Name: Eric Mason
Age: 35
Gender: Male
Role: Retiree
Alter-Ego: Flux


Personality: Eric has always been a bit selfish in one way or another. As a husband and father, Eric only really cares about his family, and this may be why he is totally fine being retired. He usually calm and lighthearted, always throwing a bit of jest from time to time. Eric smiles with those he is close to and keeps neutral expression when dealing with anyone else. At times, he can be overprotective, but only because he does not want his child to be pulled into either of the lives that he and his wife led in the past. Though Eric sees himself as an opposite of his wife, he enjoys her feisty nature. At the same time, he wishes he could bring her down to his level sometimes.

The quickest ways to piss Eric off would be to threaten his family in any way, tampering with his livelihood, or forcing him into a situation where he would have to openly use his powers. Eric abstains from using his powers, especially outside of his home. Even if it proved to be more convenient to him, Eric would choose an alternative. When it comes to affection, Eric does not need much to be satisfied. In fact, he enjoys being the one giving the affection, whether it be through spontaneous dates or having the occasional play fight.

Power: Remote Teleportation. Able to teleport himself and teleport other objects within his vicinity without physical contact
Drawback: Before teleporting himself, Eric must have an idea of where he is appearing. He does not necessarily have to see the place he would like to appear, but he can’t go somewhere that he has no knowledge of (ie: Someone asks him to teleport to a landmark he has never heard of or seen). When it comes to teleporting other objects, these objects can only be teleported by Eric if he can see or knows where an object is in his vicinity. At the same time, he can only make his target teleport within his vicinity (ie: Teleporting someone’s wrist watch into his own pocket, or into a bird’s nest on a tree visible to Eric. The most major and unexplainable drawback is if used too many times consecutively, Eric can end up in a place he has called the “Space.” The Space is an empty realm that can hold Eric for an unknown measure of time. In addition, using his powers in the open could queue others into finding out who he used to be.

Personal History: Eric was raised within a low-income family as an only child, a life he has always tried to escape. As his father was barely able to keep a steady job and his mother unable to work due to a back injury from her previous job, Eric constantly faced a life he loathed facing. Unfortunately, the company she used to work for made her out to be completely at fault. In this environment, both selfishness and desperation set in Eric’s mind. His first goal, which seemed easy enough, was to pick a sport and excel. For Eric, this was football. He was not the largest kid in his high school, being lanky and quick on his feet, Eric fit himself into any football team as wide receiver.

In time, Eric saw himself as somewhat of a local celebrity in his hometown for his feats on his high school football team. This would be his first taste of the spotlight in his life, and probably the most positive as well. Unfortunately, this local fame did not help with bringing money into the household. In sober moments, Eric’s father expressed how proud he was of his son, but when the man was under the influence of alcohol, the truth surfaced. Eric’s father initiated arguments, and guilt trip Eric into believing he was selfish and did not care about his family. With it happening so often, the harsh criticism and guilt got to Eric. He tried his hand at a part time job, but he felt like he was not making enough to make a difference. In time, he quit his part time job and turned to fast and risky ways to acquire money. He linked up with some guys he knew from his neighborhood and without much persuasion, Eric was in. The small group made their bank in small time crime, but their money maker had to be burglary above all else. The thrill of it gave Eric a greater rush than when he was running the ball in for a touchdown, and the payoff was even better. Eric learned that all good things come to an end. All it took was a well-planned sting operation.

After being arrested, Eric was given a bittersweet punishment due to his local popularity. Eric was excused from being charged in exchange for being removed from the football team. This punishment seemed worse than being charged, leaving him defeated. Worst of all, that same night his father lashed out at him, nearly causing the two to get into a physical altercation, but Eric managed to walk out of the house before something strange happened. He teleported across the street. This was the first display of his powers and the start of a new chapter in his life.

