I always imagines Roberts origin kind of like an Inertia(Newtons first law) type of ability. And I'm starting to love our characters.
Vincent the underdog with untapped potential.
Nicola the genius but with no motivation.
Robert the take things as they come as to come out on top.
Alysis the determined. 

Mani you should have revealed how you get the suits, you have to tell your secret. And Conquest also has your suits :3