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A chemical truck was north bound on the highway when its left front tire blew out. The truck swerved and overturned. At that moment, the truck was struck by lightning, triggering a powerful and bizarre explosion. It affected the very fabric of space itself. This dimension was briefly torn open and exposed to countless other universes.
The driver was killed, but six people in the vicinity survived but changed. Steve & Jennifer McBride were southbound and nearly engulfed in the explosion. Steve found he could turn into living earth, and that the earth moved under his command. Jennifer found she could alter her body to the exact appearance of anyone nearby. Nick Shank was staked out along the road watching for a drug buy. He found he was transformed into living Darkforce.
Robert Wind was following the truck when it exploded. He was plucked out of our universe, and returned with great magic ability. Kevin Thompson was walking home. He found the ability to produce images, sounds and smells. The explosion pulled Graylord from another plane. A week after the accident, the six people gathered and discussed their new powers. They agreed to oppose evil on earth. They did not want to change their current lifestyles though. It was agreed that Shade would call the other members when they were needed.
Over the next four years, the group defeated a variety of foes. Their cases involved, wits, stealth and subterfuge, so they adopted the name Investigators. They are still learning and maturing.
F- GD (10)
A- EX (20)
S- TY (6)
E- EX (20)
R- EX (20)
I- GD (10)
P- GD (10)
H- 56
K -40
R- FB
P- 10
Powers: Illusion AM - 5 areas
Sound Control AM - 5 areas
Scent Production AM - 5 areas
FX can produce any image, sound or smell imaginable. He is immune to all his own sensory powers, but is affected by sensations from other sources.
Background: Kevin Thompson was born and raised in rural northern Illinois. At the age of 15, Kevin was exposed to the strange effects of a chemical explosion (see group origin). Kevin now is a freshman at Northern Illinois University. He plans to study agriculture and return home to run the family farm.
Personality: Kevin is a happy go-lucky guy who finds it difficult to take anything seriously, especially dressing up in leotards and chasing criminals. He goes on adventures with his friends occasionally. He does this more to have a good time and to see his friends rather than to save the world from villains. F/X approaches super heroing from a silly angle. He feels everyone is too serious. He tries to lighten any situation. He may produce boos when a villain appears. F/X likes to produce stirring songs while they are charging into combat. He once encased Boomerang in an illusory chicken suit. His humor is often bizarre and annoying.
Appearance: F/X has an average build for a super hero (similar to Mr.
Fantastic). His costume is a dark green, full body suit with F/X in white
letters on the chest.
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 160
Age: 19
Hair: brown
Eyes: brown
Race: human (white)
Sex: male
Occupation: student
Powers: Body Armor EX (20)
Immortality
Equipment: Foil IN (40) Edged damage (AM Material Strength)
Electric Shock IN (40)
Skills: Martial Arts, Wrestling, Military, Marksman, Armor Making, Farming, First-Aid, Gambling, Hunting, Mining, Navigating, Sailing, History, Martial Arts Weapons, Swords.
Background: Graylord was born over 3,000 years ago into a small community in central Africa. He was exposed to strange radiation from a crashed alien space vessel. This radiation changed his body. For the past 30 centuries, Graylord has traveled the world in search of adventure. He has been in nearly every locale and he has fought in many wars, campaigns and quests. In the early 1970's, Graylord ran afoul of the evil wizard Alatar. The magician placed Graylord in an extra-dimensional prison. Graylord was freed from his cell when a bizarre explosion ripped the fabric of space (see group origin). Now Graylord once again roams the globe in quest for adventure.
Personality: With his daring and swashbuckling manner, Graylord is quite an anachronism. He is very much a scoundrel and a ladies man. Graylord is quickly bored with any mundane situation. He is constantly on the move and he will avoid staying in one location for a long time. He shirks responsibility in any form and he will flee from it whenever possible. Graylord's disposition is quite cheerful and lively. He is seldom unhappy and he tries vigorously to keep his friends spirits high.