With football ripped away from his clutches, Eric decided to focus on only four things: his studies, his powers, making money, and most importantly himself. Unlike most people those days, Eric was extremely hush-hush about his powers. At the time, people around the world were popping up with superpowers, so it was not completely uncommon. Eric just wanted to keep his powers secret, so he could continue his life of crime on a bigger scale without it leading back to him so easily. Going in and out of houses made his own solo burglaries easy. Eric stuck to just that, spreading his crime radius within the county. He would say his first super villain name was “The Phantom Thief” which he took a little pride in, despite it being a lousy name. Once he obtained enough cash, he moved out of his parent’s home. Just to be safe, he purposely engaged in an argument with his father to be kicked out of the home. As everything set into place, Eric soon found himself attending technical school to be a structural engineer. The job allowed him to travel, so it helped his super villain business as well as understand the anatomy of structures. This made it easy for him to take what he wanted from wherever he set his sights on.

Not long after, Eric delved into other illegal activities, from extortion to even going toe to toe with some superheroes. He did have one rule, however… He would never involve himself in taking the life of another. It was not something he wanted to be involved in, and his only goal for being “the bad guy” was for the rush and easy cash. Flux was his name, and he was untouchable, fleeing the scene before things got too hot, and changing locations when things got stale. Complacency soon got the better of him, for the second time in his life. One false move and Eric broke his sacred rule. He did not just kill one person, but many at once. It was avoidable as it was a consequence of his pride and wanting to play around during a job. The lives he took that day shook him to the point of attempting to turn himself in, but he was afraid that it would just lead to his own demise. He was not only hated but hunted. Eric retired that day, with only a handful of people knowing his whereabouts.

Eric went full-on legitimate, not even attempting to roll past a stop sign. He drank sometimes to cope with what he had done, and just hoped that one day he would be able to do enough good to balance the scales. He considered being a hero, but that was not something he ever wanted. Besides, who would forgive him in that light. Who would forgive him period? This something that bothered him for several months. He figured someone would eventually realize who he was and end him, and part of him waited for that as he sat on his front porch every night with a cold glass of whiskey in hand. Little did he know, someone was coming for him… and that person would be the first to forgive him.

Focus: As of now, Eric wants to remain retired and settled down. He tries to encourage his spouse that retirement is not as bad as she makes it seem.

Relationships

Villian 1: Possible acquaintance.

Villian 2: Possible acquaintance.

Retiree 2: Eric’s loving and very spunky wife. The two first met after he had turned around his life. Her original mission was to take a villain in for his crimes, but instead, she found a changed and reformed man.

Herp 1:

Hero 2: Sister-in-law.

Name: Rowen Han-Mason

Age: 35

Gender: Female

Role: Retiree

Alter-Ego: Blaze



Personality: Rowen has what one would call a fiery personality. If they liked her, that is. Otherwise, they'd be more likely to use words like volatile, or explosive. All of these are rather appropriate. Despite being a mother, a wife, and an aging woman, the fire that burns in Rowen's soul is as bright as ever, and she knows it. Even though she left her hero life behind, she kept the attitude that went along with it. She works by her own rules, her own morals, even if it goes against laws or social norms. She doesn't believe in censoring, resulting in a lack of a filter, which, in the case of a mother, isn't always great. But Rowen is also fiercely loyal, always standing with those she loves, even if it means she has to give up on something she loves.

However lately, behind the raging hot infernal aura Rowen surrounds herself with lie emotions that she never felt before her retirement. This feeling, plaguing her mind, is a feeling of...depression. Uselessness. Lack of direction. Her days as a superheroine were the best days of her life. She loves her husband, and she loves her son, but she misses being a superheroine. Flying through the sky, destroying evil, saving civilians. They're all things she never thought she'd have to live without. Even so, she's trying to make the best of it. For her family.

Power: Rowen has the peculiar ability to make fire come out of the pores of her skin. With this, she can essentially catch herself on fire, launch fiery rays at people, fly, and, her son's personal favorite, pop popcorn with her bare hands.

Drawback: Rowen's power is very chaotic. Once the fire leaves her skin, she can't control it, which can lead to major damages to people and property.

Personal History: Rowen is what one would call a second generation hero. Her father and mother were heroes in the 70s and 80s, and were quite revered as heroes to all. Eruption, the man who could send out fiery explosions, of which he was the center, and the Diamond, a women with impenetrable skin. The two saved the world from powerful villains on more than one occasion, and were known as two of the most successful superheroes of their time. Of course, that was only half of the picture. Only half of their lives.

