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NON-RUNNING ARCHETYPES
BY STEVE ELLIS
The Party Wizard
The party wizard is involved in the fashion and entertainment
industries. He can be working in an exclusive salon, provide magical
special effects for trideo, or be a magical artist offering unique
experiences to his clients. Whatever he does, he moves among the beautiful
people and is privy to their secrets. He can be a fun-loving artist who is
the life of the party, or a sleazy, hustling, power broker. Either way, he
knows more than he usually lets on, and that information could be yours...
for a price.
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ATTRIBUTES
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B
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Q
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S
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C
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I
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W
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E
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M
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R
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3
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3
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2
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6
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6
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6
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6
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6
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4
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Initiative
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4+1d6
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Combat Pool
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7
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Spell Pool
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6
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Karma Pool
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1
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ACTIVE SKILLS
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Biotech/First Aid
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1/3
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Car
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3
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Computer
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2
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Etiquette
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6
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Negotiation
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6
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Sorcery
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6
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Stealth
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3
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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
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Corporate Politics
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1
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French Cuisine
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2
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Magical Background
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3
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Modern Art
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4
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Seattle Entertainment Industry
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5
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Seattle Movers and Shakers
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3
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Seattle Night Life
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4
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Seattle Rumormill
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4
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
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English
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6 R/W 3
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Japanese
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4 R/W 1
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Sperethiel
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2 R/W 0
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EDGES
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Connected (3-point, Buy Drugs/BTLs), Friendly Face
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FLAWS
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Pacifist (-2), Sensitive System
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CONTACTS
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Bartender
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Level 1
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Caterer
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Level 1
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City Official
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Level 2
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Club Habitué
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Level 1
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Corporate Secretary
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Level 1
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Data Broker
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Level 1
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Drug/BTL Dealer
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Level 2
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Media Producer
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Level 2
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SPELLS
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Stun Bolt
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5
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Clairaudience
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6
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Mind Probe
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6
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Detox (E)
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4 (6)
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Heal
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6
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Healthy Glow
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1
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Trid Entertainment
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6
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Physical Mask
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6
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Influence
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6
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Makeover (E)
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4 (6)
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ARMOR/CLOTHING
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Secure Ultra-Vest, Ordinary Clothing (x3), Fine Clothing (x5), Tres
Chic Clothing (x5)
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GEAR
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DocWagon Contract Basic (1 Year)
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Shamanic Lodge Materials (Rating 6)
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Tote Bag, Medkit with Supplies (x1), Pocket Secretary, Pager, Vid
Player with Vidscreen and 10 Vid Disks, Musical Playback Unit with Quad
Speakers and 12 Music Disks, Telecom (10 Mp) with 1 disposable Printer
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BTL-modified simdeck, 10 Dreamdeck Chips, 15 Doses of Bliss, 20 Doses
of Novacoke, and 15 Doses of Zen
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1 Month High Lifestyle
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Credstick Balance: 3D6 x 100 Nuyen
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VEHICLE
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Volkswagen Elektro
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RULES |
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The party wizard was created with BeCKS v.2, using the standard 425
karma. One of his spells (Makeover) is from Magic In The Shadows. |
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ALTERNATES |
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For an elf, reduce Body to 2, OR reduce Biotech/First Aid to 1/2 and
add the Distinctive Style Flaw. |
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POINT COSTS |
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Human
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0
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Edges
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20
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Flaws
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-20
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Resources (40,000Y)
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40
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Attributes
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144
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Active Skills
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113
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Magic (Sorcerer)
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60
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Spell Points
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50
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Contacts
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18
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Total
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425
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NOTES
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A Party Wizard may be either Hermetic or Shamanic.
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Hermetic: Chaos Magic is most appropriate.
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Shamanic: Bacchus, Lover, Trickster, Wild Huntsman, or Moon Maiden are
appropriate.
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The Simsense Star
The simsense star is like a vision stepping out of a dream. As vivid as
her sims are, it is still overwhelming to actually meet her in person. She
can open all kinds of doors for you if you get on her good side. Be
careful, though. Her corporate masters are very jealous of their prized
possession. Watch out for her, too. Her bubbly personality could be hiding
a sharp and cunning mind. And if you ever get on her bad side, she can
make your life a living hell, with just a few phone calls.
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RULES |
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The simsense star was created with BeCKS v2, using the standard 425
karma. This character uses non-cultured bioware with an Availability of 8
or less. |
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ALTERNATES |
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For a human, raise Strength to 3, reduce Charisma to 6, raise Bike to
5, Negotiation to 6, and Pistols to 4, and add Computer skill of 1. The
breakdown changes to Human: 0, Attributes: 144, and Skills: 127.
