Highlander
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| Adept face and bodysnatcher | |
|---|---|
| The world of espionage is a lot | |
| scarier when they could be anyone | |
| or anywhere at anytime | |
| Discord | @Tráta#6855 |
| Reddit Name | |
| Metatype | Elf |
| Street Cred | 0 |
| Notoriety | 0 |
| Public Awareness | 0 |
| CDP | 8 |
| D.O.B. | January 3rd, 2013 |
| Age | 72 |
| Folder | Link Here |
| Priority | Metatype - C Attributes - B Magic/Resonance - C Skills - B Resources - E |
Character Information
Summary
Shamus is short for an elf, though his size lends itself to covering a wide spectrum of sizes for his profession. He is in below-average shape, though his preferred line of work isnt as physically intensive as the trids potray it. His curly brown hair is kept the way he likes it, as his powers often reduce the need for haircuts or any special care. His soft brown eyes have an attentiveneness to them, as though he's always paying close attention to everything around him. His beard, though scruffy, wraps nicely around his lower face. His skin seems full of color, though due to his powers its easy to keep a healthy glow. He often seems tired, though he is good at hiding this when necessary.
"Highlander" is a mellow guy, and as you might expect of a spy, does much more listening than talking despite his specialty. His emotions, be they happy, angry, sad, or scared, could be decribed as subtle and muted compared with your average person. He is sensitve to noise and prefers quiet, softer sounds. He often carries around old books, the old-fashioned paper kind, which he collects and will sometimes show off to someone who seems interested. Though it may be a product of his constant difficulty sleeping, he often appears contemplative or deep in thought. Maybe it's part of the facade, as you'd never expect such a regular seeming joe to be an agent for the man; and that's the point.
Goals
- Find some concrete goals
Background
Shamus taggart was born on January 3rd, 2013 in Belfast, the only child of two poor catholic parents. His mother was a policewoman, and was killed in a magically enhanced bombing soon after returning to her duties. His father was a humble shopkeeper, emotionally and mentally absent after the sudden death of his wife. Turbulent times and a mentally unwell father brought shamus to desperate times, and in 2037 he was caught trying to rob a bank by using his adept powers to impersonate the manager. However, the newly formed Tir Na Nog government took an interest in his fledgling skillset and took him him; He trained with them for some time, and began his work in espionage, Working primarily as an infiltrator in english-speaking areas of the world, his human father passed away weeks before the Catholic Church was banned from the country, likely having attended one of the last catholic masses in ireland. Much of Shamus' work was either minor or classified, though he may have played some role in intelligence efforts in the late armistice period of the 2nd eurowar. Though there were success and failures throughout his career, shamus narrowly escaped death when a turncoat agent exposed a long-term operation within ARES Macrotechnologies. Most of the team was killed, several more captured, and only a few escaped. After a through debreifing, Shamus was reassigned to seattle with a newly formed team of veteran agents on a low-profile indefinite mission to colelct information on everything happening in the area. With no remaining family and a long life ahead, he finds himself often wondering what his purpose is and what direction he should go. For now, moving up in the organization and reading science fiction books is good enough for him.
Narrative Significant Qualities
Positive
- Bilingual
- Born and raised in a country that spoke more than just English, it serves him well to know more than a few languages.
- College Education
- Highlander has been around awhile, why waste downtime?
- Mentor Spirit (Seducer)
- Vice isn't virtue, but in a line of work that could end your life at any moment, why not have some fun?
- Method Actor
- Getting into the mentality of a role is vital for coming up with a lie on the spot. Especially when maintained for a long time.
- Shoot First, Don't Ask
- You don't live this long in espionage without knowing when to pull the trigger first and ask questions later.
Negative
- Faceless
- Spend enough time having countless different faces and identities, and it'll start to weigh you down too
- Insomnia (Full)
- After countless years worrying over his cover, his mission, or simply remembering everything he has done and seen, it's become difficult to sleep
- SINner (Tir Na Nog)
- Highlander works for Tir Na Nog intelligence
Run History
| Name | GM | Metaplot | Threat | Date of Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raid on Daze | KaterSalem | ShadowHaven Shutdown | High | 17 August 2083 |
| Munitions Misplacement | Eva | Deadly | 1 August 2083 | |
| Dont mess with granny | Eva | Medium | 28 March 2083 | |
| An Ancient Forgotten Memory | Aurora | High | 9 March 2083 |
Affiliations
Contacts
| Contact | Connection | Loyalty | Archetype | Profession | Aspects | Chips |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8ball | 1 | 6 | Service | Decker | Data hoarder, Metahuman Interest | Even |
| Jenny Rivers | 1 | 6 | Service | Construction Worker | Meathead, This road is closed, Blue Collar Smuggler, Commercial Grade Explosives | Even |
| Alessa P | 4 | 3 | Fixer | Owner of The Daze | The Daze, Shadow Connections, Ear to the Ground, Punk Rocker, Bootleggers | Even |
| Dullahan | 4 | 3 | Fixer(G,N,A,K) | Espionage Agent | Government Funded, Awakened Operatives, Listening Post, The Local Talent, Self Sustaining Operations: | Even |
| Ether | 5 | 3 | Fixer | Fixer | Smuggler, Armorer, Vehicles, Elven Blood, Ganger Network, Seattle Underworld | Even |
| Bilge-Rat Jones | 3 | 2 | Service | Pirate/Smuggler | Shady Smuggler, Beneath Notice, Magical Countermeasures, Fool's Luck, Go Down With The Ship, Covered In Rats, Owns A Ship, Rat Shaman | Even |
| Kenneth "Flamesaw" Murphy | 2 | 1 | Custom(A,G,N,K) | Ganger / Tough Guy | Not the Brightest Bulb, Firesaw, Fraggin' Handsome, People Pleaser, WAIT I'm a runner too! | Even |
Organizations
Allies
Enemies
-10 Laesa rep
Matrix Search Table
| Threshold | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | Has the largest physical book collection in Northern Ireland, as of 2032 |
| 3 | Parents were interviewed in a news report on UGE babies in late 2013, his mother was killed in a terrorist bombing a month later. |
| 6 | He worked for the Tir Na Nog government, his job title was "Janitor". |
Shadow Community Table
| Threshold | Result |
|---|---|
| 1 | His name is highlander, which is a joke about his powers |
| 3 | He speaks 2 languages natively, and a 3rd very fluently |
| 5 | He may still have ties to the Tir Na Nog government |
SINs
| Name
Shamus Taggart |
Type
Real, Tir Na Nog |
Rating
N/A |
Licenses
Adept |
Media Mentions
None
ShadowGrid Profile Comments
None