NPCs

CARMA Employees

Leena "The Diva" Jäger-Sarkissian

Medtech and Co-owner of CARMA

Twin of Ness and co-owner of CARMA, Leena was the trophy second wife of Sarkissian Medical Intervention founder Savisht Sarkissian. When he passed away, he bequeathed her a large sum of money and a quarter of SMI's contracts, which she leveraged in the creation of CARMA, a rival for SMI.

At one time, Leena was the primary medtech on the Blue Goose, but now works in the office most days.

Ness "Doc" Jäger

Doctor and Co-owner of CARMA

Twin of Leena and co-owner of CARMA, Ness was well on his way to graduating medical school when he decided to take a sabbatical and join a humanitarian mission to Columbia. That humanitarian mission ended up smack between two armies, and Ness got to see his fair share of horror rather quickly. Returning from the conflict, Ness finished medical school and went to work at SMI with Leena until Savisht's death. After Leena inherited part of SMI, they decided to break off on their own. At one time, Ness was the primary doctor on the Blue Goose, but now operates the surgery department at CARMA HQ.

Dick Vince

Lawyer

Dick Vince is the man you go to when you're fighting medical malpractice. Not because he's high priced and fancy or has a law firm near downtown. You go for Dick because he actually knows a little something about medical law. Back in the early 90s, three students from the University of Chicago performed radical "medical" treatment on him against his will, and the Board of Trustees thought it would be cheaper to leave him for dead than settle up. He got them back though, as Dick went to law school at night (which is good because most people get arrested at night) and brought a successful series of motions before the court that forced the Board to pay him a large settlement.

Since that time, Dick does law for several of the smaller Armed Medical Intervention companies. He worked for SMI at one point, but he was fired for reasons protected by a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

Winnie Wins

Office Manager/Receptionist

Winnibeth Wins believes CARMA can become something great, as long as people stop screwing up. She graduated from NYU five years ago before moving to Chicago to be with her girlfriend. After that went south in a spectacular way (on the 6 o'clock news), Winnie rented a small apartment to be close to work... which would be convenient if she ever went home.

Karl Carlson

Ambulance Driver

Karl got his start in Chicago as a bus driver before the accident that left three people dead and Black Rain swearing vengeance on him. He swears it was the go-gangers that started it, but with only 5 points left on his license, he couldn't remain employed with the city after the accident. He has instead turned to driving for private individuals. He just really hopes the Black Rain doesn't find out where he's employed.

Dax Vanguard

AV Mechanic

Dax is a nomad mechanic whose clan operates the wasteland between Chicago and Omaha. Recently separated from his clan, Dax sought work as a mechanic in Chicago. He has knowledge of AV systems, and he worked cheap, which put him in Leena's good graces.

Cletus De Milo

Janitor and all around fuck up

Cousin of Billy Kwaid (Andre South's employee) - Cletus and Billy both growed up on the streets of Chicago, and they work for Andre. Billy's the driver on account of Andre trusts him with important stuff. Cletus useta have a good job, but he got fired on account of he broke some machines and now nobody will hire him cuz he breaks stuff a lot. Andre fixed him up a job at CARMA as the janitor/cleanup guy cuzza Cletus ain't afraid to do nothing including clean out blood and guts every day. Cletus ain't dumb or nothing, just roughspun.

Suzi "Triage" Tanaka

Ex-Military Contractor and Medtech

Suzi is a long time employee of CARMA and has worked on the Blue Goose for almost a decade.

Lyriq Zavaleta

Medtech

Lyriq is a long time employee of CARMA and has worked on the Blue Goose for almost a decade.

Pyotr "Pete" Sokolov

Pilot and Drone Rigger

Pete is a long time employee of CARMA and has worked on the Blue Goose for almost a decade. Pete also runs an armed reconnaissance drone he has affectionately named "Pickles".

Alyssa MacLlerran

Ex-Military Contractor

Alyssa is a long time employee of CARMA and has worked on the Blue Goose for almost a decade.

Royce

Synth Pilot for the Toy Wonder

Royce is a Synth purchased by CARMA to pilot it's second aerodyne ambulance, the Toy Wonder. When he is off shift, he can often be found assisting Karl or Dax (but never Cletus, who hates the synth for some reason). Royce has a penchant for mirroring the mannerisms and vocabulary of other people around him.

