[color=indianred][CENTER][h1][b]A R K[/b][/h1][/CENTER] [table][row][/row][row][cell] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/iToWAjL.gif[/img] [color=black][sup]__________________________________________[/sup][/color] [sub]Noah William Gallagher Jr. [color=black][sup]_______________________________________________[/sup][/color] 16 [color=black][b]|[/b][/color] ♂ [color=black][b]|[/b][/color] Heterosexual [color=black][sup]_______________________________________________[/sup][/color] Physical Profile[/sub] [color=black][sup]___________________________________[/sup][/color][/center][hider=] [sub][b]//Basics:[/b] [COLOR=darksalmon]• [b]Height[/b] | [i]5'-8"[/i] • [b]Weight[/b] | [i]142 lbs[/i] • [b]Ethnicity[/b] | [i]Caucasian[/i] • [b]Hair Colour[/b] | [i]Brown[/i] • [b]Eye Colour[/b] | [i]Green[/i][/COLOR] [b]//Piercings/Tattoos/Scars:[/b] [COLOR=darksalmon]• [b]Scars[/b] | [i]Noah has numerous scars dotting his body, mostly around his joints due to the drastic changes his body undergoes when shifting. Althought the scarring is faint, it can be seen upon close examination.[/i][/COLOR][/sub][/hider][CENTER][SUB]Abilities, Skills and Resources[/sub] [color=black][sup]___________________________________[/sup][/color][/center][hider=] [sub][b]//Abiliites:[/b] [COLOR=darksalmon]• [b]Animal Mimicry[/b] | [i]Noah has the ability to take on the appearance, traits and abilities of any animal provided he has sampled that animal's DNA. The sampling of DNA can be as simple as touching the animal or by other means such as ingesting it. As such, Noah is capable of transforming into most domesticated and farm animals. Transformations can be extremely painful and the pain is directly proportionate to how much Noah's body has to change to accommodate his new form. The pain is also affected by the difference in mass between Noah's body and that of the new form. The shedding and gaining of mass are extremely painful and often leads to transformations being imperfect as Noah tries to maintain his mass despite the animal being either unnaturally larger or smaller than normal. Frequent animal forms become familiar and their transformations become notably easier. Currently, Noah only has three 'Familiar' forms that he can transform into, a large black dog, a river otter, and a fruit bat. The dog is the easiest form for Noah to become while the bat is much harder despite being a 'Familiar'. Shifting from similar forms is easier on Noah's body. For example, shifting from a dog to a wolf is relatively easy, likewise shifting from a lion to a tiger also doesn't put much strain on Noah's body. In this same vein, Noah can change the colour of his fur, feathers or scales on the fly with little to no effort. As Noah gains more control over his abilities, he'll be able to transform in different and more specific ways. Notably, Noah will be able to selectively take on various traits such as a dog's sense of smell or an owl's vision. Further practice and experience will allow Noah to combine DNA strands and animal traits to create new creatures or even to emulate the appearance and abilities of mythical, legendary or folk creatures.[/i] • [b]Limitation(s)[/b] | [i]By far the largest limitation to Noah's abilities is his threshold for pain. Due to the immense changes his body undergoes when shifting into an animal, his bones are broken and refused, his skin tears and stitches itself back together as fur, feather or scale covers it. New transformations are far more painful than those that Noah has become accustomed to but even then, his 'Familiar' transformations still take a toll on him. For this reason, Noah cannot perform rapid changes without risking the loss of consciousness or permanent damage. The cycle of the moon has some effects on Noah's abilities, with a full moon causing him to act erratic and forcing him to transform. A new moon can have the opposite effect, potentially making it impossible for Noah to transform. A notable limitation of Noah's is that his clothing does not, and can not transform with him. Thus when shifting, it is often in his best interest to first disrobe. Depending on the nature of the transformation, clothes can hinder and add to the pain of transformation. Furthermore, remaining clothed will likely lead to their destruction and therefore leaving Noah without clothing to change back into. In his human form, Noah is physically limited due to hip dysplasia in his left hip that requires him to walk with the aid of an arm crutch. This ailment is a permanent injury suffered from his first, unexpected shift which has made Noah more than a little cautious when it comes to using abilities outside of familiar forms. Secondly, while human, Noah requires glasses to see due to suffering from several eye conditions all stemming from retinitis pigmentosa or 'RP'. As such, without his glasses, Noah has next to no vision and should they be removed he's essentially blind. Another of Noah's symptoms is an aversion to bright lights and even in moderate sunlight, Noah can be found wearing heavy shaded lenses. Lastly, Noah has next to no night vision, thus making it nearly impossible for him to see at night and given his aversion to bright lights, he generally avoids being out after dark.