Sometimes, a character seems like a Karma Houdini. However, certain circumstances and actions taken can result in the vicious retribution of Karma, related phenomena and even his own mistakes: * He feels sorry for his actions and tries to make amends * He meets someone who is a bigger bastard than he is * The plot undergoes Cerebus Syndrome and the author realizes that "deconstructing" the character makes for an easy angst-fest. Examples of Karma Houdini Warranty include: