Recruiting for a pbp game Options

[BlackHat]

I also don't want to give too much away I want people to build characters that are not specifically built for the sole purpose of infiltration.

I thought this might be the case. I'll need to rework some of the idea I was working on yesterday to make it more general, but I'll probably have a description ready this afternoon.

[sabs]

When you say no obvious cyberware.. what about Obvious Bodysculpting?

I had this idea for an electronics expert dwarf, who had extensive bodysculting and genetherapy done to turn himself into a monkey.

Opposable feet, tail, fur all over the body, etc.
Is that too weird ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


The character himself is a Electronics Wiz. He builds drones, tranceivers, micro sensors, and has enough infiltration,gymnastics, etc to install them. He's good at doing 'physical' hacking. Intercepting communications and creating a network of information gathering. I thought he might make a good 'undercover' asset to allow the creation of spy-gear for others after they've gone under. (Depending as to why)

He doesn't HAVE to be a monkey, though the monkey part just makes it more fun. It's part of his eccentricity.

[BlackHat]

When you say no obvious cyberware.. what about Obvious Bodysculpting?

I had this idea for an electronics expert dwarf, who had extensive bodysculting and genetherapy done to turn himself into a monkey.

Opposable feet, tail, fur all over the body, etc.
Is that too weird ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Not if you're going undercover in a zoo! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[Karoline]

When you say no obvious cyberware.. what about Obvious Bodysculpting?

I had this idea for an electronics expert dwarf, who had extensive bodysculting and genetherapy done to turn himself into a monkey.

Opposable feet, tail, fur all over the body, etc.
Is that too weird ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Given the disallowing of metavariants, I don't think a monkey is going to quite fit in. I'm sure bodysculpting to look more beautiful or something would be fine.

I would also think that changelings that don't have any (really odd) physical changes would be okay, and perhaps metavariants that aren't obviously so (Dryads come to mind).

That's all just my speculation of course, don't want to put words in our GM's mouth.

[BlackHat]

Okay, two ideas (both mundane, for fun, although adepts would obviously do the jobs better)... here are some quick summaries, and if Touch is interested I can go into more detail or flesh out stats (at which point, the concepts might shift a little).

Idea 1 - A surveillance specialist / tactical coordinator. maybe an ex-corp security-rigger (rigging CCSS sensors to keep a keen eye on a larger area), but now a Runner (maybe part time private detective) who fills more of an investigative role, putting his attention to detail and analytical mind towards gathering clues that could be vital to just about any mission. In addition to recon and initial legwork, he specializes in providing overwatch during a mission (when he can avoid getting knee-deep in it, himself) - perhaps coordinating a team with tacsoft software (which probably won't be an option for this particular run). Although not built for deep-cover missions, he would bring a perceptive eye, and photographic memory to the operation that could prove very useful if the team is intended to spend 3-4 years gathering intelligence. He would also normally operate with a lot of gear that probably wouldn't be available for a mission like this one - but I imagine he could sell it off (or put it in storage) when it becomes obvious that he will be going into hiding/cover for a few years.

Idea 2 - A con-man with a penchant for stage magic - and trouble. His skill at misdirection, and fast hands, make him an excellent pickpocket, lockpicker, adn escape artist - more archaic skills that no longer get the respect they deserve in the Shadows. His unassuming demeanor helps him avoid unwanted attention, and his silver tongue and trustworthy demeanor help him slip out of most of the trouble that finds him. I think it might be fun if he has someone after him - some con went wrong, and now maybe there is a price on his head. In any case, although he isn't looking for this kind of work, he would jump at the opportunity to "lay low" for a few years, until the heat dies off. I wouldn't count this price on his head as a disadvantage, since it would (ideally) not affect him once his cover identity is established. As far as what he might bring to this sort of operation, he could operate fairly effectively in the infiltration role, and can apply his skill at misdirection to help draw attention away from himself and the team. Depending on what sort of information we're there to gather, his sleight-of-hand might be useful for discretely palming something from the "inside" (datachip, keycard, etc) and either hand it off to another agent, or smuggle it out of a secure building while under heavy surveillance.

[Isinghar]

“Stone” – Austin Rivers

Description:
Stone is a devastatingly handsome elf, of mixed Latino-Caucasian descent with light golden-tanned skin, striking silver eyes, high cheek bones and long jet-black hair. He is tall and slender, and wears fashionable clothing, a big black Stetson hat and cowboy boots.

