Shadowstarr Posted February 3 Author Clone Share Posted February 3 OOC Pickle sits there and listens to the debate on when to go looking over each of the runners for a moment deep in thought. He never imagined he would be in such a position. Hiring mercenaries to help him reclaim his long-lost livelihood. Potentially having sold his soul to an evil selfish corp to allow such a crazy, foolish, sentimental idea to be attempted. Perhaps he is just as selfish as the corps. The die is cast and soon... soon his life will be in the hands of these strangers. "Tell me who you are... Please" he blurts out, speaking without really thinking about the repercussions of such probing. "I am sorry, I do not mean your legal names. It is just this is very important to me, I've answered all your questions are open and honest to the best of my ability," he explains. "Very little was shared with me about why you all were selected to try and hire." Pickle tries to clarify. "Why are you doing this kinda of work, what does this city mean to you? Is it the Nuyen? Something more? " "Because.. for me.. I.. " he stumbles as he tries to find the words. "Must everything I care about in this world is gone, either taken by the world, died, or no longer has the time for me. The Store, Restaurant, and shopping center is my chance to get something back. Despite everything. Dragons, plagues, matrix crashes, and even the evils of humanity, I will resurrect it." he says having a sense of conviction. It is clear this thing isn't about money for Pickle. Game Status: PreRun | Combat Map: N/A | Scene: Awaiting response from: N/A | Initiative Order 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Condition Monitors 404 Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A Overflow:0/3 Edge Pool: 5/5 Barbara Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A Overflow:0/3 Edge Pool: 2/2 Ironside Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A Overflow:0/4 Edge Pool: 2/2 Puppet Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A Overflow:0/3 Edge Pool: 3/3 Suit Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A Overflow:0/2 Edge Pool: 2/2 Ven Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A Overflow:0/4 Edge Pool: 2/2 Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted February 3 Clone Share Posted February 3 (edited) Venere "Ven" Character Details Initiative currently 10+3d6 Venere 'Ven' METATYPE: Human B 4 A 4 R 2 S 2 W 5 L 5/7 I 4 C 2 ESS 5.2 EDG 2 M 5 Condition Monitor (P/S): 10 / 11 Armor: 12 Limits: Physical 4, Mental 8, Social 5 Physical Initiative: 6+1D6 (Max Spell 10+3d6) Astral Initiative: 8+3D6 Active Skills: Alchemy 4 (11d), Arcana 1 (8d), Assensing 3 (7d), Biotech Group 4 (11d), Computer 1 (8d), Counterspelling 4 (11d), Disenchanting 3 (10d), Etiquette 1 (3d), Perception 4 (8d), Pistols 2 (6d), Sneaking 3 (7d), Spellcasting 5 (12d), Summoning 5 (12d) Knowledge Skills: Area Knowledge: Denver 1 (5d), Corporation Aztechnology (corporate Security +2) 1 (10d), Critters 4 (11d), Magic Traditions 1 (8d), Magical Security 1 (8d), Magical Theory 1 (8d) Languages: Aztlaner Spanish 1 (5d), Creole 1 (5d), English N Qualities: – Custom Negative Quality –in Debt placeholder, Big Regret, Code of Honor: Military Doctor (7 dicepool vs. 4), Focused Concentration (5), Hermetic Magician, Mentor Spirit: Raven (+2 Con) Spells: 13 dice to cast /Resist with 12 dice, but 1 stun negated. Detect Life (Extended FxMagicx10) F-1 Spatial Sense (Extended FxMagicx10) F-1 Mind Probe F Heal F-4 *Permanent if sust F combat rnds Increase Reflexes F Improved Invisibility F-1 Vehicle Mask F-3 15 dice to cast/ Resist with 12 dice, but 1 stun negated: Sterilize F-3 Influence F-1 Levitate F-2 Augmentations: Cerebral Booster (2) Cybereyes (2) w/ Flare Compensation, Image Link, Low-Light Vision, Thermographic Vision Trauma Damper (1) Gear: Armor Jacket w/ Chemical Protection (3), Fire Resistance (3), Insulation (3), Nonconductivity (3) Biotech Medkit (6) Medkit Supplies x6 Micro-Tranceiver Miniwelder Isabelle Bourges w/ Augments license: Augments (4), Fake License: Firearms (1), Fake License: Mage (4), Fake SIN (4), (1 month) Low Lifestyle Power Focus (3) Respirator (6) Sony Emperor Sustaining Focus: Health Spells (4) Weapons: Ruger Super Warhawk [Heavy Pistol, Acc 5, DV 9P, AP -2, SS, 6 (cy)] Contacts: Kadence (Ghoul) (Connection 1, Loyalty 2) Lys (Connection 1, Loyalty 1) Starting ¥: 1,700 + 2180 (3880¥) now 3780 Venn, almost entirely silent up to now perhaps surprises more than one by answering first. "Why is a short question with lots of big answers." she begins, in that gentile southern comfort voice she has. "See, I should be working at John Hopkins, but I'm here. I used to be one of the herdlike sheep, watching the Trids and the like, thinking the system wasn't so bad.", she adds, her tone regretful. "One of my cousins, airstrip owner in the swamp, pissed off a Corp, knowing him by being reasonable, and they put out the word.", she continues, sounding like she's speaking through gritted teeth. "They missed.. and so his three kids.. 7 years, 5 years, 6 six month old baby and wife got spread across five acres of bayou with bought off cops sieving meat and bone out of the water, saying it was gang related." She shrugs, gallic style with both shoulders. "See, everything's upside down... 