🎭 Step 1: Pick a Role
Your Role is your identity in Night City. It determines your unique Role Ability — a special power no other Role can replicate — and shapes how you approach every situation.
Set your Role Ability to Rank 4 on your character sheet.
🎭 Role Gallery
Find Your Fit
Not sure? Ask yourself: “What do I want to be famous for?”
- Killing people? → Solo or Lawman
- Hacking systems? → Netrunner
- Talking my way out? → Fixer, Rockerboy, or Exec
- Building things? → Tech or Medtech
- Road warrior vibes? → Nomad
- Exposing secrets? → Media
Click any Role below to read their full page before deciding.
| Role | You Are… | Role Ability |
|---|---|---|
| Solo | The combat specialist, the bodyguard, the killer | Combat Awareness — distribute points across 6 combat buffs (damage, initiative, awareness, etc.) |
| Netrunner | The hacker, the data thief, the digital ghost | Interface — jack into NET Architectures, fight ICE, control devices remotely |
| Fixer | The deal-maker, the broker, the one who knows everyone | Operator — build a crew of contacts for deals, intel, and hired services |
| Nomad | The road warrior, the outsider, the family | Moto — bonded vehicle with upgrades, plus call in convoy support |
| Rockerboy | The rebel, the performer, the voice of a generation | Charismatic Impact — influence crowds, inspire action, start (or stop) riots |
| Tech | The inventor, the modifier, the one who makes it work | Maker — craft, upgrade, and invent gear nobody else can build |
| Medtech | The street surgeon, the healer, the one who patches you up | Medicine — perform surgery, create pharmaceuticals, install cyberware |
| Media | The journalist, the truth-seeker, the one who exposes | Credibility — uncover truths, rally public support, build a following |
| Exec | The corporate shark, the power player, the one with resources | Teamwork — command a loyal team member who follows your orders |
| Lawman | The law, the judge, the one who enforces | Backup — call in institutional support (patrol officers, detectives, SWAT) |
📊 At A Glance
| Role | Combat | Social | Technical | Icon Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐ | John Wick, The Punisher |
| Netrunner | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | Mr. Robot, Trinity |
| Fixer | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | Saul Goodman, The Broker |
| Nomad | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | Mad Max, Han Solo |
| Rockerboy | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | Johnny Silverhand |
| Tech | ⭐ | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | Q (James Bond), MacGyver |
| Medtech | ⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | Street surgeon, combat medic |
| Media | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | Gonzo journalist, Lois Lane |
| Exec | ⭐ | ⭐⭐⭐ | ⭐ | Corporate shark, power player |
| Lawman | ⭐⭐ | ⭐⭐ | ⭐ | Judge Dredd, Dirty Harry |
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