A media with a knack for finding a story and winding up the powerful, Lyle Baker is a consumate professional who lives for the story and the thrill of the splash. A former political operator, who worked for a Night City Councilman, Lyle moved into the world of media after seeing a little to much of how the city was really run. A cool and calm man, Lyle has his ear to the street, and an easy listener to boot. In a world where making it alone is always a challenge, Lyle lives for thrill of it all.
| Name | Lyle Baker |
| Alias | TBC |
| Age | 45 |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Birthplace | Watson, Night City |
Biography
Lyle Baker is a media hound with ink in his veins and trouble on speed dial. A born storyteller with an instinct for where the bodies are buried—often literally—Lyle made his name not just by asking the hard questions, but by broadcasting the answers before anyone else dared. Cool under fire and sharper than a monowire, he's the kind of guy who'll smile in your face while unpicking your lies for the six o'clock feed.
Before trading in press releases for breaking exposés, Lyle was a political fixer on the inside—running comms for a Night City councilman with skeletons in every closet. But one too many late-night deals and backroom betrayals opened his eyes. Now, he works the other side of the table: holding the mic, not the leash. With contacts across the city's underbelly and elites, Lyle knows just enough to stay alive, and just enough more to make enemies.
These days, he lives for the rush—the story, the hunt, the headline. From corporate spills to gangland whispers, Lyle's always chasing the next big splash. He's a solo act in a city that eats the lonely, but he wouldn't have it any other way. After all, in Night City, truth is a weapon—and Lyle Baker never runs out of ammo.
Personality
Lyle Baker is the kind of man who walks into a room and makes everyone nervous—because if he's there, someone's secrets are about to spill. He's calm, composed, and perpetually one step ahead, with a dry wit and a voice that carries weight. Rarely flustered, even under threat, Lyle is a master at reading people and letting silence do the heavy lifting. He asks questions like he already knows the answers, and most of the time, he does.
He's naturally curious and deeply principled in his own way, though those principles don't always align with society's. Lyle believes in truth—but not necessarily justice. He knows the world is broken, corrupt, and stitched together with blood and credits. He's not trying to fix it. He just wants to make sure everyone sees the mess for what it is. That said, he's no idealist—he'll cut a deal, trade a secret, or exploit a source if it means getting the story that matters.
Socially, Lyle is disarming. He listens more than he speaks, asks the right questions, and knows when to back off. He blends into the crowd when he needs to and knows how to turn on the charm when the moment calls for it. While he has allies, he trusts few—burned too many times in politics and media alike. Deep down, he's lonely, but he covers it well with sarcasm, caffeine, and a constant stream of deadlines.
| Lifepath | Media |
| Skills | TBC |
| Language(s) | English |
| Cyberware | TBC |
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