Backseat

Backseat

Edgelord Social Infiltration Face and Legwork specialist.
Discord	terzho
Reddit	terzho
Wiki User	Terzho
Metatype	Human
Street Cred	0
Notoriety	0
Public Awareness	0
CDP	10
Folder	[1]
Priority	Metatype - C Attributes - A Magic/Resonance - E Skills - B Resources - D
#Max IGs/Ascension	2

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 competence and reliability with Seattle's Syndicates and Megacorp Johnsons.
• Buy a yacht (or other small boat) and join Everett Yacht Club (Patron of the Arts (Private Club))
• Gain access to pride and envy at Dante's Inferno
• 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.

Alibi: Quick to think up of an excuse.

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) - Raised in a highly superstitious family, the sight of Spirits has always given him chills. Ironically, he discovered during a run that he was able to summon wild spirits by praying to his ancestors for help (probably due to how entertaining his paniced prayers were to the spirit). In emergency situations he will do this despite his fear of spirits.

Run History

Name	GM	Metaplot	Threat	Date of Run
Guess We're Doing Deadshots Now	Asmodeus		Medium	21 March 2086
A pirates Cup	Speckgespenst	Environmentalism Was Just a Phase	Medium	7 March 2086
No Cocaine in the Bedroom, Please	Robinton		Milk	23 February 2086
Ballroom Blitz	Robinton		Milk	23 December 2085
Where the Wild Things Dwell	Eddren		High	21 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	3	Legwork	Rooftopper	Building Schematics, Seattle Urban Explorers Community, Building Security, University of Washington Social Scene	Even
Kevin Lau	3	2	Gear	SIN Forger	Yellow Lotus Triad, SIN Forger, Fake Licenses, Synthface mask programming	Even
Mike Clay	2	3	Service	Driver	Seattle High Society Gossip, Seattle Routes and Shortcuts, White Glove Chauffeurs	Even
Victor 'Vic' Reyes	2	3	Legwork	Knight-Errant Gang Crime Detective	Knight-Errant Gang Crime Detective, Seattle Gangs, Knight-Errant police procedures	Even
Frank Grover	3	1	Networking	KE middle management	Corrupt cop network, KE Coordinator, Emergency call, You are family	Even

In Character Information

Matrix Search Table

Threshold	Result
1	Listed as the owner of independent business consulting firm "Backseat Solutions - We steer the deal, you take the credit."
3	Commcode and Address
6	Associate of former Seattle politician and known fixer - Clark Jamis

Shadow Community Table

Threshold	Result
1	Is a Shadowrunner
3	Specialises in negotiation, social infiltration and engineering.
5	Was a former operator for Wuxing's opposition research department before he fragged a mission and got his team killed and his SIN/identity burnt by the Megacorp forcing him to start again in Seattle.

Assensing Table

Threshold	Result
1	Mundane. General state of health and general emotional state/impression
2	Implanted commlink and Skilljack 4 in the brain.
3	General diagnosis for toxins and diseases suffered.
4	Mnemonic Enhancer 2 in the brain, 5.6 essence
5	General diagnosis for toxins and diseases suffered.

SINs

John WU (SFC)

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 https://shadowrun.fandom.com/wiki/THE_Sports_Bar
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
Patron of the Arts - Dante's Inferno	Seattle's premier nightclub Downtown. Dante's Inferno P.g. 49 Seattle 2072
Patron of the Arts - 77	Highly exclusive private invite-only club in Renton, hidden between a neighbourhood bar and a men's clothing store. Interior styled after an old century gentlemen's club. Backseat visits the club less frequently than his local favourites, using it as a place to gather rumours/news and meet contacts from Seattle's High Society/Corporate Executive class. P.g. 95 Seattle 2072
Wild Spirits Index: 1	Raised in a traditional and superstitious Chinese household, Backseat has a tendency to fallback on praying to his ancestors when he finds himself in extremely stressful situations. This has resulted in wild spirits being summoned.