[Chrona]

We are looking for new matrix talent, hacker or technomancer. PM character sheets to me please.

[farothel]

Memory roll: logic 3 + willpower 4 =7 (7d6.hits(5)=4)
Do I recognise the guy in the picture?

[Chrona]

No you are fairly certain you've not met him

[Chrona]

And for those applying, build is 400 BP chargen, any sourcebook before and including way of the samurai is usable, anything else will need reference and quote if I request (this will also happen if I just plain forget a rule). Who ever is chosen will have have this followed by 61 karma as if you'd been in the game all ready. 2xkarma for 5000 nuyen instead is negotiable depending on what you plan to buy with it.

[Punch]

Memory test for the guy asking too many questions (8d6.hits(5)=5)
Does Cookie know this guy?

[Chrona]

Recruitment is closed while I decide between the applicants and get a bit more info from some of them. As usual it's a tough choice.

In the running are

MaxKojote - Fang, a Class III canine Changeling and Technomancer, new to the biz and Seattle.
Raiden - Hax, an Ex-Corp Kid, Adept Hacker, struggling with transhumanism and revenge.
RHat - Technomancer

Feel free to post your sheets and character descriptions here now, I like to let the players have input on the selection process.

much to Xzy's dismay.

[Raiden]

[spoiler] == Info ==
Street Name: Hax
Name: Unnamed Character
Movement: 10/25, Swim: 5
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Human male Age 20
Height 6'1" Weight 185
Composure: 5
Judge Intentions: 5
Lift/Carry: 5 (30 kg/20 kg)
Memory: 10
Nuyen: 2400

== Attributes ==
BOD: 3
AGI: 3 (4)
REA: 3 (4)
STR: 2
CHA: 2
INT: 3
LOG: 5 (7)
WIL: 3
EDG: 2
MAG: 4

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   5.04
Initiative:                6 (7)
IP:                        1 (2)
Astral Initiative:         6
Astral IP:                 3
Matrix Initiative:         7
Matrix IP:                 3
Physical Damage Track:     11
Stun Damage Track:         10

== Active Skills ==
Animal Handling            : 0                      Pool: 2
Animal Training            : 0                      Pool: 2
Archery                    : 0                      Pool: 3
Armorer                    : 1                      Pool: 8
Artisan                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Automatics                 : 0                      Pool: 3
Blades                     : 0                      Pool: 3
Climbing                   : 2                      Pool: 4
Clubs                      : 0                      Pool: 3
Computer                   : 4                      Pool: 11
Con                        : 0                      Pool: 1
Cybercombat                : 4                      Pool: 11
Cybertechnology            : 2 [Cyberlimbs]         Pool: 9 (11)
Data Search                : 4                      Pool: 11
Demolitions                : 1                      Pool: 8
Disguise                   : 0                      Pool: 2
Diving                     : 0                      Pool: 2
Dodge                      : 0                      Pool: 3
Electronic Warfare         : 4                      Pool: 11
Escape Artist              : 0                      Pool: 3
Etiquette                  : 0                      Pool: 1
First Aid                  : 0                      Pool: 6
Flight                     : 2                      Pool: 4
Forgery                    : 0                      Pool: 3
Gunnery                    : 0                      Pool: 3
Gymnastics                 : 2                      Pool: 6
Hacking                    : 6                      Pool: 15
Hardware                   : 4                      Pool: 11
Heavy Weapons              : 0                      Pool: 3
Infiltration               : 0                      Pool: 3
Instruction                : 0                      Pool: 1
Intimidation               : 0                      Pool: 1
Leadership                 : 0                      Pool: 1
Locksmith                  : 0                      Pool: 3
Longarms                   : 0                      Pool: 3
Navigation                 : 0                      Pool: 2
Negotiation                : 0                      Pool: 1
Palming                    : 0                      Pool: 3
Parachuting                : 0                      Pool: 2
Perception                 : 3                      Pool: 6
Pilot Ground Craft         : 1                      Pool: 5
Pilot Watercraft           : 0                      Pool: 3
Pistols                    : 3 [Semi-Automatics]    Pool: 7 (9)
Riding                     : 0                      Pool: 3
Running                    : 2                      Pool: 4
Shadowing                  : 0                      Pool: 2
Software                   : 4                      Pool: 11
Survival                   : 0                      Pool: 2
Swimming                   : 2                      Pool: 4
Throwing Weapons           : 0                      Pool: 3
Tracking                   : 0                      Pool: 2
Unarmed Combat             : 0                      Pool: 3

