JAREK (YA-REK) NOVAK | ALEXANDER SKARSGARD
[ Alexander Skarsgard, 41, He/Him ] JAREK NOVAK showed up right on time for the end of the world. Even now, word is that they are ASTUTE, but still get FLIPPANT at the mention of how things used to be. They have been living in SOTERIA for HIS WHOLE LIFE. If you go looking for them, you can usually find PURPLE HAT by SOFI TUKKER playing, or use THE UNMISTAKABLE SMELL OF A WALKING ASHTRAY & STOLEN VALUABLES to narrow it down.
Known by acquaintances as âJarekâ and rivals as 'Novakâ, his  most colorful names are often reserved for his late night escapades as he aims to swindle every grounder and gutterpunk out of every cent of scratch on them. From being called âshitpitâ to âgrifterâ, Jarek has heard it all.
Born and raised in Naya Minorâs red-light district, Jarek spent his youth conning and smooth-talking his way out of troubleââ until he attempted to steal from the wrong man; a man whose power and influence was sure to have him targeted. That was until, he was presented with an alternativeââ joining the militia, a group called âSalvationâ. With no way to weasel out, he enlisted. But for all the infantry did teach him, there was no stopping Jarek from reverting right back to his old ways.
Given the skills heâd come to develop, it isnât much of a surprise Jarek began to seek out the kind of work that would allow him to line his pockets quickly and easily. And unglamorous as it was, he figured a reputation as a bounty hunter was bound to have the jobs come rolling in. The only problem? He soon discovered the big paydays for delivering his victimâs severed heads werenât nearly as lucrative as he thought. Broke and intermittently homeless, heâs since resorted to stealing from anyone he can, but most especially from suits, who often have more than enough creds to fund Jarekâs week-long benders.
A man with bad tableside manners, he isnât beneath telling it like it is. However, for all his scheming and conning, Jarek rarely holds onto anything he makes, and owes a substantial debt to just about everyone.
Without a doubt, Jarek Novakâs skills on the field are incredible. His ability to turn anything into a weapon, even something as simple as a paperclip is, quite frankly, impressive. Has he ever killed someone with one though? That has yet to be seen.
The man is a chain-smoker. He will go through several packs a day, and will smoke even in places heâs not allowed. Indoor, outdoor, bathroom, rooftopââ you name it, heâs there, cigarette in hand.
Jarek is always in the market for quick cash and has been involved in multiple ponzi schemes. However several of Soteriaâs seedier crowd have quickly caught on to his tricks, causing him to be banned from several establishments. If you see Jarek flat-out on his ass drunk in some alley way, itâs because heâs done it, again. While many have a bone to pick with him and heâs received many death threats swearing to âtake him offlineâ that hasnât stopped him from continuing to try.
NYX GREAVES » After working with Nyx to modify his tech to better track his bounties, Jarek began to exclusively reach out to Nyx for all his hacking/spying needs. This of course led to the pair joining forces, scheming up ways to turn a profit. Unfortunately for them with Jarekâs brain (or lack thereof) and Nyxâs willingness to always tag along, often means finding themselves in a stickier situation than theyâd planned.
