[Number 2]

Setting:
Russia (I haven't determined the city yet) in the Fall.

450 BP
Bumping starting availability from 12 to 14
Everybody starts with a Coldsuit (p.51 Arsenal)

If you have interest in this, put your character ideas below.

[Csjarrat]

I'd like to pitch a human detection mage.
He's a druid, used to living out in the wilds and repairing the damage wrought on the land by metahumanity. Eagle is his mentor and he can take his form, having come to him in a vision at his coming of age.
He grew up on a farm, destined to work the land for a living but as his parents fell into old age, the farm had to be sold. After taking scraps of work out in the villages, he eventually had to move to the big city in search of employment. His skillset brought him into the shadows via a contact of a friend and he's been running for a year now, living out of a shit-hole apartment on the edge of the slums.
He specialises in detection spells and perception (astral and physical). He's not particularly hot in combat but really shines in recon and situational awareness on a run as well as counterspelling.

[Number 2]

I like him. Btw, I forgot to put this in the main post but this will be a PbP unless I get a new mic and everybody wants to do realtime via skype.

[Phyxion]

If this ends up being non-PbP, I'm definitely interested. I have several character ideas rolled up, and another dozen or so concepts for when I have the time to flesh them out. Should be able to find something that would fit with any group makeup.

[thebob288]

If it does turn into a skype game and not a play by post I would definitely be interested.
My character concept is an Orc (human looking) Survivalist whos typically a loner and takes advantage of living out in the wilderness by owning a bunch of illegal weapons and enjoys not paying taxes or rent to anyone. Lately though hes been looking to upgrade his hideout with some better amenities and that takes nuyen which he knows no legal way of acquiring so he decides to take a shot at the runner lifestyle. He'd be a combat/stealth character with little social skills but good tactical knowledge of the land and a nice safehouse full of guns to bolt to if things go sour.

[Triskavanski]

I'm interested in the PBP more myself.

My character idea would be a human changeling, with the outward appearance of a unicorn. A phys adept who runs his own detective agency, composed of himself. generally acts like a hardboiled ex-cop, cause he thats what he is.

Second character idea is another changeling of some kind. Runs a "post birth abortion clinic" which is fancy talk for assassin work. of course would wield an sniper rifle with a wooden stock in it. Also an adept.

My last idea is a rabbit changeling. (Yes I freeking love changeling) who dresses up like a chinese hopping vampire. Primary weapon is a mochi mallet, and his name is Puck. Trickster, he always tries to put on a good show.

[martinchaen]

I would like to play Cyclone, a cyber samurai I created for 5th that I'm confident I'd be able to convert to 4th.

Character Concept:
Marcus Evans aka Cyclone, a former UCAS Army Ranger veteran with over 10 years of service; received an honorable discharge after his influential family pulled some strings, despite heavy drug use following a mission went bad, resulting in multiple cybernetic limb replacements. Highly trained in ranged combat disciplines, he's an excellent marksman and a decent close quarters combatant, though the extensive cyberware he's received has made him somewhat cold and distant and as such he doesn't talk much.

Cyclone, weary of civilians who couldn't relate to his experiences and uncomfortable in the bustle of Seattle, settled down as a bounty hunter in Chicago where he could be by himself more often than not. Occasionally he takes jobs in other parts of the country when his expertise as a heavy hitter is needed.

Character Description
Marcus is tall for a human at 2.1m, and he's built like a brick given his extensive cybernetic limbs. In Chicago, he usually wears a Lined Coat with a black Urban Explorer Jumpsuit underneath, as well as the AR gloves, a helmet along with full-face respirator, as well as earbuds and contacts equipped with audio and visual enhancers. In addition to his cyber implant weaponry, he carries two firearms both of which are actively concealed most of the time; a Ruger Super Warhawk held in a belted quick-draw holster secured to his right thigh with a additional rounds on the belt, and a shoulder-slung Ares Alpha on his right side. The smuggling compartment in his left leg holds illegal items like Explosive and APDS rounds, high-explosive grenades, and drugs, while the survival kit backpack holds various items like a disguise kit, legal drugs, and a medkit. The lined coat holds a miniwelder, while pouches on the urban explorer jumpsuit holds the simrig-equipped commlink and spare clips with legal ammo, amongst other things.

[Number 2]

If people could start making character sheets that would be great. I'm loving the character ideas so far.

