Use this page as a quick reference while creating your character. Roll the dice and reference the tables below.
| Roll | Your Cultural Origin | Language You Might Know (pick one) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North American | Chinese, Cree, Creole, English, French, Navajo, Spanish |
| 2 | South/Central American | Creole, English, German, Guarani, Mayan, Portuguese, Quechua, Spanish |
| 3 | Western European | Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish |
| 4 | Eastern European | English, Finnish, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Ukrainian |
| 5 | Middle Eastern/North African | Arabic, Berber, English, Farsi, French, Hebrew, Turkish |
| 6 | Sub-Saharan African | Arabic, English, French, Hausa, Lingala, Oromo, Portuguese, Swahili, Twi, Yoruba |
| 7 | South Asian | Bengali, Dari, English, Hindi, Nepali, Sinhalese, Tamil, Urdu |
| 8 | South East Asian | Arabic, Burmese, English, Filipino, Hindi, Indonesian, Khmer, Malayan, Vietnamese |
| 9 | East Asian | Cantonese Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Mongolian |
| 10 | Ocean/Pacific Islander | English, French, Hawaiian, Maori, Pama-Nyungan, Tahitian |
| Roll | What Are You Like? |
|---|---|
| 1 | Shy and secretive |
| 2 | Rebellious, antisocial, and violent |
| 3 | Arrogant, proud, and aloof |
| 4 | Moody, rash, and headstrong |
| 5 | Picky, fussy, and nervous |
| 6 | Stable and serious |
| 7 | Silly and fluff-headed |
| 8 | Sneaky and deceptive |
| 9 | Intellectual and detached |
| 10 | Friendly and outgoing |
| Roll | Clothing Style | Hairstyle |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Generic Chic (Standard, Colorful, Modular) | Mohawk |
| 2 | Leisurewear (Comfort, Agility, Athleticism) | Long and ratty |
| 3 | Urban Flash (Flashy, Technological, Streetwear) | Short and spiked |
| 4 | Businesswear (Leadership, Presence, Authority) | Wild and all over |
| 5 | High Fashion (Exclusive, Designer, Couture) | Bald |
| 6 | Bohemian (Folksy, Retro, Free-spirited) | Striped |
| 7 | Bag Lady Chic (Homeless, Ragged, Vagrant) | Wild colors |
| 8 | Gang Colors (Dangerous, Violent, Rebellious) | Neat and short |
| 9 | Nomad Leathers (Western, Rugged, Tribal) | Short and curly |
| 10 | Asia Pop (Bright, Costume-like, Youthful) | Long and straight |
| Roll | Affectation You Are Never Without |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tattoos |
| 2 | Mirrorshades |
| 3 | Ritual scars |
| 4 | Spiked gloves |
| 5 | Nose rings |
| 6 | Tongue or other piercings |
| 7 | Strange fingernail implants |
| 8 | Spiked boots or heels |
| 9 | Fingerless gloves |
| 10 | Strange contacts |
| Roll | What Do You Value Most? | How Do You Feel About Most People? |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Money | I stay neutral |
| 2 | Honor | I stay neutral |
| 3 | Your word | I like almost everyone |
| 4 | Honesty | I like almost everyone |
| 5 | Knowledge | People are tools. Use them for your own goals then discard them |
| 6 | Vengeance | Every person is a valuable individual |
| 7 | Love | People are obstacles to be destroyed if they cross me. |
| 8 | Power | People are untrustworthy. Don't depend on anyone. |
| 9 | Family | Wipe 'em all out and let the cockroaches take over. |
| 10 | Friendship | People are wonderful! |
| Roll | Most Valued Person in Your Life? |
|---|---|
| 1 | A parent |
| 2 | A brother or sister |
| 3 | A lover |
| 4 | A friend |
| 5 | Yourself |
| 6 | A pet |
| 7 | A teacher or mentor |
| 8 | A public figure |
| 9 | A personal hero |
| 10 | No one |
| Roll | Most Valued Possession You Own? |
|---|---|
| 1 | A weapon |
| 2 | A tool |
| 3 | A piece of clothing |
| 4 | A photograph |
| 5 | A book or diary |
| 6 | A recording |
| 7 | A musical instrument |
| 8 | A piece of jewelry |
| 9 | A toy |
| 10 | A letter |
| Roll | Original Background (see CPR:Core for detailed descriptions) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Corporate Execs |
| 2 | Corporate Managers |
| 3 | Corporate Technicians |
| 4 | Nomad Pack |
| 5 | Ganger "Family" |
| 6 | Combat Zoners |
| 7 | Urban Homeless |
| 8 | Megastructure Warren Rats |
| 9 | Reclaimers |
| 10 | Edgerunners |
| Roll | Childhood Environment |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ran on The Street, with no adult supervision |
| 2 | Spent in a safe Corp Zone walled off from the rest of the City. |
| 3 | In a Nomad pack moving from place to place. |
| 4 | In a Nomad pack with roots in transport (ships, planes, caravans). |
| 5 | In a decaying, once upscale neighborhood, now holding off the boosters to survive. |
| 6 | In the heart of the Combat Zone, living in a wrecked building or other squat. |
| 7 | In a huge "megastructure" building controlled by a Corp or the City. |
| 8 | In the ruins of a deserted town or city taken over by Reclaimers. |
| 9 | In a Drift Nation (a floating offshore city) that is a meeting place for all kinds of people. |
