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[Cleremond]

Hey chummers....I'm new on the boards so I wanted to start my first post regarding some character ideas I've been tossing around with regard to the new ruleset (4th edition). So far, I really dig the Build Point system. Its very open ended and I can pretty much make any character i can think of. I'll be posting my character ideas here, so please check them out and let me know what you think. Even though I've been a fan of shadowrun for a long time, I've only really played the 1st edition rules back in the day with any real regularity. Given that I'm so new to the 4th ed. rules, my math is prolly off and I may not have followed every rule as I'm still not completely familar with them all yet. If I've made mistakes, please be constructive.

Ok....on to my characters....enjoy!


Name: Nick "Heist" Harrison (450BP)
Archetype: Custom (Physical Entry Specialist)
Metatype: Human (0BP)
Age: 42
Gender: Male
Nuyen: ¥
Phys. Cond. Mon: 8+1/2 body =10 Boxes
Stun Cond. Mon: 8+1/2 willpower = 9 Boxes
Total Karma: 0
Current Karma: 0

PHYS. ATTRIB. (90BP)

Body: 4 (30BP)
Agility: 4 (30BP)
Reaction: 3 (20BP)
Strength: 2 (10BP)

MENTAL ATTRIB. (110BP)

Charisma: 5 (40BP)
Intuition: 5 (40BP)
Logic: 3 (20BP)
Willpower: 2 (10BP)

SPEC. ATTRIB.

Edge: 2 (0BP)
Current Edge Points: 2
Essence: 6
Initiative:

POSITIVE QUALITES (15BP)

First Impression (5BP) - +2 dice for Social Tests at the first meeting.
Home Ground (10BP) - +2 dice for Active skill, +4 dice for Knowledge for home ground.

NEGATIVE QUALITES (+35BP)

Addiction - Nicotine (MILD - +5BP)
Addiction - Alcohol (MILD - +5BP)
Allergy - Lactose Intolerant (Uncommon/Mild - +5BP)
Allergy - Penicillin based antibiotics (Uncommon/Severe - +10BP)
SINer - Has a Standard SIN on File with Criminal Record: Grand Larceny (+10BP)

ACTIVE SKILLS (158BP)

(Agility) Combat: Pistols 4/+2 (Heavy Pistols)
(Agility) Combat: Automatics 2
(Agility) Technical: Locksmith 5/+2 (Safe Cracking)
(Reaction) Combat: Dodge 2
(Reaction) Vehicle: Pilot Ground Craft 2/+2 (Car)
(Charisma) Influence Skill Group 4
(Intuition) Physical: Disguise 2
(Intuition) Physical: Infiltration 4
(Logic) Electronics Skill Group 1
(Logic) Technical: Demolitions 3


KNOWLEDGE SKILLS (36BP)

(Intuition) Knowledge: Security Systems 3/+2 (Manufactures and Products)
(Intuition) Knowledge: Street 2/+2 (Seattle Club Scene)
(Intuition) Knowledge: Street 2/+2 (Safe Houses)
(Logic) Knowledge: Engineering 2/+2 (Metallurgy)
(Logic) Knowledge: Business 1/+2 (Automotive Sales)

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English N
Amerind (Sioux) 2
Sperethial 1

GEAR & LIFESTYLE (¥250,000) (50BP)

Fake SIN (Rating 6 - ¥6,000)
2 Fake SIN’s (Rating 2 - ¥4,000)

Remaining Gear Purchases Pending

VEHICLES:

Purchases Pending

CONTACTS (50BP)

Machinist - Michael "Micky D" D'Angelo (Loyalty 2, Rating 4)
Fixer - "Shrike" (Loyalty 1, Rating 4)
Rigger - Johnny "Torque" Truman (Loyalty 2, Rating 2)
Hacker - Sara "Stripe" Cross (Loyalty 2, Rating 4)
Lone Star Detective - Lt. Dwayne Dixon (Loyalty 2, Rating 2)
Lawyer (Corporate Mage) – Jennifer Lane (Loyalty 2, Rating 3)
Street Shaman– Jake “The Snake” Michaels (Currently incarcerated. Loyalty 3, Rating 3)
Club Owner – Kyle Dulles (Loyalty 2, Rating 2)
Street Doc – Laura Bryant (Loyalty 2, Rating 2)
Armorer – “Big Tony” (Loyalty 1, Rating 5)



BACKGROUND

Nick Harrison was your typical young gun running the shadows of Seattle in 2050 under the handle “Tumbler”. A gifted locksmith, Nick always had a natural affinity for getting into places he probably shouldn’t, especially cracking safes and other secure areas. His technical skills, along with his natural charm and rugged good looks, made making friends in the shadows easy and he was soon operating with a team of mid range runners as their “inside point man”.

