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The following pages feature several character profiles that you can use instantly in your game. If you know the game well, you can simply make a copy of the character profile and use that during your game.

However, we suggest that you instead copy over the character’s profile onto a character sheet. This helps to ensure that you have more of the information you need to play the character at hand during the game, keeping you from having to flip through the rules for details. Also, it’s good practice for when you might want to create your own original characters.

The characters in this chapter have been built using the standard character creation rules. They can each serve as an example of how to build your own original characters of a similar rank.

The only exceptions are a couple of legendary weapons: Captain America’s shield, and Thor’s magic hammer, Mjolnir. This book doesn’t contain explicit rules for how to create such amazing items, but we plan to have guidelines for this in the *Core Rulebook*.

There are all sorts of different characters in the Marvel Multiverse, ranging in power from Aunt May to the Living Tribunal, but we could only fit a tiny fraction of them in this book. We plan to feature many more character profiles—for both heroes and villains—in the *Core Rulebook* as well as in other future products.

This chapter contains profiles for each of the heroes shown on the regular cover of the book: Black Panther (T’Challa), Captain America (Steve Rogers), Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers), Groot, Iron Man (Tony Stark), Rocket Raccoon, Spider-Man (Miles Morales), Storm (Ororo Munroe), Thor (Thor Odinson), and Wolverine (Logan). You can also find the profile of Spider-Man (Peter Parker) at the end of Chapter 2.

These characters cover a wide range of ranks from 10 to 25. All of their powers and traits are described in full in earlier chapters. If you don’t recognize any particular term, just look it up. If need be, you can copy the particulars down on your character sheet or on a spare piece of paper for easy reference during your game.

## BLACK PANTHER

### ABILITIES

**Initiative Modifier:** +7

**Speed:** 32 (6 spaces)

**Fight Damage:** 3d6+42+6 ***Electrified Vibranium Claws:*** Slashing/Energy damage

**Ranged Damage:** 3d6+18+7 *+4 with Battlesuit powers*

**Damage Reduction:** 30 vs. Health damage

**Size:** Average

**Karma:** 8

### POWERS

***Battlesuit***

* Armor 3

***Martial Arts***

* Always Ready
* Brace for Impact
* Do This All Day

***Tactical Mastery***

* Battle Plan
* Change of Plans
* Combat Support
* Operations Center

***Utility Powers***

* Heightened Senses
* Inspiration

### BIOGRAPHY

**Real Name:** T’Challa

**Gender:** Male

**Height:** 6'

**Weight:** 200 lbs.

**Eyes:** Brown

**Skin:** Brown

**Hair:** Black, short

**Distinguishing Features:** None

**Occupation:** Ruler of Wakanda

**Teams:** Agents of Wakanda, Avengers, Fantastic Four, Panther Cult, Ultimates

**Base:** Wakanda

**History**

As the young heir of Wakanda, T’Challa went through a grueling series of tests to prove his worthiness to become the Black Panther and lead his nation, the most technologically advanced country on the planet. At one point, he lost the powers given to him as the Black Panther by the Heart-Shaped Herb, but he regained them by pledging himself to the panther god Bast and becoming King of the Dead, ruler of the Necropolis under Wakanda.

Today, T’Challa not only leads Wakanda and the Avengers but also the Agents of Wakanda, which provides support for the Avengers on their vital missions. He also spends as much time as he can with his ex-wife, Storm, with whom he has renewed their romance.

**Personality**

T’Challa is serious, competent, and regal. He was born to his position but knew that he would always have to work hard to attain it and keep it. He takes nothing for granted, especially his responsibilities, the greatest of which is the welfare of his people. While Wakandan to his core, he was educated in Europe and America, and he speaks flawless English.

**Backstory**

* **Origin:** High Tech
* **Origin:** Magic
* **Profession:** Ruler

**Traits**

* Authority
* Combat Finesse
* Enhanced Physique
* Extraordinary Origin: Magic
* Famous
* Headquarters: Wakanda
* Obligation: Wakanda
* Powerful
* Public Identity
* Regal
* Rich
* Supernatural
* Tech Reliance
* **Weapon:** Electrified Vibranium claws in battlesuit.

