Chapter 3: The Kombatants

Cage

Johnny Cage is a Hollywood movie star and martial artist sensation. He has been trained by the best martial masters money can buy and gotten every penny’s worth. His first appearance in the Mortal universe is at Shang Tsung’s Mortal Kombat competition. Cage’s sole motivation is expansion of his notoriety and fame by way of his movies.

Descriptors: Actor +3, Handsome +3, Shallow +4

Str 7 Agl 8 Spd 8 Int 4 Bod 33 Chi 8

Special Moves:

Energy Ball
Spd: 5
Str: 7
Range: Short

Shadow Strike
Spd: 5
Str: 6
Range: Short
Note: Moves Cage to target.

Nut Buster
Spd: 6
Str: +2 (Hold vs. males)
Range: None

Cyrax

Cyrax is the second of the Lin Kuei ninjas that were transformed into cyber-assassins through automation. His real name is LK 4D4 and his assignment is to kill the Lin Kuei renegade, Sub-Zero.

Str 8 Agl 8 Spd 7 Int 5 Bod 33 Chi 3 (7)

Descriptors: Ninja +4, Mechanical +4, Humorless +2

Special Moves:

Plasma Net (Artifact)
Spd: 9
Str: 0 (Hold)
Range: Medium
Charges: 6

Bomb (Artifact)
Spd: 4
Str: 7
Range: Short
ee: Force
Charges: 6

Explosive Teleport
Spd: 11
Str: 0
Range: Medium

Jade

Jade is a mysterious figure from the Outworld. It is not known for certain if she is related to Kitana and Mileena, but her special talents seem to point in that direction. Her motivations are just as mysterious.

Str 5 Agl 8 Spd 10 Int 7 Bod 31 Chi 7

Descriptors: Mysterious +5, Silent +5

Special Moves:

Fan Throw
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Medium

Jax

Colonel Jackson Briggs is the leader of the U.S. Special Forces team of which Sonya Blade is a member. Jax possesses a wealth of special abilities and, most recently, has acquired a pair of bionically enhanced arms with which he may more easily combat the invaders of the Outworld. With Sonya’s help, he tries to warn the American government of the Outworld’s power and the impending danger, but they do not listen. Jax’s motivation is the defense of the planet against evil.

Str 9 Agl 6 Spd 6 Int 7 Bod 32 Chi 5 (7)

Descriptors: Military +5, Good-natured +3, Powerful +2

Special Moves:

Missile (Artifact)
Spd: 2
Str: 7
Range: Long
ee: Fire
Charges: 3

Double Missile (Artifact)
Spd: 1
Str: 8
Range: Long
ee: Fire
Charges: 3

Sonic Wave
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Short
ee: Force

Dash Punch
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Short
Note: Moves Jax to target.

Shock Wave
Spd: 3
Str: 9
Range: Short

Backbreaker
Spd: 6
Str: +4
Range: None

Slam
Spd: 4
Str: +6
Range: None

Kabal

Kabal is a chosen warrior that met a horrible fate at the hands of Shao Kahn’s extermination squads. He survived, but not without suffering permanent damage. Now, he must wear an artificial respirator at all times. Kabal’s motivation is his rage and thirst for revenge against Kahn.

Str 7 Agl 7 Spd 8 Int 7 Bod 33 Chi 8

Descriptors: Angry +4, Vengeful +4, Loner +2

Special Moves:

Tornado Dash
Spd: 9
Str: 0 (Hold)
Range: Short
Note: Moves Kabal to target.

Plasma Bolt
Spd: 4
Str: 6
Range: Medium
ee: Force

Ground Saws
Spd: 5
Str: 7
Range: Short

Kano

The man known as Kano is a Japanese-American and member of the criminal organization called the Black Dragon Society. He is crude and blackhearted, always willing to fight, with or without a reason. For a time, Kano was kept as a prisoner in the Outworld by Shao Kahn but it didn’t take long for him to get on his captor’s good side. Soon after, he was inadvertently released when Jax rescued Sonya. Kano occasionally performs small tasks for Shang Tsung, for the right price, and offers to help train Kahn’s men when the Outworld invasion begins. Kano’s motivation is money and power.

Str 8 Agl 7 Spd 7 Int 4 Bod 31 Chi 6

Descriptors: Mercenary +4, Liar +3, Infravision +3

Special Moves:

Cannonball
Spd: 3
Str: 7
Range: Short
ee: Force
Note: Moves Kano to target.

