Who's Who In Big City

Character	Player	Affiliation	Description
Agents of Fear	Andy		A seemingly-endless supply of military-style agents who provide tactical support for Fear. These agents wear one-piece, dark red jumpsuits with gray trim, gray caps and black goggles. They’re traditionally equipped with stun guns that disrupt brain waves, force field belts and infrared goggles. These agents are blindly loyal to Vertigo, presumably due to his ability to cloud minds.
Air	Doug		Joel Dawson was an earth sciences professor at Colorado University. While visiting a local convenience store, he and three other customers were transformed into the four manifestations of nature – Air, Earth, Fire and Water. As Air he can become intangible, invisible and control the individual components of air.
Air Combat units	Daniel		Function: Air to Air and Air to Ground Combat. These small, flat, helicopter-like robots (Air Warriors) are typically armed with motion tracking explosive rockets. Air Warriors are invisible to radar. Lightly armored, but very agile.
Alpha Prime (r)	Doug		Navy SEAL Steven Walters was enlisted by the US government to become the nation’s first super-patriot. Although he initially had a politically incorrect dislike of mutant supers, Alpha Prime went on to have a distinguished career. He retired from active duty after being injured in a bomb blast and confined to a wheelchair. Prime’s shield was passed on to Miss America. Walters is now a US Senator for the state of Florida.
Aquarius	Derek		Patrick Waterston was a young Navy man whose mutant powers manifested when he was nearly drowned during a mission. He gained the ability to control, generate and take the form of water. Embittered by what he perceived as the Navy’s lack of support during and after his ordeal, he was easy pickings for recruitment as The Zodiac's Aquarius the Water-Bearer. (Mercenary)
Arachnoid units	Daniel		Function: Sniper. These spider-like units are armed with multi-barrel n-ray lasers. They can cling to almost any surface and phase inside solid objects to strike from ambush. The object typically explodes when the Arachnoid "unphases." In the chaos following the explosion, the Arachnoid unit employs its lasers. Almost no armor. Cannot fire while moving. Weapon range is line of sight.
Arborman	Dwayne		Dr. Walter Woods... eminent botanist, microbiologist, and pharmacologist... his body chemistry altered in a bizarre accident caused by The Elements, which transformed him into ARBORMAN! Though his affliction grants the good doctor great strength and resiliance, it will also kill him without regular treatment. So Arborman joined the Furies to use his great strength for the cause of justice before only a tree is left to mark his passing.
Archer	Dave		For as long as he can remember, BCU freshman Dennis O'Bell has wanted to be a superhero. Now, after countless hours of single-minded practice and wielding his Grey Arrow-inspired JetBow, this young man has attracted the interest of his role models at Furies. Does he have what it takes to be part of a new generation of heroes?
Aries	Derek		"Steamroller" Steven Moran was an All-American fullback in high school who broke many New York state records for rushing with his powerful, bulldozing running style. His promising college career was cut short when he broke his neck ramming into an opposing player. Having no sense of self-worth aside from football, he readily agreed when Libra offered to allow him to walk and run again (via her cutting-edge cybernetic implants) if he would join The Zodiac as Aries the Ram. He wears high-tech headgear that lets him use his head as a weapon. (Thrill Seeker)
Artificial Intelligence Machines	Daniel		A villainous group of sentient machines from the 30th Century dedicated to the annihilation of organic life. Known devices/entities are Air Combat units, Arachnoid units, Catapult units, Demon units, Excalibur units, Haywire, Orbs (red and silver), Shield units, Strider units, Strong Arm unit, Terrorbyte, Tsunami units.
Artificial Intelligance Man	Nelson		An android programmed to uphold the law and protect the innocent.
Avarice	Doug		A sentient manifestation of greed. Avarice appears as a dark-haired man clad in a ruffled silk shirt, leggings and gold-laden armor. He has the ability to summon any item of significant value to him.
Avenging Angel	Rick		A winged hero who possessed the ability to discharge electricity through his sword.
Axe	Andy		The super-strong, axe-wielding (duh) member of the Axemen. Also has the ability to fly.
The Axemen	Andy		A trio of reptillian killers created by Doctor Dread to wreak havoc. Able to appear in human form, these three predators travel freely around the world as guitarists in the heavy metal band The Axemen.
Big City Falcons	Doug		Big City’s professional football team. Known for their Superbowl three-peat in 1998, 1999 and 2000.
Big Time	Doug		Peter Michaels was a 7’ 6” professional wrestling champion coaxed into helping Fear’s DeadEye rob banks, as a way of supporting his (Peter’s) young daughter. Inspired by the heroic sacrifice (read: death) of Furies’ Sledgehammer, he gave up his life of crime and became a hero.
Bitch (r)	Dan		Judith Baxter was part of special government program run by her father, scientist Jacob Baxter, to enhance mental capacity and bring out telepathic abilities for use in times of war. This project was abandoned when it was discovered test subjects couldn’t be controlled. Judith was left to her own devices and tried to use her formidable mental abilities to take over the world. She was incarcerated but later paroled after helping Furies halt an attempted prison break by the Destruction Crew.
Black Bear	Derek		Arthur Toney was a soldier, but not much of one. He had a reputation as a barroom brawler and card player who only gave passing attention to things like the chain of command or his duties to the Army. Soon after being assigned to a combat unit with a hard-as-nails commander, he decided Army life wasn’t for him anymore and deserted. While trying to get away, he was caught near the center of a chemical weapon test. Rather than killing him, it gave him greatly increased strength, speed and senses. He became a hired thug and soldier of fortune, which is where he was when Duotron recruited him for the original Council For Survival. The android also gave Arthur a mystical bearskin (similar to the Nemean Lion skin worn by Lion) and dubbed him Black Bear. (Thrill Seeker)
Black Dragon	Derek		A martial-artist. Appeared only a couple of times before dropping from sight. (Seeks Justice)
Black Eagle	Andy		Bionically-enhanced vigilante. Wings in his costume allowed him to glide, and his great strength let him cling to buildings.
Black Feather	Andy		When Steve Warren discovered his mutant abilities of superior reflexes, great dexterity and accelerated healing, he embarked on a life of crime as the archer Black Feather, hoping to test his abilities against so-called “super” heroes. Black Feather has an unshakable belief in his mental, athletic and deductive abilities, and will go out of his way to challenge others on the battlefield to demonstrate his prowess. He uses steel-, gas- and magnesium-tipped arrows.
Blackjack	Andy		A burly, streetwise fellow known for his brawling ability and fondness for cracking skulls on behalf of the Poker Chip Gang.
Black Panther (d)	Doug		“Whiskers,” the Johnson’s house cat, was in truth a deity tasked with protecting small children. As the bipedal Black Panther, he used his lightning-fast reflexes and razor-sharp claws to fight crime and protect the innocent. Black Panther was killed while protecting an elementary school from the Survivalists’ Lion.
Black Widow	Derek		Sara Allen's mother was bitten by an unknown species of spider while pregnant with Sara, and Sara developed spider-like powers upon reaching puberty. She has the outlook of a social crusader and became a heroine to combat the great amount of injustice she saw in the world. (Seeks Justice)
Blackwing	Dave		Beautiful but malevolent and deadly villainess with strong ties to theoccult. Has the ability to drain the life from victims, and is therefore thought to be a vampire of sorts. Captured by Furies after she summoned Incindiarite into this dimension.
Blowtorch	Derek		Oliver Perkins was always fascinated by fire, which led him to become a stunt designer for fire-based Hollywood special effects. But the psychological trauma caused by a stunt gone wrong seems to have increased his fascination into full-blown pyromania. When looking for someone to don the Blowtorch armor for the Wrecking Company, Rosie found Oliver a natural. The battlesuit gives him the ability to generate fiery blasts.(Nihilist)
Blue Electra	Dan		Alternate identity for Spark. Used only once; discarded when Jensen Niedsen was seen on a bank security camera changing into Blue Electra.
Blue Knights	Doug		Big City police in powered armor. Designed to deal with wayward supers and rioters. Equipped with an array of non-lethal weaponry.
Blur	Dan		Rico Madina was born on the wrong side of the law. Raised among criminals, his mutant superspeed powers made it easier for him to steal yet frequently landed him in considerable trouble. Worked for a time for Bitch, but his luck ran out and he ended up in jail for his wrongdoings.
BobCat	Mike		A Pride member. Martial arts and sonic abilities. Answers to just “Bob.” Reasonable and level-headed. Wears dreadlocks and a mask.
Boxcar	Dan		Finnius Mclaen was a professional boxer who took too many bribes. One got him kicked out of the profession, so he turned to a life of crime. Where else could he get paid to beat up people and not have to show restraint? He joined with Dice when Snake Eyes talked him into doing the “tough” work. After the accident (see Dice listing), his work became a lot easier because he got a lot tougher with super strength.
