Jawbreaker Malto Contact (Transformers Essence20 rpg)

Today's Dinobot Contact is the newest inductee into the Dinobot ranks: Jawbreaker Malto of the Transformers: Earthspark series!

This article is unofficial, fan-made material using the Transformers Essence20 rpg by Renegade Games Studios.

Jawbreaker

“Laugh and the world laughs with you; howl and you howl alone.”

Jawbreaker Malto lives up to his name in both senses of the word: although he's the strongest of all the Terrans, he's a soft-spoken, big-hearted 'bot who's as sweet as the candy he's named after. Despite his raw physical power, Jawbreaker sometimes struggles with his own self-confidence — he worries easily, gets flustered under pressure, and sometimes has trouble standing up for himself.

It took Jawbreaker longer than all of his other siblings to settle on a suitable alternate mode. His Stygimoloch form might be the most unusual shape of the bunch, but mastering this hard-headed shape has given Jawbreaker the confidence boost he needs to become a truly effective warrior. Fast, powerful, and difficult to stop, Jawbreaker has a lot in common with his beast mode template: he'll fight fiercely to protect his "herd", but in the end he'd much rather enjoy some downtime with his friends and family.

Influences

Cybertronian Military (Civilian), Small Town Roots: Jawbreaker is from the town of Witwicky, Pennsylvania and has yet to see much of the wider world. He is fascinated by filmography and filmmaking.

Origin

Charger: Disgruntled at his lack of combat ability, he leapt at the chance of training with Grimlock and steadily gained confidence. When they joined Hashtag and Elita-1 at the quarry, Jawbreaker unexpectedly proved able to scan a dinosaur fossil, giving him a Stygimoloch alternate mode.

Role and Focus

Warrior (Pugilist): Jawbreaker likes to use his alt-mode to take his enemies head-on.

Essence Scores and Skills

Strength 7: Athletics +d2, Brawn +d8, Might +d4

Speed 7: Driving (Ground) +d6, Infiltration +d2, Initiative +d2, Targeting +d2

Smarts 6: Alertness +d4, Culture +d4, Survival +d2, Technology +d2

Social 5: Performance +d4, Persuasion +d6

Gaining Jawbreaker As A Contact

Dinobot Fan: Jawbreaker is a new Dinobot and loves to learn about the others. If a PC spends their downtime with Jawbreaker and helps him learning about dinosaurs and dinobots, succeeding on three DIF 15 Culture, Science, and Survival Skill Tests, they gain Jawbreaker as a permanent Contact.

Malto Strong: Jawbreaker is a caring brother who will do anything to support his siblings. If the PCs spend their downtime helping Jawbreakers or other members of the Malto family, a succeed on three DIF 15 Alertness, Persuasion, or Technology Skill Tests, they gain Jawbreaker as a permanent Contact.

Allegiance Points: 3

Contact Perks

Bump and Run (2 Allegiance Points): Jawbreaker is skilled at hit-and-run tactics. A Threat takes 1 Blunt Damage and is Stunned until the end of their next turn.

Defending Dinobot (3 Allegiance Points): Jawbreaker has a lot in common with his beast mode template: he'll fight fiercely to protect his "herd." All PCs have resistance to Blunt and Sharp Damage until the end of the round.

The Strongest Malto (1 Allegiance Point): Jawbreaker is strong for his size; easily able to push others around. A PC can use the Brawn skill in place of any other Strength-based skill until the end of the round.

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