Mortal Kombat Characters

HEROES

Liu Kang (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Liu Kang

Personality*: The Good Fight

Trademark: High morals, his Bicycle Kick

Team: Defenders of the Earth

Occupation: The Chosen One

Home: China (Shaolin Temples)

Style: Kung Fu

Concept: The Chosen One

Signature: Raises fists to the sky

Stats: STR 4, DEX 6, STM 4, CHA 4, MAN 2, APP 4, PER 4, INT 3, WIT 5

Abilities - Alertness 5, Insight 4, Instruction* 4, Blindfighting 4, Leadership 4, Arena 2, Mysteries 3, Style Lore 4, Instruction* 1, Swimming**3, Linguistics* 1 (Chinese)

Backgrounds - Allies 3, Sensei 5

Techniques - P5, K5, G4, B4, A5, F5

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Maneuvers, Jump, Throw, Bicycle Kick*, Fireball, Power Uppercut

Combos- Jumping Foward to Fireball (dizzy), Jumping Foward to Bicycle Kick (dizzy)

Unique Abilities - None

Blessings* - Fearless 4, Rapid Healing 3

Burdens*- Pacifisim 1

Equipment - None

Renown - Honor 9, Glory 3

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 9, Darkness 1

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 9, Willpower 10, Health 17

Notes - Once a member of the super secret White Lotus Society, Liu Kang left the organization in order to represent Shaolin temples in the Tournament. Kang is strong in his beliefs and despises Shang Tsung.

Quote: "I do not wish to fight you, but your actions leave me no choice."

Johnny Cage (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Johnny Cage

Personality*: Joy Ride

Trademark: He's cool, and he knows it

Team: Defenders of the Earth

Occupation: Movie Star

Home: America

Style: Lots of it (oh yeah, and Kung Fu)

Concept: Martial Arts Superstar

Signature: Raises fists to the sky

Stats: STR 4, DEX 5, STM 4, CHA 5, MAN 3, APP 5, PER 3, INT 4, WIT 4

Abilities - Alertness 4, Intimidation 4, Insight 4, Streetwise 3, Manage* 3, Blindfighting 4, Stealth 3, Publicist* 4, Arena 3, Style Lore 4, Finance* 4, Performance**5, Swimming**2, Professional**(movies) 5

Backgrounds - Allies 3, Backing 2 (movie guys), Contacts 3 (movie guys), Fame 4, Manager 4, Resources 4, Sensei 5 (great masters from around the world)

Techniques - P5, K5, G4, B4, A4, F3

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Maneuvers, Jump, Throw, Fireball, Power Uppercut, Groin punch*, Shadow Kick*

Combos- Jumping Foward to Shadow Kick (dizzy), Jumping Roundhouse to Power Uppercut (dizzy), Jumping Foward to Groin Punch (dizzy)

Unique Abilities - None

Blessings* - Fearless 3, Natural (actor) 5, Rapid healing 2

Burdens*- Pacifisim 1, Mental Burdens - Overconfident 4, Impulsive 3

Equipment - None

Renown - Honor 5, Glory 9

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 6, Darkness 2

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 7, Willpower 8, Health 16

Notes - A martial art superstar trained by masters from around the world, Cage uses his talents on the big screen. He is the current box-office champand star of such movies as Dragon Fist and Dragon Fist II as well as the award-winning Sudden Violence.

Quote: "Don't start anything with me man-diddn't you see Kung Fu Master?"

