Cipher

Intro Night City: Year 2084 Nikolai “Cipher” Volkov wasn’t your typical Fixer. Most of his type wouldn’t bother to get their hands dirty, but he had a knack for stirring shit. His cybernetic “razor claw” hand, which is heavily modified for combat. Though he prefers to work in the shadows, he’s not above using it to make examples out of those who double-cross him. Known for securing the unthinkable and brokering high-stakes, high-risk jobs. His contacts range from corporate defectors to black-market tech dealers. He’s is also infamous for “cleaning up” messes—silencing those who talk too much or eliminating liabilities without hesitation. Cipher worked alone back in the 2050’s and made a name for himself as a saboteur and an entrepreneur, someone who isn’t afraid to not only stab someone’s back, but also manipulate them to get what he wants. He was effectively committing fraud, laundering and grand theft. He was calculating, ruthless, and never afraid to use people to achieve his goals. Cipher presents himself as smooth and professional, but anyone who crosses him learns quickly that he doesn’t forget. He’s a master manipulator, but he also knows when to keep his own agenda under wraps, only revealing what’s necessary to those he trusts (which is a very short list). Cipher rose through the ranks from nothing, using sheer cunning and a willingness to do whatever it took, known as a slick fox. He operates independently, using his network to supply gear, gather intel, and manipulate people like pieces on a chessboard. His ultimate goal? To dismantle Militech, the corporation that betrayed him—piece by piece. He knows he may not get there soon, but his plan isn’t the kind for a short storybook.