Knife Slice
Spd: 6
Str: +4
Range: None

Knife Throw
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Medium

Choke Hold
Spd: 5
Str: +5
Range: None

Kitana

Princess Kitana was one of Kahn’s personal assassins, along with her twin sister, Mileena. As the true heir to the throne of the Outworld, she turned on Shao Kahn and joined the heroes of the Mother Realm (Earth) in fighting Kahn and his henchmen.

Str 5 Agl 8 Spd 9 Int 9 Bod 32 Chi 8

Descriptors: Assassin +5, Regal +2, Gorgeous +3

Special Moves:

Fan Throw
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Medium

Fan Slice
Spd: 7
Str: +3
Range: None

Fan Wave
Spd: 10
Str: 0 (Hold)
Range: Short

Flying Punch
Spd: 7
Str: 4
Range: Short
Note: Moves Kitana to target.

Kung Lao

The priest Kung Lao is the descendent of the first champion of the Mortal Kombat competition of the same name. He is a pious servant of Rayden and the Order of Light (Rayden’s sect) and a close associate of Liu Kang. With Liu Kang, Kung Lao is helping to establish a new Shaolin temple. Kung Lao’s motivation is the protection of life and the small village in which he lives, Wuhu.

Str 6 Agl 8 Spd 8 Int 8 Bod 34 Chi 10

Descriptors: Learned +5, Polyglot +3, Friendly +2

Special Moves:

Hat Throw
Spd: 6
Str: 6
Range: Short

Teleport
Spd: 9
Str: 0
Range: Extreme

Flying Kick
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Short
Note: Moves Kung Lao to target.

Spin Attack
Spd: 4
Str: +6
Range: None

Liu Kang

Liu Kang is an agent of the White Lotus Society and disciple of Kung Lao. Liu Kang is the current champion of the Mortal Kombat competition and one of the greatest threats to Shao Kahn’s rule over the Mother Realm. He is acquainted with most of the heroes of the Mortal world and has been forming a new Shaolin temple with the help of Kung Lao. His sole motivation is the defeat of Kahn.

Str 6 Agl 8 Spd 8 Int 8 Bod 34 Chi 10

Descriptors: Honest +4, Selfless +3, Vengeful +3

Special Moves:

Dragon Kick
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Short
Note: Moves Liu Kang to target.

Fireball
Spd: 4
Str: 6
Range: Medium
ee: Fire

Bicycle Kick
Spd: 4
Str: 7
Range: Short
Note: Moves Liu Kang to target.

Tiger Run
Spd: 2
Str: 8
Range: Short
Note: Moves Liu Kang to target.

Air Throw
Spd: 7
Str: +3
Range: None

Nightwolf

Nightwolf is the chief of a major Native American tribe in the Midwest. He is a historian and preserver of his culture. When Shao Kahn begins his invasion, Nightwolf has his shaman use his magical powers to shield his people’s land. Nightwolf is curious but his greatest motivation is the protection of his people.

Str 6 Agl 7 Spd 9 Int 7 Bod 33 Chi 9

Descriptors: Tribal Chief +5, Curious +3, Aloof +2

Special Moves:

Spirit Bow
Spd: 5
Str: 5
Range: Long

Spirit Shield
Spd: 3
Str: +5 (Missile Reflector)
Range: None

Shadow Ram
Spd: 3
Str: 7
Range: Short
ee: Force
Note: Moves Nightwolf to target.

Hatchet
Spd: 7
Str: +5
Range: None

Scorpion

The being known as Scorpion is actually two men, Yong Park and his son Tsui. Yong Park, a former member of the Lin Kuei, left his past behind to raise a family and work as a bridge toll collector. After ten years, he was hunted down and killed by Sub-Zero. The demigod Yu returned Yong’s soul, which inhabits his son’s body, to the Mother Realm to exact revenge on his assassin.

Str 9 Agl 7 Spd 7 Int 7 Bod 34 Chi 8

Descriptors: Ninja +5, Driven +5

Special Moves:

Harpoon
Spd: 3
Str: 4 (Hold)
Range: Medium
Note: Draws target to Scorpion.

Take Down
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Short
Note: Moves Scorpion to target.

Teleport
Spd: 9
Str: 0
Range: Extreme

Air Throw
Spd: 7
Str: +3
Range: None

Sektor

Sektor is the first of the Lin Kuei ninjas that were transformed into cyber-assassins through automation. His real name is LK 9T9 and his assignment is to kill the Lin Kuei renegade, Sub-Zero.