Behind the famous masks were James and Amanda Han, an average couple living an average life, for the most part. James worked as a secretary of an office for Cup O' Joe Inc., while Amanda was a freelance photographer. The two were happy together, both in there secret lives and their public ones. That is, until June 15th of 1982, when they had their first child, a girl named Rowen. Now, to say that it was Rowen's fault that her parents' marriage was doomed would be mean-spirited and preposterous. But it would also be true.

When Rowen was first born, her parents made a pact that they'd leave their crime fighting days behind, for their child. And both of them did. For a while, at least. A few years after Rowen was born, they had a second child, Benjamin. A few years after that, John, in secret, began to fight crime once again. For years he was able to fly under Amanda's radar, sneaking out at night, or taking days off work without her knowing. But it wasn't long after their third child, Cassidy, was born that she found out.

Of course there was a fight. There was yelling, there was shouting, there was throwing of household items. There were three children hiding in the attic, waiting for their mommy and daddy to stop. But they never did. It didn't take long for the two to get lawyers. What first was a divorce soon became a custody case. Amanda, who had hired the better lawyers, won the case, and got two of the children, the ten-month-old Cassidy and the nine-year-old Benjamin. Rowen, being fourteen, the oldest of the three, was given a choice: go with her mother, or go with her father. Now, she loved them both equally, but she couldn't help feel pity for her father. He hadn't gotten any of his children. So she went with him.

The following years were hard on the both of them. James didn't know how to raise a daughter on his own, not without his wife. So instead, he raised her like a son. It was around this time that Rowen gained her ability: the impervious skin of her mother plus the fiery explosions of her father resulted in the ability to create flames from her pores. It wasn't easy to control at first. She accidently started a few fires at her school, which was what lead to her being homeschooled for the rest of high school. Her father kept heroing, and introduced her to heroing at a young age. It started out small, with muggings and robberies, but it didn't stay that way. The girl's first big debut was when she was 17.

Her father had left her at their small apartment (Amanda had gotten the house) while he went to go confront a crazy psychopath who planned on blowing up the moon with his enormous laser. It ended up being a trap to capture every superhero in the city. But the villain failed to factor one thing into his master plan: Rowen. How could he? She had never made a name for herself as a hero. She was unknown, the variable. When all seemed lost, and there were no heroes left to fight the villain, in came a young woman, clad in a bright yellow and orange super suit, barreling through the skylight on fire. Though she'd never admit it, crashing into the main power, releasing all the heroes from there containment, was a complete accident. Nonetheless, Rowen was welcomed with open arms into the super community.

In the years after, Blaze became one of the most talked about heroes out there. She was on the cover of magazines, she was invited onto talk shows, she even received a key to the city. But nothing was quite as good, in Rowen's opinion, as the thrill of heroing. Defeating massive monsters, outsmarting masterminds, entering fights never knowing if you were going to leave in one peace. It was just so exciting. She loved it more than anything. That is, until she met someone.

She was around 29 when her life changed. It was supposed to be a heroic mission: track down a murdering thief, then bring him to prison. Simple as that. She'd faced far worse in her years of heroing. But when she finally did track him down...she found the most complex challenge she ever had to face. Before her was a murderer, but he did not fight her. He...seemed depressed. Against her better judgement, she talked to him. It didn't take long for her to realize that he regretted what he did. For some reason, she just new he wasn't acting. He really did want a second chance. So she gave it to him. She let him live with her, helped him get a job. She rebuilt his life with him, but in doing so, she realized that she had become the center of it. And he had become the center of hers.

It wasn't long after that that the two got married. Perhaps it was a bit quick, but they both felt it was right. Two years later, they adopted a child. It was at this point that Eric first proposed the idea of retiring. At first, Rowen was hesitant. She had been a hero for most of her life. It was what she loved. But she was pushed over the edge when her father became paralyzed from the neck down in a superhero battle. So, regrettably, she hung up the cape, for her family. She now works as a helicopter pilot for the news, a job that's less appetizing than being a superhero, but isn't the worse job out there.

Focus: Rowen's trying to leave her heroing life behind her as best she can, for her family. God knows it's hard.

Relationships

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Villain 2:

Retiree 1: Rowen's adorable and lovable husband! The two met under less then conventional means, in that she was a superhero hunting him, a criminal. But when she found him, she found a man looking for a new life, a second chance. And, being one to never let society's rules go against her own morals, she decided to give it to him. She gave him shelter, and eventually the two, as they say, fell in love. Rowen absolutely adores him, though she's never been one to show it in the cheesy ways most people do. Which is why she leaves most of romantic gestures to him. He seems to be able to pull them off better than she could hope to.

