[color=blue][big]Matthew 20:28 - "The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve."[/big][/color]

[hr][quote]A butler is one who serves.

A butler is one who waits upon others.

A butler is a formal guardian who is there to support his mistress in all aspects of her life.

- Hayate the Combat Butler, Introduction.[/quote]
[b]History[/b]
[collapse=Family History]
For thousands of years, man has depended upon man to do his bidding. The rise in prominence of the Butler family began in the year 1344, where a family of Flemish winemakers moved to England to escape war. In the year 1469, a farmer by the name of Louis Butelier, sent his son Alois, to serve as a squire. Where that squireship took him, was to nobility. Since then, many Butlers find themselves drawn to military and domestic roles, such as doctors, soldiers, servants, scribes, even as the personal confidant for some high-position lords. In one instance, the Butlers became a minor noble family, complete with their own heraldry and prestige.[/collapse]
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Young Magnus himself is a continuation of his family’s legacy and heritage as servicemen of all kinds, having trained in the art from a young age. As a young Butler, like all Butlers for centuries, he was taught with plenty of academic, social, and physical expertise, with great intensity. At the age of eight he began his training, first learning simple commands and assisting in cleaning up the Butler Manor, as if a scullion. This continued on, with a strict juggling of school, training, and extracurricular activities to keep the young Butler busy. Of course, he was allowed free time to recollect and find himself (and as well find friends).

[b]Things that have happened within the Magnus' life:[/b]
- Visited Glastonbury with a couple of friends. This was the first time he became black-out drunk, had sex, and shot someone, all on the same day, in that order. His older siblings refers to it as a "rite of passage", while the rest of his family refer to it as "That one time Baby Magnus fucked up."
- Was to be betrothed to a young woman. It was called off, after her parents found out about above incident. The two, however, only met in passing.
- Once ran a British MP over during his driving test. The car careened off to one side, barreling into a group of reporters hounding said MP.

[b]Appearance, Dress, and Personality[/b]
Features-wise, Magnus has a rather childish face underneath his large cola-bottle glasses, hiding (or slightly magnifying) his beady brown eyes. His form is thin and mildly muscular (though due to his thinness than anything else), topped with an English pale skin tone.
Magnus takes great pride in his appearance, and is usually found in a three-piece black suit, with a black tie, pocket watch and leather working boots. Why working boots? He'll have to walk around in them all day, stand with them, and wait with them quite often. Good boots wear out more slowly.

Personality-wise, he tries his best to stay calm, even against the toughest conditions, and always has his master or mistress' satisfaction in mind. But without being at his mistress' side, he acts rather cheeky around other people, his occasional antics around other people bring in some excitement to his 'dull' life. Because, seriously. A butler's life isn't all that fun.

Social-wise, Magnus is a well-read sort (though he doesn't show it), usually devouring books when not on the job, or otherwise following scholarly pursuits, such as cartography or general science. He is also an avid games master, knowing six different systems, and four different card games. He's not exactly the best at either.

Another side to Magnus reflects the military and doctoral aspects of his family, with his uniform and (mostly) clean room, skill in efficient cleaning, and a wooden replica of a bolt-action rifle which he uses to follow drills with.

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Magnus usually has these in his room, no matter the setting:
- A bed, basically furnished, two pillows.
- A desk, two shelves on the right-hand side within reach.
- A chair, seat adjusted to his personal specifications.
- A chest, sitting at the foot of the bed, with various books and equipment.
- A cabinet, to store his clothes and other necessities.
- A bedside table, two shelves.
- Two lamps, covered, simply-furnished.
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There exist other Magnus Butlers, in name and personality. He could exist as a squire for a knight in the time of sword and horse, or an animatronic servant unit, granting care for an intergalactic inquisitor in the far future. Or, he could be a transdimensional entity that has made a name for himself as a bounty hunter and artefact hunter.

Those who (in the current Magnus Canon) exist within the same universe and can exist with him, despite being in different universes.
[icon]Victoria Butler[/icon] His "Sister", raised as a maid of the Butler Family. Knows and does the same job as Magnus, regardless of setting.
[icon]The Traverser[/icon] His unchanging Transdimensional "Guardian Angel". This iteration of Magnus is the original Magnus Hughes Butler III.
[icon]Magnus the Black Cat[/icon] His cat. A Magitech Cat that can understand "Human", relay messages through his collar, and can drink milk.
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[u][b]Many worlds, many Butlers.[/b][/u]
[hr][collapse=Regular Butler]
He's more bound to swing a croquet mallet than a sword any time soon. In this form, Magnus stays as a normal butler should. No magic, no powers, not even a semi-automatic rifle. Besides, fighting to the death is not covered by his insurance.