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If bioware for starting characters is not allowed, reduce her Reaction
to 5 and her Initiative to 5 +1d6. Upgrade her DocWagon Contract to
Super-Platinum, and change her High Lifestyle to 9 Months pre-paid.
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POINT COSTS |
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Elf
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20
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Edges
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30
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Flaws
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-30
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Resources (1,000,000Y)
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120
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Attributes
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154
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Active Skills
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97
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Contacts
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34
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Total
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425
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ATTRIBUTES
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B
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Q
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S
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C
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I
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W
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E
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M
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R
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4
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4
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2
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8
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6
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4
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3.1
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0
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5(6)
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Initiative
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6+1d6
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Combat Pool
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7
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Karma Pool/Professional Rating
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1/2
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Bio Index
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1.4
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Essence Index
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6.1
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ACTIVE SKILLS
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Athletics
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4
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Bike
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4
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Biotech/First Aid
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2/4
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Etiquette
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6
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Negotiation
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4
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Pistols
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3
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Stealth
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4
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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
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Acting
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5
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Celebrity Rumormill
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3
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Corporate Politics
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2
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Fashion
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4
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Media Savvy
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4
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Pop Culture
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4
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Seattle Entertainment Industry
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4
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Seattle Party Spots
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3
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
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English
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6 R/W 3
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Japanese
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4 R/W 0
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Sperethiel
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4 R/W 0
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EDGES
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Friendly Face, Friends in High Places, Good Looks/Knows It, Good
Reputation (2)
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FLAWS
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Combat Paralysis, Dark Secret
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CONTACTS
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Armored Limo Driver
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Level 1
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Bodyguard
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Level 1
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City Official
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Level 2
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Club Habitué
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Level 1
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Concierge
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Level 1
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Lone Star Investigator
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Level 2
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Media Producer
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Level 2
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Night Club Owner
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Level 1
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Securitech Decker
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Level 2
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Tir Tairngire Diplomat
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Level 2
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Trid Newshound
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Level 1
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Yamatetsu Division Head
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Level 2
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CYBERWARE
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Induction Datajack
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Simrig (Full-X)
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Simlink (Rating 6)
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Voice Modulator with Tonal Shift
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Note: has two induction datajack adaptors.
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BIOWARE
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Enhanced Articulation
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Clean Metabolism
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Dietware
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Scent Glands (subtle musk perfume)
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Sensitive Skin
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Skin Pigmentation (golden tan)
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WEAPONS AND ARMOR/CLOTHING
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Tiffani Needler [SA, 5M(f)] with 40 rounds, concealable holster,
permit |
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Range (TN): 0-5 (4) 6-15 (5) 16-30 (6) 31-50
(9) |
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2 Flash Paks
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2 FFBA half-body Suits [3/1]
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2 Futura Line Blazer/Skirt combos [3/2]
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Rapid Transit Line Light Jumpsuit [1/2] and Helmet [0/+2]
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2 Venetian Line Cocktail Dresses [1/0]
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Fine Clothing (x20), Ordinary Clothing (x10), Real Leather Clothing
(x10), Tres Chic Clothing (x20)
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GEAR
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Designer Tote Bag, Platinum DocWagon Contract (1 Year), Music Playback
Unit with Quad Speakers and 40 Disks, Pocket Secretary, Pager, Telecom
(100 Mp), Savior Advanced Medkit, 3 Stim Patches (Rating 3), Truman
Paradiso Simdeck, Video Playback Unit with Ultra hi-res Screen (2000 Nuyen
cost) and 50 Disks
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6 Months High Lifestyle
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VEHICLE
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BMW Blitzen 2050 Bike (datajack port) with 4 AutoNav Chips (Seattle
Areas)
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The Troll Bodyguard
The troll bodyguard is the quintessential professional. He can handle
obnoxious drunks and other troublemakers without making a scene, keep calm
and poised when surrounded by clamoring newshounds, and still keep up with
the latest news, fashions, and places to be seen. When the drek hits the
fan, though, he shows a harder edge. You are safe in his hands ó the
same cannot be said about the opposition.