Background Story:

Those that follow the celebrity gossip and the doings and goings of Hollywood will recognize Stone from his glory days as a male entertainer/actor in the erotic trideo industry. He broke into the scene when he was discovered as a bodyguard for a number of starlets and his “career” took off without looking back.

However the life of drugs, alcohol and beautiful women came to a crashing end after a night of binge-drinking and excesses which resulted in Stone facing jail-time for the statutory rape of two underage young girls, from prominent Hollywood families.

Stone fled Los Angeles with his few possessions and has been hiding out in Seattle for the last 6 months, looking over his shoulders and running away from any signs of authority. He has picked up many skills in the art of disguise from the make-up artists on set, and is usually not easily recognizable.


======================
Mainly a face character with high Con/Disguise/Infiltration skills, aong with Negotiation and Etiquette. Leans heavily towards Corporate knowledge skills, fine cuisine, wines, etc. A bit of a junkie. and prone to sudden burts of rage (cyberpsychosis). Will flesh out further if Touch accepts him into the team!

[J. Packer]

I, too, came up with two options. One, the street witch I hinted at at the top of the thread, the second a generalist and independent troubleshooter with problems of his own.

1) Alaina Marie - she's an ork, she's Wiccan, and she sees her territory, four or five city blocks full of slums, and converted warehouses, as her protectorate. She's not combat savvy by any stretch, but has skills and spells and spirits to help keep her charges hale and whole and all together.

[ Spoiler ]

Alaina Marie
Ork Street Witch (Wicca)

BOD 5 CHA 3 EDG 1
AGI 3 INT 5 MAG 5
REA 3 LOG 3 INI 8 (10)
STR 5 WIL 5 IP 1 (3)

Magician
Combat Paralysis
Spirit Bane - Fire
Pacifist 1

Sorcery Group 3
Conjuring Group 3
First Aid 2
Assensing 2
Astral Combat 2
Perception 2
Dodge 2
Influence Group 1
Stealth Group 1

Spells:
Heal [DV-2 Drain]
Armor [F3 = 4S Drain, F5 = 5S Drain, F9 = 7P Drain]
Levitate [F3 = 2S Drain, F5 = 3S Drain, F9 = 5P Drain]
Physical Barrier [ F3 = 4S Drain, F5 = 5S Drain, F9 = 7P Drain]
Stun Bolt [F5 = 1S Drain, F9 = 3P Drain]
Silence [F3 = 4S Drain, F5 = 5S Drain, F9 = 7P Drain]

Gear:
Lined Coat
Sony Emperor Commlink (Renraku Ichi OS, Subvocal Mic, Trodes)
Fakes SIN [2]
Medkit [6]
Spirit Binding Materals [4]
Magical Lodge [5]
Sustaining Focus [3] - bound, crystal pendant
Counterspelling Focus [3] - bound, amethyst pendant
3 Bound Spirits (Force 5, 3 services each): Beast, Plant, Man
1 Month Squatter Lifestyle
200 Y Starting Cash

2) Joe Smith - He's everyman and nobody, a generalist subcontractor brought in to handle odd jobs that the corps don't want to dirty their hands with. Strong investigative skills, and a general level of competence not usually seen in a single individual. The bad news is that the Yakuza is deep into him, for nearly 23 g's, and the interest alone is on the brink of getting him killed. He needs a big score, something that'll promise to keep the Yaks off his back, and maybe leave him with a few nuyen to rub together at the end of the day.

[ Spoiler ]

Joe Smith
Human Jack of All Trades

BOD 3 CHA 4 EDG 3
AGI 4 INT 4 ESS 6
REA 4 LOG 3 INI 8
STR 3 WIL 3 IP 1

Ambidextrous
Astral Chameleon
Blandness
First Impression
Guts
High Pain Tolerance 1
Sensitive System
SINner
In Debt - 22.5K to the Yakuza

Influence Group 3
Firearms Group 3
Stealth Group 3
Dodge 4
Unarmed Combat 2
Perception 3
Data Search 2
Computers 2
Athletics Group 1
Pilot Ground Craft 2
Intimidation 2
Demolitions 1
First Aid 2

Contacts:
Knight Errant Detective (3/2)
Street Shaman (3/2)

Gear:
Streetline Special Holdout Pistol with 25 regular bullets (150)
Actioneer Business Clothes [5/3] (1500)
Erika Elite Commlink with Novatech Navi OS, Subvocal Mic, AR Gloves, Trodes (4350)
Browse 5, Edit 4, Encrypt 4, Scan 4 (1700)
Agent R3 (3000)
5 Security Tags (500)
Fake SIN [3] (3000)
Fake Gun License [3] (300)
Small Nanopaste Disguise (500)
30 Y Starting Money

[Takino]

I've got some workable concepts I think, hammering out some details, I'll post more in a bit.