## CAPTAIN AMERICA

### ABILITIES

**Initiative Modifier:** +5 (with an edge)

**Speed:** 29 (6 spaces)

**Fight Damage:** 3d6+28+4

**Ranged Damage:** 3d6+28+4 **Captain America’s Shield:** *Range 100 ft, Bashing damage. Returns after attack.*

**Damage Reduction:** 40 vs. Health damage dealt by any attacks against Agility defense

**Size:** Average

**Karma:** 8

### POWERS

***Shield Bearer***

* Do This All Day
* Hurled Shield Bash
* Immovable
* Rico-Shield
* Shield 4
* Shield Bash

***Tactical Mastery***

* Battle Plan
* Change of Plans
* Combat Support
* Operations Center

***Utility***

* Inspiration

### BIOGRAPHY

**Real Name:** Steve Rogers

**Gender:** Male

**Height:** 6'2"

**Weight:** 240 lbs.

**Eyes:** Blue

**Skin:** White

**Hair:** Blond

**Distinguishing Features:** None

**Occupation:** Adventurer

**Teams:** Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D., U.S. Army

**Base:** Avengers Mountain

**History**

At the dawn of World War II, scrawny Steve Rogers was rejected by the U.S. Army as unfit for service, but Dr. Abraham Erskine saw something in him and selected him for the first human trials for his Super-Soldier Serum. A Nazi sympathizer assassinated Erskine during the procedure, but not before Rogers was improved to the peak of human physical ability. As Captain America, Rogers fought Nazis on the front lines in Europe, alongside his sidekick Bucky Barnes—right up until 1945 when they were presumed killed while stopping a plot by the evil Baron Zemo.

Decades later, the newly formed Avengers found Rogers frozen in a block of ice and revived him. He immediately leaped back into action, defending American ideals and saving the entire planet again and again.

**Personality**

Steve is serious about helping people out, and he’s a natural leader, both in and out of combat. He knows that when he’s in his costume and carrying his shield he represents everything that is great about the land and people he loves so much.

**Backstory**

* **Origin:** Weird Science
* **Profession:** Soldier

**Traits**

* Battle Ready
* Combat Expert
* Combat Reflexes
* Combat Trickery
* Connections: Military
* Public Identity
* Public Speaking
* **Signature Weapon:** Captain America’s shield. [Grants the user one extra level of the power Shield, up to Shield 4.]
* Situational Awareness
* Weird

## CAPTAIN MARVEL

### ABILITIES

**Initiative Modifier:** +10 (with an edge)

**Speed:** 35 (7 spaces)

**Fight Speed:** 875 (175 spaces)

**Fight Damage:** 3d6+67+5

**Ranged Damage:** 3d6+77+9

**Size:** Average

**Karma:** 13

### POWERS

***Super-Strength***

* Mighty 4

***Energy Control***

* Energy Absorption
* Energy Beam
* Energy Wave
* Energy Blast
* Illumination
* Supernova

***Utility***

* Environmental Protection
* Flight 2
* Healing Factor
* Inspiration
* Ram
* Sturdy
* Tough

### BIOGRAPHY

**Real Name:** Carol Danvers

**Gender:** Female

**Height:** 5'11"

**Weight:** 145 lbs.

**Eyes:** Blue

**Skin:** White

**Hair:** Blond, length varies

**Distinguishing Features:** None

**Occupation:** Adventurer

**Teams:** Alpha Flight (space program), Avengers, Ultimates, U.S. Air Force

**Base:** New York City

**History**

While serving as a pilot for the U.S. Air Force and NASA, Carol Danvers became involved with Captain Mar-Vell, a super-powered visitor from the Kree Empire, and was caught in an explosion she thought gave her super-powers too. She later discovered the blast activated the Kree DNA she was previously unaware she'd inherited from her mother.

Carol joined the Avengers, but lost her powers to Rogue. Over the years she has struggled with fluctuating power levels, alcoholism, and low self-confidence, but after using the names Binary, Warbird, and Ms. Marvel, Carol claimed the Captain Marvel name to honor Mar-Vell, who had died of cancer.

**Personality**

Carol is a strong-willed and pragmatic person who had embraced her role as a mentor to younger heroes, like the new Ms. Marvel (Kamala Khan). She cares for her friends deeply and does whatever it takes to protect them and the worlds in which they live.

