Last Chancers.

Ox - Convicted of Murder.
Like most of the members of the 13th Penal Legion much of Ox's early history and even his real name is lost or classified. Whether his nickname comes from his huge size, or his low IQ is also unknown but both origins are likely. Original an enlisted soldier in the Imperial Guard Ox's career came to an abrupt end when he murdered three officers with his bare hands in a drunken rage.

Since joining the Last Chancer's Ox has become the unlikely friend of 'Brains', and the two are almost inseparable. Ox tends to be very protective of Brains and should he ever fall during a mission it is likely that the simple minded Ox may go into a berserk rage.

A massive brute of a man, 'Ox' is one of the few people known to be able to heft the weight of a support weapon such as a heavy bolter unaided. In addition to carrying such a massive crew served weapon by himself 'Ox' also does not need a loader, preferring to carry his own ammo.



Demolition Man - Convicted of Theft
Demolition Man's real name is unknown, and much of his past classified or lost prior to his becoming a member of the "13th Penal Legion". What is known is that he was an enlisted member of the Imperial Guard, prior to being caught red handed attempting to jimmy open his regimental commander's private drink cabinet.

Sentenced to the penal colony of Raels World for his crime it is a testament to Colonel Schaeffer's resourcefulness and Demolition Man's pure skill that he ended up in the Last Chancers. An expert in the field of explosives, Demolition Man's talents do not end there. Despite what his failed attempt at repurposing his colonel's liquor may imply Demolition Man is a skilled locksmith, and there is not a security system known that he can not eventually bypass.

Demolition Man is armed with a lasgun, melta bombs and one demolition charge.



Hero. Green - Convicted of Cowardice
While much of Hero's past is classified or lost prior to his becoming a member of the "13th Penal Legion" his real name is known to be Green, and he was an officer in the Imperial Guard. Green was set for great things within the Guard. Graduating top of his class and maintained a remarkably unblemished record. All this changed, however, when he refused a direct order to throw his men's lives away in suicide charge at what he believed to be a pointless objective.

Stripped of his rank and sent to the penal colony at Bassus Prime 'Hero' was recruited into the Last Chancer's by Colonel Schaeffer. He is typically armed with a lasgun, laspistol and a close combat weapon of some sort, and will stand his ground no matter what. Shrugging off wounds that would kill many lesser men through pure willpower.



Brain's - Convicted of Techno-Heresy
Who the man known as Brain's was before 'volunteering' for the 13th Penal Legion is now lost, though unlike many of the other members of this covert organization Brain's records seems to have suffered data corruption from an unknown source. Given his 'unique' talents it is possible Brain's himself may have had something to do with the records corruption.

What is known about Brains is that he was a former enlisted member of the Imperial Guard prior to his arrest for his creative edits to the regiments pay database. Bumping himself up several pay grades. As his nickname suggests Brains is a genius and something of an all around know-it-all, as well as an expert in most forms of technology. Within the Last Chancer's he acts as radio operator and is armed with a lasgun.

Whether his recent friendship with 'Ox' is genuine or simply feigned in order to receive the big man's protection can only be guessed at, but the two are inseparable. 'Ox' would take the injury or death of his best friend badly at best.



Shiv - Convicted of Murder
Like most of his fellows in the 13th Penal Legion little is known of the man called 'Shiv'. His past, name, and whether he served in the Imperial Guard like most of the Last Chancers is all shrouded in mystery. Fitting for a man as quiet as Shiv.

What is known is that until Colonel Schaeffer plucked him out of the Arbites hands on Lector Prime Shiv was being held in temporary custody following an investigation into the serial murder of twenty civilians over a five year period. An accomplished assassin, Shiv is fully capable of infiltrating almost any area undetected and it is rare for a man to every hear him coming unless he wants them to.

Where he acquired such rare weapons as a plasma pistol and mono-filament knife are simply more questions to the ever growing list, however, wherever they came from Shiv uses them both masterfully



Scope - Convicted of being AWOL
A former member of the Imperial Guard the man called 'Scope's' records, like all those serving in the Last Chancers are sealed or lost. What is known about the man is that he was convicted of going AWOL from his unit, and sentenced to the Penal Colony of Dakson IIX. What is suspected, however, is much more sinister.

While nothing could ever be proved roughly the same time Scope went AWOL from his unit the Chief Arbitrator Abraxtes was found assassinated. Given Scope's training as a sniper and classification as an expert marksmen he became an immediate suspect, however without enough evidence he was sentenced to the lesser crime of being absent without leave from his unit.

Scope puts his needle sniper rifle to good work, picking off unit commanders, heavy weapons troopers and other specialists with ease.



Rocket Girl Mikhaels - Convicted of Murder
Master Sergeant Mikhaels is perhaps one of the few members of the 13th Penal Legion for which records exist beyond just a dossier picture and a nickname. A former enlisted member of the Imperial Guard Mikhaels worked her way up the ranks until she achieved the rating Master-At-Arms, than she threw it all away. No one knows why she chose to murder a fellow Master Sergeant but she was promptly shipped off to the penal colony of Barbarellus where she would have remained had Colonel Schaeffer not taken note of her exceptional skills.

