Ashen Hand

Ashen Hand

Private HTR
The front and the last line the enemy will see
"Either you got a job for me, or you can fuck off."
Owner's Discord Name	TidanShock#tidanshock
Connection	4
Public Contact?	Yes
Archetype	Custom (A,G,N,K)
Location	Seattle
Metatype	Elf but not (VERY hard to tell, looks almost exactly human)
Awakened/Emerged	Mundane
Gender	Male
Age	32
Hobbies/Vice	Bonsai Tree Maintenance
Personal Life	Single
Faction	???
Aspects	First Hand Knowledge Military Grade Cold Mind Cold Heart Status Report I work with professionals act like one. Rules of Engagement Up your Arsenal Urban Warfare Special Forces

Overview

Ashen Hand's past is unknown to many. But to those he trusts he was a simple kid living in Fort Lewis alongside his brother and single mother. His birth name is unknown to many but his current SIN has him listed as "Frederickson Belov." He had a knack for getting into fights and being able to take a solid beating without so much as slowing down. A constant trouble maker and antisocial "weirdo" for reasons very few knew about. Later in life becoming a security guard for various clubs and other establishments around the city. His brutality was noted but still his capabilities were not ignored, especially when he managed to secure a security job at Ares Macrotechnology. His skills with firearms proving second to none and his resilience was rare, allowing him to take multiple hits from various sources that would put down any other corporate security in one shot. Ares took note of this and promoted him to be among their HTR. Deployed on several missions across the UCAS for various reasons he keeps to himself including the face they are classified by the corporation.

Eventually Fredrickson was fired, while on watch duty his ally turned and fired upon him and he acted in retaliation, killing them in the process. The corporation after this incident let him go, likely to cover their hide amongst those in the know. After this Fredrickson struggled trying to find a job with his expensive ware and augments stripped from him. Left to adjust to a weakened body in a profession where strength and accuracy where paramount. After a while he however disappear for a few years to the public. His whereabouts during this time unknown to even his family, who during this time was also mourning the loss of his brother.

When he returned to the world he had apparently fell upon good fortunes as he had the finances to open up his own small business/PMC along two others. One known as Veronica Neumann and the other, one Ezekiel Kennedy. All records of them being erased from the matrix as a whole. The nickname Ashen Hand as it seems came from a job where upon him and his men found a room full of feral infected. After molotoving the room and setting it ablaze they thought they were safe till several survivors emerged from the room covered in ashes and charged the team. Fredrickson used his shield and body to protect the others as the front line while the others did what they could to help him and eventually the threat was dealt with. And covering Fredrickson's armor was hand prints of ash. From there, the nickname stuck. This small business/PMC has been given the name of "Black Bear." Despite Black Bear being a small business, ironically the business they deal in is anything but. Recruiting several individuals current or former HTR level to be freelance agents for different buyers. Their prices are expensive of course but so far they have yet to receive a poor review.

Though rumours are abound about the Black Bear business. Who is backing and supporting it? Who is providing the funds for so much ware and high quality equipment? Yes some donations and contracts give funding of course but not to the extent this establishment would be kept open and supplied to the level it is. The answer, in his own words is "their first name is Nanya, their last name is business, and their name middle is fucking. Now are you here for a job or do you want to get out?" He tends to be... irritable, as many have seen. But when paid for a job, and when taking care of his team, he is second to none when it comes to getting things done.

Notes for GMs

When it comes to the quality "I need backup!" Do note the members that are sent will be on par with HTR members. Aka highly competent as a result, on par with most normal runners if not exceeding them (slightly). If you feel as though this would throw a massive wrench in the run do discuss this with the player and find a solution that seems best. Not all HTR are built the same after all and sometimes the office is too busy to deploy members. Them's the break chummer, maybe he'll thrown in a discount for next time. (He won't.)

Aspects Description

Aspect	Description
Cold Mind, Cold Heart	Even Ashen Hand himself admits he is a hardass. While he will bond with his team and learn to trust them while on missions, outside of that getting close to him is... difficult. It can be done, but trying to do so without a broken bone is a tedious task. Ashen Hand's loyalty cannot be raised above 2 outside of runs.
Above Aspect pending approval. Please notify Thematics.
I work with professionals, act like one.	Ashen Hand prefers loyalty and effectiveness above all else with those he works with. Any ways in which a mission can go south is something he prefers to avoid. Double the penalty given by notoriety for any rolls made by Ashen Hand.
Above Aspect pending approval. Please notify Thematics.
Larger Arsenal	Ashen Hand in the profession he is in has a know around of countless firearms. Mainly how to find them and how to use them in a rarely if ever seen precision. +2 to any checks made that involve firearms.
Example Positive Aspect	This is an example positive aspect. You can write the fluff in here. Duplicate this section as many times as needed for your contact.
First Hand Knowledge	Having trained besides some of the most skilled personnel in current deployment amongst nations and corporations, Ashen Hand knows spec-ops like the back of his hand. And knows how to use the tactics they do. +2 to any checks that involve HTR level threats and the tactics they use.
I need backup!	Having seen them himself and worked alongside them Ashen Hand knows that all that work for Black Bear are among the best and they don't come cheap. If a runner requests it Ashen Hand can deploy some of the members of Black Bear to aid runners in their escapades. However, to do this the runner must pay 10k nuyen and owe Ashen Hand 2 chips. If a runner has loyalty 1 or 2, Ashen Hand will be willing to send 1 street sam or decker HTR member as backup. At loyalty 3 or 4, Ashen Hand will allow the runners to choose a mage or adept, though they can only pick one or the other. The runner can now also request 2 HTR members however the price however will increase to 15k nuyen if two are requested. At loyalty 5 the runners can call on 3 HTR members but still only one mage or adept like with with loyalty 3 or 4, the price increasing to 20k nuyen and 3 chips owed if three are requested. At loyalty 6, Ashen Hand will allow himself as an option. The member(s) deployed will meet up with the runners (if possible) and follow the orders given by the runner that employed them. If the member(s) deployed die on the mission, ??? This quality is only available if the runner and the place the HTR will be deployed are in Seattle or the SSC.
Military Grade	Ashen Hand and the PMC he owns is equipped with among the best gear available for military personnel, equipment very seldom seen on the open or even black market. +2 to Gear checks made to acquire R or F gear.
Rules of Engagement	While he has had to break them for the good of his team or the mission, Ashen Hand appreciates those that stick to guidelines and conduct themselves. Not letting the harshness of the world destroy all the morals and/or loyalty left in people. If a runner has the Code of Honor quality, any roll made by Ashen Hand for them is made with a +1 bonus.
Status Report	Being an HTR operative for most of his adult life, Ashen Hand knows first hand the impact proper recon can have on an assignment and how devastating it can be when done poorly. A couple times too many in his own words, and in thus he takes the time to do so properly. +2 to active checks made to survey an area or individual to gain information.

Dicepools

Dicepools
Knowledge Checks	2 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Active Checks	12 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Gear Acquisition Checks	8 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety
Networking Checks	4 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety

Network

Player Characters with this Contact

Name	Loyalty	Chips
Miut	2	Even
Wayfarer	2	Even

NPC who know this contact

Raytheon

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