Kairos Voss

Overview

Brilliant and pragmatic technician specializing in advanced robotics, counter-surveillance, and technical repair. Kairos operates as an independent contractor and has become a key ally to the party through their work de-bugging and repairing Scissorpaws—the party’s beloved robot dog companion. Professional, efficient, and scrupulously neutral, Kairos charges fair rates and maintains a “no questions asked” policy.

Appearance & Demeanor

• Ambiguous gender presentation; uses they/them pronouns
• Typically found in worn, oil-stained work clothes with numerous pockets
• Multiple tattoos of circuit patterns running up arms and neck
• Speaks in economical phrases; avoids unnecessary conversation
• Has a dry, understated sense of humor
• Moves with engineer’s precision; everything intentional

Skills & Expertise

• Robotics: Advanced diagnostics, repairs, and modifications to mechanical systems
• Counter-Surveillance: Identifying, disabling, and removing surveillance devices
• Technical Debugging: Locating and neutralizing hostile software or hardware
• Reverse Engineering: Understanding technology not originally built by them
• Field Maintenance: Can repair most tech in unprepared locations

Role in Campaign

Initial Contact: The party discovered that Scissorpaws—their robot dog—had been planted with a listening device by The Nexus. Kairos was brought in to identify and remove the bug.

De-bugging Operation: Meticulously removed the Nexus tracking device without damaging Scissorpaws’ core systems. This demonstrated both technical expertise and trustworthiness.

Ongoing Relationship: Now operates as the party’s primary technical contractor. They consult on robotics questions, perform maintenance on equipment, and advise on tech-related mysteries.

Relationship with Scissorpaws

• Treats the robot dog with genuine affection, though would never admit it publicly
• Has made several quality-of-life improvements to Scissorpaws’ systems
• Provides maintenance and upgrades when the party brings Scissorpaws in
• Seems to consider Scissorpaws a fellow piece of craftsmanship to be respected

Fees & Compensation

• Charges reasonable, professional rates (never gouges)
• Accepts payment in coin, favors, or information
• Will occasionally work pro-bono for interesting technical challenges
• Will not work for The Nexus anymore, but won’t elaborate why

Known Associates

• Has contacts throughout New Vedard’s tech underground
• Connected to various independent technician networks
• Referred to the party through a mutual acquaintance (source unclear)

Personality & Worldview

• Pragmatist: “Everything can be fixed, repaired, or bypassed with enough time and tools”
• Ethically ambiguous but not malicious: “I fix things; I don’t fix the world”
• Values competence and honesty in business dealings
• Respects the party’s capability and doesn’t patronize them
• Has a philosophy about technology: “Tools don’t have morality; people do”

Quick Hooks

• Can be consulted about any robotics or tech repair issues
• May have information about surveillance or Nexus activity
• Could provide upgrades or modifications to party equipment
• Might know the source or creator of unknown technology

Plot Hooks

• Party might discover Kairos’ Nexus connection and must decide how to respond
• The Nexus might use Kairos to send a message or test the party’s loyalty
• Kairos might ask the party for help getting out from under Nexus control
• Sensitive equipment repairs could require Kairos to keep secrets from The Nexus

Session Notes

• De-bugged Scissorpaws cleanly and professionally
• Provided no unnecessary commentary; let the work speak
• Charged a fair rate and has remained available for follow-up work
• Seems to respect the party’s capabilities

Quick Reference

Trustworthiness: High (though compromised)
Usefulness: Very High (technical expertise, problem-solving)
Loyalty: Medium (self-interested but not hostile)
Combat Threat: Low (technician, not fighter)
Negotiation Difficulty: Low (straightforward, pragmatic)