Cancer	Derek		Bobby Shell was your basic down-on-his-luck loser who signed up as a medical experiment volunteer in search of a quick buck. The “experiment” turned out to be a crackpot scientist working on a project to do DNA splicing on live creatures. In a freak accident, Shell’s DNA was mixed with crustacean DNA, turning him into a bizarre human-crustacean hybrid. Shell was simply turned loose after the accident, where Libra found the poor creature wandering the eastern seaboard. She offered him acceptance, and recruited him into The Zodiac as Cancer the Crab. (Nihilist)
Cannon	Derek		"Boomer" Braddock was a larger-than-life ballplayer with a reputation for liking the good things money can bring a star athlete, especially the ladies. As a right fielder, he was a power hitter with decent speed who had the best throwing arm of his generation. When the Monarchs gained their powers, Braddock’s signature power was the ability to hurl things with unbelievable force. He uses his powers for crime because he needs the money to maintain the lifestyle his ball-playing days accustomed him to. (Mercenary)
Capricorn	Derek		Floyd Striker had suffered from masochism all of his life, and had finally ended up in a psychiatric facility because of his extreme urge to cause pain to himself. Libra had discovered a way to make someone almost impervious to harm, but the initial process was so astronomically painful that she couldn’t find a subject that could survive long enough to complete it. In search of someone with a high enough pain tolerance to survive, she found and kidnapped Striker. He survived the process, and was now virtually invulnerable - although he still felt pain. He readily agreed to join The Zodiac as Capricorn the Goat. (Psychopathic)
Captain Aryan	Doug		Seeing the success of the U.S. government’s super-patriot project, a group of neo-Nazis backed a similar underground program to create their own representative. Captain Aryan is a trained martial artist who carries a sharpened steel shield made in the form of a swastika.
Captain Ego	Andy		Arthur Wallace Brooks was an unemployed actor with dreams of becoming a leading man on a daytime soap opera. After apparently being abducted by aliens and given great powers, he assumed a new role – to be an even “better” Captain Wonder than the original.
Captain Fury (r)	Andy		Former army captain Slogan R. Fury took his honorable discharge and skill as a swordsman to the streets of Big City to fight crime. Although not part the US government’s super-patriot program, his positive example helped inspire his former superior officers to launch the program.
Captain Wonder (d)	Derek		Zoltran was an alien refugee who fought crime on his adopted home world of earth while maintaining the guise of mild- mannered earthling Steve Coltrain. He was later split into two beings... his dark side retaining all of his powers (causing evil as Wonder Man), and his good side becoming normal human Steve Coltrain. Galactic supermage Tisophanes sensed this had caused a shift in the balance of power on earth, and so gave Steve Coltrain the ability to magically transform into a new Captain Wonder. He was unfailingly positive and believed in the essential goodness of human nature; a true hero's hero. He was killed trying to contain the Christmas Eve Massacre. (Upholding the Good)
Catapult units	Daniel		Function: Artillery. Catapults (they look like a cross between a small tank and a steam calliope) provide AIM’s long range, indirect, fire support. Catapults are typically equipped with a variety of biological weapons. Cannot move and fire. Very slow when moving on treads, but very fast when moving in a straight line using antigravity pods.
Catfish	Mike		Power-armored member of Pride. Also drives the vehicle - The SewerCAT - A submersible that can navigate the sewers using retractable wheels. Likes to fish in his free time.
Chainsaw	Derek		Terrance Clayton happened upon the supervillain business by accident. He and Buddy Hanlin were high school football buddies until they both flunked out. After that, they were both construction workers who floated from job to job because they couldn’t get along with anyone but each other. They were both hell-raisers, bigots, and generally uneducated redneck losers. Rosie came across the pair by chance, and decided they were perfect for the destructive nature of the roles of Chainsaw and Jackhammer in the Wrecking Company. The Chainsaw armor gives the wearer great strength and a deadly saw device over one hand. (Thrill Seeker)
The Chessmen	Derek		A well-funded and careful group with considerable resources. Their motives are not entirely clear; in many ways, it seems as though all of their capers have been building toward something, but it's not clear what. Many of their crimes have involved chess or a chess-related motif. Membership coincides with the pieces of one side on a chess board. There are eight high-powered agents in battlesuits (The Pawns), and a unique super villain for each of the pieces. The group is led by a genius inventor (King) and a power-mad sorceress (Queen).
The Chinese Zodiac	Andy		A group of super-powered martial artists based out of San Francisco’s Chinatown. Members are Dog, Dragon, Hare, Horse, Monkey, Ox, Pig, Ram, Rat, Rooster, Snake, Tiger.
The Cloakers	Derek		Inter-galactic fiends who spread misery and evil. Created by the evil archmage Zelmadrak as a twisted mockery of Tisophanes’ noble Seekers.
Codex	Pete		Hulking mentalist and prospective Furies member.
Col. Thunder	Derek		Army colonel Peter Stone was selected to become one of the government's "super-soldiers". In addition to the usual experimental treatments to boost his strength, speed, etc., he also underwent surgery to implant special sonic amplifiers in his hands. These allow him to create loud sonic booms when he strikes with his fists, generate a sonic blast by shouting through his cupped hands like a megaphone, etc. He was slated to be a member of the aborted Vanguard national super team. He is currently semi-retired. (Responsibility of Power)
Colt, Bruce	Dan		Bruce Colt started his career as a secret agent with a License to Kill. When supers arrived on the scene, he was put in charge of Poltergeist (see listing) and later transferred to the secret Office of Special Services. Bruce works behind the scenes to monitor the activities of various supervillain groups.
Condor	Rick		A military-trained aviation specialist. Equipped with a state-of-the-art helicopter equipped with radar, stealth shields and precision artillery.
Cool Cat	Mike		Cool-Cat, a.k.a. Rosco Tilwilliger, is an angry mutant beatnik with cat ears. Mutant abilities are cold-based powers, which include invisibility.
Contractor	Dan		Stephen Baxter was forced through the same program as his sister Judith (see Bitch listing), although his focus was more scientific than hers. He used his knowledge to generate a nuclear explosion that gave superpowers to the members of the Destruction Crew he leads. Contractor has many tools of the trade and, like the rest of the Crew, is a deadly force. He also has real hatred for his sister and believes she is always up to no good.
Copter	Dan		Its abilities lie in being able to change into a robot from a helicopter. Known abilities are flight and a deadly killing attack.
The Council For Survival	Derek		Original name for the Survivalists villain group.
Crash & Burn	Doug		Siblings with great strength and fire control powers, respectively.
The Crime Coalition	Doug		A collection of solo villains who banded together in hopes of defeating the Furies. The group's membership is Dreadnought, Ferret, Hurricane, Ion and Iron Bolt.
The Crimson Avenger	Daniel		Deceased - more than once. Little is known of this vampiric hero and his enchanted blade, Heart Seeker.
Crunch	Dan		Crunch is a smart troll whose intelligence makes him a mutant among other magical creatures. When Ivy met Crunch she suggested he see the world by being a superhero. Although a little rough as a hero, breaking bones now and then, Crunch has a good heart. When public sentiment went against heroes, he retreated to Ivy’s Plantopia where he helps her on occasional projects. Crunch is Smash’s cousin.
Cyclone	Derek		Phil Jordan was a college student given amazing powers of super-speed due to stumbling upon an anti-gravity experiment that had unexpected results. The accident triggered his own latent mutant powers. Cyclone was killed by Worg, but was somehow brought back via time-travel. He has a positive, hyperactive outlook and personality. (Early in his career, Thrill of Adventure; later Upholding the Good)
Darkstar	Andy		A villain whose gravitic powers mimic those of a black hole, Darkstar is most known for draining Inviant’s considerable strength and kidnapping him.
DeadEye	Doug		A former R&D designer for DuroTech Industries, Eric Desmond is a marksman with a fondness for laser sidearms and grudge against law enforcement officers. Responsible for the deaths of heroes Silver Serpent and Stalker, as well as dozens of police officers. For a time DeadEye’s muscular system was enhanced with tri-onics, although these devices were later magically removed by Mr. Wizard.
DeathShadow	Doug		Jonas Boston died in a cave-in while mining for silver in the mid 1700s, but his spirit has remained on Earth to help ease the transition of those slated to die. During his centuries of work he became sick of death and now attempts to prevent premature deaths whenever possible.
Demon units	Daniel		Function: Infantry. AIM’s primary foot-soldier, these skeletal, spiked and clawed robots (smaller versions of Terrorbyte) are designed to inspire terror. Their super-hard claws can cut through most substances with ease, even breaching powered armor eventually. Demons tend to arrive by the dozen. They are fast, agile, and can shrug off small arms fire.
Demolition Man	Andy		Conrad Jackson is a burly, barrel-chested man with the ability to generate large concussive blasts at will. Not the brightest tool in the shed, Demolition Man still likes to show he's smarter than people think. He appears involved with Fear out of some unknown loyalty rather than a villainous nature.
