(In Progress)
Character: Arc
== Background ==
[spoiler]"They tell me there's a whole grand world out there, all sorts of different peoples and cultures, cities, countries, the like. I wouldn't know anything about that; Seattle's been my home all my life. Born to a couple corp parents that survived Crash 2.0? Not many could be so lucky, though it would seem I wasn't meant for that life either. I can't remember when it happened--I think I was 7 or 8 at the time--but the complex we lived in got wrapped up into some drek-all turf war. Fires started, bullets flew, building collapsed. I watched my dad choked to death, buried under rubble, my mother dragged away by a couple thuggy-looking orks. Last thing I ever legitimately saw, actually, was a pair of hands reaching to pull me out...big meaty ones too, that smelled bad, and then I must have blacked out.
When I awoke, the first thing I noticed was the blackness. And then the hurt. A click, and then I saw things again, though it was..different, like watching a trid. Focusing made me hurt, but I realized I was in some kind of room. There was blood, I think it was mine. Painful waiting phooped, and then there was someone. A troll, big one at that. Introduced himself as Lupo, and that he ran some gang called Night Howlers. Fed me some sob story about his regret my family got pulled into this drek, and that my eyes got burnt up in the fire. I don't believe one bit of that, but as it were, he put in new eyes for me, and that meant I owed him. And so, I became a Howler slave, doing all the menial drek no one else cared for. It was not fun. Street living, feeding off of gang scraps, the beatings the legit members gave me. I learned young how to fight, how to shoot a gun, younger than most should be. I dunno if it was fate that turned me around, but a few years after my true talent was discovered.
I was good with machines: Weapons, cars, other drek. Lupo learned of it when I was playing with a bricked Honda and somehow got the engine working. Since I became useful, I got upgraded from "slave" to "member quality, but still a slave", seeing as I still had a "debt" to pay. I was still drek to them, but I served a purpose, and Lupo made sure to apprentice me under their mechanics, honing my talent. Once i hit 14, they actually brought me out for jobs, driving the getaway cars and working my magic with field fixes. Several jobs turned hairy, so it was lucky I knew how to work a wheel...if our opposition didn't geek me, the Howlers would have for my screw up. I even picked up a few ordinance tricks...gangs like explosions, so my favor went up in their books. Lucky me. Finally, when I hit 19, after a fairly successful and profitable raid, Lupo gave me my freedom...though I feel like he wouldn't hesitate to put me in his debt again with a needed favor.
On my own, with what little cut I was given from the last job, I made my own life in the sprawl. You'd be surprised how easy it is to find work making discount repairs for the lower class. Before I knew it, I had my own flat, and a shop to do my work in. Did some digging, learned my past, discovered that my real birth SIN registered me a dead. Score one for investigative thoroughness, eh slitches? I knew a buddy from the Howlers that didn't hate my guts, and he hooked me up with a SIN to do work in. Then the work was coming to me, legit mostly, though I did become a bit of a hit with the local runners. If I didn't know any better, I'd say that I've integrated with the locals almost, but I know better. I was raised a Howler, though I do my best to keep that instinct down. I make sure to work and talk with a smile on my face. After the drek I've been through, what else can you do but be positive?"[/spoiler]
After Lullabye and Goodnight:
[spoiler]"Life takes interesting turns. I was content with scraping up my living fixing cars on the dime and fending off those who wanted to remind me whose heel I was scraped from. But when a blood spirit led by a crazy hoop mage slitch comes waltzing around geeking people, I felt a pull to do something. Which was weird, because I hardly believed I had any useful skills to share to do the kind of drek I did. But somehow I pulled it off. Got the Howlers pointing in the right direction to get some muscle going, and even got the bonus of losing a few of them to the thing. Built a sensor net out of scrap parts and chewing gum, though I gotta get better at that. Practically gave my life defending this hood. Hell, I might as well have. Lost my arm in the explosion. But I gained some drek for it. I have new eyes that make me look...well, normal. A replacement arm to still be useful. I'm now a rigger, though that is some wicked crazy drek to get used to. And friends. Genuine friends, who looks like I'll be working with.
