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n o n - p l a y a b l e c h a r a c t e r s Saint Moses the Black | StatsMale • ?? • Human SummaryAlso known as Abba Moses the Robber, the Patron Saint of the Black Prophets. A former murderer and thief turned monk. He never stopped the violence even after becoming a monastic. He was known for knocking people unconscious and dragging them to Church. He’s dead but it’s believed his soul can still be accessed through tech and drugs and the net. |
 Madina | StatsFemale • 10 • Cyborg SummaryAn illegal part-human part-robot doll used for recreational copulation affairs on the black market. Any recollection of her former life has been erased from her memory and is stored in a secret file. She has been made for your sexual pleasure. Please, enjoy. |
 Nektarios Fionn | StatsMale • 39 • Human SummaryA full human with automated eardrums. He is a bitter war-dog who lost his wife to an expensive divorce. He works as a throw-away body guard to the daughter of the Nintendo CEO. His roommate’s name is Adam, and his Cybercom’s called Tamago-tan. |
 Adam Crell | StatsMale • 33 • Human SummaryA full human with a mind for Netrunning. He is another bitter war-dog, washed up with no one else but his roommate and Cybercom. He works as a throw-away body guard to the daughter of the Nintendo CEO. His roommate’s name is Nektarios, and his Cybercom’s called Inu-tan. |
 Cross Rosier | StatsMale • 9 • Human SummaryFull-time student at Graham Hill Elementary School, part-Tim delivery boy for Netrunner, Bastian Bastial. He frequents Cyberia from time-to-time and knows more than he thinks. His handle is littletea. You’ve been warned. |
 Bastian "Bass" Bastial | StatsMale • 25 • Human SummaryNetrunner extraordinaire with a junkie knowledge for tinkering with technology. He rummages the garbage for goods and turns them useful. He’s known to starve himself for days to acquire maximum potential on dopamine inducing toxins. He’s probably seen you before. He uses Cross Rosier as his delivery boy. |
 Hideko Tanori | StatsMale • 64 • Human SummaryNintendo CEO Figurehead. The Father of Anni Tanori. He may not be the man truly behind Nintendo, but he sure knows a lot and can act the part. He has a large fan base, and he makes the most of it. It’s better to do what he says if you want to keep your street cred. |
 Akira Endo | StatsMale • 48 • Human SummaryNintendo Vice President Figurehead. The father of Bianca and Patricia Endo. He has his own way with dealing with things, as an eccentric nut. But, don’t let his foolish ways get to you, the man has a plan. |
 Maruyama Yuki | StatsMale • 57 • Human SummaryMicrozon Executive. A tough guy who knows electronics. He works in the security sector and understands the importance of keeping trade secrets secret, which is why he wants to know yours. |
 Hayakawa Toshio | StatsMale • 71 • Human SummaryStarsoft Executive. Considered a mastermind with an over confidence in the arts. He loves design and making things complicated things simple. So what he says, and you’ll be better off. |
 Oe Masaki | StatsMale • 54 • Human SummaryStarsoft Executive. Cunning, clever, and kind. The man gets what he wants and always asks about it politely. In the case, he’s not getting what he wants, he’s got credit and Life Points to spare without getting his hands dirty. |
 Yukio Ko | StatsMale • 53 • Human SummaryPinkfong Executive. A big guy, not as friendly as the Baby Shark Logo sported on their merchandise. However, the man knows business. He is after all, a shark. |
 Gustava "Gus" Jenice | StatsFemale • 26 • Human SummaryOwner of The Atrium. She sells designer drugs to not just the Surplus but also the Netters. She knows a lot of people. Being on her good side, could still get you into trouble, but it’s better than being on her bad side, right? |
 Willis Schlage | StatsMale • 43 • Human SummaryOwner of Electric Rose. He knows some people, like executives. He doesn’t talk straight and shoots from the hip. His silver jaw is a health augmentation after a customer punched his lights out. |
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Alejandro Cuesta, 21
5'10" / 160 lbs
5'10" / 160 lbs
S T A T U S : SurplusE M P L O Y M E N T : CyberK-9 HandlerF L A W : Secretive. Collects paper-products.V I R T U E : Diligent.P E R S O N A L I T Y—
— Doesn’t care to take things too seriously when in the company of others. When discussion drags on, he takes to either excusing himself or, if not permitted, attempting to lighten the mood to the point where he can slip away.
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— When he's not on stabilizers, he prefers to keep his distance, as the face he presents towards his peers is a bit of a
— Easily inconvenienced and tends to regard interactions as either useful or not; can’t help but always feel rushed and dislikes those who idle or are generally slow.
— While cruel isn’t the best word to use, it comes close. Speaking venomously comes especially easily to him & he's not above using Fuzz as intimidation.
Good-natured, approachable, amiable. He is all of what makes a good peer. When the air is light, he’s known to enjoy a nice, pointless chat with his colleagues.— Doesn’t care to take things too seriously when in the company of others. When discussion drags on, he takes to either excusing himself or, if not permitted, attempting to lighten the mood to the point where he can slip away.
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Takes mood stabilizers. He's prescribed a dose for every shift, but overtime is a given & he'll often run out before his next refill. When this happens, it's not uncommon for him to visit High Times.— When he's not on stabilizers, he prefers to keep his distance, as the face he presents towards his peers is a bit of a
performance for him. Dislikes his true nature, but finds it difficult to avoid, so keeps to himself. For him, it’s more convenient to be regarded kindly.— Easily inconvenienced and tends to regard interactions as either useful or not; can’t help but always feel rushed and dislikes those who idle or are generally slow.
— While cruel isn’t the best word to use, it comes close. Speaking venomously comes especially easily to him & he's not above using Fuzz as intimidation.
A R M O R & W E A P O N R Y List and briefly described. Augmentations are listed and described here, as well. Pictures are optional (and pretty).
— Right hand & wrist newly augmented, replaced with a prosthetic after a burn accident; has yet to re-tattoo his social scan number.
— Wears a fire-proof suit while on the job, equipped with a glass helmet.
— Off-duty: dons civilian outer layer (hoodie, etc) & light body armor underneath, courtesy of the office. At this point, it's his second skin; one day, he'll take the plunge and augment his body.
— His
— Right hand & wrist newly augmented, replaced with a prosthetic after a burn accident; has yet to re-tattoo his social scan number.
— Wears a fire-proof suit while on the job, equipped with a glass helmet.
— Off-duty: dons civilian outer layer (hoodie, etc) & light body armor underneath, courtesy of the office. At this point, it's his second skin; one day, he'll take the plunge and augment his body.
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CyberK-9 partner, Fuzz, is equipped with jaws that have a bite force of 2000 psi and a retractable flamethrower. Its skin is cybernetic leather, capable of feeling pets. As for speed... It's quite slow, only able to keep up with Alex.S K I L L S— Standard Enforcer training.
— Handling others' CyberK9 partners; AI tend to feel a loyalty for him, too. Cyber equivalent of being good with animals.
— Also good with animals.
— Breaking in a book's spine.
— Literature.
— Handling others' CyberK9 partners; AI tend to feel a loyalty for him, too. Cyber equivalent of being good with animals.
— Also good with animals.
— Breaking in a book's spine.
— Literature.