== Knowledge Skills ==
Biology                    : 1                      Pool: 8
Business                   : 1                      Pool: 8
Chemistry                  : 1                      Pool: 8
Data Havens                : 2 [Matrix]             Pool: 5 (7)
Economics                  : 1                      Pool: 8
Engineering                : 1                      Pool: 8
English                    : N                      Pool: 0
Gaming                     : 2                      Pool: 5
Japanese                   : 3 [Speak]              Pool: 6 (
Korean                     : 1 [Read/Write]         Pool: 4 (6)
Music                      : 1                      Pool: 4
Russian                    : 1 [Read/Write]         Pool: 4 (6)
Security Companies         : 1                      Pool: 8
Security Design            : 1                      Pool: 4
Shadow Community           : 1 [Rumours]            Pool: 4 (6)

== Contacts ==
Raymond (2, 3)

== Qualities ==
Adept
Born Rich
Day Job (10 hrs/week)
Dependent (Inconvenience)
Poor Self Control (Thrill Seeker)
Restricted Gear (Rating 2)
Signature
Vendetta

== Powers ==
Analytics Rating: 2
Eidetic Sense Memory
Improved Ability (Non-Combat) (Hacking) Rating: 2
Improved Reflexes 1
Memory Displacement
Multi-Tasking
Sustenance
Three-Dimensional Memory

== Lifestyles ==
Middle  1 months

== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Cerebral Booster Rating 2
Synthetic Full Arm (BOD 3, AGI 9, STR 7) (Right)
   +Customized Agility Rating 9
   +Customized Strength Rating 5
   +Enhanced Strength Rating 2
   +Scanner System Rating 4
   +Taser

== Armor ==
Form-Fitting Half-Body Suit4/1
   +Nonconductivity 4
   +YNT SoftWeave
Helmet                    1/2
   +AR Enhanced
Lined Coat                6/4
   +Chemical Protection 2
   +Fire Resistance 4
   +YNT SoftWeave
SecureTech Vitals Protector1/1

== Weapons ==
Grenade: Flash-Bang
   Pool: 3   DV: 6S (10m Radius)   AP: -3   RC: 0
Grenade: Smoke
   Pool: 3   DV: (10m Radius)   AP: -   RC: 0
Ruger Super Warhawk
   +Concealable Holster
   +Speed Loader
   +Firing Selection Change, Small Mod (SA)
   +Increased Cylinder
   +Personalized Grip
   +Smartgun System
   Pool: 9(11)   DV: 6P   AP: -2   RC: 1
Taser
   +Smartgun System
   Pool: 0   DV: 6S(e)   AP: -half   RC: 0
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 3   DV: 1S   AP: -   RC: 0

== Commlink ==
Custom Commlink (3, 6, 6, 5)
   +Analyze Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Biofeedback Filter Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Decrypt Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Attack Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Black Hammer Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Exploit Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Encrypt Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Firewall Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Spoof Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Stealth Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Track Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Edit Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Scan Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Defuse Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Browse Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Command Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Armor Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Corrupt Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Trodes
   +Subvocal Microphone
   +Sim Module (Hot)
   +AR Gloves
   +Satellite Link
   +Biometric Reader
Renraku Sensei (2, 2, 2, 4)
   +Renraku Ichi

== Gear ==
Ammo: EX-Explosive Rounds (Heavy Pistols) x100
Ammo: Gel Rounds (Heavy Pistols) x100
Concealable Holster
Datachip x5
Expendable Jammer, Area Rating 3 x2
Fake License (Ruger Super Warhawk) Rating 4
Fake License (Taser) Rating 4
Fake License (Enhanced Strength) Rating 4
Fake License (Smartgun System) Rating 4
Fake License (Taser) Rating 4
Fake SIN (Akio Ryuu) Rating 4
Gentleman's Cane
Glasses Rating 4
   +Vision Enhancement Rating 3
   +Smartlink
   +Low Light
   +Image Link
Grenade: Flash-Bang x5
Grenade: Smoke x5
Hacker Gum x5
Headphones Rating 3
   +Audio Enhancement Rating 3
   +Spatial Recognizer
Jammer, Directional Rating 4 x2
Laser Trip Beam, Infrared x10
Laser Trip Beam, Visible x10
Respirator Rating 6
Software Programming Suite Rating 1
Tag Eraser
Virus Rating 4 x2
Voice Mask
Wireless Adapter

