[biotech66]

Here is the Official OOC thread for the game discussed here http://forums.shadowruntabletop.com/index.php?topic=19505.0.

Much like real shadowrun, their are not many rules.  Go ahead and use any resource you want.  If you keep your character Missions Legal, I'll get you paperwork when we finish a section.  Sound good?

If we all get characters together by Monday, we'll start then!

[Imveros]

== Info ==
Street Name: Ted
Name: Unnamed Character
Movement: 10/20
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Oni (Ork)
Composure: 9
Judge Intentions: 10
Lift/Carry: 8 (75 kg/50 kg)
Memory: 6
Nuyen: 15

== Priorities ==
Metatype: C extra - Human, Dwarf, Elf, or Ork (2)
Attributes: B - 20 Attributes
Special: A extra - Magician or Technomancer (4)
Skills: E - 18 Skills/0 Skill Groups
Resources: D - 50,000¥

== Attributes ==
BOD: 3
AGI: 5
REA: 4 (6)
STR: 5
CHA: 4
INT: 6
LOG: 1
WIL: 5
EDG: 2
MAG: 6

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   6
Initiative:                12 + 3d6
Rigger Initiative:         12 + 3d6
Astral Initiative:         12 + 2d6
Matrix AR Initiative:      12 + 3d6
Matrix Cold Initiative:    6 + DP + 3d6
Matrix Hot Initiative:     6 + DP + 4d6
Physical Damage Track:     10
Stun Damage Track:         11

== Limits ==
Physical:                  7
Mental:                    5
Social:                    7
   Vashon Island: Synergist Business Line [+1] (Must be visible)
Astral:                    7

== Active Skills ==
Animal Handling            : 0                      Pool: 3
Archery                    : 0                      Pool: 4
Automatics                 : 0                      Pool: 4
Blades                     : 6 [Polearms]           Pool: 11 (13)
Clubs                      : 0                      Pool: 4
Con                        : 0                      Pool: 3
Disguise                   : 0                      Pool: 5
Diving                     : 0                      Pool: 2
Escape Artist              : 0                      Pool: 4
Etiquette                  : 1                      Pool: 5
Free-Fall                  : 0                      Pool: 2
Gunnery                    : 0                      Pool: 4
Gymnastics                 : 0                      Pool: 4
Heavy Weapons              : 0                      Pool: 4
Impersonation              : 0                      Pool: 3
Instruction                : 0                      Pool: 3
Intimidation               : 0                      Pool: 3
Leadership                 : 1                      Pool: 5
Longarms                   : 0                      Pool: 4
Navigation                 : 0                      Pool: 5
Negotiation                : 1                      Pool: 5
Perception                 : 2 [Visual]             Pool: 8 (10)
Performance                : 0                      Pool: 3
Pilot Ground Craft         : 0                      Pool: 5
Pilot Watercraft           : 0                      Pool: 5
Pistols                    : 3 [Tasers]             Pool: 8 (10)
Running                    : 0                      Pool: 4
Sneaking                   : 0                      Pool: 4
Spellcasting               : 6 [Health]             Pool: 14 (16)
Summoning                  : 6 [Spirits of Fire]    Pool: 14 (16)
Survival                   : 0                      Pool: 4
Swimming                   : 0                      Pool: 4
Throwing Weapons           : 0                      Pool: 4
Tracking                   : 0                      Pool: 5
Unarmed Combat             : 0                      Pool: 4

== Knowledge Skills ==
Alcohol                    : 2 [London]             Pool: 8 (10)
Bars and Clubs             : 2 [Rock]               Pool: 8 (10)
English                    : N                      Pool: 0
French                     : 2                      Pool: 8
Music                      : 2 [Wizpunk]            Pool: 8 (10)
Sports                     : 1                      Pool: 7
Street Drugs               : 2                      Pool: 8

== Contacts ==
Elizabeth "Princess" (1, 4)
Rufus (5, 2)

== Qualities ==
Combat Junkie
Gremlins (Rating 1)
Low-Light Vision
Mystic Adept
Paraplegic
Poor Self Control (Thrill Seeker)
Priority Cost Oni
Striking Skin Pigmentation