Str 7 Agl 8 Spd 8 Int 6 Bod 32 Chi 3 (7)

Descriptors: Ninja +5, Mechanical +3, System Glitches +2

Special Moves:

Missile (Artifact)
Spd: 4
Str: 5
Range: Long
ee: Fire
Charges: 6

Heat Seeking Missile (Artifact)
Spd: 2
Str: 7
Range: Long
ee: Fire
Charges: 6

Teleport Punch
Spd: 7
Str: 4
Range: Short
Note: Moves Sektor to target.

Smoke

Smoke is the third of the Lin Kuei ninjas that were transformed into cyber-assassins through automation. He is very mysterious and his motivations are unknown. It is believed that Smoke and Sub-Zero are close associates, which may cause his feelings about him and his hunters (Cyrax and Sektor) to be mixed. Smoke is rumored to have retained his soul in his cyber-transformation.

Str 7 Agl 7 Spd 10 Int 5 Bod 33 Chi 5 (7)

Descriptors: Ninja +5, Loyal +3, Honorable +2

Special Moves:

Bomb (Artifact)
Spd: 4
Str: 7
Range: Short
ee: Fire
Charges: 6

Harpoon
Spd: 3
Str: 4 (Hold)
Range: Medium
Note: Draws target to Smoke.

Invisibility
Spd: 8
Str: 0
Range: None
Note: Opponents are at +2 to their attack rolls. Smoke remains invisible until he is successfully struck.

Teleport Punch
Spd: 7
Str: 4
Range: Short
Note: Moves Smoke to target.

Sonya

Lieutenant Sonya Blade is an American Special Forces agent and one of the members of Jax’s team. She is a hot-tempered warrior with a particular dislike for the mercenary Kano, who killed her fiance, Cliff LoDolce, a martial arts sensei. With her commander, Jax, she tries to convince the government of the looming danger of the Outworld but her words fall on deaf ears. Sonya’s primary motivation is the death of Kano.

Str 6 Agl 7 Spd 9 Int 7 Bod 31 Chi 7

Descriptors: Military +4, Generous +3, Beautiful +3

Special Moves:

Power Blast
Spd: 4
Str: 6
Range: Medium
ee: Force

Bicycle Kick
Spd: 4
Str: 7
Range: Short
Note: Moves Sonya to target.

Flying Punch
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Short
Note: Moves Sonya to target.

Leg Flip
Spd: 5
Str: +5
Range: None

Stryker

Officer Kurtis Stryker is the leader of a riot control brigade in a major city. When Kahn begins his invasion of Earth, Kurtis finds himself the lone survivor of the city he is sworn to protect.

Str 7 Agl 6 Spd 7 Int 5 Bod 30 Chi 3 (7)

Descriptors: Police +4, Protective +3, Unassuming +3

Special Moves:

Grenade (Artifact)
Spd: 3
Str: 7
Range: Medium
ee: Force
Charges: 6

Tonfa Dash Flip
Spd: 8
Str: 3
Range: Short
Note: Moves Stryker to target.

Tonfa Trip
Spd: 8
Str: +2
Range: None

Pistol (Artifact)
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Medium
Charges: 6

Sub-Zero

Sub-Zero is the most notorious member of the Lin Kuei ninja clan. His potent special moves are products of ancient Lin Kuei scrolls given to him by Shang Tsung in exchange for services rendered. When his clan begins to transform members in cyber-assassins through automation, Sub-Zero chooses not to undergo the operation, against the wishes of the Jonin. Now, he is a carrier of the death mark and hunted by his former associates. Sub-Zero’s current motivation is survival, although he always wishes to gain more power and knowledge.

Str 8 Agl 7 Spd 8 Int 8 Bod 35 Chi 9

Descriptors: Ninja +4, Acrobatic +3, Cold +3

Special Moves:

Ground Ice
Spd: 9
Str: 0 (Hold)
Range: Short
ee: Ice

Slide
Spd: 9
Str: 2
Range: Short
Note: Moves Sub-Zero to target.

Cold Wave
Spd: 8
Str: 0 (Hold)
Range: Medium
ee: Ice

Ice Clone
Spd: 8
Str: 0 (Hold, if touched)
Range: None

THE VILLAINS

Baraka

Baraka is the leader of a tribe of Gairen from the wastelands of the Outworld and the high priest of Shao Kahn working with Shang Tsung. He possesses razor sharp sword-like appendages that he may conceal at will. Baraka’s barbaric nature and monstrous features are his trademarks.