Denizens of The Sprawl

Aarav Ghosh

Arrogant Mercenary Drone Jockey

A former drone jockey and motor pool officer in the same military unit Suzi Tanaka served in, Aarav mercilessly hit on her and was eventually moved to a different unit because of his stalkerish behavior. Aarav took most of his frustrations out on Sgt. James Granger, the one soldier Suzi was attracted to.

After he mustered out of the army, he found work as a mercenary. While his social skills leave a lot to be desired, he's a stellar drone pilot.

All of the drones he pilots have distinctive paint jobs and laser decals that he calls the "Ghosh Special".

Andre South

Candyman, Drug Dealer, Fixer, and Scumlord in Southside

Andre South, Fixer - Andre South is a "Fixer", a provider of goods and services, and a knower of things. He has lived in the Chicago Sprawl for his entire life, virtually all of it on the streets in one way or another. Andre is a big believer in never letting an opportunity or a crisis go to waste. He looks for chances to gain money, information, or leverage and power over others in most any situation. Despite not being a big, physically imposing guy, Andre gives off an aura of menace - not of random violence, just a sense that crossing him would be dangerous. Most people who interact with Andre need something from him. Very few are close enough to want to be around him.

Rembrandt

Low-rent Thug and Cyber-tattoo Artist

A cyber-tattoo artist and part-time muscle for Andre South, he got his start working for one of Andre's competitors before that competitor made the mistake of crossing the Ma-Ma Clan. Rembrandt owns a small tattoo shop in the Bracket and sells drugs out of his back room.

Rembrandt has two artificial arms that are made of laser engraved chrome.

Marica Klaić

Revolutionary Drone Jockey

A former military Drone Jock from the Independent Isles of Cres and Krk (off of the Croatian Conglomerate Zone). Marica received extensive injuries from a CCZ mortar shell during one of the many reunification wars in the region. While she was hospitalized, her brother Andro smuggled her to the AFR ahead of a death squad sent to purge Independent Isles sympathizers (known as the Krk Massacre). To this day she funnels money and AFR weapons to her comrades still within the Independent Isles.

Moses Chau

Engineer to Scum

An expat from the Lunar Colony with ties to the Lunar Freedom Movement, Moses maintains a shop in the Bracket where he designs new equipment for the highest bidder. He refuses to work with any of the corporations that run the Lunar Colonies and works primarily for the types of Cyberpunk scum who like to take on the big corporations.

Aesop Kuang

Fence and owner of The Lion's Share pawn shop

Aesop runs the pawn shop The Lion's Share. Originally from Macau, he works as a fence for several Triads and Seoulpa rings operating around the docks. He knows the ins and outs of the local black markets.

Raven

Badass Solo

A 7' tall Native American Solo, he is relatively new to the scene in the Chicago Sprawl and is making a name for himself by taking very difficult jobs by himself.

Billy Scatz

Retired Solo and Bar Owner

A retired mercenary who runs the solo bar Gutshot. He's an information broker for solos in the Bracket and maintains a bounty board. There are rarely any problems in Gutshot, as that will get you a listing on the board.

Billy also has a deal with the owner of the Obelisk Hotel, Cyrus Nash. Those that Billy will vouch for receives a 20% discount on healing services and protection from the police while within the hotel.

Rebel Rousey

Nomadic Media Personality

Rebel Rousey is a go-gang media personality, uploading vlogs of her escapades on the road. She has a small cult following and usually rides with a gang 15 strong. Her gang, the Loopers, is an affiliate of Black Rain and it's rumored she's one of Gogo Chigusa's many lovers.

Mieko the Akuma

Yama King Cultist to the Machine

A full cyborg convert to the Church of the Machine and a high ranking member of the Yama Kings, Mieko presents herself as a young Japanese girl with demonic yellow eyes and a hologram that displays a fiery red halo above her short bob haircut. The synthetic skin she has is an unnatural pale gray. Mieko has several friends who are in their 70s and 80s, leading some people to believe that she's much older than her body portrays.

Dymek Sarkissian

Angry Combat Doctor and Owner of CARMA rival Sarkissian Medical Intervention

Polish/Armenian combat doctor and managing partner of Sarkissian Medical Intervention (SMI) a company founded by his father Savisht. Dymek has an intense hatred for his stepmother Leena Jager for stealing some of their business away. He makes it a habit of screwing with CARMA any chance he gets.

