Jackie Welles
Big heart, bigger fists. Night City's friendliest merc met Motoko through Vik's clinic and called her 'Hermana' before she earned it. She earned it.
// Appearance
Big guy. Natural talent for boxing that impressed Motoko during rooftop sparring sessions. The kind of physical presence that fills a room without chrome doing the heavy lifting. Carries himself like someone who genuinely likes people, which in Night City is practically a superpower.
// Background
Motoko first encountered Jackie lounging in Vik's clinic, flirting with Misty and cracking jokes. Their friendship grew through shared training sessions, rooftop boxing practice where Motoko coached his form, and eventually shared gigs. Jackie initially refused to let a 'kid' back him up on jobs, but Motoko's capability won him over.
He became a trusted choom and occasional team member for major operations, handling Wakako gigs and backing up Section 9 when muscle was needed. Jackie operates at a different tier than Motoko's usual crew, more heart than chrome, but his reliability and loyalty make him valuable in ways that raw combat stats can't measure.