'Right' does not make right. It's only 'might' and the 'rule of law', which is just 'might in written form. So, having zero recourse.. we fought, we lost, we scattered, we got butchered as we fled.", she continues, face an expressionless mask. Looking around the table, she offers up the ghost of a smile. "Still, je ne regrette rien. What's wrong is wrong. You fight the fights that need fighting. So, it's not just pay for me, it's a fight that needs fighting." "How many men, woman and kids died in that bombing?" Edited February 3 by Starhawk (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Posted February 3 Clone Share Posted February 3 (edited) Puppet's eyes opened with some surprise at Pickle's question. She had been preparing to address the notion of when, delaying etc- but the comment from Pickle had surprised her. It was candid, yes- but it also wasn't the kind of question that was 'normally' asked in her experience. The way he phrased it, the way he worded it, his expressions as he said it- together they painted a picture. A picture that looked like a man on his last step before undertaking something drastic- perhaps even something of a gamble in the extreme. It was a precarious position, and one that demanded honestly. Puppet cleared her throat, set her slice down, and leaned into the back of her chair as she began to speak. Her heavily accented voice softer, more casual and open then it had been; even in regards to Pickle himself. She had, in their limited interactions, acted almost akin to a friend- though oddly, given her secretive nature during their initial first discussion on pasts, backstories and activities- Puppet seemed more willing to be a bit more 'descriptive'. "To me- this city is a New Start...." she began, looking to Pickle after her first sentence concluded, as if she still wasn't completely certain she wanted to say what she was about to say- but was responding to his own openness with her own. "I did not grow up here. I have no connection to the people and places that, I am guessing, most of you might have. I arrived here just weeks ago, leaving behind what I had always thought was going to be my dream life. Dream job. A Red Samurai of Renraku. But- what was my childhood dream, tasted of ash in my mouth. I had overcome and endured so much to get to my dream- that it was no longer what my heart wanted. I was lost and set adrift. Until my best friend told me of Denver. The City of Endless Shadows, he said." she offered a smile, her hand gestured for a moment to bring her brief story around to answer his remaining question. "He helped me start over here. Helped connect me to this job. But he knows me very well. I had realized that my dream- to become a weapon of President Inazo Aneki. A weapon of a faceless Corporation- was not so noble, honorable, and good. My dream- was a foolish one. But your dream...." Puppet took a soft breath, smiled and nodded an affirmation to Pickle in the same friendly and honest manner as before. "Your Dream. It is noble. It is honorable. It is good. And until I find my new path in life. Until I forge a new dream; I wish to see the dreams of the worthy made real. Or at least- to progress towards it. This is why I do what I do. The nuyen is needed to live- I think for all of us." she flashes a glance around the table before returning, "But given the choice between working in my own business- patching holes in armor or modifying weapons, or helping fulfill noble dreams- I choose to believe in the dreamers." she concludes, bowing her head to Pickle with respect. Commlink & PAN Status MCT-3500 Commlink (DR 3, 0/0/3/3) Matrix Condition Monitor: 0 / 10 Mode: Normal SIN: [FakeSIN Rating 4] Horizon Group Corporate SIN HG-55N13-0T834 Like any upstanding citizen this commlink broadcasts its ID's basic profile, including links to various social media feeds, a dating profile, and corporate-modeling portfolios. In appearance the public-facing side of the commlink's node is everything a Horizon Corporate Citizen should be- vibrant and overly-sharing. Accessing private information, medical or other sensitive information does require authorization however. This commlink contains a great number of mundane 'everyday' pictures and general files befitting the identity. It also contains a handful of files and pictures which could be seen as 'candid', 'private', 'incriminating' or 'damaging' to the identity; but are in truth, under dedicated scrutiny, fake and doctored. Horizon Group Corporate SIN | HG-55N13-0T834 CORPORATE CITIZEN SIN: HG-55N13-0T834 Name: Takeda, Naomi Metatype: Homo Sapiens Sapiens Date of Birth: 28/05/20XX Birthplace: Los Angeles Issuer: Horizon Group Profession: Model Influencer Licenses: Authorization RequiredAutomatic Firearms License Concealed Carry Permit Driver's License Large Blades License Pistol Firearms License Restricted Cyberware License Horizon ShadowLink Commlink (DR 6, 0/2/6/7 | Noise Reduction 6) Matrix Condition Monitor: 0 / 9 Mode: Silent SIN: Renraku Corporate SIN RCS-45O90-R662 Slaved Devices Matrix Stats: 0/2/6/7 Max Devices: 18 Cyberears Savalette Guardian Pistol Holo Bracelet Cybereyes SCK Model 100 SMG Datajack Plus Skilljack Skillwires Executive