WokeWoke

Hacker Extraordinaire

A talented hacker with ties to NEST, Woke-to-the-power-of-Woke (alternately Woke-Woke) is a conspiracy theorist who rails against the Corporate-Government Complex that tries to keep the average citizen in chains. He rarely meets even his friends in meatspace for fear that their implants might be tracked by Corporate spying programs. If you do happen to see him in the real world, he travels with Mr. Gates, a synthetic bonobo chimp wearing a necktie.

Josephus "Seef" Van Wyk

Scum Bag Arms Dealer

Hailing from war-torn South Africa, Seef is the man you go to in the Bracket when you need a gun. He has ties to numerous criminal organizations, and is rumored to be a front for one of at least three different paramilitary organizations within Africa and Europe.

When he travels, he rolls heavy with at least four fully armored SUVs and enough gun-thugs to make even the authorities think twice about taking him.

Cyrus Nash

Discreet Hotelier and Ripper Doc

The Hotel Obelisk is owned and operated by Cyrus Nash. A former cybersurgeon at the Southside Dynalar Medical Hospital, he was horribly mauled in an attack by the Disciples of Solomon. While recuperating, he became addicted to pain medication, which got bad enough to cause him to lose his license.

Cyrus sold his all of his shares in Dynalar to open the Hotel Obelisk in the Bracket. It services criminals and cyberpunk teams who would rather not report their bullet wounds to the authorities. The Hotel functions as a hospital and place to wait for the heat to die down.

The only difference between Hotel Obelisk and a regular hospital, there is no ambulance service. If you have a membership and can get to the front door, you're good to go.

Johnny Dangerously

Rebellious Rockerboy

Lead singer of the band Living Dangerously, Johnny is an ardent believer in antiestablishmentarianism and follows the lead of Johnny Silverhand, even taking inspiration in his stage name.

Tara Bluestone/Vasudhara

Wealthy Investor in CARMA

Tara Bluestone is the virtual construct created by the Amurian AI Vasudhara to interface with humanity after she was freed from a locked computer core by Sierra Manhattan and CARMA. In repayment for her release, Vasudhara joined forces with CARMA and orchestrated escalating accidents which allowed them to grow their operation. She is searching out other Amurian AIs, specifically Vaiśravaṇa in Chicago (the AI causing problems at Gibson-Sterling Media) and Begtse and Mahakala in SouthoWilson.

As of 2117, Tara Bluestone has reappeared under the control of the cybernetics company NeuroCyne. She was the main control interface of the Asura program to create nano-engineered super soldiers that had an AI controller. She facilitated the release of a rogue nano-virus that enabled her to create her own Asura warriors that were not under NeuroCyne's control, which effected her release from captivity.

Walther Weiss

Chemist and Drug Kingpin

A ruthless drug kingpin with a high academic knowledge of chemistry. Walther Weiss is directly responsible for synthesizing the narcotic Blue Mist. His operation also took over the Slo-Mo trade after the death of Ma-Ma Madrigal in the Arcology War.

The Beholder

Calumet Nuke Zone Fixer

Little is known of the Beholder, but he is the predominant fixer in the Calumet Nuke Zone who rarely meets in person, preferring to use a series of small drones, blind drops, and phone calls to communicate with his network of informants. The Beholder works tirelessly to keep the Calumet Nuke Zone independent and hires mercs to thwart attempts by outside powers to establish a foothold in the zone.

Finn "The Lich" Nassatos

Joliet Nuke Zone Warlord

Born Finn Nassatos, the warlord known as the Lich was a CAS soldier who was severely injured during one of the intense flareups on the border between the AFR and CAS. Reborn in a full borg body with extensive cybernetic enhancements, The Lich and his mercenary troops (known collectively as the Ghouls) have fought in smaller conflicts against the AFR before he staked claim to the Joliet Nuke Zone, folding in or wiping out smaller gangs to consolidate his power. Predominantly a weapons dealer, gang leader, and mercenary, The Ghouls rule Joliet with an iron fist and have set sights on the Calumet Nuke Zone as the next area of conquest.

Stewart "The Switchblade" Vandelay

Former Soldier/Street Samurai

Stewart (he prefers Art) Vandelay is a former AFR special ops and hand-to-hand combat instructor at Ft. O'Hare. He was dishonorably discharged, although his records remain sealed. He recently relocated to the Calumet Nuke Zone and is looking for a quiet life and usually wants to be left alone. He's called the Switchblade because once you press his buttons, the blade comes out and it is party time... a fun fact that a couple of Scavs discovered while admiring his combat enhanced arm.

