Typhoon

## "The Scaleless"

### Folder Link

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# Character Information

### Summary

Stuck-up swordswoman with an ambition for power and a willingness to pay almost any price for it.

### Goals

* Learn more about magic and how to defend against it
* Gain enough power to return to Korea and defeat both her brother and father
* Get a house with the space to accommodate some coffee plants
* Find her grandfather's sword

## Background

### In-Character

#### Interview

"Please state your name and occupation for the official record."

"My name is Do Seo-yeon. I am a shadowrunner."

"No. Your real name no longer exists. You go by your street name whenever you're dealing with any of this type of business. Now let's try that again."

"My name is Typhoon. I am a shadowrunner."

"You say that so freely. Explain to me why I should trust you, why I should hire you, why you would be a suitable addition to our little community."

"I am strong. Strong enough to complete all the tasks set before me and in a business like yours, strength is necessary."

"And what of your compunctions? You have gone on record saying that you hate criminal scum and would seek to destroy any who crossed your path. So why are you here? Does this not make you a criminal yourself?"

"Perhaps I was too hasty in my initial statements. Make no mistakes, I have no love for those without honor, but your shadowrunners erase many without just motivations and are strong. Stronger than many I have met on my journeys. I need more power, so I will fight them and alongside them and from our battles I will evolve. With or without your permission."

"Is that a threat?"

"No. It is a statement of fact."

"..."

"..."

"And what of your family?"

"They are of no concern."

"How can you be so sure?"

"As I have said. I am strong. I will grow stronger and, when I am ready, I will take care of my business on my own time."

#### Evaluation

Subject is driven almost exclusively by an implacable hunger for power. Their competitive nature and one-track mind is a clear indicator of a rigid way of thinking.

Subject has shown average at best logical problem solving ability, however, their ability to notice minute details and information and deduce accurate truths from them should not be overstated. Subject appears to adhere to a personal moral code based on a preconceived notion of "honor". They are simple, but not stupid.

Subject refuses to talk in depth about familial relations, however, extensive research has led to the conclusion that she is the daughter of Do Chang-ho, the current head of the Do clan and a revered master in the Korean martial arts community, and the granddaughter of Do Jae-yong, a Korean war hero venerated as the "sword sage" by some older members of the military for his time spent on the frontlines during the Korean Reunification War. Research into the current matriarch of the family has yielded little in terms of results, but all clues point to her having left soon after the twins were born. She has a lot to live up to and this pursuit of the family legacy seems to serve as her main motivation. Unlike her predecessors and brother, she seems to posses little magical ability and, as such, has taken advantage of self-augmentation and HMHVVII to make up the difference.

In summary, subject is a bit neurotic but can be easily manipulated so long as their goals are also met. Danger posed by the threat of retaliation is non-insignificant, so caution is advised.

### Out-Of-Character

Typhoon's grandfather served in the Second Korean War, becoming a military legend and ghost story for living over a week behind enemy lines as the sole survivor of the 28th Infantry Division's Dragon Company, following a failed forward push by recon and armored units of the 6th Corps. According to the stories, he was left wounded and undersupplied, only to be possessed by an inhuman rage that caused him to spend the better part of a week killing North Korean soldiers through guerilla warfare, only breaking back through to friendly lines after he had carved his way through a number of the survivors of the battalion that had destroyed his company.

"On the first day, Do Jae-yong used his rifle. His rifle was good, dependable, it's shots fired straight and true. On the second day, Do Jae-yong began to run out of ammo. And still his bullets killed man after man. On the third day, Do Jae-yong ran out of bullets, choosing to kill with his sword. On the fourth day, Do Jae-yong continued to fight, with nothing but a sword and a soul full of ache. On the fifth day, Do Jae-yong's sword broke, shattered through the abuse of armored bodies. On the sixth day, Do Jae-yong chose to continue fighting. Thus he killed the enemy with nothing but his hands, teeth, and head; breaking bones with mighty kicks, punching and clawing death from life. On the seventh day, Do Jae-yong returned home to the south, his skin was no longer his own, a scaly caking of dried blood mixed with gunpowder and hardened mud. The sentries on duty thought they had seen a ghost, but it was only a man who had come back from hell to avenge his brothers."

Now how much of those stories is true is anyone's guess. In whatever case, the man was certainly an exceptional soldier.

Typhoon's father was a man who had to live with the overbearing legacy of a war hero. Growing up with a man who had gone to war and never come back was no easy task. No stance was strict enough, no swing was swift enough, no knowledge was smart enough, and no discipline was strong enough to please the man who had braved the brink of death time and time again. So Do Chang-ho prepared every day, training his whole life for a war that would never come. In the end, he turned his anger and ambition upon his offspring, carrying on his father's wish to create the ultimate soldier should an enemy of the Korean people ever rise again.

