This week we’re sharing more from our new game ‘Into The Mad’ with another character background and we are showing rigs for the first time!

Into The Mad is heavily inspired by Mad Max, and so what would a post-apocalyptic world be without cool vehicles? In our game world, vehicles are called ‘rigs’, and there are 100 to choose from! At character creation you’ll be rolling from 100 character backgrounds and 100 rigs, so there are plenty of options.

The background we’re sharing below is the Throttle Jockey and the rig we’re sharing below that is the Howler. Follow this blog for more updates on game content, rules and playtesting.

Throttle Jockey

Whether defending your lands or leading the charge against enemies, you were the engine of destruction, roaring into battle astride your rig.

Ability: Road Fury

Re-roll any failed chase save once; the new result must be used.

Gear

Jockey boarder pistol (d4 shoot or d4 fight), patched pilot leathers (+1 armor), tinted racing goggles, makeshift toolbox, engine parts necklace

Which Crew Did You Ride With?

1. Iron Chargers: A heavy cavalry of hulking war rigs designed to crush enemies. Take a ram plate (+d4 ram, kit).
2. Rust Striders: Nomads who thrived on scavenging and ambushing in treacherous terrain. Take a spiked dune visor (+1 Radux).
3. Ember Riders: A gang obsessed with fire, who carried flame and chaos wherever they went. Take molotov cocktails (d4 blast).
4. Black Spokes: Precision raiders known for their lightning-quick strikes and sleek rides. Take a chrome wheel spike (d6 fight).
5. Scrap Marauders: Ruthless scavengers who took whatever they wanted from the ruins of others. Take a scavenged cargo strap, which never lets go.
6. The Stormhounds: A warlord’s elite riders who fought through storms and dust clouds. Take a storm-battered mask (+1 Radux).

Why Did You Leave?

1. Kin Betrayal: Your gang turned on you, stripping you of your rig and leaving you for dead. Pick one player character who found you and helped you survive.
2. Shattered Wheels: Your old rig was destroyed in a disastrous battle, robbing you of your pride and purpose. Pick one player character who pulled you from the wreckage.
3. Rising Tyrant: Dengon Rig-wrecker took control of your gang and cast you out. Pick one player character who also wants revenge on Dengon Rig-wrecker.
4. Last Raid: A raid went horribly wrong, leaving you the scapegoat. Pick one player character who witnessed the aftermath and stood by your side.
5. Redemption Road: The endless violence and destruction wore you down, driving you to seek a better life. Pick one player character who inspired your change.
6. Freedom’s Call: You abandoned loyalty to anyone or anything, seeking the freedom of the open road. Pick one player character who shares your wanderlust.

Howler

A sleek, gutted muscle car bristling with jagged metal plating. The Howler is outfitted with oversized exhausts that roar like a beast, announcing its presence long before it appears.

Ability Scores

Size: d6
Frame: 14
Chase: 12

Defense Scores

Hit Points: 3
Armor: 1
Radux: 0

Quirk

1. A skull-shaped hood ornament wreathed in rust.
2. Flames painted across its side panels, long faded and cracked.
3. An oversized steering wheel made from welded scrap.
4. A massive rear spoiler made from scavenged aircraft parts.
5. Hides a secret compartment under the driver’s seat containing old-world trinkets.
6. Jagged scars across the bodywork from countless battles.

Kit

1. Doors replaced with sheets of welded corrugated metal (+1 armor, kit).
2. Bolted onto the side is a fuel recycler tank (+3 chase, kit).
3. Features a lever to activate oil dump (d4 slow, kit).
4. The engine has been modified for a flame shooting exhaust (d6 Blast, kit).
5. It has been fitted with a chain -tethered harpoon gun (1 shoot, grapple, kit).
6. Bolted onto the front is a wind-shield cage (+1 armor).