I'm trying to translate game mechanics to an RP like this. Never really tried this before, but I'd like to think I've done a decent job of it. [h1][center]GENERAL[/center][/h1] [b]Name:[/b] Giovanni "Gio" De Luca [b]Age:[/b] 22 [b]Alias:[/b] The Silent [b]Tier:[/b] 3 [b]Years Spent in SYNBAD:[/b] 5 years Appearance [hider=Standard] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/736x/60/49/6e/60496e555b5d78b5804302fdb0d70fcc--hot-anime-anime-guys.jpg[/img] [/hider] Most people would describe him as average. Average height, average build, average-looking face. In terms of appearance, that suits him just fine. When dressing casually, he tends to stick to t-shirts (mostly ones themed around cards), and blue jeans. He wears sneakers, and the occasional ball cap. [hider=Super] [img]https://t00.deviantart.net/6m2Xj0E0zkqfAIUKcaL-jD2OkFk=/fit-in/700x350/filters:fixed_height(100,100):origin()/pre00/4be3/th/pre/f/2018/088/2/0/slay_the_spire__silent_by_scult0ne-dc7a524.png[/img] [/hider] When out and about on official SYNBAD business, Giovanni dons the simple outfit of The Silent. A green cloak covers most of his body. His head remains uncovered, but he wears a huge animal skull over it, with the spine trailing down to the ground. This simple look is rather intimidating. He also wears bandages around his forearms. [b]Personality:[/b] Giovanni is a rather kind and open person. He likes making friends, and especially loves making others laugh. He can kind of come off as a bit of a comedian and a goofball, even if his humor shifts between normal, morbid, and sarcastic. However, when people get to know him, they'll see that he tends to be a bit of a realist, not having any idealistic tendencies about his expectations. He would rather not sugar-coat the truth of matters, even if the truth could traumatize someone. After all, fighting to survive in the wild for 10 years will do that to a person. It is because of his hardships that he would rather see everyone laugh. After all, laughter is the best medicine, is it not? When it comes to interests is where most people see the most interesting face of Giovanni. After joining SYNBAD, he was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. In conversations, he has issues picking up on body language, and will also be unable to control how loud he is at times. The best way to describe his social life is "active, but odd". He will occasionally go into a long-winded and one-sided speech on certain topics of given the chance. [b]Skills:[/b] Quick Learner- Due to the unusal trait of his powers and his past, Gio is a quick learner, absorbing new concepts almost like a sponge takes in water. Strategist- Gio is a very good strategist, capable of forming both long- and short-term plans. On top of that, he has learned to adapt his plans on the fly. Improvisation- As stated before, Gio is able to improvise on-the-spot. This allows him to formulate loose plans that can accomdate for a variety of situations. However, extremely unexpected circumstances can catch him off-guard. [b]Hobbies:[/b] Card Games- Perhaps as a direct side-effect of his power, Gio certainly loves card games. He especially loves TCG's, as they remind him of his own ability. He avidly plays, and attends tournaments when off-duty. Reading- Gio loves books. Especially fantasy books. He is usually seen with a book in his hand when not on a mission. [h1][center]COMBAT INFORMATION[/center][/h1] [b]Weapon:[/b] A simple dagger. It was gifted to him by his dad before he was killed by a pack of wolves. It seems to be magical, capable of channeling his powers into it. Equipment: [b]Deck of Cards-[/b] A set of cards that Gio always carries on his person. These cards are special, in that they are magical. They can grant him special abilities. [b]Deck Box-[/b] A holster that contains a simple, but durable, leather box for his cards. It has two sections, for the Draw Pile and the Discard Pile. [b]Relics-[/b] Rare and powerful magical artifacts that grant Gio permanent abilities. These effects are usually good, but can occasionally be detrimental. [b]Relic Bag-[/b] A simple bag that holds his Relics. [b]Potions-[/b] Potions that he can occasionally find. These either give him buffs, or give his foes debuffs. One-time use only. [b]Potion Pouch[/b]- A pouch for holding his Potions. Can carry a max of 3. [b]Fighting Style[/b] Gio's fighting style is reliant on what cards he draws. If he draws no attack cards, he cannot attack for a while [that current post]. If he draws no defense cards, he cannot block any incoming attacks. [b]Strength-[/b] His strength is limited at peak human level, although he has not attained that yet. However, he is certainly above the average when it comes to his strength. [b]Endurance-[/b] His ability to take a hit is quite surprising, given his stature. He can take most blows and come out just fine. However, he has nothing special granting him any particular armor or immunity (outside of his cards) to really strong people, or to weapons. [b]Willpower-[/b] 10 years of fending for himself in the wilderness has granted him an amazing ability to carry on despite the odds. When even his strength failed him, he kept going out of sheer determination and willpower. This has also granted him a resistance to mind-control. His mind is strong, and won't back down easily. [b]Speed-[/b] His worst physical trait. He barely ekes out average speed at best. While he has decent stamina, he won't be winning any running contests. [b]Reaction Speed-[/b] Thanks to having to think quickly on his feet, Gio has a rather respectable reaction speed. While the average person reacts to a visual stimulus in .25 seconds, he takes only about .15 seconds. [h1][center]ABILITY INFORMATION[/center][/h1] [b]Name of Ability:[/b] Luck of the Draw [b]Classs:[/b] Magic- Card Magic (Relics and Potions are Magic- Equipment Usage) [b]Character Theme:[/b] Giovanni's first act is to always draw cards. From there, he begins to formulate strategies based on what he has drawn. This can range from an all-out offensive, to a purely