Name: Artemis Richter
Player: Ritterton
Age: 25
Sex: Male
Occupation: Researcher/Antique Dealer
College, Degrees: B.S., History, Minor in Applied Mechanics, University of Pennsylvania, 1923
DOB: 5 Jan 1900 in Germantown, PA
Address: 3707 Brandywine Street, Philadelphia, PA
Military: Enlisted on 7 Jan 1918, 168th Observation Corps, wounded in left thigh and side in the Battle of Ypres (Oct 1918), healed and returned to duty, left France/Germany in 1919.
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Characteristics:
STR - 11
CON - 12
SIZE - 11
DEX - 13
APP - 13
INT - 16 (Idea x5 = 80)
POW - 12 (Luck x5 = 60)
EDU - 15 (Know x5 = 75)
Sanity: 60
Current Sanity: 60
Phobias/Mental Disorders: PTSD associated with battle, nightmares about what was seen in battle, including the scattered body parts in the French lines that they had taken back from a German push. This included stumbling across some occult setting in the portion of the German lines that his squadron took over in a counter push. Artemis continues to believe that the decimated French lines that his squadron had taken over had been associated with what he and others had found in the German lines. [See the posting about the Baron in the fanfic section of the forum].
Hit Points: 12
Current Hit Points: 12
Magic Points: 12
Current Magic Points: 12
Damage Bonus: +0
Wealth: $2,400 in bank and cash in room. Other assets include various antiques, stock certificates and documents that he buys and trades.
Appearance & Personality: Wounded in battle, walks with a limp and occassionally uses a walking stick or sturdy umbrella. Returned and went to college in Philadelphia. Gained a reputation for researching unusual events and artifacts. Smaller in stature, thinning black hair, green eyes and mustache.
Artemis' Background:
Occupation: Researcher and Antique Dealer. Artemis stll fills in at the mens store that he had worked at during college, but has been developing a somewhat successful historical research portfolio working with some of the more eccentric, and wealthy, members of the Theosophical Society and library that he still is involved with. He has been paid to research the authenticity of a various artifacts, coins and documents for his clients and their friends. This has had him in and out of the various historical societies in Philadelphia. His living at home with his mother, who has a few lodgers to help make ends meet, has allowed him to pursue this line of work. He has also received various bonuses, usually stocks or some "lesser quality" item that the eccentric men and women have given him that he knows he can sell, and does so when need arises.
Ideology/Beliefs:
Lutheran with practical applications, and very interested in new ideas. Fine with the use and consumption of alcohol being raised in a German household. He was active in his Lutheran Church serving in various roles including alter boy after his confirmation. Very interested in symbology used in both the church and mythology. He attends lectures at a Theosophical Society in Philadelphia, and continues to visit the University when ever there are unusual lecture offerings. During the war, his squadron had come across what looked to have been some for of occult activity in a portion of the lines they had taken during one of the American pushes over the top from a portion of what had been French held trenches but a mysterious mombardment had decimated most of a French militia company. Artemis had recognized some of the symbols and such in the seized ground, but could not place any of them well in his mind having been wounded in that effort. He went to one of Jackson Elias' lectures on the occult organizations and after the lecture approached Mr. Elias about what he had seen in the trenches in France. Elias didn't know much about the limited information Artemis could recall and share, but the two continued the discussion with a few others after the lecture at a local pub. Artemis the started a correspondence with Mr. Elias sharing information he could learn and discover from his fellow veterans and from his research efforts. He has also had some occassional assistance from Mr. Elias as Artemis has taken on research efforts for som eof Philadelphia's wealthy and eccentric members of the Theosophical Society.
Being a member of the International Order of the Odd Fellows, Artemis is familiar with the basic workings of such a lodge. Politically, he was a big supporter of Woodrow Wilson and believes that "America has so much to teach the world" and that "America is the land of opportunity." When he came back from the war, his views were dampened, but still feels that "Wilson had it right" so votes for the Democrats.
*Significant People:*
Mother - Appolonia (Wendt) Richter, was married to his father Henry Richter who died in 1919 flu epidemic.
Sister - Elisabeth (Elise) Viktoria Richter
Great Uncle - Wilhelm (Willy) von Isenberg, mom's family, a very minor German nobleman that had studied at Count v. Zeppelin's factories before the War. Was a Captain in a Hessian Observation Corps unit. Artemis visited the family homeland after he convolasced in France and the War had ended and briefly met his uncle.
Meaningful Locations:
Home in Germantown, PA.
