Death-Adder Villain

Real Name: Roland Burroughs.
Occupation: Mercenary, professional criminal.
Identity: Known to the authorities.
Legal Status: Citizen of the United States with a criminal record.
Other Aliases: "Fin-head" (a nickname given to him by Bucky).
Place of Birth: Bronx, New York City.
Marital Status: Presumably single.
Known Relatives: None.
Group Affiliation: Serpent Squad.
Base of Operations: Mobile.
First Post-Reboot Appearance: CAPTAIN AMERICA #
History: Very little is known about Death-Adder's past, though the criminal scientist Karl Malus is suspected of having a hand in the acquisition of his powers. There is evidence to believe he was a criminal before he obtained his powers. He was approached by the criminal Viper and his brother, the Eel, to join their team of snake-themed mercenaries, which Viper dubbed the Serpent Squad.

In the Serpent Squad's first outing, Death-Adder came into conflict with Captain America and his young partner, Bucky, while attempting to acquire information from Oscorp's Bronx plant's computers. Though defeated and most of the Squad taken into custody, Death-Adder (and the rest of the Squad who had been captured) was released from prison on bail by an unknown benefactor.

Death-Adder has twice more fought Captain America as a member of the Serpent Squad, as well as teaming up with the criminal Tiger Shark to attack the Atlantean monarch Namor and his cousin Namora.
Age: 28.
Height: 5' 6".
Weight: 150 lbs.
Eyes: Blue-green.
Hair: None.
Skin: Yellowish green.
Other Distinguishing Features: Death-Adder possesses pointed ears, a large fin running from his skull down tohis mid-back, and a four foot long spiked tail.
Uniform: Purple and blue bodysuit, purple gloves, blue boots, yellow and black belt.
Strength Level: Death-Adder possesses superhuman strength, enabling him to lift (press) roughly one ton.
Known Superhuman Powers: Death-Adder's whole physiology has been adapted for swimming. His larynx has been replaced by gills, enabling him to breathe underwater; these gills close up to allow air to pass through to his lungs while on land. His body is able to withstand the pressures along the continental shelves, though it is not known how he will handle the ocean floor; this also grants him better than average physical durability. His eyesight has been adapted to let him see in the green to low ultraviolet spectrum; he cannot see reds as anything other than shades of black. His tail, which assists him in steering while swimming, can be whipped around to act as a weapon in combat. This tail also helps propel him through the water; Death-Adder has been known to reach speeds up to 30 knots (34.5 mph).

In addition, his fingers have been adapted into claws which secrete a paralyzing poison. The spikes on his tail also secrete this same poison.
Limitations: Death-Adder is mute.

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678 points

ST: 21/35 [50*]	HP: 21 [0]	Speed: 6.50 [0]
DX: 13 [60]	Will: 12 [5]	Ground Move: 6 [0]
IQ: 11 [20]	Per: 12 [5]	Water Move: 6/18 [0]
HT: 13 [30]	FP: 13 [0]	SM: 0
Dmg: 2d/4d-1 (4d-1/6d+1)		BL: 88 lbs. (245 lbs.)
Dodge: 10	Parry: 11	DR: 12/4* (uniform) +5* (tough skin)

Languages: English (Native) (Native Language) [0].

Cultural Familiarities: Western (Native) [0].

Advantages: Affliction (Localized Paralysis) 3 (HT-2; Follow-Up: Claws or Impaling Striker, +0%; Incapacitation: Paralysis, +150%) [75]; Amphibious [10]; Claws (Sharp Claws) (Hands Only, -0%) [5]; Combat Reflexes [15]; Damage Resistance 5 (Tough Skin, -40%) [15]; Doesn't Breathe (Gills, -50%) [10]; Enhanced Move (Water) 1.5 (Water Move 18/36 mph/31 knots) [30]; Extra Arms 1 (Extra-Flexible, +50%; Long +1, +100%) [25]; Fit [5]; Hard to Kill 2 [4]; Hard to Subdue 2 [4]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Natural Diver 4 [20]; Night Vision 6 [6]; Pressure Support 1 [5]; Striker (Crushing; Tail) (Long +1, +100%; Alternative Attack, ×1/5) [2]; Striker (Impaling; Tail) (Long +1, +100%) [16]; Super ST +6/+20 (Passive Biological, -5%) [237]; Temperature Tolerance 2 [2].

Perks: Rinse [1].

Disadvantages: Callous [-5]; Code of Honor (Pirate's) [-5]; Mute [-25]; Social Stigma (Criminal Record) [-5]; Social Stigma (Freak) [-10]; Vulnerability to Dehydration (Fatigue Only, -50%; Wounding Modifier ×3) [-15].

Quirks: Attentive [-1]; Distinctive Feature [-1]; Enamored With Diamondback [-1]; OUCH! [-1]; Teetotaler [-1].

Skills: Aquabatics (H) DX+5 [8] – 14†; Body Language (Human) (A) Per+0 [2] – 12; Brawling (E) DX+2 [4] – 15; Climbing (A) DX-1 [1] – 12; Computer Operation/TL8 (E) IQ+1 [2] – 12; Current Affairs/TL8 (Headline News) (E) IQ+1 [2] – 12; Electronics Operation/TL8 (Security) (A) IQ+1 [4] – 12; First Aid/TL8 (E) IQ+1 [2] – 12; Forced Entry (E) DX+0 [1] – 13; Gambling (A) IQ+1 [4] – 12; Gesture (E) IQ+3 [8] – 14; Guns/TL8 (Pistol) (E) DX+0 [1] – 13; Intimidation (A) Will+1 [4] – 13; Jumping (E) DX+0 [1] – 13; Lifting (A) HT-1 [1] – 12; Lip Reading (A) Per+1 [4] – 13; Navigation/TL8 (Sea) (A) IQ+1 [4] – 12; Running (A) HT-1 [1] – 12; Speed Reading (A) IQ+1 [4] – 12; Stealth (A) DX+0 [2] – 13; Streetwise (A) IQ+1 [4] – 12; Survival (Fresh-Water Lake) (A) Per+0 [2] – 12; Survival (Island/Beach) (A) Per+0 [2] – 12; Survival (Reef) (A) Per+0 [2] – 12; Swimming (E) HT+5 [2] – 15†; Throwing (A) DX-1 [1] – 12; Tracking (A) Per+1 [4] – 13; Wrestling (A) DX+1 [4] – 14.

Features: Altered Visual Spectrum (Yellow to Low Ultraviolet) [0].

Starting Spending Money: $4,000 (20% of Starting Wealth).

* Includes +6/+20 from Super ST.

† Includes +4 from Natural Diver.

Role-Playing Notes:

Death-Adder is a silent, deadly killer, presenting an imposing figure. He is loyal to the rest of the Squad, working with them easily.

BRAWLING
TL	Weapon	Damage	Reach	Parry	Cost	Weight	ST	Notes
–	Brawling Punch	2d+1 cut	C	11	–	–	21
–	– Super ST	4d+2 cut	C	11	–	–	35
–	follow-up	HT-2 aff	–	–	–	–	–
–	Brawling Kick	2d+2 cr	C, 1	n/a	–	–	21
–	– Super ST	4d+3 cr	C, 1	n/a	–	–	35
–	Tail Striker	2d+4 imp	C, 1	11	–	–	21
–	– Super ST	4d+7 imp	C, 1	11	–	–	35
–	follow-up	HT-2 aff	–	–	–	–	–
–	or	2d+4 cr	C, 1	11	–	–	21
–	– Super ST	4d+7 cr	C, 1	11	–	–	35