Spade

Spudd (Jellybot)

Shovel (Hearts)

Shin Daesung (Brother, Unknown)

That baka’s got a brain wired differently, he knows where the digital skeletons are buried in this fookin’ shithole. He can find you the information you need, and take you places you’ve never dreamed of.

I honestly thought he was some sort of neXus plant, baka tries too hard sometimes. But no fookin’ corpie can pull the suicidal stunts this baka does.

The truth is… Spade doesn’t care if he dies as long as he goes out in a blaze of glory. That baka won’t go quietly into the night. He’s a fookin’ walking storm, leaving chaos in his wake.

Loud-mouthed, crude, wild, unpredictable, and one of the biggest ass-wipe you'll ever come across within the dome. But also one of the best fixers and grey hat hackers the streets of Eden's got to offer. A skilled bartender with a lot of shit to say constantly.

Whatever information you need, he probably has it.

But don't expect it to be free.

## Appearance

Spade is often described as a fragile-looking, ghostly pale, and unsavory man with his overbearing abundance of body piercings and body modifications (forked tongue). His fashion sense is a force to be reckoned with; always donning baggy, loose, oversized article of clothing, alongside multiple layers upon layers - always in bright and eccentric colors, seem to defy categorization and blend elements of various subcultures.

Amongst this eccentric attire, a constant presence is a pair of goggles that he either rests on the top of his head or lets dangle around his neck. Originally his first invention, designed to automatically scan people's profilers on the spot, these goggles have now become a mere signature accessory since Spade replaced his eyes with cyber-optics after a tragic bomb accident at the Abandoned Complex.

He often has a pair of goggles that he either rests on the top of his head or lets dangle around his neck. Originally his first invention, designed to automatically scan people's profilers on the spot, these goggles have now become a mere signature accessory since Spade replaced his eyes with cyber-optics after a tragic bomb accident at the Abandoned Complex.

## Personality

Spade is actually very calm-natured by default, having an extremely light-hearted approach to everything and anything, especially in the face of life-threatening situations which often astonishes those around him - added to that his very crude commentary and thick accent; heavy use of lingo terms, and unorthodox texting skills.

He is not one to shy away from revealing his vices. In fact, he jokingly claims that he's running on drugs 25/8 - a statement that is not entirely fictional. Consequently, encounters with a sober Spade are few and far between.

He's essentially your typical jokester whose "jokes" tend to be offensive and controversial; seems to take pleasure in provoking anyone who dares to cross his path, always pushing the boundaries of what is considered socially acceptable. Yet, he possesses an innate understanding of where to draw the line, ensuring that his "jokes" do not cross into truly hurtful territory.

Beneath the surface, he holds pretty good moral values about life and people. Despite his unconventional behaviour, he actually genuinely cares about those around him who is always there to offer support and lend a helping hand when needed.

## Story

### **Early Life**

Spade’s early life was scarred by hardship and tragedy.

Born as Shin Dowoon into a world of crime and neglect, with a father who held a prominent position in one of Neo Seoul's notorious crime organizations. This man, Shin Wooseok, whose name was never spoken with warmth or reverence, had little regard for the well-being of his children. Dowoon was the result of a passionate affair with a German woman, Christine Gauthier, who had fallen victim to the brutal world of human trafficking. They had also given birth to his older brother, Shin Daesung.

Christine was a submissive and broken soul who would often speak to Dowoon and Daesung in German, and teach them how to play the piano. She also did what she could to protect her children within the confines of their harsh environment. She endured the torment and abuse inflicted upon her by their father, until the night of Daesung’s 13th birthday during another night of watching their father abuse their helpless mother. Instead of gifts and a birthday cake, Daesung had lost his left eye after attempting to protect their mother against the uncontrollable rage of their father.

Witnessing this horrific act of violence, their mother could no longer bear the pain and took her own life, leaving behind a void that would never be filled. Daesung, consumed by grief, made a desperate escape from their abusive home, leaving a young Dowoon who was only eight at the time who soon became his father’s new favourite punching bag.

After a year of enduring, he decided that he was determined to take his brother’s advice and escape. He embarked on a treacherous journey that led him to a domed city called Eden City that he and his brother had been talking about for years. He held a glimmer of hope that he might one day reunite with Daesung.

### The Birth of Spade

In Eden City, Dowoon encountered a mysterious man named *King*, who saw Dowoon's potential and took him under his wing; becoming both a mentor and a father figure to the young lost soul. He taught Dowoon not only the intricacies of programming and hacking but also the dark arts of drug dealing and theft. It didn’t take long for Dowoon to hone his skills and grew into a formidable figure within Eden City's criminal underworld.

It was during this period that Dowoon adopted the name **"Spade”** given to him by King, who considered him a *wild card* in the domed city of doom.

