[b]Full name:[/b] Skullomania

[b]Team:[/b] TBD

[b]Discipline:[/b] Skullomania's fighting style is entirely self-taught, based largely on Japanese children's shows. Because of this, his erratic movements make him hard to predict.

[b]Age:[/b] 37

[b]Hometown:[/b] Osaka, Japan

[b]Appearance:[/b] [url=http://i.imgur.com/FQ9ukFL.jpg]"Even if there's no god or buddha, you can believe in justice."[/url]

[b]Brief bio:[/b] Skullomania was once an average salesman called Saburo Nishikoyama. His superiors were not pleased with his results as a salesman. Down on his luck and constantly under pressure for results, he volunteered to dress up and perform like a superhero at a carnival thrown for a top customer in their department store. He had hoped it would be chance to prove his value as a salesman. When he grabbed the attention of all in attendance, something clicked in him. Tired of his thankless job, Skullomania decided to become a vigilante crime-fighter. Not much else is known of his past.

What is known is that he became a scourge for organized crime, appearing from the shadows and posing dramatically before striking out. He had a mixed record at best, but managed to become enough of a nuisance that Shadaloo sent Balrog to deal with him in the streets of Osaka. Horrified onlookers watched as a weirdo in a skull-themed outfit was beaten to near death by a wanted man. However broken and beaten he was, though, Skullomania wouldn't stay down. He began spouting off about how, "Until the flame of life is extinguished... I will always stand against evil!" It was shortly after this that Skullomania first manifested his ki, honed through a desire for justice... and chakra alignments brought on by his frequent "heroic poses." It was this sudden development that allowed him to overcome Balrog using his newly invented Skullo Slider, dodging under Balrog's punches and surviving the night. However, with all those bystanders, it shouldn't be surprising the fight got caught on a few cell phone videos.

This was the tipping point for Skullomania. Sure, he was just some weirdo salaryman in a costume, but he was a weirdo salaryman in a costume with heart. People around Osaka saw him cleaning garbage, guarding crosswalks, helping old ladies with heavy loads, even climbing a stopped ferris wheel to rescue trapped families. Fans started a small webpage for him, documenting his exploits in crime-fighting and community service as best the members could... and selling modestly-priced T-shirts. It was through this documentation (and the rather impressive comeback against Balrog) that Skullomania got his invitation. Now he seeks to test his newfound power of ki in an actual, proper tournament- and, more importantly, prevent any evildoers from going home with the title.

[b]Other:[/b] A Street Fighter EX character for a change. He's not exactly a big name, but he was one of my favorite characters.