R E L A T I O N S—
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Enforcers: His employers. He enjoys the holiday parties.—
Freemen’s Book Club: They know about his job, but he's a loyal customer to their pop-up shops. It takes a lot of convincing to get them to sell him books, but they have good reads. What they don't know, or at least haven't brought up yet, is that his book reviews are what get people to come in.—
Father: Calls him Alé. Moved out of his family home, i.e. his dad's apartment. Chef at The Shack. Lives near Aki Kurose.H I S T O R Y— His life didn't begin until training. He was a
— He knew of the outside world, but he was encouraged to stay on the straight & narrow, only ever going between school, home, & sometimes
— He was a good student, but higher education was a thing for Netters & learning that didn't leave him with much ambition. When the first option for the rest of his life presented itself, he took it. The enforcer recruiters came to visit his school during Career Day with
— Top of his class in standard training. Top of his class in K9 training.
— Been a year since he graduated from the academy.
— Online, he reviews books & has amassed a bit of a following under the alias
quiet, unassuming kid throughout school. Played underground football; kept to his team.— He knew of the outside world, but he was encouraged to stay on the straight & narrow, only ever going between school, home, & sometimes
The Shack to visit his dad at work or to pick up an extra shift.— He was a good student, but higher education was a thing for Netters & learning that didn't leave him with much ambition. When the first option for the rest of his life presented itself, he took it. The enforcer recruiters came to visit his school during Career Day with
a K9 unit & the rest is history. — Top of his class in standard training. Top of his class in K9 training.
— Been a year since he graduated from the academy.
— Online, he reviews books & has amassed a bit of a following under the alias
Zuf. What his followers don't know is that he's usually reading the paper copy; he'll still link the ebook under each review, though.C Y B E R C O MFuzz doubles as his cybercom, equipped with Starsoft David's speech synthesizer and a tendency to bark fire when confirming his paycheck.
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Bailey Hawkins, 29
H E I G H T / W E I G H T :5'10" / 150lbsS T A T U S : SurplusE M P L O Y M E N T : Former: CritiCare RaRe Team -- Current: AugmentationistF L A W : Intolerance. "You will find more relief praying to your corporate gods than you will begging at my feet as I've seen the results of ignorance, hate, and self-destruction. No longer will I aid those who will not help themselves."F L A W : Dehumanized. "More machine than human. My blood runs through cables, my thoughts processed through an artificial computer. What is there left of me, truly?"F L A W : Hedonistic. "Do not deprive me of the pleasures of the world. I've earned my stay."V I R T U E : Assertive. "I don't believe anyone knows what's best for themselves these days. I will make them listen to me, at least they may not flatline as long as I'm involved."V I R T U E : Focused. "I pledged to my practice with a righteous objective in mind, and nothing will sway me. Not even the ghosts of my past."P E R S O N A L I T YBailey's first impressions leave a lot to be desired, whether you meet her on the augmentation table or in The White Rabbit. Lacking in bedside manners and patience, Bailey often considers herself a straight-shooter and despises small talk or insignificant consolations. Have your credits ready to zip, for every dealing with her is a transaction. If one cannot offer her money, then they should prepare to compensate her personally.
A R M O R & W E A P O N R Y Augmentations:
A. CritiCare RaRe Forearm Implant V12.4.5. Forearm implant (in Bailey's case, right) installed onto every Assistant and Lead EMT Rapid Response Team Member. Deceptively bulky, the built-in toolset gives the user unparalleled stability and precision for even the most chaotic environments. The software is not meant to be modified in any way, though many users that retire from CritiCare RaRe tend to improve upon its limitations via NetRunners or trustworthy engineers. Includes Universal Jack to receive instant monitoring of target's vitals. "Ready. Steady. Incise!"
B. CHAMP Ind. Endoskeleton. Standard-issue skeleton transplant for every serviceman signed up into the AutoAmerican Army. While organic bodies have dramatically been reduced to stage war, there are still objectives that could use the finesse of a human touch. Investments into soldiers mean increasing their chances of survival. Thanks to the carbon fiber composition of the skeleton, their lives have never been more secure! "We put the Arm in Army. Along with every other limb!"
C. Microzon Cyberdeck. A commercial-grade Cyberdeck implant, allowing the user to take part in all of life's virtual amenities. Processes algorithms and applications to a great degree beyond human capability. Comms, transactions, and Net surfing are all quite literally before her very eyes. Also equipped to handle report uploads and downloads, such as real-time surgery exams and patient consultation. "We don't even need a slogan. You need this!"
D. CritiCare Ocular Implants V2. Both eyes have been replaced with state-of-the-art (for 2043) vision enchancements, such as 2x zoom, medical package software, and complete cyberdeck interactivity. "Spots mistakes before you even make them, making 20/20 hindsight a thing of the past."
E. CHAMP Ind. SubDermal Armor. Even if caught unawares, the user will be able to deflect light debris and non-ballistic damage. Slightly improves the weight behind her punches, should she decide to throw hands. "What do we say to shrapnel getting under your skin? Not today."
F. CritiCare Bio-Monitor, Regulator, and Auto-Injector. An implant for all circulatory and nervous systems monitoring and regulation. Gives the user real-time feedback for stability, emergency vitals, and chemical imbalances. When high levels of Norepinephrine are detected, Serotonin is injected automatically to calm her nerves. Abuse of the injector has been detected, yet neglected for updates or repairs. "A patient walked up to me the other day saying, "I'm a teepee, I'm a wigwam! I'm a teepee, I'm a wigwam!" I said, "Calm down man, you're too tense!""
Armor:
CritiCare RaRe EMT Field Armor. An outdated suit of armor that is more than capable of shrugging off handgun rounds, courtesy of CritiCare. Meant to give full mobility as well as protection in the event of firefights, allowing the wearer to finesse even field surgery without complication. Comes equipped with all the necessary supplies to get the job done, regularly stocked and accounted for by yours truly. 
Weapons:
2L-LYA. Widely known as Amnesia, this sidearm is a product of CHAMP Ind., a standard service weapon handed out to CritiCare EMTs in case of personal protection. Doesn't pack too much punch, but is reliable and easy to maintain. 
S K I L L SMedicine. Ranging from basic first aid application to literal brain surgery, Bailey is used to working under every type of pressure imaginable while patching up Netters and Surplus alike (though usually the former). While in chaotic environments, can only apply work through supplies on hand and requires her workshop to conduct anything more serious. Complicated work also requires time and resources, assuming her augmentations are still in commission.
Combat. Trained by the Army, she is able to maintain and handle most standard firearms. Due to her work as a medic, however, she has never fired a bullet outside of a range and morally opposes their use. Thankfully, self-defense is something she takes very seriously.
Business. While technically a professional, due to opening and running her own clinic, her experience and knowledge goes as far as her own front doors to keep the place open. Credits are steady enough, though impressive maneuvers still elude her.
Survival. Seattle is no easy place to live in, no matter your rank in the world. Bailey may live modestly thanks to her career, she also knows how to keep herself and others sewn up and shut up to see tomorrow (and not just literal stitches).
Research. Ever-learning when it comes to scientific breakthroughs in the medical community, Bailey knows how to find the right stuff and keep its knowledge secure in her brain. She had only ever cared to learn about logical, applicable things, though it seems her future is filled with uncertainties and superstitions.
R E L A T I O N SFamily
Mother. Jasmine Hawkins, 54. Security Systems Analyst for a lesser corporation known as Homeland Tech. Married her partner, April, when she was 23 and was the one that carried and birthed Bailey two years later.
