Matthew is quite good at being a good person... However, he is still a horrid monster under all that beautiful fluff he uses to disguise his intentions. His glittery eyes swirl with a supernatural hunger that draws others to him even warping people's perception of time to talk to them even more, constantly flowing, disrupting people's ability to discern his emotions, making him a much more welcomed member of whatever social situation he so finds himself in... With only a cold and apathetic stare remaining for others to see.
You gain the following benefits as long as you have your Glossy golden glittery eyes.
Your Charisma rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Charisma (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) You inherently lack the capacity for empathy and regard for others. Whenever you attempt to act with kindness, compassion, or empathy, or take any action that involves caring for others, you must make a Self-Control roll: If you fail the roll, you will disregard or dismiss the needs, feelings, or well-being of others in your actions. Your approach will be purely self-serving and indifferent to the impact on those around you. and Psychopathy When faced with situations where you might exploit, manipulate, or harm others for personal gain, you must succeed a Self-Control roll to avoid acting on these tendencies--when you act on them, you must callously and aggressively pursue the course of action / opportunism..
If you are witnessed actively using this Effect, whoever sees it can make a Perception + Alertness roll at Difficulty 6. A complete success reveals the source of your power.
You also gain the following effects:
Your thoughts twist around and bend in on themselves like a swarm of rodents around a decaying carcass, but it somehow benefits you.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Intellect rating is increased by 0. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Intellect (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects:
Gifted with an incredibly kind disposition, Vergil's natural charisma has been boosted by Odessa who has made him quite literally radiant. His general honesty, kindness, and decency now naturally incline people to trust him. His efforts have brought him no small amount of fame however, and his friends tend to swarm him when he's in public.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Charisma rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Charisma (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects:
Dorris is welcome at any event or social gathering, but they're easy to recognize, even when they'd rather not be.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Charisma rating is increased by 3. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Charisma (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects:
Gillian's eyes always seem to have a certain sparkle about them, one that exudes the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth... though, mostly to just himself, as most have not yet reached his level of faith in the Code of Stardom.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Charisma rating is increased by 0. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Charisma (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects:
The Siren tugs at the gangster's arm, her eyes batting up and down, a faint pink light seeming to faintly glow in the back of her eyes, as the man seems to give in and let her pass.
You gain the following benefits as long as you have your eyes, which glint a slight pink when she uses this effect.
Your Charisma rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Charisma (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
Possession of this Power grants the following Trauma at all times: Anti-Social - You struggle with engaging in social situations. (In order to attempt to get someone's attention or to speak to someone you have known for less than an hour, you must succeed a Self-Control roll. If you become the center of attention in a large group, you must succeed another Self-Control roll or Exert your Mind to avoid fleeing or shutting down).
If you are witnessed actively using this Effect, whoever sees it can make a Perception + Alertness roll at Difficulty 6. A complete success reveals the source of your power.
You also gain the following effects:
The influencer is welcome at any event or social gathering, but they're easy to recognize, even when they'd rather not be.
You gain the following benefits at all times.
Your Charisma rating is increased by 1. You may Exert your Mind to automatically gain an Outcome of 5 on any roll that uses Charisma (Cannot be used on combat rolls or Power activations).
You also gain the following effects: