Mariette Finnley

Character Snapshot

Occupation: Parapsychologist

Drive: Thirst for Knowledge

As an assistant of the famous behaviorist, B.F. Skinner, many are surprised at her interest in the supernatural and her interest in parapsychology. Perhaps it is a reaction to the strict empiricism of the behaviorism embodied by her prior employer, Skinner. Exploring her options, she attended a talk by the famous Carl Jung, and soon became an avid fan. During his visit, she became his friend and he her confidant. Not being married, she is something of an odd woman. Many who know her blame her bullheadedness, but Jung understands her drive to understand the unknowable outweighs domestic concerns.

Connection to Thomas Fell: It started when Jung was curious about an odd necklace he had somehow obtained. Marriette offered to find an expert, and have it assessed, perhaps even find out a bit about it's history. Although Fell could not place the item, their conversation was pleasant and comfortable, lasting well into the night. As Fell's shop was relatively close, Marriette often found herself visiting the shop, and finding time to sit and chat with the fascinating man.

Current Status: Alive, Sane

Fate Stats

Aspects

Paranormal Parapsychologist

Lady with a Tesla Complex

Must Catch the Moment!

Mother Hen

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Skills

Great +4: Academics

Good +3: Empathy, Investigate

Fair +2: Medicine, Notice, Rapport

Average +1: Create, Will, Stealth, Fight

Stunts

Psychologist (Empathy): Once per session you can reduce someone else’s consequence by one level of severity (severe to moderate, moderate to mild, mild to nothing at all) by succeeding on an Empathy roll with a difficulty of Fair (+2) for a mild consequence, Good (+3) for moderate, or Great (+4) for severe. You need to talk with the person you’re treating for at least half an hour in order for them to receive the benefits of this stunt, and you can’t use it on yourself. (Normally, this roll would only start the recovery process, instead of changing the consequence level.)

The Power of Deduction (Investigate): Once per scene you can spend a fate point (and a few minutes of observation) to make a special Investigate roll representing your potent deductive faculties. For each shift you make on this roll you discover or create an aspect, on either the scene or the target of your observations, though you may only invoke one of them for free.

Biologist (Academics): +2 to all Academics rolls relating to the field of biology.

Extras and Stuff

Mariette's Juryrigged Taser

(Permission – aspect relating to it | Cost – free)

Aspect: Jury Rigged

Stunt: Shocking!: On a success on a Fight roll, add a Shocked aspect to the target as a boost.

Mariette's Camera

(Permission - relative aspect | Cost: 1 refresh)

Aspect: Just the right angle

Stunt: Reveals more than the eye: Dispels illusions, catches spirits, crime scene details.

Other Notes

Physical Stress: 2

Mental Stress: 3

Refresh: 2

ToC Stats

Pillars of Sanity

• The complex (core pattern of emotions) is related to the collective unconsciousness
• Individuation-Spiritual purpose beyond material goals
• Synchronicity-relationships that are not causal can be meaningfully related

Sources of Stability

• Carl Jung, noted psychologist and psychiatrist; currently visiting New England (through 1937)
• Her friend B. F. Skinner, an avid behaviorist
• Her sister Kathryn Finnley

Abilities

Investigative

Academic: Anthropology 3, Biology 3, Library Use 3, Medicine 1, Occult 4

Interpersonal: Assess Honesty 4, Credit Rating 3, Oral History 0, Reassurance 2

Technical: Forensics 1, Photography 4

General

Athletics 3, Electrical Repair 6, First Aid 6, Fleeing 10, Health 10, Hypnosis 4, Mechanical Repair 6, Psychoanalysis 6, Sanity 9, Stability 8, Scuffling 4, Sense Trouble 8, Stealth 1