[Isane]

I've got an idea for a face/rigger kicking around, I'll have the details and probably a sheet ready later tonight.

[thebob288]

Can you tell me the time and day your planning on running this game and if you can confirm if its going to be a play by post game or not?

[Number 2]

I'm wanting it to be PbP, because I don't like using roll20 without voice chat. So yeah, PbP.

[martinchaen]

I'll post up a draft in a short while; fair warning, this guy is going to be pretty much a combat monster with a few secondary skills; definitely not much of a talker.

EDIT:
Character sheet, as promised.

== Info ==
Street Name: Cyclone
Name: Marcus Evans
Movement: 10/25, Swim: 5
Karma: 0
Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0
Human Male Age 34
Height 2.1m Weight 140kg
Composure: 10
Judge Intentions: 10
Lift/Carry: 16 (120 kg/80 kg)
Memory: 8
Nuyen: 0

== Attributes ==
BOD: 2 (8)
AGI: 2 (8)
REA: 5 (8)
STR: 2 (8)
CHA: 5
INT: 5
LOG: 3
WIL: 5
EDG: 3

== Derived Attributes ==
Essence:                   0.21
Initiative:                10 (13)
IP:                        1
Matrix Initiative:         7
Matrix IP:                 2
Physical Damage Track:     17
Stun Damage Track:         11

== Active Skills ==
Animal Handling            : 0                      Pool: 4
Animal Training            : 0                      Pool: 4
Archery                    : 0                      Pool: 7
Armorer                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Artisan                    : 0                      Pool: 4
Automatics                 : 5 [Assault Rifles]     Pool: 13 (15)
Blades                     : 4 [Cyber-Implants]     Pool: 12 (14)
Climbing                   : 0                      Pool: 7
Clubs                      : 0                      Pool: 7
Computer                   : 1                      Pool: 4
Con                        : 0                      Pool: 7
Cybercombat                : 0                      Pool: 2
Cybertechnology            : 1                      Pool: 4
Data Search                : 1                      Pool: 4
Demolitions                : 0                      Pool: 2
Disguise                   : 2                      Pool: 7
Diving                     : 0                      Pool: 7
Dodge                      : 0                      Pool: 7
Escape Artist              : 0                      Pool: 7
Etiquette                  : 0                      Pool: 7
First Aid                  : 1                      Pool: 4
Flight                     : 0                      Pool: 7
Forgery                    : 0                      Pool: 7
Gunnery                    : 0                      Pool: 7
Gymnastics                 : 0                      Pool: 7
Hacking                    : 0                      Pool: 2
Hardware                   : 1                      Pool: 4
Heavy Weapons              : 5 [Grenade Launchers]  Pool: 13 (15)
Infiltration               : 2                      Pool: 10
Instruction                : 0                      Pool: 7
Intimidation               : 4 [Physical]           Pool: 12 (14)
Leadership                 : 4 [Persuasion]         Pool: 12 (14)
Leadership, Command        : 4 [Persuasion]         Pool: 10 (12)
Leadership, Direct Fire    : 4 [Persuasion]         Pool: 12 (14)
Locksmith                  : 0                      Pool: 7
Longarms                   : 0                      Pool: 7
Medicine                   : 1                      Pool: 4
Navigation                 : 2                      Pool: 7
Negotiation                : 0                      Pool: 7
Palming                    : 2                      Pool: 10
Parachuting                : 0                      Pool: 7
Perception                 : 0                      Pool: 4
Pilot Ground Craft         : 0                      Pool: 7
Pilot Watercraft           : 0                      Pool: 7
Pistols                    : 1 [Revolvers]          Pool: 9 (11)
Riding                     : 0                      Pool: 7
Running                    : 1 [Sprinting]          Pool: 9 (11)
Shadowing                  : 2                      Pool: 7
Software                   : 1                      Pool: 4
Survival                   : 2                      Pool: 7
Swimming                   : 0                      Pool: 7
Throwing Weapons           : 0                      Pool: 7
Tracking                   : 2                      Pool: 7
Unarmed Combat             : 1 [Cyber-Implants]     Pool: 9 (11)

== Knowledge Skills ==
Area Knowledge: Locale     : 2                      Pool: 8
English                    : N                      Pool: 0
History                    : 1 [Military]           Pool: 6 (8)
Military Tactics           : 6                      Pool: 9
News                       : 1 [Underworld]         Pool: 6 (8)
Or'zet                     : 3                      Pool: 8
Parazoology                : 2                      Pool: 8
Russian                    : 3                      Pool: 8
Street Drugs               : 2                      Pool: 8
Syndicates                 : 2                      Pool: 8