[u][b]Skills:[/b][/u]
- Cleaning
What butler would call themselves a butler without knowing how to clean?

- Cooking
One of his main specialties. Either by using old European techniques, or with his own experimentation, Magnus can whip up something good, hot and fast.

- Tea
The art of tea preparation is something to be discussed in quiet conversation, and Magnus is no stranger to differing opinions on how a cup should be prepared; Masala Chai over a wood-stoked fire, O-cha done in the Traditional Japanese style, or a cup of Earl Grey served with scones and jam. The honourable butler can cater to any subject, and especially on how the master/mistress wants the second-most popular drink in the world prepared.

- Drink Mixing
To cater for the adult master/mistress' needs, Magnus was taught in a good portion of his teenage years how to mix drinks (though he wasn't really able to drink them, and his results were tested by his tutor). He can also handle an espresso machine well. Thankfully, he was able to get through to testing his failures with coffee.

- Accounting
Through a full year-course diploma from a local community college (because getting a 16 year-old to do university-level accounting while learning about 11 other things at home and school isn't bad enough), Magnus can do taxes, arrange finances, and is suitable as a personal planner. Then again, he's a Butler. Comes with the package, really.

[u][b]Weapons:[/b][/u]
- Surprise Knife! (Or fork, spoon, fountain pen, et cetera)
He usually carries a small stabby thing (compared to a [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_fMN9kFm14]long stabby thing[/url]) on his person, just in case his master or mistress drop something. Contrary to popular belief, he does not carry an entire array of knives and forks underneath his clothes, nor does he have the skill or lack of care to kill someone with kitchenware. This is only used as a distraction, just like one would use a shuriken for.

- Croquet Mallet (or other bludgeoning device.)
Well, if he has to fight, we may as well get to fighting.

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Magnus seems like the kind of butler who'd just slip and fall with a thought. However, in his mistress' or master's direst of needs, he appears from nowhere, with a swift sweep kick against the nearest to dare, and disable them with near-lethal speed. (This version of Magnus is based on the Hayate the Combat Butler universe.)

He has all of the skills from his "Regular Butler" status, including:

[u][b]Skills, in order of energy usage:[/b][/u]
- Weapon Training
The Butler Family, despite being known for their skills in and around the household, have a varied military career as batmen, medics, radio personnel, et cetera. He follows this tradition through his Army Cadets training. There is also his training in swordplay and medieval combat, which he has in case of a lack of guns.

- Gun Kata
A derivative of his weapons training, Magnus learned this more powerful skill through thousands of recorded close-quarters gun battles, angling his trajectory to align with his target's location, while keeping away from their line of fire.

- Pragmatic Combat
The Butler Family stresses that when fighting outside of practice, a fair fight is a losing fight. Magnus shows this philosophy through his actions: Kicking, biting, eye-pokes, low-blows, taking to better weapons to suit his needs, if any are available. Usually the reason why he carries a stubby .45 revolver in his vest.

- Butler-Portation
Magnus, at the beck and call of his mistress/master, disappears, and reappears in their vicinity, or at wherever his mistress/master wills him to be. Then again, where is he supposed to be?
He can also use this ability on anyone he sees fit, but it's usually reserved for Master/Mistress.

- Mana Strike
Focusing his inner energies into a central strike, Magnus can dole out a large amount of energy in one hit, enough to produce a wave of strong force energy into, or close to the target. With enough focus, this can go one tier higher, and produce sonic waves.

- Wave Motion Slash
A Butler Family Final Move, Magnus can fire an intense amount of energy over a large area with a swipe of a blade or other sharp material. This, however, must be only used in the direst of circumstances.

[u][b]Weapons:[/b][/u]
Weapons Ready:
- Stubby .45ACP Six-shot revolver
Lost in name or make, this small weapon has seen action within the fields of Holland and the charge to Berlin. It returned to the possession of the Butler Family as a souvenir and a war heirloom. Hey, at least it still works.

Weapons in storage:
- 2x Beretta 92FS; John Woo Special
With a fat-stacked 24 rounds on each gun, slightly longer handle, and lighter frame, the John Woo Special can be easily mistaken for any other Beretta 92FS unless looked closely. Still handles like a regular 92, though.

- Military Saber
Passed down from generation to generation of Butler, Magnus has his from his great great grandfather, who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. 24 inches of sharpened spring steel, with an aged and weathered handle. Still fit for service, and handles like a charm.

