[hider=Nick][IMG]http://en.hungertimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/alexander-ludwig-2.jpg[/IMG][/hider] ║Full Name║ Nicholas Templeton ║Aliases║ Nick, Shield Alias: Knock-Out ║Mentor(s)║ Thor ║Birthday & Age║ 1-25-90 (24) ║Ethnicity║ Caucasian ║Species║ Human ║Gender║ Male ║Sexual Orientation║ Heterosexual ║Hometown║ Warner Robbins, Ga. ║Physical Description║ Nick is not exactly a physically, but don't let it fool you. Standing at 5'11" and weighing in at a solid 210 all of it muscle. For years Nick did everything he could to hide in plain sight so he doesn’t have any outstanding characteristics with the exception of an earring in his left ear. Although he does bear some minor physical scars on his upper torso from being shot, beaten or stabbed living in one of the rougher sections of the Bronx over the last couple of years. For Nick the key is blending in and drawing attention to himself, and that includes his choice of wardrobe. He is very comfortable in wearing just a pair of jeans with a basic black t-shirt and a pair of tennis shows usually accompanied by a baseball hat and sunglasses trying to maintain a low profile. Although given his size trying to maintain a low profile for Nick at times is difficult, but he does what he can not to draw attention to himself. ║Likes║ Nick has an appreciation for the following: Working out, helping others, reading, the films of Liam Nesson and Russell Crowe, the music of Bruce Springsteen, cooking, and football. ║Dislikes║ Nick tries to maintain a low profile, but there are certain times when he decides it’s time to let his feelings be known. Injustice in any form, self-righteousness and hypocrisy, corporations that don’t give back, and talking about his past. ║Personality║ Nick when you get right down to it is a southerner. He is polite, says “Ma’am” and “Sir”, always looking to what is right for the greater good, and believes that one you give your word you keep it. Nick is very loyal to his friends. He believes in them and is never afraid to stand alongside of them under any circumstance. Don’t let the southern accent and southern upbringing fool you though Nick is no fool. Through his share of ups and downs he has seen how the world works and it’s pretty difficult to pull the wool over his eyes. If there are tough choices to be made Nick is not afraid to take the lead and make a stand. Nick firmly believes that there is always a way to win. It may not be orthodox or go by the book, but Nick has a hard time of ever admitting that he has been beaten. →Traits← ║Powers, Skills, & Talents║ Nick is skilled in hand to hand combat. He is a street brawler and knows how to use his fists and would prefer to use them first as opposed to being in a fire fight. Nick is proficient in the use of fire arms, but they are clearly not his first choice. Chief among Nick’s powers is his incredible strength. It is pure unbridled strength. He has been known to arm wrestle Captain America to draw and bench press a hummer without breaking a sweat. Another of Nick’s powers is what best can be called “Rhino Skin”. In that his skin his invulnerable to bullets. most small arm weapons, and many explosive devices. Nick is a tremendous student of military history which makes him a brilliant strategist, and he uses that knowledge in any situation he can. Nick is not afraid to cite an example from the Civil War to help make his point. One thing Nick loves doing is riding a motorcycle and he is a world class talent when it comes to riding one. ║Weaknesses, Disabilities, & General Flaws║ For all of his great strength Nick is not immortal! He can be killed like any other mortal. For example acid, magic, electrocuted, gases things of that nature. Nick also has the flaw of he will eventually get tired. If he fought at full power for any extended length of time his powers would eventually fade. ║Equipment║ ※Weapons – As much as he hates just using a gun Nick does own two 45 auto mags, but only uses them when called upon during a mission. He would prefer to use his strength, because Nick feels that these powers are gift and he wants to use them. Nick is also the proud owner (courtesy of SHIELD) of a one of a kind Harley that has enough gadgets on it to make James Bond envious. Again though Nick hates relying on the gadgets but will use them if he has to. He does have one item from his past. A pocket watch with a picture of his parents and his younger sister Amanda. ║History║(Okay I’m gonna take a “unique” approach to Nick’s history). Journal Entry 001: Nick Templeton Col. Fury says in order to understand where we’re going we have to understand where we’ve been, so with that in mind I’m writing out my journey so far. I was born in Warner Robbins, GA. My daddy worked at the Air Force base in the hospital as an orderly, and mama raised me and my sister Amanda while she worked part time at the mess