Do Jae-Joon was born with a twin, Do Seo-yeon. The pair lived in a house filled with expectations and vitriol, but as the Mu predicted, Jae-Joon was blessed by the forces of nature to serve as a paragon of their power. Seo-yeon on the other hand, was sickly and weak, her magic in conflict with her body and her destiny one of cloudy uncertainty. Despite their differences, the siblings were raised together, both believed to be capable of great things, but over time, the gap in their ability became more and more obvious. Jae-Joon's magic was almost prodigal in nature, allowing him to master the blend of physical and astral that had come to characterize the family's fighting style. Seo-yeon was all but forgotten, allowed to attempt the techniques that her brother had all but mastered months before. In the end, one ascended to the position of heir while the other was barely tolerated as a troublemaker for her lack of ability and discipline.

So we come upon Typhoon, a woman born in the shadow of two heroes. The one who couldn't live up to her father's expectations. She took her years of inner-conflict abroad the moment she passed the age of legal majority. Travelling the world to seek out strength and skill her own way. Not once did her father send for her and not once did she listen to her brother's pleas to return home. She ended up as most do when outside of the law, in the shadows. Although she abhorred the lack of regulations or restraints, her newfound freedom was intoxicating and she took it upon herself to enact her own brand of vigilante justice in whatever manner would get her paid. Fast forward a few years and Typhoon, although perhaps not well known, is a name to be feared for its bearer's speed and ruthlessness in battle. She wonders how much is too much and whether she is yet strong enough to face her family and take back the expectations that she could never live up to.

## Narrative Significant Qualities

Positive

* **Adept-** Got that magic bod baybee.
* **Biocompatibility(Cyberware)-** Fate giveth, fate taketh. She did not end up with the genes for phenomenal magic, but in return, her body seems to embrace the surety of steel all the more readily.
* **Human-Looking-** That's just a slightly thin and pale human, right? Right.
* **Infected: Harvester-** What do you get when you have someone on a vengeance-quest who is painfully reckless and you have magical-vampire-AIDS that gives you increased physical prowess? Whatever Typhoon is (probably).
* **Mentor Spirit(War)-** Typhoon's mentor spirit is Jeongbok, a Dokkaebi who offers strength and mentorship in the arts of combat. He is blunt but direct and likes chiding mortals. He takes the form of a man in full red scale-mail and a plate-mask when interacting with Typhoon, but his true form is that of a snake with many heads and bodies all knotted into a single, gestalt mass. Besides his use as Typhoon as a tether to the real world, he enjoys reveling in the chaos and destruction that the pair are capable of wreaking and constantly goads her to greater and greater degrees of violence.
* **Mentor's Mask-** Typhoon's mentor's mask manifests as a slightly translucent, red glowing shell of scaled armor and a war club (which covers her nodachi when not drawn) all wreathed in red lightning. Her face is covered by a red wooden mask, fashioned into maniacal laughter deliberately reminiscent of the Paekjung ("butcher") mask often used to portray malicious or harmful characters in Korean ceremonial Hahoetal theatre.
* **Redliner-** Live fast, die young, and disobey all safety recommendations.
* **The Beast's Way-** Jeongbok's influence manifests as Typhoon taking on the vibe of a large snake, making her a threatening predator to many creatures.

Negative

* **Code of Honor(Akichita(Hwa Rang Do))-** Self-sacrifice is a huge part of the philosophical teachings of Hwa Rang Do (lit. "The Way of the Flowering Knights"), a combination martial art and lifestyle taught most commonly from a young age to individuals of the aristocracy and military. It is a blending of traditional Korean martial arts like Hapkido (a hand-to-hand combat art focused around self-defense, lit. "The Way of Harmony") and Geumdo (lit. "The Way of the Sword") and emphasizes loyalty to yourself and others over all else. While Typhoon may not subscribe to every little bit of the way's teachings, she does embrace the elements of justice that necessitate mindfulness of innocents and allies, as well as the tenets of self-discipline and courage that drive her to face stronger enemies and encourage others to do the same.
* **Dependent (Demanding)-** Belle, a 16 year-old former Horizon SINner rescued from a corporate blacksite in Bellevue, is being sheltered under Typhoon's roof due to the death of her father and breaking of her legs by a corporate drone. She's inquisitive and has a rebellious streak, which often gets her into trouble, but she's a fast learner. She's also a decent musician and has an interest in biomedical science. She is currently confined to a Transys Steed wheelchair and uses a Colt Agent Special to defend herself.
* **Distinctive Style-** 6'8" Asian elves cloaked in red energy and wielding ssangsudo with the force of a raging storm are probably not an everyday occurrence on the streets of Seattle.
* **Force of Chaos-** Typhoon can be reckless at the best of times. Sometimes she might even disregard her allies to do things the "right way". Maybe not the most tactically sound decision, but hey, it gets the job done.
* **PSC(Combat Monster)-** Typhoon can't help but enjoy the bloodshed a little bit. Maybe it's Jeongbok's mentality starting to creep in, maybe it's because she takes such pride in her skill and speed, maybe it's a result of her embracing the ideals of a philosophy in which cowardice is unacceptable, or maybe it's that she's been fighting for so long that fighting is the only thing she truly understands. Who knows?
* **SINner(National, Korea)-** Born and raised with a SIN and a name. Her little experience in the shadows has educated her of the troubles of the other side and her worship of power has led her to the conclusion that such labels carry little weight when strength speaks so much louder.
* **Social Appearance Anxiety-** Really? Scared of looking improper? Seems like such a little thing for a woman who cuts people apart for a living.