== Vehicles ==
Suzuki Mirage (Racing Bike)
   +Anti-Theft
   +Engine Customization, Speed
   +Firewall 6
   +Morphing License Plate
   +Motorcycle Gyro Stabilization
   +Racing Tires Rating 1
   +Rigger Adaptation
   +Vehicle Sensor[/spoiler]

was not entirely sure about the power level of the campaign so I went about average.
character backstory summary below. sorry for grammatical errors summarized it last night and just got home today so haven't been able to proofread is fully.
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                Hax -grew up in love with tech. he loved hacking into public access points and causing trouble and was usually able to get in and out without getting caught. His father, a CEO of a prestigious AA corp rising quickly capitalized on this, having the best tutors his money could buy come in and teach his son scripting, coding, programming, anything and everything about computers. Eventually he began studying biomedicine and cybernetics he was able to learn at such a remarkable rate that many tutors had very short lived employment. He was able to recall whole buildings wall for wall after seeing them once or twice, remember schematics he glanced at months after the fact. At the age of 18 his world crashed down as a AAA corp made a hostile takeover from within the own companies ranks, after this coup his father and mother were killed. His father’s right hand man, at his father’s own request pulled the trigger, and earned a prominent place among the new AA corp owners. The public knows little of this and the AA corp still produces normally though all profits now go to the AAA corp.  Raymond, Hax’s father’s right hand man took hax and his young sister of age 10 into hiding. During the incident hax lost his right arm. Thanks to Raymond’s position hax is allowed access to some top tier gear including a fully synthetic right arm replacement kitted up to the max. After 2 years Hax has grown quickly his skills increasing at an alarming rate from top of the line everyday hacker to professional grade able to hack just about anything you need giving the tools and the time. The loss of his arm, though limiting his magical potential has allowed him to become a much better marksman than he used to be though his meat body is still par average in terms of physical abilities his intellect has grown even more due to a cerebral implant. Due to this he is having a difficult decision whether to apply more tech to his body or not.  He is out to reclaim what is rightfully his families and take revenge for the loss of his life. He visits his sister regularly and dearly loves her as his only remaining blood relative and all his funds he makes from his petty day job as a PC repairman goes to her. He has always had a tendency to get into trouble due to his thrill seeking even before the incident though he is trying to bring it in check now. Hax acts like a rather happy go lucky guy non-chalet honest and kind though he is a very serious person when the time calls for it. He is rather socially awkward having had little interaction with people his age and being more often than not, vastly superior in intellect either finds talking to some horrible wastes of time or runs others off with his sometimes overzealous statements. He feels a connection with people who have been wronged and my go out of his way to attempt to befriend them, usually ending in failure. Sometimes seen as a know-it-all by others he is still gaining a reputation as being highly skilled at what he does and has gained respect from those who know him. Hax is also an avid gamer. Thankfully for Hax, the corp. believes him to be dead. (the AAA corp. involved will be left up to the GM) if you want the full in depth book story just ask :3 im sure I can find it somewhere. No one except Raymond knows or remembers Hax’s real name, and he is content to keep it that way. At least for now.

[Ren]

Interesting background. I have some food for thought, hope you don't mind.
- The corporate contact in high position, i think it should have a connection rating of at least 4, unless he is just a figurehead. In which case he wouldn't be able to help too much.
- I don't understand why the improved reflexes. For those points you could've taken more powers fitting your theme. A few examples: Analytics, Improved Ability for more hacking-related skills

[MaxKojote]

[spoiler=Charsheet]Name: Maxwell Kojote
Alias: Fang
Race: Human (Changeling)
Sex: Male
Nationality: German
Lifestyle: Advanced Low.
In Tune.
Resonance Well.
AI in Residence
No Forwarding Address
This isn’t Big Bob’s Autos
Sprite Magnet (rank 1)
Karma Spent:: 0
Physical  Description: If it weren’t for his fur hiding it somewhat, Fang would appear almost emaciated. At 5’ 10” and 120lbs, the changeling is fairly scrawny. The SURGE hit him fairly severely, completing removing almost any humanity except for the mind.  Earthy tones of dark brown to black mottle his fur, making it somewhat difficult to see him in darker locations; silvery-green eyes peer out of his face, almost constantly slightly distracted by the flow of information he can see in the Matrix, however these are slightly disguised by the visor-like classes he ears, almost matching the set of headphones on his head.
The animalistic appearance is visible throughout his entire body, from the pointed canine ears on the top of his head, the nose and muzzle shape of a vomeronasal organ; down to the claws on his hands, digitigrade legs and tail behind him, twitching constantly as he walks. Bushy black hair explodes from his scalp, matching the fur growing over his body.


