The Shadowrun Supplemental
downloads & back issues :|: submission guidelines :|: forums :|: donate :|: staff :|: contact
Why Donate?

FROM THE EDITOR. . .

By Adam Jury [adamj@dumpshock.com]

Our first release under the new schedule is a simple set of four non-standard archetypes -- The Party Wizard, The Simsense Star, The Troll Bodyguard, and The Reporter. Each archetype includes full character statistics, a basic description, and plot hooks for dropping each character in your game quickly.

NEW PEOPLE

David Buehrer, long-time friend and ShadowRN Mailing List "Assistant Fearless Leader" has come on board to help convert our articles to HTML format for the web.

NEW FEATURES

We have some other cool new stuff available on our site. The site is now powered by the Open Source Software Wordpress (http://www.wordpress.org), and we now have RSS feeds available so you can keep track of our news via your favorite RSS aggregator. If you use LiveJournal, you can read Shadowrun Supplemental news by subscribing to our LiveJournal feed, username sr_supplemental. You can now leave comments about individual articles on our website, and you can also use our message boards. If you haven't seen the new features yet, check them out at http://tss.dumpshock.com

SUPPORT THE SHADOWRUN SUPPLEMENTAL

Without your support, The Shadowrun Supplemental is nothing. Here's the three easiest ways to support us:

  • Use It - Use our material in your games, and tell your friends and fellow gamers where to go to get it!
  • Donate to It - Money pays for caffeine, and caffeine creates gaming goodness. You can donate at http://tss.dumpshock.com/donate.html.

  • Contribute to It - Our new publishing schedule is going to let us take chances on more articles and more oddball articles - and we'll still be publishing our Regular Features that are always open to contributions. Our submission guidelines are available at http://tss.dumpshock.com/guidelines.html.


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.

ATTRIBUTES

B

Q

S

C

I

W

E

M

R

3

3

2

6

6

6

6

6

4

Initiative

4+1d6

Combat Pool

7

Spell Pool 

6

Karma Pool 

1

ACTIVE SKILLS 

Biotech/First Aid 

1/3

Car 

3

Computer 

2

Etiquette 

6

Negotiation 

6

Sorcery 

6

Stealth 

3

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

Corporate Politics 

1

French Cuisine 

2

Magical Background 

3

Modern Art 

4

Seattle Entertainment Industry 

5

Seattle Movers and Shakers 

3

Seattle Night Life 

4

Seattle Rumormill 

4

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English 

6 R/W 3

Japanese 

4 R/W 1

Sperethiel 

2 R/W 0

EDGES 

Connected (3-point, Buy Drugs/BTLs), Friendly Face

FLAWS

 

Pacifist (-2), Sensitive System

CONTACTS

Bartender 

Level 1

Caterer 

Level 1

City Official 

Level 2

Club Habitué 

Level 1

Corporate Secretary 

Level 1

Data Broker 

Level 1

Drug/BTL Dealer 

Level 2

Media Producer 

Level 2

SPELLS

Stun Bolt 

5

Clairaudience 

6

Mind Probe 

6

Detox (E) 

4 (6)

Heal 

6

Healthy Glow 

1

Trid Entertainment 

6

Physical Mask 

6

Influence 

6

Makeover (E) 

4 (6)

ARMOR/CLOTHING

Secure Ultra-Vest, Ordinary Clothing (x3), Fine Clothing (x5), Tres Chic Clothing (x5)

GEAR

DocWagon Contract Basic (1 Year)

Shamanic Lodge Materials (Rating 6)

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

BTL-modified simdeck, 10 Dreamdeck Chips, 15 Doses of Bliss, 20 Doses of Novacoke, and 15 Doses of Zen

1 Month High Lifestyle

Credstick Balance: 3D6 x 100 Nuyen

VEHICLE

Volkswagen Elektro

RULES

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.

ALTERNATES

For an elf, reduce Body to 2, OR reduce Biotech/First Aid to 1/2 and add the Distinctive Style Flaw.

POINT COSTS

Human 

0

Edges 

20

Flaws 

-20

Resources (40,000Y)

40

Attributes 

144

Active Skills 

113

Magic (Sorcerer) 

60

Spell Points 

50

Contacts 

18

Total 

425

NOTES

A Party Wizard may be either Hermetic or Shamanic.

Hermetic: Chaos Magic is most appropriate.

Shamanic: Bacchus, Lover, Trickster, Wild Huntsman, or Moon Maiden are appropriate.


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.

RULES

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.

ALTERNATES

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.

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.

