Hi folks, working on another concept here, a more MMO style Ranger: someone who focuses on long-range attacks/sniping while having a "pet" engage in melee. In this instance, it is a Dwarf aspected summoner with an assault rifle specialization. Character has enough Charisma to eventually keep up to five registered sprites for when things get really crazy. So especially if the character has to move in close anyway, channeling would be an option. Or if another runner is already engaged in melee or a bound spirit is engaged in melee, channeling could be a potentially useful option. I am having trouble deciding a few finishing touches.
Initiative issues:
Until the character can channel, It is low for a combat-focused character. I bought some kamikaze for the character, but addiction tests aren't great for this character, even for a dwarf.
Cash-strapped:
Character starts more cash strapped than I would like (no Reagents, magical lodge, vehicle, medkit, etc). If anyone has any ideas of ways to cut enough to get some more basics, that would be great. I don't want debt or want to use Born Rich (low on options I know).
Please let me know if there is anything else that could be improved. (I am definitely willing to drop outdoorsman. I also originally had Attributes A/Meta B and Body of 7, Charisma 4, and Edge of 2. I think this build is better, but I having high Body has its perks. Also, magical characters aren't my forte so my judgement may definitely be off).
Karma: 10 on Edge, 10 on Nuyen, 21 on positive qualities, -22 on negative qualities: 6 karma remaining.
== Info ==
Name: Unnamed Character Alias: Dagobah - Dwarf
Dwarf Movement: 10/20
Composure: 12
Street Cred: 0 Judge Intentions: 10
Notoriety: 0 Lift/Carry: 6 (45 kg/30 kg)
Public Awareness: 0 Memory: 9
Karma: 0 Nuyen: 135
Age: Skin:
Eyes: Hair:
== Priorities ==
Metatype: A(4) - Any metatype
Attributes: B(3) - 20 Attributes
Special: D(1) - Adept or Aspected Magician
Skills: C(2) - 28 Skills/2 Skill Groups
Resources: E(0) - 6,000¥
Bonus Skill Group: Conjuring
== Attributes ==
BOD: 3 CHA: 5
AGI: 5 INT: 5
REA: 4 LOG: 2
STR: 3 WIL: 7
EDG: 4 MAG: 6
== Derived Attributes ==
Essence: 6 Initiative: 9 + 1d6
Physical Damage Track: 10 Rigger Init: 9 + 1d6
Stun Damage Track: 12 Astral Init: 10 + 2d6
Physical: 5 Matrix AR Init: 9 + 1d6
Mental: 6 Matrix VR Cold Init: 5 + DP + 3d6
Social: 8 Matrix VR Hot Init: 5 + DP + 4d6
Ballistic Mask [+1] (Only for intimidation, Must be visible)
Astral: 8
DRAIN: Druid (Willpower + Intuition: 12)
== Active Skills ==
Assensing (Aura Reading) Base: 1 + Karma: 0 = 1 Pool: 6 (
Automatics (Assault Rifles) Base: 6 + Karma: 0 = 6 Pool: 11 (13)
Binding (Spirits of Air) Base: 6 + Karma: 0 = 6 Pool: 12 (14)
Disguise Base: 2 + Karma: 0 = 2 Pool: 7
Intimidation (Physical) Base: 1 + Karma: 0 = 1 Pool: 8 (10)
Palming Base: 2 + Karma: 0 = 2 Pool: 7
Perception (Visual) Base: 5 + Karma: 0 = 5 Pool: 10 (12)
Sneaking Base: 2 + Karma: 0 = 2 Pool: 7
Summoning (Spirits of Air) Base: 3 + Karma: 0 = 3 Pool: 9 (11)
== Knowledge Skills ==
Archaeology Base: 4 + Karma: 0 = 4 Pool: 6
English N
Hunting Tactics Base: 4 + Karma: 0 = 4 Pool: 9
Parazoology (N. America) Base: 4 + Karma: 0 = 4 Pool: 9 (11)
Street Drugs Base: 1 + Karma: 0 = 1 Pool: 6
== Contacts ==
(Fixer) (CON: 4, LOY: 2)
(Taxi) (CON: 2, LOY: 1)
(Talismonger) (CON: 2, LOY: 1)
(Armorer) (CON: 2, LOY: 1)
== Qualities ==
Aspected Magician
Hawk Eye
Impassive
Jack of All Trades Master of None
Mentor Spirit (Thunderbird)
Outdoorsman
Poor Self Control (Vindictive)
Prejudiced (Specific, Biased) (Toxic Magicians )
Quick Healer
Resistance to Pathogens/Toxins
Spirit Whisperer
Thermographic Vision
Weak Immune System
== Lifestyles ==
Apartment, Downtown (Low) 1 months
== Armor ==
Ares Victory: Globetrotter Jacket 12
+Liner - Insulation (4)
+Holster
Armor Clothing ("Formalware") 6
Ballistic Mask 2
+Respirator Rating 6
== Weapons ==
FN HAR
+Gas-Vent 2 System
+Gyro Mount
+Laser Sight
+Personalized Grip
Pool: 11 (13) Accuracy: 7 DV: 10P AP: -2 RC: 10
Remington Suppressor
+Concealed Quick-Draw Holster
+Laser Sight
+Personalized Grip
+Sound Suppressor
Pool: 11 Accuracy: 8 DV: 7P AP: -1 RC: 2
Survival Knife
Pool: 4 Accuracy: 5 DV: 5P AP: -1 RC: 2
Unarmed Attack
Pool: 4 Accuracy: 5 DV: 3S AP: - RC: 2
== Commlink ==
MCT-3500 (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 3, FWL: 3)
+Fake SIN (Jordan Tyler) Rating 4 [Fake License 4 (Weapon License), Fake License 4 (Summoner License), Fake License 4 (Bounty Hunter's License), Fake License 4 (Driver's License), Fake License 4 (Concealed Carry Permit)]
+Sim Module
+Subvocal Mic
+Micro-Transceiver
+Fake License (Drug License) Rating 4
== Gear ==
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Assault Rifles) x100
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Machine Pistols) x100
Goggles Rating 2
+Camera, Micro Rating 1
+Image Link
Kamikaze x4
Restraint, Metal x4
Stealth Tags x10
Survival KitThis character did take a lot of Binding, but this may be a character that with Exorcism could be a Banisher instead, though I don't think it is at all necessary.
