>Bbeg is a business type, hiding from the shadows as he tries to screw them over financially. But he really needs them gone. >When the party finally corners him, it turns out his combat stats are very high. Up to the point where he can oneshot them all if they're not careful.
What can be some reasons for why he didn't just do that sooner? How do you imply that he is strong as fuck despite avoiding direct confrontation?
Lex Luthor COULD try to punch Superman to death, but it will most likely end with him in prison, whether he succeeds or not.
Gavin Perez
Don't fuck with this senator
John Moore
Because if people know he's strong they won't understatement him. Also, depending on the setting people might just want to fight him more.
Carter Long
He prefers outwitting his opponents and considers combat a method only the simple-minded have to resort to. The party has cornered him and thus beaten him. Now he has no choice but to fight, even if it is with much reluctance and disappointment.
Jaxon Long
-Lawful evil, it's not in his nature to kill when it's not necessary.
-Murder is a crime, greed is a virtue.
-Would put him under investigation or something like that. Loose ends evidence.
-Personal ties to a character preventing it (promise me you won't kill anyone, k big brother?)
Cooper Powell
Maybe he doesn't really like violence?
Economy is a fun game. Taking things by force leaves a foul taste in his mouth.
Oliver Wright
>understatement underestimate, user.
Camden Parker
It seems like the business man bad guy should employ or build powerful things to fight in his stead
Isaiah Baker
Maybe he is extremely cautious and totally unwilling to take any unnecessary risk Maybe he's working in the shadows because if he wasn't he'd be arrested or something