• Species: Exohuman (Individualist)
• Born: 2599 aboard the spaceship Last Frontier
• Affiliation: Federal Sheriff's Department
• Place of Residence: Firetown

Lucien Garcia is a former member of the Guardian Troopers who fought in the Great War against the Native Tribes. His military career came to a sudden halt when he was captured by the Senti Tribe. During an attempted escape, Lucien sustained a severe injury, leaving a deep scar on his right cheek as a constant reminder of his imprisonment. After the war, Lucien returned to serve the Federal Confederation and rose to the position of Local Sheriff in Firetown. Known for his corruption and self-interest, Lucien is openly ambitious, harboring a strong desire to unseat Mandla Friedberg as the Federal Sheriff. His contempt for Forster drives him to frequently question and undermine the Federal Sheriff's decisions, using any opportunity to weaken his influence. While Lucien's alliances are often calculated for personal gain, he occasionally collaborates with the Jane Mendoza Gang, not out of allegiance to the Outlaw cause, but to weaken Friedberg’s influence and profit from the bribes offered by the gang.

• Job Title: Local Sheriff of Firetown

Responsibilities:

• Oversees law enforcement in Firetown, with authority over local patrols and security operations.
• Conducts investigations, often skewed by his personal ambitions and willingness to manipulate situations for his benefit.
• Maintains an extensive network of informants within Firetown, gathering intelligence to advance his agenda.

• Traits: Manipulative, ambitious, self-serving
• Behavior: Lucien is calculating and keenly observant, using every interaction to assess potential leverage. His ruthless ambition often leads him to act without concern for others' well-being if it benefits his goals. Though his actions are motivated by personal gain, he is skilled at concealing his motives, making him appear dependable to those he can use to his advantage.
• Values: Lucien values power, influence, and control, seeing them as pathways to securing his status. His disdain for Mandla Friedberg`s leadership fuels his determination to seize authority for himself, justifying his underhanded tactics as necessary for his rise to power.

• Height: 1.80 meters
• Weight: 85 kg
• Appearance: Lucien’s most notable feature is the prominent scar on his right cheek, a remnant of his near-fatal escape attempt during captivity. His sharp, watchful eyes give him a shrewd and untrusting demeanor, scrutinizing those around him. His Local Sheriff uniform is well-kept, exuding an air of authority, while his cold, calculating presence often puts others on guard.

• Armor Class (AC): 17 (Uniform and honed reflexes)
• Hit Points (HP): 85

Actions:

• 1. Interrogation: Drawing on his experience and naturally suspicious nature, Lucien has a knack for extracting information through intimidation or persuasion. | Bonus: +4 on Persuasion or Intimidation checks.
• 2. Hidden Knife: Lucien is skilled with knives and always carries one concealed on his person, using it in close-quarters combat. | Damage: 1d6 + 4
• 3. Federal Stun Gun (if required): Lucien may also use a stun gun for non-lethal engagements. | Effect: Target must succeed on a Constitution save or be stunned for 1 turn.
• 4. Baton Strike: For crowd control or intimidation, Lucien can also wield a baton with force. | Damage: 1d8 + 6
• 5. Gun Crossbow Shot: Lucien utilizes a crossbow for silent, long-range attacks | Damage: 1d10 + 1d4 piercing

Special Abilities:

• Tactical Command: Lucien’s sharp mind allows him to assess situations swiftly, giving him an advantage in directing allies. He can provide up to two allies per round with strategic commands, improving their attack rolls or defenses. | Bonus: +2 to the targeted action.

Lucien’s overarching goal is to secure the position of Federal Sheriff, replacing Mandla Friedberg. He views Friedberg as a political obstacle and frequently seeks to weaken his authority, both openly and covertly. His collaboration with the Jane Mendoza Gang, though unofficial and selectively concealed, provides him with a source of income and influence, allowing him to subtly erode Friedberg’s credibility. Lucien is willing to go to great lengths to achieve his ambitions, seeing his actions as a means to position himself as the rightful leader capable of protecting Firetown and securing his own legacy.

Lucien Garcia is a formidable NPC, especially in social and political settings. His role as Local Sheriff in Firetown makes him a potential ally or antagonist, depending on players’ goals and affiliations. With his manipulation and ambition, Lucien can serve as a central figure in Firetown’s political intrigue. Dungeon Masters can use Lucien’s corrupt tendencies to offer players morally complex choices, whether through blackmail, alliances, or exposing his ulterior motives. Lucien’s tactical skills make him a challenging opponent, especially when he leverages allies to tilt encounters in his favor. His relentless ambition and disdain for authority present players with a nuanced character, one who may either aid them with ulterior motives or hinder them in pursuit of his own power.

• Mandla Friedberg
• Federal Sheriff
• Firetown
• Individualist Party