Gunny

Tarik "Gunny" Hamed

*Backstory*
Tarik didn't really have the greatest start to his life.  Being born in the Redmond slums is practically a life dead-end on it's own.  Being born to Arab refugees didn't help.  Even worse he was born an Ork metavariant to devout muslim parents.  By 12 Tarik was on the streets on his own, running with anyone that didn't mind having a little ork muscle behind them.  At 15 was when things started to look up, he drew the attention of a UCAS military recruiter.  Lured by promises of training, and more importantly regular meals and a roof over his head Tarik committed to a 5 year active enlistment.

The next 5 years flew by in a blur.  Training, 3 tours along the Sioux Nation border, a year in Denver as part of the UCAS forces there, then a year on the UCAS desert wars team and things were looking good.  Near the end of his tour of duty, Tarik was looking to re-enlist when he got an offer too good to pass up.  Join the Ares Desert Wars team; same risk, triple the pay, and early access to all the latest Ares combat gadgets.

Unfortunately Tarik got assigned to an all human platoon, with a commander that rose to the highest levels of incompetence on the backs of more skilled soldiers; with the support of mighty nepotism.  What followed was a disastrous season.  Tarik's squad lost every single engagement.  Obviously there was no way it could be Kyle's fault.  Kyle was the Golden Child of a corporate exec, and his record leading up to this was near spotless.  The ONLY person that could be to blame was the new guy.  The only Metahuman on the team.  Less than 3 weeks after the end of Desert Wars Tarik was once again out on the streets.  Black-listed from trying to join another Desert Wars team, and now too old to re-enlist with the UCAS military, he didn't have many options.

The next year was spent drifting from place to place, working odd jobs as muscle for various petty crime bosses, and avoiding getting in too deep with any gang or group.  Tarik followed his gut and any time his intuition said leap, he did, always bouncing just a step ahead of the law or any consequences.  Each time he hopped he stepped deeper into the shadows until he was able to get his old identity scrubbed and step fully into the world of shadowrunners.

*Description*
Physically Tarik is bulky even for an Ork, He stands a little shy of 6 foot tall, but between the heavy muscling, and extensive cyberware he weighs near 300 pounds.  Both arms are cybernetic from the elbow down, rather than opting for the synthetic cyberarms, he opted for shiny chrome, which he keeps polished to a mirror finish.  Well mirror, finish except for the racing stripes and flame decals stuck to the arms to make him faster.
While Tarik keeps up with the latest fashions this is primarily so he can do the exact opposite.  His typical choice of casual dress is pastel board shorts with sea scenes printed on them and the brightest, loudest, most migraine-inducing Hawaiian print shirts that he can find.  Given how the world looks at him, Tarik has opted for giving people a reason to stare.  Well, stare until their eyes start to bleed.  This incredible fashion sense even extends to his taste in hair styles.  Alternating between multi-color liberty spikes, mohawks in the brightest colors he can find, and the occasional fu-manchu mustache in a color that contrasts with his hair.

When he has to dress up, Tarik wears trendy cuts, and makes sure his clothes are as fashionable as possible except for the colors.  His personal favorite is a brilliant crimson with caution orange highlights, that set of the green of his skin and dull red of his beady eyes.  Wherever he goes there are 2 reactions.  Stare in shock, or avoid looking at him at all costs.

As far as personality goes, Tarik leans towards sarcastic humor, though his voice tends to be flat, and seemingly emotionless.

