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Beastmaster
Archetype: Dwarf
Genetic Scientist
And older,
white haired and seemingly jolly man, Beastmaster has performed some of
the most gruesome experiments imaginable on normal animals in an attempt
to enhance their physical prowess, while also adding critter powers
through cross genetics. After getting caught my the MCPS (“Mundane
Critter Protection Society”, sort of like a revved up ASPCA ) and having
three of his labs destroyed, Beastmaster is reluctantly working to
reverse some of his research and find ways to return his abominations to
normality. Cocky and difficult to work with, Beastmaster still gives the
overall impression that he is still in charge. Much of this ego is drawn
upon the four other labs he has yet to reveal to the MCPS.
Qiong
Chiu
Archetype: Human
Sorcerer Genetic Biologist
In charge of
the particular cell of the MCPS that is dealing with Beastmaster, Qiong
was resisted pressure from members in other units to simply torture
Beastmaster until he gives up everything. Level headed, and smart enough
to hang to the back during any kind of combat, she is constantly thinking
of a situations worst case scenario so she can get everybody out alive.
Aside from a few healing spells, Qiong’s catalog mostly revolves around
animal communication and control. Unfortunately, Beastmaster had such a
possibility in mind and in creating his creatures made them virtually
impregnable to manipulation. But, in the end, Qiong Chiu is running the
show and while she delves her orders out in her meek, non-threating voice,
she knows that if everything goes to hell she can always call on a more
militant cell to take over.
Stalker
Archetype: Ork Street
Samurai
A bit of an
asshole, Stalker is useful on missions where a lot of cute and furry
things might have to die. Some of the experiments Qiong’s team has come
across during their dungeons of horrors tours have been in ghastly shape,
and when it comes time to put them down, Stalker (and any other hired gun
wielders) rise to the occasion. I profoundly pisses off Qiong that
Stalker seems to take a bit of pleasure in the killing, and is blasé
towards the ones that didn’t quite die, forcing other to put them down
with smaller arms. Armed primarily with an Enfield AS-7, Stalker carries
one drum of slugs (for the big bads) and one of shot (for the fucked up
kittens).
Aussie
Archetype: Human
Street Samurai
Australian
(duh), cocky, and ten time the asshole Stalker is, Aussie proudly carries
around his FN P93 Prator, and two guesses as to if he’s actually part of
the Corporate Court. (The correct answer to both of your guesses would be
‘no’.) Basically a dick carrying a gun, Aussie doesn’t just hint at
getting pleasure from killing captive critters, he hoops, hollers and
laughs as he tears through them. But not to worry. Qiong Chiu has made a
call to a secret connection and Aussie probably won’t be with us much
longer.
Gruff
Archetype: Dwarf
Street Samurai
A master of
machine pistols, Gruff’s two Steyer TMPs have been modified so heavily
with Grade A gas vent systems that they almost resemble submachine guns.
Always seeming reluctant to take orders or suggestions, he does eventually
give in with a huff, and an almost infantile show of distain. Never on
point, Gruff hangs back to deal with anything that gets past the front
fighters. Generally decked in security armor, this, along with added
bodyware, makes Gruff one hard son of a bitch to bring down. He is also a
demolitions expert who for some reason likes to show off how tough he is
by standing closer to the explosions than most would when they go off.
Wasp
Archetype: Human
Rigger Drone Specialist
This heavily
built, stone faced woman is always carrying around two large armored cases
filled with micro-drones, with a few larger ones in reserve. Wasp also
wears a backpack that contains computers and electronics that tie directly
into her spine and brain so she can manage virtually all of them with
little confusion. While each micro-drone is too small to support more
than two or three enhancements at a time, a swarm of them can detect
virtually anything. Several are also rigged with explosives, and two of
the larger drones mount machine-pistol like guns, although ammo is
limited. Due to the enhanced connection Ace has with her toys, she can
potentially suffer damage if one is destroyed before she can jump back out
of it. Since she can jump into several drones at once, the catastrophic
loss of several at the same time can cause pain and possibly critical
damage.
Bristol
Archetype: Elf Decker
The way
Bristol thinks is...confusing. He’s a great big picture guy, but then
slows down (both in and out of VR) when it comes time to handle the little
stuff. Once he gets a handle on the more concentrated aspects of a
mission he picks up speed again, but it can be just disconcerting to see
your decker just sit and do nothing for seconds – sometimes minutes – at a
time while all hell breaks loose around him. Lanky, even for an elf,
Bristol seems like he’d just blow apart if hit with so much as a hold-out
pistol round. Realizing this, Bristol wears layers of armor over a body
that has been reinforced with plating and weaving. He also wears a helmet
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