Appearance: Graylord wears the clothes of a swashbuckler from one of his
favorite time periods. He has a large hat, an ornate overcoat, a silk
shirt with ruffles in front, tight briches nad high leather boots. He
carries a foil at his side.
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 455
Age: 3,170 (appears to be in his late twenties)
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Race: human (black)
Sex: male
Occupation: adventurer
F- EX (20)
A- EX (20) *
S- GD (10) *
E- EX (20) *
R- GD (10)
I- GD (10)
P- GD (10)
H- 70 **
K- 30
R- TY
P- 20
Powers: Power Duplication MN
Imitation
gains physical stats and powers
Limit: also gains any physical weakness the target has
Background: The Skrulls kidnapped Jennifer McBride's mother when she was 18 years old. In a secret base, the Skrulls performed bizarre genetic experiments on her. They intended to produce hybrid Skrulls which would have the physical characteristics of a Skrull and the creative problem solving abilities of a human. Jennifer was conceived during the experiments. The experiments were a failure, Jennifer retained human form and had the brain of a human. Jennifer's mother died during the procedure. She was left behind when the Skrulls departed a week after her birth. She was found near death in the Mexico desert. She was adopted by John and Candence Williams less than a year later. She was raised in Fort Meyers, Florida. She later left home for a job in Chicago.
Jennifer's powers did not manifest until she and Steve McBride were exposed to a strange explosion while on their honeymoon (see group origin). The explosion triggered powers latent in her half-Skrull self. Jennifer now lives with her husband in Chicago. She is unaware of her true nature and thinks her powers came from the explosion.
Personality: Jennifer is very insecure about herself and the way other people view her. It is important for her to be well liked by others. She is always very polite and kind, sometimes even to villains. Mimic is badly affected by unkind comments directed at her. It would do great harm is she discovered that she is half Skrull. She would be horrified at what others might think about her.
Appearance: Mimic has the body of a normal human female. Her costume is a
bright yellow body suit with a black 10 point star on the chest.
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 120
Age: 27
Hair: blonde
Eyes: blue
Race: human (white)/Skrull
Sex: female
Occupation: homemaker
F- GD (10)/RM (30)
A- EX (20)/PR (4)
S- GD (10)/MN (75)
E- GD (10)/UN (100)
R- EX (20)
I- GD (10)
P- GD (10)
H- 209
K- 40
R- TY
P- 20
Powers: Body Armor RM (30)
Body Transformation (Limit: Elemental earth only) AM
Earth Control MN (75) - 7 areas
Phasing (Limit: through the earth only) AM
Limitation: must transform from human form
Skills: Geology.
Background: Steve McBride grew up in Kewaunee, Illinois, and he attended the University of Illinois. After getting a graduate degree in geology, he went to work for a company based in Chicago. He then met and married Jennifer Williams. On their honeymoon trip, Steve and Jennifer were involved in a bizarre explosion (see group origin). This accident gave them their powers. They still live in Chicago and they are trying to have normal lives.
Personality: Mole is a complex person with many quirks. He is egotistical and likes to be the center of attention. Mole shows off to other heroes by using his powers in spectacular ways. Mole dislikes anyone who asserts himself as group leader. He feels he should be leader of any group he finds himself in, and will always try to gain control. He is prejudiced against others who do not have super powers, he feels they are inferior. Despite his many faults, Mole is fiercely loyal to his friends. He will never hesitate to risk his own life in defense of a friend.
Appearance: Mole is a monstrous, bipedal humanoid creature with large
feet, hands and head. His body is composed of dirt, gravel, sand, clay,
all held together by some unknown force. His skin is mostly brown with
streaks of yellows, reds, and blacks throughout.
