Cyberpunk protagonists

In a cyberpunk setting, you would need a character to reside in it. Cyberpunk characters generally follow a set of loose conventions. Protagonists are usually found on the wrong side of the law, and have no strict moral conviction. The occupation of the character is usually varied between cyberpunk works, with characters starting out as thieves, hackers, detectives, special forces police officers or even factory workers amongst other occupations found in an urban environment.

Various cyberpunk works feature a massive variety in characters, both male and female. The unifying theme often being urban style clothing, and often a good understanding of both street life and technology, allowing them to survive on their own in the harsh cities they inhabit. Colour schemes usually match the cities they live in, with cool coloured clothing usually blacks, purples and greens. Although not always the case, some characters will have cybernetic implants or enhancements.

Cyberpunk as a genre borrows many themes from Crime Noir, and as such, at the end of the story, the protagonist is usually left in the same position they were in at the start, their ordeal giving no rewards for being overcome.