## Run History

* Typhoon's Peculiar Jaunt
* The Wind Will Remember Your Name
* The Queen of Swords
* I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts
* The Power of God and Anime
* Necromancy.exe
* Somewhere in Nevada
* An Advocate's Request
* To Kill a Mockingbird
* BeFord The Storm
* Hit, Save, Run
* Typhoon, The Saga Begins

## Affiliations

### Contacts

Lieutenant Commander Yennefer Kerrigan, Connection 6, Loyalty 2

CleanSlate, Connection 5, Loyalty 1

Collateral, Connection 4, Loyalty 1

William, Connection 6, Loyalty 1

### Contacts

 Collateral (Gear)
 William (Talismonger)
 Wild Bill Murdoch (Gear)
 Monarch (Service)
 James (Talismonger)

# In Character Information

## Symbols and Signatures

Typhoon has no real symbols or signatures, instead allowing her swordwork to talk for her. She does prefer single, deep cuts instead of repetitive, shallow cuts.

## Matrix Search Table

If you know her real SIN, treat matrix searches as if they gave the next tier of information. If you are searching for something specific, don't take the entire category of information, it's probably more than you might expect for a single search (even at tier 6).

 3
She is augmented and likely utilizes low-level magic. Given her heritage as a Korean, shamanic, christian, and buddhist traditions should not be discounted.
She has no known familial relations within the shadow community, nor has she had a longstanding relationship with any mentor figures.
During her time in Korea, she contracted for Korean and UCASian military personnel primarily based in Itaewon, Seoul and has apparently expressed contempt for more traditionally criminal elements such as the Jo-Pok gangs or their controlling syndicates.
 6+
Her timing of a trip taken to Neo-Tokyo, that began in early April and ended in mid-May, coincides with a string of serial killings ending in an apparent murder-suicide by Japanese national Hitomi Yamato, identified as a Loup-Garou infected with a regional variant of the Jarka-Criscione strain nicknamed the "Split-Mouthed" strain by Japanese law enforcement. Individuals infected by this substrain have a lower tendency to become truly feral, instead becoming dramatically more neurotic and frequently developing psychosis, cacodemomania, and dacnomania, along with an obsession with appearance and outside perception. This notably makes affected individuals more dangerous, as they become violent without severe loss of mental faculties.
In all likelihood, Typhoon is Do Seo-yeon, a Korean national born in Seoul, Republic of Korea. She has a father and a brother, but the current whereabouts and condition of her mother is unknown. This would make her of the Suncheon Do clan and her father Do Chang-ho, the clan's current patriarch and a venerated practitioner of Geumdo known within the Korean martial arts community.
The Suncheon Do clan was devastated during the Second Korean War, losing not only many members of its clan, but also its original Jokbo (book of genealogy). At the time, her grandfather, Do Jae-yong, participated in the war and made quite a name for himself as the sole survivor of the 28th Infantry Division's Dragon Company.
Currently she is believed to live in the upper Ork Underground in Southeastern Downtown along with a younger American girl. Their relationship is unknown.

## Shadow Community Table

 3
She is likely an adept or low-magic mystic adept and uses magic to enhance her fighting style. She is heavily augmented.
She dislikes killing innocents and will challenge people she views as "strong" to fights, especially when bored.
 6+
Currently she is believed to live in the upper Ork Underground in Southeastern Downtown along with a younger American girl. Their relationship is unknown.
You'll have to ask around with other Koreans to learn more, although people with connections to the Jo'Poks will express dislike due to her stint in Korea as a vigilante.

## Assensing Table

 2
 3

 4
 5+
Look at the sheet, she's pretty wared. She is suffering from Strain II infection. She is not a technomancer.

## SINs

Real Do Seo-yeon, Republic of Korea

R4 Charity Kim, Republic of Korea

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  R4 Weapon License
  R4 Restricted Augmentations License
  R4 Bounty Hunter's License

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## Appearance

### Clothing

A woman of Korean descent with a lean, athletic, muscular build, a set of pointy, daggerlike teeth, and sharp, emotionless grey eyes more resembling piercing storm clouds than windows into the soul. Can typically be seen sporting a simple armored black suit accented with grey with a matching pair of black leather gloves and boots with large holes in the sides, back, and heel (to accomodate the use of retractable skimmers). While in a more casual setting, she prefers black and grey street clothes. If one is attentive enough, it isn't that hard to notice that her arms and legs are chrome if one peers under her sleeves or through the holes in her boots.

Her two swords never leave her side outside of social necessity. Both are single-bladed curved swords with blades of silvery steel and hilts of black, burnished wood and white cord grips. Wind is a short hwando (think a katana) a little over 3 feet long and inscribed with patterns resembling clouds passing in the wind. Rain is a long ssangsudo (think a nodachi) a little over 5 feet long and inscribed with tessellating teardrops. Both are sheathed in bulky scabbards of heavy armor composite instead of the traditional wood.