Despite the darkness that surrounded him, Spade's love for technology remained a constant beacon in his life. In a world where he had witnessed the depths of human cruelty, the digital realm offered a sense of control and power that he desperately craved. He walks the dangerous path he has chosen, operating in the gray areas between law and order, and using his expertise to survive in a world that has been cruel to him. Yet, deep down, Dowoon clings to the hope that he finds redemption amidst the chaos that has defined his life and reunite with his long-lost brother.

## Relationships

### Valencia Jung (2099-2105)

* Notorious leader of the fallen The Dead Eyes, and his first real lover.
* The two met at the Guns&Girls Stripclub in which Valencia inquired for a candy fix and thus became a loyal client of Spade's. For a couple years, they strictly maintained a business relationship with the occasional banter each time the fixer had decided to annoy the crime lord. Until the time Spade decided to walk through their headquarters after hacking through the locks to deliver a fresh batch of LNA-3z strips only to get shot by a member of the organization who had mistaken the male for trespassing. Valencia had decided to care and look after Spade as a way to make up for the mishap.
* It was a clear shot to the stomach that led to the blossoming of two's unexpected romance.
* The lines between business and romance blurred through Spade's recovery, and they soon found solace and understanding in each other's arms.
* The two would often spend their time roaming the streets of the Red Sector, wrecking havoc and annoying the inhabitants that occupied it. They became each other's pillars of support, inseparable and dependent on one another.
* All seems well, until her sudden disappearance that led to Spade's ultimate heartbreak.

### Soju

* A woman who bore an uncanny resemblance to Valencia that's fucked Spade up since.
* Soju felt like she had walked straight out of Spade's memories and into his very present. He convinced himself that Soju was Valencia who just went through a dramatic makeover and suffered from amnesia that erased all traces of their time together. So he courted her, and the two fell into a fling.
* Until he realized that she didn't have the same birthmark placement on her right shoulder like Valencia did, a unique identifier he had cherished.
* And she became a cruel reminder that Spade had been chasing a ghost.

### Shin Daesung

* The missing older brother that kickstarted his abandonment issues.
* The one who mostly looked after Spade when he was young. Having been mostly neglected by their parents, they only ever had each other's backs growing up.
* He had left the household at 13 in hopes for a better future, but for some unknown reasons chose to leave Spade behind on the adventure.

### Min/Mercury

* An android whose appearance is based off an old long time friend.

### Sage

* Someone he enjoyed picking on and at one point asked to go on a date with.

### Black Market Brute

* Thinks they're best buddies from how much Spade frequents the Black Market, but the brute finds him extremely annoying and just lets him go through without hesitation to avoid being around him longer.

### Ang Evans

* Gave him one of the bullet wounds on his chest.

## Trivia

* Spade is fluent in Four languages: Korean, German, English and Japanese.
* Many find it hard to believe, but he's got an IQ of 142.
* More often than not, he is always seen fiddling with a Black Deth Cigarette stick or a Th-2c Joint.
* Spade has over 20 piercings, and over 30 tattoos all over his body, alongside a forked tongue body modification.
* He is diagnosed with Type 4, congenital insensitivity to pain which suggests his lack of fear towards death and physical pain.
* He bleaches his hair and brows at least *twice* a month.
* Spade may not be physically strong, but he can surely run and it's helped him get out of situations with the ECPD.
* He has three notable scars on his torso, all bullet wounds from three different occasions (one from Eyeless)
* He has a deep hatred for the lifestyle culture in Green Sector.
* He is shown to be Ambidextrous.

## Quotes

* **"Ya not experiencing death in this dome… issa wonderful thing."** - To Kim Dorae.
* "**Fookin’ bakas! Dun’ts let me smash ye pasties, I’s doin ye’s a favour fer drinkin’ ye damn shits!”** - During the Lily's Soiree Event.
* **”Oi, don’t flatline on me nows. Who’s gonsta bussit down at g&g?”** - To a weak Talia during the Lily's Soiree Event.
* **"Ye see all da streetsams out der at the slums? Fookin’ saggy tits all ova da place."** - To Kwan during the Lily's Soiree Event.
* **"Aha! Jelly-chan’s here~ Long times no sees, bakabot! Did ye piss yeself, is all yellow’s in ders.”** **-** To JellyBot during the Lily's Soiree Event.
* **"Now, *this* is heaven, baka!"** - Regarding The South: Black Market.
* **"(凸ಠ益ಠ)⊃━☆ﾟ.\*･｡ﾟ beg0n3 bakas"** - From the S-IC Metrochat.
* **"yo da amt of yellow snows round sinn is like xmas decorations"** - From the S-IC Metrochat.
* " **h0llyyyy f000kkkkk**" - From the S-IC Metrochat.
* "**What slagbrain thought having white walls and white floors everywhere was gon cure cancer."** - Regarding Mercury Hospital.
* "**I ain’ts gon die without dis fookin dome makin a millionaire outta me."**
* "**Oi,** *Occifur***. We’s in the slums, there's disturbances every-damn-where. Ye ain’t blind! There’s a fookin baka pissin’ right next to ya!"**