Another random generation system with much more varied results than Fighting Fantasy, ICONS is a pretty light 2D6-based superhero RPG influenced by the original Marvel Super Heroes. It has a point-based generation sidebar, which I used last time I actually created a character, but the random tables can give you interesting ideas.
EREBUS, Lord Of Darkness
Origin
11 on 2D6, making the character Unearthly - an alien, elemental, or god. Adds +2 to two Attributes, or lets you apply two other origins, like Thor having a Birthright and a Gimmick. Rolling 1D6 and going low, go with 'normal' Unearthly.
Attributes
The table gives a 1-8 spread on 2D6 (with 4, 5 and 6 most common) and the game gives the option to reroll if Attributes total under 20, switch two around, or assign at will if the GM approves. 6 is peak human.
Prowess 3 (+2 = 5)
Coordination 4
Strength 5
Intellect 5
Awareness 4 (+2 = 6)
Willpower 5
Powers
2-5 on the table, adjustable by Origin = 3
Defensive: Resistance 6 (Damage)
Mental: Emotion Control 5 (Fear)
Offensive: Strike 6 (bashing and slashing)
Specialties 3 (skills and other non-power abilities, a 2d6 table for results 1-4)
Martial Arts
Mental Resistance
Occult
Qualities
Aspects - in the first edition you could have separate good and bad ones, but now they’re all meant to be sources of both help and trouble, which I think makes it trickier to come up with.
Lord Of Darkness
Exile From The War Of The Gods
“You Will Know Again Why You Fear The Dark.”
Stamina (Strength + Willpower) 10
Determination (basically Story Points, characters with fewer powers get more) 6-powers = 3
Extras and Limits let you switch out powers, add abilities to them, or limit them which gains other advantages. I have an idea now, so...
Emotion Control – Fear!
Strike, Extra for bashing and slashing.
And switch out Psychiatry for Occult.
Erebus, Lord Of Darkness
Erebus knows not how the War of the Gods ended, only that his sister Nyx leapt into the Abyss to fight the Unnameable – and when he woke, he was on Earth, his power near to nothingness. But even in this realm, there is much to be done. Those lost in the dark must be protected, and those who use its cloak for evil must be stopped!
Okay, he doesn’t have Energy Control - Darkness but that’s a good choice to put on the shopping list for later.
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