[pbangarth]

MacGeezer

They took his shop. They took his neighbourhood. They took his brother, the bastards. Gave him an "offer he couldn't refuse". He could have ended it in a show of stupid bravado. But he isn't stupid. He will bide his time, here on the other side of the continent where they will forget him. He won't forget. He will plan meticulously. In time his revenge will be sweet.

But time is his enemy. The hairline is receding, and the joints are creaking. The implants he bought with their blood money stalled the inevitable, but brought their own physical price. He is weaker. He gets sick easily. His eyes are jaundiced with stress. It doesn't matter. He just has to live long enough to make them pay. And to live, he sells his skills. There is no machine he can't fix. If it moves, he can drive it. And give him a paper clip and a roll of duct tape, and he will break out of any trap.

For the difficult, call someone else. For the impossible.... call MacGeezer.

[Takino]

Veerle
Female Human
1.64 M / 55 kg

BOD 5 (40) Positive/Negative Qualities:
AGI 5 (40) Lighning Reflexes (15)
REA 5 (40) First Impression (5)
STR 3 (20) Magician (15)
CHA 6 (65) Combat Paralysis (+20)
INT 6 (65) Impulsive
LOG 6 (65) Vindictive
WIL 4 (30)
EDG 4 (20)
MAG 5 (40)
ESS 6

Active Skills: Knowledge Skills:
Athletics Group 1 Corporate Finances 2
Influence Group 4 Current Events 4
Intimidation 3 Criminal Organizations 2
Instruction 4 History 3
Dodge 4 MegaCorporate Politics 4
Throwing Weapons 3 MegaCorporate Security 1
Perception 5
Astral Combat 4
Sorcery 4

Spells:
Flamethrower - Powerbolt - Heal - Mass Confusion - Ice Sheet - Levitate - Light - Physical Barrier

amidoinitrite? The character generator I was using says 445 BP but I'm not certain that it counted the skill points accurately.

*edit* And I suppose I should probably buy some kind of equipment while I'm at it.

This post has been edited by Takino: Dec 8 2010, 08:27 AM

[Takino]

Veerle

If looks could kill... That is very literally near the truth when someone is faced with Veerle's ice-cold stare. But inwardly she trembles, hoping dearly that no one sees through her bluff. She's tried the corporate world, she's tried becoming a magician, she's tried it all, but her hot temper and impulsive nature always seem to derail her life at exactly the wrong moments

With nowhere left to turn, she abandoned what she new to turn to a life of a runner. By nature not cut out for a hard life, it is by her wits that she manages to survive each day, each day hoping to return to the life she once knew.

[Aria]

Swift, once part of the Wolf Pack, she is a genetically modified twin who grew up with her sister in the Stillwater community outside Redmond. Much to the delight of this transhumanist community both she and her sister manifested adept powers at puberty. During the summer of 2070 the community was attacked by outside forces and Swift’s sister was killed. Bereft of the other side of herself, she left the community that held such bad memories, for a while at least. She has acted the part of travelling performer or street level enforcer, her genetic inheritance has provided her with a broad range of skills and a lethal attitude.

The chance to bury herself in another personality would be too good an opportunity for her to pass up.

[Touch]

Here's my try at a mundane with no restricted cyber. Figure without starting initiation, any magic is just as obvious as chrome.

Concept: An Orkland native who lived and fought through Saito's regime in San Francisco. After the fighting was done, he wasn't. He kept on fighting, this time in semi-legal boxing matches. Everyone was supposed to be chrome, mojo and drug free, but most weren't. In order to keep competitive with the other cheaters, Brass started cheating himself, getting expensive bioware, and, like all the other cheaters, eventually getting caught. No longer on the up-and-up of the under ground, he fell into the pit fights with twisted adepts and cybered-up hulks of metal. He learned to use combat drugs properly to stay in the game, but eventually he realized he was just going to get ground up by the monster of the week, and, so, he left to find other employment. He had the skills to work the shadows, but no clout, no friends and a big stamp on him as a cheat and a loser.