Mother. April Hawkins, 55. Assistant Manager for Homeland Tech, Garfield branch. Married her partner, Jasmine, when she was 24 and through labwork donated part of her DNA to create Bailey.
Uncle. Dominic, 51. Bastard. Pedophile. Adulterer. Sociopath. Pin Technician of the Loose Pins. Known regular at the Axion Droid Shop.
Friends
JV. A fool who wastes himself in chemical cocktails and lead-slinging fights. Nonetheless, he has been making baby steps to improve mentally and that's good enough for Bailey. Plus, he's a regular and his credits are good.
Robin. A Netter, one of the only decent ones Bailey has ever met. Stops by her shop to get small work done from time to time, but she has a suspicion they just come in to see her.
Noel. Companion from her childhood that has followed her through the AutoAmerican Army and CritiCare RaRe Team. A real piece of PTSD work, but a ride-or-die; similar to Bailey. Might be why people think they must be related.
Acquaintances
Cheese Man. A wonder in peddling Soy dairy products, this young man makes her August Body Shop a regular stop, taking advantage of her love for cheese. She never learned his real name, and he never seems to care that she calls him Cheese Man.
Coriander. A DigiStreamer. That line of work is beyond Bailey, but apparently she makes good money just by looking pretty and chatting up real people in real time from the safety of her home. Not as much money as a Doll, but good money. They only know each other because Bailey saved her after a SWAT call went worst-case.
Baxter. A rodent in human form, if Bailey has ever seen one. Sniveling, snarky, suspicious. He has managed to bring in wiped implants, impossible to track, for her to install on various members from whatever group he's from. If the credits weren't too good to pass up, she would have booted him a long time ago.
H I S T O R YBorn in 2021, Bailey was raised with high expectations. Her parents were low on the corporate ladder, but should their daughter have the right education and determination, she could elevate them from the lowly Surplus status and straight into Netter levels. Bailey's time in school proved fruitful, showing a mind for medicine. Upon reaching her last year of high school, she was involved in an accident that left her hospitalized for five months. Falling behind on her work in record time, she barely scraped by into graduation.
Having failed to achieve higher education, her parents prompted a risky venture: gain a specialized skillset and secure a future through the AutoAmerican Army. With reluctance, Bailey signed up and was admitted to be a Field Medic. One year of Emergency Medical Technician training, she was found fit for service and underwent an extremely invasive endoskeleton transplantation surgery. Even after the standard procedure of chemically memory wiping the specific event, her nights are often night terror-inducing. Events in the field to help augmented soldiers only solidified her newfound trauma: dehumanization exists, and she is only a statistical victim.
After four years of service, she formally left the Army and returned to Seattle with new, dulled eyes. Victims of violence were ever-present, and medical assistance is one of the only true job securities. With this in mind, Bailey quickly joined CritiCare and put her abilities and implants to use. If she could help people from perishing in the gutters, then perhaps she could regain a semblance of humanity. If only it didn't shed an even greater shadow on her perception of humanity. Six years of CritiCare Rapid Response led to resignation and fatigue.
With the help of her mothers, Bailey opened up a new clinic on Lakeside called August Body Shop. In the last year, she has built more new relationships than she ever had previously. People may need the occasional emergency procedure, but most come in for augmentation implants, adjustments, or even tattoos (of which Bailey now has some experience, but does not tout herself or her shop as the place to go). Occasionally the sight of carbon fiber or titanium alloy skeletons draw out her PTSD, but thanks to her Bio-Monitor she could quickly get a handle on herself again.
Her favored places include The White Rabbit, The Black Hole, and her shop. She may not be a fan of certain clubs or strip joints, but she had no problem bringing home an input for a night. In fact, she claimed to bring a new person home every night for a month once, not too long ago.
Having failed to achieve higher education, her parents prompted a risky venture: gain a specialized skillset and secure a future through the AutoAmerican Army. With reluctance, Bailey signed up and was admitted to be a Field Medic. One year of Emergency Medical Technician training, she was found fit for service and underwent an extremely invasive endoskeleton transplantation surgery. Even after the standard procedure of chemically memory wiping the specific event, her nights are often night terror-inducing. Events in the field to help augmented soldiers only solidified her newfound trauma: dehumanization exists, and she is only a statistical victim.
After four years of service, she formally left the Army and returned to Seattle with new, dulled eyes. Victims of violence were ever-present, and medical assistance is one of the only true job securities. With this in mind, Bailey quickly joined CritiCare and put her abilities and implants to use. If she could help people from perishing in the gutters, then perhaps she could regain a semblance of humanity. If only it didn't shed an even greater shadow on her perception of humanity. Six years of CritiCare Rapid Response led to resignation and fatigue.
With the help of her mothers, Bailey opened up a new clinic on Lakeside called August Body Shop. In the last year, she has built more new relationships than she ever had previously. People may need the occasional emergency procedure, but most come in for augmentation implants, adjustments, or even tattoos (of which Bailey now has some experience, but does not tout herself or her shop as the place to go). Occasionally the sight of carbon fiber or titanium alloy skeletons draw out her PTSD, but thanks to her Bio-Monitor she could quickly get a handle on herself again.
Her favored places include The White Rabbit, The Black Hole, and her shop. She may not be a fan of certain clubs or strip joints, but she had no problem bringing home an input for a night. In fact, she claimed to bring a new person home every night for a month once, not too long ago.
C Y B E R C O MPaige. A young Cybercom, per Bailey's request. Has the appearance of a twelve-year old, and is often mistaken to be Bailey's daughter. Those who found out it is a Cybercom don't know the reasoning behind this choice; some suspect that it's a sexual relationship behind closed doors, while others believe Bailey always wanted a little sister to protect and look after. Whatever the reason, everyone agrees that it may single-handedly be why Bailey has yet to snap.
Alluding to the wonder and innocence of a young human, Paige willingly asks basic questions about her environment and growth, though also does her best to not get into any trouble and cause unnecessary stress. It seems as though she acts as a buffer for Bailey's worse evenings, closing the shop early without being asked and preparing dinner and bedtime rituals for the two of them. Paige shows an intimate understanding of Bailey's background, likely through long-term discussions on top of any reports or news that could involve Bailey.
Alluding to the wonder and innocence of a young human, Paige willingly asks basic questions about her environment and growth, though also does her best to not get into any trouble and cause unnecessary stress. It seems as though she acts as a buffer for Bailey's worse evenings, closing the shop early without being asked and preparing dinner and bedtime rituals for the two of them. Paige shows an intimate understanding of Bailey's background, likely through long-term discussions on top of any reports or news that could involve Bailey.
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Persephone Lord, 26
5'8'' / 124 lbs
5'8'' / 124 lbs
S T A T U S : SurplusE M P L O Y M E N T : Netrunner For HireF L A W : VengefulF L A W : HedonisticV I R T U E : PerseverenceV I R T U E : CourageousP E R S O N A L I T YPersephone prides herself on her skills. To her, you are only as useful as what you can put out into the world. She is incredibly determined, persevering despite the odds stacked against her. Due to her past, she has become incredibly jaded and does not trust easily. She often takes jobs if she knows the person who is targeted will suffer. She is not afraid of getting her hands dirty and making enemies. Outside of work, Persephone takes pleasure in pursuits that bring her job, in all manners possible. She has woken up in different places before from her exploits, but at least she has woken up every time. Above all, Persephone isn't afraid and does not back down from challenges, especially if it means people who hurt others pay the consequences.