In 2055, during a run on Renraku suit’s art gallery, things went from bad to worse. Alarms were sounded and Nick was left to his own devices while the other runners on his team cut bait and ran. Deserted and left holding the bag, Nick was captured by Lone Star law enforcement and was found guilty of Grand Larceny and sentenced to 25 years in prison at the tender age of 27.

While on the inside, Nick used his time wisely building a network of contacts on the outside through his contacts on the inside. He spent a good bit of time reading engineering journals, picked up a smattering of Sioux and Sperethial from various inmates, and even earned an Associates Degree in Business through the correctional facility’s “From Bars to Bachelors” program. Through good behavior, he was summarily released on parole after only having served 8 of his 25 year sentence.

Nick went legit, at least for as long as any shadowrunner with a criminal record can. Long enough to start a used car business and establish a decent reputation as the local place to get a good deal. But, the lure of the shadows was too great, and his reputation as a Physical Penetration Expert led to several offers from various Mr. Johnson’s seeking a runner with his skills.

For the last 7 years, Nick has led a double life. By day, he’s Nick Harrison of Harrison’s Eurocar Emporium, by night, under the street handle “Heist”, he’s returned to the life of the shadows. His parole officer, Lone Star Lt. Dwayne Dixon, suspects that Nick has fallen off the wagon as far as the shadows go, but so far has no solid evidence, and due to the mutual respect and friendship the two have developed over the years, is becoming less inclined to begin any kind of in depth investigation into Nick’s personal affairs.

Heist is of average height and weight, but has a rugged natural charisma and sharp wit that’s undeniable. Articulate but not snobbish, intellectual but not condescending. He is approachable and accommodating, but when push comes to shove, and words can no longer diffuse the situation, he’s cold, tactical, and methodical. Heist has learned over the years that the best laid plans are the first thing that fly out the window when the drek hits the street, so he prides himself on being able to adapt when a run goes south. He relies on his extensive list of contacts to get him the things he needs, takes his rep very serious, and will be hard pressed to do anything that might damage relationships with his contacts or reflect negatively on his street cred.

NOTE: Due to Heist’s extensive background in the shadows and from his time in prison, his character build is based on 450 Build Points, reflecting his 20 years of experience.



QUOTES:

Micky D (flabbergasted) - "You want me to build you WHAT!!??"
Heist - "Yep. You scanned me right. Oh, and I need you to boost the HHO output on that welding rig I brought in last week, its runnin’ a bit lean."
Micky D - "But....."
Heist - "Oh, I think there might be a small leak in Westwind’s water fuel cell so you need to look at that."
Micky D - "But....."
Heist - "Oh, and you might wanna look into picking up some more tungsten rods."
Micky D - "But....!"
Heist - "Oh, and I'm gonna need it all done by tomorrow."
Micky D - "But Heist.....?!"
Heist - "Oh, and....(grinning) who love's ya Mick?"
Micky D (angry) - "Fraggit all Heist! (under his breath) You ain't payin' enough for me to be that good of a chummer. (grumbles)"

Lt. Dixon (glaring) - "You wouldn’t happen to know anything about that supposed Novatech Scientist Extraction that happened last week……would ya?"
Heist (innocently lighting a cigarette) - "Now, Dwayne. I already did my time. You know that. I know that. I'm just a law-abiding used car salesman now. No adventure. No excitement. I pay my taxes. I take care of my customers. I keep my nose clean. Ask anyone here and they'll say the same."

Heist (grimly) - "Getting in won't be an issue. Getting out without gettin' my hoop fragged, that's a whole ‘nother story."
Torque (confident) - "Leave that to me."
Heist (grimmacing) - "Yeah, that's what you said last time Johnny."

Shrike – “I’ll give you……say….two fifty.”
Heist – “Bulldrek two fifty. Four.”
Shrike – “FOUR?!?! That’s outrageous! …….Done.”
Heist – “Always a pleasure doin’ biz with ya Shrike.”