[ Spoiler ]

CODE

Medgar "Brass" Williams
Male Ork
2.1 M / 151 kg

BOD   7    (30)   Positive Qualities:
AGI   5(7) (40)     Lighning Reflexes        (15)
REA   5(7) (40)     Martial Arts x2        (10)  [Boxing +2 DV]
STR   5(7)    (20)    
CHA   2    (10)     Prej. Common, Biased    (-10)  [Japanese]
INT   4    (30)     Hung out to dry        (-10)
LOG   2    (10)     Bad Rep                (-5)
WIL   5    (40)    
EDG   5    (40)    
ESS   3.60

Active Skills:                       Knowledge Skills (18):
10   Athletics Group 1                Regional [Oakland] 2
30   Firearms Group 3                 Street Drugs 2
10   Influence Group 1                Back-room businesses  2
30   Stealth Group 3                       [insert other appropriate KS]
26    Unarmed Combat (Boxing) 6(7)    
18    Dodge (Ranged) 4                        
16    Perception 4                    
        
Gear 30BP
Bioware (1.8 Essence):all std
  Muscle Toner 2;  Muscle Augmentation 2; Bone Density Augmentation 3; Reflex Recorder - Unarmed
Cyberware (.4 Essence, halved to 0.2): all std
  Attention Coprocessor 3; Datajack (wrist)
Gene Treatment (.4 Essence counts towards Bioware total): all std
  Reakt

10,500¥ worth of Sundries
Low lifestyle
Drugs
Fake SIN
Heavy Pistol
Personal electronics

Now edited for the fat stacks of cash.

Brass is almost good however I want you to get rid of hung out to dry and and bad rep, I mentioned before nothing that will become useless after giving up your identity

[Takino]

This certainly is looking to be an... interesting mix of characters. I can't wait to see how they react to each other.

[Touch]

Okay, two ideas (both mundane, for fun, although adepts would obviously do the jobs better)... here are some quick summaries, and if Touch is interested I can go into more detail or flesh out stats (at which point, the concepts might shift a little).

Idea 1 - A surveillance specialist / tactical coordinator. maybe an ex-corp security-rigger (rigging CCSS sensors to keep a keen eye on a larger area), but now a Runner (maybe part time private detective) who fills more of an investigative role, putting his attention to detail and analytical mind towards gathering clues that could be vital to just about any mission. In addition to recon and initial legwork, he specializes in providing overwatch during a mission (when he can avoid getting knee-deep in it, himself) - perhaps coordinating a team with tacsoft software (which probably won't be an option for this particular run). Although not built for deep-cover missions, he would bring a perceptive eye, and photographic memory to the operation that could prove very useful if the team is intended to spend 3-4 years gathering intelligence. He would also normally operate with a lot of gear that probably wouldn't be available for a mission like this one - but I imagine he could sell it off (or put it in storage) when it becomes obvious that he will be going into hiding/cover for a few years.

Idea 2 - A con-man with a penchant for stage magic - and trouble. His skill at misdirection, and fast hands, make him an excellent pickpocket, lockpicker, adn escape artist - more archaic skills that no longer get the respect they deserve in the Shadows. His unassuming demeanor helps him avoid unwanted attention, and his silver tongue and trustworthy demeanor help him slip out of most of the trouble that finds him. I think it might be fun if he has someone after him - some con went wrong, and now maybe there is a price on his head. In any case, although he isn't looking for this kind of work, he would jump at the opportunity to "lay low" for a few years, until the heat dies off. I wouldn't count this price on his head as a disadvantage, since it would (ideally) not affect him once his cover identity is established. As far as what he might bring to this sort of operation, he could operate fairly effectively in the infiltration role, and can apply his skill at misdirection to help draw attention away from himself and the team. Depending on what sort of information we're there to gather, his sleight-of-hand might be useful for discretely palming something from the "inside" (datachip, keycard, etc) and either hand it off to another agent, or smuggle it out of a secure building while under heavy surveillance.

I like both of the concepts so pick one and send me a PM with more detail on the one you choose and work on some stats. Later I will post some questions and requirements that I would like to know about characters.

[Touch]

“Stone” – Austin Rivers

Description:
Stone is a devastatingly handsome elf, of mixed Latino-Caucasian descent with light golden-tanned skin, striking silver eyes, high cheek bones and long jet-black hair. He is tall and slender, and wears fashionable clothing, a big black Stetson hat and cowboy boots.

Background Story:

Those that follow the celebrity gossip and the doings and goings of Hollywood will recognize Stone from his glory days as a male entertainer/actor in the erotic trideo industry. He broke into the scene when he was discovered as a bodyguard for a number of starlets and his “career” took off without looking back.