A R M O R & W E A P O N R YWeapons:
Armor:
Augmentations:
- Stealth Handgun: A handgun capable of shooting electro shock bullets that will knock out rather than kill. It is a silenced weapon preferable in stealthy situations.
- Shock-It Stun Baton v2.5: A stun baton for last-ditch, close combat use. Able to send jolts of electricity through a person to knock them out, or at the very least down.
Armor:
- Stealth Bodyweight Skinsuit: A skinsuit she wears during missions that allow for mobility and comfort and provides impact absorption. It also easily allows the use of her cyberdeck.
- Standard Clothing: When not on a mission, she will wear standard, fashionable clothing and rely on her body augmentation to handle damage should it come to that.
Augmentations:
- Neural Link: The standard for any NetRunner. Fitted on her lower spine.
- Interface Plug: The way to jack into a system. Fitted in her wrist.
- Chipware Socket: A chip socket on the back of her neck that is able to process different chips for different uses.
- Memory Chip: A chipware that takes and stores data on it. When socketed, it can retrieve data stored on it from the user as well as save data the user takes.
- Skin Weave: Cyberware that covers her body and head, providing light armor benefits.
- Cyberarm: A replacement arm that can slot different functions in it. Used to house her Cyberdeck.
- Cyberdeck: A NetRunners tool that houses various programs used in hacking. Located in her cyberarm.
S K I L L S- Hacking:
- P0ison: A hack that does damage to the user over time
- St3alth: A hack that hides Persephone from being detected in a system.
- R3tri3ve: A hack that is able to retrieve information from the system it is hacked into.
- Stealth: Persephone prides herself on being able to get in and out of places with no one the wiser. She is able to remain undetected through a mix of her hacking skills, her ability to blend, and her cyberware.
- Cryptography: Persephone is able to decode and decrypt messages. A handy skill to have when in the business of sharing and selling information.
R E L A T I O N SMr. Smith: For all intents and purposes, he is Persephone's handler or the one that more often than not gives her jobs to do. While Persephone can be hired by anyone, he has established himself to be one of the best and one of the ones that know of Persephone's past enough to slide her jobs that he knows she will take (because it causes havoc for certain bureaucracies.
Vikky Barnes: Probably the closest person Persephone would call a friend. Vikky grew up on the same streets Persephone did, so the two have been around each other a lot. Vikky is a digital artist who is slowly making a name for herself, a fact Persephone isn't too thrilled about.
Albus Pietro: Persephone's ex, though not according to him. One of the wealthy sons of the Pietro family, he often saw Persephone as his property and treated her as such. Once she finally got out of it, he did not handle it well. He is still a very big thorn in her side.
Grandma Zhai An elderly Asian woman who took care of Persephone when she was young. She runs a tea shop that is frequented by many people with no other place to go. Don't let her look fool you, there's fire underneath her exterior.
Vikky Barnes: Probably the closest person Persephone would call a friend. Vikky grew up on the same streets Persephone did, so the two have been around each other a lot. Vikky is a digital artist who is slowly making a name for herself, a fact Persephone isn't too thrilled about.
Albus Pietro: Persephone's ex, though not according to him. One of the wealthy sons of the Pietro family, he often saw Persephone as his property and treated her as such. Once she finally got out of it, he did not handle it well. He is still a very big thorn in her side.
Grandma Zhai An elderly Asian woman who took care of Persephone when she was young. She runs a tea shop that is frequented by many people with no other place to go. Don't let her look fool you, there's fire underneath her exterior.
H I S T O R Y Persephone died. Well, not really, but a part of her did. Born to parents not equipped to raise her, she was left to fend for herself at the young age of five. Having to scrape by how she could, either by stealing or lying, she managed to feed herself almost every day. That is until she stole from Grandma Zhai. The woman caught her, scolded her, scared her, and then provided a home for her to stay in. Unsure of the woman's intentions, Persephone (the name she chose for herself at a later date) went along, but planned to escape at a moment's notice. Grandma Zhai saw raw talent in Persephone, especially regarding technology. Grandma Zhai did all she could to hone those skills, providing lessons and teaching her what she knew. Persephone fought back as she could, but Grandma Zhai never backed down.
She ran with a group of kids in their neighborhood. Often they did small bits of pickpocketing, thefts, vandalism, whatever the situation called for. After all, they were a group of young rebels trying to hurt the system that didn't want them. Grandma Zhai, knowing full well what went on, never said so much as a word to Persephone. She never told her to stop, she never cautioned her. And yet, as time went on, Persephone wanted to please her or to make her proud.
Eventually, the group disbanded, but Persephone needed a way to make money. It was around this time she met Albus. He took an interest in her that made her teenage heart skip several beats. No one took an interest in her ever unless they wanted something. He provided for her, fed her, clothed her, and made her feel special. Grandma Zhai did not approve of the relationship, constantly telling Persephone to leave him before she would not be able to.
And that's when the hurt began.
It started small with words and quickly escalated to fists. Persephone hurt herself more, wondering why she allowed herself to fall so low. She quickly made it out and went back to Grandma Zhai, who offered no "I told you so's" despite how rightly she deserved them.
It clicked for Persephone that injustices like the one she faced, like many others like her face, could not go unpunished. Using the knowledge she learned, she made her first attack against a bureaucracy that had recently been making veiled threats against Grandma Zhai and her store. Sneaking into one of their main facilities, Persephone discovered evidence of money laundering and poisoning people to the point of sickness. Persephone, under the name th0rn_r0se, published the data to the public. Her first hacking.
With a drive to punish others and stand up for those who had no voice, Persephone killed her other life. That girl was dead and Persephone stood in her place. She made a name for herself, took on jobs that she wanted, made few friends and many enemies.
The future was how she made it now.
She ran with a group of kids in their neighborhood. Often they did small bits of pickpocketing, thefts, vandalism, whatever the situation called for. After all, they were a group of young rebels trying to hurt the system that didn't want them. Grandma Zhai, knowing full well what went on, never said so much as a word to Persephone. She never told her to stop, she never cautioned her. And yet, as time went on, Persephone wanted to please her or to make her proud.
Eventually, the group disbanded, but Persephone needed a way to make money. It was around this time she met Albus. He took an interest in her that made her teenage heart skip several beats. No one took an interest in her ever unless they wanted something. He provided for her, fed her, clothed her, and made her feel special. Grandma Zhai did not approve of the relationship, constantly telling Persephone to leave him before she would not be able to.
And that's when the hurt began.
It started small with words and quickly escalated to fists. Persephone hurt herself more, wondering why she allowed herself to fall so low. She quickly made it out and went back to Grandma Zhai, who offered no "I told you so's" despite how rightly she deserved them.
It clicked for Persephone that injustices like the one she faced, like many others like her face, could not go unpunished. Using the knowledge she learned, she made her first attack against a bureaucracy that had recently been making veiled threats against Grandma Zhai and her store. Sneaking into one of their main facilities, Persephone discovered evidence of money laundering and poisoning people to the point of sickness. Persephone, under the name th0rn_r0se, published the data to the public. Her first hacking.
With a drive to punish others and stand up for those who had no voice, Persephone killed her other life. That girl was dead and Persephone stood in her place. She made a name for herself, took on jobs that she wanted, made few friends and many enemies.
The future was how she made it now.
C Y B E R C O M
Despite this, he is also the word of morality to her. While he is aware of her determination, he often likes to remind her that revenge is not always the best course of action. He is ride-or-die though and seeks to ensure she remains safe.