University of Pennsylvania Library - love of that building was motivation for him pursuing high education at the University. Before the war, and then after, he was an active member of the University's Mechanical Club - machines and engines, he was most excited about the balloons and zeppelin discussions. When he returned, he pursued a Bachelor of Arts in History, and had a minor in Applied Mechanics continuing his interest in the flying machines he had seen during the war.
Treasured Possessions:
1. Leather journal cover with a pocket flap in the back cover. Gift from parents with a picture of the family tipped into the front that was given to him when he went over seas. It has a series of notes written on the inside in dark ink from his parents and sister. The pocket contains a list of various clients, bank address, and also some "emergency funds" ($100). He also has kept his military identificaton and a few "French Postcards" that he picked up on the trip that still bring a smile to his face when he recalls his "out on the town" activities.
2. Small 1 1/2" stirling silver cross on a rather thick chain that he wears. Design is a bit unusual with there being a small silver disc at the center which is nearly worn smooth on the front. However, unbeknownst to Artemis, the disc is actually a silver coin of the Augustan vintage that has been passed down in some form for nearly 2000 years with this cross being a few hundred years old. Chain is relatively new.
3. Lucky coin - a silver chain cent from the American Revolution that he found in an old box in the attic of his parent's home. He carried it all throughout the war, and continues to do so.
Traits:
More cautious, and tries to find a solution that doesn't require use of force, mainly because of his limp.
Military Information:
Private. Enlisted on 7 Jan 1918 and reported to the 168th Aero Squadron, 2nd Army Air Service when it mustered into service at Hoboken, NJ. Their regiment then arrived in Liverpool on the 16th of February, and traveled to Ramsey Rest Camp in Winchester. Due to his mechanical interests, and quick study abilities, he as put into Company D and sent to Doncester/Yorkshire to be trained in basic engine repair, motor vehicles, and winches. After five months of such training, his Squadron shipped out to France arriving at the St. Maixent Replacemet Barracks in France on 14 Aug 1918. The 168th arrived at the Gengault Aerodrome near Toul in early October and joined the IV Corps Observaton Group. Survived the Battle of Ypres with a wound to his right side and to his left thigh that has left him with a permanent limp.
Skills: (professional one in italics, .private--focused on student preceded by a dot; non-base scores bolded)
Non-Default are bolded. Occupational Skills in Italics. Personal Interests preceded by a DOT. War experience Skills Preceded by an *.
Accounting (10%):
Anthropology (01%):
Archaeology (01%):
Art (05%): 15% (10pts frm mech repair)
Astronomy (01%):
Bargain (05%): 10% (charm)
Biology (01%):
Chemistry (01%):
.Climb (40%):
Conceal (15%):
Craft (05%):
Credit Rating (15%): 23% (credit)
Cthulhu Mythos (00%):
Disguise (01%):
Dodge (DEX×2): 26%
Drive Auto (20%): 25%
Electrical Repair (10%): 20%
Fast Talk (05%):
.First Aid (30%): 55%
Geology (01%):
Hide (10%):
.History (20%): 60% (55pts in 7th, 40 hr)
Jump (25%):
Law (05%):
Library Use (25%): 50%
.Listen (25%): 50%
Locksmith (01%):
Martial Arts (01%):
.Mechanical Repair(20%): 68% (48/58 pts)
Medicine (05%):
Natural History (10%):
Navigate (10%):
.Occult (05%): 25% (+5pts frm hstry)
Operate Heavy Machine (01%):
Other Language: German (01%): 63%
Other Language: Latin (01%): 23%
Own Language: English (EDU×5%): 75%
Persuade (15%): 30% (10 pts from hstry)
Pharmacy (01%):
Photography (10%):
Physics (01%):
Pilot (01%):
Psychoanalysis (01%):
Psychology (05%): 60%
Ride (05%):
.[Science (Aeronautics) (01%): 41% ]
Sneak (10%):
.Spot Hidden (25%): 35%
.Swim (25%): 30%
Throw (25%):
Track (10%):
Hand-to-Hand:
Fist/Punch (50%):
Head Butt (10%):
Kick (25%):
Grapple (25%):
Firearms:
Handgun (20%):
Machine Gun (15%):
Rifle (25%): 45%
Shotgun (30%): 15%
SMG (15%):
[Note: Folks I had developed Artemis for a WWI trenches game on this board that stalled. So, asked if I could make a few minor alterations to age that young lad up to mid twenties. Quartermass was kind to say yes. Handy noted I still had a 7th edition list of skills, so I copied over a 6th and then moved the skills over...where the base number was higher I reallocated some of those points and show how I did it. I used art instead of appraise. Notes are found after the skills. Once this is deemed ok, I will edit again and remove the notes]