Ok, i have the basics of what I want for a character background in mind, but haven't really been able to weave them into an acceptable story as of yet. So I'll give you guys the basics, and I'd like some input for how to weave my basics into an incredible backstory.
The Basics:
Archtype: Security/Combat Mage
Race: African Human
Basically what I have so far is the idea that this character formerly worked for a Japanacorp. I have been toying with the idea that he originally signed on with Fuchi pre-corp war and ended up in the faction that went to Renraku despite being a Villiers Loyalist. That's not terribly important though, and in fact it could be any mega-corp (AAA or AA) that he's likely to experience racism in. Basically, he became disillusioned with his job and instead of being a happy well paid corp wage slave he became a dissident and rabblerouser. Now, I'm going with the idea of once you start working for a company most people become sort of property to that company. At least for so long as they are under contract. I make this assumption based on the fact there are extractions.
Due to the racism he felt he was being held back on promotions and benefits (financial and initiatory) due to being an African American in a corporation that valued Asiantic employee's (French Canadian in the case of CATCo) over those of other racial backgrounds. He felt this was reaching beyond just his professional career within the corp, but that someone higher in the foodchain was actively trying to make his life a living nightmare for him not being a "good boy."
At some point he encounters his wife (Japanese or French Canadian depending on the corp) in bed with another man. This leads to a divorce, and of course his wife gains custody rights to their only child, a daughter he loves more then anything else. Later on he learns through one of his few very good friends within the corp that this was possibly set up by the corp itself. Somehow (wether by magic or chemical alterants his wife was more or less duped into bed by a corporate stooge.) By now his marriage is ruined, and his ex-wife is in love with someone else and doesn't want to speak to him what-so-ever. Her lover could even be the corporate stooge that was picked to get her into bed.
Of course this leads to anger, and animosity towards his parent corp, and when he raises a drek-storm about it, the higher-up that arranged everything in the first place arranges to have his Child-Custody rights taken from him completely. Driven to a point of near madness out of desperation for his situation, he arranges for vacation leave with is savings, only to leave behind his former existance.
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That's the basics of the outline.
My intial idea was to have the character higher out of university (Hermetic Full Mage) by Fuchi, and signed into an extensive contract with them. Basically he was hired originally by the Villiers Faction and life was good. He thought he was set for life, and things only got better when he met the woman of his dreams and got married. Thereafter he was transfered somewhere that was controlled by one of the Japanese factions - most likely including a movie to somewhere in Eastern Asian as well. I'm thinking South Korea perhaps.
Once there, he encountered various levels on insidious forms of Racism. Nothing overt, no name calling or directed racism. Rather being passed over for promotions in the security forces even though he was qualified and had a good service record. Being left out of officer level functions (He along with anyone else who wasn't asian). His daughter encountering racism in the schools. Not being allowed to join the initiatory group. (Exclusive Membership: Asian, that sorta thing).
These things lead to dissatisfactory working ethics. Arguements with superiors, slack work ethics, etc etc. Through his dissatisfaction he gained the animosity of someone superior and fairly well connected. Specially when he attempted to go over this persons head to register complaints about his working condition and unfair treatment. Revenge was plotted, and due to the undercurrent of asian racism towards others his family was targetted for being a mixed family. God knows how his wife was set up, but somehow she was seduced. Perhaps due to his depression about his work situation she became unhappy with their marriage.
Anyways, that's the basics of what I'm looking at for a history. I'd just like any illogical things to be pointed out. Details to be added, and no, I'm not sure what I'm looking for yet. I'm just fishing here.
I think I've got a good handle on what I'm looking for.
I'm also looking around age 30ish I think. I imagine he was granted early entrance into a magical program and thus started university at 16. Most likely his education was sponsored by whatever corp (Fuchi most likely at this point) and graduated at around 23. Started work in early 2057 and if it's no 2063 he'd be 29ish. I'm thinking either married in University (perhaps while he was working on his masters?) or very shortly thereafter. I'm thinking of perhaps accelerating his education a bit or just limiting him to a bachleor's degree. Just to keep his age down a bit.
Question: Do you think Bachleor, Masters or THD is more likely for a corporate mage? I'm thinking Masters personally, except for magical researchers and thaumatoligician's who'd get a Thaumatury Doctorate.
Anyways, suggestions and help welcome =)