These systems allow for a player to create a character and carry said character through different adventures, with different groups and game masters, with the knowledge (or assurance) that the character will be compatible with the adventure and the content will fit the character.

Hoi, chummers! Welcome to the Shadows. Fresh from the Sprawl and itching to make a name, huh? You’ve come to jack into the Matrix with chrome in your skull and an Ares Alpha barking lead in meatspace. You’re talking takedowns on the megacorps, jailbreaks for SINners, and hunting the chip truth some suit buried deep. You’ll need more than a handful of nuyen and a half-baked dream to keep your ware humming and your fixer from selling your commcode to the highest bidder, but, most of all, you’ll need a crew that’s got your six when the drek hits the fan.

So, you came to StartPlaying and chose Shadowrun? Smart choice. Let’s forge a character that can be a badass in the Sixth World. Making a character in Shadowrun is not just about skill sets, it’s also creating a personality and crafting a story. I’ll help you through the process and I’ll sprinkle in some StartPlaying game links to help you find a group and get playing.