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|Location=Downtown, Seattle Metroplex
|Location=Downtown, Seattle Metroplex
|Metatype= Drake (Formerly Human)
|Metatype= Western Drake (Bred) (Formerly Human)
|AwakenedEmergedOrMundane= Awakened
|AwakenedEmergedOrMundane= Awakened
|Gender= Male
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Mercury was also the recipient of the Dragonheart in Dunkelzahn's will, and is believed to be the lover of Nadja Deviar. He is a consummate professional and skilled combatant, favoring a quarterstaff weapon foci.  
Mercury was also the recipient of the Dragonheart in Dunkelzahn's will, and is believed to be the lover of Nadja Deviar. He is a consummate professional and skilled combatant, favoring a quarterstaff weapon foci.  


Ryan Mercury also  
Ryan Mercury also helps recently awakened Drakes to understand the changes that they go through and train them to use their power responsibly.
 
==Notes for GMs==
* Ryan Mercury is a Draconic Tradition physical adept, and is technically still in service of Dunkelzahn and has unwavering loyalty to Dunkelzahn.
* Ryan Mercury has a generally pleasant and jovial attitude, but will get serious if disrespected or if there is some great issue at hand
* He respects Shadowrunners who are completely dedicated to the life, and has a dim view of tourists.


==Aspects Description==
==Aspects Description==
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|Aspect=Too Busy For You
|Description=This is an example negative aspect. You can write the fluff text here. Be sure to clear the negative aspect with thematics. If you do not wish to have a negative aspect, feel free to delete this section.
|Description= Ryan Mercury is busy being the protagonist of a classic trilogy of novels, and other such exploits. Should you call on his aid, roll 2d6. On a 2 or 3, he is too busy to help you at the moment. The GM should describe some sort of implausible adventure he is busy having. 
|HasThematicsApproval=No
|HasThematicsApproval=Yes
|}}
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|Aspect=Dunkelzahn's will
|Description=Quicksilver will never go against the will of Dunkelzahn, as sometimes strange and nonsensical as it is, he seems to know more about the Great Dragon's desires than almost anyone else. If the request made would go against Dunk's will or not serve to advance the will then Ryan Mercury will not assist
|HasThematicsApproval=Yes
|}}
|}}
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|Aspect=Example Positive Aspect
|Aspect=Adept
|Description=This is an example positive aspect. You can write the fluff in here. Duplicate this section as many times as needed for your contact.
|Description=Ryan Mercury is a powerful Physical Adept of the Warrior's Way
|}}
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{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=Assets, Incorporated
|Description=Need something that you can't ordinarily get? Quicksilver has contacts all over the world and all through the shadows. +2 to checks about acquiring Forbidden or Restricted Gear.
|}}
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{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=Shadowrunning Essentials
|Description=Sometimes you really need something that is a bit out of reach. +2 to acquire items between 14 and 16 Availability.
|}}
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{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=Shadow Star
|Description=If there's someone worth knowing in the shadows, Quicksilver at least knows of them. +2 to Knowledge checks about shadow personalities, be it runners, syndicate members or other criminal enterprises, and +2 to Networking checks to put you in contact with the dregs of society.
|}}
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{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=LA Native
|Description=Quicksilver grew up in the harsh realities of El Infierno, and while he doesn't have a lot of connection to that part of his life, he keeps an eye on the old neighborhood. +2 to Los Angles related knowledge and networking.
|}}
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{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=Spy Games
|Description=Ryan Mercury is an expert in the game of espionage and can help solve some of the trickier conundrums it creates. +2 checks for espionage, assassination and general spycraft.
|}}
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{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=Dracocraft
|Description=When you're the first Drake in the Sixth World, you pick up a lot about dragons, dragon and drake culture, and the who's who of the scaly world. +2 to checks about dracoforms of all types as well as dragon schemes
|}}
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{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=Bonk!
|Description=Mercury is an expert with all forms of clubs, and can be used as a sensei for the Clubs skill, as well as obtain clubs of all kinds. He is also an expert in Bartitsu, Jogo du Pau and Quarter Staff Fighting martial arts.
|}}
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{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=Security, circumventing and securing.
|Description=There's very few security systems that Ryan Mercury has not defeated, astral or physical. If there is a security structure in place or that you need obtained, Ryan Mercury can help you.
|}}
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{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=Extracting information
|Description=Need information pulled out a captive but don't want to get your own hands dirty? Quicksilver has you covered.
|}}
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{{PositiveAspect|
|Aspect=Foundation Relations
|Description=While not of a great amount of use to him, if you need foci, formulae, or other magical goodies that the Draco Foundation has access to, Ryan Mercury has access to them as well.
|}}
|}}
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Latest revision as of 17:59, 12 August 2022