The Destruction Crew	Dan		A mercenary team, created in a nuclear explosion by Contractor, bent on destruction. There seems to be an ulterior motive to the group – several top-secret devices have been stolen while the Destruction Crew kept superheroes distracted with their rampages. Members are Live Wire, Masonry, Rusty, Tar and Windstorm.
Dice	Dan		A group that specializes in theft. They tend to be used by the Mafia and other underworld undesirables. One theft involved a break-in at a chemical factory, where things didn’t quite go as planed. The team was exposed to chemicals with mutagenic qualities. Their powers make them more versatile for jobs and they fear less from Supers. Snake Eyes is their leader.
Disc (I) (d)	Andy		Darren Fisk was an Olympic hopeful in the discus competition. Facing mounting bills as a college student, he answered a newspaper ad seeking trained athletes. Bankrolled by Fear, he found his abilities improved by a sophisticated bodysuit. Disc was ultimately killed by Moonsword as he attempted to open fire on a crowd of bystanders.
Disc (II) (r)	Doug		Daughter of the original Disc. Uses a body suit to controls circular discs of energy. Originally driven by her hatred of Moonsword, her father’s killer, her convictions changed after she witnessed the death of Cyclone at the hands of Worg.
Doctor Dread	Andy		Morton Dread is megalomaniacal villain bent on ruling the world. His keen mind has the ability to move objects and he somehow has obtained enchaned chain mail armor that protects him from harm. He is the leader of Inferno and Storm and created the monstrous Axemen.
Doctor Enigma	Dave		Eccentric but brilliant dimension-traveling super-scientist from another world. Spent time with Guardians and then Furies before moving on.
Doctor Robert	Doug		Geneticist Robert Eischen, an admitted racist known for his questionable experiments aimed at improving mankind’s genetic stock. Leader of the Inheritors.
The Dogs of War	Dan		A villain team known for stealing government Defense projects. They are a military style unit whose motive seems to be building the Ultimate War Machine. Members include Copter, Jet, Sub, Tank and their unseen leader, The General. It is assummed the General has an inside connection with the military, but this has yet to be proven.
Doubles	Dan		Alan and Steven Evans, like most twins, did everything together. They grew up, joined the military, got kicked out and started a life of crime together. Alan specializes in munitions while Steven specializes in technical matters. Both are very talented at break-ins. They often acted like they knew what each other was thinking, until the accident (see Dice listing). Now they really do know what each other thinks. Their one-two punch can knock anyone out, and it gets worse when they double again and make their opponents see quadruple.
Dreadnought	Doug		Former henchman of DeadEye, equipped with Iron Guard's Mark-III battle armor.
Dream Reaver	Derek		Samuel Sandoval was a fringe psychologist specializing in dream research. His advanced studies took an unexpected turn when he unlocked within his own mind the ability to manipulate, control and manifest dreams. He found his newfound power intoxicating and soon turned from healthcare professional to mental manipulator. He joined The Survivalists to gain access to a wide and fascinating array of dreamers to play with…including super-heroes. (Psychopath)
Duotron (d)	Derek		The original leader of the Council For Survival, Duotron was an incredibly advanced artificial life form. He had a great affinity for technology in addition to the heightened strength, speed and hardiness one would expect from an android. Duotron was destroyed under unknown circumstances not long after Lion was killed in battle with Black Panther. His “death” was a turning point for the group. When they returned, it was under the name of The Survivalists. (Power Lust)
Dwarf Star	Doug		Tired of being a bouncer for a rundown casino in Nevada, Mark La Forge and three fellow employees decided to rob the place. While planning their heist, their isolated desert cabin was bathed in radiation by a passing meteorite, giving each of them powers. As Dwarf Star he is impressively strong and can disrupt the cohesion of an opponent’s molecules, leaving the person susceptible to attack.
Earth	Doug		Mack Bowers was a construction working on new Colorado office building. While visiting a local convenience store, he and three other customers were transformed into the four manifestations of nature - Air, Earth, Fire and Water. As Earth he draws strength and mass from the ground.
Earthmaster	Dan		As per the Champions supplement.
Earthstar	Daniel		Once there was a star who wondered what it would be like to be a man. The giant, fiery hero once fought the Elements to a draw. Earthstar has never spoken, so little else is known about this enigmatic individual.
The Ebony Knight	Andy		Alberto Stork was technical genius who made a fortune supplying crime-fighting technology to law enforcement agencies nationwide. Wheelchair-bound for most of his life, he ultimately create an impressive battlesuit so he could take a more hands-on approach to fighting crime.
Elasticite	Derek		Dr. Brian Jennings gained the ability to stretch and morph his body after a lab accident during a project designed to find a way to create a more malleable steel that didn't lose any strength. He decided to use his powers for good while he looked for a way to reverse the process, but never really felt comfortable in the spandex. He used humor as a defense mechanism, often making silly jokes with his powers and such. (Unwanted Power)
Element Man	Derek		A powerful mutant with the ability to transmute elements a la Jan Arrah from the Legion of Super-Heroes. (Responsibility of Power)
The Elements	Doug		In ancient times, philosophers believed the world's component parts could be traced back to four elements – fire, air, earth and water. Their manifestations - volcanic eruptions, tornadoes, earthquakes and tsunami - have become rarer and yet more intense during the intervening centuries. Beginning in the mid-1980s, such intense meteorological phenomena have been immediately followed by the appearance of four humanoid figures, dubbed The Elements, who have added to the resulting destruction.
El Gato	Mike		A professional wrestler with enhanced strength. La Gata is his girl friend. Joined the Pride briefly in order to get a PR boost during a slump in his career. Has since gone back into the ring full time. Considers Big Time a hero.
Emerald	Andy		Part of an alien police corps assigned to a sector of space whose only inhabited planet happens to be Earth. Equipped with a glowing sword, Emerald first appeared during World War II, disguising herself as a Red Cross nurse to help injured soldiers. Emerald’s appearance has changed over the years, so many are unaware she is the same person. Exposure to Earth’s atmosphere caused her skin to change color from green to peach. And, after the energy cells in her sword died, she switched to a steel sword.
Envy	Doug		A sentient manifestation of envy. Envy is a lanky, brown-haired man who wears a gray bodysuit with green highlights. He has the uncanny ability to mimic the appearance and abilities of others.
Excalibur units	Daniel		Function: Planetary siege. A single 30m tall Excalibur unit can lay siege to a continent, battle entire nations, or destroy orbiting starships with ease, and a single salvo from an Excalibur’s particle cannon can destroy all but invulnerable superheroes. Very slow. As target size decreases, weapon accuracy decreases.
Extreme	Daniel		Extreme is believed to be one of the legendary Quanta, one of the first races to evolve after the Big Bang. He has significant strength and super abilities, which are further boosted by the golden bracers he wears.
Fastball	Derek		Lefty McGann was the best pitcher of his day, bar none. He made more in endorsements and salary than any player in baseball. But all that was lost when he gained his powers. He could throw amazing blasts of baseball-shaped energy (the form is probably a psychosomatic limitation) but he couldn’t even get Nike on the phone anymore. Embittered, he sticks with the villainous former players for money and revenge. (Mercenary)
Fear	Andy		A group of villains who, bent on world domination, have clashed repeatedly with the Furies. Members include Black Feather, DeadEye, Demolition Man, Hornet, Psi-Arm, Vector, Veil, Vertigo and Worg. Former members are Big Time, Disc (d) and The Unstoppable Man.
The Ferans	Doug		A proud, long-lived race of aliens with a not-yet-revealed interest in Earth.
Ferret	Doug		Max Ferrote is a street thief who learned as a teenager that he has the ability to stretch and reshape his skin, allowing him to pass through small openings or perfectly disguise himself as another person.
Field Mouse	Melynda		Office of Special Services field agent who discovered destruction of San Sebastian at the hands of Fear.
Fire	Doug		Kevin Campbell was a truck driver on a run through Colorado. While visiting a local convenience store, he and three other customers were transformed into the four manifestations of nature - Air, Earth, Fire and Water. As Fire he can generate and control flames, including to propel himself through the air.
Firebug	Andy		A tiny insectoid villainess with the ability to generate flame. Distinguishable from Firefly in that she is usually swathed in flames.
FireDrake	Jerry		FireDrake was a slim young man with red skin, straight black hair, pointy ears and a spiked, prehensile tail that looked like a jet flame when he flew. He had a mutant metabolism dependant on sulfur that allowed him elemental control of fire.
Firefly	Andy		A tiny insectoid villainess with the powers of a lightning bug. Similar to Firebug, but generates light instead of flames.
