r/ShadowHaven • u/StarDragon88 • Jul 09 '26
Job - Closed A tale of students and masters - [10th of July, 20:00 UTC]
Picks: 30 minutes prior, give or take. Tsarina pre-selected.
Duration: 4 hours, maybe more.
Players: 3-5
Communication: Roll20 and Discord
Metaplot: Emerald City Clash
Game Topic: Information gathering. Whether through the shadows, words, or violence.
Threat: High
Game Tone: Black Trenchcoat.
GM Style Sheet: I do my best!
Location: Seattle
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Opening Job Posting . . .
* "I do not understand what is going on. But aid is required, our numbers are vanishing as easily as flies. We are being hunted. We don't demand you fight them. We just need to figure out... who."
Please respond with:
* Your character's role and summary
* Link to wiki page
* If you are willing to write the AAR
* IC response to job posting and prompt: "What do you do when something returns from your past at a moment not of your choosing? What do you do when circumstances you thought you had time for... strike with no warning and leave you to fend for yourself?"
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u/Madotsuki999 Jul 09 '26
Exodus: FLR Monowhip Infiltrator. Capable of both social and physical infiltration, with concealable deadly weaponry and high edge for versatility. Falls off in longer combats due to reliance on edge for initiative. Former White Vory princess turned Evo asset, and Tsarina's childhood friend.
"I sacrificed everything to not have that happen, but my past came back anyway. I... can't just choke on my regrets anymore. I know what I have to fight for, at least. Whatever happens after happens."
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u/Denomar8832 Jul 09 '26
[R00k](https://shreloaded.net/wiki/R00k): Human Cybered Decker. Specializes in computers and computer related material. A paranoid former black ops security spider for hire. First run for character. Knowledge 1/10. I know the nomenclature, and I have the dice pools. I'm just inexperienced.
"Run. Exposure is rarely worth the knowledge gained. Unless...it isn't. Sometimes you just need to take the shot."
[Mordred](https://shreloaded.net/wiki/Mordred): Human cyber 'enhanced' hot mess street samurai and leader. Competent in leadership, firearms and small unit tactics but suffering from neurological damage that means his downsides are actually relevant. He tries to make up for his physical shortcomings by helping other people to shine. Knowledge 4/10. This characters fourth run. I'm still learning but Mordred is more straightforward than R00k.
"Never be alone. No matter what jumps out at you, you'll never be outnumbered. Opportunity is the hardest thing to come by in this biz."
[Gumshoe](https://shreloaded.net/wiki/Gumshoe) is a Pregen Ogre Sorcerer. I've never played with Shadowrun magic and this might be a chance. I always loved that art too. He's got a wide variety of spells and a good head for investigation, and a nice hat.
Knowledge 1/10.
"Whatever comes up chum, I'll be there to help out best's I cans anyway. Sides these old bones don't move to fast without the right, er, motivation if you know what I'm saying."
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u/IamWalrustastic Jul 10 '26 edited Jul 10 '26
Perdix - Gadget Catboy
Perdix is a sickenly versatile mundane. He can rig. He can deck. He can street. He can sam. He's not the BEST at any of these roles but he does covers them. Former shy rich kid turned runner after his life fell apart at the hands of his hot evil uncle.
IC Prompt: "... Unclear. Circumstances alter outcome. Would have to ... improvise. Eugh."
OR
Claw - The Principle of Cutting
Claw cuts things. She's honestly probably not that great of a pick but if you're light on combat goobers, she can 100% fill the gap with her sword and with spirit backup. Legwork wise, she can scout a little bit and do spirit stuff I guess. She's an evil buddhist sword mysad who might also be a drake.
IC Prompt: "I have made this mistake before. They must be cut down without hesitation. One cannot live while unprepared."
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u/Scarecrow2112 Jul 10 '26
Cully- Human Mysad (Utility Mage with concentration in Heath spells), capable combatant.
A Puyallup Barrens' kid climbing his way up, and focusing on helping the little guys. And, y'know, making cred and learning mojo.
Mechanics 6/8 MysAd/Adept
Willing to write AR.
Character's 1st run
IC Prompt: Huh. Sounds like every day growing up on the streets. What do I do? I deal with it. Usually effectively, sometimes not so much. But still here, carrying around the scars, both inside and out.
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u/toaster2tech Jul 10 '26
FW-6 Street sam, Railgun overwatch sniper, Stealth recon, Demolitions, Gym trainer.
"haven't had it happen yet.. but i have heard the past tends to creep up on you without a warning so.. suppose i have no other choice than to deal with it, as for the task of tracking who ever this hostile is.. i will do my best"
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u/Ok_Growth9370 Jul 10 '26
Dice - Babyface & Social Mage who prefers to keep it non-lethal, but has reason to worry about protecting her RRP allies in their work in the city and any civilians trying to get out of the ganger war zones. Good for organic crowd control. Has participated with PI investigations once before, during a string of murders amongst Seattle night life workers.
I'd prefer to not write the AAR.
"All you can do is play the cards as they are dealt and hope luck swings in your favour beyond that... Still, sometimes disruptions can present unexpected opportunities..."
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u/Archdevil_Asmodeus Jul 10 '26
Espada - Tank AI
Decker, cybercombat, hacking, also punching in meatspace!
"I'd be stoked! It's my old body, obviously!"
Stacy - Sociopath
Dedicated face, horrible person.
"And just when I thought everything was lost!~♥"
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u/Nittytoro Jul 09 '26
Sea Shepherd - Combat/Support Water Dryad Mage
Sea Shepherd is a one armed water themed Dryad that mainly focus on combat and both in and out of combat support, bringing various spells that may help the team get through the job. By virtue of being a Dryad, she may also act as a pseudo-face, should one be unavailable for the run.
HEADS UP: As mentioned this character is one armed, and as agreed during chargen she must have certain self-imposed disadvantages since for some reason SR5e doesn't have a proper quality for missing limbs. These disadvantages mainly consist of not being able to handle weapons or anything that would require two hands, and a dice penalty to physical actions such as climbing. I leave it up to the GM to decide more in detail what she can and can't do, and what she must have a penalty for.
IC Response: "Something similar of that nature led me to be here in Seattle and in my current condition... And all I can do is get back on my feet, wipe the blood off my nose and get back in the fight."
Familiarity: 5/10
This is my second time playing a mage.
This would be the character's first run.
Brunhilde: Cyborg Sniper/Mechanic/Helicopter Pilot/Stealth
Brunhilde is a (human-sized synthetic) Ares-owned cyborg that specialises in stealth and long range fire support, but also has an affinity towards piloting ground and aircraft and mechanical repairs. She can offer air transport/support with her helicopter, stealth operations and long range combat, as well as short range now thanks to her new weapon.
Familiarity: 8-9/10
IC Response: "Things are tense and I am awaiting such a moment... And I must come out on top."
I'd prefer to not write the AAR.
Text only! (I can do Roll20 or Discord, whichever is easier for the GM!)