[CENTER][h1][color=DarkSlateBlue][b]V A L I A N T[/b][/color][/h1][hr][h3][sup][sup][color=silver]W E S T O N  "W E S"  C A S S I D Y   [color=slategray]◼[/color]   J U N E  2[sup]nd[/sup]   ( 1 9 )   [color=slategray]◼[/color]   M A L E  ( H E / H I M )[/color][/sup][/sup][/h3][sup][color=silver]"The world can beat up on me all it wants, I'll just come back stronger."[/color][/sup]
[img]https://i.imgur.com/dbozG0N.jpg[/img][/CENTER]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ A P P E A R A N C E:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=silver]"Hit me with your best shot. I can take it."[/color][/sup][/CENTER][INDENT][INDENT][/INDENT][/INDENT][indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//STATS:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ HEIGHT |[/COLOR][/B] [i]5'9[/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ WEIGHT |[/COLOR][/B] [i]148lbs[/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ BUILD |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Average[/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ HAIR COLOUR |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Auburn[/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ EYE COLOUR |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Green (Indigo when highly charged with energy.) [/i]

[B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ 'VOICE' TEXT COLOUR |[/COLOR][/B] [I][color=BlueViolet]BlueViolet[/color] or [color=BlueViolet]8A2BE2[/color][/i]

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[b][color=CADETBLUE]//DESCRIPTION:[/color][/b]
[indent][i]Weston is, in most regards, spectacularly average. Average height; average weight; average build. In a crowded room, he wouldn't stand out. His hair is usually some degree of unkempt, and often just slightly too long. His wardrobe isn't much more noteworthy, either, most seen sporting a dark hoodie and worn jeans. [/i][/indent][/indent]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ B I O G R A P H Y:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=silver]"When you can do what I can do, it's selfish and stupid to sit by and do nothing."[/color][/sup][/CENTER][indent][indent][i]Weston was born and raised in Philadelphia. Until he was 13, his life was mostly unremarkable. His mother was diagnosed with cancer and passed away a year later after a long-fought battle. Spending all of his free time with his mom during this period, Wes marveled at the bravery and empathy the woman embodied throughout the ordeal. 

In the following two years, the young Weston went to live with his grandfather, a retired Philly police officer and habitual volunteer at local homeless shelters. Through his time with his grandfather, Wes learned to appreciate and recognize that there are those in the world less fortunate who are always in need of a helping hand. Upon the emergence of his metahuman abilities, Weston's grandfather proved beyond accepting, actively encouraging the teen to explore his newfound capabilities in safe, healthy ways. Not long after his sixteenth birthday, Weston's grandfather passed away in his sleep. 

For the following several months, Weston was shuffled around between distant relatives who he had little to no connection with, ultimately being sent to New Jersey to live full-time with one. While the teen tried to be accepting of his new placement, in the end, he decided to run away and return to Philadelphia. It was there he found himself a member of the homeless community his grandfather had once dedicated years to assisting.

Not long after, an older gentleman within the community was attacked, with Weston thankfully being close enough to intervene, save their life, and fight off the attacker in an impressive display of physical strength. It was this moment that set Wes on his path to vigilantism, the experience encouraging him to actively use his metahuman abilities to aid in protecting those in his community and city.

After two years of vigilante work, Weston found himself wishing he could do more. He had protected his community from muggers, meddled in gang activity, and even prevented more than a few murders on the street, but he couldn't help but feel as if he wasn't living up to the potential of his power. That's when he learned of the Junior Vigilante Program. Seeing the opportunity to help even more people, Wes eagerly volunteered for the initiative.