Stepping into the shadows...let's hope I hit the ground running."[/spoiler]
After Date Night
[spoiler]"Frag alive, and here I thought dealing with a blood mage and spirit was crazy enough. The job was supposed to be pretty simple. We was local heroes, in the money and lookin' to spend it all, so we got fancy threads and went to party. Place was happening, but we was told it was shady...and after a few of us (including a good friend, and our employer to boot) went missing, things got hairy. We weren't sure how to proceed, but came to the decision: instead of just taking a peek, we dug up the dirt on this Stardust. And to do that, we had to go in deep.
For my new blood sister, it was easy, but dangerous. A VIP of the club took interest in her, and she dove into a deep spiral of drugs and partying, all the while getting dirt on other VIPs with pull in the operation. And then throw in a hitjob of some scientist and you got a bad mix with a killer edge. The new guy that Sam paired us with, Marco, was infiltrating the ranks, and somehow these two keebs are finding love. Well, more power to them, eh? Meanwhile, I'm playing the broke slitch with a need for quick jing, and a partner of the Dust from my streets just happened to be offering work. Opportunity? I think so.
And I got my hoop to work. First job? Bust up a drug operating ring that's been undercutting. Well, a special drug made specially for this club seemed like a good op to collect for evidence for when our employer's feds cut in (lucky guess on our part), so I jumped on it. I was able to pull some strings, and got a crew of street urchins in, cut from the same cloth I was, led by the best stealth bunny I know. And it was in this crew that I somehow picked up a pupil of sorts. Young teen chick that goes by Firefly, turns out to be a pretty slick Decker and a mojo slinger to boot. Wiz, and definitely had more stock...and taking out this drug up likely woulda gone way to drek if she wasnt along. So, I invested. Helped her with her debt that she apparently had, nailed her in with a new deck.
Right about this time I got a new friend to get in this crew. Troll about my age, goes by Tuskaloosa. Smart with engines, honest heart, I took a liking to her. Best part is I got both of their skillsets to help with a job lined up for later...and they both proved themselves in one last ride for the Dust. I was able to snag a mage they were wanting...and that was a harsh lesson. Got the mark, but trashed my car and two of us in the process. Nearly bought it twice. I need to not make a habit of that, I guess...frag it. But, we got what we needed, and the Dust is history...but not with a few scars of several kinds.
Now, things are going to be interesting. There have been changes made in most all of us...some more physical than others, if my new tusks have anything to say about it. The long hours are spent getting ready...and building trust. For if we're going to go to Europe to geek a buncha hoops, I wanna be sure this team is tight...or I don't know if I can get everyone home...