Sonya Blade (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Sonya Blade

Personality*: Responsibility

Trademark: She's tough

Team: Defenders of the Earth

Occupation: U.S. Special Forces

Home: America

Style: Special Forces

Concept: Military Woman

Signature: Raises fists to the sky

Stats: STR 4, DEX 5, STM 4, CHA 4, MAN 3, APP 5, PER 4, INT 3, WIT 5

Abilities - Alertness 5, Intimidation 4, Insight 2, Streetwise 2, Instruction 3, Manage 3, Blindfighting 3, Leadership 4, Security 5, Stealth 5, Survival 5, Demolitions* 4, Computer 4, Investigation 4

Backgrounds - Allies 5, Backing 5 (United States Goverment), Contacts 5 (United States Goverment), Staff 2 (office assistants back at headquarters), Rank**3, Authority**2

Techniques - P5, K5, G4, B3, A5, F3, P/H 4, Rf 4, MG 4, Kn 3

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Maneuvers, Jump, Throw, Power Rings*, Thigh Press, Power Uppercut

Combos- Thigh press to Power Rings (dizzy), Jumping Foward to Jumping Foward (dizzy)

Unique Abilities - None

Blessings* - Fearless 3, Natural (Military workings) 5, Rapid healing 2

Burdens*- Pacifisim 1

Equipment - Pistol

Renown - Honor 6, Glory 7

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 7, Darkness 3

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 7, Willpower 8, Health 16

Notes - Sonya is a member of a top U.S. Special forces unit. Her team was hot on the trail of Kano's Black Dragon organization. They followed them to an uncharted island where they were ambushed by Shang Tsung's personal army.

Quote: "I'm bringing you in, don't worry - but first, big guy, lets just see how tough you really are."

Rayden (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Unknown, Rayden is possibly his real name

Personality*: Responsibility

Trademark: Electrical Powers

Team: Defenders of the Earth

Occupation: God of Lightning

Home: Unknown

Style: Kung Fu Concept: God of Lightning

Signature: Flashes lightning bolts to the sky

Stats: STR 5, DEX 5, STM 5, CHA 5, MAN 4, APP 5, PER 5, INT 4, WIT 5

Abilities - Alertness 5, Intimidate 5, Insight 5, Blindfighting 5, Leadership 4, Arena 5, Mysteries 5, magic**4, Law* (tournament) 6 Backgrounds - God of Old** 5, Allies 5, Backing 5 (other gods?), Contacts 5, Fame 3 (in China and Japan), Resources 5 Techniques - P5, K5, G4, B5, A5, F6

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Maneuvers, Jump, Throw, Shocking grasp, Lightning, Yoga Teleport, Torpedo Combos- Shocking grasp to Roundhouse (dizzy), Strong Kick to Lightning (dizzy) Unique Abilities - God of Lightning Powers: +1 Focus, Shocking grasp, Lightning, Yoga Teleport, Torpedo. Power Type: Honor. Should Rayden begin to lose Honor, he will also begin to lose his powers.

Blessings* - Fearless 5, Perfect Memory 5

Burdens*- Pacifisim 1

Equipment - None

Renown - Honor 10, Glory 10

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 6, Darkness 2

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 10, Willpower 10, Health 20

Notes - The name Rayden is actually that of a deity known as The Thunder God. It is rumored he received a personal invitation by Shang Tsung himself and took the form of a human to compete in the Tournament.

Quote: "What could be more honorable than men and women defending thier own world in mortal combat?"

Kitana (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Unknown

Personality*: Unknown

Trademark: Razor Fans

Team: Defenders of the Earth (?)

Occupation: Assassian

Home: Outworld

Style: Kung Fu

Concept: Mysterious Assassian

Signature: Raises fan to the sky

Stats: STR 4, DEX 5, STM 4, CHA 5, MAN 5, APP 5, PER 4, INT 3, WIT 5

Abilities - Alertness 5, Interogation 4, Intimidation 2, Subterfuge 4, Searching 2, Instinct 3, Performance 5, Blindfighting 4, Security 5, Stealth 5, Survial 3, Disguise 3, Swimming 4, Thief 5, Mysteries 2, Style Lore 3, Professional (assassian) 5

Backgrounds - Allies 5 (Shang Tsung), Backing 3 (Shang Tsung), Contacts 4, Resources 3, Reputation (assassian) 5

Techniques - P5, K5, G4, B4, A5, F3, Ex (fans, treat as katana but may be thrown) 5, Thrown Weapon (fans) 5

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Maneuvers, Jump, Throw, Power Upper Strike*, Diving Hawk, Power Uppercut

Combos- Jump+Foward Kick to Thrown Weapon (fan) (dizzy), Power Upper Strike to thrown Weapon (dizzy), Power Upper Strike to Jump+Foward Kick to Fan Foward Strike (dizzy)

Unique Abilities - None

Blessings* - Fearless 3, Natural (subterfuge) 5, Rapid healing 2

Burdens*- Pacifisim 1

Equipment - Fans (treat as katana, she may also throw them.Kitana usualy carries many such fans, as tey can be folded and hidden easily.