| 10 | In a Corporate luxury "starscraper," high above the rest of the teeming rabble. |
| Roll | Background |
|---|---|
| 1 | Your family lost everything through betrayal. |
| 2 | Your family lost everything through bad management. |
| 3 | Your family was exiled or otherwise driven from their original home/nation/Corporation. |
| 4 | Your family is imprisoned, and you alone escaped. |
| 5 | Your family vanished. You are the only remaining member. |
| 6 | Your family was killed, and you were the only survivor. |
| 7 | Your family is involved in a long-term conspiracy, organization, or association, such as a crime family or revolutionary group. |
| 8 | Your family was scattered to the winds due to misfortune. |
| 9 | 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. |
| Roll | Friend's Relationship to You |
|---|---|
| 1 | Like an older sibling to you. |
| 2 | Like a younger sibling to you |
| 3 | A teacher or mentor. |
| 4 | A partner or coworker. |
| 5 | A former lover. |
| 6 | An old enemy. |
| 7 | Like a parent to you. |
| 8 | An old childhood friend. |
| 9 | Someone you know from The Street. |
| 10 | Someone with a common interest or goal. |
| Roll | Enemy | What Caused it? Who's been Wronged? | What Can They Throw at You? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ex-friend | Caused the other to lose face or status. | Just themselves and even they won't go out of their way. |
| 2 | Ex-lover | Caused the loss of lover, friend, or relative | Just themselves. |
| 3 | Estranged relative | Caused a major public humiliation. | Just themselves and a close friend. |
| 4 | Childhood enemy | Accused the other of cowardice or some other major personal flaw. | Themselves and a few (1d6/2) friends. |
| 5 | Person working for you | Deserted or betrayed the other. | Themselves and a few (1d10/2) friends. |
| 6 | Person you work for | Turned down the other's offer of a job or romantic involvement. | An entire gang (at least 1d10 + 5 people). |
| 7 | Partner or coworker | You just don't like each other. | The local cops or other Lawmen. |
| 8 | Corporate exec | One of you was a romantic rival. | A powerful gang lord or small Corporation. |
| 9 | Government official | One of you was a business rival. | A powerful Corporation. |
| 10 | Boosterganger | One of you set the other up for a crime they didn't commit. | An entire city or government or agency. |
| Roll | What are You/They Gonna do About it? |
|---|---|
| 1-2 | Avoid the scum. |
| 3-4 | Go into a murderous rage and try to physically rip their face off. |
| 5-6 | Backstab them indirectly. |
| 7-8 | Verbally attack them. |
| 9 | Set them up for a crime or other transgression they didn't commit. |
| 10 | Set out to murder or maim them. |
| Roll | What Happened? |
|---|---|
| 1 | Your lover died in an accident. |
| 2 | Your lover mysteriously vanished. |
| 3 | It just didn't work out. |
| 4 | A personal goal or vendetta came between you and your lover. |
| 5 | Your lover was kidnapped. |
| 6 | Your lover went insane or cyberpsycho |
| 7 | Your lover committed suicide. |
| 8 | Your lover was killed in a fight |
| 9 | A rival cut you out of the action. |
| 10 | Your lover is imprisoned or exiled. |
| Roll | Life Goals |
|---|---|
| 1 | Get rid of a bad reputation. |
| 2 | Gain power and control. |
| 3 | Get off The Street no matter what it takes. |
| 4 | Cause pain and suffering to anyone who crosses you. |
| 5 | Live down your past life and try to forget it. |
| 6 | Hunt down those responsible for your miserable life and make them pay. |
| 7 | Get what's rightfully yours. |
| 8 | Save, if possible, anyone else involved in your background, like a lover, or family member. |
| 9 | Gain fame and recognition. |
| 10 | Become feared and respected. |
| Roll | Enemy | What Caused it? Who's been Wronged? | What's Gonna Happen? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ex-friend | Caused the other to lose face or status. | Avoid the scum. |
| 2 | Ex-lover | Caused the loss of lover, friend, or relative | Avoid the scum. |
| 3 | Estranged relative | Caused a major public humiliation. | Go into a murderous rage and try to physically rip their face off. |
| 4 | Childhood enemy | Accused the other of cowardice or some other major personal flaw. | Go into a murderous rage and try to physically rip their face off. |
| 5 | Person working for you | Deserted or betrayed the other. | Backstab them indirectly. |
| 6 | Person you work for | Turned down the other's offer of a job or romantic involvement. | Backstab them indirectly. |
| 7 | Partner or coworker | You just don't like each other. | Verbally attack them. |
| 8 | Corporate exec | One of you was a romantic rival. | Verbally attack them. |
| 9 | Government official | One of you was a business rival. | Set them up for a crime or other transgression they didn't commit. |
| 10 | Boosterganger | One of you set the other up for a crime they didn't commit. | Set out to murder or maim them. |