Attributes

Body	Agility	Reaction	Strength
3	2	2	1
Charisma	Intuition	Logic	Willpower
3	5	5	2
Edge	Resonance	Essence	Initiative (Matrix)
2	6	6	7 (11)

Positive Qualities
Analytical Mind
Keen-Eared
Paragon (01)
Technomancer
Changeling (Class III SURGE)
-   Animal Pelage (Camo Fur)
-   Claws
-   Fangs
-   Functional Tail (Balance)
-   Vomeronasal Organ

Negative Qualities
Dependent (Nuisance)
Reality Impaired
Virtual Personality (Rating 2)
Allergy (Uncommon, Moderate) (Silver)
-   Distinctive Style
-   Extravagant Eyes
-   Impaired Attribute (STR)
-   Impaired Attribute (BOD)
-   Unusual Hair


Active Skills

Electronics Skill Group	4
Compiling	4
Electronic Warfare	1
Hacking	6(+2 Exploit)
Perception	4(+2 Hearing)
Registering	4

Knowledge Skills

Data Havens	5
Matrix Chat Rooms	3
Matrix Theory	5
Street Drugs	1 (+2 BTL Chips)

Language Skills

German	N
English	3
Japanese	3
Russian	1

Complex Forms

Complex Form	Notes
Shield 6
Simrig
Analyze 6
Command 6
Encrypt 6
Disarm 6	Mute Program Option
Exploit 6	Mute Program Option
Stealth 6

Submersion

Submersion Grade:	0
Echoes

Gear (XXXXX¥)

Chameleon Suit	8000¥
Mossberg AM-CMDT	6000¥

+Internal Smartgun System

1000¥

+Pilot Upgrade Rating 1

1000¥

Satellite Link	500¥
DocWagon Contract: Basic	5000¥
Fake SIN: Rating 4 (Maxwell Kojote)	4000¥

+Fake License: Rating 4 (Chameleon Suit)

400¥

+Fake License: Rating 4 (Mossberg AM-CMDT)

400¥

+Fake License: Rating 4 (Smartgun System, Internal)

400¥

+Fake License: Rating 4 (Pilot Upgrade Rating 1)

400¥

+Fake License: Rating 4 (Smartlink)	400¥
+Fake License: Rating 4 (Ammo: Regular Ammo)	400¥
Glasses (Rating 4)	825¥

+Low Light

+Smartlink

+Image Link

+Vision Magnification
Datachip	1¥
Renraku Sensei	1600¥	Response 2, Signal 4

+Renraku Ichi

600¥

System 2, Firewall 2

Headphones (Rating 3)

550¥

+Spacial Recognizer

+Audio Enhancement (Rating 3)
120 Regular Ammo (Shotguns)	240¥
3 Medkit (Rating 6)	1200¥
5 Fiberoptic Cable	25¥
5 Spare Clip (Mossberg AM-CMDT)	25¥

Vehicles
Rover 2068

Handling	Accel	Speed	Pilot	Body	Armor	Sensor	Availability	Cost
1	20/35	140	2	13	10	2(Signal: 5)	6	25000¥

Modifications
Amenities, High
Off-Road Suspension
Passenger Protection (Rating 2)
Anti-Theft
Vehicle Sensor

Contacts

Contact		C/L
Joel Newson - Fixer		2/2
Sandra Fletcher – Ms. Johnson		2/1

[/spoiler]

[spoiler=Backstory summary]Ulrich was born in Germany during the last Surge. His mother died in giving birth to him, and his father had no wish for a child that cost the life of his lover. As such, Ulrich was tossed out on the street, but luckily taken in by a young lady who practically ran a small orphanage.  Ulrich spent most of his life there, always remaining shy. The shyness only worsened some time after he turned 10 and the SURGE hit, transforming him entirely into what the other children thought a monster. As a result he found himself on the Matrix almost all of his time awake, soon handling requests the matron of the orphanage gave him. Then the Crash happened. The technomancery abilities caused him to become even more reserved as a result, not wanting to reveal his abilities to people who already saw him as a freak.

