Editing Talam's Characters: Cyberninja (section)

=Terrence the Cyberninja=

'''Background:''' Growing up as the son of menial workers, Terrence's only escape from the cramped, rundown hovel of an apartment he lived in was the classic anime of the early 2000's.  His absolute favourite, Naruto, made him dream of a world where a kid like him could run around in a forest, eat something that wasn't food rations everyday and have a future that wasn't becoming cheap, disposable labour.  He became obsessed with ninjas, and resolved that he would become one just like his heroes.  So, while other children played games on their AR headsets, Terrence learned about ninjas and what they were actually like.  Hattori Hanzo, Mochizuki Chiyome and Jinichi Kawakami were figures he studied in-depth.  He learned Japanese so he could read the digitally archived Bansenshukai, the Ninja Encyclopedia.  Armed with an understanding of ninjas, he began to train like one.  Years went by as he learned everything he needed to in order to find success as a ninja in a world of steel, guns and neon lights.  Martial arts, hacking, infiltration, disguise, parkour, poisons: a variety of disciplines all honed in one particular direction.

And then, one day, Terrence took out a loan from the local yakuza, bought the gear he needed, and started his first mission as a Runner under the alias Rock Lee.  Since that day, he's gone on many more, sometimes solo, sometimes as part of a team, earning quite the reputation in the process.  Success hasn't clouded his judgement, understanding that complacency could get him killed in his line of work.  When he isn't on a mission, Terrence devotes his time towards training, his only indulgence the media that inspired him in the first place.

'''Appearance:''' Terrence is of average height with short blond hair and blue eyes, with boy band cute facial features.  He has a slim silhouette, which hides his surprisingly powerful and lean physique.  His enhancements are subtle, some of the best bio, gene and nano tech credits can buy, giving him an all-around physical boost that puts him almost at the very edge of human limit.  When he's out on a mission, he wears a custom-made gas mask that resembles a ninja mask and has built-in night vision and infrared into the visor, and a full ninja-like armoured bodysuit that, at default, is a dark grey but can shift into various colours and patterns.

==Distinctions==
'''A Shadow Amidst Neon Lights d8:''' Terrence is a master ninja in a shiny chrome dystopian future, skilled in the craft of assassination, espionage and sabotage.  His knowledge is deep enough that he could train more ninjas.
*SFX - ''Hinder'': Gain a PP when you switch out this distinction’s d8 for a d4 on a roll with significant stakes.
*SFX - ''The Fruit of Training d8'': Spend a PP to reroll when avoiding getting caught.
*SFX - ''Ultra Instinct'': You may step down "The Emissary of Otaku" for the scene to step up "A Shadow Amidst Neon Lights" for the scene.
'''The Emissary of Otaku:''' Being an actual ninja hasn't dulled his passion for the media that inspired him.  He's still an incredibly hardcore nerd, full of esoteric knowledge related to anime, gaming and manga, which may prove useful in an isekai world.
*SFX - ''Hinder'': Gain a PP when you switch out this distinction’s d8 for a d4 on a roll with significant stakes.
*SFX - ''Geek Out'': You may step down "A Shadow Amidst Neon Lights" for the scene to create a d8 genre savvy asset that lasts for the rest of the scene.
'''"I made it myself" d8:''' While it's not always possible to work alone, ninjas need to be as self-reliant as possible.  As such, he's learned to craft, maintain and repair almost all of the gear he uses.
*SFX - ''Hinder'': Gain a PP when you switch out this distinction’s d8 for a d4 on a roll with significant stakes.

==Abilities==
'''The Unseen Blade d8'''
*SFX - ''Hissatsu: Ikken'': When a fight begins, you may spend a PP to apply a d10 physical condition to one enemy in a scene.
*Limit - ''Remain Unseen'': Can't be used if spotted.

'''Ninja Tools d8'''
*SFX - ''Right Tool for the Job'': Spend a PP to bypass one physical obstacle (e.g. a group of guards, tall wall, locked door).
*Limit - ''Exhausted'': Shut down Ninja Tools to gain a PP.  Activate an opportunity to restore your supply.

==Approaches==
{|
|Careful d8
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|Charming d4
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|Clever d6
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|Forceful d6
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|Quick d6
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|Sneaky d10
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==Objectives==
{|
|Adapt d6
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|Aid d6
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|Escape d4
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|Explore d10
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|Profit d8
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|Reform d6
|}