Fireman	Derek		Frankie Finetti had the best slider and nerves of steel in the business. There was no game so big he couldn’t close it out without breaking a sweat. He’d won the relievers’ “Fireman of the Year” award for 5 years running when the storm struck. Before, putting out fires was a metaphor for what he did; now it is literal. His signature power is the ability to generate and control amazing amounts of water. This snapped the nerves of steel, and Frankie is pretty much unhinged now. He seems to want to die, and causes destruction with wanton abandon whenever he can. (Nihilist)
Flair, Lincoln	Doug		Fast-talking, cigar-chomping, semi-successful professional sports manager who latched onto superhero/athlete Big Time. Prefers his adopted nickname of “Honest Abe.”
Flamestar	Derek		See listing for Icestar.
Fly	Dan		Steven Slater discovered at an early age that he had the mutant abilities of a fly – increased strength, shrinking, flight and even the ability to become a small insect. Life hadn’t given him many good breaks, so he thought he would take advantage of this one. He became a thief for hire, working jobs for Bitch and the Destruction Crew, among others.
Flycatcher	Derek		Sammy Jefferson was the man who could catch anything hit to center field. The man could play right behind second base and somehow still make catches on the warning track. He loved the game and it showed in the way he flew around the field. When the accident came, Sammy’s signature power was astounding speed and an uncanny ability to intercept flying things. He misses baseball, but loves using his powers. (Thrill Seeker)
Four of a Kind	Andy		A blaster-equipped fellow whose claim to fame is his ability to create three duplicates of himself and then triangulate (quadrulate?) their attacks with great accuracy.
Full House	Andy		A 15' tall behemoth whose strength equals that of most superheroic bricks.
The Furies (I)	--		Big City’s pre-eminent group of superheroes. Founded by Sledgehammer, the organizations charter members are Grey Arrow, Klaxon, Lightning Fist, Nucleon, Professor Clue and Snowstorm.
The Furies (II)	--		The evil counterparts of the Furies superhero group, from an alternate dimension. Lead by Warlock, counterpart of Mr. Wizard.
The Furies (III)	Derek Doug		Big City street gang of mutants who modeled their identities after those of the original Furies.
Fusion	Erik		An energy projector whose abilities are powered by cold fusion.
F/X	Doug		John Sebastian Ryder is a premiere special effects technician, recruited by the U.S. government to assist on occasional espionage missions. As F/X he uses state-of-the-art, miniaturized computers to generate incredibly realistic illusions.
Gemini	Derek		Elaine and Veronica Goldman were conjoined twins born linked at the skull. For years, they survived only in hospitals and special care, because surgery could not separate them. When they were 10 years old, their parents agreed to try an experimental surgery-free procedure to separate the twins. Unbeknownst to them, the experiment was Libra’s brainchild, designed to create a person who could split into two beings. The project gave them the ability to take a single form or split into two at will, and enhanced their latent mental powers to superhuman levels. It also made them quite mad. Years later, they now do Libra's bidding as Gemini of The Zodiac. (Psychopathic)
Gluttony	Doug		A sentient manifestation of excess. Gluttony looks like an overweight, somewhat spacy fellow with light-brown hair, whose costume appears vaguely like a monk's robe and stole. Gluttony draws upon the powers and abilities of others, using them for his own enjoyment.
Granite	Nelson		The super-strong, density-powered leader of SHIFT.
Grey Arrow	Doug		Ghreydon Wallick was a Big City police officer who developed a phobia of guns after seeing his partner crippled and several fellow officers killed by gunfire. A former Olympic hopeful in archery, he returned to the streets of Big City as Grey Arrow, wielding a bow with steel-tipped arrows.
Guardian I (d) Guardian II (d) Guardian III	Daniel
The Guardians	--		Superhero group founded by ex-SHIFT members Cyclone, Inviant and Sub-Micronian. Based out of the Transamerica Building in San Francisco, CA.
Halo	Andy		An angel who appeared and assisted the world’s heroes when the Earth was threatened.
Hatchet	Andy		The fastest member of the Axemen, made deadly by the energy-axes supplied to him by Doctor Dread.
Haywire	Daniel		Function: Electronic warfare. Haywire has the ability to control any electronic device within line of site or that it can connect to. Unarmored, slow.
Heavy Metal	Doug		Harry McDonough was an average Big City construction worker until the day the Destruction Crew attacked his work site while on their way to a heist. Harry, angered by the damage that hurt several co-workers and destroyed weeks of their work, confronted The Contractor and was promptly tossed into a vat of molten steel. As the Crew departed, laughing, Harry emerged with the newfound ability to change himself into any type of machinery he had a working knowledge of.
HellCat	Mike		Briefly a member of the Pride. Green Beret captain driven mad by a black ops special product. Considered a failed project, the only power he has is a total immunity to heat. An intense guy, open flames cause him to go berserk screaming about the “problem” and that the person he is hitting is part of it. HellCat is being held for psychiatric care by the US military.
HellFlame	Andy		A synthetic android created by Doctor Dread, HellFlame is immune to cold and uses a fire shield to fly and generate a barrage of fireballs.
Hellraiser	Andy		The nickname given to an evil cleric who, in the late 1980s, animated thousands of corpses and sent them on a rampage in Big City.
Hitchhiker	Doug		“Hitchhiker,” as he was dubbed by Shocker who first discovered him on a stretch of highway on the outskirts of Big City, is a cosmic bounty hunter. He is known to have great strength, skills in hand-to-hand combat and a firearm capable of damping even the most extraordinary healing abilities of paranormals.
Hornet	Andy		Originally appearing on the streets of Big City as a hero, Hornet's drastic appearance - a man's body with the head and wings of a giant insect - caused even those he helped to shun him. Hurt by this recurring slight, Hornet accepted Vertigo's invitation to join Fear. Equipped with a venomous sting and natural radar, he has shown a dislike of pesticides and radiation. Hornet now carries a condescending view of humans, treating them as cattle to be fed upon.
Hot Corner	Derek		Johnny Firestone was the Gold Glove third baseman of the Monarchs, and as good as he was at the "hot corner," that's how rotten a person he was. The kind of guy who’d give a freezing man an ice cream cone. The signature power he gained made him truly the master of the "hot corner", since he could now generate and control heat and flame. He’s an even worse person now, and likes to kill people and destroy things just for something to do. (Nihilist)
Hotshot	Derek		A marksman type guy with high-tech guns and body armor. (Seeks Justice)
Mr. Hrrmma-hrrmma	varies		The Hrrma-hrrmas are one of Big City’s oldest families, and through the generations various members have worked their way into upper levels of the military, government and other positions of power. Often found interacting behind the scenes with various superheroes, pushing paperwork and providing key plot information.
Hunter	Derek		A normal human trained to be a phenomenally good martial artist. Also possessed unusually keen senses. (Responsibility of Power)
Hurricane	Doug		A villainous speedster fond of attacking other fast heroes to make them look bad. Known to associate with DeadEye and Time Lord, his actions are more to acquire adrenaline rushes than commit crimes. (Thrill Seeker)
Icestar	Derek		Originally known as Flamestar, Stephanie Hammond had the mutant ability to absorb and redirect heat. Early in her career she was captured by Genocide and was going to be used for experimentation aboard a nuclear submarine in international waters. Faced with few alternatives, she exploded the reactor, destroying the sub and killing everyone aboard except herself. This overloaded her powers; where she once absorbed heat and redirected it, she now absorbed so much heat that she redirected cold. She originally became a heroine partly for protection from Genocide and partly for publicity to help boost her performing career. (Originally Thrill of Adventure, later Responsibility of Power)
Incindiarite	Dave		An extremely powerful and completely malevolent being comprised of swirling energy.
Inferno	Andy		A group of heat-based villains created by Doctor Dread. Members are Firebug, Firefly, Hellflame and Molten Man.
The Inheritors	Doug		Lead by wacko geneticist Robert Eischen, this group of super-powered neo-Nazis (Purifier, Captain Aryan and Mongrel Man) hope to enslave anyone who doesn’t fall within their strict definition of "pure" humans.
Interceptor	Derek		Christopher Morgan developed the Interceptor battle armor for a military project, but the finished product was too expensive to be practical for them. Keeping and refining the prototype, he became a bounty hunter specializing in super-powered bail-jumpers. Later, he joined the Guardians super-team and has been with them off and on for years. He is extremely intelligent and curious, especially about scientific or technical matters. He's also always tinkering with his armor... the current model is the mark VII. (Thrill of Adventure)
Intimidator	Jerry		Originally part of a fledgling special police squad, Intimidator was equipped with exo-armor that included strength-enhancing gauntlets and speed-enhancing boots. He gained genuine super powers while on a raid of a mafia crime lab, where the villains were conducting an experiment to create a super villain by binding a demonic force to a human host. Guess who crashed the party just in time to unwittingly become said host? Intimidator was also an attention-magnet who couldn't help but attract autograph hounds and media, even when in the middle of battling super-villains.
Inviant (r)	Dan		Inviant, short for invisible giant, was one man’s dream at becoming a superhero. After a gift from Magician, John Baker discovered he could become an invisible giant. While great fun at first, Inviant found there was a more serious side to being a superhero. After a few mishaps – including nearly being decapitated by a helicopter and later being drained of his great strength and kidnapped, he decided to just disappear altogether.