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ATTRIBUTES
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B
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Q
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S
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C
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I
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W
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E
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M
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R
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8(10)
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5(8)
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8
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4
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4
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4
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1.6
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0
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4(7)
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Initiative
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7+2D6
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Combat Pool
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8
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Karma Pool/Professional Rating
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1/2
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Bio Index
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4.6
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Essence Index
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3.8
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ACTIVE SKILLS
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Aikido
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6
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(Close Combat, Ground Fighting, Whirling)
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Athletics
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3
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Biotech/First Aid
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1/3
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Car
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3
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Computer
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1
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Etiquette
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4
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Negotiation
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4
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Pistols
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5
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Stealth/Alertness
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2/4
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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
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Bodyguarding
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4
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Classical Music
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2
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Corporate Politics
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2
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Current Events
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3
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Currently Hot Places
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3
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Fashion
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3
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Fine Wines
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1
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Media Savvy
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3
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Security Procedures
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4
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
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English
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4 R/W 2
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Japanese
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3 R/W 0
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Sperethiel
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2 R/W 0
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EDGES
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Bravery, Friendly Face
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FLAWS
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Distinctive Style, Weak Immune System
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CONTACTS
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Armored Limo Rigger
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Level 1
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Bodyguard Agency Rep
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Level 1
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Concierge
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Level 1
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Maitre' de
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Level 1
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Nightclub Owner
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Level 1
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Trid Newshound
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Level 1
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CYBERWARE [ALL ALPHAWARE]
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Blood Filtration (6), Boosted Reflexes (1), Ceramic Bone Lacing,
Cyberears w/ Cosmetic Modification (to look "Normal"), Balance
Augmentation, and Dampener Cybereyes w/ Display Link, Flare Compensation,
Retinal Clock, and Thermographic Vision, Datajack, Internal Air Tank,
Radio (6, with ECCM [6], Commlink [4], and Transducer), Shock Hand
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BIOWARE
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Clean Metabolism, Enhanced Articulation, Muscle Toner (3), Orthoskin
(3), Synthcardium (2)
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WEAPONS AND ARMOR/CLOTHING
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Morrissey Alta [troll-adjusted] with permit, Concealable Quick-draw
Holster [troll-adjusted], 120 Normal and 120 Gel Rounds of Ammo, and 4
spare Clips.
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Defiance Super-Shock [troll-adjusted] with permit, Concealable
Quick-draw Holster [troll-adjusted], and 40 Taser Darts.
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Ordinary Clothing (x10), Fine Clothing (x20), Tres Chic Clothing (x10),
Mortimer Greatcoat (x2), FFBA full-body Suit with Chem Seal 4 (x2),
Sleeping Tiger Line (Shirt, Vest, Jacket, and Slacks) (x2) [All
troll-adjusted]
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GEAR
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DocWagon Contract: Super-Platinum (1 Year).
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3 Months High Lifestyle, Type II/Rating 6 MagLock on door, PANICBUTTON
hook-up.
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Telecom (100 Mp), Music Playback Unit with Quad Speakers and 420 Disks,
Video Playback Unit with Huge Screen and 30 Disks, Novatech Sandman
Simdeck with 12 (8 baseline and 4 full- X) 2 POV 60 minute Recordings.
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Stylish matching Duffel Bag and Travel Suitcase, Pocket Secretary
[troll-adjusted], Pager, Savior Advanced Medkit with 2 Refills, 1 Trauma
and 4 Antidote (Rating 6) Slap Patches, 2 sets of Containment Manacles.
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VEHICLE
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Toyota Elite [troll-adjusted] with Datajack Port, 8 AutoNav Chips
(Seattle Areas).
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RULES |
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The troll bodyguard was created with BeCKS v.2, using the standard 425
karma. This character uses non-cultured bioware with an Availability of 8
or less. |
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ALTERNATES |
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If your GM does not allow bioware for starting characters, reduce his
Quickness to 5, reduce his Reaction to 4, reduce his Combat Pool to 6, and
reduce his Initiative to 4 +2D6. Reduce his Resources to 110 (800,000
Nuyen) and add 5 to Contacts, giving him an extra Contact of City Official
(Level 2). Also add 14,000 Nuyen to his starting cash.
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POINT COSTS |
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Troll
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40
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Edges
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10
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Flaws
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-10
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Resources (900,000Y)
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115
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Attributes
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154
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Active Skills
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112
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Contacts
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4
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Total
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425
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NOTES
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When layering the greatcoat, FFBA, and Sleeping Tiger suit and adding
in cyber and bio, the troll bodyguard has armor ratings of Ballistic 9 /
Impact 8.
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The Reporter
The reporter lurks on the edge of high society, waiting for an
opportunity to scoop his competition on the latest dirt or gossip. He
blends into the crowd, then fades back into the shadows. Capable of
schmoozing with corporate drones or lowlife thugs, he is a social chameleon who can cajole the darkest secrets out of people. If you help
him get his scoop, he can help you in turn. Just watch what you say ó it
could wind up in a newsfax 15 minutes later.