*Stats*
Race: Ork(Hobgoblin)
Age: 26

Edges
Common Sense 2

Flaws
Distinctive Style -1
Uncouth -2
Combat Monster -1
Agoraphobia(Crowds) -3

Stats  Base Race  Cyber/Bio  Total
BOD     5    +2       +2       9
QUI     6             +2       8
STR     5    +2                7
INT     4             +2       6
WIL     4                      4
CHA     3    -1                2


Reaction: 12
Initiative: 12+3d6
Combat Pool:  9
Task Pool:  1

Active Skills
Cyber-Implant Combat/Cyber Spurs 5(6)/7(9)
Heavy Weapons 4(5)
Heavy Weapons B/R 2(3)
Pistols/Ares Predator 3(4)/5(6)
Pistols B/R 3(4)
Assault Rifles/Ares Alpha 5(6)/7(9)
Assault Rifles B/R 3(4)
Stealth 3(4)
Demolitions  3(4)
Small Unit Tactics 2
Bikes 1(2)

Background Skills
Desert Wars Results/Ares Tech 5/7
Firearm Design 4
Fashion 4
Military Tactics/UCAS 3/5
Conspiracy Theories 3
Gambling/Card Games 5/7
Local Gambling Joints 3

Language Skills
English 4
English R/W 2
Arabic 3
Arabic R/W 1
Or'tzet 2
Or'tzet R/W 1

Contacts
Fixer
Mr. Johnson
Street Doc

Cyberware
Cyberarm replacement(lower) [Left Arm] - Alpha - .52
Cyberarm replacement(lower) [Right Arm] - Alpha - .52
	Spur(Retractable) + Dikote
	SmartLink 2 - Alpha - .2
	CyberHolster (Light/Holdout Pistol)
Titanium Bone Lacing - Alpha - 1.57
Wired Reflexes 2 - Alpha - 2.4
Cybereyes - Alpha - .16
	Electronic Mag - Alpha - 0
	Lowlight Vision - Alpha - 0
	Thermographic - Alpha - 0
	Flare Compensation - Alpha - 0

Essence .63

Bioware
Enhanced Articulation - .6
Cerebral Booster 2 - .8
Mnemonic Enhancer 2 - .4
Reflex Recorder(Ares Alpha) - .1
Muscle Toner 2 - .8
Reflex Recorder (Cyber Spurs) - .1

BioIndex .83

Gear
Ares Lightfire 70
  Smartgun-2 Internal
  Light Pistol Ammo x40
  Extra Clip
Ares Predator III
  Personalized Grip/Embossing/Custom Finish
  Heavy Pistol Ammo x60
  Heavy Pistol EX Explosive x30
  Gel Rounds x30
  Extra Clip x5
Ares Alpha Combat Gun
  Gas Vent IV
  Assault Rifle Ammo x200
  Assault Rifle EX Explosive x50
  Extra Clip x4
  Flash Grenades x4
  Concussion Grenade x2
  Gas Grenade (Neurostun X) x2
  Defensive HE Grenade x10
Ares MP-LMG
  Gas Vent IV
  LMG Ammo x200
  Extra Clip x2
Concealed Quickdraw Holster x2
Gas Mask w/ Air Tank
Ordinary Clothing x5
Secure Jacket
Form Fit Full Body
Forearm Guards
Helmet
Pocket Secretary
Micro-Transceiver 3
Subvocal Mic
Firearms B/R Shop
HD Scorpion
Custom Lifestyle (1650/month)  3 months prepaid
  Area: Street
  Comfort: Middle
  Entertainment: Low
  Security: Middle
  Space: Middle
  Inconspicuous Housing
  Escape Tunnel
  Middle of Nowhere
  Horrible View
  Difficult Access
Dallas Line for Men
Actioneer Line
Fake ID Rating 3
  Aging Well
60Y

*Armor Sets*
Armor Sets
Bone Lacing		1/1
Form Fit		4/2
Secure Jacket	5/3
Forearm Guards	0/1
Total:			8/6

Bone Lacing		1/1
Form Fit		4/2
Dallas Line		4/2
Forearm Guards	0/1
Total:			7/5

Bone Lacing		1/1
Form Fit		4/2
Actioneer Line	4/3
Forearm Guards	0/1
Total:			7/6

Motorcycle Helmet add +2 Impact armor to any of the above
*Progression*
Ware upgrades: Gyromount for the left arm, Muscle Augmentation 2
Boost the Bikes, and Firearms B/R Skills