Inviso	Derek		Silas Glass was a very insecure youth. His greatest wish was to not be noticed, for being noticed was usually followed by being ridiculed. One day in his late teens, his wish was granted when he manifested the mutant power to turn invisible at will. He used his powers for theft before encountering Duotron (who could detect Silas) while on a job. The android was intrigued at the thought of an invisible ally, and offered Silas a spot in the Council For Survival and a chemical that could greatly increase his strength and stamina. Silas agreed, and Inviso was born. (Mercenary)
Ion	Doug		Arthur Enwood, a former security guard at DuroTech Industries, was a dreamer who thought life owed him something. His beliefs were rewarded when DeadEye provided him with Spark’s old costume, thereby providing him with the ability to generate and manipulate electricity.
Iron Bolt	Doug		Thomas Burkeholme was a bored and rich hunter who decided to challenge himself against the mettle of superheroes. Still a big game hunter at heart, he specifically enjoys hunting super-powered beasts with his crossbow, be they heroes or villains.
Iron Cross	Dan		Iron Cross is the best Cross player who ever lived. (Think of roller derby combined with lacrosse.) So good he decided to try and be a superhero. Iron Cross works with Guardians when his schedule permits. His Cross playing has given him a unique fighting style that gives villains pause.
Iron Fist	Nelson
Iron Guard (d)	Daniel		Although nearly invulnerable in his powered armor, Iron Guard was killed when struck by an acid-filled tanker truck while fighting other heroes. Iron Guard was possessed by the arm of the 30th Century robot Terrorbyte. Terrorbyte’s arm was grafted onto the terminally ill Iron Guard in an attempt to extend his life.
Iron Maiden	Dave		Powerful mutant brick babe taken in by a kindly Furies member while still a mischievous runaway punk. Eventually matured into a responsible hero -for the most part anyway. She is confident and still sometimes brash. Through persistent hard work, her powers have expanded over the years. Left Furies when it briefly disbanded and became an activist for several social issues involving runaways, abused children, etc. She became wealthy and even more famous with her "Do it now, dammit" advertisements for her own sports apparel company.
Isaac	Mike		Created by Monolith Corp. around a mysterious Core Device, Isaac was a PR tool robot designed to get Monolith weapons contracts while putting on a good face for the public. Since the problems with AIM and their possible connection with Isaac’s origin, Isaac has had all weapon systems removed and has retired from active super hero work. He spends most of this time at MIT involved in AI research.
Ivy	Dan		Ivy is a druid with the ability to summon animals and control plants. Her forest lies somewhere in Northern Canada and Alaska. Ivy's mother, Oak, decided druids need a voice outside the forest to protect them, so she sent Ivy to Big City. Ivy has gone to great lengths to bring understanding about the forest to the world. After her mother’s illness and death, she retreated to her utopian island Plantopia.
Jackhammer	Derek		See listing for Chainsaw. The Jackhammer battlesuit features a jackhammer device that can rapid-fire energy bolts or strike rapid-fire with great force. (Thrill Seeker)
Jet	Dan		Jet both an airplane and robot form, and is fast in both. He also has a powerful but limited number of missiles and ammunition for armament.
Kaleidoscope	Dan		Kaleidoscope is a master thief with the ability to change himself into any form. It’s thought he was part of some secret spy project, but in truth he can’t remember anything before waking up in a San Francisco hospital on the Fourth of July. In his attempt to leave the hospital he ran into members of the Hippies street gang. They felt sorry for him so treated him in as one of their own. After an introduction into LSD the Hippies discovered he could change himself into other things, so they called him Kaleidoscope. The Hippies told him all of the advantages about being anything you want and what you could steal to get it. So Kaleidoscope became a thief. He still hangs out with the Hippies every now and again but is mostly on his own. He was put into prison by the Furies, but has done his time.
King	Derek		Niall McMasters was an up-and-coming chess prodigy, but his career was derailed by psychological instability when under competitive pressure. Still brilliant, he became a very successful inventor and multimillionaire. He eventually came to believe that most so-called super-villains failed in their schemes because they simply had no grasp of strategy or seeing the big picture, talents he had in almost super-human measure. He decided to create a group of supers to do his bidding and re-enter competition. But this time, his chessboard would be the world! While still assembling his group, he came in contact with the sorceress Astrigania, and she agreed to join his enterprise as the Queen and recruit magically-oriented counterparts to his technologically-based men. Their colossal egos often clash, but so far they’ve managed to keep the group together. (Power Lust)
King's Bishop	Derek		Dr. Sergei Bronne is one of the world's leading brain surgeons. In his work he discovered what he believed to be the key to unlocking the brain’s psionic potentials. He recklessly tested his theories on himself, and was proven right; he gained considerable mental powers. But he couldn't be sure if it was due to something specific to himself, and his Hippocratic Oath prevented him from experimenting on other humans. He needed more research, but couldn’t get the funding. McMasters agreed to fund Bronne's experiments in exchange for Bronne joining the Chessmen as the King's Bishop. Bronne agreed, though he is exceedingly uncomfortable with being a "super-villain" (it goes against his ethics) and will likely leave as soon as he can. Only the promise of someday being able to unlock a new era for humanity keeps him around. (Unwanted Power)
King's Knight	Derek		Donovan Reed was a childhood friend of Niall McMasters whose life never seemed to go anywhere as an adult. A compulsive gambler, he basically became a down-and-out loser by the age of 30. McMasters happened upon his old friend and got him cleaned up, dried out, got his debts paid off and generally got him back on his feet. Reed was eternally grateful for this second chance, and became McMasters' natural choice to don the battle armor designed for the King’s Knight. He is fanatically loyal to King, and takes his job very seriously. (Mercenary)
King's Rook	Derek		King's Rook is the result of an experiment of King's that is simultaneously one of his most and least successful. His true identity isn’t even known; he was apparently a transient grabbed to be the subject of the experiment. A treatment with massive doses of chemicals and radiation gave him unbelievable strength and resilience, but also destroyed most of his mind. Now the poor brute serves as King's enforcer, the King's Rook. (Nihilist)
Kitty Hawk	Mike		Briefly a member of the Pride. Designed a powered Wing that allowed flight. In the crux of a mid-life crisis, decided to take up superhero as a hobby. Has since quit the biz and gone back to research.
Klaxon	Andy Rick		A fellow with sound-based powers.
La Gata	Mike		El Gato's girlfriend, possessing no powers or mentionable skills. Was just tagging along with El Gato and took an opportunity to dress up in a cute costume. Nearly killed by Talos, she has since recovered.
Laser	Dave		A laser-equipped villainess with sadistic tendencies.
Lechery	Doug		A sentient manifestation of lust. Lechery looks like an oversexed porn star in her prime, always dangerously close to spilling out of whatever revealing item she is wearing at the time. She has a strong ability to influence others to do her bidding out of their desire for her.
Leo (I)	Derek		See the write-up for Lion. Although never realized by Big City's heroes, the original Leo of The Zodiac was the same character as Lion. He was working for Duotron as a mole in Libra's group. (Psychopath)
Leo (II)	Derek		Manuel DelGato was an animal trainer fascinated by the speed and power of the great cats. He was recruited by Libra and given the powers of a humanoid lion to join The Zodiac as the new Leo the Lion. (Thrill Seeker)
Libra	Derek		Maria Sue Cale is one of the world’s most brilliant inventors and ruthless masterminds. She knew from an early age that she was destined for greatness because of her genius. She believes that obtaining anything in the world is simply a matter of finding the right combination of circumstances to make it happen … and if you can’t find that balance, you create it. That philosophy led to the formation of The Zodiac as her private strike force, with herself in the role of Libra the Balance. She gave many of the members their powers and the group's loyalty is generally quite strong. Her own abilities rest almost entirely in her uncanny scientific skills and ability to instantly assess (and technologically mimic) others’ abilities. (Essentially, she is a techno-mimic.) (Power Lust)
Light Wave	Doug		Tired of being a dealer for a rundown casino in Nevada, Vince Russell and three fellow employees decided to rob the place. While planning their heist, their isolated desert cabin was bathed in radiation by a passing meteorite, giving each of them powers. As Light Wave he has the quickness, intangibility and flight capabilities of light itself.
Lightning Fist	Andy		Robert Van Doren was a rock guitarist whose amp was struck by lightning while he was practicing his guitar. The accident charged him with electricity, boosting his existing proficienty with martial arts and allowing him to travel great distances as a bolt of lightning. Robbie called himself Lightning Fist and joined Furies to put his powers to good use.
