Comics Characters Dan Turpin
Dan Turpin
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Dan “Terrible” Turpin is a fictional character from DC Comics. He is a police inspector in Metropolis.
He was a tough, no-nonsense cop nicknamed “Terrible” Turpin a member of the Metropolis Special Crimes Unit. He was extremely loyal to Inspector Sawyer, before her transfer to Gotham City, and was romantically interested in her before learning she was a lesbian.
Possibly inspired by his attitude, and the fact he always wears a derby hat, later writers have revealed him to be the adult version of Kirby’s Golden Age “kid-gang” character Brooklyn, of the Boy Commandos.
Turpin was sent to Hawaii to investigate whether or not they needed a Special Crimes Unit of their own. While initially skeptical, a visit from the Female Furies convinced Dan that the islands needed an SCU.
Originally Posted by Kain Darkwind of the Dicefreaks forums.
| Dan ‘Terrible’ Turpin | |
| Medium Human | |
| Wounds | 32 WP, 99 VP (9d8+45) |
| Initiative | +1 |
| Speed | 30 ft. |
| AC | 11 (+1 Dexterity), touch 11, flat footed 10 |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +9/+17 |
| Attack | Energy rifle +10 ranged touch (3d8 force and electricity) or unarmed strike +15 melee (1d8 + 4) |
| Full Attack | Energy rifle +10/+5 ranged touch (3d8 force and electricity) or unarmed strike +15/+10 melee (1d8 + 4) |
| Space/Reach | 5 ft. /5 ft. |
| Special Qualities | Damage reduction 8/adamantine, powerful build |
| Saves | Fort +11, Ref +4, Will +6 |
| Abilities | Strength 18, Dexterity 13, Constitution 20, Intelligence 13, Wisdom 11, Charisma 15 |
| Skills | Climb +10, Gather Information +10, Intimidate +14, Jump +10, Knowledge (civics) +7, Knowledge (current events) +7, Knowledge (streetwise) +7, Listen +6, Sense Motive +6, Spot +6, Swim +10 |
| Feats | Brawl*, Diehard, Endurance, Improved Bullrush, Improved Brawl, Improved Toughness, Power Attack, Toughness |
| Climate/Terrain | Metropolis |
| Organization | Solitary (unique) or with Maggie Sawyer or 4-7 SCU members |
| Challenge Rating | 7 |
| Treasure | SCU equipment |
| Alignment | Neutral Good |
Possessions SCU body armor, energy rifle
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