Marked by a goddess and armored in living quills, Paige is an unyielding idealist whose supernatural foresight and dangerous overconfidence drive her to confront injustice head-on—whether she’s ready for the consequences or not.
Strength: 4x Agility: 3x Intellect: 3D (Psychiatry) Willpower: 4x
Hand Size:
3 (17)
Edge:
1
Origin:
Altered Human
Paige is physically a normal human, with average strength, agility, and intellect, though she possesses above-average willpower. Her powers manifested during a supernatural assault while attending a friend’s funeral, when she and others were attacked by the entity known as Arachnen. Athena intervened, saving the group and bestowing her favor upon them. This act awakened latent psychic mutations within Paige, permanently altering her physiology and perception of danger.
Powers
Quills (12)
Trump Suit: Strength
Edge’s skin manifests hardened quills or spines with a material strength equal to this power’s intensity. These quills inflict damage equal to their intensity at striking distance.
The quills also function as a specialized form of Body Armor. While they do not reduce incoming damage, any opponent striking Edge with fists or other natural weapons suffers damage equal to the Quills’ intensity (minus their defense).
Stunts:
- Volley: Edge may fire quills in volleys, attacking normally at up to firing distance. She may also fire quills to pin objects or restrain targets, such as anchoring a foe’s clothing or immobilizing environmental features.
- Energy Reflection: Physical melee attacks only. Attackers suffer reactive quill damage as described above.
- Claws: Edge may shape quills along the backs of her hands or feet, allowing her to strike as if wielding clawed weapons.
Danger Sense (8)
Trump Suit: Willpower
Edge possesses a psychic warning system that alerts her to imminent danger. She may substitute Danger Sense for Agility when dodging attacks.
At intensity 5 or higher, Edge cannot be surprised. She may always declare an action in any exchange involving a surprise attack, though only the presence of danger—not its exact nature—is revealed.
Stunt – Danger Sense Tracking:
Edge may key a tracer to her psychic awareness, allowing her to track a marked individual using Danger Sense as a tracking ability.
Hindrances / Augmentations
Overconfidence
Edge is without fear—but not in a healthy way. Failing to believe she can be seriously harmed, she initially holds back, refusing to use her full capabilities.
If Edge fails an average Willpower action, she becomes Overconfident:
- Any card played with a value of 7 or higher is treated as a 0 of that suit
- She cannot declare pushes
This hindrance immediately vanishes once Edge is reduced to 2 or fewer cards, or below 10 health, as reality forces her to acknowledge genuine danger.
Equipment
(none beyond normal personal effects)
Skills
Psychiatry (i)
Paige is trained in the science of the human mind. She can determine whether an individual is under mental control and may help heal emotional trauma or psychological damage over time. She is a university psychology major with a focus on behavioral psychology, women’s studies, and sociology.
Contacts
- Prof. Wiegand: Academic mentor and advisor
- Athena: Active patron, homicide lieutenant, and divine benefactor
Calling
Idealist
Edge stands for principles she believes are worth dying for. Challenges to her beliefs provoke strong reactions, and she is compelled to confront injustice directly, regardless of personal cost.
Costume
A simple black skirt suit paired with a white shirt and red tie, worn with black flats. Functional, restrained, and deliberately unflashy.
Personality
Paige is introverted, stubborn, and deeply principled. She is analytical yet intuitive, sarcastic yet caring, and possesses an exceptional memory for details. She struggles to ask for help and will push herself to the breaking point rather than rely on others.
Real Name: Paige
Occupation: College student; cafeteria cashier
Legal Status: American citizen with no criminal record
Marital Status: Single
Group Affiliation: Athena’s Favor
Height: 5’5”
Hair: Brunette
Eyes: Brown
Weight: 118 lbs
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: Anthropomorphic sun and moon tattoos on opposite hips
Story
Paige never intended to become a hero.
The attack at her friend’s funeral shattered her understanding of the world, revealing that monsters—and gods—walk openly in the shadows. Athena’s intervention saved her life and marked her forever, awakening abilities Paige is still learning to trust.
Now balancing college, work, and her role within Athena’s Favor, Paige refuses to remain silent in the face of injustice. She may be stubborn, overconfident, and slow to ask for help—but once she commits, she commits completely.
Silence is acceptance. And Paige refuses both.