Hero Datafile: Spider-Can

A Canadian artist, Darren Calvert, created a piece of art for Canada Day with his own take on Spider-Man: Spider-Can. I asked permission to create a datafile for him, and he obliged, so enjoy, and I’m sorry.

When an ordinary Canadian, Pierre Parquer was bitten by a radioactive spider somewhere outside Toronto (during a hockey game) he gained incredible spider-like abilities and an overwhelming sense of responsibility. Donning a red-and-white suit and fueled by equal parts courage and Tim Hortons coffee, Spider-Can swings across the Great White North protecting civilians, stopping supervillains, and apologizing the entire time. Criminals may not fear hearing “Sorry, eh,” but they quickly learn they should.

Affiliations

Solo d10
Buddy d8
Team d6

Distinctions

Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Can
Sorry About This, Eh?
Powered by Tim Hortons

Power Sets

AMAZING SPIDER POWERS

Enhanced Durability d8, Enhanced Reflexes d10, Enhanced Speed d8, Enhanced Strength d10, Spider-Sense d10, Wall-Crawling d8, Web-Shooters d8

SFX: Eh, Heads Up! Spend 1 PP to interrupt another character’s action against an ally. Step up Spider-Sense for your reaction.

SFX: Sorry! After inflicting physical stress, immediately create a Politely Restrained Asset d8 for yourself or the target. Gain 1 PP if you apologize before rolling.

SFX: Double-Double Webbing: Add a d6 and step up physical stress if using Web-Shooters to create a complication or entangle multiple targets. Remove the highest rolling die from your total.

Limit: Gear: Shutdown Web-Shooters to gain 1 PP. Recover by activating an opportunity or during a Transition Scene.

GREAT WHITE GEAR

Bear Spray d8, Hockey Stick Mastery d10, Survival Gear d8, Utility Belt d8

SFX: Slap Shot: Step up or double Hockey Stick Mastery on an attack against a target at close range. If your action succeeds, you may also create a Knocked Off Balance complication equal to your effect die. Remove the highest rolling die from your total.

SFX: Always Prepared: Spend 1 PP to create a d8 Asset representing a useful gadget, tool, or piece of outdoor equipment from your Utility Belt or Survival Gear.

SFX: Bear Essentials: Spend 1 PP to double Bear Spray against a mob or to inflict emotional stress by temporarily blinding or panicking a target.

SFX: Sorry, Just Squeezing Past: Spend 1 PP to ignore movement-based complications or scene distinctions for one action, or step up a movement-related effect die.

Limit: Out of Supplies: Shutdown Great White Gear to gain 1 PP. Recover by activating an opportunity or during a Transition Scene when you can restock your equipment.

Specialties

Acrobat Expert d8, Combat Expert d8, Covert Expert d8, Crime Expert d8, Psych Expert d8, Vehicle Expert d8 (Snowmobiles count.)

Milestone

Your Friendly Northern Neighborhood

1 XP when you stop to help an ordinary citizen, even if it complicates the mission.

3 XP when you defeat a villain using kindness, diplomacy, or creative webbing instead of simply knocking them out.

10 XP when you convince a recurring enemy to genuinely become a better person, or realize some people simply can’t be saved.

The Great White Responsibility

1 XP when you put the safety of others before your own success.

3 XP when your sense of responsibility costs you something important.

10 XP when you either embrace becoming Canada’s greatest hero despite the sacrifices, or retire to finally live a normal life.