''' 12/1 |
| - | *Rituals: 1; Rites: (1) Rite of Dedication, Shared Scent. | + | *'''Renown:''' Cunning 2, Glory 1, Honor 4, Purity 1, Wisdom 1. |
| - | *Fetishes: Salmon’s Wisdom (Talen; Instant; +2 Wits for three turns). | + | *'''Gifts:''' (1) City Eyes, Know Name, Scent Beneath the Surface, See the Spirit Brands, Sense Malice; (2) Snarl of Command, Word on the Street; (3) Aura of Truce; (4) Know the Path, Soul Read. |
| + | *'''Rituals:''' 1; '''Rites:''' (1) Rite of Dedication, Shared Scent. | ||
| + | *'''Fetishes:''' ''Salmon’s Wisdom'' (Talen; Instant; +2 Wits for three turns), ''Fury Fang'' (Reflexive; +4 when using all-out attack) 4. | ||
| + | ==Combat== | ||
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| + | |- | ||
| + | |'''Type''' || '''Damage''' || '''Hishu''' || '''Dalu''' || '''Gauru''' || '''Urshul''' || '''Urhan''' | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Bite|| 2 (L) || || || 10 || 9 || 7 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Claw|| 1 (L) || || || 9 || 8 || | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Grapple || 0 (B) || 5 || 6 || 8|| 7 || 5 | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |.38 Special || 2 (L) || 6 || 6 || || || | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | |Fury Fang || 2 (L) || 6 || 6 || || || || | ||
| + | |} | ||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Janice McShane was the one who took care of her siblings when their parents were murdered by a Bale Hound. Her First Change came at the same time as her cousin Kim and the two of them supported each other through it, with Janice looking up to the older, married woman. Everything changed during the Castro War. Kim was killed in front of her and her uncles died, making her beta of the decimated pack. Also, two of her younger siblings changed, requiring her guidance and strength to get them through it. Further, like her siblings, she was pressured into marriage with a cousin, Dr. Victor McShane, in order to repopulate the family tree. Their mostly loveless marriage produced one daughter, Cynthia, after a difficult pregnancy and several miscarriages. She has striven to survive and support her family during a life filled with misfortune, but has always envied the normalcy and happiness she sees around her. Her mood darkened when he daughter Changed, her hopes of a normal life for her dashed. A few months ago, she met Benjamin McShane, a young medical student her husband was sponsoring married to a cousin, and the two of them began an affair. | Janice McShane was the one who took care of her siblings when their parents were murdered by a Bale Hound. Her First Change came at the same time as her cousin Kim and the two of them supported each other through it, with Janice looking up to the older, married woman. Everything changed during the Castro War. Kim was killed in front of her and her uncles died, making her beta of the decimated pack. Also, two of her younger siblings changed, requiring her guidance and strength to get them through it. Further, like her siblings, she was pressured into marriage with a cousin, Dr. Victor McShane, in order to repopulate the family tree. Their mostly loveless marriage produced one daughter, Cynthia, after a difficult pregnancy and several miscarriages. She has striven to survive and support her family during a life filled with misfortune, but has always envied the normalcy and happiness she sees around her. Her mood darkened when he daughter Changed, her hopes of a normal life for her dashed. A few months ago, she met Benjamin McShane, a young medical student her husband was sponsoring married to a cousin, and the two of them began an affair. | ||
===Recent Events=== | ===Recent Events=== | ||
With the pack reorganization, she is the happiest she has been in years. All of the politics and tension is downtown while she is left with her sister, her friends, and her daughter. | With the pack reorganization, she is the happiest she has been in years. All of the politics and tension is downtown while she is left with her sister, her friends, and her daughter. | ||
Latest revision as of 05:25, 29 March 2008
Iron Master Elodath Beta
Janice is married to Victor McShane, Jr, a doctor at St. Mary's, and they have a single daughter, Cynthia. She is sister to Gary, Michael, Sean, and Lynn.