== Spells ==
(Tradition: Chaos Magic, Resist Drain with WIL + INT (11))
Blast                      DV: F
Clout                      DV: F-3
Detox                      DV: F-6
Improved Invisibility      DV: F-1
Increase [Attribute] (STR) DV: F-3
Increase [Attribute] (CHA) DV: F-3
Influence                  DV: F-1
Levitate                   DV: F-2
Lightning Bolt             DV: F-3
Trid Phantasm              DV: F

== Powers ==
Attribute Boost (AGI) Rating: 1
Combat Sense Rating: 1
Hang Time Rating: 1
Improved Reflexes 2
Melanin Control

== Lifestyles ==
Crash pad  1 months

== Armor ==
Armor Jacket                        12
   +Nonconductivity 5
Forearm Guards                      1
Helmet                              2
Vashon Island: Synergist Business Line9
   +Custom Fit
   +Concealable Holster

== Weapons ==
Grapple Gun
   Pool: 0   Accuracy: 3   DV: 7S   AP: -2   RC: 2
Pole Arm
   +Gecko Grip
   +Personalized Grip
   Pool: 11   Accuracy: 6   DV: 8P   AP: -2   RC: 2
Tiffani-Defiance Protector
   +Gecko Grip
   +Laser Sight
   Pool: 8 (10)   Accuracy: 6   DV: 7S(e)   AP: -5   RC: 2
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 4   Accuracy: 7   DV: 5S   AP: -   RC: 2

== Commlink ==
Renraku Sensei (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 3, FWL: 3)
   +Sim Module
   +AR Gloves
   +Trodes

== Gear ==
Ammo: Taser Dart (Tasers) x10
Contacts Rating 1
   +Image Link
Earbuds Rating 1
Fake SIN (Ted 'Theodore' Logan) Rating 3
   +Fake License (Mage License) Rating 3
   +Fake License (Adept License) Rating 3
   +Fake License (Large Blades License) Rating 3
Grapple Gun
   +Standard Rope (100m)
Power Focus (Bonded Foci) Rating 2
Psyche

[ProfGast]

Imogen Thomas
"Lovelace"
Female Human Decker
Age: 26
Ethnicity: Mixed British and Chinese descent
5'6" Dark Brown/black hair.

Background: Imogen was born in the slums of the Westway, never having met her father and being separated from her mother at a fairly young age.  She joined a children's street gang fairly early on and spent her youth around Portobello Road learning the fine art of a pickpocket.  Although she was never the fastest or the strongest, being an observant and quick-witted individual, coupled with a charming personality managed to keep her reasonably well fed and educated.  By the Year of the Comet, Imogen managed to claw her way out of the slums, and ended up in the West End of London, though primarily keeping to the aboveground Shadowtown and Soho areas. 

She spent  some time as a streetwalker (as it paid rather better than pickpocketing), and some time as an actress (which paid worse, but was somewhat more respectable, if only barely.)  Her real breakthrough came in the early 70s when an …acquaintance... introduced her to the inner workings of the Matrix.  She's been involved in the shadow community for almost a decade, but hasn't taken an active role in 'running until a couple years prior to the current day.

Priorities:
A-Skills (46/10)
B-Attribs (20)
B-Resources (275k)
E-Meta (human, 1)
E-MAG (0)

Karma use:
+25 Starting
-3 Hawk Eyed
-5 Perfect Time
-5 Overclocker
-4 Inspired
-10 +1 to Strength
+05 SINner UK National
+02 Reduced Sense (Smell)
-05 ¥

+00 Net
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Attribs:

BOD 3
STR 2(4)
AGI 3(5)
REA 3           21/20
CHA 5
INT 6
LOG 3(5)
WIL 4

Essence: 2.8

EDG 3
MAG 0
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Skills

Groups:
Cracking 5
Stealth 5           10/10

Individual:
Con 4 (Seduction +2)
Intimidate 2 (Mental +2)              46/46
Pistols 3 (Semi Auto +2)
Unarmed 4 (Cyber implants +2)
Perception 5
Etiquette 3
Computer 6
Impersonate 4
Hardware 3 (Cyberdecks +2)
Software 2 (Data Bombs +2)
Perform 3  (Vocals +2)

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Gear:
Augmentation:

Muscle Replacement R2 2ESS         50,000
Cerebral Booster   R2 0.4ESS       31,500
Mnemonic Enhancer  R1 0.1ESS       18,000
Hand Razors  alpha 0.16ESS         1,500