**Backstory**

* **Origin:** Alien
* **Profession:** Soldier
* **Profession:** Spy

**Traits**

* Alien Heritage
* Authority
* Battle Ready
* Black Market Access
* Combat Expert
* Combat Finesse
* Combat Reflexes
* Combat Trickery
* Connections: Espionage
* Connections: Military
* Enhanced Physique
* Extra Career
* Fearless
* Leverage
* **Linguist:** Arabic, English, Imperial Shi'ar, Kree, Russian
* Piloting
* Situational Awareness

## GROOT

### ABILITIES

**Initiative Modifier:** +4

**Running Speed:** 58 (12 spaces)

**Climb Speed:** 58 (12 spaces)

**Fight Damage:** 3d6+28+8

**Ranged Damage:** 3d6+18+4

**Damage Reduction:** 20 vs. bashing/piercing

**Size:** Average

**Karma:** 8

### POWERS

***Super-Strength***

* Crushing Grip
* Mighty 2
* Quick Toss

***Plasticity***

* Body Sheet
* Body Sphere
* Flexible Bones 2
* Extended Reach 2
* Stilt Steps

***Utility***

* Environmental Protection
* Healing Factor

### BIOGRAPHY

**Real Name:** Groot

**Gender:** Male

**Height:** Varies

**Weight:** Varies

**Eyes:** Black

**Skin:** Brown bark

**Hair:** Branches

**Distinguishing Features:** Plantlike alien

**Occupation:** Adventurer

**Teams:** Guardians of the Galaxy

**Base:** Mobile

**History**

Groot hails from Planet X and is an alien member of the Flora colossi race, a people who resemble trees and educate their young via photosynthesis. After rebelling against the way his people treated other intelligent species, Groot was banished from his homeworld, and he took to adventuring around the galaxy. There he met his best friend, Rocket Raccoon, and along with him joined the Guardians of the Galaxy led by Star-Lord (Peter Quill).

Groot has nearly been killed a number of times, but on each occasion, he managed to regrow himself from as little remaining of himself as a splinter. He seems dedicated to helping others, especially Rocket and their fellow teammates in the Guardians.

**Personality**

Groot is talkative and intelligent, but due to his stiff and inflexible larynx it appears to others he can only say "I am Groot." In actuality, those with a trained ear can discern what Groot is saying in the subtle sigh and breeze under the words.

**Backstory**

* **Origin:** Alien
* **Profession:** Outsider

**Traits**

* Alien Heritage
* Combat Expert
* Connections: Outsiders
* Enhanced Physique
* Extreme Appearance
* Fearless
* First Aid
* Fresh Eyes
* Mute (Can only say "I am Groot.")
* Scientific Expertise
* Stranger
* Streetwise
* Weird

## IRON MAN

### ABILITIES

**Initiative Modifier:** +8

**Speed:** 33 (7 spaces)

**Fight Speed:** 495 (99 spaces)

**Fight Damage:** 3d6+28+8

**Ranged Damage:** 3d6+28+8

**Damage Reduction:** 20 vs. Health damage

**Size:** Average

**Karma:** 8

### POWERS

***Battlesuit***

* Armor 2
* Mighty 2
* Lock-On

***Energy Control***

* Energy Beam
* Energy Blast
* Energy Wave

***Utility***

* Environmental Protection
* Flight 2
* Ram
* Thermal Vision

### BIOGRAPHY

**Real Name:** Anthony "Tony" Stark

**Gender:** Male

**Height:** 6'1"

**Weight:** 225 lbs.

**Eyes:** Black

**Skin:** White

**Hair:** Black, short

**Distinguishing Features:** Van Dyke beard

**Occupation:** Businessman, inventor, philanthropist, and adventurer

**Teams:** Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy, S.H.I.E.L.D.

**Base:** New York City

**History**

Tony is the adopted son of Maria Stark and weapons manufacturer Howard Stark, founder of Stark Enterprises. He inherited the business when his parents were killed in a car crash, and he transformed it into a global conglomerate worth billions. During an overseas weapons demonstration, a terrorist attack caused an explosion that lodged shrapnel near Tony's heart. After being captured by the terrorists, instead of producing a weapon for them, he built a suit of powered armor in which he escaped.