Str 7 Agl 6 Spd 6 Int 5 Bod 31 Chi 8

Descriptors: Nomad +4, Sneaky +3, Disgusting +3

Sword Bolt
Spd: 4
Str: 6
Range: Medium
ee: Electricity

Scissor Blades
Spd: 4
Str: +6
Range: None

Sword Slice
Spd: 6
Str: +4
Range: None

Goro

Goro is a four-armed Shokanite, son of King Borbak and Queen Mai, the Prince of Kuatan (a subterranean province) and Ruler Supreme of the Armies of the Kingdoms of Shokan. Several hundred years ago, he was sent by Shao Khan to serve as the champion of Shang Tsung’s Mortal Kombat competition. He killed the ancestor of Kung Lao and reigned as champion until eventually defeated by Liu Kang.

Str 12 Agl 6 Spd 5 Int 8 Bod 36 Chi 8

Descriptors: Prince +4, Connoisseur +3, Cruel +3

Fireball
Spd: 4
Str: 6
Range: Medium
ee: Fire

Body Slam
Spd: 3
Str: 8
Range: Short
Note: Moves Goro to target.

Chest Thump
Spd: 3
Str: +7
Range: None

Kintaro

Kintaro is a leader in Goro’s Outworld army. He is a tiger-like variation of the typical Shokanite and enjoys to fight for money or any other reason. Kintaro served as Shao Kahn’s champion in his Outworld version of the Mortal Kombat competition.

Str 11 Agl 6 Spd 6 Int 6 Bod 34 Chi 7

Descriptors: Protective +5, Bestial +3, Selfish +2

Flying Smash
Spd: 3
Str: 8
Range: Short
Note: Moves Kintaro to target.

Fireball
Spd: 4
Str: 6
Range: Medium
ee: Fire

Mileena

Mileena is the twin sister of Kitana and an heir to the throne of the Outworld. She is a loyal assassin to Kahn and still serves him. It is believed that Kahn has augmented her abilities.

Str 5 Agl 8 Spd 9 Int 7 Bod 32 Chi 8

Descriptors: Assassin +4, Observant +3, Physically attractive +3

Combat Roll
Spd: 6 (+2 to Agl for Dodging)
Str: 3
Range: Short
Note: Moves Mileena to target.

Teleport Kick
Spd: 8
Str: 3
Range: Short
Note: Moves Mileena to target.

Sai Throw
Spd: 6
Str: 5
Range: Medium

Motaro

Motaro is a steel-tailed Centaurian from the Outworld and the current leader of Kahn’s extermination squads during the invasion of the Mother Realm. He is unique in that he possesses a missile reflection power that is always on.

Str 10 Agl 7 Spd 7 Int 4 Bod 35 Chi 8

Descriptors: Leader +3, Equine +5, Clannish +2

Energy Blast
Spd: 5
Str: 5
Range: Medium
ee: Force

Missile Reflection
Spd: 0 (Always on)
Str: +8
Range: None

Teleport
Spd: 10
Str: 0
Range: Long

Reptile

Reptile was the personal bodyguard of Shao Kahn and, later, the protector of Shang Tsung. He appears to be human but is, in actuality, an Outworld demon, a member of a reptilian race believed to have been extinct for hundreds of years. Acidic poison constantly drips from slits in his face.

Str 7 Agl 7 Spd 8 Int 3 Bod 34 Chi 9

Descriptors: Ninja +3, Confident +3, Reptilian +4

Acid Spit
Spd: 7
Str: 4
Range: Short
ee: Acid

Stun Ball
Spd: 9
Str: 0 (Hold)
Range: Short
ee: Force

Slide
Spd: 9
Str: 2
Range: Short
Note: Moves Reptile to target.

Invisibility
Spd: 8
Str: 0
Range: None
Note: Opponents are at +2 to their attack rolls. Reptile remains invisible until he is successfully struck.

Shang Tsung

Shang Tsung is the mortal shell of a demon once brought to the Mother Realm by Am-ho-tep, an Egyptian Pharaoh. After dying and being reborn many times, Shang Tsung eventually recalled the proper method to create the portal between Earth and the Outworld and contacted his master, Shao Kahn. With Kahn’s assistance and instruction, Shang began to cultivate souls by means of the Mortal Kombat competition on the island of Shimura. For thirteen years, Shang was defeated in combat by his nephew, Kung Lao, until Kahn sent the dragon-man, Goro, to act as champion. On the fourteenth year, Goro killed Kung Lao…

For hundreds of years, Shang Tsung gathered the souls slain in the Mortal Kombat by Goro and others. Slowly, the portal to the Outworld grew. Then, Liu Kang and many other heroes came to the island and, at long last, Goro was defeated and Shang’s plans came to ruin. For his encore, Shang Tsung attempted to lure the heroes of the Mother Realm to the Outworld, where they could be destroyed by Kahn himself. It was a difficult battle and both Sonya and Kano were captured and held captive. With the help of Liu Kang, Kung Lao, Cage, Jax and Kitana, the prisoners were set free.