Height: 6'/12'
Weight: 175/5 tons
Age: 29
Hair: brown
Eyes: gray
Race: human (white)
Sex: male
Occupation: Geologist
F- GD (10)
A- GD (10)
S- EX (20)
E- EX (20)
R- EX (20)
I- IN (40)
P- AM (50)
H- 60
K- 110
R- GD
P- 20
Powers: Disciple of a Special Realm
Personal Spells
Empathy AM
Gramarye EX
Telepathy EX
Universal Spells
Eldritch Beams/Bolts IN
Mental Probe IN
Skills: Administrative Science, Marketing.
Background: Richard Wind was born in Paducah, Kentucky. He had a normal childhood, and upon leaving high school he went to college. Richard became very interested in business, and got an advanced degree. He was returning home from a Cubs game when he was caught in a bizarre explosion (see group origin). The explosion ripped the fabric of space and catapulted Richard through many dimensions. An unknown being Richard called the Unknown One gave Oracle magic ability. The Unknown One speaks to Richard in visions of gray smoke. Oracle is constantly studying and meditating. He has traveled extensively looking for books and tomes which he sees in his visions. He rarely gains instruction from the Unknown One. He now lives in Chicago and runs a business consulting firm.
Personality: Oracle is aloof and usually quiet. He feels idle talk is a waste of time and energy. When important matters are being discussed he makes his feelings known. He talks with force and a hint of patronization. Oracle feels he is responsible for his friends' health. He sees them as charges to be guided and protected.
Appearance: Oracle has a slight build, very similar to that of Doctor
Strange. His costume consists of black shoes, black pants, a white shirt,
and a short black cape. The cape has a field of stars on its outer
surface.
Height: 6'
Weight: 170
Age: 35
Hair: black
Eyes: blue
Race: human (white)
Sex: male
Occupation: consultant
F- RM (30)
A- EX (20)
S- EX (20)
E- MN (75)
R- EX (20)
I- MN (75)
P- EX (20)
H- 145
K- 125
R- GD
P- 10
Powers: Energy Body - Darkforce
Darkforce Generation
Body Armor RM (30)
Infravision AM
Phasing AM
Special: Shade is undetectable while in darkness or shadows and gives off no odors. His body temperature is a constant 40 degrees Fahrenheit, anyone making contact with Shade's skin is drained for RM (30) damage.
Limitations: Shade's body is composed of specially solidified Darkforce.
Darkforce Generation is used only to create a Darkforce Fleetwood Cadillac, and a Darkforce .38 pistol. The car also has a radio scanner and CB radio. Only Shade can open the doors or drive it and if allowed can hold five man-sized creatures. The car does not drain health but is still 40 degrees Fahrenheit. It is named Shadowstreak and everyone inside phases when the car does.
Skills: Criminology, Law.
Background: Shade was a latent mutant whose powers would have remained dormant if not for a bizarre quirk of fate (see group origin). He was an expert detective and private investigator before the accident. Shade is married to Jean Shank and they have three children. Shade let it be presumed that he was dead, feeling it was better for his family. He hopes to return to them someday rid of the Darkforce, or at least in control of it. Shade maintains a lush office in downtown Chicago (Wilson Investigations). His services are very expensive and his clients are usually large institutions and corporations. He uses the alias Charles Wilson as a front.
Personality: Shade is a brooding angry man, frustrated by his imprisonment within the Darkforce body. He can't understand why he's being punished when there's so many vile people on the Earth. He sees people in a negative light, and is often harsh and uncaring when he speaks. In rare instances he can amaze everyone with a display of warmth and sensitivity. This usually happens when he encounters someone who is separated from loved ones. Nick Shank prefers to maintain the malicious facade of the Shade. So people will leave him alone to soak in his self-pity. A great sadness surrounds Shade. He does not respect the rights of criminals, he will not hesitate to rough up a thug to get needed information.
Appearance: Shade's body is made up of solid Darkforce. He retains human
shape, but his features are much indistinct. He wears dark gray clothing,
slacks, a shirt, an overcoat, and an oversized hat. His shoes are black
leather.
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 220
Age: 41
Hair: bald
Eyes: none visible
Race: human (white)
Sex: male
Occupation: detective
