DanteMetatype: Human
Gender: male
Age: 39
Height: 1.9m
Weight: 95kg
Hair: black with a tinge of gray, buzz cut
Eyes: dark brown
Skin: pale, slightly grimey
Body: 4
Agility: 5(7)
Reaction: 5(8)
Strength: 2(3)
Charisma: 3
Intuition: 2
Logic: 2(3)
Willpower: 3
Edge: 5
Magic: 0
Essence: 0.73
Initiative: 10
Initiative Passes: 2
Physical Damage Track: 10
Stun Damage Track: 10
Current Karma: 0
Total Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Active Skills:Automatics 4
Unarmed Combat (Martial Arts) 1(3)
Throwing Weapons 1
Exotic Ranged Weapon:GrappleGun 1
Perception (Visual) 3(5) (+3 with attention coprocessor)
Infiltration (Urban) 3(5)
Negotiation (Bargaining) 2(4)
Etiquette 2
Intimidation 2
Athletics 1 : split
= Climbing 1 (+2 with synthacardium)
= Running 1 (+2 with synthacardium)
= Swimming 1 (+2 with synthacardium)
+ Gymnastics 3 (+2 with synthacardium)
Armorer 1
Artisan (Cooking) 1(3)
Automotive Mechanic 1
Hardware 2
Computer 1 (+1 Analyze with commlink optimization)
Electronic Warfare 1 (+2 Encryption with Math SPU)
Knowledge SkillsStreet Knowledge
4 Beijing Area Knowledge
2 Hong Kong Area Knowledge
1 Hong Kong Triads
3 Republic of China Triads
3 Wuxing Corporate
2 Hong Kong Police Force Procedures
Academic Knowledge
1 Chinese History
1 Chinese Literature
Professional Knowledge
2 Engineering
2 Auto Mechanics
Interests
1 Numerology (Mandarin)
1 Feng-Shui
3 VR Games
2 Karaoke
2 Mah-Jong
2 Cooking (Cantonese)
Languages:Mandarin N
Cantonese 3
English 2
Japanese 1
Qualities:Erased 1
Juryrigger
High Pain Tolerance 1
Magic Resistance 2
Resistance to Pathogens
Addiction-Moderate: Alcohol
Day Job: 2500 ¥ / 20 hrs
Flashbacks-Uncommon
Prejudiced-Common,Biased: Japanese people
Cyber / Bio:Obvious Lower Left Arm
+ Internal Air Tank
+ Grapple Gun
+ Radar Sensor 1
+ Smuggling compartment, small (LoneStar iBall)
+ Enhanced Capacity 2
Obvious Lower Right Arm
+ Cyberholster (Steyr TMP)
+ Biomonitor
+ Datajack
+ Auto-Injector - Reusable, 6 doses (g3, guts, longhaul, trauma, antidote R6, stim R6)
Wired Reflexes 1
Reaction Enhancers 2
Muscle Toner 2
Muscle Augmentation 1
Synthacardium 2
Bone Lacing - Plastic
Skillwire 2
Attention Coprocessor 3
Cerebral Booster 1
Math SPU
Weapons:Shock Gloves
Defiance EX Shocker
Ceramic Throwing Knife x 2
Steyr TMP
= concealed in cyberholster
+ loaded with flechette
+ personalized grip, underbarrel weight, gasvent3, sound suppressor, smartgun, skinlink
Ingram Smartgun X
= gas vent 2, smartgun, sound suppressor, detachable folding stock (standard)
+ loaded with regular ammo
Thermal smoke grenade x2
Frag grenade
Pepper Punch
AK-98
= mounted to Doberman
+ airburst link, shock pad, foregrip, gasvent3, safe target system, smartgun, extended clip(drum)
+ ex-ex rounds x 100
+ high-ex mini grenade x6
Armor:Camouflage Suit 8/6
+ Chemical Protection 3
+ Nonconductivity 3
+ Fire Resist 3
SecureTech Vitals Protector: 1/1 (discreet)
SecureTech Leg, Arm Casings: 1/1 (discreet)
Armored Clothing 4/0
SecureTech Forearm guards 0/1 (obvious)
+ Fire Resist 3
Gear:Commlink - Novatech Airware / Novatech Navi (R/S/F/S : 5/5/6/5)
+ Skinlink, sim module
+ Environmental Resistance (Underwater), Optimization (Analyze), Biometric Lock
+ Analyze 5, Browse 3, Command 3, Edit 3, Encrypt 5, Scan 4, Databomb 4, Stealth 4
+ drone autosofts: Adaptability 3, Clearsight 3, Covert Ops 3, Facial Recog 3, Visual Spotter 3, Weapon Watcher 3
+ Tacsoft 1 (linked to main commlink)
Disposable commlink x 3
Stealth RFID tags x 5
Data chips x 5
R6 Mapsofts x 5 (blanketing the Hong Kong area)