Renown - Honor 2, Glory 8

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 2, Darkness 4

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 7, Willpower 8, Health 16

Notes - Kitana's beauty hides her true role as a personal assassian for Shang Tsung. However, she has been seen speaking with an Earth Warrior, and her motives have become suspicious to her twin sister Mileena. Only Kitana knows her true intentions..

Quote: "You must trust me."

VILLANS

Sub-Zero (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Unknown

Personality*: Revenge (?)

Trademark: Ice Powers

Team: Outworlders

Occupation: Unknown, possibly assassian

Home: Unknown

Style: Ninjitsu

Concept: Mysterious Ninja

Signature: Raises fists in victory

Stats: STR 4, DEX 5, STM 4, CHA 1, MAN 1, APP 2, PER 4, INT 3, WIT 4

Abilities - Alertness 5, Interrogation 5, Intimidation 4, Blindfighting 5, Stealth 5, Survival 5, Arena 4, Mysteries 4, Security 5 (and not willing to share much), Style Lore 5, Thief**5 Backgrounds - Contacts 2, Resources 3, Clan Heritage (Lin Kuei) 5: (rank of Jonin)

Techniques - P5, K4, G4, B4, A5, F6

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Maneuvers, Jump, Throw, Ground Ice*, Slide Kick, Ice Blast, Missle Reflection, Energy Reflection

Combos- Jump Kick to Ground Ice to Slide Kick (dizzy) Unique Abilities - None

Blessings* - Fearless 3, Natural (survival) 3, Rapid Healing 4

Burdens*- Code of Honor (will accept equal challenges, will seek revenge on those who dishonor him)

Equipment - None

Renown - Honor 8, Glory 0

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 1, Darkness 7

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 10, Willpower 8, Health 17

Notes -The actual name or identity of this warrior is unknown. However, based on the markings of his uniform, it is believed he belongs to the Lin Kuei, a legendary clan of Chinese ninja.

Quote: (Intent Gaze)

Reptile (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Unknown

Personality*: Responsibility (to save his race)

Trademark: Reptilian features

Team: Outworlders

Occupation: Assassian

Home: Unknown

Style: Unknown

Concept: Reptilian Assassian and servant to Shang Tsung

Signature: Raises fists in victory

Stats: STR 4, DEX 6, STM 4, CHA 1, MAN 1, APP 1, PER 3, INT 2, WIT 4

Abilities - Thief**5, Alertness 5, Intimidation 5, Searching 5, Animal** (snakes) 5, Blindfighting 5, Stealth 5, Instinct** 4 Backgrounds - Animal Hybird 1, Allies 1, Arena 2 (underground pit), Backing/Contacts 5 (Shang Tsung), Resources 2

Techniques - P4, K4, G4, B4, A5, F4

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Maneuvers, Jump, Throw, Energy Ball*, Shrouded Moon, Slide Kick, Acid Breath Combos- Energy Ball to Slide Kick (dizzy), Slide Kick to Roundhouse to Roundhouse (dizzy) Unique Abilities - None

Blessings* - Natural (survival) 5, Rapid Healing 5, Acute Sense (touch) 3

Burdens*- Low Status 1

Equipment - None

Renown - Honor 3, Glory 0

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 0, Darkness 7

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 6, Willpower 8, Health 17

Notes - As Shang Tsung's personal protector the elusive Reptile lurks in the shadows stopping all those who would do his master harm. His human form is believed to disguise a horrid reptilian creature whose race was thought extinct millions of years ago.