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Jean-Vallet “JV” Sanon, 34
6’2 / 103kg
6’2 / 103kg
S T A T U S : SurplusE M P L O Y M E N T : Gang Member, Enforcer and mild NetRunner F L A W : Apathy: As a child, JV learned from his mother that he was cursed with no soul and that atonement would only be found in fulfilling the needs of the Loa. As such, he is apathetic towards his actions. Good or evil, he does whatever is asked of him.F L A W : Self-Destructive: "Never have I dealt with anything more difficult than my own lost soul."V I R T U E : Loyalty: JV is loyal to the Loa, the Prophets and those that try to guide him.V I R T U E : Modesty: Not all of his actions are negative, though even the good ones are not done by him but by "The will of the Bondye."P E R S O N A L I T YIn his own view, JV is nothing but a dog kept tightly on a chain. A vicious and determined attack hound that is only let loose when something drastic needs doing. On a job, he's a force of sheer will and unwavering spirit.
Outside of work he's aimless, cut adrift in a world hurtling towards its death. He's moved on from spending most of the time with his gang, only reacting to their requests when necessary and citing a lack of fulfillment as the reason. His attempts to commune with the Loa are just as unsatisfying, feeling more further away than ever before.
Really, he is haunted by a traumatic childhood and upbringing, never knowing what it was like to have a sense of self worth. Plagued by nightmares of the past, he indulges in self destructive behaviour, fueled by various narcotic cocktails. Though this has improved of late after the habit reached a breaking point and the Prophets forcefully infused a Detoxifier into his system.
His life is not without rays of hope however, as his friendship struck up through a feeling of mutual understanding in his Augmenter, August, is not without meaning. Neither is the strange but satisfying relationship with his Cybercom, a virtual, robotic antithesis to JV's demeanor.
Outside of work he's aimless, cut adrift in a world hurtling towards its death. He's moved on from spending most of the time with his gang, only reacting to their requests when necessary and citing a lack of fulfillment as the reason. His attempts to commune with the Loa are just as unsatisfying, feeling more further away than ever before.
Really, he is haunted by a traumatic childhood and upbringing, never knowing what it was like to have a sense of self worth. Plagued by nightmares of the past, he indulges in self destructive behaviour, fueled by various narcotic cocktails. Though this has improved of late after the habit reached a breaking point and the Prophets forcefully infused a Detoxifier into his system.
His life is not without rays of hope however, as his friendship struck up through a feeling of mutual understanding in his Augmenter, August, is not without meaning. Neither is the strange but satisfying relationship with his Cybercom, a virtual, robotic antithesis to JV's demeanor.
A R M O U R & W E A P O N R YWeapons:
- Side Arm:
- Knife: A knife that injects a paralyzing neurotoxin when pushed in deep enough. Handy for stealth kills.
- Primary:
Augmentations:
- Adrenaline Booster: A circulatory system mod that boosts adrenaline during combat. Manually activated via a button living under the wrist.
- Cyberdeck MkII: A cerebral attachment that allows quickhacks of targets connected to the Net.
- CyberOptics: Enhances vision for scanning and hacking.
- Detoxifier: An immune system mod that detoxifies all poisons.
- Optical Camo: A skin infusion that allows the user to become transparent for 60 seconds. Light still reflects oddly through the user, so it's best used in the dark.
- Personal Firewall: A frontal cortex enhancement that either prevents or slows down enemy NetRunners from hacking the user.
- Subdermal Armour MkII: An upgraded version of skin infused plating that does the same job as medium armour.
S K I L L SQuickhacks:
Other Skills:
- Short Circuit: Short circuits anything from robots to hardware.
- Weapon Glitch: Causes temporary weapon malfunctions.
- Temporary Tinnitus: Causes the target to be temporarily overwhelmed with tinnitus, deafening them.
Other Skills:
- Stealth
- Firearms
R E L A T I O N SJV's social circle consists of very few.
Bailey "August" Hawkins, his Augmenter.
Saint Moses, his puppeteer.
And Oshun, his Cybercom.
Though he has a slew of other encounters, from gang members both friend and foe to hook ups, none are worth mentioning or even remembering.
Bailey "August" Hawkins, his Augmenter.
Saint Moses, his puppeteer.
And Oshun, his Cybercom.
Though he has a slew of other encounters, from gang members both friend and foe to hook ups, none are worth mentioning or even remembering.
H I S T O R YBundled into a leaky dingy, in the darkest hour of the night, JV could never remember why they left Haiti. His father, only referred to as 'the Pagan' by his mother, was no where to be seen at the time, leaving the two to island hop around the Caribbean and Central America for the next 5 years. Though never revealing how it came to be, his mother only ever told him that it was because JV was cursed. A child, born with no soul, uncapable of being anything other than a pit of emptiness was used by his mother to get across the border in hope of a better life.
Left like garbage on the other side, she abandoned the boy. Leaving an ever lasting imprint on him and the teachings of Voodoo. "The Spirits are the only ones who can grant you salvation boy." Were some of her last words to him.
Living on the streets, he scrounged for survival, stealing and robbing who he could to survive. Practicing his rituals earned him a warped reputation, sacrificing small animals to feed the Loa was normal back in Haiti but in the streets and slums of Seattle, it was alien. Some feared the boy while others outright hated him. Only the Black Prophets understood him. Taking them under their wing, Saint Moses and his ilk honed his skills, encouraged his worship and let him loose on the unbelievers.
Together, the Black Prophets carved a name out for themselves across the city, cementing their territory and converting others to their cause. Though they are at odds with the other gangs, they've taken an interest in robbing the MegaChurch, Heavenly Hosts (H2), who they see as a perversion of their religious ideals. JV has been at the forefront of this, from participating in virtual heists, to robbing their high profile targets.
C Y B E R C O M
Oshun is a goddess connected to rivers, streams, and water. She is associated with beauty and love with her followers often leaving offers to her at river beds. JV doesn't like to think on why he chose her as the avatar for his Cybercom, opting to leave her android unit at home while a digital copy follows him around. A reflection only he can see.
His opposite, she is full of energy, love and wisdom. Programmed to care deeply about those around her and advise on the will of Bondye, God of all, just as all Loa do. Aside from the usual day to day perks of every Cybercom, she is also a therapy program that is trying its best to break through the hardened exterior of JV.
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Tobias "Toby" D'alessio, 12
60 in / 103 lbs
60 in / 103 lbs
S T A T U S : NetterE M P L O Y M E N T : Middle School StudentF L A W : Immature. He's a kid and he's rich. Oblivious to the world around him, Toby can and will make ill-informed decisions.V I R T U E : Creative. Toby is an imaginative type with an open mind ready to solve problems.P E R S O N A L I T YToby is known as a usually sweet kid. He loves all things pop-culture, nerdy, and geeky. He’s got an aptitude for most school subjects- or used to, anyway. Real world responsibilities like homework and learning to be his father’s successor don’t really interest him anymore. He’d rather play D&D or play video games. Despite spending a lot of his time online, Toby very much lives in a bubble. All he’s learned from using the internet since before he could barely talk were creative ways to say swear words. The injustices of day-to-day life that the working-class face seem like something out of a fantasy story to him. Really, there’s no way it’s THAT bad, right? And everyone totally owns a vacation home, too. He doesn’t understand just how lucky he is to be a netter, as all the rest of his buddies are also spoiled rich kids. Toby isn’t a bully about his wealth, just lacking in self-awareness. He genuinely means no harm to people, even if he does accidentally drop and f-bomb in front of adults and plays stupid practical jokes. He’s a kid. He wants to have fun. In this fast-paced society, he doesn’t seem eager to grow up.