defensive set of actions. [b]Ability Capabilities:[/b] With Luck of the Draw, Giovanni is capable of gaining several unique skills from his cards, Relics, and Potions. These abilities can be both beneficial and detrimental to him, or a mix of both. Qualities of Ability- [list] [*]Gio is able to draw cards to use their effects in combat. This drawing action cannot be interrupted (except by card effects), and he doesn't even have to physically hold these cards. [*]He can gain or upgrade cards by overcoming particularly tough trials, although he cannot exceed his maximum deck size. [*]Deck Size can be increased after extreme hardships. In lieu of gaining new cards, Giovanni can also potentially gain a new Relic, which gives him passive abilities (good or bad). [*]If he's lucky, minor trials may net him a Potion for his use. [*]He draws 5 cards at a time, unless a card, Relic, or Potion lets him do otherwise [*]Cards that he plays or discards go to his Discard Pile. [*]When choosing cards, three random cards are selected. He can then choose to select one of them to add to his hand. Or, he can choose to not add any at all. [/list] Strengths of Ability- [list] [*]His ability is very versatile, and can be used to great effect when the right card combinations are drawn. Relics can also grant him various boons, and Potions are great for sticky situations. [*]He never runs out of cards. When his Draw Pile is empty, all the cards in his Discard Pile are shuffled back into his Draw Pile and cycle through again. [*]His Cards can be upgraded. This allows them to either deal more damage, block more damage, grant more of an effect, or even cost less. [/list] Weaknesses of Ability- [list] [*]His ability is completely random. He could draw exactly what he needs, or he could draw something he doesn't need. [*]Some of his cards have certain keywords that make them situational. For example, Unplayable cards can't be played from his hand at all. [*]Cards with the Exhaust keyword disappear for the rest of combat once played. Cards that are Ethereal disappear for the rest of combat if they aren't played. [*]He can gain cards and Relics with negative effects. These are permanent, and cannot be removed. [/list] Limitations of Ability [list] [*]The number of cards he can play is limited by his maximum Energy. If he runs out of Energy, he cannot play any more cards (except 0-cost cards), and must Discard the rest of his hand. [*]What actions he can and cannot do (mostly attacking and blocking) are solely dependent on what cards he plays. [/list] [h1][center]IMAGE AND PUBLIC PERCEPTION[/center][/h1] [hider=Article- "Sleepy Town Mystery"] As the sun rose this morning on our sleepy town, the police found themselves with a mystery. A man who was identified as the one responsible for a rash of bank robberies was found trussed up like a turkey outside of the police station. After the man confessed his crimes, he was asked how he arrived there. [indent]"All I know is I was getting ready to head out to my next heist. Suddenly, I find myself faced with this weirdo dressed in a green robe and wearing a skull. I drew my knife on him, but he had these card-looking things floating in front of him. He tackles me into my wall. However, when I try to hit him back, it seemed to mostly glance off of him. Next thing I know, I wake up bound in front of the station."[/indent] The police ask that anyone who has any information to call their anonymous tip line. [/hider] [hider=News Story- "Cardsharp Strikes Again!", BBC News] After the commercial, the TV's of several citizens went back to the image of the news anchor. "One of tonight's headlines is yet another incident of a criminal winding up outside a local police department. This time, the incident occurred in Lavenham. As before, the police found said criminal tied up and dumped in front of the station. After confessing, he gave a similar story to most. A mysterious stranger attacked him, tied him up, and left him in front of the station. Scotland Yard has taken a serious interest in the case, and they ask that citizens be on the lookout for any suspicious persons. If you see someone that looks like the Cardsharp, please contact Scotland Yard immediately. Now, for a look at our local forecast..." [/hider] [hider=Interview with The Silent, Oxford Times] After another successful SYNBAD operation, we managed to catch up with one of the key players. Simply called "The Silent", this New Breed was once known as "Cardsharp", a vigilante who helped reduce crime in small towns. While he seemed hesitant, he did agree to a few questions. [indent]Oxford Times: "So, what is it that caused you to join SYNBAD in the first place?" Silent: "For me, it's a matter of doing what's right. Even though I had to fend for myself, I still saw that there were those that couldn't protect themselves from the criminals running around. I decided to do something about it. OT: A rather noble goal, isn't it? S: Not to me. I'm not perfect. I've done things I regret. Yet, I've been given this... let's call it a 'gift'. I just figured that using it for good would net a better view from those who might otherwise look at me with distrust. OT: One more question. What are your goals while in SYNBAD? S: A seemingly simple question that is harder than it sounds. For now, I want to survive while helping those who can't help themselves. Other than that, who knows? The future works in mysterious ways.[/indent] After those brief questions, The Silent said he had to go. I don't know about you, but this reporter is curious to see where this particular New Breed winds up. [/hider] Theme Song: The Whims of Luck [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Oo5GTdZlUk[/youtube] [b]CURRENT STATS[/b] Current Energy: 3 Deck Size: 12/15 CURRENT CARDS [list] [*]5x Strike [1 Energy; Deal damage] [*]5x Defend [1 Energy; Reduce/Nullify damage] [*]2x Blade Dance [1 Energy; Add 2 Shivs to hand] [/list] Misc. Shiv[0 Energy; Deal Slight Damage, Exhaust] Relics: 1 Ring of the Snake- Draw 2 additional cards at the start of combat Potions: 0