Quote: "Yessssssss, my massster."

Scorpion (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Unknown

Personality*: Revenge (?)

Trademark: "Get over here!" scream

Team: Outworlders

Occupation: Unknown, possibly assassian

Home: Unknown

Style: Ninjitsu

Concept: Mysterious Ninja

Signature: Raises fists in victory

Stats: STR 4, DEX 4, STM 4, CHA 1, MAN 1, APP 0, PER 3, INT 2, WIT 4

Abilities - Alertness 5, Interrogation 5, Intimidation 4, Blindfighting 5, Stealth 5, Survival 5, Arena 4, Mysteries 4, Security 5 (and not willing to share much), Style Lore 5, Thief**5 Backgrounds - Contacts 2, Resources 3, Clan Heritage (Unknown Clan) 5: (rank of Jonin)

Techniques - P5, K5, G5, B5, A4, F5

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Maneuvers, Jump, Throw, Backroll Throw, Yoga Flame (movie version only), Slide Kick, Scorpion Spear, Teleport Punch

Combos- Teleport Punch to Roundhouse (dizzy), Scorpion Spear to ierce Punch (dizzy)

Unique Abilities - None

Blessings* - Fearless 5, Natural (survival) 3, Rapid Healing 4

Burdens*- Code of Honor (will accept equal challenges, will seek revenge on those who dishonor him), Physical Burden - Appears as a monster 5

Equipment - None

Renown - Honor 2, Glory 8

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 0, Darkness 8

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 10, Willpower 9, Health 18

Notes -Like Sub-Zero, Scorpion's true name and origin are not known. He has shown from time to time distrust and hatred towards Sub-Zero. Between Ninjas, this is usually a sign of opposing clans.

Quote: (Strange, inhuman cry of madness that only an undead creature could make)

Kano (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Unknown

Personality*: Petty Greed

Trademark: Cybernetic Eye

Team: Outworlders

Occupation: Mercenary, thief

Home: Aulstralia

Style: Dirty Fighting (and he's good at it)

Concept: Mercenary Thug

Signature: Raises fists in victory

Stats: STR 5, DEX 4, STM 5, CHA 1, MAN 1, APP 1(due to cybernetic eye), PER 2, INT 2, WIT 4

Abilities - Thief**5, Alertness 5, Intimidation 5, Searching 5, Blindfighting 5 (cybernetic thermal vision), Stealth 5, Instinct** 3 Backgrounds - Allies 4(Shang Tsung, The Black Dragon), Backing/Contacts 3 (The Black Dragon), Resources 4, Reputation (Getting the job done) 5, Cybernetics 1

Techniques - P4, K4, G4, B4, A4, F2, Kn 5

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Maneuvers, Jump, Throw, Basic Weapon Maneuvers (Knife), Throwing Knife Combos- Knife to Jumping Kick (dizzy), Strong Punch to Roundhouse (dizzy) Unique Abilities - Kano suffers no penalties from natural darkness

Blessings* - Natural (security) 5, Rapid Healing 4, Luck 3

Burdens*- Bad reputation (thug) 3

Equipment - Knives (usualy carries about 4)

Renown - Honor 0, Glory 7

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 0, Darkness 8

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 3, Willpower 9, Health 18

Notes - A Mercenary, Thug, Extortionist Thief - Kano lives a life of crime and injustice. He is a devoted member of the Black Dragon, a dangerous group of Cut-Throat Madmen feared and respected throughout all of crime's Inner Circles.

Quote: "You keep talkin like that, mate, and yer lible to end up with a nice hole in yer throat."

Shang Tsung (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Shang Tsung

Personality*: Power Hunger (?)