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RULES |
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The reporter was created with BeCKS v.2, using the standard 425 karma.
This character uses non-cultured bioware with an Availability of 8 or
less. |
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ALTERNATES |
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If your GM does not allow bioware for starting characters, then change
the vehicle from a Mitsubishi Runabout to a C-N Jackrabbit (M), change
both Lifestyles from 1 month to 3 months pre-paid, and add a tooth
compartment (storage) to cyberware (this does not affect Essence).
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POINT COSTS |
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Edges
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20
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Flaws
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-20
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Resources (450,000Y)
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90
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Attributes
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130
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Active Skills
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177
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Contacts
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28
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Total
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425
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ATTRIBUTES
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B
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Q
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S
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C
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I
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W
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E
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M
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R
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3
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4
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2
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6
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6
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4
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3.44
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0
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5
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Initiative
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5+1d6
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Combat Pool
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7
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Karma Pool
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1
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Bio Index
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0.6
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Essence Index
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6.44
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ACTIVE SKILLS
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Athletics
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3
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Biotech/First Aid
|
1/3
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Brawling
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2
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(with Evasion)
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Car
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5
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Computer/Search Ops
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3/5
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Electr/Control Sys
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3/5
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Electronics B/R
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4
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Etiquette
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6
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Interrogation/Verbal
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4/6
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Negotiation
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6
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Pistols
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3
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Stealth
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4
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KNOWLEDGE SKILLS
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Conspiracy Theories
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3
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Corporate Politics
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4
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Seamy Side of Seattle
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4
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Seattle Rumormill
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6
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Underworld Politics
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4
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LANGUAGE SKILLS
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English/Cityspeak
|
6/7 R/W 3
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Japanese
|
4 R/W 2
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Spanish
|
4 R/W 2
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EDGES
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Friendly Face, Perceptive
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FLAWS
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Compulsive, Snoop (-2), Pacifist (-2)
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CONTACTS
|
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Bartender
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Level 2
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City Official
|
Level 2
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Club Habitué
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Level 1
|
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Corporate Secretary
|
Level 2
|
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Cutter Gang Lieutenant
|
Level 1
|
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Data Broker
|
Level 1
|
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Lone Star Beat Cop
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Level 2
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Media Producer
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Level 2
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Seoulpa Ring Stringer
|
Level 1
|
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Snitch
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Level 1
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CYBERWARE [ALL ALPHAWARE]
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Cyberears with Cosmetic Modification (to look "normal"), Hearing
Amplification, Sound Dampening, Select Sound Filter (Rating 5), and
Recorder
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Cybereyes with Opticam, Image Link, Flare Compensation, Low-Light
Vision, Eye Light System, Optical Magnification (Level 3), and Retinal
Clock
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Datajack
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Headware Memory (90Mp)
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Jolt Alert
|
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Radio (6) with ECCM (6), Commlink (3), and Transducer
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BIOWARE
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Nephritic Screen
|
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Clean Metabolism
|
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WEAPONS AND ARMOR/CLOTHING
|
|
Colt America L36 with permit, concealable holster, 110 Rounds of Ammo,
and 2 spare Clips.
|
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Mortimer Crimson Sky Jacket, Secure Ultra-vest, Hardliner Gloves,
Ordinary Clothing (x5), Fine Clothing (x5), and Tres Chic Clothing (x3).
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GEAR
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|
1 External Transducer, Sony CB5000 Cybercam with Tridlink Adaptor,
Vidlink Transmitter (Rating 6), Signal Amplifier (Rating 6), and Repeater
(Rating 4).
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MagLock Passkey (Rating 4), Lockpick Gun (Rating 6), Wire Clippers,
Ultrasound Detector, Pocket Flashlight, Electronics Toolkit.
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2 Large Duffel Bags, Wrist Phone with Flip-up Screen, Pocket Secretary,
Pager, Medkit with 1 Refill, 1 Trauma and 1 Antidote (Rating 6) Slap
Patches, Ration Bars (10 Days), and Telecom (10 MP).
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DocWagon Basic Contract (1 Year). Fake ID óþ Standard Credstick
(Rating 3). 1 Month High Lifestyle and 1 Month Low Lifestyle Credstick
Balance: 3d6 x 100 Nuyen.
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VEHICLES
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WRITING
Steve Ellis
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ARTWORK
Jeff Preston
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whatsoever. This compilation of material is copyright © 2004 Adam Jury
Released November 5th, 2004
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