A R M O R & W E A P O N R YToby’s most dangerous weapons are in the NERF gun collection he keeps hung up on his wall.
He owns a custom-made, historically accurate set of plate armor made for a Comic-Con two years ago. It is now collecting dust in a display case.
Dentures. It’s not very impressive but seeing that Toby is a twelve-year-old with cleidocranial dysplasia, he’s missing a few of his front teeth. It’s a complete secret that he uses them (well, it’s supposed to be anyway. Sometimes he terrorizes his close friends by chasing them with his teeth). He will receive permanent implants when he’s sixteen if his incisors don’t come in. He’s had several successful surgeries to fix his smile.
Collarbone Implants. Due to his condition, Toby’s collarbones are vestigial, but he’s been outfitted with a brand-new set of them to fix his sloping shoulders about a year ago. While his posture is normal now, he’s a little sad he can't fold his shoulders inwards anymore. It was funny.
S K I L L SArt, storytelling, teamwork, robotics, planning. These are skills Toby has cultivated through his interests. Dungeons & Dragons sparked his love for drawing, writing, and group-coordination. He’s become quite the aspiring Dungeon Master. He’s pretty good at what he does- for a twelve-year-old, at least. Robotics is his newer interest, but it serves him well in this tech-centered society. Tech problems? Ask him. Maybe. He can’t really hack so much as he can tell robots what to do. Of course, Toby is very methodical. Being a DM and a programmer, planning is the name of the game.
R E L A T I O N SParents
Edward D’alessio
Edward D’alessio is a 40-year-old man and Toby’s biological father. He's a very important executive and shareholder for Microzon. As a very down-to-Earth and no-bullshit guy, he has trouble connecting with his son on a personal level. Despite living with his father, Toby is rather distant from his dad. Edward buys his son whatever he wants to keep him happy, as he’s not really that much for parenting. Toby feels the only thing his dad cares about is him learning how to become a good businessman.
Martha Olsen
Martha Olsen is 36 years old and is Toby’s biological mother. She divorced Edward when Toby was barely five after catching him in an affair. Their son doesn’t know of this. She is remarried to a man named Patrick that Toby rarely ever sees. In fact, he rarely sees Martha because she moved to New York and got involved with politics. Toby usually visits her during the holidays but resents having to travel away from his friends.
Friends
Noah Fraiser
A fellow 7th grader and massive nerd, the two have known each other since they were three. Toby has other buddies, but Noah is his best bud. His right-hand man. His partner in crime. The two play D&D together weekly with the rest of his friend group. When they’re not together in-person, they’re usually gaming or chatting about God knows what. Noah wants to become a famous movie director when he grows up. Sometimes they make short films together.
Nelson Yu
Nelson is the newest of the group, but he’s been welcomed with open arms. He was indoctrinated into playing D&D by Toby and Co. shortly after showing up. He’s still learning but is having fun. Nelson likes to make music in his free time and tends to rattle on about classic film soundtracks. He’s even scored a few of Noah’s projects. He’s also the one that suggested the gang try and design a videogame together just for the hell of it.
Marylin Waters
Tall and a jock, she’s the least nerdy of them all. Sometimes still plays D&D (she’s quite the murderhobo), but her true passion is baseball. Toby doesn’t know jackshit about sports, but sometimes shows up to her games anyway to grab ice cream or go to Joystix. Marylin is the designated “cool” one. Noah, Nelson, and Toby are prime targets for bullying, so she chases off hecklers with baseball bats.
Dr. Peterson
Dr. “Doc” Peterson is the closest thing Toby has to a present father-figure. Doc runs the robotics club at Toby’s private school. He encourages kids to stay engaged and learn in the classroom (or tries to, at least). Toby’s only been in the club for the year, but he loves it there. He tends to hang out after school to work on some weird project, or design something to put on his Cybercom.
Edward D’alessio
Edward D’alessio is a 40-year-old man and Toby’s biological father. He's a very important executive and shareholder for Microzon. As a very down-to-Earth and no-bullshit guy, he has trouble connecting with his son on a personal level. Despite living with his father, Toby is rather distant from his dad. Edward buys his son whatever he wants to keep him happy, as he’s not really that much for parenting. Toby feels the only thing his dad cares about is him learning how to become a good businessman.
Martha Olsen
Martha Olsen is 36 years old and is Toby’s biological mother. She divorced Edward when Toby was barely five after catching him in an affair. Their son doesn’t know of this. She is remarried to a man named Patrick that Toby rarely ever sees. In fact, he rarely sees Martha because she moved to New York and got involved with politics. Toby usually visits her during the holidays but resents having to travel away from his friends.
Friends
Noah Fraiser
A fellow 7th grader and massive nerd, the two have known each other since they were three. Toby has other buddies, but Noah is his best bud. His right-hand man. His partner in crime. The two play D&D together weekly with the rest of his friend group. When they’re not together in-person, they’re usually gaming or chatting about God knows what. Noah wants to become a famous movie director when he grows up. Sometimes they make short films together.
Nelson Yu
Nelson is the newest of the group, but he’s been welcomed with open arms. He was indoctrinated into playing D&D by Toby and Co. shortly after showing up. He’s still learning but is having fun. Nelson likes to make music in his free time and tends to rattle on about classic film soundtracks. He’s even scored a few of Noah’s projects. He’s also the one that suggested the gang try and design a videogame together just for the hell of it.
Marylin Waters
Tall and a jock, she’s the least nerdy of them all. Sometimes still plays D&D (she’s quite the murderhobo), but her true passion is baseball. Toby doesn’t know jackshit about sports, but sometimes shows up to her games anyway to grab ice cream or go to Joystix. Marylin is the designated “cool” one. Noah, Nelson, and Toby are prime targets for bullying, so she chases off hecklers with baseball bats.
Dr. Peterson
Dr. “Doc” Peterson is the closest thing Toby has to a present father-figure. Doc runs the robotics club at Toby’s private school. He encourages kids to stay engaged and learn in the classroom (or tries to, at least). Toby’s only been in the club for the year, but he loves it there. He tends to hang out after school to work on some weird project, or design something to put on his Cybercom.
H I S T O R YEven the rich have a pecking order, and Toby’s learned he isn’t very high ranking in it. He’s always been that kid, the one with a lisp that’s the teacher’s pet. Most of his peers didn’t appreciate that. Most of his experiences with social ostracisation were in his elementary years. Sure, people still don’t hang out with him much, but he has his friend group nowadays. His schedule is relatively consistent: school, club, homework (sometimes), D&D/videogames/whatever else children do, and repeat.
Recently, his father has been trying to step in more to guide Toby into learning to be a businessman. He was met with nothing but opposition. Maybe it’s angst, or maybe he doesn’t like his father, but Toby’s been trying to avoid him altogether so he can continue to hang out with his friends. He barely even does his homework before, even though he used to be one of the top students in his class. He’s rapidly approaching the identity crisis brought by naturally growing up (and hates it).