Lion (d)	Derek		Leo King was a survival nut living in the mountains near a military test site (unknown to him) when he was caught in the same chemical weapons test that gave Black Bear his powers. It had similar results in Leo, perhaps increasing his strength and speed even more. He was also recruited by Duotron for the Council For Survival, since the Council's objectives meshed well with his own apocalyptic worldview. Duotron found the legendary Nemean Lion skin, and gave it to Leo to use as Lion. Lion was later killed in battle with Black Panther. (Psychopath)
Live Wire	Dan		Christen Stophonopolous was a skilled electrician, whose greed and interest in causing pain made him volunteer to become the electrified member of the Destruction Crew.
Living Laser	Daniel		Villaineous master of sentient light.
Maelstrom	Doug		Tired of being a pit boss for a rundown casino in Nevada, Oscar Mondell and three fellow employees decided to rob the place. While planning their heist, their isolated desert cabin was bathed in radiation by a passing meteorite, giving each of them powers. As Maelstrom he can project damaging cosmic rays and painfully disrupt the thoughts of others.
Magician (d)	Dan		Lord Magnus Sherwood, a stage show magician with an interest in magic and antiquities, somehow evolved into a very powerful entity. Equipped with his CAPE, CANE and HAT he has unlimited power and pops in from time to time and to make things interesting for the Furies. Magician was apparently killed, but some think he is still alive and merely waiting for the right moment to reappear. He is the father of Talisman.
Maid Marian	Nelson		A burly, female archer.
The Manager	Derek		Mickey Dunn was always a winning manager, because he had a brilliant baseball mind. But he was also fiery-tempered control freak who ruled his teams with an iron hand. Most of his players hated him and he never stayed with a team more than a few years. The accident gave him the ability to truly "manage" his players, as he could now impose his will on others directly via telepathic control. He tries to keep the Monarchs together mostly because he can’t stand the idea of letting them go. The man simply must be the one calling the shots. (Power Lust)
Masonry	Dan		Yurry Cherienko, born to an impoverished family in Russia, was used to oppression and failure. When given the opportunity to make money and cause havoc, he jumped at the chance and joined the Destruction Crew. His powers are based on the ability to shift form of the cement that makes up his body. Note: After coming to the United States, Yurry changed his name to Henry Mason.
Mastermind	Dave		Rumored leader of Pentagram villain group.
Mind Owl	Andy		George Williams dedicated himself to study psychiatry after his own latent mutant powers began to emerge while he was a teenager. After earning his PhD and taking the identity of Mind Owl, he served as a psychiatric expert to Special Forces.
Mind Shadow	Daniel		Mind Shadow is an extra-terrestrial sent to Earth to observe the customs and lifestyles of its inhabitants, because the collective mind of his race is considering future contact with the human race. Mind Shadow is a trained starship pilot with a broad spectrum of mental powers.
Miss America	Andy		Rebecca Prince is the second-generation representative of the US government’s super-patriot project. She is incredibly strong and is equipped with the specially-made shield originally used by Alpha Prime.
The Missing Link	Erik		An anthropologist with the unusual ability to turn into a 50’-tall, intelligent gorilla. A gentle soul despite his savage appearance.
Missile	Dave		An armored and enigmatic villain who can project missles around virtually any barrier.
The Mob	Andy		Little is known about this emotionally disturbed fellow, other than when he is around violence it triggers violent schizophrenia, as well his mutant ability to duplicate into 8 identical individuals.
Molten Man	Andy		Incredibly strong, searing hot and rooted to the ground wherever he stands, Molten Man is virtually a walking volcano. Inferno’s powerhouse.
The Monarchs	Derek		A one-time baseball team whose members all gained powers unexpectedly when a freakish energy storm rocked their team jet. Many of them were psychologically unable to handle the experience and became mentally ill. All were thrown out of professional baseball and found themselves without their accustomed niche in the world. They’ve since turned to crime. Some are in it strictly for the money, while others revel in their power and destruction. Members are Pitchback (C), Stretch (1B), Pivot (2B), Short (SS), Hot Corner (3B), Slugger (LF), Flycatcher (CF), Cannon (RF), Fastball (SP), and Fireman (RP). They are led by The Manager.
Mongoose	Dan		Mohammed Ishbijan was an archaeologist to some and a grave robber to others. Pursuing an obscure reference to a cult called the snake killers, he found the remains of one of the cult’s leaders in Egypt. Mohammed believed great power and wealth could be found, and what he discovered was an amulet that could turn him into a man-sized Mongoose, a beast known for killing snakes with its blazing speed and sharp teeth. Mohammed decided to restart the cult as its leader. Over time he gained the wealth and power that he sought. However, when White Cobra (see listing) came onto the scene, his followers insisted he prove himself and kill the snake. He allied himself with Bitch and her rabble in the hopes of killing White Cobra, but failed. He was thrown in prison, where he waits for his next opportunity.
Mongrel Man	Doug		A genetically engineered and brainwashed humanoid, created from the DNA of several non-Aryan men. Mongrel Man is a muscular, brutish figure who unquestioningly follows Dr. Robert.
The Monster			As per the Champions supplement.
Moonshadow (I)	Andy		An alien with energy-draining abilities. It’s unclear how or why he originally came to Earth, but once here Moonshadow was discovered by Granite and decided to use his abilities to fight crime.
Moonshadow (II) (d)	Derek		Gary Klein's wife was brutally murdered at the hands of criminals in revenge for Klein's uncovering of an insurance fraud scheme. He vowed revenge, and trained himself to become a vigilante detective. Donning a costume for the first time at the age of 40, he was one of the oldest heroes in the Furies Universe. He was grim and driven, not above hurting people for a good cause. He was killed while trying to control rioting in the aftermath of the Christmas Eve Massacre. (Seeks Justice)
Moonsword	Dave		Ambassador to the United States from the Higara Caste, a semi-secret Japanese society of extraordinary ability, which are shrouded in legend and mystery as ancient defenders of the world. Current leader of Guardians. Killed Disc while briefly with Furies. Very powerful mutant with strong code of honor, her duty is essentially her life.
Mr. Wizard	Daniel		Gandulphus the Gray is an incarnate Mair spirit, an entity that exists in its own dimension as a cloud of radiant thought possessing complete control over its surroundings. Centuries ago Gandulphus and six companions came to Earth, incarnating human form and taking only powers and abilities found in the world of man. Gandulphus has functioned for centuries as an arch-mage, protecting Earth’s dimension from harm.
Mudslinger	Dan		Alex Mizuno was a dirty politician, taking kickbacks and doing favors for those who bribed him. One such kickback was a nuclear dumping facility where a company paid him big money to turn his back on the waste they were creating. In an effort to prove the site’s safety to environmental activists trying to get it shut down, Alex toured the facility. Little did he know how the radiation would affect him. Hours later he returned home and, during an angry argument with his wife, he accidently propelled a large mudball at her! Hence began the career of the Mudslinger. His powers enable him to move through the ground or throw large quantities of muck.
Nebula	Doug		Tired of being a waitress for a rundown casino in Nevada, Shelly Watters and three fellow employees decided to rob the place. While planning their heist, their isolated desert cabin was bathed in radiation by a passing meteorite, giving each of them powers. As Nebula she can manipulate powerful cosmic rays.
Negator	Dave		A villain who can generate powerful bolts of energy and even render opponent transparent.
Neutralizer (r)	Daniel		Neutralizer has the ability to neutralize the powers of others regardless of their source. In his secret identity, Neutralizer is president of the Big City chapter of the Grey Arrow Fan Club.
Nova	Derek		A red-clad brick, kind of a forerunner of Captain Wonder. (Upholding the Good)
Nucleon	Andy		Robert Garret was a research scientist at Lawrence Livermore Labs who was irradiated when the site’s nuclear accelerator malfunctioned. As Nucleon, he has the ability to modify objects at the molecular level.
Darby O'Blackheart	Mike		Some other time or dimension spawned this thoroughly evil little creature. He claims to be a leprechaun and wields massive magical powers to back the claim up. He can alter the luck of a target with extreme and immediate results for either good or ill (usually ill). He's also been known to teleport, travel dimensions, transform objects and create powerful illusions. He seems to be obsessed with gold and will do nearly anything to get as much of it as possible.
Omne	Doug		A powerful entity who claims to be an all-knowing deity. Appeared on Earth with the intention of capturing several meta-humans and determining how they would react in dangerous situations once their powers were removed.
Orb (green)	Andy		Mysterious glowing orb that landed in a small English village and turned its inhabitants into mindless zombies, then departed.
Orb (red)	Daniel		Strange Orbs often appear with AIM units, although the link between them is undetermined. A single red Orb is always accompanied by multiple silver orbs that orbit it.. The Orbs are known to have attacked Terrorbyte on one occasion.
Orb (silver)	Daniel		Strange Orbs often appear with AIM units, although the link between them is undetermined. Multiple silver Orbs always accompany a single red Orb. Dr. Enigma discovered that a silver Orb was an extrusion into our space from another dimension, and were created by no earthly technology.
Kelly O'Rourke	Andy		Lt. Kelly O’Rourke is a hard-nosed police detective, armed with a semi-automatic handgun. Drives a 1972 MGB ragtop.