Trademark: Evil as hell

Team: Outworlders

Occupation: Master of the Tournament

Home: Outworld

Style: Kung Fu

Concept: Dark Master

Signature: Laughs evilly at victim

Stats: STR 5, DEX 5, STM 5, CHA 4, MAN 5, APP 3, PER 3, INT 5, WIT 5

Abilities - Alertness 5, Interrogation 5, Intimidation 4, Insight 1, Instruction 5, Manage* 5, Blindfighting 5, Leadership 5, Stealth 5, Arena 5, Mysteries 4, Style Lore 5, Subterfuge 5 Backgrounds - Arena 5, Fame 5 (in Outworld), Resources 5, Staff 5 (slaves)

Techniques - P5, K5, G4, B4, A4, F6

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Maneuvers, Jump, Throw, Fireball, Repeating Fireball, Morph (see Unique Abilities)

Combos- Strong Punch to Fireball (dizzy), repeating Fireball to Jumping Foward (dizzy) Unique Abilities - Morph: Shang has the unique ability to take the form of those who he has seen and made a special "connection" with. This ability costs him 2 Chi to activate, but may be used at any moment, and does not cost him an action. The Storyteller should choose randomly the character turned into, using the chart below. It is unknown if Shang Tsung can Morph into other beings as well, but is probably the case. The effect lasts three turns. During this time, Shang is the opponent in every way, excfept that he keeps his own perceptio, Intelligence, Wits, Chi, Willpower and health. During this time he may use any of the scores of the shape he has taken, even Abilities, but may not use any of his own except as mentioned above. Once a shape has been formed, Shang cannot revert back to his own form until the three turns have elapsed. However, if Health damage is caused to Shang while in this form, he instantly reverts back to his normal form and cannot use his power again for 2 combat actions. (Thanks to Chriss Hoffman for help with this unique power).

1-2 Goro

3- Reptile

4- Scorpion

5- Sub-Zero

6- Kano

7- Liu Kang

8- Sonya Blade

9- Rayden

10- Johnny Cage

Blessings* - Fearless 5, Rapid Healing 4

Burdens*- Mental Burdens - Fanatic, Overconfident 5, Sadism 3

Equipment - None

Renown - Honor 0, Glory 10

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 0, Darkness 9

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 10, Willpower 9, Health 18

Notes -Shang Tsung is the master of the tounament and the ruler of countless dimensions he has conquered in his contest. he is absolutly evil. Quote: "You fight well for someone from your world, but here, I am the master."

Original Artwork by J. Scott Pittman

Goro (Mortal Kombat video game and Mortal Kombat: the Movie, Midway, Inc.)

Real Name: Goro (Prince Goro of the Underworld)

Personality*: Power Hunger

Trademark: He's huge and has 4 arms!

Team: Outworlders

Occupation: Tournament Champion

Home: Unknown

Style: Dirty Fighting

Concept: Monster Champion

Signature: Raises fists in victory

Stats: STR 7, DEX 3, STM 7, CHA 1, MAN 1, APP 1, PER 1, INT 1, WIT 3

Abilities - Alertness 2, Intimidation 5, Blindfighting 4, Leadership 4, Survival 5, Mysteries 4, Style Lore 3

Backgrounds - Allies 4 (Shang tsung), resources 4 (Shang Tsung), Alien* (from another dimension) 5

Techniques - P5, K0, G5, B5, A2, F3

Special Maneuvers - All Basic Punch Maneuvers (no Jump Maneuvers), Throw, Multi-Arm Pummel**

Combos- None

Unique Abilities - None

Blessings* - Fearless 6, Natural (Intimidation) 5, Rapid Healing 5

Burdens*- Physical burden - Gigantic 5, Mental Burdens - Overconfident, Fanatic (being the toughest there is) 5

Equipment - None

Renown - Honor 0, Glory 10

Division/Rank - Kombatant

Heart/Darkness*: Heart 0, Darkness 9

Chi/Willpower/Health - Chi 2, Willpower 10, Health 20

Notes -Goro was born over 2,000 years ago. He is prince of the Underworld and champion of the tournament.

Quote:"You... (THUD)... dare... (THUD)... challenge (THUD)... Goro? GGRRRAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! (THUD)."