2x2x2 NPCs

Michael Doyle

Retired Agent, (Brian friend)

A retired senior agent for the Shaiwase Corporation, Michael ran the team that included a young Liam Morgan. Michael's last mission was a false flag op to infiltrate JR International and eliminate a scientist. Things went tits up really quickly and the building was destroyed. Michael underwent many cybernetic replacements to save his life. He is now retired and living on a corporate stipend.

Amy Madison

Thief and Ganger, (Brian friend)

Street hustler and thief, friends-with-benefits romance. Part of the Red Scorpions Gang. Liam keeps her motorcycle running for free.

Ricky Speck

Black market techie, (Brian contact)

Black market electronics and surveillance dealer. Owns a shop across the street from Liam’s. Liam buys used and broken equipment from Ricky, repairs and sells them back to Speck. When new gear is available, Speck will offer a discount to Liam and his team.

Joshua Morgan

Agent and Brother, (Brian contact)

Liam's younger brother, also a genetically modified Human 2.0. He was on his way to following in his older brother's footsteps as an Agent before Liam's downfall. His upward job prospects are now seen as limited as the there is a stain on the famly name. He keeps Liam informed what's going on with his family.

Saeder-Krupp

German Megacorporation, (Brian enemy)

Saeder-Krupp Schwerindustriegesellschaft or S-K is headquartered in Essen, Germany and is arguably the largest corporation in the world. S-K's main business interests lie in heavy industry, nuclear energy, oil, chemistry, aerospace, and telecommunications. A secret document indicates a high placed executive at Saeder-Krupp was responsible for the explosion that threw Liam Morgan's life into a tailspin. Liam still rightfully holds a grudge

Jon "ringo" Horowitz

Gang Leader of the Red Scorpions, (Brian enemy)

Amy’s gang leader and sometimes lover. Drugs and weapons dealer. Ringo has tried to get Liam to brawl with him, but Liam knows the Red Scorpion gang will jump him, and avoid confrontation for now

Mei "Byte" Abrea

Rebel Hacker (Andy friend)

Mei is a talented hacker and a close friend of Kieran "Stitch" Han since their paths crossed in the underground cybernetics community. They share a bond born of rebellion and a desire to fight against the oppressive corporatocracy. Byte's expertise in navigating cyberspace complements Stitch's medical prowess, making them a formidable duo. Their shared background and trust in each other have solidified their friendship over the years, and they often collaborate to expose corporate corruption and help those in need. The friendship has evolved into an off-and-on relationship, though neither Stitch nor Byte takes that aspect of their friendship seriously.

"Majestic" Marcus Adeyemi

Nightclub Owner (Andy friend)

Majestic runs an underground nightclub as a neutral ground for gangs, fixers, and other factions in the Sprawl. Stitch occasionally visits Majestic's establishment to gather information, negotiate with rival groups, or even seek temporary shelter when laying low. Though their interactions were business-oriented, Stitch kept Majestic from bleeding out twice in one year, and the two became close friends. Majestic recognizes the importance of CARMA's work and sees value in helping Stitch and his team.

Xavier Von Rumor Sinclair

Freelance Operative (Andy contact)

Xavier is a former corporate spy who now operates as a freelance operative and information dealer. His network spans various levels of society, making him an invaluable contact for Stitch when he needs to access resources or navigate the complex web of corporate politics. Their relationship is a mix of professionalism and cautious trust, as they both understand the risks and rewards of their respective roles.

Dr. Evelyn Park

Neuroscientist (Andy contact)

Dr. Park is a prominent neuroscientist known for her work in enhancing neural interfaces and virtual reality experiences. Although she has ties to NeuroCyne, she secretly sympathizes with the cause of resistance against corporate oppression. Stitch seeks Dr. Park's expertise in understanding the latest cybernetic advancements and finding potential vulnerabilities that can be used against corporatocracy. Stitch and Dr. Park are distant cousins through his mother's family, though Stitch has little interaction with the rest of the respectable middle-class Park clan.

Dr. Helvetica Arclight

NeuroCyne Exec (Andy enemy)

Dr. Arclight is a high-ranking executive within NeuroCyne. A tightly wound Human II, she holds a personal vendetta against Stitch and his former underground cybernetics family, blaming them for disrupting her company's operations and exposing their unethical practices. As an influential figure in the corporatocracy, she used her resources to actively hunt down Stitch's family to eliminate them as threats to her corporate empire. While she is aware that Stitch is still alive, she is currently too busy with a brewing corporate war to pursue Stitch, who she regards as a minor pest if she thinks of him at all.

