WB
Walter Baines
Role Cult Guard, Veteran
Nationality British
Status alive
Age unknown
Overview
Walter Baines is a gruff veteran of the cult’s operations. He has prepared victims for sacrifice and is loyal to Dr. Hume without reservation. He serves as a primary guard in the sub-basement
Overview
Walter Baines is a gruff veteran of the cult’s operations. He has prepared victims for sacrifice and is loyal to Dr. Hume without reservation. He serves as a primary guard in the sub-basement detention area.
Description
Gruff and weathered, Baines carries himself with military bearing. Sweat-dampened and stern.
Personality & Traits
- Loyal and unquestioning; carries out orders without hesitation
- Resentful of perceived weakness or defiance
- Sadistic in his cruelty but not creative; follows Hume’s instructions precisely
Combat Stats (CoC 7e)
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| STR | 60 |
| DEX | 50 |
| CON | 70 |
| INT | 45 |
| POW | 40 |
| APP | 30 |
| EDU | 35 |
| SAN | 35 |
| HP | 12 |
| MP | 8 |
| Luck | 35 |
| DB | +1d4 |
Skills
| Skill | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fighting (Brawl) | 50% |
| Fighting (Knife) | 45% |
| Firearms | 35% |
| Intimidate | 50% |
| Listen | 40% |
| Spot Hidden | 35% |
Equipment
- Truncheon (1d6 + DB)
- Pistol (1d8)
- Knife (1d4+2 + DB)
Roleplaying Hooks
- Will not hesitate to use violence
- Cannot be reasoned with or intimidated
- Responds only to direct orders from cult hierarchy
- If Hume is killed or removed, may become confused/disoriented
Relationship to Campaign
Baines is a combat encounter NPC representing cultist muscle. He serves as an obstacle to prisoner rescue and may be defeated, captured, or killed during infiltration attempts.
Appearances
Relationships
- Employed by Dr Erasmus Hume — Fanatically loyal to Hume; carries out orders without question
- Employed at Orphean Society Building — Guard at the Society sub-basement