Life Path
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Background
Somewhere in your early life, you inherited a background full of pain, desperation, or drama. Choose from the list below or roll a d10 to determine your story...
| d10 | Life Element |
|---|---|
| 01 | Your family lost everything through betrayal. |
| 02 | Your family lost everything through bad management. |
| 03 | Your family was exiled or otherwise driven from their original home/nation/Corporation. |
| 04 | Your family is imprisoned and you alone escaped. |
| 05 | Your family vanished. You are the only remaining member. |
| 06 | Your family was killed and you were the only survivor. |
| 07 | Your family is involved in a long–term conspiracy, organization, or association, such as a crime family or revolutionary group. |
| 08 | Your family was scattered to the winds due to misfortune. |
| 09 | Your family is cursed with a hereditary feud that has lasted for generations. |
| 10 | You are the inheritor of a family debt; you must honor this debt before moving on with your life. |
Motivation
What makes you tick? What is the major driving motivation in your life? Choose or roll a d10
| d10 | Motivation |
|---|---|
| 01 | Money |
| 02 | Honor |
| 03 | Your word |
| 04 | Honesty |
| 05 | Knowledge |
| 06 | Vengence |
| 07 | Love |
| 08 | Power |
| 09 | Having a good time |
| 10 | Friendship |
Goals
What do you want from life? What is your ultimate goal? Choose or roll a d10.
| d10 | Goal |
|---|---|
| 01 | Get rid of a bad reputation. |
| 02 | Gain power and control. |
| 03 | Get off the street no matter what it takes. |
| 04 | Cause pain and suffering to anyone who crosses you. |
| 05 | Live down your past life and try to forget it. |
| 06 | Hunt down those responsible for your life and make them pay. |
| 07 | Get what’s rightfully yours. |
| 08 | Save, if possible, anyone else involved in your background. |
| 09 | Gain fame and recognition. |
| 10 | Become feared and respected. |
Friends
You lucked out and made a new friend (a rare occurrence In the Cyberpunk world). Roll a d10 and subtract 7 to see how many friends you have (minimum 0). For each friend, choose or roll a d10 to see who they are..
| d10 | Friends |
|---|---|
| 01 | Like an older sibling to you |
| 02 | Like a younger sibling to you |
| 03 | A teacher or mentor |
| 04 | A partner or coworker |
| 05 | A former lover |
| 06 | An old enemy |
| 07 | Like a parent to you |
| 08 | An old childhood friend |
| 09 | A relative |
| 10 | Someone with a common interest |
Enemies
You’ve gotten in someone’s face. Enemies are a way of life In Cyberpunk, so don’t skip this step. Roll a d10 and subtract 5 to see how many enemies you have (minimum 1). For each enemy, choose or roll a d10 to see who they are.
| d10 | Enemies |
|---|---|
| 01 | Ex–friend |
| 02 | Ex–lover |
| 03 | Relative |
| 04 | Childhood enemy |
| 05 | Person working for you |
| 06 | Person you work for |
| 07 | Partner or coworker |
| 08 | Booster gang member |
| 09 | Corporate Exec |
| 10 | Government official |
Romance
A Tragic Love Affair. Because if it were all happy, it wouldn’t be Cyberpunk, now would it? Choose or roll a d10.
| d10 | Romance |
|---|---|
| 01 | Your lover died in an accident. |
| 02 | Your lover mysteriously vanished. |
| 03 | It just didn’t work out. |
| 04 | A personal goal or vendetta came between you and your lover. |
| 05 | Your lover was kidnapped. |
| 06 | Your lover went insane. |
| 07 | Your lover committed suicide. |
| 08 | Your lover was killed in a fight. |
| 09 | A rival cut you out of the action. |
| 10 | Your lover is imprisoned or exiled. |
Personality
What is your basic personality like? Choose or roll a d10.
| d10 | Personality |
|---|---|
| 01 | Shy and secretive |
| 02 | Rebellious, antisocial, violent |
| 03 | Arrogant, proud and aloof |
| 04 | Moody, rash and headstrong |
| 05 | Picky, fussy, and nervous |
| 06 | Stable and serious |
| 07 | Silly and fluff–headed |
| 08 | Sneaky and deceptive |
| 09 | Intellectual and detached |
| 10 | Friendly and outgoing |
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