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Name: Jim Hammond
Aka: Torch
Age: Physically, 35. 
Bio: originally designed and created by Anthony Stark and Phineas Horton as a prototype for several projects (including, but not limited to LMDs and such advances). Unfortunately, he had the unfortunate side effect of bursting into flame whenever he was exposed to any amount of oxygen. So under the belief that his appearance would frighten and dissuade the public from the two men's other scientific achievements, they made the decision to bury him deep underground within an oxygen deprived coffin.

Fast forwards to The Battle of New York, a crash landing Chitauri foot soldier found himself outside the city, and had unintentionally dug up The Torch's burial site. Contact with the alien technology awoke a sentience within The Torch and brought him to life. The two beings fought, and Torch killed the invader before heading to New York to protect the people who had once feared him. After the Battle, he was discovered by multiple SHIELD agents and brought aboard the Heli-Carrier. There he learned of everything that had occurred since his imprisonment, as well as the fact that his creation was partially responsible for the creation of Jarvis. With nothing to live for, Torch, decided to learn about his newfound humanity and push through his depression, finally giving himself the name Jim Hammond and became inspired by Captain America, who himself had been frozen in time, and realized his purpose was to protect America from those who wished her harm.

Personality: Jim Hammond is an easy man to anger and man that quickly succumbs to depressive thoughts, though that is because he was originally a failed experiment that was thrown away. He has taken a vow to never kill, though jokes about loopholes and that he has killed plenty of Chitauri. He is a cyborg in nature, and thus he has no need for sleep, food or drink.

Powers/traits/weapon(s) :
Flame and Heat Manipulation- When exposed to oxygen, his body is enveloped in flames that could burn a human body in seconds. He can also manipulate external sources of heat and flame in a limited capacity
Thermo based propulsion- by directing his heat signature behind him, Torch is capable of sub sonic flight
Thermo powered superstrength- by redirecting his heat and internalizing it, he can gain an increase in strength
SHIELD combat training- Jim is an excellent fighter in hand to hand combat due to training in a SHIELD issue oxygen deprived training room