R6 Datasofts x 5 (Cantonese cooking for dummies, How to win at WEPES:Ultimate, Journey To the West, Wuxing Pengyou repair manual, Basic Gun Maintenance Guide)
VR Games x 3 (Devil May Cry 15, Zelda 2070, WEPES:Ultimate)
R3 Contacts
+ Image Link
+ Smartlink
+ Vision Enhancement 3
+ Skinlink
R4 Goggles
+ Flare Compensation
+ Thermographic
+ Low-light
+ Vision Magnification
+ Skinlink
R3 Earbuds
+ Select sound filter
+ Audio Enhancement 3
+ Skinlink
R4 Expendable Jammer, Directional x 4
Plastic Security Restraints (per 10)
Glue Sprayer
Tool kit
MiniWelder
Tag Eraser
Certified credstick (500 ¥) x 2
Smart butt pack
Vehicles:Wuxing Peng You 4x4 (GAZP-179:Pickup Truck)
= Multi-fuel engine (standard)
+ Personal armor 10
+ Antitheft system
+ Smuggling Compartment, Large (Dobermen sleeps here)
+ Drone rack, mini x 2 (Dragonflies sleep here)
+ Run Flat tires
+ Spoof chip, morphing license plate
+ Used (degredation)
GM-Nissan Doberman
= Walker Mode, Weapon Mount (external, fixed, remote control), Clearsight 3 and Targeting 3(Assault Rifle) autosoft (standard)
= Weapon mounted is the AK-98
+ Targeting 3(Heavy Weapons) autosoft
+ Upgraded armor 6
+ Upgraded sensor 6
+ Smartlink
+ Ultrasound
+ Geiger counter
+ Nonconductivity 6
+ Thermographic vision
+ Has attached R4 Expendable Jammer, Directional
Cyberspace Designs Dragonfly x 2
= Improved Takeoff and Landing 2, Ultrasound Sensor, Special Machinery (minidrone weaponry), Targeting 4 (Exotic Melee Weapon) autosoft (standard)
= DV of 5 (AP 0) against mini- and microdrones and a DV of 1 (AP +1) against other targets.
+ Chameleon coating
+ Thermographic vision
+ Vision Enhancement 3
+ Audio Enhancement 3
+ Vision Magnification
+ Laser Microphone
Lone Star iBall Offensive
= Limited Maneuverability, flash pak, thermal smoke grenade (standard)
+ Chameleon coating
+ Low-light
+ Gecko tips
ID, Lifestyle:Starting money: 1200Day job: 2500 ¥ / month
R4 Fake SIN : Liu Zi Ang
= Has 1000 ¥
R2 Fake SIN : Song Shu
= Has 200 ¥
R3 Fake License - Steyr TMP - tied to Liu Zi Ang SIN
R3 Fake License - Pengyou truck - tied to Liu Zi Ang SIN
Middle Lifestyle, 2600 ¥= 2 months
= C/E/N/Nh/S : 1/2/3/2/4
+ Hasty exit, quiet neighborhood, workplace
- AI in residence, poor condition, pest magnet 1
Contacts:Lao Wai - corp wageslave 5/3
Lao Wai has become good friends with Dante after eating from his food stall every day outside of his company's offices (Wuxing). The fact that Dante speaks some English helps too, as Lao Wai is from CAS and speaks little Chinese. Lao Wai is not his real name, but that's what Dante calls him anyway. The two now meet at Dante's place, drink beer or liquor, and play VR games. Lao Wai has been useful to Dante, giving him corporate tips about Wuxing and also setting Dante up with other foreign contacts. Lao Wai gave Dante the ARO contact information for a hacker named Fractal, who provided Dante with some software Dante was having trouble finding.
Jones - hacker 1/3
Jones is an AI that has installed itself in the network of Dante's apt complex. Apparently an AI that reached sentience from some sort of immersive VR game project, all Jones wants to do is watch movies or play video games. He constantly fudges with Dante's games and scores, sometimes even interrupting a game for no apparent reason. Jones even thinks he is being mischievous by deleting all Matrix records of Dante whenever he gets around to it, about once a week. Dante is sometimes able to bribe Jones to retrieve a bit of intel from the Matrix in exchange for spending a few hours losing to him at WEPES:Ultimate.