Oh right, there was one more thing that may be a bit important. Just a wee bit..I have a Vrukart! To keep him safe, I ain't namin' any names, but nontheless i got one. I couldn't be happier too. He respects my work and knows that what I do is for a good reason. Even still, he worries, and while it's weird to think about it, someone worrying over me seems like a nice change. He keeps me balanced now..and helps me think that not all of this is drek and shadow. He's family to me now, part of me. I will be going home after this mission. I will not accept anything less"[/spoiler]
== Info ==
[spoiler]Street Name: Arc
Name: Tessa Preishan
Movement: 10/20
Karma: 11
Street Cred: 6
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Human Female Age 21
DOB: 01/23/2054
Height 5'1" Weight 152 lbs
Composure: 6
Judge Intentions: 6
Lift/Carry: 7 (45 kg/30 kg)
Memory: 9
Nuyen: 32,280 Personal, 21,000 pooled w/ Yelena, 24,084 net (GG job),
== Priorities ==
Metatype: D - Human or Elf
Attributes: A - 24 Attributes
Special: E - Mundane
Skills: C - 28 Skills/2 Skill Groups
Resources: B - 50,000¥
== Attributes ==
BOD: 5
AGI: 5 (7 w/Right Arm)
REA: 5
STR: 3
CHA: 3
INT: 3
LOG: 6
WIL: 3
EDG: 4
== Derived Attributes ==
Essence: 3.84
Initiative: 8 + 1d6
Rigger Initiative: 8 + 1d6
Astral Initiative:
Matrix AR Initiative: 8 + 1d6
Matrix Cold Initiative: 3 + DP + 3d6
Matrix Hot Initiative: 3 + DP + 4d6
Physical Damage Track: 12
Stun Damage Track: 10
== Limits ==
Physical: 5
Mental: 6
Social: 5
Astral: 6
== Active Skills ==
Aeronautics Mechanic : 1 Pool: 7
Animal Handling : 0 Pool: 2
Archery : 0 Pool: 4
Armorer : 3 Pool: 9
Automatics : 2 Pool: 7
Automotive Mechanic : 5 Pool: 11
Blades : 0 Pool: 4
Clubs : 0 Pool: 4
Computer : 1 Pool: 7
Con : 2 Pool: 5
Cybercombat : 0 Pool: 5
Demolitions : 2 Pool: 8
Disguise : 0 Pool: 2
Diving : 0 Pool: 3
Escape Artist : 0 Pool: 4
Etiquette : 1 Pool: 4
First Aid : 0 Pool: 5
Forgery : 0 Pool: 5
Free-Fall : 0 Pool: 3
Gunnery : 4 Pool: 9
Gymnastics : 2 Pool: 7
Hacking : 0 Pool: 5
Hardware : 3 Pool: 9
Heavy Weapons : 0 Pool: 4
Impersonation : 0 Pool: 2
Industrial Mechanic : 1 Pool: 7
Instruction : 0 Pool: 2
Intimidation : 0 Pool: 2
Leadership : 0 Pool: 2
Longarms : 0 Pool: 4
Navigation : 1 Pool: 4
Negotiation : 1 Pool: 4
Perception : 2 Pool: 5
Performance : 0 Pool: 2
Pilot Ground Craft : 5 Pool: 10
Pilot Aircraft :2 Pool: 7
Pistols : 3 Pool: 8
Running : 2 Pool: 5
Sneaking : 1 Pool: 6
Survival : 0 Pool: 2
Swimming : 0 Pool: 2
Throwing Weapons : 3 Pool: 8
Tracking : 0 Pool: 2
Unarmed Combat : 3 Pool: 8
== Knowledge Skills ==
Architecture : 1 Pool: 7
Area Knowledge: Seattle : 2 Pool: 5
Engineering : 4 Pool: 10
English : N Pool: 0
Firearms : 2 [Design] Pool: 8 (10)
Gangs : 2 [Seattle] Pool: 5 (7)
Or'zet : 3 Pool: 6
Sprawl Life : 2 Pool: 5
== Contacts ==
Hrock (3, 2)
Lupo (2, 1)
Ralphie Mastch (3, 1)
Sam Webster (5, 2)
Chop-Shop Munchkins (3,1)
Dr. Samuel Brotherton (...)
TriggerT (...)