However the life of drugs, alcohol and beautiful women came to a crashing end after a night of binge-drinking and excesses which resulted in Stone facing jail-time for the statutory rape of two underage young girls, from prominent Hollywood families.

Stone fled Los Angeles with his few possessions and has been hiding out in Seattle for the last 6 months, looking over his shoulders and running away from any signs of authority. He has picked up many skills in the art of disguise from the make-up artists on set, and is usually not easily recognizable.

======================
Mainly a face character with high Con/Disguise/Infiltration skills, aong with Negotiation and Etiquette. Leans heavily towards Corporate knowledge skills, fine cuisine, wines, etc. A bit of a junkie. and prone to sudden burts of rage (cyberpsychosis). Will flesh out further if Touch accepts him into the team!

I like it so far, I would like a little more detail, but we will get to that later.

[Touch]

I, too, came up with two options. One, the street witch I hinted at at the top of the thread, the second a generalist and independent troubleshooter with problems of his own.

1) Alaina Marie - she's an ork, she's Wiccan, and she sees her territory, four or five city blocks full of slums, and converted warehouses, as her protectorate. She's not combat savvy by any stretch, but has skills and spells and spirits to help keep her charges hale and whole and all together.

[ Spoiler ]

Alaina Marie
Ork Street Witch (Wicca)

BOD 5 CHA 3 EDG 1
AGI 3 INT 5 MAG 5
REA 3 LOG 3 INI 8 (10)
STR 5 WIL 5 IP 1 (3)

Magician
Combat Paralysis
Spirit Bane - Fire
Pacifist 1

Sorcery Group 3
Conjuring Group 3
First Aid 2
Assensing 2
Astral Combat 2
Perception 2
Dodge 2
Influence Group 1
Stealth Group 1

Spells:
Heal [DV-2 Drain]
Armor [F3 = 4S Drain, F5 = 5S Drain, F9 = 7P Drain]
Levitate [F3 = 2S Drain, F5 = 3S Drain, F9 = 5P Drain]
Physical Barrier [ F3 = 4S Drain, F5 = 5S Drain, F9 = 7P Drain]
Stun Bolt [F5 = 1S Drain, F9 = 3P Drain]
Silence [F3 = 4S Drain, F5 = 5S Drain, F9 = 7P Drain]

Gear:
Lined Coat
Sony Emperor Commlink (Renraku Ichi OS, Subvocal Mic, Trodes)
Fakes SIN [2]
Medkit [6]
Spirit Binding Materals [4]
Magical Lodge [5]
Sustaining Focus [3] - bound, crystal pendant
Counterspelling Focus [3] - bound, amethyst pendant
3 Bound Spirits (Force 5, 3 services each): Beast, Plant, Man
1 Month Squatter Lifestyle
200 Y Starting Cash

2) Joe Smith - He's everyman and nobody, a generalist subcontractor brought in to handle odd jobs that the corps don't want to dirty their hands with. Strong investigative skills, and a general level of competence not usually seen in a single individual. The bad news is that the Yakuza is deep into him, for nearly 23 g's, and the interest alone is on the brink of getting him killed. He needs a big score, something that'll promise to keep the Yaks off his back, and maybe leave him with a few nuyen to rub together at the end of the day.

[ Spoiler ]

Joe Smith
Human Jack of All Trades

BOD 3 CHA 4 EDG 3
AGI 4 INT 4 ESS 6
REA 4 LOG 3 INI 8
STR 3 WIL 3 IP 1

Ambidextrous
Astral Chameleon
Blandness
First Impression
Guts
High Pain Tolerance 1
Sensitive System
SINner
In Debt - 22.5K to the Yakuza

Influence Group 3
Firearms Group 3
Stealth Group 3
Dodge 4
Unarmed Combat 2
Perception 3
Data Search 2
Computers 2
Athletics Group 1
Pilot Ground Craft 2
Intimidation 2
Demolitions 1
First Aid 2

Contacts:
Knight Errant Detective (3/2)
Street Shaman (3/2)

Gear:
Streetline Special Holdout Pistol with 25 regular bullets (150)
Actioneer Business Clothes [5/3] (1500)
Erika Elite Commlink with Novatech Navi OS, Subvocal Mic, AR Gloves, Trodes (4350)
Browse 5, Edit 4, Encrypt 4, Scan 4 (1700)
Agent R3 (3000)
5 Security Tags (500)
Fake SIN [3] (3000)
Fake Gun License [3] (300)
Small Nanopaste Disguise (500)
30 Y Starting Money

I like both of the characters but Joe Smith has the debt and he will be dropping out of touch so the Yakuza and I don't want negative qualities that drop off once going undercover, other than that he is good.

