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===Summary=== | ===Summary=== | ||
Whether in the boardroom of a AAA megacorp or the smoke filled drug den of a gang boss, if there's a deal to be made, Yang is there to ensure that his team comes out on top. A former corporate operator, Yang has fallen off the ladder and into the shadows. His professional background gives him in-depth knowledge of megacorporate operations whilst his aura of easy-confidence and trustworthiness, allows him to blend into any social setting, until it's time to con and swindle his mark. | |||
Physically, he is a charming if not unassuming mundane human, often dressed in a well-fitted suit. Outside of social situations, Yang "leads from the rear" often giving directions on subjects he has surface-level knowledge of mixed in with cliche management catch phrases, earning him the nickname "Backseat". | |||
Whilst an absolute professional while on a run, he is a self-described degenerate with a moderate novacoke addiction, frequent gambler and a proclivity for the working ladies. Despite his vices, he is a genuinely gregarious person who is quick to strike up a conversation, as evidenced by his rapidly expanding rolodex of contacts. | |||
===Goals=== | ===Goals=== | ||
Backseat runs so that he can fund his lifestyle of nihlistic degeneracy. In his moments of sobriety when he contemplates longer term goals, they would be defined as such: | |||
- Acquire ware to compensate for physical weaknesses | |||
- Further develop his skillset | |||
- Build a reputation of competance and reliability with Seattle's Syndicates and Megacorp Johnsons. | |||
- Acquire an exotic pet to upgrade with expensive ware | |||
- Achieve a lifestyle of luxury and comfort | |||
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Born in a Hong Kong corporate enclave to a Wuxing wageslave couple, Yang was the youngest of three children. Excelling in his studies, he found himself fast-tracked through the corporate education system, before receiving his placement in Wuxing subsidiary, Albion Mutual Funds. It was here he learnt the gift of the gab, convincing the wealthy to part with their Nuyen and to invest in his company's various financial products. Yang soon found himself developing another skill that would bring him one step closer to the shadows. Not wanting to merely rely on his investment analysts to ensure superior return on his client's investments, Yang would create a competitive edge by acquiring inside information on his competitors and potential investments through theft, bribery and any other means at his disposal. | |||
It wasn't long before Wuxing noticed his underhanded tactics and rather than reprimanding him, reallocated him to the "Opposition Research" division, where teams of corporate infiltrators were sent across the globe to steal the secrets of their competitors and sabotage their efforts. Discovering a natural talent for corporate espionage, it wasn't long before he was put in charge of his own team. At the same time, this rapid success in his career led him to fall to vice, developing a novacoke addiction among other things. This eventually took a toll as an ill-planned op due to Yang's callousness resulted in his entire team being slaughtered with him narrowly escaping. Assuming him to be KIA, Wuxing followed standard procedure and burnt him, revoking his SIN and access to his assets to deny any association with him. | |||
After realising that there was nothing left for him in Hong Kong, he made his way to Seattle, a city he had always liked when he was there on business. Viewing it as a city of opportunity, Yang is determined to build a fortune for himself as an independant Shadowrunner. | |||
== Narrative Significant Qualities == | == Narrative Significant Qualities == | ||
===Positive=== | ===Positive=== | ||
Bilingual: As a Hong Kong native, Backseat is fluent in both English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin) | |||
First Impression/Honest Face: Knowing how to make a good impression on others and get on their good side has been crucial to his career, both in Wuxing and the shadows. | |||
Technical School Education: As a youth, Backseat excelled in his studies and advanced rapidly through the corporate education system. | |||
===Negative=== | ===Negative=== | ||
Addiction (Moderate)(Novacoke) - Backseat became a frequent user of Novacoke during his corporate career, eventually becoming addicted. | |||
Allergy (Common)(Dog) - Allergic to dogs | |||
Did You Just Call Me Dumb? - Unable to contain himself at times, Backseat can let his self-amusement get the better of him. | |||
Phobia (Uncommon, Mild)(Spirits) - Raise in a highly superstitious family, the sight of Spirits has always given him chills. | |||
==Run History== | ==Run History== | ||
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|Name= | |Name= Clark Jamis | ||