Datajack 0.1ESS                         1,000
Smartlink 0.2ESS         4,000


______________________________________
Electronics, ID + Lifestyles:

Cyberdeck Microtronica Azteca (5432)    110,250

ALL cyberprograms pack: 5,310

Transys Avalon Commlink (x1)         5,000

Metalink Burner Commlink (x2)      200

Fake SiN R4 10,000
 -Fake License R4 cyber 800
 -Fake License R4 weapon 800         
 -Fake License R4 Deck 800

Tag Eraser 450

Middle Lifestyle 1 months 5,000

Contacts R3 600
 -Low Light 500
 -Vision Mag 250                1,850
 -Thermovision 500

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Weapons, armour + clothes:

Formalwear: Armante Dress (arm 8 ) 2500
{+1 social DP, +2 social limit}

Business Attire: Synergist Business Line 1,500
 -Insulated R2 500
 -Chem Protection R2 500
 
Casualwear: Ares Globetrotter Jacket (arm 12) 1300                     
{+1 Urban Survival,Holster}
 -Chem protect 4
 -Insulated 4 1000

Clothing Fund 300

Tiffani Defiance Defender 300
{Laser Sight, (3m)}
 -laser sight
 -x30 taser darts 150                            450

Shock Hands 550

Savalette Guardian
 {Smartlink, Burst Fire (12c)}
 -Silencer 500                                 
 -120 Rounds
 -10 clips
 -Concealable Holster
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Vehicles, Tools + Misc:
Medkit R3 750
Hardware Kit 500
Disguise kit 500
Respirator R6 300
Credstick x5 25
Silver Cred x1 20
Datachip x5 25
Microtransceiver 100

1250 left over
__________________________________________________
Contacts: 15pts

Street Doctor L3C3
 -Anabelle Young has been an acquaintance of Lovelace ever since her streetwalking days as one of the few medically trained individuals willing to lend a hand to the girls on the streets. 'Belle's also a fair cyberneticist and has a little bit of a soft spot for Imogen since she saw her grow up and mature, and then start making a name for herself in the Shadows.

Fixer L2R4
 -Archibald 'Archie' Bailey is a retired shadowrunner-turned-fixer.  He's largely responsible for teaching Lovelace the more advanced ways of the Matrix and they worked together (with a number of other local talents) in adapting to the new Matrix Protocols of 2074.  There isn't much between them besides business, but they do trust each other


Tong Enforcer L1C3           
 -Henry Wan is a dwarven combat decker for the Tongs in Chinatown.  He and Lovelace first met on opposite sides of a 'runner incident.  They managed to iron out their differences, and both have proven useful to the other since, but there's no real friendship in their relationship.
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Knowledge skills: 18pts
**All Knowledge skills get +1 DP due to Mnemonic Enhancer**

English N
Mandarin 2

London Gangs 3
London Sprawl Life 3
London Triads 1 (+2 Tongs)
Fashion 1 (+2 London Scene)
Police Procedures 1 (+2 Government)
Music 2
Literature 1 (+2 Theatrical)
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[Triskavanski]