Suite Clothing Suzuki Mirage Motorcycle When broadcasting in Normal mode this commlink's public face is one of a typical corporate citizen of Renraku; reserved and saying little that is not obvious. No signs of her former fame or life are broadcast, no social media feeds or archives are linked and much of her information is locked behind access-walls. While certainly not a 'cold' appearance, it does look professional and stereotypical Renraku in nature. As this commlink is Ryoko's everyday 'real' commlink, it contains thousands of pictures, videos, files and apps involving every aspect of her life- legal and otherwise. This does include her software collection, personasofts and several recorded Sim-clips from key moments in her life that she carries with her for sentimental reasons. Renraku Corporate SIN | RCS-45O90-R662 CORPORATE CITIZEN SIN: RCS-45O90-R662 Name: Okamura, Ryoko Metatype: Homo Sapiens Sapiens Date of Birth: 28/05/20XX Birthplace: Los Angeles Issuer: Renraku Computer Systems Profession: Red Samurai Trainee Licenses: Authorization Required OOC & Mechanics Current Skillwire Slots: 8/12 (Turkish Lingusoft 4, Armourer 4) Edited February 3 by Miss (see edit history) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuri_kun Posted February 3 Clone Share Posted February 3 "Who am I?" he asked as he sat back in the chair, pondering the question as he thinks about how to answer it. "As I said before I go by 404. If you hadnt guessed Im a foreigner myself. The only connections I have are in this room and a few contacts that help me out time to time." he said as a finger gently tapped the table beneath him. "The reason I was chosen for the job is Im a matrix security specialist." he began, it was the most legitimate way he could say illegal Decker but he continues "The reason I do this work...is freedom. Without going into to much detail, the corporate scene was not to my liking." Theres a slight pause as he speaks in a more joking manner for but a moment "So until my trideo career takes off, I marry an heiress, or get lucky with a lottery, this pays the bills." Theres another short pause before he looks Pickle in the eyes, serious as he continues. "I get to live, by my means and my way...free." For 404 he understood where Pickle was coming from, a dream. He had those at one time. Sometimes he still had them though his were simple. He was a man that lived inside the matrix more then not but he had aspirations beyond as well. One day he hoped to find the right girl, maybe get a start up going that worked in matrix hardware custom mod jobs, maybe even settling down and having a kid or two. Far off dreams in a future that might never happen but he knew as long as you didnt give up on them dreams could sometimes come true. "I think everyone here is going to do their part to make your dream come true. We are all professionals. I want you to understand that we ask all these questions and make all these plans so we can do our part to the best of our abilities." He stops there as his fingers absently drum across the table, taking a slice of pizza in his hand and eating it as he watches Pickle but more his comrades. Sometimes he felt like he was giving away to much, wearing his heart on his sleeve to much, getting to close to them. They hadnt even shed blood and yet he was feeling a sense of camraderie in the air. They all had their quirks, as he did his own, but his feeling of this being a good team was only reinforced as he heard them ask the rights questions, say the right things. Personal, professional, complicated, understanding, and most of all honest. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaathun Posted February 3 Clone Share Posted February 3 Barbara Silverstone Character Info PhyCon: 11/11 | StuCon: 10/10 | Dodge: 11 | Soak: 17*11 in Armoured Clothing | Edge: 2/2 | Initiative: 11+1d6 Character Sheet Looking up at Ironside's face, Barbara replies in a deeply serious voice. "I'll try and not catch too much lead, then. But no promises." "That is a welcome clarification, Mr. Pickle - and it sounds more than reasonable. I'm ready to go as soon as everyone else is." Well it isn't the criminal sibling of the 'modelling job'. When you advertise for dirty jobs, someone's bound to hire you for a septic tank refurbish one day. Failed rebels, corpos with incomplete moralectomies, and electronic jockeys waxing poetics about freedom. And a well-intentioned guy swept up by a corp. Be a script if I ever saw one. Cracking open the top window and lightning up a cigarette, Barbara gives a dry smile at Pickle. "I have the bad habit of poking my nose where people don't appreciate it. It's pathological. So far it's cost me legal representation, few relationships, a marriage, few body parts and my cat.", she elaborates, catching the older man's eyes in hers with understanding, before drawing another drag from the cigarette. "Denver wasn't my first choice, but I couldn't really pick. I'm sure I'll see the positives of it. Any day now.", she glances at the gently bit piece of pizza next to her. "What you see is what you get with me, no poetry. I got bills to pay, I'd like to live in a place with a view and good soykaf instead of a Warrens dump, and save some nuyen for rainy days or some nice threads." She draws another drag. "I don't mind working my hoop off for that, but that's the social contract. Your gig pays decent, you look like a decent guy, and it's not my first time heading to a drek zone." Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted February 4 Clone Share Posted February 4 Venere "Ven" Character Details Initiative currently 10+3d6 Venere 'Ven' METATYPE: Human B 4 A 4 R 2 S 2 W 5 L 5/7 I 4 C 2 ESS 5.2 EDG 2 M 5 Condition Monitor (P/S): 10 / 11 Armor: 12 Limits: Physical 4, Mental 8, Social 5 Physical Initiative: 6+1D6 (Max Spell 10+3d6) Astral Initiative: 8+3D6 Active Skills: Alchemy 4 (11d), Arcana 1 (8d), Assensing 3 (7d), Biotech Group 4 (11d), Computer 1 (8d), Counterspelling 4 (11d), Disenchanting 3 (10d), Etiquette 1 (3d), Perception 4 (8d), Pistols 2 (6d), Sneaking 3 (7d), Spellcasting 5 (12d), Summoning 5 (12d) Knowledge Skills: Area Knowledge: Denver 1 (5d), Corporation Aztechnology (corporate Security +2) 1 (10d), Critters 4 (11d), Magic Traditions 1 (8d), Magical Security 1 (8d), Magical Theory 1 (8d) Languages: Aztlaner Spanish 1 (5d), Creole 1 (5d), English N Qualities: – Custom Negative Quality –in Debt placeholder, Big Regret, Code of Honor: Military Doctor (7 dicepool vs. 4), Focused Concentration (5), Hermetic Magician, Mentor Spirit: Raven (+2 Con) Spells: 13 dice to cast /Resist with 12 dice, but 1 stun negated. Detect Life (Extended FxMagicx10) F-1 Spatial Sense (Extended FxMagicx10) F-1 Mind Probe F Heal F-4 *Permanent if sust F combat rnds Increase Reflexes F Improved Invisibility F-1 Vehicle Mask F-3 15 dice to cast/ Resist with 12 dice, but 1 stun negated: Sterilize F-3 Influence F-1 Levitate F-2 Augmentations: Cerebral Booster (2) Cybereyes (2) w/ Flare Compensation, Image Link, Low-Light Vision, Thermographic Vision Trauma Damper (1) Gear: Armor Jacket w/ Chemical Protection (3), Fire Resistance (3), Insulation (3), Nonconductivity (3) Biotech Medkit (6) Medkit Supplies x6 Micro-Tranceiver Miniwelder Isabelle Bourges w/ Augments license: Augments (4), Fake License: Firearms (1), Fake License: Mage (4), Fake SIN (4), (1 month) Low Lifestyle Power Focus (3) Respirator (6) Sony Emperor Sustaining Focus: Health Spells (4) Weapons: Ruger Super Warhawk [Heavy Pistol, Acc 5, DV 9P, AP -2, SS, 6 (cy)] Contacts: Kadence (Ghoul) (Connection 1, Loyalty 2) Lys (Connection 1, Loyalty 1) Starting ¥: 1,700 + 2180 (3880¥) now 3780 Venn, face impassive, after unloading on the table, confines herself to listening.... So, if they were on the level, I'm going into the Warrens with an interesting bunch. Let's see... Puppet's a disillusioned corp assassin, well you would be wouldn't you.. if you had a heart. It fits her glorious near Aragorn declaration to round Kebab Frodo there... If by my life or death I can save you, or the hummus, I will. 404's a disillusioned corp wage slave decker looking for a life beyond corpdom. One sympathizes. Barb's an investigative journalist whose 'pathological' digging got in the way of securing her desired creature comforts, hounded by the powers that be. Well that's certainly more than I had any right to hope for. They're as much the hardbitten, stone cold Shadowrunners as this loser is. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harding Posted February 4 Clone Share Posted February 4 Erik found himself somewhat perplexed as their employer, Pickle, delved into a discussion about their personal motivations and thoughts on Denver. He couldn't help but wonder if Pickle truly grasped the transactional nature of their business relationship. Shadowrunners were hired for their skills, and the less one knew about the other, the better. Yet, there might be a nuance in reputation management that escaped him. On a certain level, he empathized with Pickle. Losses could lead anyone to the shadows, a realm where deals with influential figures could reshape the world. A choice lay between returning to the surface or plunging deeper into darkness, holding onto the only light that kept one alive. Contemplating his response, Erik weighed the options between delivering a stark reality check or providing Pickle with a morsel of the humanity and decency he sought in an otherwise grim world. Surprisingly, he chose the latter. "Call me Frank, or Ironside if you prefer. I'm a mage with paramilitary training from a corp, and I deserted due to the morally questionable nature of the work they assigned me. For a few years, I worked as a security consultant and soldier of fortune, aligning myself with causes and people who resonated with my sense of justice. In a sense, you could call me an idealist, much like yourself, Pickle." He leaned on the table, supporting his chin with his hand as he continued, "I came to Denver for a job. A job I should never have accepted, but I was naive—a common trait among idealists." The severity in his expression hinted at a cautionary tone or perhaps the weight of troubling memories. "This decision left me stranded in Denver, forcing me to use my hard-earned nuyen to secure another identity. As you well know, such identities are not only difficult to obtain but also costly to maintain—a lifeboat in shark-infested waters." Sipping his beer, he contemplated the label for a moment, pondering the