Description
Hishu
An extremely attractive woman in her early 40s with shoulder length slightly curly red hair, grey eyes, and freckles. She is fit and dresses in loose brown slacks, pale colored blouses, and expensive but practical shoes.
Urhan
A wolf with dark grey fur and a light grey underbelly.
Storytelling Hints
Janice is deeply depressed but capable of hiding it well for the sake of others. She is dedicated to her duties to family and pack, but wishes for something more for herself. The affair is bringing her more happiness than she has felt since Kim died and she is loathe to let it go, even though she knows it can’t go on. She is quick with a smile and prone to flirt except when danger is afoot. Then she is cold, collected, and alert. She loves her siblings and her daughter dearly and is in somewhat afraid of her aunt, even through she loves her, too. She is incredibly protective of Kim’s son Joshua and is very upset he has joined the Castro pack. Things between them are rough because of how hard she tried to talk him out of it.
Stats
- Mental Attributes: Intelligence 2, Wits 3, Resolve 4
- Physical Attributes: Strength 2, Dexterity 3, Stamina 4*
- Social Attributes: Presence 2, Manipulation 4, Composure 4
- Mental Skills: Computer 1, Investigation 3, Medicine (First Aid) 2, Occult 2, Politics (Local) 1.
- Physical Skills: Athletics 2, Brawl 3, Drive 1, Firearms 1, Stealth 1, Survival 1, Weaponry 2.
- Social Skills: Animal Ken 1, Empathy (Lies) 3, Expression 2, Intimidation 1, Persuasion (Seduction) 2, Socialize 1, Streetwise 2, Subterfuge 3.
- Merits: Allies (Hospital) 3, Languages (First Tongue) 1, Resources 3, Striking Looks 2.
- Willpower: 8
- Harmony: 6
- Derangements: Depression, mild
- Virtue: Prudence
- Vice: Envy
- Health: 9*
- Initiative: 7
- Defense: 3
- Speed: 10
- Perception: 7
- Primal Urge: 3
- Essence: 12/1
- Renown: Cunning 2, Glory 1, Honor 4, Purity 1, Wisdom 1.
- Gifts: (1) City Eyes, Know Name, Scent Beneath the Surface, See the Spirit Brands, Sense Malice; (2) Snarl of Command, Word on the Street; (3) Aura of Truce; (4) Know the Path, Soul Read.
- Rituals: 1; Rites: (1) Rite of Dedication, Shared Scent.
- Fetishes: Salmon’s Wisdom (Talen; Instant; +2 Wits for three turns), Fury Fang (Reflexive; +4 when using all-out attack) 4.
Combat
| Type | Damage | Hishu | Dalu | Gauru | Urshul | Urhan | |
| Bite | 2 (L) | 10 | 9 | 7 | |||
| Claw | 1 (L) | 9 | 8 | ||||
| Grapple | 0 (B) | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 5 | |
| .38 Special | 2 (L) | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Fury Fang | 2 (L) | 6 | 6 |
Background
Janice McShane was the one who took care of her siblings when their parents were murdered by a Bale Hound. Her First Change came at the same time as her cousin Kim and the two of them supported each other through it, with Janice looking up to the older, married woman. Everything changed during the Castro War. Kim was killed in front of her and her uncles died, making her beta of the decimated pack. Also, two of her younger siblings changed, requiring her guidance and strength to get them through it. Further, like her siblings, she was pressured into marriage with a cousin, Dr. Victor McShane, in order to repopulate the family tree. Their mostly loveless marriage produced one daughter, Cynthia, after a difficult pregnancy and several miscarriages. She has striven to survive and support her family during a life filled with misfortune, but has always envied the normalcy and happiness she sees around her. Her mood darkened when he daughter Changed, her hopes of a normal life for her dashed. A few months ago, she met Benjamin McShane, a young medical student her husband was sponsoring married to a cousin, and the two of them began an affair.
Recent Events
With the pack reorganization, she is the happiest she has been in years. All of the politics and tension is downtown while she is left with her sister, her friends, and her daughter.
