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DFRPG / Re: Magic and Money
« on: October 11, 2013, 11:56:43 PM »
Well, I think it would be appropriate to repost this location and associated face from the Semi-Divine Comedy Campaign since it's a good example of practitioners using their magic to make money.
Location: Ritter and Reynolds Cosmetic Enhancement Center
Situated at the beautiful and glamorous locale of South Beach, Ritter and Reynolds Cosmetic Enhancement Center is a clinic that uses both conventional plastic surgery and "revolutionary and exclusive proprietary procedures" to enhance the appearance of those who could afford their fees. With a reputation for miraculous work, they are the clinic of choice for the rich and powerful jet set of Miami and beyond. What most of their patrons do not know is that the clinic's "revolutionary and exclusive proprietary procedures" are actually magic. It's not difficult at all to cast spells on a patient after they're under anesthesia. Nothing that actually breaks any of the Laws of Magic. The doctors are too canny to cross any lines like that. But they might skirt the edge on occasions. David Ritter specializes in conjuring false flesh to enhance a patient's appearance beyond the capabilities of conventional medicine, while Samantha Reynolds is a biomancer who can both selectively destroy fat cells and blemishes as well as speed up a patient's recovery from conventional surgery. Among the Clued-In and Supernatural set, payment can be in favors and services instead of or in addition to money. For such clientele, not only cosmetic enhancement is offered but outright total apperance alteration if so desired. In other words, almost perfect disguises made to order. The clinic of course also offers discreet non-cosmetic medical services to the Clued-In and Supernatural set for the right price. Clinic security and custodial services are provided by ghosts who have pledged their loyal service to the doctors in return for getting to enjoy corporeal existence thanks to bodies conjured by Dr. Ritter.
The Idea: Cosmetic Enhancement Center With A Magical Edge
The Aspect: Posh And Stylish
The Face: Dr. David Ritter
Face: Dr. David Ritter (Submerged)
Dr. David Ritter is both a competent plastic surgeon and a weak but highly skilled thaumaturgist with an intense focus on conjuration. He's parleyed his talents into a life of wealth and influence, collecting money and favors from the rich and powerful from all aspects of society, mundane and supernatural alike. His basic goal in life is to maintain his wealth and status and insuring the safety of himself, his partner Reynolds and their clinic from the various potential threats of the supernatural world. To that end he likes to ingratiate himself with many different supernatural factions and make the clinic useful enough to be in their interests to protect (or at least not draw attention by causing high profile trouble there) while still maintaining a stance of neutrality. Indeed, while not Accorded Neutral Ground Dr. Ritter has managed to successfully get members of the local supernatural community to informally agree to treat the Clinic as neutral ground and not instigate any conflicts there.
High Concept: Magical And Medical Cosmetic Practitioner
Trouble: Some Clients Come With Baggage
Other Aspects: Renowned In My Field, Living The Sweet Life And Loving It, It Pays To Be Connected, Prepared For Rainy Days, I Always Land On My Feet
Skills:
Superb (+5): Discipline, Lore
Great (+4): Contacts, Resources
Good (+3): Presence, Scholarship
Fair (+2): Conviction, Empathy, Deceit
Average (+1): Alertness, Athletics, Endurance, Rapport, Stealth
Powers:
Thaumaturgy [-3]
Refinement: 2 Focus Item Slots [-1]
Refinement: 2 Focus Item Slots [-1]
Refinement: 4 Enchanted Item Slots[-1]
Stunts:
Doctor (Plastic Surgeon)
Trust Me, I'm A Doctor. Requires Doctor: Doctors tend to inspire trust and confidence in their area of expertise. Allows one to use their Scholarship plus bonuses derived from Doctor stunt in place of Rapport for any situation or circumstance in which their skills, knowledge or reputation as a doctor is relevant, such as convincing someone that a certain procedure is for the best or negotiating payment for their services.
Lush Life
Specializations
+1 Conjuring Complexity
Focus Items:
Retractor (+1 Crafting Frequency, +1 Conjuration Complexity)
Scalpel (+2 Conjuration Complexity)
Surgical Stapler (+2 Conjuration Complexity)
Enchanted Items
Enchanted Fabreeze Application - when sprayed over clothing allows one to apply an 5 shift Block or Armor:2 vs a physical attack of one's choice 2 times a session. "Recharged" by mixing up some more and applying treatment to clothes.
3 potions or expendable items good for 2 uses a session
Standard Cosmetic Alteration Treatment
Type: Conjuration
Complexity: Base Complexity of 2 – flesh that is basically melded with the patient and moves when the users own is moved, such as for facial expressions, +5 shifts for Superb (+5) Believability, Extra Shifts depending on desired duration (default is 1 day) – typically +4 shifts for a month.
Effect: Creates an ectoplasm construct similar to a Flesh Mask on a patient that lasts for the alotted duration unless dispelled or destroyed beforehand, allowing the conjurer to grant the patient any desired appearance imagined for the duration of its existence.
Variations: The above spell is usually used for clueless patrons to help enhance their appearance. Duration between "maintenance sessions" can be extended beyond a month by getting a signed consent waiver (Rapport declaration), which would allow one to get 2 more shifts to make construct last a season. If they actually signed their full True Name on the consent waiver that can be employed to extend the duration even further, giving the patient an entire year before needing to come in again. Clued-In and Supernatural patients can request a variation of the treatment in which Believability is increased even higher at the cost of decreased duration, which is perfect for short term disguises that are incredibly difficult to detect.