[/i] • [b]Weakness(es)[/b] | [i]Noah has a highly volatile reaction to silver with the precious metal capable of completely blocking his abilities and causing physical harm upon contact. As such, Noah has to avoid contact with all forms of silver. Likewise, the poisonous plant, Wolfsbane, is especially harmful to Noah and even physical contact can cause immense discomfort whereas ingestion can range from making Noah physically sick to killing him depending on the amount ingested. Lastly, due both to the frequent migraines caused by his optical ailments and the pain of his hip dysplasia, Noah has been prescribed several different painkillers and his body has rapidly increased his tolerance. As the dosage has been upped, so has Noah's reliance upon the drugs and as such, he has a developed a dependency and an addiction to his painkillers. Should Noah not take his painkillers by his scheduled time, he begins to experience withdrawal and his temperament begins to rapidly dissolve.[/i][/COLOR] [b]//Skills:[/b] [COLOR=darksalmon]• [b]Photography[/b] | [i]While his footing can be a little shaky at times, Noah has overcome this and become an accomplished photographer acting as one for the school paper and helping when needed for the yearbook. Noah keeps an active Instagram account which he documents many of Crestwood Hollow's best sights.[/i] • [b]Writing[/b] | [i]Something of a writing enthusiast, Noah enjoys writing both 'professionally' and as a hobby, although he prefers to write by hand more than he does to type up a piece on his laptop. Noah occasionally writes for the school paper, the 'Weekly Memorial', but more often aids in editing it and the yearbook.[/i] • [b]Speaking[/b] | [i]As a member of student council and the school's radio, Noah has developed considerable public speaking abilities. As such, despite what confidence he lacks in talking to people one on one, especially members of the opposite sex, Noah is well versed in talking to large crowds and general audiences.[/i][/COLOR] [b]//Paraphernalia:[/b] [COLOR=darksalmon]• [b]Cellphone[/b] | [i]Huawei P20 Pro[/i] • [b]Camera[/b] | [i]GoPro Hero 7 Black with numerous accessories[/i] • [b]Laptop[/b] | [i]Dell XPS 15 2-in-1[/i] • [b]Satchel[/b] | [i]Black Leather Shoulder Messenger Style Bag[/i] • [b]Crutch[/b] | [i]Arm brace crutch allowing for handsfree use[/i] • [b]Glasses[/b] | [i]Numerous prescription pairs and shades.[/i][/COLOR][/sub][/hider] [/cell][cell][sub][b] Appearance Details[/b][/sub] [sub][sup][color=black]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [color=darksalmon][indent]Noah looks like someone who has yet to grow into his own body. Thin and lanky, his arms and, legs both appear over-sized to his torso. Although his left leg is shorter than the right due to his hip dysplasia. Thick, heavy framed glasses sit firmly on his nose, several pieces of scotch, duct and electrical tape placed at various points to hold the damaged frame together. His hair is quiffed, a dark brown colour with various streaks of lighter brown and blonde throughout due to time spent outside. His skin likewise holds a healthy sun-kissed tan, with several freckles starting on the bridge of his nose and spreading across his cheeks under either eye. A light five o'clock shadow can be seen growing in although around his cheeks and often kept shaven. In terms of style, Noah prefers loose fitting clothing which hides his lithe build. Due to time spent running in his animal forms, he has built up his muscles his physique being more akin to that of a runner or swimmer than his style leads one to believe. Noah is never without his messenger bag or his crutch, and can often be seen heavily on it.[/indent][/color] [sub][b] Character Synopsis[/b][/sub] [sub][sup][color=black]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [color=darksalmon][indent]Born and raised in Crestwood Hollow, Noah William Gallagher Jr. lived his entire life in the Southern portion of the city, growing up amidst the ever-expanding suburbs. His parents were high school sweethearts, meeting during their sophomore year and falling quickly and madly in love. Noah's mother, Sophia discovered she was pregnant the night of their prom and announced it to Noah's father, his namesake after the pair was crowned the Prom's King and Queen. In his excitement, Noah Gallagher Sr. accidentally revealed his Hyperhuman Ability, a shower of sparks emitting from his hands, gathering the attention of the graduating class. Taking Sophia home, Noah was jumped by his former teammates, the Mather Memorial Ravens. Noah had been the school's quarterback, one of the most popular men in school and by extension, Sophia had been fallen into the cliché of being the head cheerleader. She was the definition of the 'It Girl' and for her to have not only laid with but also to have been impregnated by a Hyperhuman was salt to the wound. Unskilled with his abilities, Noah was unable to defend himself as he was beaten to death by the school's football team. The local police swept the hate crime under the rug, pinning the blame on a local drunk. Sophia meanwhile died during childbirth, the strain creating tears in her heart that ultimately led to her death. Her last breath was used to name the child after his father. Alone