|Loyalty= | |Loyalty= 1 | ||
|Chips=Even | |Chips=Even | ||
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|Name= | |Name=Elizabeth Kim | ||
|Loyalty= | |Loyalty=2 | ||
|Chips=Even | |Chips=Even | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
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|Name= | |Name= Katya Volkova | ||
|Loyalty= | |Loyalty=2 | ||
|Chips=Even | |||
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|Name=Kevin Lau | |||
|Loyalty=2 | |||
|Chips=Even | |||
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|Name=Mike Clay | |||
|Loyalty=3 | |||
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==SINs== | ==SINs== | ||
John WU (SFC) | |||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
=== Clothing === | === Clothing === | ||
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!Related Run(s) | !Related Run(s) | ||
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| | |Local Bar Patron - THE Sports Bar | ||
| | |A Downtown bar and grill with large trid screens displaying live sports. Popular amongst sports fans and university students. Rumored to be Mafia owned and is a hangout for some of their members. Backseat frequents THE Sports Bar when he wants to have a drink around familiar faces while gambling on sports. P.g. 63 Seattle 2072 | ||
https://shadowrun.fandom.com/wiki/THE_Sports_Bar | |||
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| | |Local Bar Patron - Lee Chee Garden | ||
| | |Small Chinese family restaurant located Downtown offering cheap food with slow service. Has a dingy bar area. Also a front for the Yellow Lotus Triad to sell BTL chips and drugs. P.g. 54 Seattle 2072 | ||
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| | |Local Bar Patron - Tickler's | ||
| | |Independent Strip club popular with Downtown's working class and travelling suits. A regular haunt for Backseat on a night out.P.g. 63 Seattle 2072 | ||
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Latest revision as of 05:44, 24 December 2024
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| Edgelord Social Infiltration Face and Legwork specialist. | |
|---|---|
| Discord | terzho |
| [https://www.reddit.com/user/terzho/ terzho terzho] | |
| Wiki User | Terzho |
| Metatype | Human (Metavariant) |
| Street Cred | 0 |
| Notoriety | 0 |
| Public Awareness | 0 |
| CDP | 2 |
| Folder | [1] |
| Priority | Metatype - C Attributes - A Magic/Resonance - E Skills - B Resources - D |
| #Max IGs/Ascension | 1 |
Character Information
Summary
Whether in the boardroom of a AAA megacorp or the smoke filled drug den of a gang boss, if there's a deal to be made, Yang is there to ensure that his team comes out on top. A former corporate operator, Yang has fallen off the ladder and into the shadows. His professional background gives him in-depth knowledge of megacorporate operations whilst his aura of easy-confidence and trustworthiness, allows him to blend into any social setting, until it's time to con and swindle his mark.
Physically, he is a charming if not unassuming mundane human, often dressed in a well-fitted suit. Outside of social situations, Yang "leads from the rear" often giving directions on subjects he has surface-level knowledge of mixed in with cliche management catch phrases, earning him the nickname "Backseat".
Whilst an absolute professional while on a run, he is a self-described degenerate with a moderate novacoke addiction, frequent gambler and a proclivity for the working ladies. Despite his vices, he is a genuinely gregarious person who is quick to strike up a conversation, as evidenced by his rapidly expanding rolodex of contacts.
Goals
Backseat runs so that he can fund his lifestyle of nihlistic degeneracy. In his moments of sobriety when he contemplates longer term goals, they would be defined as such:
- Acquire ware to compensate for physical weaknesses - Further develop his skillset - Build a reputation of competance and reliability with Seattle's Syndicates and Megacorp Johnsons. - Acquire an exotic pet to upgrade with expensive ware - Achieve a lifestyle of luxury and comfort
Background
Born in a Hong Kong corporate enclave to a Wuxing wageslave couple, Yang was the youngest of three children. Excelling in his studies, he found himself fast-tracked through the corporate education system, before receiving his placement in Wuxing subsidiary, Albion Mutual Funds. It was here he learnt the gift of the gab, convincing the wealthy to part with their Nuyen and to invest in his company's various financial products. Yang soon found himself developing another skill that would bring him one step closer to the shadows. Not wanting to merely rely on his investment analysts to ensure superior return on his client's investments, Yang would create a competitive edge by acquiring inside information on his competitors and potential investments through theft, bribery and any other means at his disposal.
