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Blue Beetle (Ted Kord)

Blue Beetle, By "Blue Beetle" at Spider-Bob. Retrieved August 7, 2005., Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2400052
By “Blue Beetle” at Spider-Bob. Retrieved August 7, 2005., Fair use, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2400052

Theodore Stephen Kord is the second Blue Beetle, a superhero who was originally published by Charlton Comics and later picked up by DC Comics. This version of the character was created by Steve Ditko and first appeared as a back-up feature in Captain Atom #83 (November 1966), with Gary Friedrich scripting from Ditko’s conception and plot.

Originally Posted by Kain Darkwind of the Dicefreaks forums.

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Ted Kord, Blue Beetle  
Medium humanoid  
Wounds  15 WP, 105 VP (14d8+28)
Initiative+6
Speed30 ft.
AC23 (+7 defense, +6 Dexterity) touch 23, flat footed 17
Base Attack/Grapple+10/+13
AttackUnarmed strike +18 melee (1d8 + 5)
Full AttackUnarmed strike +18/+18/+13 melee (1d8 + 5)
Space/Reach5 ft./5 ft.
Special AttacksStun gun
Special QualitiesMartial artist
SavesFort +28, Ref +8, Will +4
AbilitiesStrength 16, Dexterity 22, Constitution 15, Intelligence 24, Wisdom 18, Charisma 15
SkillsBalance +14, Climb +11, Computer Use +24, Craft (electronic) +26, Craft (mechanical) +26, Disable Device +24, Escape Artist +14, Investigate +24, Jump +24, Knowledge (business) +15, Knowledge (physical science) +24, Knowledge (technology) +24, Listen +21, Move Silently +23, Pilot +17, Research +24, Spot +21, Swim +11, Tumble +27
FeatsAcrobatic, Builder, Combat Expertise, Dodge, Improved Disarm, Improved Trip, Mobility, Spring Attack, Weapon Finesse
Climate/TerrainAny
OrganizationSolitary (unique) or with Booster Gold
Challenge Rating10
TreasureEquipment
AlignmentNeutral Good

Stun Gun

Blue Beetle has a nonlethal projectile weapon. It deals 4d6 nonlethal sonic damage with a ranged touch attack (60 foot range increment). Anyone taking damage from the gun must make a Fortitude save (DC 24) or be stunned for 1d6 rounds.

As an alternate use of the gun, it can fire a flare. Those within 40 feet of the projectile when it strikes must make a Reflex save (DC 24) or be blinded for 2d4 rounds and dazed for one round.

Martial Artist

Ted Kord is a highly trained martial artist. He gains the unarmed damage and bonus feats of a monk half his level as well as a +2 bonus to attack and damage while fighting unarmed.

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