[RPM/Character Creation] What kind of traits should this character have?

[ajardoor]

Okay, I got a basic concept for a modern day RPM Mage and I was wondering how I should build him - skills, advantages, disadvantages, spells and so on.

Basic idea is; a mercenary in the occult underground (RPM is the magic system) who officially works as an electrian (got a degree in engineering?). He is an extreme cynic, to the point of suspecting everyone of being corrupt, insane, flawed, dangerous, misinformed, stupid, unlucky and whatever (think of Thomas Hobbes and his book Leviathan for his general philosophy on humanity?) - perhaps that counts as Paranoia? The fact he has learned magic exists - and can thus summon demons, read minds, kill from a distance and stuff - didn't help his trust issues.

So he is obsessed with security - what kind of gear should he have? Probably triple locks his door and changes his passwords monthly. Collects hair and blood samples from people he engages heavily with - covertly if need be (going through trash, picking through brushes in the bathroom...). Any good TL8 security measures and tricks to combine with magic?

Skills? Stealth. Observation. Filch, Scourging, Sleight of Hand, Holdout, Lockpicking and Search to collect "insurance" materials. Electronic Operations. Electrician. Detect Lies.

Rituals? Scry wards, of course. Spirit magic to summon eavesdroppers. Mind or Body magic to give him 360 Vision. Chance magic for general penalties to fool or infiltrate him.

Standard Operating Procedures? Plenty of stuff from Tactical Shooting.