[u][b]Spells:[/b][/u]
- Bound Sword
The saber is bound to his essence, and can be summoned beside Magnus with a thought. There is no other magic bound to the sword.

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Magnus has a massive selection of weapons, ranging from the ancient, to the near-fictitious. He's a prepared sort.
[color=blue]Kriss Vector[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] KRISS
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] SMG
[b]Calibre:[/b] .45ACP FMJ, 30 rounds
[b]Striking Features:[/b] Painted Black, with "Mambo-5" written along the side in blue.

[color=blue]Benelli M4 Super 90 (M1014)[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Benelli Armi SpA(with aftermarket modifications)
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Close-Quarters Automatic Shotgun
[b]Calibre:[/b] 12-gauge Misc. (00 Buckshot, 000 Buckshot, APDS, Dragon's Breath), 4 shells
[b]Striking Features:[/b] Chrome-plated.

[color=blue]Smith and Wesson Model 29[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Smith and Wesson
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Revolver
[b]Calibre:[/b] .44 Magnum
[b]Striking Features:[/b] Chromed, with "The Most Powerful Handgun in the world" etched along the barrel.

[color=blue]Beretta 93R[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Fabbrica D' Armi Pietro Beretta
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Automatic Pistol
[b]Calibre:[/b] 9mm Hollow-Point, 30 rounds
[b]Striking Features:[/b] The phrase "For Emergency Uses Only" written along the slide.

[color=cyan]Thompson[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Savage Arms
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] SMG
[b]Calibre:[/b].45ACP FMJ, 30 rounds
[b]Striking Features:[/b] The phrase "Everybody wants to be a gangster, until it's time to do gangster shit." etched along the receiver.

[color=cyan]Rifle, No. 4, MkI[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Enfield
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Battle Rifle
[b]Calibre:[/b] .303 British FMJ, 10 rounds
[b]Striking Features:[/b] Family Heirloom. Originally owned by his great-great grandfather Alfred Butler II during his deployment as part of the 2nd Batallion, Grenadier Guard.

[color=cyan]Coach Gun[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Numerous
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Shotgun
[b]Calibre:[/b] 12 gauge, 2 shells.
[b]Striking Features:[/b] Tagged on the side with "Passenger's Privilege" scrawled on a plastic tab.

[color=cyan]Mosin Nagant M91/30 "Obrez"[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Izhevsk Machine Works, "IZMASH" (with aftermarket modifications)
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Rifle-Calibre Pistol
[b]Calibre:[/b] 7.62x54mm Rimmed Incendiary, 5 rounds
[b]Striking Features:[/b] The words "огненный шар" etched above the trigger. Translation: "Fireball."

[color=red]Worldrender[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Unknown
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Longsword.
[b]Length:[/b] 28" (23" blade)
[b]Striking Features:[/b] The phrase "Heed my call, for I carry destruction. I am Worldrender, Scourge-of-the-Earth." in Nordic runes, along the fuller.

[color=red]Hunting Dagger[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Unknown
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Utilitarian Blade
[b]Length:[/b] 11.5" (7" blade)
[b]Striking Features:[/b] Entirely blackened due to the carbon coating.

[color=white]H-VI Heavy Pulse Rifle[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] XCOM R&D
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] HVAR-L
[b]Strength:[/b] 8kw
[b]Striking Features:[/b] Painted Black.

[color=white]P-IX Plasma Mauler[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] XCOM R&D
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Small Automatic Plasma Launcher
[b]Caliber:[/b] Elerium Charge Units
[b]Striking Features:[/b] Glows green when dormant.

[color=white]Hecate pattern Chainsword[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Imperial Forge World
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Chainsword
[b]Length:[/b] 24" (18" Blade).
[b]Striking Features:[/b] Smells of motor oil.

[color=white]Power Fist[/color]
[b]Make:[/b] Imperial Forge World
[b]Weapon Type:[/b] Arm-mounted Energy-enhanced Gauntlet.
[b]Battery:[/b] Two hours.
[b]Striking Features:[/b]The Imperial Aquilla is etched and stamped on the fist's plate.
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[b]"Black Cat"[/b]

Shortform: James Bond meets Domovoi Butler.

Longform: A British Security Agent stationed in [Bumfuck, UCAS]. Born and raised in an environment of hoighty-toighty British servants... Eh. Story later. Now, stats.