Eventually he had to leave, as there was little opportunity for him in Germany except the possibility of being acquired by Saeder-Krupp. He travelled to Seattle, in hope for a better future, but found little better there. The dislike of changelings was still around, and he had little presence in or knowledge of the area. Eventually he found himself feeling gloomy inside a small, changeling-friendly nightclub, asking the bartender if there was any possible work for a matrix specialist. The bartender called the owner, who came down and surprised the young technomancer. A changeling himself, the owner quickly saw potential in having a matrix specialist as an ally, and one that didn't look too bad either. The two ended up becoming lovers a little while after the owner directed Fang to an available fixer.
There were one or two odd jobs available, one of which eventually netting him another contact in the form of a Mr Johnson for possible future work. The owner also helped Fang to find a small apartment as his home, while cheap it had amazing resources to a technomancer and Fang had no issues with this. Happy with his situation, Fang nevertheless made sure to keep work and pleasure seperate, specifically making sure he and his partner were never in contact while Fang was on the job except in an emergency. He didn't want the one who helped him and made him happy to be in danger.[/spoiler]

I do have an extended backstory... Somewhere on my drive. But it's a bit long for a post.

[RHat]

And here we are, with a brief bit of background attached...

[spoiler]
== Info ==
Street Name: Pulse
Name: Sergei
Movement: 8/20, Swim: 4
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Dwarf Male Age 32
Height 1.4m
Composure: 6
Judge Intentions: 7
Lift/Carry: 6 (45 kg/30 kg)
Memory: 10
Nuyen: 0

== Attributes ==
BOD: 3
AGI: 3
REA: 3
STR: 3
CHA: 3
INT: 4
LOG: 4 (7)
WIL: 3
EDG: 2
RES: 5

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   5.175
Initiative:                7
IP:                        1
Matrix Initiative:         9
Matrix IP:                 3
Physical Damage Track:     11
Stun Damage Track:         10

== Active Skills ==
Armorer                    : 1                      Pool: 12
Compiling                  : 4                      Pool: 9
Computer                   : 1                      Pool: 12
Cybercombat                : 1                      Pool: 12
Data Search                : 1                      Pool: 14
Decompiling                : 1                      Pool: 6
Electronic Warfare         : 1                      Pool: 12
First Aid                  : 1                      Pool: 12
Hacking                    : 6                      Pool: 17
Hardware                   : 1                      Pool: 12
Pistols                    : 4                      Pool: 7
Registering                : 4                      Pool: 9
Software                   : 4                      Pool: 17

== Knowledge Skills ==
Cantonese                  : 2                      Pool: 9
Data Havens                : 2 [Shadows]            Pool: 9 (11)
English                    : N                      Pool: 0
Gaming                     : 3                      Pool: 10
Japanese                   : 2                      Pool: 9
Matrix Security            : 2                      Pool: 13
Matrix Theory              : 6                      Pool: 17
Security Design            : 2 [Corporate]          Pool: 9 (11)
Sioux                      : 2                      Pool: 9

== Qualities ==
Analytical Mind
In Debt (30,000¥)
Paragon (Flow)
SINner (Standard)
Technomancer
Thermographic Vision

== Complex Forms ==
(Tradition: Sourcerors, Resist Fading with LOG + RES (12))
Analyze Rating: 5
Command Rating: 5
Disarm Rating: 5
Encrypt Rating: 5
Exploit Rating: 5 (Mute)
Shield Rating: 5
Smartlink Rating: 1
Spoof Rating: 5
Stealth Rating: 5

== Lifestyles ==
Apartment  1 months
   Comforts:      Low
   Entertainment: Low
   Necessities:   Middle
   Neighborhood:  Low
   Security:      Middle
   Qualities:     Free Access [1LP]
                  In Tune [5LP]
                  Security Conscious [2LP]
                  Workplace [1LP]
                  Defective CHN [-1LP]
                  Loud Neighborhood [-1LP]
                  Network Bottleneck [-1LP]
                  Poor Condition [-1LP]
                  Rough Neighborhood [-1LP]
                  This Isn't Big Bob's Autos [-1LP]

== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Cerebral Booster Rating 3
Enhanced Protein Exchange, PuSHeD
Obvious Hand (Left)
   +Nanohive Rating 2

== Armor ==
Form-Fitting Full-Body Suit6/2
Lined Coat                6/4
   +YNT SoftWeave

== Weapons ==
Ruger Thunderbolt w/ Smartgun
   +Personalized Grip
   +Smartgun System
   +Underbarrel Weight
   Pool: 7   DV: 5P   AP: -1   RC: 4
Survival Knife
   Pool: 2   DV: 3P   AP: -1   RC: 0
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 2   DV: 2S   AP: -   RC: 0

