I normally shy away from tackling characters that have had write-ups on other sites or in the forums, especially if I feel other people have nailed it, and I couldn't necessarily add to it. In all the Halloween write-ups, a few have made me go....hmmm. Cthulu was one, Darkman ironically enough was another. The Crow, well...that's one of those.

I'm looking at the character of Eric Draven, primarily from the 1994 movie and not the short-lived 1998 TV series, inferior sequels, or additional Barr-inspired/Barr-created comics. I know that's weird, but I wanted to reflect the movie version rather than the darker comic version.

So, Eric Draven




Eric Draven



Eric Draven

F: In (40)
A: In (40)
S: Ex (20)
E: In (40)
R: Typ (06)
I: Am (50)
P: Rm (30)

Health: 120
Karma: 86
Popularity: (As a member of Hangman's Joke) 2, - 5 (Among Detroit's criminal element after his rising).
Resources: Fe (2) (He is legally dead)

Talents:
Musician
Firearms
Knowledge: Detroit Area
Knowledge: Streetwise - Detroit
Brawling

Powers:
The Risen Dead: Eric Draven was returned from the grave a year after his murder to avenge himself and his fiancée Shelly by supernatural means attributed to a crow. Draven was returned with supernatural abilities to carry out his specific goal. These abilities included:

• Enhanced FASERIP: Eric Draven was far more agile, strong, and durable than he was in life, hence his increased FASE.
• Spiritual Connection: The Crow: Although apparently a regular crow, the particular Crow that returned Eric was far more than that. The Crow shared an empathic link with Draven, which explains his greater than normal Intution and Psyche. The crow was the anchor for Draven's power, and as such, anything seen, experienced, or felt by the crow was also experienced by Draven.
• Undead State: As Draven was essentially undead, he was immune to poisons, toxins, and disease. While the crow was alive, Draven did not need to make stun/kill result checks as he was already dead (Although he could still be slammed and would take 'damage'). Draven healed his End Rank of Damage each round, sealing up wounds within seconds. While Draven was not immune to the damage effects, he could make a simple Endurance FEAT to ignore their effects. Draven also 'regenerated' regardless if resting or in combat, and recovered Endurance Ranks 1 per Round. Draven did not need to eat or sleep after his return.
• Empath: Although not necessarily apparent, Draven was an empath, capable of sensing emotions ranging from deeply hidden trauma to current emotional states. Draven is able to transfer emotional trauma between himself and others, heal others of crippling injuries and addictions, and 'read' a person's intent or connections. The use of Draven's Empathy requires an Endurance FEAT, which Draven will spend Karma on if the situation warrants (such as completely curing Sarah's mother Darla of Morphine addiction or transferring Shelly's memories into Top Dollar). Draven could also 'read' an object similar to psychometry or postcognition by touch - Items with specific emotional connection to Shelly or Draven during life would be easiest to identify, but would require a Psyche FEAT as the flooding emotions would have a physical/psychic impact on Draven. As an aspect of his empathy, Draven also possessed a type of combat sense which would allow him to anticipate the actions of those around him, most notably seen when facing Tin-Tin. All of these effects are at Am (50) intensity.
• Hyper-Leaping: Draven could leap between Gd (10) and Ex (20) distances, covering blocks as necessary (and as shown in the police chase). Draven could make a simple Agility FEAT to land without damage or notice.
• Karma-Loss Immunity: Draven does not lose Karma for killing opponents, and actually gains Karma for killing those responsible for his murder. Draven will not kill indiscriminately, nor will he put innocents in danger. (See Limitations)

Contacts: Although Dead, Draven could rely on two individuals for help and assistance: Sgt. Albrecht (The lead investigator into Draven and Shelly's murder) and Sarah, a young girl that Draven had mentored and considered a friend. Theoretically while Draven was alive, he had connections within musicians circles as a member of Hangman's Joke.