[b]STR:[/b] 2 [b]AGI:[/b] 4 [b]LOG:[/b] 5 [b]CHA:[/b] 6 || [b]BOD:[/b] 2 [b]REA:[/b] 4 [b]INT:[/b] 5 [b]WIL:[/b] 4 || [b]EDG:[/b] 5

ESSN: 3.16 INIT: 9 + 1d6
Rigger INIT: 9 + 1d6 | Matrix AR INIT: 9 + 1d6
Matrix Cold INIT: 5 + DP + 3d6 | Matrix Hot INIT: 5 + DP + 4d6
PHYS DMG Track: 10
STUN DMG Track: 10

[b]Limits:[/b]
PHS 4
MNT 7
SOC 9
AST 9

Movement: 8/16
Composure: 10
Lift/Carry: 4 (30 kg/20 kg
Memory: 9
Judge Intentions: 11)
Nuyen: 8
Karma: 0

[b]Misc.[/b]
Metatype: Human
Sex: Male
Age: Mid 20s
Height: Average
Weight: Average

Street Cred: 0
Notoriety: 0
Public Awareness: 0

[hr][b]Qualities:[/b]

[b]Ambidextrous:[/b] No [-2 dice] vs using the off-hand.
[b]Analytical Mind:[/b] [+2 dice] to LOG tests.
[b]Blandness:[/b] [+1 Rating] vs being memorised, [-2 dice] to people following Black Cat.
[b]Quick Healer:[/b] [+2 Dice] vs Healing
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[b]Code of Honor (Humility and Respect):[/b] [-1 dice] if failed to follow these principles. Must be atoned in order to regain [+1 dice].
[b]Prejudiced (Common, Biased, Elf):[/b] [-2 dice] on Social tests vs prejudiced type.
[b]SINner (National) (Real name: Magnus Hughes Butler III, Esq.):[/b] Is part of the SIN database.
[hr][b]Skills (Active):[/b]
[b]Biotech[/b] Group (Biotech, Cybertech, First Aid, Medicine) 8

[b]Blades[/b] 6
[b]Clubs[/b] 6
[b]Impersonation[/b] 8
[b]Performance[/b] 8

[b]Con[/b] 8 [Fast Talk 10]
[b]Etiquette[/b] 10 [High Society 12]
[b]Intimidation[/b] 8 [Mental 10]
[b]Navigation[/b] 6 [Maps 8]
[b]Negotiation[/b] 8 [Diplomacy 10]
[b]Perception[/b] 6 [Visual 8]
[b]Pilot Ground Craft[/b] 6 [Wheeled 8]
[b]Pistols[/b] 6 [Semi-Automatics 8]

[b]Skills (Knowledge):[/b]
[b]English[/b] N

[b]Alcohol[/b] 6 [Wines 8]
[b]Bars and Clubs[/b] 6 [Piano Bars 8]
[b]Fashion[/b] 6 [London Scene 8]
[b]French[/b] 6 [Speak 8]
[b]Security Companies[/b] 8 [Knight Errant 10]
[b]Security Design[/b] 8 [Corporate 10]
[b]Security Tactics[/b] 8 [Corporate 10]

[hr][b]'Ware[/b]
[color=white][b]Cyber[/b][/color]
[color=red][b]Alpha[/b][/color]
[b]Datajack[/b] (Can integrate into computer systems)
[b]Dermal Plating II[/b] (+2 Armour)
[b]Olfactory Booster II[/b] (+2 Perception (Scent) tests)
[b]Voice Modulator II[/b] (+2 Impersonation (Vocal) tests)
[b]Cyberarm (Left)[/b] (+2 Armour, Shock Hand, Holdout Pistol)

[color=red][b]Standard[/b][/color]
[b]Simrig[/b] (Increases reaction times when using a Simulation Chip for the Matrix)

[color=red][b]Bio[/b][/color] (Alpha)
[b]Pathogenic Defense II[/b] (+2 dice vs Disease tests )
[b]Tailored Pheromones II[/b] (+2 Social Limit)
[b]Tracheal Filter II[/b] (+2 dice vs Toxins (Inhaled))

[collapse=Gear]
[b]Lifestyle[/b]
High

[b]Armour[/b]
[i]Actioneer Business Clothes[/i] (Armour 8)
Camera IV
Nonconductivity II
Fire Resistance II
Electrochromic Clothing
Micro-Transciever
Concealable Holster

[i]Chameleon Suit[/i] (Armor 9)
Nonconductivity II
Micro-Transciever
Thermal Damping II
Electrochromic Clothing
Concealable Holster