[Touch]

MacGeezer

They took his shop. They took his neighbourhood. They took his brother, the bastards. Gave him an "offer he couldn't refuse". He could have ended it in a show of stupid bravado. But he isn't stupid. He will bide his time, here on the other side of the continent where they will forget him. He won't forget. He will plan meticulously. In time his revenge will be sweet.

But time is his enemy. The hairline is receding, and the joints are creaking. The implants he bought with their blood money stalled the inevitable, but brought their own physical price. He is weaker. He gets sick easily. His eyes are jaundiced with stress. It doesn't matter. He just has to live long enough to make them pay. And to live, he sells his skills. There is no machine he can't fix. If it moves, he can drive it. And give him a paper clip and a roll of duct tape, and he will break out of any trap.

For the difficult, call someone else. For the impossible.... call MacGeezer.

I love the character, but honestly I feel like you would be wasting him on this game because of a few things that are going to happen. I also have more people than I would like on the game, if you are still interested feel free to make a new character and if a spot opens up you'll be considered.

[Touch]

Veerle

If looks could kill... That is very literally near the truth when someone is faced with Veerle's ice-cold stare. But inwardly she trembles, hoping dearly that no one sees through her bluff. She's tried the corporate world, she's tried becoming a magician, she's tried it all, but her hot temper and impulsive nature always seem to derail her life at exactly the wrong moments

With nowhere left to turn, she abandoned what she new to turn to a life of a runner. By nature not cut out for a hard life, it is by her wits that she manages to survive each day, each day hoping to return to the life she once knew.

I like the character and what you have told me about her so far.

[Touch]

Swift, once part of the Wolf Pack, she is a genetically modified twin who grew up with her sister in the Stillwater community outside Redmond. Much to the delight of this transhumanist community both she and her sister manifested adept powers at puberty. During the summer of 2070 the community was attacked by outside forces and Swift’s sister was killed. Bereft of the other side of herself, she left the community that held such bad memories, for a while at least. She has acted the part of travelling performer or street level enforcer, her genetic inheritance has provided her with a broad range of skills and a lethal attitude.

The chance to bury herself in another personality would be too good an opportunity for her to pass up.

I would like to have the character in the game.

[Touch]

Alright so the players that I am currently considering and need more information on their characters are:
Sinn
Takino
J. Packer
Isinghar
BlackHat
Saint Sithney
Aria
I would like the following information sent to me in a PM, I like details of character unknown to other players until they are ready to share.

I want you to answer the character quiz from the Runner's Companion, I'll post the questions here, I would like you to answer at least 15 of them.

[ Spoiler ]