== Contacts ==
Fixer (4, 3)
ROSS Instructor/Friend (1, 5)

== Qualities ==
Ambidextrous
Biocompatability (Cyberware)
Distinctive Style (5 pts)
In Debt (25,000¥)
Razorboy
Restricted Gear (Rating 1)
SINner (Standard) (Marcus Evans, Ares Macrotechnology)

== Lifestyles ==
Low  1 months

== Cyberware/Bioware ==
Datajack
Obvious Full Arm (BOD 9, AGI 9, STR 9) (Left)
   +Bulk Modification Rating 2
   +Customized Agility Rating 6
   +Customized Body Rating 6
   +Customized Strength Rating 6
   +Enhanced Agility Rating 3
   +Enhanced Body Rating 3
   +Enhanced Strength Rating 3
   +Light Pistol
   +External Clip Port
   +Silencer
Obvious Full Arm (BOD 9, AGI 9, STR 9) (Right)
   +Bulk Modification Rating 2
   +Customized Agility Rating 6
   +Customized Body Rating 6
   +Customized Strength Rating 6
   +Enhanced Agility Rating 3
   +Enhanced Body Rating 3
   +Enhanced Strength Rating 3
   +Arm Blade
   +Shock Hand
Obvious Full Leg (BOD 9, AGI 9, STR 9) (Left)
   +Armor Rating 3
   +Bulk Modification Rating 2
   +Customized Agility Rating 6
   +Customized Body Rating 6
   +Customized Strength Rating 6
   +Enhanced Agility Rating 3
   +Enhanced Body Rating 3
   +Enhanced Strength Rating 3
   +Large Smuggling Compartment
Obvious Full Leg (BOD 9, AGI 9, STR 9) (Right)
   +Armor Rating 3
   +Bulk Modification Rating 2
   +Customized Agility Rating 6
   +Customized Body Rating 6
   +Customized Strength Rating 6
   +Enhanced Agility Rating 3
   +Enhanced Body Rating 3
   +Enhanced Strength Rating 3
   +Large Smuggling Compartment
Obvious Torso (BOD 4, AGI 4, STR 4)
   +Armor Rating 3
   +Customized Agility Rating 4
   +Customized Body Rating 4
   +Customized Strength Rating 4
   +Auto-Injector (Reusable) Rating 6
Pain Editor
Reaction Enhancers Rating 3
Smartlink

== Armor ==
Total Ballistic Armor: 22
Total Impact Armor: 20

Clothing                         0/0
Form-Fitting Half-Body Suit      4/1
   +Chemical Protection    6
Helmet                           1/2
   +Atmosphere Sensor Rating 1
   +Geiger Counter
   +Ultrawideband Radar Rating 4
Lined Coat                       6/4
   +Insulation 4
   +Nonconductivity 4
SecureTech Forearm Guards        0/1
SecureTech Leg and Arm Casings   1/1
SecureTech Shin Guards           0/1
SecureTech Vitals Protector      1/1

== Weapons ==
Ares Alpha
   +Gas-Vent 3 System
   +Easy Breakdown, Manual
   +Extreme Environment Mod Rating 1
   +Personalized Grip
   +Sling
   +Smartgun System
   Pool: 15 (17)   DV: 6P   AP: -1   RC: 8
Arm Blade
   Pool: 12 (14)   DV: 9P   AP: -1   RC: 1
Ceramic Knife
   Pool: 12   DV: 5P   AP: -   RC: 1
Katana
   +Personalized Grip, Melee
   Pool: 13   DV: 7P   AP: -1   RC: 1
Light Pistol
   +Smartgun System
   Pool: 11   DV: 4P   AP: -   RC: 1
Minigrenade: Flash-Bang
   Pool: 13   DV: 6S (10m Radius)   AP: -3   RC: 1
Ruger Super Warhawk
   +Concealable Holster
   +Smartgun System, External
   Pool: 11 (13)   DV: 6P   AP: -2   RC: 1
Shock Hand
   Pool: 9   DV: 6S(e)   AP: -half   RC: 1
Unarmed Attack
   Pool: 9   DV: 4S   AP: -   RC: 1