Hero 1: Rowen's little sister's boyfriend. It might just be her sisterly instincts, but she doesn't really like him. From the interactions she's had with the guy, he seems immensely irresponsible. But she's let him know (in private) that if he does a thing to Cassidy, he will feel what it feels like to burn in hellfire.

Hero 2: Rowen's little sister! Even though, towards the beginning of Cassidy's life, they were separated due to the divorce of their parents, the two, in later years, became quite close. Rowen loves her little sister, but is perhaps a little too protective of her.

Name: Irene Liam
Age: 26
Gender: Female
Role: Villain 1
Alter-Ego: Salem

Personality: Exceedingly cold and sarcastic could be two traits used to describe her at first glance as chances are if she finds you aren't worth her time or she is bored. Around colleagues, she is bit less frosty and towards her younger staff members she can be almost maternal. Although this edges on possessive as her staff having to take a day of leave means more headaches for her to deal with. It's almost better for her to give someone a pointed look and smile in a silence directive to leave, so her temper isn't taken out on them. Unfortunately by her worst trait is her exceedingly short temper with a taste for destruction if something pushes her over the edge. In her 'younger' years this destruction has led to more than a few brawls with both parties looking worse for wear..and even bloodshed if the matter was personal. Now that she has 'matured', the only victims of her occasional outburst are the nearest fragile items that can be thrown around the place until she finally cools off.

Around those she would feel at least sharing a drink with or see on social occasions, she can be warmer and teasing instead of pointedly sarcastic. Physically affectionate with anyone from hugs and such.. it can be a surprise to those in her inner circle at first. While her teasing seems to a favorite game to see how many times she can make a friend blush in the conversation or lightly scolding her. Around her lover at events she seems attached at the hip or needing to be physically touching him in some manner as if marking her territory..thanks to her power..it could be the side effect of it. That isn't to say she is the jealous type, but finds it amusing in cutting people down in size with her sharp tongue if she feels intimidated. In small physical confrontations she can hold her own for a short period of time, but much prefers for others to do her dirty work in direct combat..other types of warfare or having an opponent restrained though..she is more than happy to get her hands dirty.

Lately though it seems her two masks have begun to blend together as her attempt of going 'straight' haven't been the easiest. Nothing says give me the price I want by threatening to have hired thugs dangle a frustrating vendor over the edge of building until he gives in. No, that has to be done through tiresome bartering and favors now. At least now the cops are off back..at least most of them aside from the occasional attempt of blackmail to link various crimes to her. None of which have evidence connecting her due to a few well-placed bribes or straight intimidation towards witnesses all with a charming smile. While her opening burlesque club acts as legal business, she isn't above selling private information that is passed on from her 'part-time' girls by the end of an evening. Playing stocks has been profitable..and on paper..legal. Stress has led to waves in her relationship as much as she wants to deny it going through bursts of passion before and after arguments. Still, she is determined to have her cake and eat it too...piece by piece.


Power: Has the singular power to shift into your average black house cat. The power can be focused on various parts of her body to acquire feline-like traits without the complete shift taking over.

Drawback: Her eyesight is exceptionally sensitive in all manners resulting in her having to wear glasses at all times as to be not overloaded. Without them she can experience excruciating headaches and vertigo that can last until she rests her eyes a bit or puts them on. The risk is higher during the daytime as she opts for sunglasses to shield her eyes, while at night her eyes feel less strained when accidental 'cat-eye' takes over. Extreme emotional distress can cause her anatomy to shift involuntarily which can cause cramping in various muscles trying to deal with the sudden change.

Personal History: Her childhood was surprisingly normal as her parents were upper-middle class and a seemingly loving marriage. Irene, herself was an only child content with her independence. Normal was eating dinner with her parents and talking about their days at least until her father rocked that solid foundation to it's core by revealing his affair with an escort to her mother, and unknowingly to a hidden Irene. This was the start of her frosty and distrusting stage in life at thirteen as her answers at home and school became curt, but polite. Her mother put on the facade that everything was perfectly fine between the trio, only to have it be shattered after Irene was finally pushed too far as her father attempted to comfort her after a rougher day at school. An outburst that involved thrown glass and yelling on Irene's part, followed by her mother's tears and her father's shock. Bluntly putting in words that she knew about her father's dirty secret and refusal to listen to either pair. Her father, out of pure stubbornness and her mother for her weakness and sickening facade.