Jiu Jiu - fixer 3/4
After having left Beijing because of difficulties with the local government / triad groups, Dante's fixer in Beijing hooked him up with Jiu Jiu in Hong Kong. Jiu Jiu has a very friendly demeanor- he tends to remind people of their favorite uncle. Jiu Jiu is a Hong Kong native, speaks several languages fluently, and seems to know everyone. He has gotten Dante good work in Hong Kong, including body guard and security gigs.
Xiao Hong - Red Dragon triad ganger 2/2
Wang Lei - Black Chrysanthemums triad ganger 2/2
Dante has had to make connections with various triad gangs around Hong Kong. These two are the ones that he has dealt with the most. Through his triad connections Dante has met another runner by the name of Ting-Ting.
Yamada Taro - Mechanic 4/2
Taro was introduced to Dante by Jiu Jiu. Dante was initially skeptical about using Taro to repair his vehicles, his deep-seated dislike of the Japanese warring with the fact that Taro came highly recommended. Finally trusting his fixer, Dante came to find that Taro is a top-notch mechanic, and a good guy to hang out with. When he can, Dante spends time helping Taro out at his shop, fixing anything he can. He has even started picking up some Japanese to be able to "talk shop" with Taro. Dante's positive interactions with Taro, and his successful run with a ninja called Hope, has caused his dislike of the Japanese people to fade. While still not sure he likes them as a whole, he is now not as vocal about it and is willing to give individual Japanese a chance to prove themselves.
Jing Cha - Police detective 2/4
Police in Hong Kong are notoriously corrupt, and Jing Cha is no different. His path crossed with Dante's while investigating an unrelated case. Even though Dante didn't have anything to do with his case, Jing Cha was able to extract a bribe from him. The little bit of intel he let slip mostly made up for the cost to Dante. Ever since then, the two have a very good business relationship.
Gong An - Police beat cop 2/3
Selling food on the street without a license is grounds for impounding the equipment and a severe fine. Unless the local police assigned to this task have been bribed. Which is exactly how Dante knows Gong An. He has been helpful to help cover up any remaining evidence left over after a run by Dante.
Ayi - Squatter 3/1
In making his rounds selling street food, Dante ends the day near where Ayi lives. He gives her the remaining food that he hasn't sold, and she gives him any information and gossip on the street. More than once he's gotten a decent bit of intel from this.
Sun Qi - KTV owner 2/3
Besides just liking KTV in general, Dante has found this is a great place to hold meets. The loud noise and completely separated rooms provides an ideal atmosphere for having a confidential meeting. Sun Qi runs a very clean, discreet KTV shop that Dante has used many times. Sun Qi runs a shop called "Best KTV" in the Mong Kok district.
Appearance:A somewhat disheveled, pale man. Stands 1.9m tall, but slouches a little so it's hard to judge his real height. His large frame is wiry, with a slight paunch of middle-age beginning to show. Short, buzz-cut hair is black with grey on the sides and temples. Dante isn't one for shaving, so he has small sprouts of hair on his face, but nothing approaching a beard. His pale skin is a little grimey - showering too much is bad for a person's health. He has an air of confidence about him, but there's also something lurking in the back of his eyes that says he's seen something horrible. His two obvious cyberarms are usually covered, although he's not trying to hide them.
Lifestyle:Dante was lucky and was able to rent a tong lou, getting a 3-story townhouse-like building in a neighborhood with many vacant buildings. The ground floor had been an old abandoned restaurant, which Dante has turned into his garage and work area. The mid-level floor is the living area, usually filled with VR game action. The top floor is for sleeping and whatnot. There is also a ladder to the roof here - on the roof is a door to the adjoining building.
Background:He had begun to make a name for himself, running the Beijing shadows. But as often happens, he got deceived into taking a job that wasn't what it appeared to be. Making too many enemies too quickly, he left the heat behind and moved to Hong Kong on advice from his fixer, who knew a few people. Once in Hong Kong, Dante began a day job selling street food from the back of his vehicle. But the day job is also an effective cover for the times when he is on a run, commissioned by Jiu Jiu or some other member of the Hong Kong elite. About once or twice a week he has begun learning the Tiger Claw style martial art from Dr. Yang.