•We are shaped by our heritage. Facial features, skin tone, height,
build, metatype, even aptitudes are influenced by the genes
passed from parent to child. Attitude, too, is taught by parents,
informed by their own lives and their cultural heritage. Where
does your character come from, what is her lineage, who were
her parents, and what did she inherit from them?
• Parents can be proud of their children or regret ever bringing
them into the world. Some are loving, and some are indifferent.
All of them are only metahuman and have their own opinions
of their children. Assuming they could speak, what would each
of your character’s parents say about her?
• Many people remember certain historical events for the rest of
their lives. For those alive in the first decade of the 21st century,
it could be the assassination of John F. Kennedy, or the
Tiananmen Square protests, or the fall of the Berlin Wall, or
the attacks of 11 September 2001. People remember where they
were, and what they were doing when they first heard of these
events. Shadowrun history has significant events as well, such as
the assassination of President Dunkelzahn, the Crash 2.0, and
the emergence of technomancers and artificial intelligences.
Pick a few events from recent Shadowrun history and ask where
the character was at the time, what does he remember about the
event, and what was he doing at the time?
• Very few people choose to become shadowrunners. More
likely, they are thrown into the life by a chaotic and uncaring
world. Even if she made a conscious decision to enter the
shadows, her decision is influenced by the world around her.
How did your character get into shadowrunning, and why did
she take that path?
• People have control over their own living arrangements. From
the child young enough to use crayons and tape all the way up
to the elderly shut-in who plasters her walls with family photos
and cat pictures, everyone makes their living spaces more personally
pleasing. What is your character’s living space like, and
what has he added or changed to make it his own?
• Everyone has beliefs, and many have beliefs strong enough to
be convictions. Some are religious, some are political, some are
social, and some are just about why people are here. What does
your character believe in, what are her convictions (if any), and
why does she hold them?
• Everyone has aspects of their personality that grate on someone.
Even the best of friends annoy one another from time to time.
The flaws in a person’s character are as important as the qualities.
What do you dislike most about your character’s personality?
• The Sixth World is considered by many to be spinning out of
control. If anyone could exert control over it, it would be the
“Big Ten” triple-A megacorps. These transnationals exert a lot of
influence on everyday life in the 2070s. Which of the Big Ten
does your character hold in the highest (or least low) regard,
which does he like the least, and why?
• People make acquaintances and friends; we’re hardwired for it.
Humans are social animals. This is especially true in the shadows,
where often it is not the power you have, but the power you
can borrow, and not who you, are but who you know. There’s a
story behind each and every one of these relationships. What is
the story with your character and her contacts?
• It’s Sunday morning, and your character has no commitments
until tomorrow afternoon. What does she do for the day?
• Your character has a specific skill set, a list of Active and
Knowledge skills that define what she knows and her areas of
expertise. How did she come to learn those skills, and how did
she develop them to those levels?
• Everyone has their limits. People can be dark, but most people’s
instinct is to draw the line at certain actions and thoughts, and
they keep to their own moral convictions. Is there a moral limit
that your character enforces on the jobs she takes, and in what
shadow work would she refuse to engage?
• If you have an Awakened or technomancer character, consider
your character’s tradition and streams. Even within the major
established magical traditions and the recently emerged technomantic
streams, there is room for personalization. Ask yourself
what drew her to that particular paradigm, how does it effect
the way she views the world and her magic, how does it translate
into choice of mentor spirit or paragon, and how does it affect
the appearance of the spirits or sprites you conjure or compile?
• While acceptance and bias vary from place to place, augmentations—
be they bio-, cyber-, gene-, or nanoware—are increasingly
common and available in the Sixth World. However, personal
technological enhancement is rarely cheap, and many implants
that runners possess are restricted. How did your character
come to have the enhancements she has, how were they paid
• Very few people choose to become shadowrunners. More
likely, they are thrown into the life by a chaotic and uncaring
world. Even if she made a conscious decision to enter the
shadows, her decision is influenced by the world around her.
How did your character get into shadowrunning, and why did
she take that path?
• People have control over their own living arrangements. From
the child young enough to use crayons and tape all the way up
to the elderly shut-in who plasters her walls with family photos
and cat pictures, everyone makes their living spaces more personally
pleasing. What is your character’s living space like, and
what has he added or changed to make it his own?
• Everyone has beliefs, and many have beliefs strong enough to
be convictions. Some are religious, some are political, some are
social, and some are just about why people are here. What does
your character believe in, what are her convictions (if any), and
why does she hold them?
• Everyone has aspects of their personality that grate on someone.
Even the best of friends annoy one another from time to time.
The flaws in a person’s character are as important as the qualities.
What do you dislike most about your character’s personality?
• The Sixth World is considered by many to be spinning out of
control. If anyone could exert control over it, it would be the
“Big Ten” triple-A megacorps. These transnationals exert a lot of
influence on everyday life in the 2070s. Which of the Big Ten
does your character hold in the highest (or least low) regard,
which does he like the least, and why?
• People make acquaintances and friends; we’re hardwired for it.
Humans are social animals. This is especially true in the shadows,
where often it is not the power you have, but the power you
can borrow, and not who you, are but who you know. There’s a
story behind each and every one of these relationships. What is
the story with your character and her contacts?
• It’s Sunday morning, and your character has no commitments
until tomorrow afternoon. What does she do for the day?
• Your character has a specific skill set, a list of Active and
Knowledge skills that define what she knows and her areas of
expertise. How did she come to learn those skills, and how did
she develop them to those levels?
• Everyone has their limits. People can be dark, but most people’s
instinct is to draw the line at certain actions and thoughts, and
they keep to their own moral convictions. Is there a moral limit
that your character enforces on the jobs she takes, and in what
shadow work would she refuse to engage?
• If you have an Awakened or technomancer character, consider
your character’s tradition and streams. Even within the major
established magical traditions and the recently emerged technomantic
streams, there is room for personalization. Ask yourself
what drew her to that particular paradigm, how does it effect
the way she views the world and her magic, how does it translate
into choice of mentor spirit or paragon, and how does it affect
the appearance of the spirits or sprites you conjure or compile?
• While acceptance and bias vary from place to place, augmentations—
be they bio-, cyber-, gene-, or nanoware—are increasingly
common and available in the Sixth World. However, personal
technological enhancement is rarely cheap, and many implants
that runners possess are restricted. How did your character
come to have the enhancements she has, how were they paid

Also I would like to know:
What your driving goals are?
What your emotional triggers are.
What crimes they believe ok, and which ones they don't approve of.
Hey they feel about themselves and what they do.
Their favorite color.
What they wear while working, and while they are not working.
Also a theme song, not just one that the character likes, but one that if someone heard it they would be reminded of the character.