Limitations:
Tied to the Crow: Draven's return was due to the Crow which he was empathically connected to. As Myca, Top-Dollar's Sister/Lover figured out, the crow was the source of all Draven's power. When wounded, it effectively removed the majority of Draven's powers, and made him 'normal'. Draven's FASERIP drops to the following:
F: Typ (06) A: Typ (06) S: Typ (06) E: Typ (06) I: Typ (06)* P: Typ (06). In addition, Draven can be hurt and will not regenerate from damage, nor will Draven be able to access his more combat oriented Empathic powers. As the crow was wounded and not killed, it is uncertain what would happen to Draven should the crow actually die.
Enemies: Draven has several enemies during the short time of his resurrection, including the man who greenlit his murder, Top Dollar, and the majority of the Detroit City Police Department.
Obsession/Purpose: Revenge: Draven is dedicated to finding those responsible for the murders of Shelly and himself, and will go to great lengths to avenge himself on them, even poetic. Draven will kill without remorse any who are responsible, but will go to great lengths to preserve the innocent.
Purpose Completed: Once Draven has completed his purpose, he will return to his rest. Draven will not remain in the land of the living once his goal has been reached, and will simply return to the graveyard in which he awoke.

Notes: Tough write-up. I think the FASE may be a little high, but not by much. Now to finish the tough write-ups

Hey Jack, you have him listed as legally dead with only Feeble resources. Man, if only he'd invested in life insurance!

Solid and great write up!

My all time favorite character, great job Jack!





The Cutter

Remarkable work.

Good write-up. The Crow fits the definition of the supernatural creature, Revenant.

An undead Spirit of Revenge (not to be confused with Ghost Riders Spirit of Vengeance). Usually depicted as vaguely similar to a vampire or mummy - intelligent, sapient, thirsting for...revenge in the Revenant's case. Usually they get a bonus to their stats like a vampire or Mummy, but it leans toward speed over strength - they've been described as The Quick of the Dead.

A different build for a Revenant would be Jason Voorhees. A Spirit of Revenge residing in an undead body - indestructible for practical purposes. Sure, Jason isnt known for his running ability, but his accuracy is thru the roof! Seriously, my boy seldom, if ever misses with Ranged attacks - the few times he "misses?" seems on purpose to spread fear.

In game terms, Jason's Agility would be less than Crows, but as a human, Jason was stronger but less agile than Eric Draven, so it works out. I'd say +2 strength, +3 to Agility, +4 to Endurance

Interestingly, whereas Crow had a weakness in the Raven. Jason appears to have a weakness in water. If he's submerged, he seems to lose his bonus stats. A regular person (Tommy Jarvis) is able to defeat him in hand-to-hand combat. In game terms, I'd say Revenant's have a weakness connected to their past life.

A quick third Revenant; The titular character in Clint Eastwood movie,High Plans Drifter,could be described as a Revenant (Clint called him a "ghost"), but he was a physical being, superhumanly fast, and indestructible...except for his weakness involving the whip originally used to hang him.

Another fast revenant could be The Wraith (Charlie Sheen, 1986). He comes back from death in another body that seems alive, and he possesses an otherwordly car that he uses to get revenge on the people that murdered him.

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Another fast revenant could be The Wraith (Charlie Sheen, 1986). He comes back from death in another body that seems alive, and he possesses an otherwordly car that he uses to get revenge on the people that murdered him.

That was one awesome movie, particularly since he only targets and kills the people directly involved in killing him. No collateral damage like with many 'back from the dead to avenge my death' movies. It's also a rarity that once he's done with the killing he gets to return fully to life and head off into the sunset with the woman he loves and his brother gets the super-car that Sheen's character was given in the afterlife.

I need stats for the Turbo Interceptor.

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I need stats for the Turbo Interceptor.

From what I remember there were only a few of the car that was featured in the movie ever made, there's like only one in existence. Would love to have it.