Pathfinder	Doug		Thomas Eagle was a police detective with an unerring knack for following tracks of any kind. Temporarily gained increased strength and the ability to fly after donning a Sioux totem.
Pentagram	Dave		A team of villains bent on conquering the world - how unusual! The team is comprised of Missile, Smother, Red Devil Bot, Negator, and Laser. The behind-the-scenes leader of this team, a hooded figure known as Mastermind, is rarely seen.
Phase	Dan		Michael McCormick was born with the ability to phase in and out of the real world. He wanted to use his powers for good, but felt he was no match for most super-powered people, so he just phased himself out of the picture.
Phoenix	Doug		Phoenix is the descendent of an alien culture that tried to settle on Earth centuries ago. His people were fragile in colder temperatures yet possessed amazing recuperative abilities. They gained strength from fire and weighed so little they could fly. Persecuted for their inhuman abilities, yet able to survive all of the attacks by suspicious local townspeople, the aliens gave rise to the legend of the phoenix. Ray Simpson himself was found and raised by an archeologist couple in Egypt after a meteor struck near their dig site, and is unaware of his alien background. Because Phoenix doesn't believe he can be seriously injured, he maintains a light attitude regardless of whatever is going on around him.
Pisces	Derek		Salvatore Portelli was a merchant marine who was thrown overboard during a violent storm. He was rescued by a woman of a mysterious race called the Aquans, but told he could never leave their city because they didn’t want the outside world to know of them. They made some genetic modifications to allow him to survive and thrive under the sea, but essentially kept him captive for years. He eventually escaped, later returning and destroying their city. While using his aquatic powers for piracy, Libra offered him the chance to go after bigger fish in The Zodiac as Pisces the Fishes. (Mercenary)
Pitchback	Derek		Peter Harrison was a manager’s dream - a superlative defensive catcher who could hit, called a great game, never got hurt and was a true team leader on the field. The accident gave him the ability to reflect energy back to its source. He truly doesn’t like what the Monarchs now do, but he stays because he feels responsible for the guys and hopes to guide them away from crime. (Unwanted Power)
Pivot	Derek		Billy McGraw was an acrobat on the diamond. No one could leap, dive, and pivot like he could at second base. His superpowers increased his native agility to incredible levels. He uses his powers for excitement, to replace the rush he used to get playing ball. (Thrill Seeker)
Plantopia	--		A pristine, forested island in the Pacific Ocean that has come under the benevolent, magical protection of Ivy. Established as a natural preserve, Plantopia is technically owned by Icestar, although she and Ivy consider the land truly owned by no one.
Plastique	Derek		Angelica Adams was a top fashion model with a reputation for having a cruel streak. When she happened to be near the site of a terrorist explosion while shooting in London, she was mesmerized by the death and destruction. She actually sought Rosie out, and suggested the creation of a Plastique battlesuit. The armor can generate explosions of great energy. (Psychopath)
"Pockets"	Doug		Michael Malone Jr is a street-level pickpocket and information broker who grew up straddling both sides of the law. His father was a cop who refused to be bought and was killed by a mob-planted car bomb. Although Pockets gets in frequent minor scrapes with the law, he has a solid reputation among cops and thieves alike. A regular informant of Moonshadow.
The Poker Chip Gang	Andy		Billionaire Robert Willard is a compulsive gambler who tired of losing great chunks of money to casinos. Determined to make his biggest score ever, he recruited a handful of meta-humans to join him and become The Poker Chip Gang. Members are Blackjack, Four of a Kind, Full House, Royal Flush and Straight (Willard).
PoleStar	Daniel		Crime fighting master of magnetism. He is a police officer in his secret ID.
Poltergeist	Dan		A covert U.S. government organization created to perform tasks considered too difficult or sensitive for normal intelligence channels. Headed by secret agent Bruce Colt, its members included: F/X, Moonshadow, Sabretooth and White Whip.
Positron	Derek		Rumored to be the leader of The Suvivalists since the “death” of Duotron, this being’s existence (if being it be) and nature are unconfirmed.
Powerhouse	Andy		It’s said that lightning can’t be bottled, but Doctor Dread may just have accomplished it here. A super-strong villain with the ability to generate and ride lightning.
Pride	Doug		A sentient manifestation of ego. Pride is a swarthy fellow who wears a black bodysuit that accentuates his figure. He greatly enjoys disrupting the powers and abilities that others take the most pride in.
The Pride	Mike		An extremist group of super-powered animal rights activists. Members are BobCat, Catfish, Cool Cat, El Gato, HellCat, Kitty Hawk, La Gata and their leader, Top Cat.
Princess	Doug		Alleana Olorin, heir to the throne of Edonia, was investigating the crash of a strange Outerworld craft (read: airplane) when she met Mr. Wizard, who explained he was investigating the disappearance of some very important men. Abiding by her people’s custom that men be protected, Princess Amber accompanied the venerable wizard. Mr. Wizard, was attacked during his search by members of the Council for Survival, and Princess ably leapt to his defense. Having learned how powerful the forces of evil are in Outerworld, she volunteered to leave her homeland - actually a magic realm separate from Earth - and help the forces of Good. With Wizard as her sponsor, she was quickly accepted as a member of Furies. Princess later departed Furies after she and Ivy discovered a group of evil faeries mobilizing to make war against Edonia.
Prism	Derek		A mutant with a crystalline form that allowed him to project multi-colored beams of light refracted through his body. The different colored beams had different effects (similar to the Prismatic Spray spell from AD&D). (Unwanted Power)
Professor Clue (m)	Andy		Quintessential, pipe-smoking, brilliant detective. Although lightly armed with only a walking cane, Professor Clue possessed an uncanny knack for predicting the future and solving crimes. The brains of the original Furies.
Psi-Arm	Andy		Dr. Benjamin Grant was disbarred from scientific and medical communities for his unsafe and unethical practices to expand the abilities of the mind. As Psi-Arm he revels in using the vast telekinetic powers he developed in himself and enjoys serving as Vertigo's muscle.
Psion	Derek		A small alien mentalist with telescopic n-ray vision.
Psiren	Dave		Purple-haired mentalist. Surprisingly little is known about her. Generally an introvert. Spent some time with Guardians and then met Furies several years ago. She moved on and has not been heard from since.
Psix	Andy		Sarah Dix was a mutant with powerful telepathy an an understandable aversion to crowds. Nicknamed “Psix” at the Big City University research program studying her mental abilities, because of their high power. Worked occasionally with Furies, who agreed to keep an eye on her for BCU.
Purifier	Doug		After 3 decades in the firefighting business, the allegations against Fire Chief Frank Morgan that linked him to a series of blazes in the low income areas of the city came as a shock to the department and drew massive media attention. Morgan denied the charges, but resigned and forfeited a sizable pension before legal action was ever taken. Angered by what he considered unfair affirmative action programs in police and fire services and resentful of his loss of income, Morgan was indoctrinated into the Inheritors by his physician, Dr. Robert Eischen. As the Purifier, he uses a hi-tech flamethrower, modified from those used for controlled burns. He wears a sealed suit that looks like a firefighter’s uniform.
Queen	Derek		Astrigania was a powerful sorceress from another dimension, banished here for plotting to kill the royal family and usurp the throne. She plans to seize similar power here when the time is right, but has joined the Chessmen to surround herself with allies while she learns more about her new world. Eventually, she will rid herself of that insufferable fool King and his idiotic minions, but for now she bides her time and practices working ever-darker forms of magic. (Power Lust)
Queen's Bishop	Derek		Philip Wang was a world-class martial artist, but the purely physical arts were beginning to bore him and he was starting to delve into more esoteric areas. It was here that Queen found him. She offered to teach him magic and gave him a mystical staff that gave him several powers, including the ability to teleport and throw magical bolts of energy. Armed with the staff and his martial arts skill, Wang now serves in the Chessmen as the Queen's Bishop. (Power Lust)
Queen's Knight	Derek		Norman Sachs was every negative stereotype you’ve ever heard about Ren-Fair psychos and gamer-dorks all rolled into one. The man simply can’t (or won’t) distinguish between fantasy and reality. So when he encountered the Queen, he knew exactly how to treat her, and she accepted it as her due. Armed with magical armor and weaponry, he now puts his SCA-honed fighting skills to use as the Queen's Knight. (Psychopath)
Queen's Rook	Derek		The Queen's Rook is an earth elemental, magically summoned by Queen to serve as her Rook. It has all the powers you’d expect an earth elemental to have. (Power Lust, I suppose, since it has no motivation apart from Queen's)
Red Devil Bot	Dave		An evil robot.