It wasn't long before Wuxing noticed his underhanded tactics and rather than reprimanding him, reallocated him to the "Opposition Research" division, where teams of corporate infiltrators were sent across the globe to steal the secrets of their competitors and sabotage their efforts. Discovering a natural talent for corporate espionage, it wasn't long before he was put in charge of his own team. At the same time, this rapid success in his career led him to fall to vice, developing a novacoke addiction among other things. This eventually took a toll as an ill-planned op due to Yang's callousness resulted in his entire team being slaughtered with him narrowly escaping. Assuming him to be KIA, Wuxing followed standard procedure and burnt him, revoking his SIN and access to his assets to deny any association with him.
After realising that there was nothing left for him in Hong Kong, he made his way to Seattle, a city he had always liked when he was there on business. Viewing it as a city of opportunity, Yang is determined to build a fortune for himself as an independant Shadowrunner.
Narrative Significant Qualities
Positive
Bilingual: As a Hong Kong native, Backseat is fluent in both English and Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin)
First Impression/Honest Face: Knowing how to make a good impression on others and get on their good side has been crucial to his career, both in Wuxing and the shadows.
Technical School Education: As a youth, Backseat excelled in his studies and advanced rapidly through the corporate education system.
Negative
Addiction (Moderate)(Novacoke) - Backseat became a frequent user of Novacoke during his corporate career, eventually becoming addicted.
Allergy (Common)(Dog) - Allergic to dogs
Did You Just Call Me Dumb? - Unable to contain himself at times, Backseat can let his self-amusement get the better of him.
Phobia (Uncommon, Mild)(Spirits) - Raise in a highly superstitious family, the sight of Spirits has always given him chills.
Run History
| Name | GM | Metaplot | Threat | Date of Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballroom Blitz | Robinton | Milk | 23 December 2085 |
Affiliations
Contacts
| Contact | Connection | Loyalty | Archetype | Profession | Aspects | Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Jamis | 4 | 1 | Fixer | Retired Seattle Politician | Seattle Government, Seattle Megacorp Executives, Seattle Syndicate Leaders, Seattle High Society, Shadow Community | Even |
| Elizabeth Kim | 3 | 2 | Legwork | Horizon Middle Manager | Horizon User Data, Horizon Corporate Affairs, Horizon Matrix Security, Infobroker | Even |
| Katya Volkova | 3 | 2 | Legwork | Rooftopper | Building Schematics, Seattle Urban Explorers Community, Seattle University Social Scene, Building Security | Even |
| Kevin Lau | 3 | 2 | Gear | SIN Forger | Seattle Government, Yellow Lotus Triad, SIN Forger, Fake Licenses, Synthface mask programming | Even |
| Mike Clay | 2 | 3 | Service | Driver | Driver, Seattle High Society Gossip, Seattle Routes and Shortcuts | Even |
Organizations
Allies
Enemies
In Character Information
Symbols and Signatures
Matrix Search Table
| Threshold | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 3 | |
| 6 |
Shadow Community Table
| Threshold | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 3 | |
| 5 |
Assensing Table
| Threshold | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | |
| 2 | |
| 3 | |
| 4 | |
| 5 |
SINs
John WU (SFC)
Appearance
Clothing
Matrix Persona
Character Plot Hooks
Here are characteristics of the character that GMs may take advantage of to add complications to runs, or to otherwise use when in use. If you want to use them in unrelated to runs, please ask first.
| Aspect | Information | Related Run(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Local Bar Patron - THE Sports Bar | A Downtown bar and grill with large trid screens displaying live sports. Popular amongst sports fans and university students. Rumored to be Mafia owned and is a hangout for some of their members. Backseat frequents THE Sports Bar when he wants to have a drink around familiar faces while gambling on sports. P.g. 63 Seattle 2072 | |
| Local Bar Patron - Lee Chee Garden | Small Chinese family restaurant located Downtown offering cheap food with slow service. Has a dingy bar area. Also a front for the Yellow Lotus Triad to sell BTL chips and drugs. P.g. 54 Seattle 2072 | |
| Local Bar Patron - Tickler's | Independent Strip club popular with Downtown's working class and travelling suits. A regular haunt for Backseat on a night out.P.g. 63 Seattle 2072 | |
| Aspect 4 | ||
| Aspect 5 |