Joe Cool

Joe Cool

Plug
Getting old in the crime scene is all a matter of obstinance.
Contact Owner	avisionofdoom
Owner's Discord Name	@workplacehazard
Connection	4
Public Contact?	Yes
Archetype	Custom(G,K,N,A)
Location	Redmond, Seattle
Metatype	Human
Gender	Masculine (He/him)
Awakened/Emerged	Awakened
Age	60
Preferred Payment Method	Credstick
Hobbies/Vice	Elven wine, race track betting
Personal Life	Widowed
Aspects	Hustler Man of The People Father Street N.Y. State of Mind Lies Upon Lies The Best Defense Fuel for the Fire Make Your Own Luck Word on the Street "Your reputation precedes you." "I've seen it all before."

Overview

A cool and calm older man, looking not unlike the father of many a young upstart. Joe is subtly confident, knows everybody in the neighborhood, and knows how to get whatever it is you need.

He was born SINless, grew up a ganger, tried his hand at corp-sec, and washed out back to the streets all the same. His SIN is fake, but his hookup is real. He won't say where he gets anything, but he'd love to introduce you to some 'old friends' if you happen to need something a little more specific. Joe's a man of the people, just trying to make the world go 'round. You want some milspec shit? Call a corp kid.

Aspects Description

All negative aspects are adapted from existing contacts.

Aspect	Description
Hustler	Joe is always working, if not for him, then for the people of Redmond. Always make an Availability Test for this Contact with their Connection +3 than normal.
"Your reputation precedes you."	The Street has a long-term memory, chummer. When you flubbed that job or got hooked on nose candy, someone took note, of that you can be sure. Notoriety has a double penalty when dealing with him: subtract twice the runner's Notoriety from any check he is asked to do.
Man of The People	The Sprawl is tough, but we'll get through it together. Joe may have a runner's discretion, but he knows where he lays his head at night. He will never go against the people of Redmond, this includes local gangs and syndicates (Red Hot Nukes, The 162s, Rusted Stilettos).
"I've seen it all before."	Nothing really surprises an old man. Dealing big ticket items is how the bills get paid, even if you gotta work for 'em. Joe Cool gains a +2 on tests relating to items of availability 16 or higher.
Father Street	If you want something legal, grab a fake and go shopping at a Stuffer Shack. Joe is The Plug, and he's not interested in dealing easy, cheap stuff. Joe gains a +2 on tests relating to items of restricted or forbidden availability.
N.Y. State of Mind	The hard days don't get easier, and they never really stop. Sometimes all you can do is put the pain on hold until tomorrow. Joe gets that. He gets a +2 on tests relating to drugs or pharmaceuticals.
Lies Upon Lies	For some people, honesty comes easy. Must be nice. For the rest of us, we need a good fake and a story to tell the Pawns. Joe Cool gains a +2 on tests relating to fake SINs and licenses.
The Best Defense	Whatever you prefer, you better have a daily driver, a backup, and something up your sleeve too. Joe Cool gets a +2 on tests relating to weapons.
Fuel for the Fire	In the old days, we didn't need all this military grade drek just to make a dent. Now? You'll be lucky to KO a vatjob with a triple tap of explosive ammo. Must be something in the water. Joe gets a +2 on tests relating to ammunition.
Make Your Own Luck	Magic is like cheating, but in real life. For Joe Cool, this is not a condemnation, but the highest praise one could sing. The game isn't fair, what's the point in pretending it is? He's culminated a modest but eclectic collection of magical items and equipment. Joe has a +2 on tests relating to magical gear.
Word on the Street	Joe has lived in Redmond so long he might as well be an institution. While he doesn't know everything, or everyone, he always keeps an eye turned inward, watching out for him and his. Joe has a +2 on tests relating to Redmond and it's community.

Dicepools

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

Network

Player Characters with this Contact

Name	Loyalty	Chips
Doggie Bag	1	Even

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