[b]Weapons[/b]
[i]On Person[/i]
Ares Light Fire 75
+Silencer, Ares Light Fire 70
+Smartgun System, Internal
Pool: 6 (8) Accuracy: 8 DV: 6P AP: - RC: 2
Combat Knife
Pool: 6 Accuracy: 6 DV: 4P AP: -3 RC: 2
Cyber Hold-Out
+Smartgun System, Internal
Pool: 6 (8) Accuracy: 6 DV: 6P AP: - RC: 2
Shock Hand 3
ACC: 4 DV: 9S(e) AP: -5 RC: 2
Unarmed Attack
Pool: 3 Accuracy: 4 DV: 2S AP: - RC: 2

[i]At Storage[/i]
Grapple Gun 0
ACC: 3 DV: 7S AP: -2 RC: 2
Grenade: High Explosive 3
ACC: 4 DV: 16P (-2/m) AP: -2 RC: 2
Grenade: Smoke 3
ACC: 4 DV: (10m Radius) AP: - RC: 2
Grenade: Thermal Smoke 3
ACC: 4 DV: (10m Radius) AP: - RC: 2
Parashield Dart Pistol 0
+Smartgun System, Internal
ACC: 7 DV: As Drug/Toxin AP: - RC: 2
Survival Knife 6
ACC: 5 DV: 4P AP: -1 RC: 2
Sword 6 (8)
ACC: 6 DV: 5P AP: -2 RC: 2

[b]Commlink[/b]
Transys Avalon (ATT: 0, SLZ: 0, DP: 6, FWL: 6)

[b]Gear [/b]
[i]On Person[/i]
Ammo: Gel Rounds (Light Pistols) x80
Ammo: Regular Ammo (Light Pistols) x160
AR Gloves
Bug Scanner Rating 4
Certified Credstick, Gold
DocWagon Contract, Gold
Fake License (Concealed Carry Permit) Rating 4
Fake License (Driver's License) Rating 4
Fake License (Firearms License) Rating 4
Fake License (Small Blades License) Rating 4
Fake License (Restricted Bioware License) Rating 4
Fake License (Restricted Cyberware License) Rating 4
Fake SIN (Felix Black) Rating 4
Glasses Rating 4
+Image Link
+Flare Compensation
+Thermographic Vision
+Vision Magnification

[i]At Storage[/i]
Ammo: Injection Darts (Exotic Ranged Weapons) x30
+Narcoject
Ammo: Stick-n-Shock (Light Pistols) x80
Ammo: Tracer (Light Pistols) x32
Biometric Reader
Grenade: High Explosive x2
Grenade: Smoke x2
Grenade: Thermal Smoke x2
Grapple Gun
Jammer, Area Rating 4
Medkit Rating 3
Neuro-Stun VIII x4
Restraint, Metal x3
Restraint, Plastic x10
Stealth Rope (100m)
Survival Kit
Tag Eraser
White Noise Generator Rating 4

Vehicles
Hyundai Shin-Hyung (Sport Sedan)
+Nexus (Processor 10)
+Response (Rating 4)
+Signal (Rating 4)
+System (Rating 4)
+Firewall (Rating 5)
+Persona Limit (15)
+Sensor Array Rating 2
+Laser Range Finder Rating 2
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[b]Name[/b]: Magnus Hughes Butler III.
[b]Age[/b]: 18
[b]Black[/b] Suit, [b]Brown[/b] Eyes, [b]Black[/b] Hair, [b]Black[/b] Cat.

[b]Athletics[/b]: 2
[b]Affection[/b]: 3
- [b]Favour[/b]: 6

[b]Skill[/b]: 3 (4 due to Types)
[b]Cunning[/b]: 4 (5 due to Types)
[b]Luck[/b]: 3
[b]Will[/b]: 9
- [b]Spirit[/b]: 90

[b]Types[/b]: Elite/Gothic
(Skill, Cunning +1) Magnus believes in the Old Butlering rules, and is quite the old hand, despite being young.

[b]Roots[/b]: Contract
Is a member of the Butler Family of butlers. Is only meant to be here for a couple of years.

[b]Special Qualities[/b]: Glasses/My Pace.
Has to wear only glasses, and is quite lazy (This does not affect any attribute).

[b]Weapons[/b]: Western Sword/Machine Gun
- Despite his sluggishness, he can easily spring into action, using his sword: "Worldrender, Scourge-of-the-Earth".
- And when things get serious, he as well owns an antique Maschinengewher 42 Light Machine Gun, just in case.

[b]Powers[/b]: Trap/Old Hand:
- Even if you aren’t there at the time, you can have a trap prepared in advance during a battle.
- Whether a Special Quality or a weapon, you can declare that you’re conversant in skills that you haven’t
been shown to possess before.

Other things:
He owns a cat, as well called Magnus.
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