(Gamma World) Ruckus McScruff - Mutant Racoon Courier - #CharacterCreationChallenge

Day 25 of the #CharacterCreationChallenge and I go back to the old reliable Gamma World 4th Edition.

Inspiration for today's character comes from this picture:

Name: Ruckus McScruff  - 5th Level Raccoon Enforcer

Species: Mutant Talking Raccoon

Catchphrase: “Born to dilly dally, forced to pick up the pace!”

Ruckus McScruff is the regions most unreliable courier, known for his fast-talking, slow-moving, and occasional bursts of breakneck speed—usually when running from trouble. He wears a patched-up leather jacket, fingerless gloves, and a pair of welding goggles that he absolutely does not need but insists make him look "official."

Despite his chronic procrastination, Ruckus always somehow delivers…eventually. He’s got a knack for getting out of scrapes, and while he prefers to waste time, if something goes south, his little bandit feet can carry him at terrifying speeds.

Locals know he can spend hours talking about routes to places he could have take, but in a moment, he  squints his tail, twitches his tail, and mutters his other well-known catchphrase:

"Something stupid is about to happen."

Ruckus McScruff – 3rd Level Mutant Talking Raccoon Enforcer

Catchphrase: “Born to dilly dally, forced to pick up the pace!”

Physical Strength: 10

Dexterity             : 17  +3

Constitution        : 13   +1

Mental Strength   :15   +2

Charisma            : 14    +1

Senses                : 11

Hit Points: 42

THAC Melee: +3  THAC Ranged: +6

Mental Defense: 12

Armor Class: 18

Health: 11

Robot Recognition 17

Perception: 13

Stealth: +4

Remain Unseen: +2

Speed: 12

Bite: 1d4

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Genotype: Mutant Animal – Raccoon

• Night Vision
• Enhanced Hearing
• Natural Climbing Ability

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Physical Mutations:

1. Enhanced Speed (Sudden Dash)  (11)
2. Prehensile Tail    (7)
3. Adhesive Pads

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Mental Mutations:

1. Confusion Field (Aura of Distraction)   (13)
2. Intuition - “Oh no… something stupid’s about to happen.” (16)
3. Telekinesis (15) 
   

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Equipment:

• Courier Satchel 
• Worn Leather Jacket
• Welder Goggles (Worn Always) 
• Bootleg Map of Fair-Town - Drawn by himself, wildly inaccurate
• Energy Pistol (when he remembers to charge it)  - Currently with four shots left.
• Duct Tape 
• Half-eaten donut

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Skills:

• Combat Leadership    6 
• Makeshift Weapon/Armror 6 
• Size-Up Opponent  6

Lefty Wrench-Banger – Oversized Canadian Goose Mount

"Still big enough to ride. Still full of spite."

Species: Mutant Canadian Goose (Large-Bird Scale)

Size	Medium-Large just large enough to carry a raccoon
Movement	Land 15m, Flight 25m (short bursts, max 10 min)
Hit Points	32 HP
Armor Class	15
Attack	Beak  (1d8), Wing Buffet (1d6)
Temperament	Sarcastic, uncooperative until bribed

Mutations: 

1. Reinforced Musculature (Wing Power) – Flight is possible even with a raccoon-sized rider.
2. Honker Reflex – Loud, startling honk grants minor initiative bonus or causes distraction (target rolls Will save or loses next minor action).
3. Psionic Empathy Field – Still present, but weaker range (~3m radius); mostly just vibes.
4. Selective Obedience – Only listens to Ruckus (50% of the time).