The Egyptian Adventure: Sethos "The Master Criminal"

"We saw him die, Emerson."
"I wouldn't put it past him to survive solely to annoy ME," Emerson declared. 

"He has no name, only a variety of appellations. Those in his employ, I believe, refer to him as the Master. To others, less intimately associated with him, he is known as Sethos... The men who work for the Master are the cream of the criminal crop. To be chosen by him is a mark of honor. Even those who are not in his employ are in deadly terror of him, and it is said that his revenge on a traitor is swift and horrible."

Sethos is the nom de guerre of the shadowy "Master Criminal" who operates an world wide organization that specializes in . . . well, crime. Amelia Peabody becomes obsessed with the idea of apprehending the Master Criminal and putting a stop to his activities. She is captured by Sethos, but astonished when he professes to be passionately in love with her. Amelia is starting to believe that she may be able to reform him when Emerson bursts in and fights with Sethos, who manages to escape. After realizing that he cannot have her, he promises never to harm or threaten her or her family. 

 "There I was "snort", trapped by thousands of Beja Tribesman, "snort". . . I say, is that the Emerson's?"

He reappears from time to time, often to rescue Amelia from other foes. Despite her occasional entreaties, he never gives up his illegal activities, which he takes considerable pride in. He is presumed dead numerous times and his "latest death" was a cover when it is revealed to the Peabody-Emerson clant that he has been working for British Intelligence during the Great War.

 What horror might be released from the latest excavation?

The biggest shock is when it is revealed that "Sethos" is actually Emerson and Walter's half-brother, the illegitimate son of their father and his mistress, who had been their mother's best friend. He spent his childhood hating Emerson for having the recognition and childhood he craved, not knowing that Emerson spent his own childhood loathing his situation and searching for a way to remove Walter and himself from their mother's grasp. 

Sethos eventually takes a wife, Margaret Minton, a female reporter (who bears a striking resemblance to Amelia). His other family includes a grown daughter, Maryam, from a previous relationship with partner-in-crime Bertha, and eventually a grandchild, Maryam's son from her first marriage. 

Sethos possesses a superior intellect, exceptional strength and agility, and a great deal of charisma. He is an extremely capable fighter, but always prefers to anticipate and outthink his adversaries. His own nephew Ramses Emerson reflects with frustration that, whether he is on the Emersons' side or against them, it is nearly impossible to catch him in a situation where he's not one or two steps ahead of them. 

 Family oral history states that this is a photo taken by Ramses Emerson of his elusive Uncle Sethos during the  . . . well, that's a story for another day.

His most prominent talent is that he is a master of disguise and an amazingly talented mimic. Even Amelia, who claims that she would know him anywhere, sometimes has trouble recognizing him. In one caper he admits to appearing to the Emersons in three vastly different roles: a young, vacuous English nobleman, a middle-aged private investigator, and an elderly and obnoxious American female tourist.

 A tourist taking in the sights of Luxor . . . or is she?

More impressively he spends several months by Amelia's side in the guise of the Emersons' close friend, Cyrus Vandergelt, with Amelia none the wiser. Ramses eventually acquires part of his collection and becomes quite adept at the art of disguise himself. 

 A famous dealer in antiquities?

An Adventuring Company led by Sethos can have any variety of criminals, ne'er do wells, illegal antiques dealers, smugglers, assassins, toadies, art forgers, corrupt policeman, thugs, Romulans  . . . you get the idea. In addition he can work with Bertha (more on her later) and her gang. Sethos will not work with Professor Moriarity or vice versa; however, they have no qualms about sharing the same assets as long as they do not step on each other's toes.

British Intelligence: Sethos can join any British, Imperial Army, or allied military Adventuring Company as a member of British Intelligence. He cannot use his Leadership Talent unless one of the leaders of the Company is removed from the game.

Amelia Peabody Rule: If Amelia Peabody is in base to base contact of an enemy figure, or if an enemy figure moves within one inch of Amelia Peabody, Sethos MUST move toward the enemy and attempt to remove them from the game.  If Amelia Peabody is removed from the game (THE HORROR!) Sethos automatically gets the Beserker and Numb Talent for free but loses Intuitive and his Leadership drops to +2. No matter what the scenario, Sethos now ignores it and any objectives and is now locked into the "Last Man Standing" scenario and will now attempt to remove every enemy figure in the game.

 
Name: Sethos "The Master Criminal"

Move: 6"
Pluck: 2+

Leadership: +3 (Criminals, Amelia Peabody, Ramses Emerson, and David Todros only. See special British Intelligence rule above.)

Speed: +1

Fighting Value: +4

Shooting Value: +3

Talents: Duelist, Erudite Wit, Fearless, Inspirational (Criminals, Criminals, Amelia Peabody, Ramses Emerson, and David Todros only), Intuitive, Iron Will, Lightning Draw (sword), Master of Disguise, Meticulous Planning, Tough

Basic Equipment: Pistol, Fighting Knife, Cane Sword, Magneto Static Waistcoat
Note on Basic Equipment: Sethos can also purchase any Fighting or Shooting item, if the costs are paid.

Armor: 9

Cost: 91
Note: Sethos can also add Master of Disguise and Part of the crowd if the points are paid.
For Campaigns Sethos can have the Immortal Talent.