== Martial Arts ==
ROSS
   +Ready Weapon as Free Action
Finishing Move
Set-Up

== Commlink ==
Erika Elite (3, 3, 3, 4)
   +Iris Orb
   +Sim Module (Cold)
   +Analyze Rating 3 [Copy Protection 3, Registration]
   +Browse Rating 3 [Copy Protection 3, Registration]
   +Empathy Software Rating 3

== Gear ==
Ammo: EX-Explosive Rounds (Light Pistols) x40
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Heavy Pistols) x40
Certified Credstick, Gold
Cram x5
Disposable Syringe x5
   +Gamma-Scopolamine
Disposable Syringe x5
   +Narcoject
Earbuds Rating 3
   +Audio Enhancement Rating 3
   +Spatial Recognizer
Emergency Field Dressing x5
Fake SIN (Leon Cole, UCAS) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Blades) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Cyberware) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Heavy Pistols) Rating 4
   +Fake License (Bounty Hunter) Rating 4
G3 x21
Glasscutter
Goggles Rating 3
   +Flare Compensation
   +Thermographic
   +Vision Enhancement Rating 3
Miniwelder
Polar Survival Kit
   +Plastic Restraints x30
   +Stealth Tags x20
   +Novelty Mask
Psyche x5
Respirator Rating 6
Spare Clip (Ares Alpha)
   +Minigrenade: High Explosive
Spare Clip (Ares Alpha)
   +Minigrenade: Flash-Bang
Spare Clip (Ares Alpha) x2
   +Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Assault Rifles)
Spare Clip (Ares Alpha) x2
   +Ammo: EX-Explosive Rounds (Assault Rifles)
Wire Clippers


== Description ==
Marcus is tall for a human at 2.1m, and he's built like a brick given his extensive cybernetic limbs which are easily discerned even under multiple layers of clothing. He usually wears a heavily Lined Coat with form-fitting armor and cold weather gear underneath, as well as a helmet, goggles, and a respirator. The few times he does show his face he'll usually have prepared a disguise.

== Background ==
Marcus was born to William and Carol Evans, both medical professionals at Ares in Seattle. His parents had high expectations for him and his two sisters, but despite private instructors and all the tutorsofts money could buy he struggled due to a severe learning disability. As a freshman at the prestigious Bellevue High School, he attended a UCAS military recruiting drive and enlisted in the UCAS Army at only 16 years old, where he thrived for the first time in his life. He was wounded in combat multiple times and received full cyberlimb replacements for arms, legs, and torso as a result. At age 27, after 11 years of exemplary service and at the rank of Master Sergeant, he suffered a mental breakdown and received an honorable discharge after his parents called in a few favors, narrowly avoiding charges of drug use and dereliction of duty. Disillusioned with civilian life and the petty concerns of ordinary people, he moved to Chicago after a former team mate arranged for a short-term security contract there. Life in the feral city suited him well, and since men with his skill set were in steady demand he decided to stay for a while before moving on, working as a Bounty Hunter and bodyguard, amongst other things.

Cyclone lives a simple life and is mostly just interested in making enough to get by, but he is not a ruthless mercenary. While he favours non-lethal means because live bounties pay better, he is not above killing or changing allegiances for the right price or cause; Ares still holds a place in his heart, and Horizon's PR machine has him believing in their cause. Between his intimidating presence, formidable combat prowess, and rich military background, only time will tell what the future holds.

== Concept ==
Heavily armed and armored cyber samurai, based on Adam Jensen from the Deus Ex: Human Revolution video game.

== Notes ==
In addition to his cyber implant weaponry and other bladed weapons, he carries two firearms; a Ruger Super Warhawk held in a concealed belted holster secured to his right thigh with additional rounds on the belt, and an Ares Alpha usually stored in pieces in the two smuggling compartments in his legs. In addition to the broken down Alpha, the smuggling compartment in his left leg holds illegal items like Explosive rounds, grenades, and all of his illegal drugs, while the survival kit backpack holds various items like the legal drugs and emergency field dressings. The lined coat holds a miniwelder and his commlink, amongst other things.

[Triskavanski]

is the coldsuit a free item? Or a required purchase?

[Number 2]

is the coldsuit a free item? Or a required purchase?

Free item.

[Csjarrat]

pretty got much got a draft sorted, just need to sort the last few bp and bits of gear. will have it up by end of tomorrow UK time