== Commlink ==
Living Persona (4 (5), 5, 3, 3)
   +Living Persona
   +Biofeedback Filter Rating 3
Meta Link (1, 1, 1, 2)
   +Vector Xim

== Gear ==
Ammo: EX-Explosive Rounds (Heavy Pistols) x50
Ammo: Gel Rounds (Heavy Pistols) x50
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Blades) x50
Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Heavy Pistols) x50
Biomonitor
Contact Lenses Rating 3
   +Low Light
   +Flare Compensation
Datachip x25
Earbuds Rating 3
   +Audio Enhancement Rating 3
Fake License (Ruger Thunderbolt w/ Smartgun) Rating 4
Fake License (Drugs) Rating 4
Fake SIN Rating 4
Fiberoptic Cable x10
Goggles Rating 6
   +Vision Enhancement Rating 3
   +Vision Magnification
Medkit Rating 6
Mesh Tags x20
Microphone Rating 6
   +Spatial Recognizer
Nanomemory x3
Neural Amplifiers, Limbic Rating 3
Neural Amplifiers, Neocortical Rating 3
Overdrive x3
Spare Clip (Ruger Thunderbolt w/ Smartgun) x6
Trance x3
Wireless Adapter

== Background ==
It’s all just washed away in the rain.

Sergei’s life story was all about wasted potential. He was always a bit bright, but never seemed to do anything with it. He scored highly on his aptitude tests, but not highly enough to score himself a scholarship; without that his family couldn’t afford to send him to college, leaving him to make his own way. Best he could do for himself, lacking as he was in education, was a gig with some low-rent tech support company in Boston. He didn’t do horribly for himself, but he wasn’t really all that good at it; it seemed like it was just going to be the wageslave life for him, until the Crash hit.

He was just driving to work when everything went pearshaped. The GridGuide systems went down, causing a massive crash that Sergei got caught in. He attempted to swerve out of the way of an out of control vehicle, but with the rain that was falling his car couldn’t get traction, sliding into oncoming traffic. Metal screeched around him, and everything went black as blood mixed with acid rain. When he finally woke up, he had this horrible pain in his left arm; he managed to figure out that he was in a hospital and started calling for a nurse. When he finally got the attention of the nursing staff and asked why his arm hurt, he was just told that they’d be getting his doctor. He reasoned that it was probably just some medical thing that they wanted the doctor to explain, managing to calm himself, at least until he started to hear the voices. There was nobody else awake in the room, but somehow he could hear something all the same - just little whispers here and there.

The doc finally showed - seemed like she was a pretty busy elf that day - who started talking to him about phantom pain. It took a while before she just straight out told him that his left arm had been horribly mangled in the pileup, and that they’d had to amputate below the elbow. He took it poorly, and begged the doctor to tell everyone to be quiet - but she couldn’t hear anything. It didn’t take him too long to figure out that only he was hearing it, so he simply stopped saying anything and the whole thing was chalked up to a hit he’d taking to the head, and he was released from the hospital before too long because he couldn’t keep paying.

Determined to figure out what was going on with him, he left for Seattle, took out a loan to replace his arm, and stepped into the shadows, never looking back as he let his old life be washed away in the rain.
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[Raiden]

Interesting background. I have some food for thought, hope you don't mind.
- The corporate contact in high position, i think it should have a connection rating of at least 4, unless he is just a figurehead. In which case he wouldn't be able to help too much.
- I don't understand why the improved reflexes. For those points you could've taken more powers fitting your theme. A few examples: Analytics, Improved Ability for more hacking-related skills

I meant to have it at 3-3 4-3 or 4-4 would make sense though the 2 was a slip.  as for the reflexes I may have left it out of the summary but he had -some- training in combat though he never liked it much and did not devote himself to it, and after being on the street for 2 years he realized that a little extra speed in the meat can go a long way. :3 hope that makes sense. sorry I try to keep the the character as best I can when it comes to the stat stuff. (note he always knew he was magical, at least a bit, never really pushed far that way until recently (the lower magic) due to need. 

PS: the corp connection is still only AA. he doesn't have the TOP of the line gear laying around, he may have some, some almost top tier stuff he can get out easily enough. he probably would not be able to get delta or beta grade ware, at least not easily though It was mostly a communications company (again if I left out the general theme of what the AA corp mostly did I apologize) so the stuff related to that would probably be slightly better.