POINT COSTS

Elf 

20

Edges 

30

Flaws 

-30

Resources (1,000,000Y)

120

Attributes 

154

Active Skills 

97

Contacts 

34

Total 

425

ATTRIBUTES

B

Q

S

C

I

W

E

M

R

4

4

2

8

6

4

3.1

0

5(6)

Initiative

6+1d6

Combat Pool

7

Karma Pool/Professional Rating

1/2

Bio Index

1.4

Essence Index

6.1

ACTIVE SKILLS

Athletics

4

Bike

4

Biotech/First Aid

2/4

Etiquette

6

Negotiation

4

Pistols

3

Stealth

4

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

Acting

5

Celebrity Rumormill

3

Corporate Politics

2

Fashion

4

Media Savvy 

4

Pop Culture 

4

Seattle Entertainment Industry 

4

Seattle Party Spots 

3

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English 

6 R/W 3

Japanese 

4 R/W 0

Sperethiel 

4 R/W 0

EDGES

Friendly Face, Friends in High Places, Good Looks/Knows It, Good Reputation (2)

FLAWS

Combat Paralysis, Dark Secret

CONTACTS

Armored Limo Driver 

Level 1

Bodyguard 

Level 1

City Official 

Level 2

Club Habitué 

Level 1

Concierge 

Level 1

Lone Star Investigator 

Level 2

Media Producer 

Level 2

Night Club Owner 

Level 1

Securitech Decker 

Level 2

Tir Tairngire Diplomat 

Level 2

Trid Newshound 

Level 1

Yamatetsu Division Head 

Level 2

CYBERWARE

Induction Datajack

Simrig (Full-X)

Simlink (Rating 6)

Voice Modulator with Tonal Shift

Note: has two induction datajack adaptors.

BIOWARE

Enhanced Articulation

Clean Metabolism

Dietware

Scent Glands (subtle musk perfume)

Sensitive Skin

Skin Pigmentation (golden tan)

WEAPONS AND ARMOR/CLOTHING

Tiffani Needler [SA, 5M(f)] with 40 rounds, concealable holster, permit

Range (TN): 0-5 (4) 6-15 (5) 16-30 (6) 31-50 (9)

2 Flash Paks

2 FFBA half-body Suits [3/1]

2 Futura Line Blazer/Skirt combos [3/2]

Rapid Transit Line Light Jumpsuit [1/2] and Helmet [0/+2]

2 Venetian Line Cocktail Dresses [1/0]

Fine Clothing (x20), Ordinary Clothing (x10), Real Leather Clothing (x10), Tres Chic Clothing (x20)

GEAR

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

6 Months High Lifestyle

VEHICLE

BMW Blitzen 2050 Bike (datajack port) with 4 AutoNav Chips (Seattle Areas)

 

 


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.

 

ATTRIBUTES

B

Q

S

C

I

W

E

M

R

8(10)

5(8)

8

4

4

4

1.6

0

4(7)

Initiative

7+2D6

Combat Pool

8

Karma Pool/Professional Rating

1/2

Bio Index

4.6

Essence Index

3.8

ACTIVE SKILLS

Aikido 

6

(Close Combat, Ground Fighting, Whirling)

Athletics 

3

Biotech/First Aid 

1/3

Car 

3

Computer 

1

Etiquette 

4

Negotiation 

4

Pistols 

5

Stealth/Alertness 

2/4

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

Bodyguarding 

4

Classical Music 

2

Corporate Politics 

2

Current Events 

3

Currently Hot Places 

3

Fashion 

3

Fine Wines 

1

Media Savvy 

3

Security Procedures 

4

LANGUAGE SKILLS

English 

4 R/W 2

Japanese 

3 R/W 0

Sperethiel 

2 R/W 0

EDGES

Bravery, Friendly Face

FLAWS

Distinctive Style, Weak Immune System

CONTACTS

 

Armored Limo Rigger 

Level 1

Bodyguard Agency Rep 

Level 1

Concierge 

Level 1

Maitre' de 

Level 1

Nightclub Owner 

Level 1

Trid Newshound 

Level 1

CYBERWARE [ALL ALPHAWARE]

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

BIOWARE

Clean Metabolism, Enhanced Articulation, Muscle Toner (3), Orthoskin (3), Synthcardium (2)

WEAPONS AND ARMOR/CLOTHING

Morrissey Alta [troll-adjusted] with permit, Concealable Quick-draw Holster [troll-adjusted], 120 Normal and 120 Gel Rounds of Ammo, and 4 spare Clips.

Defiance Super-Shock [troll-adjusted] with permit, Concealable Quick-draw Holster [troll-adjusted], and 40 Taser Darts.

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]

GEAR

DocWagon Contract: Super-Platinum (1 Year).