hall on the base. When I was 7 years old my daddy was killed in a car accident and mama had a time trying to raise us and keep a roof over our heads. When I was getting ready to graduate High School I still had no clue what I wanted to do with my life, so I figured I’d join the Air Force. It’s an honest way to make a living, and I could send some of my pay home to help my family. Then I heard Amanda wanted to be a doctor, and she was always good in science and anatomy. Unfortunately we made too much money to get any good financial aid for her and not enough to pay for everything on our own. As it came time for me to join the Air Force I promised Amanda I’d find a way to pay for her to go to med school. Well between helping mama, and paying my own bills sending Amanda money was real hard. Until I overheard a couple of fellas talking about an afterhours fighting club where a guy could make lots of money fast. I was good with my fists so I figured why not and gave it a shot. I made more money in one fight than I did in 3 months, so I kept at it and started earning lots of money. Then one night changed everything. I was out jogging when I saw something crash near the base. I went over to check it out and it was a meteorite that was glowing all these different colors. As I got closer it made me feel strange I can’t really describe it, but I began to feel more powerful than The Hulk but I didn’t turn green or anything. After a few moments I was able to get away from it. I had a fight that night and felt all-right so I went to it. The fight began and with one punch I crushed a man’s face in. There was nothing left of it. I grabbed my money and bolted from the base. As I bolted the guards shot at me. The bullets hit me, but they felt like bug bites and they didn’t leave hardly any marks at all. Yeah what I did was desertion but I thought there was no other way out. I made my way up the East Coast laying low. I did various odd jobs and if I saw someone in trouble I helped out, but I did everything I could to keep out of sight. All the time I kept wondering about mama and Amanda but I knew if I tried to call them the Government would find me and if they found out about my powers I’d be dissected in a heartbeat. After a couple of years I made it to New York City. The perfect place to hide in plain sight. I volunteered at the local shelter in exchange for a place to lay my head while working construction jobs during the day. Everything was going pretty good for me I was making a difference, and I would keep saving my money with the hopes of one day helping my sister get to college and med school. One night as I was taking out the trash, and I saw a guy starting to beat on a woman. I went over to stop him the next thing I know I got sprayed with some kind of knock-out gas. When I woke up I was in this special prison cell. I tried to punch my way out but I couldn’t and a guy with an eye patch approached and said, “This thing is designed to hold The Hulk. You’re not getting out anytime soon Templeton.” He introduced himself as Col. Nick Fury and complemented me about my first name. It turns out he had been following me for years and was watching to see how I would use my powers. He said that I had a good heart and wanted to make a difference for others, and he apologized for tricking me the way they did in getting me caught, but the military was closing in on me . Col. Fury said he thought I had what it took to be an Avenger. I just needed the right guidance. I told him I wasn’t sure, but he said he was gonna make me an offer I couldn’t refuse. First they knew about my sister and she won a scholarship. Not only was she gonna go to college, but the scholarship would pay for her Med-School. She was the first ever recipient of the Tony Stark “Making a difference for Tomorrow Scholarship.” Secondly Col. Fury held up a piece of paper and said, “This is your arrest report.” He held it over a shredder and pulled out another piece of paper and said, “This is a Presidential Pardon. If you agree to join us the warrant goes into the shredder. If you chose not to the Pardon goes in the shredder. What are you prepared to do?” I’m surprised I took more than three seconds to make my decision. Col. Fury said that I had great power and potential to be a leader I just needed some guidance. Who would’ve thought that a guy from Warner Robbins, Ga. would be working with Thor, the Thunder God? He’s kinda hard to understand, but he smiles and laughs a lot and makes me feel like a valued member of the team. Thor says, “I see great things in you Nicholas (he always calls me that). Now you need to see them. Never be afraid of your power! Embrace it! Your powers can make a difference, but always remember your greatest strength is here.” (and he points to my chest). I’ve learned so much and I still got a lot more. Yep the guy from Warner Robbins has done good.