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B A S I C
Full name:
Boris Vladimirovich IlievAlias:
"The Bulge" - a derivative of his original nickname 'The Bulgar', which was an homage to his Bulgarian ancestry. As he gained weight, 'The Bulgar' became 'The Bulge'.Age:
55Ethnicity:
Russian/Slavic, BulgarianBirthplace:
Night CityHeight:
5'-10"Build:
Obese, but at one point had a very strong and imposing frame.Cyberware:
Neural LinkCyberleg (Right Leg - Basic)Kiroshi Optics (Adv)EMP ShieldingFaceclaim/Actor:
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B A C K G R O U N D
Family Ranking:
Urban Streetkid (Former), CriminalParents:
Grew up as an orphan - mother skipped out, and father drank himself to death.Childhood Environment:
Spent on the street, with little to no adult supervision. -
P E R S O N A L I T Y
Personality:
Boris has a way with words, and has talked himself out of trouble on countless occasions over the years. He is also very resourceful for when trouble invariably catches up to him. On the street, he has developed a reputation for being shifty and self-serving. You can trust him, provided he stands to benefit. The only entity he is demonstrably loyal to is the Organitskaya, and its boss - Dmitri Antonov.Person You Value Most:
His former boss, Georgy Antonov - aka, Anton Kirilov. He was a father-like figure to Boris during his childhood.What Do You Value Most?
MoneyHow Do You Feel About Most People?
To Boris, everyone is a means to an end. Do they make him money? Do they benefit him in some way? Only a handful of people mean anything more to him.Your Most Valued Possession
He was gifted a ring by Georgy - a gaudy, gold ring that dominates his right hand.Friend:
Coworker - Bodyguard, name Viktor or 'Vick'. -
S K I L L S & R O L E
Lifepath:
Fixer - Underworld
Skills:
Streetdeal (Special Skill) - The ability to find and procure goods, services, or information through a network of connections.Awareness/Notice - Due to his life on the streets, Boris is always watching his back - even if he's got armed guards with him.Human Perception - Whether it's in a high-stakes negotiation, or planning a gig; Boris is a master at reading people to gain some advantage.Streetwise - Need a car stolen? Need someone 'taken out'? Need a good plumber?. Boris always 'knows a guy'.Intimidation - You don't survive on the streets of Night City without knowing when its the right time to play along, and when you need to go all in and let someone know what your made of...Persuasion - With his east-coast accent, to his sickeningly sweet smile; Boris has a certain charm that is both inviting, yet repugnant. Word on the street is he could 'talk a nun out of her habit and into a swim suit, which works both ways as she'd likely feel the need to clean herself off after.' To put it bluntly, he can be very convincing, yet make someone feel the need to bathe after dealing with him.Pick Lock - When he was younger, the Bulge was known to be a very skilled picker, which lent itself to a prolific - if not amateur - career at larceny.Forgery - Need a set of passports to get past space-port security? It'll cost you, because his work is some of the best in Night City.Handgun - He never leaves his place without a piece on him.Brawling - Boris may not look like a threat on your average day given his limp, but back in the day, he was known to be a brute who could beat most people to a pulp.
Languages:
English (Fluent)Russian (Fluent)Bulgarian (Native)Italian (Conversant) -
C Y B E R W A R E- Neural Link
- HL Loss: -1
- Kiroshi Optics (Advanced)
- HL Loss: -3
- Thermal Vision
- Night Vision
- Facial Recognition
- Optical Zoom
- Cyberleg (Right)
- HL Loss: -2
- Heavy-caliber weapon/explosive protection
- EMP Shielding
- HL Loss: -1
- Protects cyberware from electromagnetic pulses
- Neural Link
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E M P A T H Y & H U M A N I T Y
Empathy: 5
Humanity: 50 - 7 = 43
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G E A R & S T Y L E - Weapons
- 1x M-10AF Lexington Pistol-Military Issue (Modified for improved stopping power)
- Shoulder holster
- 1x M-10AF Lexington Pistol-Military Issue (Modified for improved stopping power)
- Gadgets
- 1x Archer Hella EC-D i360
- 1x Datapad
- 1x Cell Phone
- Outfit
- A handful of mid-tier, tailored suits complete with accompanying shoes, ties, and shirts
- Wide-collared trench coat
- Sunglasses where appropriate
- Weapons
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H I S T O R Y
Streetkid
"The City is as much a part of me as I am a part of it, kid." - Boris
Before affiliating himself with organized crime, Boris was among the countless street urchins who trolled the streets of Night City. His parents died when he was young, leaving him with little and less with only the streets available to him to survive. He was always a bigger kid than his peers, so picking pockets was not his strong suit. He learned that the hard way through near-countless black eyes from getting caught just as he put his hands on what he intended to steal. Eventually, he'd discover that his skill sets lay in picking locks, and using his brute strength to get what he wanted.
After winding up in prison for aggravated assault and larceny, Boris would use his time in prison just as any other self-respecting inmate would; making contacts and refining his craft. He would forge friendships with members of the Kirilov Crime Family; an up and coming criminal enterprise at the time, who had its hands in all manner of illicit activities. He was an associate of theirs for a while, but eventually gained their trust as he carried out a few jobs for them inside prison. He eventually was released, and continued working for the crime family in a more official capacity; becoming a full member of the organization in a relatively short amount of time.
By the time of The Family's fall from grace, Boris had risen to the role of a Captain over a smuggling operation near the north end of the city. Publicly, Boris had seemingly forewarn his allegiance to the family by becoming an informant on their activities; with his information leading to the arrest and convictions of several notable figures within the family. While this had earned him the reputation of an unreliable snitch to many in the criminal underworld, the reality is very different.
While he did inform on several key mid-level members of The Family, he did so to deflect attention from his successful efforts to aid the last surviving blood members of the Kirilov family and hide them away. For decades, Boris has endured (and to some degree, cultivated) the persona of a self-serving snake, when in actuality he has proven to be among the most loyal of their members.
Today, much of his reputation as a snitch has diminished; although there are some who still view him with a level of suspicion and unreliability while hand in hand acknowledging his ability to connect the right people and get things done. He has established himself as a mid level fixer who offers jobs with a notable reputation of being less-than-legal (although he offers enough legitimate gigs to avoid legal action from NCPD). While many mercs view him as an option to be taken only out of desperation, his jobs tend to have a very high payout in exchange for their inherent risk; providing him with a steady stream of those willing to take on his work.
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