Rocking Horse
METATYPE: CENTAUR
B 5, A 5, R 4/5, S 8, W 3, L 2, I 3, C 2, ESS 6, EDG 3, M 6
Condition Monitor (P/S): 11 / 10
Armor: 9
Limits: Physical 9, Mental 4, Social 5
Physical Initiative: 7/8+2D6
Active Skills: Blades 4, Free Fall 1 (Break-Fall +2), Gymnastics 4 (Leaping +2), Longarms 4 (Sporting Rifles +2), Outdoors Group 2, Perception 4, Running 6 (Sprinting +2), Unarmed Combat 1
Knowledge Skills: London Streets 4, Music 3 (Punk Rock +2), Physics 1 (Practical +2)
Languages: English N
Metatype Abilities: Enhanced Senses: Low-Light Vision, Enhanced Senses: Thermographic Vision, Search (9dicepool (5, 10 minutes))
Qualities: Adept, Albinism (2), Bad Rep, Daredevil, Distinctive Style: Loves to leave an impression, Natural Athlete, Poor Self Control: Thrill Seeker
Adept Powers: Attribute Boost (1): Agility (7dicepool), Attribute Boost (1): Strength (7dicepool), Combat Sense (1), Freefall (2), Hang Time (2), Heightened Concern (up to -3), Improved Reflexes (1), Light Body (2), Traceless Walk, Wall Running (14dicepool)
Gear:
. . Bill S Pranceton w/ (1 month) Bumster, Fake SIN (3)
. . Goggles (2) w/ Flare Compensation, Vision Magnification, Electronic
. . Rapelling Gloves
. . Renraku Sensei Commlink w/ Sim Module
. . Survival Kit
. . Trodes
. . Urban Explorer Jumpsuit
Weapons:
. . Marlin 79S [Sport Rifle, Acc 4, DV 6P, AP –, SA, 10 (c)] w/ (100x) Regular Ammo, Sling, (10x) Spare Clips
. . . . Bayonet [Blade, Reach 2, Acc 4, DV 9P, AP -1]
. . Bayonet [Blade, Reach 2, Acc 4, DV 9P, AP -1]
. . Kick [Unarmed, Acc 9, DV 8P, AP –]
Contacts:
That one Groupie (Connection 1, Loyalty 5)

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[Citrate]

Street Name: Caleb
Appearance: Looks young, possibly early 20s, stands at an even 6ft tall. His build is twig-like, tall and thin. He has fine features that border on looking delicate, which would probably be considered attractive by some if it weren't for his pale, almost sickly looking skin. He is rocking a bright red Mohawk


Priority
Metatype: E
Attribute: B
Magic: A
Skills: C
Resources: D

Attributes
B: 2, A: 3, R: 5, S: 2, W: 6, I:5, L: 3, C: 2, Magic:6, Edge: 3, Essence: 6
Armour: 14
Physical Limit: 4, Mental Limit: 7, Social Limit: 6, Initiative: 10
Condition: 9
Stun: 11

Qualities:
Positive: Focused concentration Rating 5
Positive: Quick healer
Negative: National Sin
Negative: Weak Immune System

Active Skills:
Spellcasting: 6, CounterSpelling: 6, Ritual Spellcasting: 5, Artificing: 4, Banishing: 5, Pistols: 5, Pilot ground craft: 3, Perception: 4, Influence(Group): 2

Knowledge skills
London Magical Groups 3, London Politics 3, Magical Theory 3, London Runner Hangouts 3, London gangs, 3, Parazoology 3
English Language

Spells: Druid Tradition Drain Resist: W + I
Ice Spear, Manabolt, Stunball, Analyse Truth, Heal, Mass Confusion, Euphoria, Detect life Extended, Combat Sense, Increase Reflexes

Gear
Power Focus - Ring(2)
CN Jackrabbit
Fake Sin (3) - Nigel Smiles
Fake Licence(magic)
Fake Licence(Pistol)
Ares Predator V
Gold Credstick
Erika Elite Commlink
Ballistic Mask +2 armour
Globetrotter Jacket 12 Armour
 - Holster
 - Custom Protection 4 (Cold)
30 Rounds

Contacts
2/4 Local Talismonger

Squatter Lifestyle (1 month)
1560 NuYen
3 Karma

background pending

[Csjarrat]

Mike "Mick" Smith.
Birmingham lad, still speaks with a bit of a brummy accent but it's mellowed a touch in the 5 years he's been down in London.
At 30, he's seen enough and had a few scrapes over the years, working primarily in security.
He'd worked his way up to middle management, doing alright for himself. His charm and dedication helped him make friends, but a
motorbike trip up in the north yorkshire moors ended in disaster as he hit an oncoming drone tractor and was severely injured.
He would have been paralysed were it not for the wonders of modern medicine, having his arm and spinal column rebuilt as the broken bones were set and left to heal.
The extended sick-leave was enough for his rivals to secure his unemployment, they had him strung up for gross misconduct; willfully participating in an activity deemed hazardous to an employees continued employment.
His partner left amongst all the financial strife and the corporate-paid flat was yanked along with his contract.
It wasn't long before his skills were needed out in the shadows. Contacts set him up with a few "friends of friends" and he's been running for about a year now,
Generally being able to cut a deal or pull a con in situations that many wouldn't.
Outside of "work" he's an avid motoGP fan, doing his best to watch as many races as the irregular working hours will allow and likes heading into town for a beer or two.
He's 5'11", short dark hair and sports a stubbly beard that only disappears for formal meets.