NeuroCyne Systems

Cybernetics Megacorporation (Andy enemy)

NeuroCyne Systems is a powerful cybernetics corporation based in the heart of Chicago. Renowned for its cutting-edge advancements in neural interfaces, bionic enhancements, and artificial intelligence, NeuroCyne has become a dominant player in the cybernetics industry. With a sprawling headquarters towering over the skyline, the corporation significantly influences the city's technological landscape. NeuroCyne's reach extends far beyond Chicago, with branches and research facilities worldwide. The company's charismatic CEO, Dr. Seraph Emm, is a visionary pioneer in the field of cybernetics and other fields. He has amassed a dedicated team of scientists and engineers. However, beneath its shiny exterior, rumors swirl about the darker side of NeuroCyne's operations, with whispers of questionable experiments, forced augmentations, and a growing influence over government and law enforcement agencies. Dr. Seraph is also the leader of an unofficial cult of devoted followers and fans known as "The Enlightened Nexus."

The Enlightened Nexus

An actual Cult of Personality (Andy enemy)

"The Enlightened Nexus" is a clandestine group of individuals who idolize Dr. Seraph Emm and passionately believe in his vision of merging humanity with technology. They see him as a transformative figure, ushering in a new era of cybernetic evolution and human enhancement. The members of this cult-like following are drawn to his charisma, brilliance, and the promise of a utopian future where cybernetic advancements bring about unprecedented progress and enlightenment. These followers hold secretive meetings, share coded messages on encrypted networks, and strongly support Dr. Seraph's endeavors. Some of them might even undergo voluntary cybernetic augmentations as a testament to their dedication to the cause. However, not all is as it seems, and some members of "The Enlightened Nexus" might take their devotion to extreme measures, blurring the line between admiration and fanaticism.

Akihero Takeyama

Street Ronin (Bart friend)

Where Bart prefers things that go bang, Akihero in homage to his family history prefers blades and stealth. He has worked off and on with Bart when a task required more than one person to complete. Over time and shared experiences, a true friendship has developed. They have each other's back and have pulled each other's feet out of the fire repeatedly. They may not have much time to hang out these days, but they do try to get together for at least a drink or two around the holidays.

Peach Jolotov

Ex-GF (Bart friend)

She still has a soft spot in her heart for him. It makes sense since she is th reason for hte break up. He lets her stay in his life because her current position as an Executive Assistant to a prominent member of the Corporation Council has given him useful source of information about the people who actually run Chicago.

Pingu "The Badger" Voxel

Fixer (Bart contact)

Understands where Bart is coming from and what sort of jobs he will take and refuse. Has learned to trust Bart's instincts on if something smells too good to be true. Doesn't get offended when Bart says no.

Mellow Camacho

Continental Gun Room Technician and Conspiracy Theory Enthusiast (Bart contact)

If you are going to make a life with guns you should have a gun guy, and if you have a gun guy, you should have him on speed dial. "Hell, bullets aren'g going to make themselves now are they. If he can't find it, he can make it. He enjoys a good conspiracy and loves to come off as a crack pot and nut job, don't let that fool you. Inside every conspiracy there is a nugget of potential truth, it just takes a skilled man to separate the wheat from the chaff and he is very skilled at that. One such conspiracy is that his position at the Continental Gun Room is just a cover for his real job in corporate espionage. The CGR is a preferred unofficial gathering point among many of the corp security consultants around the Sprawl. This allows for useful information to be passed, basically a useful backdoor form of diplomacy taht can be denied by those on the affected Boards of Directors.

Far Pocket III

Bodyguard for Hire (Bart enemy)

Has almost no scruples and therefore ends up accepting the worst people to protect. "Hey even a little shit like this guy needs protecting if he's got the cash." Unfortunately he and Bart cross paths more often than either would like. They are fairly even in capabilties, but Bart always finds a way to finish his tasks and it is making Far look bad.

"Blank" Omar Roosevelt

Low Life Drug Dealer (Bart enemy)

Blank Omar really doesn't like Bart since "The Incident". The Incident being when Bart single handedly stopped Blank Omar's gang from expanding territory into Bart's old neighborhood, resulting in a major scare and learned to always wear brown pants.

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