in the world, Noah Jr. was taken in by Sophia's parents, William and Sydney, his grandparents who raised him and his Aunt Danielle, Sophia's younger sister. Growing up next door to the Harpers, young Noah and Ivy were near inseparable. Noah filled Ivy's want of a sibling and even from a young age, Noah was smitten with the older girl. As they aged though, the pair drifted apart and by the time they reached high school the pair were little more than familiar acquaintances. During his youth, Noah was scarcely seen without the accompaniment of a large black Shiloh Shepherd owned by his grandparents. Outside of Ivy Harper, the dog, Achilles, was Noah's only friend while he was growing up. The pair went everywhere together and on one such occasion found themselves in Mather Park. Cornered by a mugger, Achilles sprung to Noah's defense attacking the man but in the struggle, the mugger's gun fired and Achilles died before he could make it to the veterinary hospital. In his grief, Noah's powers manifested and his body began to mimic Achilles' appearance. The pain of his body warping caused immense strain on Noah's body and the transformation failed but not without causing irreparable damage. Noah was left with a permanent limp, walking with the assistance of a crutch. Eventually learning to control his transformations, Noah began to enjoy running in the form of a dog and during on his adventures stumbled across Ivy. The girl was out for a walk by herself and so, in the form of a dog dubbed 'Shadow', Noah began to walk with her. He listened as the girl talked about her problems, her interests, whatever else came to mind. Despite the fact that the two had grown apart, Noah's feelings for Ivy had never changed. Due to his injury and the distance between them since their childhood, Noah lacked the confidence to approach Ivy as himself, but as 'Shadow' he could be a friend to her as Achilles had to him. Despite being unable to participate in the more athletic extracurriculars at Mather Memorial, Noah stays involved by volunteering with the student council, school paper, radio and acting as the assistant editor for the school's yearbook. When word of Dr. Lehrer's Hyperhuman Program reached him, Noah took pause as attending would essentially out him as a Hyperhuman, the same act that led to the death of his father. Deciding instead that he'd attend as a Student Council member, Noah has decided to no out himself and keep his gifts a secret.[/indent][/color] [sub][b] Personality[/b][/sub] [sub][sup][color=black]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [INDENT][color=darksalmon]Noah is an insecure young man who hides behind a smile. He's aware of how off-putting his injuries can be to some people and loathes people looking down on him, hiding behind false sympathy. But he's also scared due to the realization he is a Hyperhuman, the same thing that led to his father being killed. Due to this, Noah puts on a friendly outgoing facade which led to his numerous extracurriculars in order to compensate for his physical appearance. Noah's involvement allows him to blend into the crowd of the Mather Memorial, being memorable for what he does and not who he is. Above all else, Noah does not want to be known as 'the kid with the crutch' or worse, 'the Hyperhuman'. However, Noah has another side. Something of a pessimist, he often jumps to the worst case scenario and is not quick to trust due to seeing the worst in people long before he ever starts to see the good in them. Despite this, he's something of a hopeless romantic and wears his heart on his sleeve, thus leading to his near-stalkerish behaviour towards Ivy Harper over the past couple of years.[/color][/INDENT] [sub][b]Miscellaneous[/b][/sub] [sub][sup][color=black]▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔[/color][/sup][/sub] [INDENT][color=darksalmon]◼ Noah participates in several different extracurriculars, these include the following: [sub]• [b]Student Council[/b] - [i]Treasurer[/i] • [b]School Paper[/b] - [i]Photographer[/i] • [b]School Radio[/b] - [i]Morning Host / Sports Announcer[/i] • [b]Yearbook[/b] - [i]Assistent Editor[/i][/sub] ◼ Noah still lives with his grandparents and his aunt who attends a local college. [sub]• [b]Grandfather[/b] - [i]William Sheridan[/i] • [b]Grandmother[/b] - [i]Sydney Sheridan[/i] • [b]Aunt[/b] - [i]Danielle Sheridan[/i] • [b]Father[/b] [i](Deceased)[/i] - [i]Noah Gallagher[/i] • [b]Mother[/b] [i](Deceased)[/i] - [i]Sophia Sheridan[/i][/sub] ◼ Noah's 'Familiars' include the following animal forms: [sub]• [b]Dog[/b] - [url=https://steemitimages.com/0x0/http://bluebayshepherds.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/7/8/10781525/header_images/1433792591.jpg][color=tomato][i]Blue Bay Shepherd[/i][/color][/url] • [b]Otter[/b] - [url=http://www.naturalhistoryonthenet.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/North-American-River-Otter.jpg][color=tomato][i]North American River Otter[/i][/color][/url] • [b]Bat[/b] - [url=https://s3.ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/images.deccanchronicle.com/dc-Cover-bsnudco08r3igtj44duecnr7m4-20180522024924.Medi.jpeg][color=tomato][i]Flying Fox / Fruit Bat[/i][/color][/url][/sub][/color][/INDENT][/cell][/row][/table][/color][hr]