Priorities:

A-Skills (46/10)
A-Attribs (24)
C-Resources (140k)
E-Meta (human, 1)
E-MAG (0)

Karma use:
+25 Starting
-11 First impression
-12 Martial art + 1 technique
-12 Adrenaline Surge
+05 SiNner; National (UK)
+05 Phobia; Mild (Dogs)
+03 Biased; Metasapients
+04 Addiction; Mild (Jazz)
-07 Contacts
+00Net
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Attribs:

BOD 3 (+2)
STR 5 (+4)
AGI 5 (+4)
REA{5}(+2)           24/24
CHA 6 (+5)
INT 4 (+3)
LOG 3 (+2)
WIL 3 (+2)

EDG 3 (+1)
MAG 0
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Skills + Martial arts:

Groups:
Influence 6
Stealth 4           10/10

Individual:
Con 6 (fast talk +2)
Intimidate 4 (physical +2)      46/46
Pistols 4 (Semi Auto +2)
Unarmed 5 (Cyber implants +2)
Perception 5
Gymnastics 1 (climbing +2)
Computer 5 (matrix search +2)
Locksmith 3 (maglocks +2)
Running 3 (urban +2)
Pilot Ground 1 (Wheeled +2)

Karma:

Martial Arts:

Muay Thai
 -Clinch
 -Finishing Move

______________________________________
Gear:
Augmentation:

Reaction Enhancers(used) R2 0.75ESS    19,500

Lower arm; R (obvious) {10} 10,000       
0.45ESS
 -Retractable Spur{3} 5,000
 -Shock hand {4} 5,000
 -Arm slide {3} 3,000                  23,000

Datajack 0.1ESS                         1,000
Tailored Pheromones R1 0.2ESS          31,000
74,500
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Electronics, ID + Lifestyles:

Transys Avalon Comm (DR6) 5,000
 -Subvocal 50
 -Sim-mod (hot) 350
 -Trid projector 200
 -Epaper 5                              5,605

Sony Emperor (DR2) 700
 -AR gloves 150                           850

Fake SiN R4 10,000
 -Fake License R4 cyber 800
 -Fake License R4 weapon 800           11,600

Fake SiN R2 5000
 -Fake License R2 Cyber 400
 -Fake License R3 Weapon 400            5,800

Middle Lifestyle 2 months 10,000 (4pts)
 //Comforts 3//security 3//neighbourhood 4//
 -Garage (1)
 -Pool (1)
 -Bat cave{corporate security}(2)

Contacts R3 600
 -Vision Mag 250
 -Vision Enhance R2 1000                1,850

Earbuds R3 150
 -Audio enhance R2 1000                 1,400
 -SSF 250

Monocle (headset) R3 360
 -Low Light 500
 -Image link 25
 -Microtransceiver 100                    985
38,090                                                                                       112,590
______________________________
Weapons, armour + clothes:

Berwick Suit (arm 9) 2600
{-2 conceal, +1 social DP, +1 social limit}

Greatcoat (arm 10/+3) 3000
{-3 conceal,+1 social DP, +1 social limit}

Ace of Coins (arm 7) 2100                       3700
{+3 Social limit, +1 social DP}
 -Chem protect 3 750
 -Non conduct 3 750
 -Atmosphere sensor 100

Rapid transit (arm 9) 400

Casual clothing 50
Smart clothing 150
Very smart clothing 300                                               

Yamaha Pulsar Taser 180
 -laser sight 125
 -x50 taser darts 250                            555

Streetline Special 120

Fichetti Security 600 350
 {Integral laser, Folding stock}
 -Flashlight (top) 50
 -Silencer 500                                   900

Ammo:
x60 regular rounds (LP) 120
 +2 clips 10
x20 regular rounds (Hold out) 40
 +3 clips 15
11,655                                                124,245
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Vehicles, Tools + Misc:

Honda Spirit car 12000                        13,500
 -Morphing plates 1000
 -Spoof chips 500

Disguise kit 500
Respirator R6 300
Gecko kit 250
Credstick 20
Handheld sensor suite R3 300
 -Camera
 -Directional Mic
 -Laser Mic