Now, with the Outworld in shambles, Shang Tsung has been granted more power than ever to help Kahn invade the Mother Realm.

Str 7 Agl 7 Spd 8 Int 10 Bod 35 Chi 10

Descriptors: Evil +4, Mystical +4, Bird lover +2

Flaming Skulls (1-3)
Spd: 4, 3, 2
Str: 6, 7, 8
Range: Medium
ee: Fire

Eruption
Spd: 1
Str: 9
Range: Medium
ee: Fire

Morph
Spd: 7
Str: 0
Range: None
Note: Shang Tsung has the ability to change himself into any other character he has seen and studied. This transformation lasts 1-10 combat turns.

Mist
Spd: 10
Str: 0
Range: Short
Note: Shang Tsung may create an arcane mist about him that partially blinds his opponents, giving them a +1 to their attack rolls. This mist lasts for the entire combat unless somehow blown away.

Sheeva

Sheeva is the mate of Goro and appointed bodyguard of Kahn’s wife, Sindel. When Kahn invades the Earth realm, she grows unhappy with Motaro’s position as leader of the extermination squads. Motaro’s race of Centaurians are the Shokanite’s worst enemies and she sees Kahn ignoring her people more and more.

Str 10 Agl 6 Spd 6 Int 6 Bod 34 Chi 8

Descriptors: Protective +4, Combative +3, Quick-Witted +3

Fireball
Spd: 3
Str: 7
Range: Medium
ee: Fire

Flying Smash
Spd: 4
Str: 7
Range: Short
Note: Moves Sheeva to target.

Ground Stomp
Spd: 5
Str: 7
Range: Short

Sindel

Sindel is believed to be the wife of Kahn and the main reason for his invasion of the Mother Realm. Ten thousand years ago, she met an untimely death and, in order to resurrect her, Kahn had to come to Earth to do it. Sindel is as evil as Kahn and just as dangerous. She is the key to his power in the Mother Realm.

Str 6 Agl 7 Spd 7 Int 11 Bod 33 Chi 10

Descriptors: Queen +5, Snooty +3, Spoiled +2

Wave Scream
Spd: 7
Str: 2 (Hold)
Range: Short
ee: Force

Fireball
Spd: 3
Str: 7
Range: Medium
ee: Fire

Flight
Spd: 8
Str: 0
Range: Long
Note: Opponents are at +2 to their attack rolls. Sindel may maintain flight until she is successfully hit in combat.

THE IMMORTALS

Rayden

Rayden is one of the lesser Chinese gods and is worshipped by the Order of Light. He is one of the few ancient deities that still involves themselves with the affairs of men. He is very protective of mortal man and will risk his physical avatar form in their cause. With the invasion of the Outworld, Rayden’s power is at its weakest and his existence begins to fade …

Str 9 Agl 10 Spd 9 Int 12 Bod 41 Chi 12

Descriptors: God of Thunder +5, Wise +3, Likes humanity +2

Special Moves:

Lightning Throw
Spd: 5
Str: 6
Range: Long
ee: Electricity

Shocking Touch
Spd: 7
Str: +4
Range: None
ee: Electricity

Torpedo Attack
Spd: 4
Str: 7
Range: Medium
Note: Moves Rayden to target.

Teleport
Spd: 11
Str: 0
Range: Extreme

Shao Kahn

Shao Kahn is the demon ruler of the Outworld and strives to merge his realm with that of Earth’s, in essence eliminating the yin and yang. Shao Kahn has another reason for conquering the Mother Realm, however: the resurrection of his deceased wife Sindel. Shao Kahn’s avatar is quite powerful and he has an army of servants at hand to do his bidding.

Str 12 Agl 8 Spd 8 Int 12 Bod 45 Chi 15

Descriptors: God of the Outworld +5, Evil +5

Special Moves:

Shoulder Smash
Spd: 4
Str: 9
Range: Short
Note: Moves Shao Kahn to target.

Energy Lance
Spd: 6
Str: 6
Range: Medium
ee: Force

Force Hammer
Spd: 4
Str: +5 (Hold)
Range: None
ee: Force