After returning home, Tony improved his armor and pretended that Iron Man was his personal bodyguard. He decided to use his powers and amazing fortune for good by co-founding and then funding the Avengers.

**Personality**

Tony is one of the smartest, wealthiest, and most famous people on Earth, something that can make him both arrogant and sarcastic. He's all too aware of his shortcomings and tries to temper his sharp tongue, especially around his longtime friends, to whom he is extremely loyal.

**Backstory**

* **Origin:** High Tech
* **Profession:** Tycoon

**Traits**

* Combat Finesse
* Connections: Celebrities
* Famous
* Glibness
* Headquarters
* Heroic
* Inventor
* Lab Access
* **Linguist:** Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Urdu.
* Public Identity
* Quick Learner
* Rich
* Tech Reliance

## ROCKET RACCOON

### ABILITIES

**Initiative Modifier:** +7

**Speed:** 22 (4 spaces)

**Fight Damage:** 3d6+7+1

**Ranged Damage:** 3d6+14+2

**Damage Reduction:** 15 vs. bashing

**Size:** Small

**Karma:** 5

### POWERS

***Cybernetics***

* Augmented Intelligence
* Reinforced Skeleton

***Firearms***

* Both Guns Blazing
* Dance of Death
* Slow-Motion Shoot-Dodge
* Suppressive Fire

***Tactical Mastery***

* Battle Plan
* Change of Plans
* Combat Support

***Utility***

* Inspiration

### BIOGRAPHY

**Gender:** Male

**Height:** 4'

**Weight:** 55 lbs.

**Eyes:** Brown (with tapetal reflection)

**Skin:** Covered in fur

**Hair:** Brown, black and white

**Distinguishing Features:** Raccoon-like alien

**Occupation:** Adventurer

**Teams:** Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy

**Base:** Mobile

**History**

Rocket is a genetically and cybernetically engineered extraterrestrial created to resemble an Earth raccoon and to work as one of the protectors of the Loonies, a group of criminally insane aliens sentenced to life on the prison planet Halfworld, in the Keystone Quadrant. After leaving his position, Rocket made his way into the wider galaxy, where he wound up involved in questionable activities that landed him in a Kree prison. There he met his best friend, Groot, and together they helped form the Guardians of the Galaxy.

With the rest of the Guardians, Rocket saved the galaxy from being destroyed by the alien hive fleet known as the Phalanx. After that, they decided to band together permanently, becoming a family as much as a team. Rocket has even stepped up to lead the team when Star-Lord wasn't available.

**Personality**

Rocket is sharp and conniving, one of the smartest people around, especially when it comes to tactics and logistics. He carries larceny in his heart and is always looking for a better angle on any problem that presents itself.

**Backstory**

* **Origin:** Alien
* **Profession:** Outsider
* **Profession:** Criminal

**Traits**

* Abrasive
* Alien Heritage
* Black Market Access
* Combat Reflexes
* Combat Trickery
* Connections: Criminal
* Connections: Outsiders
* Debate Champ
* Dealmaker
* Eidetic Memory
* Extra Career
* Extreme Appearance
* Fresh Eyes
* Piloting
* Short
* Stranger
* Streetwise

## SPIDER-MAN

### ABILITIES

**Initiative Modifier:** +7 (with an edge)

**Speed:** 32 (6 spaces)

**Climb Speed:** 32 (6 spaces)

**Jump Speed:** 32 (6 spaces)

**Swingline Speed:** 64 (13 spaces)

**Fight Damage:** 3d6+14+7

**Ranged Damage:** 3d6+14+7

**Size:** Average

**Karma:** 5

### POWERS

***Spider-Powers***

* Jump 1
* Mighty 1
* Spider-Dodge
* Spider-Sense
* Spider-Strike
* Venom Blast
* Wallcrawling
* Webcasting
* Webgrabbing
* Webslinging
* Webtrapping

***Utility***

* Camouflage

### BIOGRAPHY

**Real Name:** Miles Morales

**Gender:** Male

**Height:** 5'8"

**Weight:** 160 lbs.

**Eyes:** Brown

**Skin:** Brown

**Hair:** Black, short

**Distinguishing Features:** None

**Occupation:** Student

**Teams:** Champions, Spider-Army, Order of the Web

**Base:** New York City

**History**

Born in an alternate universe (Earth-1610), high-school student Miles Morales was bitten by a genetically modified spider that granted him amazing spider-like abilities. After witnessing the death of his universe's Spider-Man (Peter Parker), Miles decided to take on the hero's mantle and become the new Spider-Man.

