[hider=Character Application][center][h1][color=cyan]Manuel Matsumoto-Ramirez[/color][/h1][/center] [center][img]http://i.imgur.com/za5LXDU.jpg[/img][/center] [center][color=teal]”You have to be a little odd to be number one.”[/color] [/center] [color=cyan][sub][u]N A M E[/u][/sub][/color] [list][color=deepskyblue]Manuel or “Manny”[/color][/list] [color=cyan][sub][u]A G E[/u][/sub][/color] [color=deepskyblue]15[/color] [color=cyan][sub][u]O R I G I N[/u][/sub][/color] [color=deepskyblue]Cancún, Mexico[/color] [color=cyan][sub][u]P E R S O N A L I T Y T R O P E S[/u][/sub][/color] [color=deepskyblue]Comedic Adaptable Companionly Self-Absorbed Ambitious Self-Critical Vindictive Curious [/color] [color=cyan][sub][u]D E S C R I P T I O N[/u][/sub][/color] [color=deepskyblue] Manny experienced a growth spurt during his childhood. His current height remains at 5’6 and a half excluding the mutation advantage. The boy’s weight is ideal for someone at his height and age; the scale represents him to be around 172 pounds. From eating fruits and vegetables, Manny gained a healthy complexion. The kid could eat more fattening foods. Due to his fast metabolism, he does burn and breaks down his meals a lot quicker. His normal appearance is nothing impressive nor unhealthy, he just appears to be extremely lanky. His clothing consists of light winter jackets with holes in the hood. [/color] [color=cyan][sub][u]Q U I R K T Y P E[/u][/sub][/color] [color=deepskyblue]Transformation[/color] [color=cyan][sub][u]Q U I R K D E S C R I P T I O N[/u][/sub][/color] [color=deepskyblue] Manuel possesses the ability of shape-shifting his body. His capabilities are limited though. He cannot exactly change into the identities of other people because there are numerous measurements and features that are needed to take account. It takes careful consideration and a lot of strain on himself to fully perfect—do you know how difficult a simple dimple could take? Manuel acknowledged his quirk and understood the weakness. Relying on copying other people’s appearance would not prove beneficial unless in cunning strategy. Shape-shifting into a person would only mimic their physical abilities instead of their quirk’s power. Manuel then made the decision to choose to turn into something more combat necessary. After realizing his interest in the paranormal, he chose to shift toward cryptids. One might say animals are easier, but those require scales and measurements as well. They are easier than people, but photographic appearances and knowledge of said animal could prove to be useful. Cryptids are described in books and documentaries in a very concise manner. Paranormal investigators or even documents spend a lot of time and effort to fully describe their mythical creature. Manuel studied these creatures with much interest. If there were some gaps in knowledge, he was able to fill them in with proper data and deduction. Manuel does have a few limits despite being able to change into these creatures. Shifting parts of his body takes less stamina than a full transformation. He can only hold onto a form for five minutes or less. This could spread to three forms in under five minutes, but he does have to take time into consideration. If he attempts to morph into a form after five minutes of usage, his genetic code will overwrite his original form and he will be stuck in the transformation for two days. [/color] [color=cyan][sub][u]C A P A B I L I T I E S[/u][/sub][/color] [color=deepskyblue] Manny bears the knowledge of knowing three languages: English, Spanish, and Japanese. He knows how to prepare sushi and other traditional Japanese dishes; this goes the same for Mexican meals too. Manuel knows how to prioritize his responsibilities. Making a schedule does help him complete short-term goals a lot quicker. [/color] [color=cyan][sub][u]C H A R A C T E R G O A L S[/u][/sub][/color] [color=deepskyblue] Manny’s parents originated from Mexico; however, Manny was born on U.S. soil. The reason involves their interpretation of the country; they perceived Mexico inappropriate for their child. With little money in their possession, Manny’s father sent his pregnant wife to the United States. Though this happened by illegal terms. Manny paid an established man of a crime organization to provide transportation for his beloved. The man accepted the payment and allowed the woman on board. He drove a moving truck full of people who wished to live the American dream. The drive consisted of uneasiness and a few bumps, but Manuel’s mother persevered. Luck, unfortunately, ran out. The man driving the moving truck stopped his vehicle and left. The people inside speculated police stopped him or he walked into a store for supplies. Time passed and their fears began. The man left a truck full of people in a parking lot. The heat became a dangerous factor; people started to sweat and hallucinate. Manny’s mother began feeling ill. Her water broke and she sooner gave birth in the truck with the help of the other passengers. The woman ended up devastated knowing her child could not survive the heat. She later smiled and teared up as she hugged her newborn. Miraculously, her baby started growing scaly, dry skin to combat the cold. “I’ll warm you up. His name is Manuel Ramirez, please.” She spoke out loud in case anyone heard her. Because as she knew, Manny would be going alone from here on out. Police discovered the truck after a whole day. People died from heat and thirst. Medics spent their time helping the new infant. Some survivors made it out by sheer willpower. Once medical treatment had been provided, the doctors tried finding anyone of relation to the newborn. Many survivors spoke up and explained the situation. By law, Manuel managed to become a US citizen. With no contact regarding his father, social workers placed Manny in a foster home before finding him responsible and reliable foster parents. In five years in foster care, Manny did manage to find foster parents who did not have any quirks and did not expect to raise a son with super powers. His parents were Asian and happened to be elated just to have a child of their own. They did not think of him any different nor did they gave the quirk any acknowledgment. His parents were not disappointed despite their struggles in trying to find an Asian baby. They could not have kids and wanted to adopt a child. A bit hesitant, they found Manuel extremely special and grew a liking to him. Filling out the necessary paperwork, they adopted him and brought him to Japan to begin his new life. His foster parents did give provide him the necessary clothing for his abnormal body temperature. They focused on the boy’s scholarly achievements and cultural understanding. Culinary arts and piano lessons were sometimes part of the boy’s routines. Studying took place most throughout the day in order for Manny to achieve high grades, as recommended by his new foster parents. Due to the studying and scholarly childhood, he did pick up a lot of knowledge; however, he did not set out his interests toward art. Through studying, he became fascinated in the world of the paranormal. He loved watching shows concerning haunted houses and Big Foot chases. Everyday throughout tutoring and classes, the boy wondered what happened on Roanoke, Area 51, and other strange phenomenons. Speaking of mysteries, he did want to to figure one out. With his more than average intelligence, he figured his adoption and foster life did have a few mysteries. Manny confronted his parents and they agreed from the beginning that they would confess to Manny about his origins if he became curious. They informed him of everything at the age of 10. After telling him, they did force Mexican culture onto him. They did not want him to forget his origin country despite what happened to his real mother. His foster parents were concerned and informed him they did know of his last name. They wished to know which last name he was going to take. Manny, being at a young age, did not think highly of this. He chose both for his full name.From then on, he decided to become a hero. He could not help but think of the man that left his mother to die in a moving truck. His dream is to stop the crime organization located in Mexico and to find his real father. [/color][/hider] I changed the quirk, added one personality trait, and more comments in the biography.