3 Months High Lifestyle, Type II/Rating 6 MagLock on door, PANICBUTTON hook-up.

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.

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.

VEHICLE

Toyota Elite [troll-adjusted] with Datajack Port, 8 AutoNav Chips (Seattle Areas).

RULES

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.

ALTERNATES

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.

POINT COSTS

Troll 

40

Edges 

10

Flaws 

-10

Resources (900,000Y)

115

Attributes 

154

Active Skills 

112

Contacts 

4

Total 

425

NOTES

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.


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.

RULES

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.

ALTERNATES

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).

POINT COSTS

Edges 

20

Flaws 

-20

Resources (450,000Y)

90

Attributes 

130

Active Skills 

177

Contacts 

28

Total 

425

ATTRIBUTES

B

Q

S

C

I

W

E

M

R

3

4

2

6

6

4

3.44

0

5

Initiative

5+1d6

Combat Pool

7

Karma Pool

1

Bio Index

0.6

Essence Index

6.44

ACTIVE SKILLS

Athletics 

3

Biotech/First Aid 

1/3

Brawling 

2

(with Evasion)

 

Car 

5

Computer/Search Ops 

3/5

Electr/Control Sys 

3/5

Electronics B/R 

4

Etiquette 

6

Interrogation/Verbal 

4/6

Negotiation 

6

Pistols 

3

Stealth 

4

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS

Conspiracy Theories 

3

Corporate Politics 

4

Seamy Side of Seattle 

4

Seattle Rumormill 

6

Underworld Politics 

4

LANGUAGE SKILLS

 

English/Cityspeak 

6/7 R/W 3

Japanese 

4 R/W 2

Spanish 

4 R/W 2

EDGES

Friendly Face, Perceptive

FLAWS

Compulsive, Snoop (-2), Pacifist (-2)

CONTACTS

Bartender 

Level 2

City Official 

Level 2

Club Habitué 

Level 1

Corporate Secretary 

Level 2

Cutter Gang Lieutenant 

Level 1

Data Broker 

Level 1

Lone Star Beat Cop 

Level 2

Media Producer 

Level 2

Seoulpa Ring Stringer 

Level 1

Snitch 

Level 1

CYBERWARE [ALL ALPHAWARE]

Cyberears with Cosmetic Modification (to look "normal"), Hearing Amplification, Sound Dampening, Select Sound Filter (Rating 5), and Recorder

Cybereyes with Opticam, Image Link, Flare Compensation, Low-Light Vision, Eye Light System, Optical Magnification (Level 3), and Retinal Clock

Datajack

Headware Memory (90Mp)

Jolt Alert

Radio (6) with ECCM (6), Commlink (3), and Transducer

BIOWARE

Nephritic Screen

Clean Metabolism

WEAPONS AND ARMOR/CLOTHING

Colt America L36 with permit, concealable holster, 110 Rounds of Ammo, and 2 spare Clips.

Mortimer Crimson Sky Jacket, Secure Ultra-vest, Hardliner Gloves, Ordinary Clothing (x5), Fine Clothing (x5), and Tres Chic Clothing (x3).

GEAR

1 External Transducer, Sony CB5000 Cybercam with Tridlink Adaptor, Vidlink Transmitter (Rating 6), Signal Amplifier (Rating 6), and Repeater (Rating 4).

MagLock Passkey (Rating 4), Lockpick Gun (Rating 6), Wire Clippers, Ultrasound Detector, Pocket Flashlight, Electronics Toolkit.

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).

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.

VEHICLES

Mitsubishi Runabout.

 

WRITING
   Steve Ellis
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
   Adam Jury [ adamj@dumpshock.com ]
ASSISTANT EDITOR
   Elissa Carey [ elissa@dumpshock.com ]
LIFESAVER
   Pamela Zerbinos [ pam@dumpshock.com ]
ARTWORK
   Jeff Preston
GRAPHIC DESIGN / LAYOUT
   Adam Jury [ adamj@dumpshock.com ]
WEB CONVERSIONS
   David Buehrer [ david@dumpshock.com ]
GLOBAL STAFF CONTACT [ tss@dumpshock.com ]
WORLD WIDE WEB [ http://tss.dumpshock.com ]
WizKids, Inc has sole ownership of the names, logo, artwork, marks, photographs, sounds, audio, video and/or any proprietary material used in connection with the game Shadowrun. WizKids, Inc has granted permission to The Shadowrun Supplemental to use such names, logos, artwork, marks and/or any proprietary materials for promotional and informational purposes on its website but does not endorse, and is not affiliated with The Shadowrun Supplemental in any official capacity whatsoever. This compilation of material is copyright © 2004 Adam Jury
Released November 5th, 2004