When Miles's universe was destroyed, he managed to escape to the. main Marvel universe (Earth-616), and the Molecule Man integrated Miles' past life and family into his new home, restoring some of them to life. Today Miles attends teh Brooklyn Visions Academy and adventures alongside the original Spider-Man, the Order of the Web (a team of Spider-Man related heroes), and the Champions (a team of teenaged heroes), as well as establishing himself as a hero all his own.

**Personality**

Miles is an excellent student and a loyal friend. He remembers little of his old life on Earth-1610, but he is dedicated to making the most of his second chances on Earth-616 with his family. He looks up to Peter Parker as a mentor, but at the same time he is determined to carve out his own path and become his own kind of hero.

**Backstory**

* **Origin:** Weird Science
* **Profession:** Student

**Traits**

* Combat Finesse
* Combat Reflexes
* Combat Trickery
* Free Running
* **Mentor:** Peter Parker
* Obligation: School
* Quick Learner
* Secret Identity
* Sneaky
* Weird

## STORM

### ABILITIES

**Initiative Modifier:** +8

**Speed:** 27 (5 spaces)

**Fight Speed:** 405 (81 spaces)

**Fight Damage:** 3d6+18+2

**Ranged Damage:** 3d6+28+2

**Size:** Average

**Karma:** 8

### POWERS

***Weather Control***

* Blow Back
* Blow Down
* Control Weather 3
* Group Flight
* Lightning Barrage
* Lightning Strike
* Nature Sense
* Thunder
* Weather Chill
* Weather Warm

***Utility***

* Flight 2

### BIOGRAPHY

**Real Name:** Ororo Munroe

**Gender:** Female

**Height:** 5'11"

**Weight:** 145 lbs.

**Eyes:** Blue

**Skin:** Brown

**Hair:** White, length varies

**Distinguishing Features:** Her eyes turn white when using her powers

**Occupation:** Adventurer

**Teams:** Avengers, Gods of Wakanda, Marauders (Pryde's team), Quiet Council of Krakoa, X-Men

**Base:** Krakoa, Wakanda

**History**

The latest in a long line of witch-priestesses from Africa, Ororo was orphaned during a war in Egypt and wound up living on the streets of Cairo as a thief. Later, Professor X found her and convinced her to join the X-Men where she quickly became one of the team's strongest members and has long served as one of its leaders.

She fell in love with and married the Black Panther (T'Challa), but conflict between the X-Men and the Avengers led to their marriage being annulled. She has since reconciled with him, but she spends much of her time on the island of Krakos, serving in the government there, while his duties require him to live in Wakanda.

**Personality**

Ororo is a force of nature both in her powers and her personality. She is comfortable both as a thief and a queen, and she is majestic in both roles. Despite her regal nature, she has a sharp sense of humor.

**Backstory**

* **Origin:** Mutant
* **Profession:** Criminal
* **Profession:** Ruler

**Traits**

* Authority
* Beguiling
* Black Market Access
* Combat Expert
* Combat Trickery
* Connections: Criminal
* Extra Career
* Hounded
* Krakoan
* Powerful
* Public Identity
* Regal
* Sneaky
* Streetwise
* X-Gene

## THOR

### ABILITIES

**Initiative Modifier:** +4

**Speed:** 29 (6 spaces)

**Fight Speed:** 580 (116 spaces)

**Fight Damage:** 3d6+39+9

**Ranged Damage:** 3d6+39+4 ***Mjolnir:*** *Range unlimited, Bashing damage. Can attack like power Rico-Shield. Returns upon command. Only lifted by the worthy.*

**Size:** Big

**Karma:** 10

### POWERS

***Super-Strength***

* Mighty 4

***Weather Control***

* Blow Away
* Blow Back
* Blow Down
* Control Weather 4
* Lightning Barrage
* Lightning Strike
* Thunder