Location: Ritter and Reynolds Cosmetic Enhancement Center
Situated at the beautiful and glamorous locale of South Beach, Ritter and Reynolds Cosmetic Enhancement Center is a clinic that uses both conventional plastic surgery and "revolutionary and exclusive proprietary procedures" to enhance the appearance of those who could afford their fees. With a reputation for miraculous work, they are the clinic of choice for the rich and powerful jet set of Miami and beyond. What most of their patrons do not know is that the clinic's "revolutionary and exclusive proprietary procedures" are actually magic. It's not difficult at all to cast spells on a patient after they're under anesthesia. Nothing that actually breaks any of the Laws of Magic. The doctors are too canny to cross any lines like that. But they might skirt the edge on occasions. David Ritter specializes in conjuring false flesh to enhance a patient's appearance beyond the capabilities of conventional medicine, while Samantha Reynolds is a biomancer who can both selectively destroy fat cells and blemishes as well as speed up a patient's recovery from conventional surgery. Among the Clued-In and Supernatural set, payment can be in favors and services instead of or in addition to money. For such clientele, not only cosmetic enhancement is offered but outright total apperance alteration if so desired. In other words, almost perfect disguises made to order. The clinic of course also offers discreet non-cosmetic medical services to the Clued-In and Supernatural set for the right price. Clinic security and custodial services are provided by ghosts who have pledged their loyal service to the doctors in return for getting to enjoy corporeal existence thanks to bodies conjured by Dr. Ritter.
The Idea: Cosmetic Enhancement Center With A Magical Edge
The Aspect: Posh And Stylish
The Face: Dr. David Ritter
Face: Dr. David Ritter (Submerged)
Dr. David Ritter is both a competent plastic surgeon and a weak but highly skilled thaumaturgist with an intense focus on conjuration. He's parleyed his talents into a life of wealth and influence, collecting money and favors from the rich and powerful from all aspects of society, mundane and supernatural alike. His basic goal in life is to maintain his wealth and status and insuring the safety of himself, his partner Reynolds and their clinic from the various potential threats of the supernatural world. To that end he likes to ingratiate himself with many different supernatural factions and make the clinic useful enough to be in their interests to protect (or at least not draw attention by causing high profile trouble there) while still maintaining a stance of neutrality. Indeed, while not Accorded Neutral Ground Dr. Ritter has managed to successfully get members of the local supernatural community to informally agree to treat the Clinic as neutral ground and not instigate any conflicts there.
High Concept: Magical And Medical Cosmetic Practitioner
Trouble: Some Clients Come With Baggage
Other Aspects: Renowned In My Field, Living The Sweet Life And Loving It, It Pays To Be Connected, Prepared For Rainy Days, I Always Land On My Feet
Skills:
Superb (+5): Discipline, Lore
Great (+4): Contacts, Resources
Good (+3): Presence, Scholarship
Fair (+2): Conviction, Empathy, Deceit
Average (+1): Alertness, Athletics, Endurance, Rapport, Stealth
Powers:
Thaumaturgy [-3]
Refinement: 2 Focus Item Slots [-1]
Refinement: 2 Focus Item Slots [-1]
Refinement: 4 Enchanted Item Slots[-1]
Stunts:
Doctor (Plastic Surgeon)
Trust Me, I'm A Doctor. Requires Doctor: Doctors tend to inspire trust and confidence in their area of expertise. Allows one to use their Scholarship plus bonuses derived from Doctor stunt in place of Rapport for any situation or circumstance in which their skills, knowledge or reputation as a doctor is relevant, such as convincing someone that a certain procedure is for the best or negotiating payment for their services.
Lush Life
Specializations
+1 Conjuring Complexity
Focus Items:
Retractor (+1 Crafting Frequency, +1 Conjuration Complexity)
Scalpel (+2 Conjuration Complexity)
Surgical Stapler (+2 Conjuration Complexity)
Enchanted Items
Enchanted Fabreeze Application - when sprayed over clothing allows one to apply an 5 shift Block or Armor:2 vs a physical attack of one's choice 2 times a session. "Recharged" by mixing up some more and applying treatment to clothes.
3 potions or expendable items good for 2 uses a session
Standard Cosmetic Alteration Treatment
Type: Conjuration
Complexity: Base Complexity of 2 – flesh that is basically melded with the patient and moves when the users own is moved, such as for facial expressions, +5 shifts for Superb (+5) Believability, Extra Shifts depending on desired duration (default is 1 day) – typically +4 shifts for a month.
Effect: Creates an ectoplasm construct similar to a Flesh Mask on a patient that lasts for the alotted duration unless dispelled or destroyed beforehand, allowing the conjurer to grant the patient any desired appearance imagined for the duration of its existence.
Variations: The above spell is usually used for clueless patrons to help enhance their appearance. Duration between "maintenance sessions" can be extended beyond a month by getting a signed consent waiver (Rapport declaration), which would allow one to get 2 more shifts to make construct last a season. If they actually signed their full True Name on the consent waiver that can be employed to extend the duration even further, giving the patient an entire year before needing to come in again. Clued-In and Supernatural patients can request a variation of the treatment in which Believability is increased even higher at the cost of decreased duration, which is perfect for short term disguises that are incredibly difficult to detect.