vast difference between American and European brews. The former seemed like a diluted concoction with a hint of alcohol, and he continued, "Denver... What do I think of Denver? To be honest, among all the cesspools I've visited, this one is at least the most interesting. It's a nightmarish labyrinth of factions secretly wishing the demise of one another while maintaining a facade of order. For people like us, it's a lucrative business pool, provided you can keep your head above water. It's a vibrant place, especially for someone like me who thrives on adrenaline. However, nothing truly anchors me here, except perhaps the lack of resources." After another thoughtful pause, he spoke again, carefully selecting his words, "I know this is a one-time job, but if you're serious about your dream, you'll need reliable individuals to turn it into reality. I'm a warrior without a cause, and this soulless existence is something I can't endure for long. Prove to me that this dream is genuine, and I'll strive to prove my reliability. Then, perhaps, we can discuss long-term employment. You'll need people like me to make it happen, as I doubt the corporate woman shares the same idealistic fervor. But let's not get ahead of ourselves and see how things unfold. They rarely go as expected, don't they?" The last question lingered in the air, a resonant acknowledgment of the unpredictable nature of their shared experiences, both as shadowrunners and in their lives before the shadows consumed them. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted February 4 Clone Share Posted February 4 Venere "Ven" Character Details Initiative currently 10+3d6 Venere 'Ven' METATYPE: Human B 4 A 4 R 2 S 2 W 5 L 5/7 I 4 C 2 ESS 5.2 EDG 2 M 5 Condition Monitor (P/S): 10 / 11 Armor: 12 Limits: Physical 4, Mental 8, Social 5 Physical Initiative: 6+1D6 (Max Spell 10+3d6) Astral Initiative: 8+3D6 Active Skills: Alchemy 4 (11d), Arcana 1 (8d), Assensing 3 (7d), Biotech Group 4 (11d), Computer 1 (8d), Counterspelling 4 (11d), Disenchanting 3 (10d), Etiquette 1 (3d), Perception 4 (8d), Pistols 2 (6d), Sneaking 3 (7d), Spellcasting 5 (12d), Summoning 5 (12d) Knowledge Skills: Area Knowledge: Denver 1 (5d), Corporation Aztechnology (corporate Security +2) 1 (10d), Critters 4 (11d), Magic Traditions 1 (8d), Magical Security 1 (8d), Magical Theory 1 (8d) Languages: Aztlaner Spanish 1 (5d), Creole 1 (5d), English N Qualities: – Custom Negative Quality –in Debt placeholder, Big Regret, Code of Honor: Military Doctor (7 dicepool vs. 4), Focused Concentration (5), Hermetic Magician, Mentor Spirit: Raven (+2 Con) Spells: 13 dice to cast /Resist with 12 dice, but 1 stun negated. Detect Life (Extended FxMagicx10) F-1 Spatial Sense (Extended FxMagicx10) F-1 Mind Probe F Heal F-4 *Permanent if sust F combat rnds Increase Reflexes F Improved Invisibility F-1 Vehicle Mask F-3 15 dice to cast/ Resist with 12 dice, but 1 stun negated: Sterilize F-3 Influence F-1 Levitate F-2 Augmentations: Cerebral Booster (2) Cybereyes (2) w/ Flare Compensation, Image Link, Low-Light Vision, Thermographic Vision Trauma Damper (1) Gear: Armor Jacket w/ Chemical Protection (3), Fire Resistance (3), Insulation (3), Nonconductivity (3) Biotech Medkit (6) Medkit Supplies x6 Micro-Tranceiver Miniwelder Isabelle Bourges w/ Augments license: Augments (4), Fake License: Firearms (1), Fake License: Mage (4), Fake SIN (4), (1 month) Low Lifestyle Power Focus (3) Respirator (6) Sony Emperor Sustaining Focus: Health Spells (4) Weapons: Ruger Super Warhawk [Heavy Pistol, Acc 5, DV 9P, AP -2, SS, 6 (cy)] Contacts: Kadence (Ghoul) (Connection 1, Loyalty 2) Lys (Connection 1, Loyalty 1) Starting ¥: 1,700 + 2180 (3880¥) now 3780 Venn hold her expression impassive, which fools no-one. Having no-one's idea of a poker face, it's clear she's some blend of gobsmacked, delighted or disbelieving at the life stories she's hearing. Ironside's no surprise.. he wore his heart on his sleeve, but the others... Inwardly she's in turmoil. She'd figured she'd have to swallow her pride and hide her moral sensibilities play the cold hearted merc, so as to get along. To find herself in a band composed entirely of idealists, if their stories were to believed, was simply astonishing. She drawls, in her boudoir ready low drawl, into the momentary silence that follows Ironside's soliliquy... "Obtaining resources was one of my former roles, converting them into New Yen was not. There used to be a face I worked with for that." She looks over at 404, her expression 3 parts expectation 1 part challenging. "So, I'm going to need someone to act as Face for me." Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazamz12 Posted February 5 Clone Share Posted February 5 Stats and OOC Ahmed "Suit" Islam METATYPE: ELF B 2, A 3, R 2, S 2, W 3, L 3, I 4, C 8, ESS 5.4, EDG 2 Condition Monitor (P/S): 9 / 10 Current Armor: 12 (Armored Jacket) Limits: Physical 3, Mental 5, Social 9 Physical Initiative: 6+1D6 Languages: Aztlaner Spanish 2, Bengalo N, English N, Zuni 2 Metatype Abilities: Enhanced Senses: Low-Light Vision Qualities: Allergy, Uncommon (Moderate): Penicilin, Bilingual, Common Sense, Day Job (2,500¥/month, 20 hrs/week), First Impression, SINner (National SIN): Ahmed Islam-UCAS, Too Pretty to Hit Augmentations: Datajack Skin Toner Vehicles: Ford Americar [Handling 4/3, Speed 3, Accel 2, Body 11, Armor 6, Pilot 1, Sensor 2, Seats 4] Gear: Anti-Theft System (2) Gridlink Gridlink Override Morphing license plate Sensor Enhancement (2) Spoof chip Currently Equipped/Carried Gear: Contacts (3) w/ Flare Compensation, Image Link, Smartlink Ear buds (3) w/ Select Sound Filter (2) Erika Elite (w/ P2.1, Ticker: Denver News) Faceless - Generic (Generic elf) Fake SIN: Mahmud khan (R4) - License: Bounty Hunter (4), Fake License: Conceal and carry (4), Fake License: Driver's (4), Fake License: Fire Arms (4), Fake License: PI (4), Fake SIN (4) Meta Link Subvocal Microphone Tag Eraser White Noise Generator (6) Equipped/Carried Weapons: Defiance EX Shocker [Taser, Acc 4, DV 9S(e), AP -5, SS, 4 (m)] w/ (100x) Taser Dart Pickle's question caught Suit by surprise. The fave takes a moment, wondering what to say as the others give their own stories. A part of him can't help but feel a sense of imposter syndrome - these people were outsiders, newcomers to Denver whose stories led them to the shadows through forces somewhat beyond their control. And then there was him. 404's background seemed to be the closest to his own, in all honesty. "Man, I kinda feel like the odd one out," he joked trying to cover up that imposter syndrome. "Call me Suit. I'm in the game for the nuyen too. I like to think my upbringing was normal - parents were wageslaves, I went to public high school, then state college. You know, the stuff people are supposed to do, the drek you're told is necessary to be successful. Then it turns out it's all false and you're working a dead-end job with coworkers you hate, stuck in a shitty apartment and living paycheck to paycheck." Whew. A lot more than he expected to give out, but he was on a roll. "Got in the shadows cause I figured it was better than working to my sixties and hoping I don't end up on the streets if I throw my back. I'm not magically active, I'm not smart enough to be a decker or a medic, nor am I brave or crazy enough to be a combat badass. What I'm good at, though, is talking and making friends - hence me being here." Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted February 5 Clone Share Posted February 5 Venere "Ven" Character Details Initiative currently 10+3d6 Venere 'Ven' METATYPE: Human B 4 A 4 R 2 S 2 W 5 L 5/7 I 4 C 2 ESS 5.2 EDG 2 M 5 Condition Monitor (P/S): 10 / 11 Armor: 12 Limits: Physical 4, Mental 8, Social 5 Physical Initiative: 6+1D6 (Max Spell 10+3d6) Astral Initiative: 8+3D6 Active Skills: Alchemy 4 (11d), Arcana 1 (8d), Assensing 3 (7d), Biotech Group 4 (11d), Computer 1 (8d), Counterspelling 4 (11d), Disenchanting 3 (10d), Etiquette 1 (3d), Perception 4 (8d), Pistols 2 (6d), Sneaking 3 (7d), Spellcasting 5 (12d), Summoning 5 (12d) Knowledge Skills: Area Knowledge: Denver 1 (5d), Corporation Aztechnology (corporate Security +2) 1 (10d), Critters 4 (11d), Magic Traditions 1 (8d), Magical Security 1 (8d), Magical Theory 1 (8d) Languages: Aztlaner Spanish 1 (5d), Creole 1 (5d), English N Qualities: – Custom Negative Quality –in Debt placeholder, Big Regret, Code of Honor: Military Doctor (7 dicepool vs. 4), Focused Concentration (5), Hermetic Magician, Mentor Spirit: Raven (+2 Con) Spells: 13 dice to cast /Resist with 12 dice, but 1 stun negated. Detect Life (Extended FxMagicx10) F-1 Spatial Sense (Extended FxMagicx10) F-1 Mind Probe F Heal F-4 *Permanent if sust F combat rnds Increase Reflexes F Improved Invisibility F-1 Vehicle Mask F-3 15 dice to cast/ Resist with 12 dice, but 1 stun negated: Sterilize F-3 Influence F-1 Levitate F-2 Augmentations: Cerebral Booster (2) Cybereyes (2) w/ Flare Compensation, Image Link, Low-Light Vision, Thermographic Vision Trauma Damper (1) Gear: Armor Jacket w/ Chemical Protection (3), Fire Resistance (3), Insulation (3), Nonconductivity (3) Biotech Medkit (6) Medkit Supplies x6 Micro-Tranceiver Miniwelder Isabelle Bourges w/ Augments license: Augments (4), Fake License: Firearms (1), Fake License: Mage (4), Fake SIN (4), (1 month) Low Lifestyle Power Focus (3) Respirator (6) Sony Emperor Sustaining Focus: Health Spells (4) Weapons: Ruger Super Warhawk [Heavy Pistol, Acc 5, DV 9P, AP -2, SS, 6 (cy)] Contacts: Kadence (Ghoul) (Connection 1, Loyalty 2) Lys (Connection 1, Loyalty 1) Starting ¥: 1,700 + 2180 (3880¥) now 3780 Venn's gaze from 404 to Suit. When Suit finishes she alternates between pointing a finger at herself and Suit, doubtless something to do with her professed requirement for a Face contact. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuri_kun Posted February 6 Clone Share Posted February 6 He pays Venn a look himself, a wry smile spreading over his lips as a hand reaches up, brushing away a few errant hairs from his forehead. "No chere. We have silver tongue here to be a face for all of us when the need arises." he says pointing to Suit. He knows thats not what she meant and that wry playful smile says as much. