Thursday, April 7, 2022

F is for Funnibone

Funnibone is a master criminal that first appeared in  Prize Comics Volume 2 #12 (October 1942).

Code Name: Funnibone
Real Name: Unknown
Team Affiliations: Kingdom of Crime, Project Second Chance
Medium Humanoid, Chaotic Evil
Armor Class: 13 (Dex)
Hit Points: 120
Speed: 30 ft.
Challenge: 5 (1,800 XP)

Str 16 (+3) Dex 16 (+3) Con 14 (+2) Int 14 (+2) Wis 10 (+0) Cha 15 (+2)

Saving Throws: Dex +7, Cha +6
Skills: Advanced Tech +6, Insight +4, Intimidation +7, Performance +6, Persuasion +6, Sleight of Hand +7, Stealth +7
Senses: passive Perception 10
Languages: English

Unique Traits
Cunning Action: On each of his turns, the Funnibone can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Engage, or Hide action.
Cosmic Joke: Funnibone mind has been touched by something cosmic. His mind can't be read and anyone attempting to do so must make a Wisdom saving throw (DC 15) or take 2 (1d4 psychic damage). Additionally, he has advantage on all Saving Throws pertaining to being charmed or controlled. He is immune to fear and madness effects and spells.

Actions
Mutliattack: Funnibone gets two Cane attacks.
Lucky Cane: Melee Weapon Attack. +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) bludgeoning damage.

Funnibone's Lucky Cane
Cane, Very Rare (requires attunement)
This cane gives a +2 bonus to Attack and Damage rolls made with this magic cane. While in the wielder's hand, they gain a +1 bonus to saving throws. 
Luck. If the cane is on the wielder's person, they can call on its luck (no action required) to reroll one Attack roll, ability check, or saving throw they dislike. They must use the second roll. This property can't be used until the next dawn.

Background
Almost nothing is known about the criminal mastermind known as Funnibone. According to stories told he may have been a failed stand-up comedian, a gangster, or just a guy that's life was changed by one really bad day. There are even rumors that he is an ancient Greek god of chaos. Whatever the truth, it's clear he is a menace to world and anyone who gains his attention. While his appearance has varied, he's been active since the late 60's having started his career fighting the original incarnation of the Guardians of Terra. He's known for his signature maniacal laugh and lucky cane. Though he's been captured several times, he's only been on one mission with Project Second Chance, though his cane has been used several times by various members. Currently free again, Funnibone has recently begun working with King Killer and is seen as the jester of his Kingdom of Crime. Funnibone isn't one to underestimate and if his fellow villains aren't careful they may find themselves facing deadly consequences.

1 comment:

  1. One of my old V&V campaigns had a recurring villain named Funnybone, but he was an animated skeleton in a trenchcoat with a laugh that drove people mad and detachable hands that he'd throw at heroes to strangle them.

    In my defense, I believe I was 12 years old when I first came up with him. :)

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