Dynamic Knack - Protean Voice, contributed by
Pete Sears
"All quiet over here squad leader...Heh Heh."
The human voice is an extremely sophisticated instrument. You however have been
gifted with the equivalent of a stradivarius and mini-moog synthesizer all wrapped
up into one. While others may have an interest in the arts of mimicry and ventriloquism.
Your vocal abilities are far beyond the pale. You can make any sound the human
voice is capable of producing and quiet a few besides.
System: All rolls using Protean Voice come off of Performance but rely
on different attributes. To create any sound that a human voice can make simply
roll a straight Charisma+Performance roll. To create any sound that a human
voice cannot create you must make a Stamina+performance roll. To exactly mimic
another person voice requires a Perception+performance roll with at least 3
successes. To indulge in a bit of ventriloquism requires a Dexterity+Performance
roll (In order to properly "Throw" the voice and conceal lip movement. (Note
that this option is open to other players as well but requires at least two
successes on the roll.)
Botches on any of these rolls may damage the vocal chords for a day or two.(ST
discretion)
Example: Kyodai is attempting to infiltrate an enemy installation. He
finds a safe place and begins singing like an 8 year old girl.(Cha+Perf) When
the sentries come out to investigate he bounces "Her " voice all over the place
(Dex+Perf) After puzzling them for a few moment while getting into position,
he makes the sound of the 8 year old girl being eaten by a flock of rabid storks.
(Sta+Performance) Totally demoralized, the sentries begin to clutch together
and before they know what's happening, Kyodai is among them slashing with his
tanto. When the squad leader calls on the radio. Kyodai impersonates the sentries
voice and moves in to create greater havoc.