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstarr Posted February 7 Author Clone Share Posted February 7 OOC Pickle listens closely it everyone's response. He seems to relax a bit partially from purging his own worries as well as being assured more so the group of hired runners before him are at least with him to see this job through and perhaps a few of them may be willing to continue on for the next job in this bit of revitalization, assuming there is a next step. "Thank you, thank you all. Now when I head over to the site, which I did fairly often until the hostile squatters came along... but anyway, I would go at sunrise. The main street are the least active and the junkies are going to sleep. I can get us through the checkpoint via tax. I could also arrange an escort with the Horsemen, that should keep the nongangers away but could draw the ire of their rivals. Yah know its the warzone and the warrens, someone is going to take a shot at you at some point." He finishes with a smile and shrug. Game Status: PreRun | Combat Map: N/A | Scene: Awaiting response from: N/A | Initiative Order 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Condition Monitors 404 Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A Overflow:0/3 Edge Pool: 5/5 Barbara Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A Overflow:0/3 Edge Pool: 2/2 Ironside Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A Overflow:0/4 Edge Pool: 2/2 Puppet Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A Overflow:0/3 Edge Pool: 3/3 Suit Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A Overflow:0/2 Edge Pool: 2/2 Ven Physical Damage Stun Damage -1 -2 -3 N/A N/A -1 -2 -3 N/A Overflow:0/4 Edge Pool: 2/2 Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaathun Posted February 7 Clone Share Posted February 7 Barbara Silverstone Character Info PhyCon: 11/11 | StuCon: 10/10 | Dodge: 11 | Soak: 17*11 in Armoured Clothing | Edge: 2/2 | Initiative: 11+1d6 Character Sheet Well nobody thinks themselves the bad people. A fair few wage mages cut ties. Hell of a nuyen leash, but if there's anyone that goes the way of the heart, it'd be a wiggler. Murmuring a half-voiced hum of approval at Ironside, the blonde drags another drag as the Denver wind blows in her neck. At Suit's tale, however, she gives the elf a radiant smile. "You got that right, hon. I remember working late since the office had heating, sneaking off leftovers from corp and board meetings. Sweeter when you're looking back at it. I'd tell you it gets better, but we're both doing the same drek tomorrow." Trust the local if you can trust the local, that's boots on the new turf every time., Barb thinks as the wispy trails of her cigarette disappear in the Denver nights. "Working before the sunrise. Never loved that part of honest living.", she mentions with a little twinkle in her eye as she leans up from the wall. "If that's the case, Mr. Pickle, we can work out the meet loc civilisation-side, and we all take your van, no need for a whole convoy. I'd hold off on the escort, not until we know which hoops move, shake and twerk in the Warzone." Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starhawk Posted February 8 Clone Share Posted February 8 Venere "Ven" Character Details Initiative currently 10+3d6 Venere 'Ven' METATYPE: Human B 4 A 4 R 2 S 2 W 5 L 5/7 I 4 C 2 ESS 5.2 EDG 2 M 5 Condition Monitor (P/S): 10 / 11 Armor: 12 Limits: Physical 4, Mental 8, Social 5 Physical Initiative: 6+1D6 (Max Spell 10+3d6) Astral Initiative: 8+3D6 Active Skills: Alchemy 4 (11d), Arcana 1 (8d), Assensing 3 (7d), Biotech Group 4 (11d), Computer 1 (8d), Counterspelling 4 (11d), Disenchanting 3 (10d), Etiquette 1 (3d), Perception 4 (8d), Pistols 2 (6d), Sneaking 3 (7d), Spellcasting 5 (12d), Summoning 5 (12d) Knowledge Skills: Area Knowledge: Denver 1 (5d), Corporation Aztechnology (corporate Security +2) 1 (10d), Critters 4 (11d), Magic Traditions 1 (8d), Magical Security 1 (8d), Magical Theory 1 (8d) Languages: Aztlaner Spanish 1 (5d), Creole 1 (5d), English N Qualities: – Custom Negative Quality –in Debt placeholder, Big Regret, Code of Honor: Military Doctor (7 dicepool vs. 4), Focused Concentration (5), Hermetic Magician, Mentor Spirit: Raven (+2 Con) Spells: 13 dice to cast /Resist with 12 dice, but 1 stun negated. Detect Life (Extended FxMagicx10) F-1 Spatial Sense (Extended FxMagicx10) F-1 Mind Probe F Heal F-4 *Permanent if sust F combat rnds Increase Reflexes F Improved Invisibility F-1 Vehicle Mask F-3 15 dice to cast/ Resist with 12 dice, but 1 stun negated: Sterilize F-3 Influence F-1 Levitate F-2 Augmentations: Cerebral Booster (2) Cybereyes (2) w/ Flare Compensation, Image Link, Low-Light Vision, Thermographic Vision Trauma Damper (1) Gear: Armor Jacket w/ Chemical Protection (3), Fire Resistance (3), Insulation (3), Nonconductivity (3) Biotech Medkit (6) Medkit Supplies x6 Micro-Tranceiver Miniwelder Isabelle Bourges w/ Augments license: Augments (4), Fake License: Firearms (1), Fake License: Mage (4), Fake SIN (4), (1 month) Low Lifestyle Power Focus (3) Respirator (6) Sony Emperor Sustaining Focus: Health Spells (4) Weapons: Ruger Super Warhawk [Heavy Pistol, Acc 5, DV 9P, AP -2, SS, 6 (cy)] Contacts: Kadence (Ghoul) (Connection 1, Loyalty 2) Lys (Connection 1, Loyalty 1) Starting ¥: 1,700 + 2180 (3880¥) now 3780 Venn nods at Barb's recommendation that they dispense with the escort, refrain from gang contact. Wishing to jump quickly over the 'analysis paralysis' hurdle.. she purrs.. "So, rendezvous time and place is all I, we, need to know.", sounding eager if anything. Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Posted February 8 Clone Share Posted February 8 Puppet muses on the discussion a moment, having remained quiet and without commentary as each of her new associates described their circumstances, motivations- or in some cases the lack there of. If this had still been on the taping of Fallen Angels now would have been the time where the producers would have subtly encouraged conflict, bickering or snide comments. They had always encouraged them to 'hold nothing back' and 'always speak your mind' which lead to numerous heated moments, petty bickering and even rivalries. The visceral memory of her and Thor, the troll supposed-ganger, almost coming to blows in the second episode because of that methodology- it had been an exciting moment of trideo, but they had deescalated the problem in private. Here- this wasn't the trids. There were no broadcasts, no viewers, no real time polling data or viewer voting for Run Complications- this was real. So she kept her lips shut tight. It certainly wasn't that she couldn't say the snarky Horizon-brand inflammatory one-liners about her associates. They were all some form of Fish-Out-Of-Water, Idealist, Anti-Corporate Propaganda Drinking- and more; but recent life events, walking away from her dream job, becoming a Shadowrunner-For-Real and more herself..... was she actually any different? And were they even telling the truth? She'd certainly omitted the vast majority of her past and reasons for being- she imagined they had as well. Maybe she wasn't so different from these people after all. "If we go in as one; in Pickle's truck without our own vehicles, we will need a place to meet and then go. Some place safe, with parking, that won't give us tickets." she smirked to herself- perhaps remembering a time when such a thing happened previously. "Day after tomorrow. 8:00am. Will that be enough time for everyone to prepare? I can organize the place to meet, and message it to everyone." she asked the room, her voice clearly being cautious with the question. She had already once proposed an early morning departure the very next day, but this effectively-36 hour delay in departure seemed to be offered as an olive-branch of sorts based on the response to her last offering. Commlink & PAN Status MCT-3500 Commlink (DR 3, 0/0/3/3) Matrix Condition Monitor: 0 / 10 Mode: Normal SIN: [FakeSIN Rating 4] Horizon Group Corporate SIN HG-55N13-0T834 Like any upstanding citizen this commlink broadcasts its ID's basic profile, including links to various social media feeds, a dating profile, and corporate-modeling portfolios. In appearance the public-facing side of the commlink's node is everything a Horizon Corporate Citizen should be- vibrant and overly-sharing. Accessing private information, medical or other sensitive information does require authorization however. This commlink contains a great number of mundane 'everyday' pictures and general files befitting the identity. It also contains a handful of files and pictures which could be seen as 'candid', 'private', 'incriminating' or 'damaging' to the identity; but are in truth, under dedicated scrutiny, fake and doctored. Horizon Group Corporate SIN | HG-55N13-0T834 CORPORATE CITIZEN SIN: HG-55N13-0T834 Name: Takeda, Naomi Metatype: Homo Sapiens Sapiens Date of Birth: 28/05/20XX Birthplace: Los Angeles Issuer: Horizon Group Profession: Model Influencer Licenses: Authorization RequiredAutomatic Firearms License Concealed Carry Permit Driver's License Large Blades License Pistol Firearms License Restricted Cyberware License Horizon ShadowLink Commlink (DR 6, 0/2/6/7 | Noise Reduction 6) Matrix Condition Monitor: 0 / 9 Mode: Silent SIN: Renraku Corporate SIN RCS-45O90-R662 Slaved Devices Matrix Stats: 0/2/6/7 Max Devices: 18 Cyberears Savalette Guardian Pistol Holo Bracelet Cybereyes SCK Model 100 SMG Datajack Plus Skilljack Skillwires Executive Suite Clothing Suzuki Mirage Motorcycle When broadcasting in Normal mode this commlink's public face is one of a typical corporate citizen of Renraku; reserved and saying little that is not obvious. No signs of her former fame or life are broadcast, no social media feeds or archives are linked and much of her information is locked behind access-walls. While certainly not a 'cold' appearance, it does look professional and stereotypical Renraku in nature. As this commlink is Ryoko's everyday 'real' commlink, it contains thousands of pictures, videos, files and apps involving every aspect of her life- legal and otherwise. This does include her software collection, personasofts and several recorded Sim-clips from key moments in her life that she carries with her for sentimental reasons. Renraku Corporate SIN | RCS-45O90-R662 CORPORATE CITIZEN SIN: RCS-45O90-R662 Name: Okamura, Ryoko Metatype: Homo Sapiens Sapiens Date of Birth: 28/05/20XX Birthplace: Los Angeles Issuer: Renraku Computer Systems Profession: Red Samurai Trainee Licenses: Authorization Required OOC & Mechanics Current Skillwire Slots: 8/12 (Turkish Lingusoft 4, Armourer 4) Name xDiceName xDiceResult xDiceString xDiceRolls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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