So, this story won't be out for a very long time, but I decided to put out a casting call so I can continue planning the story until I do get characters.
In 2077, a merc from the streets of Night City called V walked into Arasaka Tower and left a changed woman. A legend. Years passed until the woman was nothing more than a drink in the Afterlife and a story swapped by young upstarts.
The year is now 2081 and Arasaka has re-established its presence in NC, though Militech weren't going to take a back seat this time. Though there's been no outright conflict, a war of espionage is raging between the two powers.
Heywood is still a battleground between the Valentinos and 6th Street. After getting out of jail, Will Gunner was shot and killed by Jon Rouse, who became the new general of the gang. A fragile peace has taken hold between the two gangs in Heywood, but old feuds die hard.
The Nomad family of Aldecaldo's went south to Arizona, led by Panam Palmer, and were determined to leave Night City behind. However, the Wraiths are still occupying the area around the city.
Clouds is now run by Maiko Maeda, though the Tyger Claws presence is almost non-existent. Many of the dolls face harsh working conditions, but they're safe – for now.
Now, when it comes to characters, I'm gonna need you guys to PM me with a rough idea for your character. There's a few roles I need filled down below. Remember, give your characters strengths and weaknesses.
Centred Characters
1. The Street Kid - Carlos Domingo - 22 - The tech-savvy and ambitious legacy of a famous Valentino, Carlos was raised around the gold-plated and spinning rims of Vista Del Ray. Known more for his wits and bravado, Carlos is out to write his own story as a Legend of Night City, under the tutelage of an veteran merc...
2. The Solo Casamir 'Cas' Saric - 48 - There's very little this man hasn't done - good or bad. A Solo who's walked through fire, Cas wants to create something meaningful from those ashes - however long it takes. Driving, shooting, intimidation, kleps - Cas isn't the man you call for a job, he's the man you call for a challenge.
3. The Corpo Lexi Ward - 31 - the newest recruit to Militech's Counter-Intel department. Younger than anyone on her floor and twice as talented, Lexi has her mind set on proving herself as a cut above her peers. Aim high, climb fast and die before the fall. That's the way of a Corpo.
4. The Netrunner Kali Arishiro - 23 - A crass, foul-mothed and generally obnoxious young netrunner. She doesn't need a winning personality to get gigs - her work speaks for herself. She's not out to the best in the city - she already is. Her one goal is to get out of Night City, or maybe just figure out a way to live in it.
5. The Cop - Det. Vitomir Krol - 32 - The newest addition to the NCPD's Homicide division. A hotshot detective with a rebellious streak, Vito is an unlikely cop in the sense that he might be the one honest cop in Night City. Quick-witted and sardonic, Vitomir is driven by a sense of justice and stops at nothing to uncover the truth, whatever that may be.
Non-Centred Characters
1. Nomad 1 - Gustavo "Nitro" Chavez - The second-in-command at the Dead Kings Camp. Burly and single-minded, Nitro has established himself as a man who gets things done and provides for the camp. When Lincoln isn't around to call the shots, you can bet Nitro will be - and maybe he's arranged it that way.
2. Nomad 2 (Female) 17 or 18. A scout for a Nomad Clan.
3. Rockerboy (Female) between 25 – 30. A musician who can discern true nature and lies.
4. Corpo 2 Raine Redford -26 - Counter-Intelligence Operative at Militech.
5. Corpo 3 Rachel Miller - 48 - Head of Counter-Intelligence at Militech.
6. Cop 2 (Male or Female) Late 20's. Training to be a detective.
7. Doll (Male or Female) Late teens. Works at Clouds.
8. Street Kid 2 (Male or Female) 16. A thief that operates out of Kabuki.
Well, I can't wait to see what you guys send in. I have a form all sorted out and ready to send out once I hear your 'pitch', as it were. Now, remember, this is a story that will span years. Characters will change and develop and, yes, die. So do keep that in mind when creating a character.