Recently, his father has been trying to step in more to guide Toby into learning to be a businessman. He was met with nothing but opposition. Maybe it’s angst, or maybe he doesn’t like his father, but Toby’s been trying to avoid him altogether so he can continue to hang out with his friends. He barely even does his homework before, even though he used to be one of the top students in his class. He’s rapidly approaching the identity crisis brought by naturally growing up (and hates it).
C Y B E R C O MKing Talgorthus the Great is a 6’5 dragon-like humanoid that wears a set of heavy-looking armor. His “scales” are a glistening gold color, and sometimes he wears a red cape. Talgorthus is still very much a robot. The striking appearance is due to the fact that he is themed off of Toby’s very own Dungeons & Dragons character, a gold dragonborn fighter. Tal is big and scary for a reason, as he serves as Toby’s bodyguard. He’s equipped with combat and first-aid capabilities- and also a flamethrower in his mouth. He takes better care of Toby than his own father sometimes.
Tal has an intimidating voice that's deep and gravelly, although he doesn't speak much. He refers to Toby as "Sir Tobias" (and Toby calls him "King Tal"). Tal is by the young man's side at every waking moment, and even has special programming to scan the faces of passerby to check for criminal history. Aside from being protective, he's very much a butler and seeks to fulfill any and every request given to him.
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Tal has an intimidating voice that's deep and gravelly, although he doesn't speak much. He refers to Toby as "Sir Tobias" (and Toby calls him "King Tal"). Tal is by the young man's side at every waking moment, and even has special programming to scan the faces of passerby to check for criminal history. Aside from being protective, he's very much a butler and seeks to fulfill any and every request given to him.
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Pascal "Dolly" Harper, 21
60 in / 95 lbs
60 in / 95 lbs
S T A T U S : SurplusE M P L O Y M E N T : Musical ArtistF L A W : Borderline. Dolly has BPD. He's extremely sensitive and impulsive to the point where it strains relationships. He's generally a bit difficult to get along with.V I R T U E : Passionate. Deep down, Dolly is a loving, caring individual by nature. He's just out of touch with this side of himself. He cares immensely about what's important to him.P E R S O N A L I T YTo those around him, Dolly is a fierce try-hard with a serious Napoleon complex. This is all very true, but he is more than a short guy with too much attitude. Dolly's aggression is very warranted seeing that the world is cruel, and he is trying to make a point of not being an easy target. Throughout his life, he's learned to always be on guard. It's how he survived. He sees most people as a potential threat, and also gets rather insecure around people larger than him since they threaten his authority. He likes to belittle and insult others, but only if he believes he can get away with it. Though he has a hard time swallowing his pride, he will do so for survival. Deep down, he feels an obligation to stick up for the "little guy". They remind him of himself. He has an obsession with proving that he is not weak, even if he physically is. He also has a very difficult time accepting assistance from other people since he worries that it makes him appear more fragile (at least more than he already is).
Dolly hates taking the blame when something is his fault, often shouldering it aside instead. He does not want to come face-to-face with the reality that people can see he isn't as perfect as he looks. Dolly is very hedonistic. He is very much one to take stupid risks either to be petty or just to have fun. He is outwardly promiscuous because he is tired of being ashamed of himself, and also enjoys the power it gives him. He enjoys the security he feels that comes with having control over things. He knows he's pretty and will use it to his advantage if needed, but thankfully he doesn't try to manipulate people. He is a surprisingly lonely person, only really forging relationships to fool around instead of committing to people. Commitment scares him, but he does yearn for security in both platonic and romantic relationships. He is also rather emotionally immature, so his wants don't align with his needs, and he is constantly struggling against this.
Dolly hates taking the blame when something is his fault, often shouldering it aside instead. He does not want to come face-to-face with the reality that people can see he isn't as perfect as he looks. Dolly is very hedonistic. He is very much one to take stupid risks either to be petty or just to have fun. He is outwardly promiscuous because he is tired of being ashamed of himself, and also enjoys the power it gives him. He enjoys the security he feels that comes with having control over things. He knows he's pretty and will use it to his advantage if needed, but thankfully he doesn't try to manipulate people. He is a surprisingly lonely person, only really forging relationships to fool around instead of committing to people. Commitment scares him, but he does yearn for security in both platonic and romantic relationships. He is also rather emotionally immature, so his wants don't align with his needs, and he is constantly struggling against this.
A R M O R & W E A P O N R YHandheld Electrical Discouragement Device (HEDD) is a battery operated taser issued typically for self-defense. Its purpose is to non-lethally stun assailants.
Artificial retinal enhancements. Born with albinism, his eyesight was rather poor for many years. Before these enhancements, Dolly's eyes shook from nystagmus, and he was sensitive to light. Now he is able to keep his eyes stable, view bright lights, and even see sharply in dim environments.
Pitch recognition & inner ear protection implants. Being a musical performer, his hearing is a crucial part of what he does. Exposure to loud environments can greatly damage hearing, so these devices protect the inner ear. They are similar in design to cochlear implants, and can be removed at any time for any reason. As an added bonus, they can help recognize the pitch of sounds to those born without absolute pitch.
Vocal Expansion Cords. This device is small and unseen, as it lies beneath the tissue. It is an implant in the larynx that can expand a person’s vocal range. Dolly has one so that he may sing at a soprano pitch without risk of vocal cracks or damage. Although he can shift his voice to almost any pitch at will, he prefers to speak with his “natural” voice.
S K I L L SDolly is a trained vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. He’s most notably seen playing the bass or electric guitar. He knows a thing or two about music theory, too. When does flattery cross into outright manipulation? He isn’t sure. But he’s gotten pretty good at convincing people to give him what he wants.
R E L A T I O N SParents
Leonard Harper, Dolly’s father. He wouldn’t say it, but he’s always been a bit ashamed of his son’s fragility…and career choice. He and Dolly never really saw eye-to-eye, but that was probably because he was never home due to work. He died about 2 years ago from a workplace accident.
Bella Harper is a teacher at Graham Hill. She loves her job, but it really doesn’t pay much. Dolly used to think his mom was the coolest, sweetest lady as a kid. Now he feels conflicted about her, as she was the one primarily coddling him, so much to the point where she homeschooled him herself. He wished she didn’t. They don’t talk much anymore.
Siblings
Augustine Harper is the eldest sibling at 30 and is the only sister. She moved out of Seattle when in her older 20’s to marry and pursue her career. She had children, meaning Dolly is technically an uncle, but he’s sure he’s only met them once or twice.
Beau Harper is Dolly’s fraternal twin brother. He, unlike Dolly, shows no traits of albinism. He’s the strongest of the two and has always been protective over his brother. The two were close as children but drifted apart from a lack of interests in their teen years. Beau is often mistaken as an older brother. They haven’t spoken to each other since an argument at their father’s funeral.
Friends
Hiro Kimura is a tall, tired man that’s 22 years old. To make things short and sweet: he’s a loser. That’s why Dolly likes him. Dolly doesn’t have to act peppy, cute, or upbeat around him- hell, he doesn’t even have to talk. They usually get noodles together once a week. Hiro works as a mechanic. They met in high school.
Buck Anderlow is 23 years old and a fellow musical artist. He and Dolly collaborate often. The public is under the impression that they’re best friends, but they can barely stand each other when left alone in a room together. Dolly thinks he’s annoying, overbearing, and way too open about wanting to sleep with him. He gives Dolly the creeps. Buck actually wants to try and be close to him, but it really isn’t happening.