139,115 spent. 885ny on credstick
__________________________________________________
Contacts: 18pts +7karma =25

Journalist 4,3
 -Lorenzo, Italian immigrant. Friendly, plays holo-pool down at the dog and duck most nights and has good contacts within the local establishment.
Vory LT 3,2             25/25
 -Anatoly, Stereotypical dodgy fucking russian. Don't trust his word on anything if it isn't sealed with a vodka. Ork, mean and muscled.
  Oversees the Vory's docklands operations and generally has an eye on what comes and goes.
Fixer 5,2
 -Big Jim, Hearty northern lad from west yorkshire. Knows the scene, knows the players and knows them both well.
  Has a good reach nationally as well as in london, can generally get his hands on what you need, for a price of course...
Socialite 3,3
 -Stacy Morgan, your grade "A" beautiful blonde. A regular fixture on the london party scene, she knows the movers and shakers.
  Generally seen on the arm of some hot new DJ, in the queue to a gallery opening or getting in a late night taxi with a big-shot.
  She's good at getting you on the guest list if its to her benefit.
__________________________________________________
Knowledge skills: 14pts

English N
Corporate Security 4
London Gangs 2
London Nightlife 2
London Black Market 2
Moto GP racing 2
Cuisine 1 (Indian +2)

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[biotech66]

Ok, we're live!  http://forums.shadowruntabletop.com/index.php?topic=19595.0

After careful consideration, coupled with the fact I don't care if you cheat- you are all responsible for your own dice, monitoring edge/health, and resources.  We're all adults here ( I may not be, but by law I am one), so I you need to cheat at the equivalent of playing a book, go for it.  I hope to god it bring you some happiness as you must have a sad life.

Also, I have to admit something. I joined up into the Shadowrun world with 4e, and got much deeper in 5e.  I may not know as much as you.  Love to learn though.

Finally, I don't have as much play by post experience as some.  I love PbP, but I'm still learning.  If I step on your toes, it's by stupidity, not maliciousness.  Sorry in advance.  I'm aiming for one post a day on my side, and I'd like that much from you.  But, this is a game, so if life happens, it happens.  I hope its crazy fun and not something horrible.

[Imveros]

Aiding the negotiation roll of who ever rolls next.

5d6.hits(5)=2

assuming of course no penalties for my excellent performance

[ProfGast]

Currently Wearing: Synergist Business Line outfit, carrying Guardian (in concealed holster) and Defiance Defender (hidden in a pocket)

Rolling a Memory Test to see if Lovelace has heard or read anything about upcoming Parliamentary votes.

Don't have any knowledge skills that would apply otherwise, unless you count Sprawl Life which I think is stretching it a bit.

10d6.hits(5)=4

And while I'm at it, starting credits:
4d6x100 per middle lifestyle 4d6=20 ¥2,000

[Csjarrat]

negotiate: 15d6t5 3 3 hits on base roll
teamwork: 2d6t5 2 2 hits with teamwork added for 5 total hits on negotiation

[Csjarrat]

oh and guys, i'm not being an areshole about character choices, My char has the negative quality biased:metasapients. Just trying to stay IC
:-)

[Imveros]

Nah its all cool (but three hits on 15 dice isn't cool *glare*) As i said earlier we will do all we can to confirm every bias you have about us! Besides i need someone to say this to when the time comes

[Csjarrat]

I know lol, sucky roll to start off with!

[ProfGast]

So in the interest of maintaining flavor, or as my character would put it flavour I have a couple questions:

General:  Are all of our characters native to the UK?  If not, where are you from?  I know Mick is a Brummie, and Lovelace is from London proper.  That means although they both 'speak with an English accent' their speech patterns and accents are actually somewhat distinct from each other.
Fwiw, Lovelace normally speaks Estuary English with a touch of Cockney influence.  For those not familiar, London English is split into a continuum that goes Cockney <-- Estuary English --> Received Pronunciation, with the latter half being what you normally hear from documentary narration or the BBC.  Bit of a simplification but yeah.

@Triskavanski: Is Rocking Horse a common centaur or a lesser centaur? 

@Imveros: What color colour is Ted naturally?  Inquiring minds wish to know.

[Triskavanski]

Originally i was thinking lesser, but at the same time common does have a bit of an appeal to it.