The stand-off would end up with her sent to a boarding school as well as speaking a therapist on a regular basis. Her antisocial tendencies seem to ramp up just a bit more as she retreated into her world of books and sarcasm, with few people knowing her on a personal level. Instructors were fine with her quiet nature as it allowed them to teach without interruption compared to her peers. While her relationship with her parents remained frosty communicating mainly through letters instead of over the phone as that would only lead to short answers and sarcasm. Beneath the cold exterior was a young woman seeking affection, but terrified of the potential of getting hurt herself or betrayal. Only the occasional liquid courage seemed to steady her nerves as she became a regular at a few select bars, keeping to herself aside from the occasional one night stand. Eventually she became friends with the occasional entertainer loitering around finding herself opening up to the women of the night as a companions..despite how ill-suited the profession was to associate with.

Perhaps it was her power that had led to this affection as her occasional night time wandering in her feline forms had led her to literal cathouses much the amusement of the workers. This had a less fortunate side-effect as she would witness the various abuses and violence towards workers much to her disgust and eventual obsession of getting after those that harmed her friends. 'Clients' would become the target of information gathering, blackmail and eventual extortion as Irene would threaten to literally ruin their lives by letting incriminating photos to the police if not paid financial compensation. If the funds weren't enough by her taste, a little visit would occur as Salem would give the client a little warning in the form of a scar on the side of their face after savaging them in her cat form. Who would expect a stray cat. If the punishment was more severe or Irene could them up to their habits again, she would take the role of a working girl..and give them one final show..bodies would soon be found later. Her alias seemed to have stuck with her given the apparent cat 'familiar' that would appear before her actual visit and her flair for dramatics...as well as a certain word sounding familiar to witch.

Her motives weren't exactly pure as she was still profiteering off the injuries of another human being as well as committing acts of violence towards complete..well not 'complete' strangers. The murders themselves piled up to ten as Irene seethed at unruly clients, while rumors flew about a watchful black cat and its' link to the murderer. Eventually procuring the funds for the necessary estate, Irene went into the sex business herself with the women and men she befriended over the years with a mere smile, but non-answer on her knowledge of Salem. Her reputation as Madam spread throughout the seedy underbelly of the city as whores clung to her protection and cops eyed her brothels, but accepted bribes anyway. That 'friendly' relationship with the police was shattered after a squad broke down her office door and arrested her for a recent murder..the trail never happened as the sole testifying witness admitted to not being at the scene at the time.

It was shortly after this time that she met her lover and a whirlwind relationship began as Irene was reluctant to open up to the man. Still, her workers noticed a softer change in the woman when he was around the office occasionally despite knowing a tongue lashing would happen if they were caught. Soft giggles would come from the girls after catching their boss and her lover fast asleep in the plush office chair with her clinging to his neck like a child. At the beginning her physical affection came from her cat-form as she allowed herself to be pampered and returned it through soft purring..she was much more skittish and apprehensive in her human form. A game of cat and mouse..which she ironically was the mouse in.

Aside from her personal life, things were heating up between the various factions of the underworld as expected. Most players of the dangerous game start fast and burn out quickly through violence with other factions, arrest as well as simply loosing control over assets. By far the most vexing were the cops breathing down her neck as one boneheaded investigator slowly began putting pieces together of the various cold case murders and began piling evidence to put her away for good. Lucky for her,she still had one friend in the form of a judge and few rookie cops who owed her money through loans..the minimal evidence was destroyed and she got off scott-free..again.

Now time would tell if her attempt at legitimizing her income would come to fruition.

Focus: Successfully run her newly acquired and grand opening burlesque club 'Cat's Cradle' as well as keep her relationship with her lover alive.

Relationships (Erase your own character slot. Fill over time as you wish. If you don't know a character you will over time.)

Villain 1: Its HER.