[Raiden]

after some feedback and re checking the sheet to make sure everything is ok. I think I have everything right this time. sorry again. also a few things were changed from my other too accommodate a few changes. if, god forbid, you spot anything out of line please let me know.
thanks again!
[spoiler] == Info ==
Street Name: Hax
Name: Unnamed Character
Movement: 10/25, Swim: 5
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Human
Composure: 6
Judge Intentions: 5
Lift/Carry: 5 (30 kg/20 kg)
Memory: 11
Nuyen: 1700

== Attributes ==
BOD: 3
AGI: 3
REA: 3 (4)
STR: 2
CHA: 2
INT: 3
LOG: 5 (7)
WIL: 4
EDG: 2
MAG: 4

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   5.04
Initiative:                6 (7)
IP:                        1 (2)
Astral Initiative:         6
Astral IP:                 3
Matrix Initiative:         7
Matrix IP:                 3
Physical Damage Track:     11
Stun Damage Track:         10

== Active Skills ==
Animal Handling            : 0                      Pool: 2
Animal Training            : 0                      Pool: 2
Archery                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Armorer                    : 0                      Pool: 6
Artisan                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Automatics                 : 0                      Pool: 2
Blades                     : 0                      Pool: 2
Climbing                   : 2                      Pool: 4
Clubs                      : 0                      Pool: 2
Computer                   : 4                      Pool: 11
Con                        : 0                      Pool: 1
Cybercombat                : 4                      Pool: 11
Cybertechnology            : 1                      Pool: 8
Data Search                : 4                      Pool: 11
Demolitions                : 0                      Pool: 6
Disguise                   : 0                      Pool: 2
Diving                     : 0                      Pool: 2
Dodge                      : 0                      Pool: 3
Electronic Warfare         : 4                      Pool: 11
Escape Artist              : 0                      Pool: 2
Etiquette                  : 0                      Pool: 1
First Aid                  : 0                      Pool: 6
Flight                     : 2                      Pool: 4
Forgery                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Gunnery                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Gymnastics                 : 2                      Pool: 5
Hacking                    : 6                      Pool: 13
Hardware                   : 4                      Pool: 11
Heavy Weapons              : 0                      Pool: 2
Infiltration               : 0                      Pool: 2
Instruction                : 0                      Pool: 1
Intimidation               : 0                      Pool: 1
Leadership                 : 0                      Pool: 1
Locksmith                  : 0                      Pool: 2
Longarms                   : 0                      Pool: 2
Navigation                 : 0                      Pool: 2
Negotiation                : 0                      Pool: 1
Palming                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Parachuting                : 0                      Pool: 2
Perception                 : 3                      Pool: 6
Pilot Ground Craft         : 0                      Pool: 3
Pilot Watercraft           : 0                      Pool: 3
Pistols                    : 3 [Revolvers]          Pool: 6 (
Riding                     : 0                      Pool: 3
Running                    : 2                      Pool: 4
Shadowing                  : 0                      Pool: 2
Software                   : 4                      Pool: 11
Survival                   : 0                      Pool: 3
Swimming                   : 2                      Pool: 4
Throwing Weapons           : 0                      Pool: 2
Tracking                   : 0                      Pool: 2
Unarmed Combat             : 0                      Pool: 2

== Knowledge Skills ==

== Contacts ==
(4, 3)

== Qualities ==
Adept
Born Rich
Day Job (10 hrs/week)
Dependent (Inconvenience)
Poor Self Control (Thrill Seeker)
Restricted Gear (Rating 2)
Signature
Vendetta

== Powers ==
Improved Reflexes 1

== Lifestyles ==
Middle  3 months

== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Cerebral Booster Rating 2
Synthetic Full Arm (BOD 3, AGI 9, STR 7) (Right)
   +Customized Strength Rating 5
   +Customized Agility Rating 9
   +Enhanced Strength Rating 2
   +Scanner System Rating 4
   +Taser
   +Snake Fingers

== Armor ==
Form-Fitting Full-Body Suit6/2
   +Nonconductivity 5
   +YNT SoftWeave
Helmet                    1/2
Mortimer of London: Greatcoat Line6/5
   +Chemical Protection 2
   +Fire Resistance 4
   +Insulation 2
   +YNT SoftWeave
SecureTech Vitals Protector1/1

