Editing AlphaOmega/HighXPJohn (section)

==Backgrounds==
===Resources 5===
The earnings of a mid-level mob boss.  The income derives from several properties which John either owns outright, or is a "silent partner".  Most notable among these are the Lucky Star Hotel & Casino (where he is a silent partner), and the Velvet Room (a nightclub/dancehall) which he owns outright.  After the destruction of Las Vegas, it would seem as though John's financial capacities would be lessened -- but John remembers the offshore account numbers, the secret caches, and is the only one left to access them.  As such, even in great adversity, the Eclipse's wealth increases.

===Backing 3===
John's position as the sole survivor of Las Vegas' underworld would attract attention in those circles, but word of the deal that he struck with Ambrogino Giovanni has traveled.  Now, the underworld has decided that, although he has no real authority, John Palmer should be treated with respect; they may not heed him, but they will at least listen.

===Fame 3===
In the criminal underworld, reputation counts for a great deal; additionally, it is said that no one gossips amongst themselves like criminals.  Word has spread about John from the Mafia, to other such organizations around the world.  Although he holds no position in organizations such as the Triads or Mafiya, representatives of such groups would be interested in talking to John if he should appear in their territories -- and actually talk, not "talk".

===Artifact 2===
John, at some point over the past decade, convinced ''someone'' to reforge his pistol into an orichalcum-infused artifact gun.  The pistol is now roughly the same size, but glitters with reddish gold under the sun's light.  For the most part, people are just grateful that he didn't enhance his sawed-off shotgun.

===Artifact 2===
The fang of an Antediluvian vampire/Deathlord, into which Garou rites and Awakened magick has bound a Greater Jaggling of Death, and turned into a single bullet.  It can only be used once, so its true power is unknown, but it is theorized that this bullet will kill whatever it hits.  John is rumored to be saving this for when the Ellipse eventually faces Rex Mundi.