***Utility***

* Flight 2

### BIOGRAPHY

**Real Name:** Thor Odinson

**Gender:** Male

**Height:** 6'6"

**Weight:** 640 lbs.

**Eyes:** Blue

**Skin:** White

**Hair:** Blond, length varies

**Distinguishing Features:** None

**Occupation:** God of Thunder, King of Asgard

**Teams:** Gods of Asgard, Avengers, God Squad

**Base:** Avengers Asgard

**History**

As the son of Odin - ruler of the Asgardian gods - Thor was destined for greatness. Raised alongside his adopted brother Loki - the God of Mischief - Thor had many adventures as a youth. When Odin realized Thor needed to learn humility, he erased Thor's memories and sent him to Earth as medical student Donald Blake. After learning his lesson, he recovered his powers and memories, and served both Asgard and Earth as Thor.

After Thor (and a number of variants) defeated Malekith in the War of the Realms, he became the new All-Father of Asgard. Ruling over his people does not suit the thunder god well, as he prefers to be an active hero instead.

**Personality**

Thor can be grim when faced with his responsibilities, but he feels most himself when given something he can strike with his enchanted hammer Mjolnir, preferably a worthy foe. There is little he enjoys more than a drink after a well-fought battle. Despite all his time on Earth - and in America - he still speaks with an Asgardian accent and often in an old-fashioned way.

**Backstory**

* **Origin:** God
* **Profession:** Outsider
* **Profession:** Ruler

**Traits**

* Authority
* Battle Ready
* Combat Expert
* Combat Reflexes
* Connections: Outsiders
* Enhanced Physique
* Extra Career
* Fresh Eyes
* God Heritage
* Massive
* Powerful
* Public Identity
* Regal
* **Signature Weapon:** Mjolnir
* Stranger
* Worshipped

## WOLVERINE

### ABILITIES

**Initiative Modifier:** +5 (with an edge)

**Speed:** 30 (6 spaces)

**Fight Damage:** 3d6+25+6

**Ranged Damage:** 3d6+7+5

**Damage Reduction:** 15 vs. bashing

**Size:** Average

**Karma:** 5

### POWERS

***Blades***

* Fast Slashes
* Focused Fury
* Slashback
* Slice and Dice
* Vicious Slash
* Whirling Frenzy

***Cybernetics***

* Reinforced Skeleton

***Utility***

* Fastball Special
* Healing Factor
* Heightened Senses

### BIOGRAPHY

**Real Name:** James Howlett (A.K.A. Logan)

**Gender:** Male

**Height:** 5'3"

**Weight:** 195 lbs. (300 with Adamantium)

**Eyes:** Blue

**Skin:** White

**Hair:** Black, short, thick

**Distinguishing Features:** Retractable blades; muttonchop sideburns

**Occupation:** Adventurer

**Teams:** Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Force, X-Men

**Base:** Krakoa, Summer House (the Blue Area of the Moon)

**History**

Born in Canada in the late 1800s, James Howlett wandered the world under the name Logan. At one point, the Weapon X program captured him and bonded Adamantium metal to his entire skeleton, including his retractable claws; his mutant healing factor enabled him to survive the experience. He escaped but with large gaps in his memory.

Logan later joined the X-Men and became a valued member of various X-teams. Over time, he recovered most of his memories. He was killed in recent years but returned to life in time to help establish a new mutant nation on the island of Krakoa.

**Personality**

Logan can be cold-blooded and slow to trust others, but the restoration of his memory blunted those edges. He's still a no-nonsense man, but that's tempered with the wisdom age brings. After living as a loner for so long, he treasures his found family.

**Backstory**

* **Origin:** High Tech
* **Origin:** Mutant
* **Profession:** Soldier

**Traits**

* Abrasive
* Battle Ready
* Berserker
* Combat Expert
* Combat Reflexes
* Combat Trickery
* Connections: Military
* Determination
* **Enemy:** Sabretooth
* **Extraordinary Origin:** High Tech
* Fearless
* Hounded
* Krakoan
* Signature Attack: Claws
* Situational Awareness
* Tech Reliance
* X-Gene