Not required after the questions, but if you want to write a detailed background story I wouldn't be apposed.

[Takino]

Awesome, I'll get right to that!

*edit* Hey I think you double-posted some of the questions.

This post has been edited by Takino: Dec 9 2010, 09:13 AM

[Takino]

Done and done. Veerle is becoming more fleshed-out every day. Not physically, of course. Weight gain and running don't go well together.

[Aria]

Here's Swift (Work in Progress - still got nuyen to spend and I need to add on the various power bonuses)...comments welcome, especially if I've missed something obvious or you feel she is a tad munchkined/one trick pony etc?!?

Character Sketch: Here

[ Spoiler ]

Profile BPs 0
Name: Kyra Bas
Alias: Swift
Metatype: Human
Sex: Female
Age: 20
Nationality: SINless
Lifestyle: Low
Nuyen: 24,550 ¥
Karma Earned: 0
Karma Spent: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 1
Public Awareness: 0

Attributes BPs 250

Body: 3
Agility: 5
Reaction: 3
Strength: 3
Charisma: 4
Intuition: 4
Logic: 3
Willpower: 3
Edge: 3
Magic/Res: 5
Essence: 4.2
Initiative: 7
Initiative Passes: 1 (2)
Phys CM: 10
Stun CM: 10

Qualities BPs -25

Adept
Genecrafted

Media junkie - mild
Mysterious implant 2
Prejudiced - Common Group / Biased (Unmodified people)
Vindictive

Active Skills BPs 172

Climbing 2 [LA: Strength T: 5 ]
Gymnastics 4 0 [LA: Agility T: 9 ]
Running 1 [LA: Strength T: 4 ]
Computer 1 [LA: Logic T: 4 ]
Pistols 3 Semi Auto [LA: Agility T: 8 ]
Con 2 [LA: Charisma T: 6 ]
Etiquette 2 [LA: Charisma T: 6 ]
Stealth Group 4
Disguise 4 [LA: Intuition T: 4 ]
Infiltration 4 [LA: Agility T: 5 ]
Palming 0 4 [LA: Agility T: 5 ]
Shadowing 4 [LA: Intuition T: 8 ]
Dodge 5 [LA: Reaction T: 8 ]
Exotic melee weapon 5 Mono whip [LA: Agility T: 10 ]
Perception 3 [LA: Intuition T: 8 ]
Artisan 3 Dance [LA: Intuition T: 7 ]
Pilot ground vehicle 1 [LA: Reaction T: 4 ]

Knowledge Skills
Native Tongue English
French 4
Combat Cant 3
Stillwater 3
Transhuman Agenda 4
Redmond Gangs 3
Dance History 2
Shadow Nodes 2

Adept Powers

[ Spoiler ]

Enthralling Performance
Freefall 2
Great Leap 1
Improved Attribute Agility 1
Improved Sense Lowlight
Wall Running

Resources and Gear BPs 44

220,000 ¥

Bioware & Geneware

[ Spoiler ]

SilkySkin
Elastic Joints
Skin Pocket (Right wrist - monowhip)
Synaptic Booster [R:1]

Neo-EPO
Reakt
Synch

Weapons & Armour

[ Spoiler ]

Mono whip

Second skin suit
+Ruthenium coating

Electronics & Misc

[ Spoiler ]

Lifestyle

[ Spoiler ]

Low 1 month

Contacts BPs 9

[ Spoiler ]

Wolf Pack [L: 1 C: 3 G: 5 ]

This post has been edited by Aria: Dec 9 2010, 05:34 PM

[BlackHat]

I like both of the concepts so pick one and send me a PM with more detail on the one you choose and work on some stats. Later I will post some questions and requirements that I would like to know about characters.

I'll pick one and get you something this afternoon. I'll probably draft up some stats and start on the questions for both, and use that to decide which one I like better - but I'll PM you with one or the other.