Other
Shepard Dagenhart is Dolly’s manager and producer. They work for the same record label that Nigel owns. Dolly finds them irritating, as they tend to shut down his creative decisions in favor of doing what’ll make more money.
Nigel Vordaunt is twice Dolly’s age and generally scummy. The two met at the Electric Rose when he was about nineteen, and Nigel offered to sponsor his music career to get him out of there. Their relationship is extremely questionable, and Dolly is visibly afraid of him, but nobody’s bothered to do anything about it. Nigel sees Dolly as a pretty face and an important money-making asset. He’s a cut-throat businessman in the entertainment industry.
Leonard Harper, Dolly’s father. He wouldn’t say it, but he’s always been a bit ashamed of his son’s fragility…and career choice. He and Dolly never really saw eye-to-eye, but that was probably because he was never home due to work. He died about 2 years ago from a workplace accident.
Bella Harper is a teacher at Graham Hill. She loves her job, but it really doesn’t pay much. Dolly used to think his mom was the coolest, sweetest lady as a kid. Now he feels conflicted about her, as she was the one primarily coddling him, so much to the point where she homeschooled him herself. He wished she didn’t. They don’t talk much anymore.
Siblings
Augustine Harper is the eldest sibling at 30 and is the only sister. She moved out of Seattle when in her older 20’s to marry and pursue her career. She had children, meaning Dolly is technically an uncle, but he’s sure he’s only met them once or twice.
Beau Harper is Dolly’s fraternal twin brother. He, unlike Dolly, shows no traits of albinism. He’s the strongest of the two and has always been protective over his brother. The two were close as children but drifted apart from a lack of interests in their teen years. Beau is often mistaken as an older brother. They haven’t spoken to each other since an argument at their father’s funeral.
Friends
Hiro Kimura is a tall, tired man that’s 22 years old. To make things short and sweet: he’s a loser. That’s why Dolly likes him. Dolly doesn’t have to act peppy, cute, or upbeat around him- hell, he doesn’t even have to talk. They usually get noodles together once a week. Hiro works as a mechanic. They met in high school.
Buck Anderlow is 23 years old and a fellow musical artist. He and Dolly collaborate often. The public is under the impression that they’re best friends, but they can barely stand each other when left alone in a room together. Dolly thinks he’s annoying, overbearing, and way too open about wanting to sleep with him. He gives Dolly the creeps. Buck actually wants to try and be close to him, but it really isn’t happening.
Other
Shepard Dagenhart is Dolly’s manager and producer. They work for the same record label that Nigel owns. Dolly finds them irritating, as they tend to shut down his creative decisions in favor of doing what’ll make more money.
Nigel Vordaunt is twice Dolly’s age and generally scummy. The two met at the Electric Rose when he was about nineteen, and Nigel offered to sponsor his music career to get him out of there. Their relationship is extremely questionable, and Dolly is visibly afraid of him, but nobody’s bothered to do anything about it. Nigel sees Dolly as a pretty face and an important money-making asset. He’s a cut-throat businessman in the entertainment industry.
H I S T O R YDolly’s history is a smidge complicated. Never at any point in his life was he just a “normal kid”. Born with albinism and a few other health issues, he’s always been a pale and sickly child- especially since his parents couldn’t afford most treatment. They were very protective of him, because why wouldn’t they be? He was a lonely little kid, as he was primarily homeschooled until the age of 11.
He didn’t have the greatest time in middle school, though. He was a poorly socialized, short kid with barely any money. He spent a lot of his time hiding in the band room to avoid becoming a target. This was where he found his love for music- arguably his only source of comfort at this point. He joined the chorus class with enthusiasm.
In high school he was seen less as “that weird scrawny kid” and more of a subject of pity. Unlike his peers, he never hit his growth spurt. This was also around the time he found out that he was very much queer, so it was a rollercoaster and a half to go through. Perpetually infantized and filled with gay angst, he went with his only option: start a band. It was fun and gave his life more structure, but the band split not long after graduation. It was weird. His small friend group pretty much dissipated and ditched music for other careers.
Dolly wanted to continue his musical journey, but that required having money- and any other job required skills. He shrugged, swallowed his pride, and got into various forms of adult entertainment. It was supposed to be a temporary endeavor, but he wasn’t prepared for how cruel the industry could be. Stripped of his dignity (and clothes), he was practically begging to get out when he was found by Nigel Vordaunt.
Nigel found Dolly entertaining. He became a sort of friend to the pretty young man. Maybe it was luck, maybe it was the consequences of his poor actions, but Dolly accepted a sort of sponsorship from him. It was a less-than-legal deal that required Dolly to become a sort of industry plant. He happily signed away the rights of his free time, music, and soul. Somewhere in his heart, Dolly always dreamed of being famous. It felt achievable in that moment, so of course he said yes.
The next two years of Dolly’s life had become, somehow, even more nightmarish. Nigel had revealed himself to be a verbally, sexually, and sometimes physically abusive control-freak. Dolly performs on stage for the masses mostly out of fear. He is faced with the threat of being replaced with a cybercom almost daily. Normally, he’d be completely content with being fired, but that would leave him homeless. Nigel managed to wedge himself between Dolly and his family, and he was quietly disowned. He lives exclusively for concert afterparties nowadays.
He didn’t have the greatest time in middle school, though. He was a poorly socialized, short kid with barely any money. He spent a lot of his time hiding in the band room to avoid becoming a target. This was where he found his love for music- arguably his only source of comfort at this point. He joined the chorus class with enthusiasm.
In high school he was seen less as “that weird scrawny kid” and more of a subject of pity. Unlike his peers, he never hit his growth spurt. This was also around the time he found out that he was very much queer, so it was a rollercoaster and a half to go through. Perpetually infantized and filled with gay angst, he went with his only option: start a band. It was fun and gave his life more structure, but the band split not long after graduation. It was weird. His small friend group pretty much dissipated and ditched music for other careers.
Dolly wanted to continue his musical journey, but that required having money- and any other job required skills. He shrugged, swallowed his pride, and got into various forms of adult entertainment. It was supposed to be a temporary endeavor, but he wasn’t prepared for how cruel the industry could be. Stripped of his dignity (and clothes), he was practically begging to get out when he was found by Nigel Vordaunt.
Nigel found Dolly entertaining. He became a sort of friend to the pretty young man. Maybe it was luck, maybe it was the consequences of his poor actions, but Dolly accepted a sort of sponsorship from him. It was a less-than-legal deal that required Dolly to become a sort of industry plant. He happily signed away the rights of his free time, music, and soul. Somewhere in his heart, Dolly always dreamed of being famous. It felt achievable in that moment, so of course he said yes.
The next two years of Dolly’s life had become, somehow, even more nightmarish. Nigel had revealed himself to be a verbally, sexually, and sometimes physically abusive control-freak. Dolly performs on stage for the masses mostly out of fear. He is faced with the threat of being replaced with a cybercom almost daily. Normally, he’d be completely content with being fired, but that would leave him homeless. Nigel managed to wedge himself between Dolly and his family, and he was quietly disowned. He lives exclusively for concert afterparties nowadays.
C Y B E R C O MBlossom is an anthropomorphic rabbit-like android given to Dolly by Nigel. She is less “awake” than most other cybercoms, with no real personality other than to do what she is told. She often accompanies Dolly in stage performances and is somewhat of a mascot. She, like her owner, is small. Excluding the ears, she is about 3’2. Dolly doesn’t seem to like her much. Still, she follows him almost everywhere.
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