As a member of the 'Last Chancers' the woman now known as 'Rocket Girl' to those she serves with brings her years of experience with heavy weapons to bear. Typically armed with her trade mark missile launcher Rocket Girl seems to always know exactly where to place her ordnance to achieve maximum results. Since joining she has formed an unusual relationship with 'Fingers' Vagin who now acts as her loader, and keeps her supplied with all sorts of 'unusual' ammunition.



Animal - Classified Conviction
To gain more information about the man known as 'Animal' would require level 14 access to classified documents. His name, past and crimes are all restricted beyond the simple footnote that at one time he was an enlisted member of the Imperial Guard.

A violent psychopath with schizophrenia, Animal is generally kept in chains and a gag by the Arbites handlers who gave him his new name. Despite his deep psychosis, Animal is widely regarded as one of the best fighters to have ever graced the Imperial Guard, a fact that Colonel Schaeffer undoubtedly used to secure his transfer to the 13th Penal Legion despite a criminal record that spans its own 93 page sub-file.

Despite years in prison, Animal's reflexes and combat skills have remained honed to a razor's edge. He is almost inhumanly fast and a true monster in close combat. As a member of the 'Last Chancers' Animal is armed with a melta-gun and a close combat weapon. In addition he is equipped with the teams scanner, which seems to suggest that he is not so far gone as to be incapable of rational thought.



Grease Monkey - Convicted of Theft and Xeno-Heresy
Like his fellow 'volunteers' in the 13th Penal Legion the man now known as 'Grease Monkey's name, and background are all classified. Originally a member of the Imperial Guard Grease Monkey was a highly skilled driver as well as mechanic, much to the chagrin of his units Tech Priests. While his tinkering may have eventually put him in the same position he finds himself now, it was his decision to take a grav-vehicle belonging to the ambassador of the Iyanden Craftworld that landed him on the penal colony Devlan.

Grease Monkey's talent with vehicles serves him well in the 'Last Chancers'. Capable of driving virtually any vehicle known to humankind as well as hot-wiring and repairing them, he is able to get the team out of many a sticky situation in a hurry. When not behind the wheel Grease Monkey is armed with a bolt pistol.



Finger's - Convicted of Theft
Vagin has a long history of petty crime. His criminal file includes charges that include theft, small time black marketing, racketeering and even forgery. His sticky 'fingers' border on kleptomania and Vagin himself admits that he simply can't stop stealing things. Eventually his string of small time criminal activities landed him on the penal colony of C'Gataw where he came to the notice of Colonel Schaeffer.

Now a member of the 13th Penal Legion 'Fingers' Vagin puts his talents of procurement to good use. Able to get his hands on virtually anything Vagin keeps the Last Chancers stocked with speciality items, especially custom missiles for his friend 'Rocket Girl'. Whatever the relationship is between these two, Vagin acts as her loader and keeps her equipped with a variety of custom ordnance. When taking to the field Vagin is armed with a lasgun, in addition to Rocket Girl's missiles.



Warrior Woman - Convicted of Heresy
Who the woman known as 'Warrior Woman' was prior to her recruitment by the 13th Penal Legion is largely classified, her true name now lost. Originally a member of the warrior women of Xenan 7, no doubt were her present name originates, she was an expert hunter and tracker long before joining the Imperial Guard. More than likely she would have remained there and had a long and prosperous career if her involvement in the banned cult of Artemis had not come to light. Found guilty she was shipped off to the penal colony Tophawr III.

Given a second chance to fight for the Imperium by Colonel Schaeffer as part of the 'Last Chancers' Warrior Woman brings all her hard earned skills to bear. She can spot enemy tracks, and follow a trail for days. She is also an expert at hand to hand combat, and able to literally leap into the fray. Armed to the teeth with a sword, knife, and a lasgun, her years of combat experience serve her well.

All Character pictures and Bio's are in correct order of appearence. (Exception of Colonel Schaeffer)

Animal or Shiv... Both are such wicked sounding crazies.

If we are going that route then I will be OX! Heavy Bolter toting sounds fun!

Giving you guys oppotunity here. Either, we go as the Last Chancers and use the information I've got to pretty much use the characters above.

OR

You guys can create an Imperial Guardsmen listing from the 3rd War of Armageddon. Steel Legions, Death Korps, Ork Hunters etc.

I'll let you guys have choice!

NPC-leader will be either, Colonel Schaeffer for the last chancers or Commissar Yendl for the Armageddon kill-team.

I'll get more detail later. My mandatory sense of duty has required me to go to work and labour myself for the next 8 hours *sigh* ...

Either the Last Chancers or...

Well guys make up your minds if ya wanna have a go. Doesn't seem like much else is happening so I might as well bore you all to death with my story telling.

Either option I'm up for. Either option is going to be annoying.

Armag works for me!