Ryan Mercury
Ryan Mercury.jpg
Shadowrunner
Leader of Assets Incorporated
First Drake to awaken in the Sixth World
Dunkelzahn's personal assassin
Contact OwnerOrionsRequiem
Owner's Discord NameOrionsRequiem#2524
Connection8
ArchetypeGeneralist
LocationDowntown, Seattle Metroplex
MetatypeWestern Drake (Bred) (Formerly Human)
GenderMale
Awakened/EmergedAwakened
AgeMiddle-Aged?
Preferred Payment MethodNuyen, Favors (Shadowrunning jobs)
Hobbies/ViceCards, Whiskey
Personal LifeTaken
FactionDraco Foundation
AspectsDunkelzahn's will
Adept
Assets
Incorporated
Shadowrunning Essentials
Shadow Star
LA Native
Spy Games
Dracocraft
Bonk!
Security
circumventing and securing.
Extracting information
Foundation Relations
Too Busy For You



Overview

Ryan "Quicksilver" Mercury is the first Drake to awaken in the Sixth World and Dunkelzahn's friend and confidant during the former President's life. He was the Big D's personal spy and assassin and a skilled Shadowrunner even before those days. Since the death of the Great Dragon, Mercury has been employed by the Draco Foundation as an on-call shadowrunner and leader of the elite shadowrunning team "Assets Inc."

Mercury was also the recipient of the Dragonheart in Dunkelzahn's will, and is believed to be the lover of Nadja Deviar. He is a consummate professional and skilled combatant, favoring a quarterstaff weapon foci.

Ryan Mercury also helps recently awakened Drakes to understand the changes that they go through and train them to use their power responsibly.

Notes for GMs

  • Ryan Mercury is a Draconic Tradition physical adept, and is technically still in service of Dunkelzahn and has unwavering loyalty to Dunkelzahn.
  • Ryan Mercury has a generally pleasant and jovial attitude, but will get serious if disrespected or if there is some great issue at hand
  • He respects Shadowrunners who are completely dedicated to the life, and has a dim view of tourists.

Aspects Description

Aspect Description
Too Busy For You Ryan Mercury is busy being the protagonist of a classic trilogy of novels, and other such exploits. Should you call on his aid, roll 2d6. On a 2 or 3, he is too busy to help you at the moment. The GM should describe some sort of implausible adventure he is busy having.
Dunkelzahn's will Quicksilver will never go against the will of Dunkelzahn, as sometimes strange and nonsensical as it is, he seems to know more about the Great Dragon's desires than almost anyone else. If the request made would go against Dunk's will or not serve to advance the will then Ryan Mercury will not assist
Adept Ryan Mercury is a powerful Physical Adept of the Warrior's Way
Assets, Incorporated Need something that you can't ordinarily get? Quicksilver has contacts all over the world and all through the shadows. +2 to checks about acquiring Forbidden or Restricted Gear.
Shadowrunning Essentials Sometimes you really need something that is a bit out of reach. +2 to acquire items between 14 and 16 Availability.
Shadow Star If there's someone worth knowing in the shadows, Quicksilver at least knows of them. +2 to Knowledge checks about shadow personalities, be it runners, syndicate members or other criminal enterprises, and +2 to Networking checks to put you in contact with the dregs of society.
LA Native Quicksilver grew up in the harsh realities of El Infierno, and while he doesn't have a lot of connection to that part of his life, he keeps an eye on the old neighborhood. +2 to Los Angles related knowledge and networking.
Spy Games Ryan Mercury is an expert in the game of espionage and can help solve some of the trickier conundrums it creates. +2 checks for espionage, assassination and general spycraft.
Dracocraft When you're the first Drake in the Sixth World, you pick up a lot about dragons, dragon and drake culture, and the who's who of the scaly world. +2 to checks about dracoforms of all types as well as dragon schemes
Bonk! Mercury is an expert with all forms of clubs, and can be used as a sensei for the Clubs skill, as well as obtain clubs of all kinds. He is also an expert in Bartitsu, Jogo du Pau and Quarter Staff Fighting martial arts.
Security, circumventing and securing. There's very few security systems that Ryan Mercury has not defeated, astral or physical. If there is a security structure in place or that you need obtained, Ryan Mercury can help you.
Extracting information Need information pulled out a captive but don't want to get your own hands dirty? Quicksilver has you covered.
Foundation Relations While not of a great amount of use to him, if you need foci, formulae, or other magical goodies that the Draco Foundation has access to, Ryan Mercury has access to them as well.

Dicepools

Dicepools
Knowledge Checks 10 + Loyalty + Aspects
Active Checks 10 + Loyalty + Aspects
Gear Acquisition Checks 10 + Loyalty + Aspects
Networking Checks 10 + Loyalty + Aspects


Network

Player Characters with this Contact

NameLoyaltyChips
Delphi4Even
Katherine Tyler5Even
Red Rain4Even
Shy4Even
Zenith5Even


NPC who know this contact

Narrative Significant Runs

NameGMMetaplotDate of Run
The Money PitSarcarian8 August 2082
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