Red Dragon	Nelson		A martial-artist. Appeared only a couple of times before dropping from sight. (Seeks Justice)
The Rhino	Derek		Mickey Malloy grew up on the mean streets of Oakland, CA but decided to use his mutant powers for good when they manifested in his late teens. He is loud and confrontational, but with a heart of gold. He recently joined the Guardians. (Thrill of Adventure)
Rosie the Riveter	Derek		Roseanne Rabb is the butch-looking, tough-talking leader of the Wrecking Company. A street-smart crook, she was given the riveter armor by the unknown backer of the group and told to recruit members for the other suits. She allows her mysterious benefactor to believe she's in it just for the money, but she secretly intends to make the group loyal to her and strike out with her own plans when the time is right. The Riveter battlesuit rapid-fires extremely red-hot rivets that can pierce most armors. (Power Lust)
Royal Flush	Andy		It's unclear how Royal Flush became associated with other members of The Poker Chip Gang, but his ability to exist in a liquid state makes him a formidable foe.
Rusty	Dan		Joe Plum was an inept plumber who tended to cause more damage than he fixed, which made him a perfect fit for the Destruction Crew. As Rusty, his powers stem from being able to move around large forces of water.
SabreTooth	Daniel		Kwan Shen was born the eldest son of a leading Yakuza clan in Japan. At the age of six an attempt was made on his life while he was sailing along the stormy Sea of Japan. Kwan was shot in the head by his uncle, who owned the boat, and cast overboard. The boy, barely alive, was rescued by a passing fisherman who was in reality a were-creature. The fisherman realized the only way to help the boy was to infect him with the curse.
Sagittarius (d)	Derek		Samantha Fletcher was one of the world's top marksmen with the crossbow, and she knew it. Her demanding nature and overweening arrogance could drive people away as much as her stunning good looks attracted them. Always seeking money and power, she jumped at the chance to join The Zodiac as Sagittarius the Archer. She later died as a result of injuries caused by Grey Arrow in a battle with the Furies. (Mercenary)
Sandman	Dan		Christopher Criton had trouble sleeping. He felt there was great trouble in the world and nothing he could do about it. He went to a psychic and she told him to “seek out the Sandman.” So Christopher did, ending up in Cuba where a witch doctor brought him into a meditative state where the “Sandman” appeared before him. Christopher told the Sandman about the trouble the world was in and the Sandman promised he would help when Christopher called to him. Christopher did not know that there would be a price when the Sandman was called – Christopher would become him! Sandman has the ability to grasp opponents and put them to sleep. The Sandman moves like shifting sand and can move under the earth.
Sandstorm	Dan		Loco Jorge, as the locals knew him, spent much of his time in the Arizona desert. One day he was caught in a sandstorm that literally blew him to pieces. He became the storm itself. His purpose is now to create havoc and go from one desert to another. His combination of wind and sand powers makes him very formidable. He moves with great speed, causing pain and blindness to all who come too near.
San Sei	Andy		Martial arts specialist.
Savant	Mike		A mysterious super intelligent alien. Briefly affiliated with Guardians and not seen since.
Saw	Andy		The Axemen’s version of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. A ravenous killer, known for doing massive damage with his vorpal teeth.
Scoopshovel	Derek		Jake "The Snake" Jackson was the world’s top professional jai-alai player, until a huge cocaine scandal destroyed his career. A greedy, easily manipulated man with a great talent for throwing things from a scoop-shaped thing was just too obvious to pass up, and Rosie recruited him for the Wrecking Company. The Scoopshovel battlesuit can dig up large amounts of material, which are then hurled with great force. (Mercenary)
Scorpio	Derek		Travis Kyle is a world-class martial artist, banned from competition due to excessive use of force and unsportsmanlike conduct. He was recruited by Libra to join The Zodiac, where she gave him a cybernetic prehensile tail with a powerful venom injector for use in his role as Scorpio the Scorpion. (Mercenary)
Seeker	Derek		Nick McClannahan was a private detective from the streets of Liverpool, given a power-ring and chosen to join the intergalactic champions known as the Seekers. He has a quick temper, but an unshakable integrity and iron will. (Responsibility of Power)
The Seekers	Derek		A group of heroes assembled and granted power by the mighty archmage Tisophanes. There are many Seekers throughout the galaxy, and each is responsible for a certain area of space. The current Seeker for the area of space containing Earth is Nick McClannahan.
Sentinel	Nelson		A martial-artist who was blind from birth and developed sophisticated sonar in order to “see” others.
Seraphim	Jerry		Seraphim was a muscle-bound hero with wings, although no ability to fly. He could climb straight up buildings with his clawed hands and feet, glide, and dive attack given enough time and distance. In close combat he relied upon his claws to deliver barely-controlled killing attacks.
The Seven	Doug		Manifestations of the seven deadly sins, spawned by a wizard's experiment to cleanse the world of evil intentions. Manifestations are Avarice, Envy, Gluttony, Lechery, Pride, Sloth and Wrath.
Shaman	Nelson		A powerful, American Indian healer.
Shamrock	Andy		Fiona O’Chance is free lance reporter based in San Francisco. Blessed with outrageous luck her entire life and trained with a basic understanding of self-defense techniques, she uses her gifts as a member of Guardians.
Shell	Dan		Shell was only a shell of the thing that he once was when he met up with Bitch. His memory had been effected, so that he couldn’t remember where he was from or who he was. Bitch was able to persuade him to do her bidding. She also learned from his technology for he seemed to be some huge robotic construct from another place, but seem to have a conscious of his own. In time Bitch didn’t need him anymore and left him to rot in a cell. He has since then been thinking on how to exact his revenge.
Shield units	Daniel		Function: Heavy Armor. These armed and armored units can disguise themselves as other objects or vehicles.
SHIFT	Nelson		The Super-Human International Force Team (SHIFT), founded by Granite and based in San Francisco, CA. Its charter members are Cyclone, FireDrake, Mind Shadow, Red Dragon, Inviant and Sub-Micronian.
Shocker	Dan		Jensen Niedson gained his ability to manipulate electricity during an accident on a nuclear submarine. He started his career as the teen superhero Spark, a name chosen for the sparking of the electricity field he generates. His youth and inexperience lead to mistakes early in his career, but he ultimately gained wisdom and the desire to improve things for others. As an adult, Jensen won a seat on the Big City Board of Supervisors while secretly continuing to fight crime as Shocker.
Short	Derek		Ted Smalley was a hyperactive yapper; a guy who could drive opponents and teammates alike nuts with his constant stream of jabbering on the field. But he was a slick-fielding shortstop (despite his short stature) who obviously loved to play the game. The accident gave him the ability to reduce in size. He stays with the Monarchs mostly because he has nothing better to do since he can’t play ball any more. (Thrill Seeker)
Silver Dragon	Daniel		Mighty dragon steed of the Silver Knight.
Silver Knight	Derek		A superhero version of a fantasy knight, similar to White Wing. Spoke in thees and thous. Partnered with Silver Dragon. (Upholding the Good)
Silver Serpent (d)	Derek		In a freak accident at a electro-chemical lab, Nathan Coilman gained super-powers similar to White Cobra (though of a totally different nature). He initially used his powers for ill, but was convinced to become a hero by White Cobra himself. He became something of a protégé of the veteran hero until being murdered by DeadEye. (Responsibility of Power)
Sledgehammer	Andy		Paul “Sledge” Hamner was a Big City cop who was captured and tortured by Fear, who hoped to turn him into a superhuman stooge. His conditoning broke on his first outing after he saw a fellow police officer killed. Sledgehammer was incredibly strong and had an indominatable presence. Sledgehammer founded Furies in 1986. Dying of cancer from the chemicals that spawned his great strength, he died battling the Axemen in late 1989.
Sloth	Doug		A sentient manifestation of laziness. Sloth is a scruffy looking fellow with a (not-recently) shaved head and the beginnings of a beard. His costume is brown bodysuit with black highlights. Sloth has the odd ability to simply not bother with certain physical laws, which makes him much more powerful than his laziness might otherwise imply.
Slugger	Derek		Carl Brigham was the greatest power-hitter since Babe Ruth. So he was a lousy outfielder and a despicable bastard who apparently never said a kind word to anyone his life. So what? Did I mention he was the greatest power-hitter since Babe Ruth? The accident have him superhuman strength and now – unable to continue using the only skill that made him acceptable in society – he indulges his ruthless traits to their fullest. (Psychopath)
Smash	Dan		An evil, nearly-invulnerable troll who Furies has tangled with. Crunch’s cousin.
Smother	Dave		A villain with gas-based powers and a hatred of super-strong heroes.
Snake Eyes	Dan		Alister Karlial is the leader of Dice and a very ambitious sort. He masterminds and is the face man for Dice. He knew one day their team would go against supers, so he arranged an accident that would provide them with powers and allow them to compete. Alister got the ability to capture one’s gaze and control them.
Snowstorm	Nelson		A hero with the ability to generate snow squalls and ride great ice ramps.
Spark	Dan		See Shocker.
Special Forces	--		New York City Police Department team created to deal with street-level paranormal crimes. Members included Condor, Moonshadow, Pathfinder and Stalker.
Stalker (d)	Andy