Villain 2:

Retiree 1:

Retiree 2:

Hero 1:

Hero 2:

Name: Adrian Townsend
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Role: Villain 2
Alter-Ego: Ichor

Appearance:


Personality: In the most simple of terms, Adrian is a man of passion. He lives, loves, and acts in fits of vigor. His passion is not fiery, but rather forceful and earthy. Granted, these outbursts ebb and flow, especially because using his power can often leave him drained and anxious. On good days, he has a personality that can consume the room, turning heads his way. A man who demands attention, he holds it, and his dark humor and charisma has made him a great many friends over the years.

Those who know Adrian the best, however, know that this is mostly a facade. He is certainly passionate, but he likes to show it in more subtle ways to those he truly cares about. Behind closed doors, it is easy to tell that Adrian is often tired and introverted, despite the exterior he tries to give off. It's hard work, pretending to be someone he isn't, but it has worked quite well for him and his business.

He craves attention and affection as a means of coping. The obvious attachment between him and Irene is certainly not one-sided. So far, he has managed to separate work and play very well. While on the job, he plays the cold, calculating boss, but he can quickly drop the facade around his friends and lover. While Irene has begun to meld her two lives together, it only seems as though Adrian is very quickly growing into two very different people.

Power: Adrian has the power to manipulate blood within and outside of a body. He can control the flow of it, pulling blood away from some parts of the body and towards others. It is easier for him to control blood outside of the body since there is no barrier between him and the blood in that instance.

Drawback: Blood manipulation takes a great amount of concentration, and so Adrian is left vulnerable whenever he uses his power. He can only focus on one entity at a time, making his power disadvantageous when he is up against a group of opponents. Further, he often finds himself exhausted after using his power extensively. If he's in a large fight, he may find himself bedridden for a few days.

Personal History: Life for Adrian has always been the same, and it likely will always be. He was the fifth child born to two low-middle class parents. Though he never truly wanted for anything, the household certainly lacked money to spend on luxuries - except for the times where Adrian's father, Adam, would come home lucky from some side-job or another. Perhaps it was through his father that Adrian first got a taste for illicit activities and how they could transform a household. Some of his happiest days as a child were his father coming back with enough money for them to go on a day trip. Whether Adrian's mother, Hannah, knew of her husband's jobs was a whole other story.

Of course, neither parent wanted Adrian to turn to such a life. Instead, they pushed him towards his studies, and the boy found a passion for English. If things had been different, he might have gone on to make a career out of them for himself, perhaps even teach and share his passion, but such a life would have seemed too boring for Adrian. For most of his high school career, he skirted on the edge of good and bad, running in less-than-savory crowds of acquaintances. His powers made him someone intriguing and worth getting to have on your side.

Adrian did manage to go to college, and it was during his studies that he truly began to express his interest in illegal activities. It began with a few favors for friends, but as Adrian began to see the money that could be made in selling certain substances, he began to be the one calling favors and building up his own network. Though he continued to study English, he picked up a major in business, hoping to improve his capabilities as a "small business" owner once he graduated. And graduate he did - though his degree relied mostly on drug money than anything his parents or grants could provide.

Graduated, he quickly built up his business. He was a man to be reckoned with, for his powers made him a deadly force. He felt truly alive in these endeavors, carving a name for himself in the blood and grit of drug trafficking. It was some-what through his business that he finally met Irene Liam, the proprietor of an establishment his men and women frequented - and his future lover. Their romance was a quick and passionate one as he found himself chasing after this cold, calculating woman and falling for the affectionate one that revealed herself to him later. He spoiled her as best as he could, spending as much time as he was able to so that he might win her over.

But things are changing. Adrian knows of Irene's struggle with the law and he plans to legitimize herself, and while he supports her, he finds it growing more and more difficult to change his ways. He's tired now more than ever as he finds himself working longer nights, using his powers to snuff out threats, and struggling to keep his relationship afloat. It's extremely unstable, but he feels as though he has little choice in the matter now - he may just be too far gone.

Focus: Adrian hopes only to continue making the best life for himself and Irene. He does not see a need to legitimize his work yet because he feels as though he still has a great amount of work that can be done. Perhaps he also lives for the rush he gets living on the edge of what is right and what is wrong. He knows Irene is doing her best to stray from "evil", and so he has been trying to keep his still-illicit actions hidden from her knowledge.

Relationships

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