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|Profession= | |Profession= <center> Casino Owner <center> | ||
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|Shortblurb1= Rich kid trying to make it on his own. | |Shortblurb1= <center> Rich kid trying to make it on his own. <center> | ||
|Shortblurb2= Rarely turns down a good game or bet. | |Shortblurb2= <center> Rarely turns down a good game or bet. <center> | ||
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|Archetype= | |Archetype= Networking | ||
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Crazy Eight is an up and coming man born into wealthy and well connected parents. Though as of late he has been attempting to make a name for himself amongst the shadows | Crazy Eight is an up and coming man born into wealthy and well connected parents. Though as of late he has been attempting to make a name for himself amongst the shadows. Being smart enough to accept their help and use their fortune to make this goal of his possible. His mother being a high ranking official in the Triads. His father the owner of a chain of Casino's in the Pueblo Corporate Council and the California Free State. Both power and knowledge at his disposal in spades. Though it has been more difficult for him among the triad portion due to cyber and bioware implanted in his body when he was a child so he could survive. Though he simply sees this as another card on the table he simply needs to take into account when placing his bets. | ||
==Aspects Description== | ==Aspects Description== | ||
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{{PositiveAspect| | {{PositiveAspect| | ||
|Aspect=Casino Owner | |||
|Description=Crazy Eight is owner to the Crazy Eights Casino in the Downtown area of Seattle near the border of Tacoma. This can be used as a meet area for runs, a place to make more Nuyen, a place to simply relax, and if he likes you enough, a VIP pass to wherever you want in said casino. | |Description=Crazy Eight is owner to the Crazy Eights Casino in the Downtown area of Seattle near the border of Tacoma. This can be used as a meet area for runs, a place to make more Nuyen, a place to simply relax, and if he likes you enough, a VIP pass to wherever you want in said casino. | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
{{PositiveAspect| | {{PositiveAspect| | ||
|Aspect=Curious little thing | |Aspect=Curious little thing | ||
|Description= | |Description=+2 Dicepool to find out about hidden or potentially classified information, the excitement of the unknown addicting to him. | ||
|}} | |||
{{PositiveAspect | |||
|Aspect=High Roller | |||
|Description=+2 Dicepool pertaining to wealthy individuals. | |||
|}} | |}} | ||
{{PositiveAspect | {{PositiveAspect | ||
|Aspect= | |Aspect=In the Shadows | ||
|Description=+2 Dicepool to | |Description=+2 to the Dicepool involving anything pertaining to Shadowrunners or contacting them. | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
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{{PositiveAspect| | {{PositiveAspect| | ||
|Aspect=Wanna make a bet? | |Aspect=Wanna make a bet? | ||
|Description=Whenever contacted for any requests, the player contacting Crazy Eight can choose to "place a bet." Where upon the GM and player play a very brief game of the GMs choice (use edge if expediency is | |Description=Whenever contacted for any requests, the player contacting Crazy Eight can choose to "place a bet." Where upon the GM and player play a very brief game of the GMs choice (use edge vs Crazy Eight's connection rating if expediency is prefered.) If the player wins said game, they gain an additional +2 bonus to the dicepool for whatever request they made. However, should the player lose they instead take a -2 penalty to the dicepool. | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
Latest revision as of 01:22, 29 June 2023
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| Contact Owner | TitanShock |
|---|---|
| Owner's Discord Name | TidanShock#6370 |
| Connection | 8 |
| Public Contact? | Yes |
| Archetype | Networking |
| Metatype | Human |
| Awakened/Emerged | Awakened |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 31 |
| Preferred Payment Method | Nuyen |
| Hobbies/Vice | Card Games |
| Personal Life | Single |
| Faction | Eighty-Eights Triad |
| Aspects | Example Negative Aspect Casino Owner Curious little thing Triad Networking Wanna make a bet? In the Shadows High Roller |
Overview
Crazy Eight is an up and coming man born into wealthy and well connected parents. Though as of late he has been attempting to make a name for himself amongst the shadows. Being smart enough to accept their help and use their fortune to make this goal of his possible. His mother being a high ranking official in the Triads. His father the owner of a chain of Casino's in the Pueblo Corporate Council and the California Free State. Both power and knowledge at his disposal in spades. Though it has been more difficult for him among the triad portion due to cyber and bioware implanted in his body when he was a child so he could survive. Though he simply sees this as another card on the table he simply needs to take into account when placing his bets.
Aspects Description
| Aspect | Description |
|---|---|
| Example Negative Aspect | |
| Casino Owner | Crazy Eight is owner to the Crazy Eights Casino in the Downtown area of Seattle near the border of Tacoma. This can be used as a meet area for runs, a place to make more Nuyen, a place to simply relax, and if he likes you enough, a VIP pass to wherever you want in said casino. |
| Curious little thing | +2 Dicepool to find out about hidden or potentially classified information, the excitement of the unknown addicting to him. |
| High Roller | +2 Dicepool pertaining to wealthy individuals. |
| In the Shadows | +2 to the Dicepool involving anything pertaining to Shadowrunners or contacting them. |
| Triad Networking | +2 Dicepool to any checks regarding knowledge about the Triads or to contact people that work within them. |
| Wanna make a bet? | Whenever contacted for any requests, the player contacting Crazy Eight can choose to "place a bet." Where upon the GM and player play a very brief game of the GMs choice (use edge vs Crazy Eight's connection rating if expediency is prefered.) If the player wins said game, they gain an additional +2 bonus to the dicepool for whatever request they made. However, should the player lose they instead take a -2 penalty to the dicepool. |
Dicepools
| Dicepools | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge Checks | 12 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety |
| Active Checks | 6 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety |
| Gear Acquisition Checks | 8 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety |
| Networking Checks | 16 + Loyalty + Aspects - Notoriety |
Network
Player Characters with this Contact
| Name | Loyalty | Chips |
|---|---|---|
| Eidolon | 1+2 | Even |
| Hibiscus | 2 | Even |
| Nearl | 1 | Even |
NPC who know this contact
Narrative Significant Runs
| Name | GM | Metaplot | Date of Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| The 0th Law of Thermodynamics | John | The Metroplex Governor Race of '84 | 19 July 2084 |
| Who Can Say No To This Face, Part 3 | TidanShock | When the hunters came to town | 28 June 2084 |
| Going Catfishing | TidanShock | 17 November 2083 |