NPC of the Week: Jacques Lizot the Gambler

Jacques Lizot Gambler                    (SR 6) Location: Lyon (may have left after being threatened by Gaston Thibeault) Background: Lizot is the younger, ner-do-well son of a noblesse de robe official. Lizot is also a professional gambler. His recent circumstances have been quite poor, a bad night at the table was followed by a most unfortunate encounter with a large gentleman (Gaston Thibeault) who took his brass 'watch,' rapier, and mazzagatto pistol. After which he coldly stared at Lizot and his surviving bodyguard while saying: "Don't let me see you again. And if you trouble any of us, and most especially this young lady, ever again, I will find you and, as God is my witness, I will kill you."  Despite being upset at the loss of his 'watch' Lizot concluded that Gaston was a man of his word and he vowed to himself that in future he will avoid Gaston like the plague. Savvy 1                   Flair 2 Melee 1                    Ranged 1                 Defense 1 Gambler 2                Duelist 1                  Retainer 3 Lifeblood 8 (-1)       Advantage 1             Fortune 2* Boon: Favored by Fortune* Flaw: Greed Rapier: 1d6 Dmg; +1 Parry Mazzagatto (Small Flint-lock Pistol): 1d6+1 Dmg; 5' range Author: Gaston's Hat              NPC in: L'Honneur et les Intrigues (Fic)

Jacques'  Bodyguards – Retainer 2 Might 2       Daring 1      Savvy -1 Brawl 1       Melee 1       Ranged -1      Defense 1 Ruffian 1     Soldier 1 Protection: 1d3 (Buffcoat & heavy gloves) Fist: 1d3+2 Dmg; Hanger Sword: 1d6+2 Dmg; +1 Quick Cut

 The image is from Flashing Blades.