Jaime (N/A)
== Qualities ==
Addiction (Mild) (Smoking)
Juryrigger
Quick Healer
Social Stress (Loss)
== Lifestyles ==
Ground-level Shop (shared), Rent due Mar. 01, 2076
== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Control Rig Rating 1
Cybereyes Basic System Rating 1
+Image Link
+Smartlink
Obvious Full Arm (AGI 5 (7), STR 3, Physical 5) (Right)
+Customized Agility Rating 5
+Augmented Agility Rating 2
+Drone Launcher
+Tool kit
== Armor ==
Armor Jacket 12
Armor Vest 9
Chameleon Suit 9
Clothing (Work) 0
Clothing (Street) 0
Cold Weather Suit (6 sets)
== Weapons ==
Ares Predator V
+Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
+Smartgun System, Internal
+Spare Clip
+Spare Clip
+Spare Clip
Pool: 8 Accuracy: 7 DV: 8P AP: -1 RC: 1
Grenade: Fragmentation (Aerodynamic)
Pool: 8 Accuracy: 5 DV: 18P(f) (-1/m) AP: +5 RC: 1
Grenade: High Explosive
Pool: 8 Accuracy: 5 DV: 16P (-2/m) AP: -2 RC: 1
Ingram Smartgun X
+Smartgun System, Internal
+Sound Suppressor
+Spare Clip
+Spare Clip
+Spare Clip
+Spare Clip
Pool: 7 Accuracy: 6 DV: 8P AP: - RC: 3
Shock Gloves
Pool: 8 Accuracy: 5 DV: 8S(e) AP: -5 RC: 1
Unarmed Attack
Pool: 8 Accuracy: 5 DV: 3S AP: - RC: 1
Yamaha Pulsar
+Smartgun System, Internal
Pool: 8 Accuracy: 7 DV: 7S(e) AP: -5 RC: 1
== Commlink ==
Essy Motors DroneMaster (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 4, FWL: 4)
+Autosoft (Clearsight) Rating 4
+Autosoft ((Shia) Maneuvering) Rating 4
+Autosoft ((Shia) Stealth) Rating 4
+Autosoft ((MCT) Maneuvering) Rating 4
+Autosoft ((MCT) Stealth) Rating 4
+Autosoft ((MCT-Nissan) Targeting) Rating 5
Renraku Sensei (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 3, FWL: 3)
+Hot Sim Module
== Gear ==
Ammo: APDS (Sniper Rifle) x40
Ammo: Gel Rounds (Heavy Pistols) x30
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Assault Rifle) x250
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Heavy Pistols) x65
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Sniper Rifle) x120
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Submachine Guns) x288
Ammo: Taser Dart (Tasers) x36
AR Gloves
Certified Credstick, Platinum x1
Certified Credstick, Gold x3
Certified Credstick, Silver x5
Certified Credstick, Standard x8
Chisel
Cigarettes
Commercial Explosive Rating 5 x12
Crowbar
Datachip x10
Detonator, Blasting Cap x3
Fake License (Concealed Carry Permit) Rating 2
Fake License (Driver's License) Rating 2
Fake License (Explosives License) Rating 2
Fake License (Firearms License) Rating 2
Fake License (Restricted Cyberware License) Rating 2
Fake SIN (Lauren Summers) Rating 3
Flashlight, Infrared
Goggles Rating 3
+Thermographic Vision
+Vision Enhancement Rating 2
Grenade: Fragmentation (Aerodynamic) x3
Grenade: High Explosive x5
Earbuds Rating 2
+Audio Enhancement Rating 2
Medkit: Rating 6
Micro-Transceiver
Respirator, Rating 4
Restraint, Plastic x20
Security Tags x30
Slap Patch, Stim Patch Rating 4 x3
Slap Patch, Trauma Patch x2
Survival Kit
Tool Kit (Armorer)
Tool Kit (Demolition)
Tool Shop (Mechanic)
Trodes
== Vehicles ==
GMC Universe (Van)
+Manual Control Override
+Metahuman Adjustment (Troll)
+Metahuman Adjustment (Elf)
+Metahuman Adjustment (Elf)
+Morping License Plate
+MultiPaint
tm System
+Passenger Protection System Rating 6
+Rigger Interface
+Sensor Array Rating 2
+Spoof Chips
+Valkyrie Module
+Winch, Standard
MCT Fly-Spy (Minidrone)
+Sensor Array Rating 3
MCT Fly-Spy (Minidrone)
+Sensor Array Rating 3
MCT-Nissan Rotodrone (Medium Drone)
+Sensor Array Rating 3
+Smartsoft
+Weapon Mount (Pop-Up) (Remington 950)
+Smartgun (internal), Silencer, 120x Regular ammunition (or 40x APDS)
MCT-Nissan Rotodrone (Medium Drone)
+Sensor Array Rating 3
+Smartsoft
+Weapon Mount (Pop-Up) (Ares Alpha)
+Smartgun (internal), Silencer, 250x Regular ammunition, 6x HE grenades
Shiawase Kanmushi (Microdrone)
+Sensor Array Rating 3
Shiawase Kanmushi (Microdrone)
+Sensor Array Rating 3[/spoiler]
==Physical Appearance==
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==Matrix Persona==
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