== Weapons ==
Grenade: Flash-Bang
   Pool: 2   DV: 6S (10m Radius)   AP: -3   RC: 0
Grenade: Smoke
   Pool: 2   DV: (10m Radius)   AP: -   RC: 0
Ruger Super Warhawk
   +Concealable Holster
   +Speed Loader
   +Firing Selection Change, Small Mod (SA)
   +Increased Cylinder
   +Personalized Grip
   +Smartgun System
   Pool: 8 (10)   DV: 6P   AP: -2   RC: 1
Taser
   +Smartgun System
   Pool: 0   DV: 6S(e)   AP: -half   RC: 0
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 2   DV: 1S   AP: -   RC: 0

== Commlink ==
Custom Commlink (5, 6, 6, 5)
   +Analyze Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Armor Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Biofeedback Filter Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Blackout Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Attack Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Data Bomb Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Sniffer Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Spoof Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Stealth Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Track Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Decrypt Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Exploit Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Browse Rating 5 [Copy Protection 5, Registration]
   +Command Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Encrypt Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Scan Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +Defuse Rating 6 [Copy Protection 6, Registration]
   +AR Gloves
   +Biometric Reader
   +Trodes
   +Satellite Link
   +Sim Module (Hot)
   +Subvocal Microphone
   +Tactical Satellite Mapping Software Rating 4 [Copy Protection 4, Registration]
   +Agent Rating 4 [Copy Protection 4, Registration]
Novatech Airware (3, 3, 3, 3)
   +Iris Orb
   +Suite: Pro User [Analyze 4, Browse 4, Command 2, Edit 4]

== Gear ==
Ammo: EX-Explosive Rounds (Heavy Pistols) x80
Ammo: Gel Rounds (Heavy Pistols) x160
AR Wristboard
Camera Neutralizer Rating 6
Contact Lenses Rating 2
   +Low Light
   +Flare Compensation
Datachip x20
Expendable Jammer, Area Rating 4 x4
Fake License (Ruger Super Warhawk) Rating 4
Fake License (Taser) Rating 4
Fake License (Smartgun System) Rating 4
Fake License (Scanner System) Rating 4
Fake SIN Rating 6
False-bottomed Attaché Case
Glasses Rating 4
   +Vision Enhancement Rating 3
   +Vision Magnification
   +Smartlink
   +Image Link
Grenade: Flash-Bang x5
Grenade: Smoke x5
Hacker Gum x5
Headphones Rating 3
   +Audio Enhancement Rating 3
   +Spatial Recognizer
Hollowed Book
Laser Trip Beam, Infrared x10
Laser Trip Beam, Visible x10
Respirator Rating 6
Skinlink
Software Programming Suite Rating 5
Steampunk Accessories
Tacsoft Rating 2
Virtual Pet
Virtual Weather
Voice Mask
Wall Space

== Vehicles ==
Suzuki Mirage (Racing Bike)
   +Anti-Theft
   +Engine Customization, Speed
   +Firewall 6
   +Morphing License Plate
   +Motorcycle Gyro Stabilization
   +Racing Tires Rating 1
   +Rigger Adaptation
   +Vehicle Sensor
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cannot post an image since the file is to large for attachment and have not tinkered with it enough yet to get it working lol.

[Xzylvador]

I'm very, very, sorry but I'm afraid my decreasing motivation to roleplay as well as a multitude of things going on IRL have dropped my level of activity to below what I think is acceptable or respectful for the rest of you.
As such, I've got little choice but to bow out of this game.
Chrona, thank you incredibly much for your time and effort. You were great and I had a lot of fun with you both as a GM and as a player.
The rest of you, thanks for being awesome fellow players!
Sorry to fail you all, I hope you have a lot of fun with your future gaming!

[Chrona]

Sad to see you go Xzy...um well i guess now i need a face too

no emotitoys and/or empathy software

[farothel]

I'm very, very, sorry but I'm afraid my decreasing motivation to roleplay as well as a multitude of things going on IRL have dropped my level of activity to below what I think is acceptable or respectful for the rest of you.
As such, I've got little choice but to bow out of this game.
Chrona, thank you incredibly much for your time and effort. You were great and I had a lot of fun with you both as a GM and as a player.
The rest of you, thanks for being awesome fellow players!
Sorry to fail you all, I hope you have a lot of fun with your future gaming!

Hey, don't worry, it happens to everybody.  I haven't done anything in my Play-by-email games for months (but neither has anybody else so I guess that's okay then).  It's a shame to see you go and I hope you do get back at one point.  Good luck.