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[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ M O T I V A T I O N / O B J E C T I V E:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=silver]"You say I'm being brave. I say I'm just doing what I was taught. Help those that need it. Simple as that."[/color][/sup][/CENTER][indent][indent][i][/i]Weston's motivation boils down to one really basic concept: help anyone he can. His mother's bravery in the face of certain death and his grandfather's selflessness to serve others has been instilled in him. He recognizes that, as a metahuman, he has a higher ability to help people than most others, and he doesn't shy away from that responsibility. His goal in joining the Ju-V Program is simply to learn what he can in order to help as many people as he can in the time he has[/indent][/indent]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ A B I L I T I E S / S K I L L S:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][CENTER][sup][color=silver]"You wanna hurt someone? I'm right here."[/color][/sup][/CENTER][indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//ABILITIES:[/color][/b][/indent]
[indent][indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Ergokinesis |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Weston can absorb, convert, and redirect most forms of energy.[/i][/indent]
[indent][indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Ambient Energy Absorbtion |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Weston is constantly, passively collecting energy. It cannot be turned off. He absorbs ambient light, heat, sound, and more. This energy innately enhances his physiology in various ways. At a base-level, his physical capabilities would be comparable to an Olympic athlete. In addition, so long as there remains ambient energy to absorb, he does not fatigue.[/i][/indent][/indent]
[indent][indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Energy Conversion |[/COLOR][/B] [i]The energy Weston absorbs can be converted to other forms of energy.[/i][/indent][/indent]
[indent][indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Energy Redirection |[/COLOR][/B] [i]When absorbing non-ambient sources of energy, Weston can redirect said energy in the forms of concussive blasts or reflected as the associated energy itself.[/i][/indent][/indent]
[indent][indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Energy Resistance |[/COLOR][/B] [i]As a result of being able to absorb, metabolize, and redirect energy, Weston is highly resistant to most forms of attack. This includes kinetic energy, granting him a great degree of physical durability.[/i][/indent][/indent]
[indent][indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Energy Empowerment |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Outside of passive absorption, when exposed to greater amounts of energy, Weston is able to exponentially augment his physical capabilities, including strength and speed. When 'overcharged' this absorbed energy 'leaks' out resulting in an indigo aura that grows in intensity.[/i][/indent][/indent][/indent]
[indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//SKILLS:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Street Smarts|[/COLOR][/B] [i]Having spent the last several years of his life living on the streets, Weston excels in unconventional knowledge.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Brawling|[/COLOR][/B] [i]While possessing no trained hand-to-hand abilities, Wes' time as a vigilante has allowed him to develop a unique brawling style that suits his powerset.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Willpower|[/COLOR][/B] [i]As a result of his upbringing and Weston's ability to withstand significant physical beatings, he possesses an incredibly willful spirit and powerful resolve.[/i][/indent]
[b][color=CADETBLUE]//LIMITATIONS:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Laws of Conservation |[/COLOR][/B] [i]While, theoretically, there is no limit to the amount of energy that Weston can absorb and redirect, there is a limit to the amount that can be stored within his body at any given time. Additional energy absorbed in excess of this limit must be transferred or released within an indeterminate amount of time. Moreso, when Wes enters an 'overcharged' state, he risks uncontrollable discharge of stored energy unless immediately redirected.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Pain Tolerance |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Despite having high levels of resistance to most forms of energy, thus negating the majority of physical damage to his body, Weston still feels a considerable amount of pain when exposed to harm. Thus, while physically capable of withstanding attacks, he is susceptible to mental fatigue if he endures too much pain.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Understanding |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Weston's utilization of his abilities is entirely self-taught. As such, there are many applications of his powerset that he has never considered let alone displayed. As of his enrollment in Ju-V, the primary utilization of his power is kinetic energy absorption and conversion. He knows he can withstand physical punishment, including up to being shot, and grow stronger as a result. He is also aware that, if he withstands enough punishment, he can generate small, concussive blasts of force from his fingertips - though this is an application of his abilities he's only managed to use twice, mostly unintentionally, and both times after being shot.[/i][/indent][/indent]
[indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//WEAKNESSES:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼Restraints |[/COLOR][/B] [i]While able to absorb kinetic energy, should Weston be physically restrained in a manner that applies no kinetic force upon him, he would be unable to break free of his bonds.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Presence of Energy |[/COLOR][/B] [i]While it would be almost impossible to deny all forms of ambient energy for him to absorb, without additional sources of energy within his vicinity or directed at him, Weston would remain at his base level of power.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Psychic Attacks |[/COLOR][/B] [i]If exposed to a telepathic assault, Weston would be as vulnerable as any other.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Gaseous Attacks |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Likewise, while his enhanced physiology from ambient energy grants him greater lung capacity than most, Weston still needs to breathe and prolonged exposure to gases will affect him.[/i][/indent]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ Lack of Education |[/COLOR][/B] [i]While not unintelligent by any stretch of the imagination, Weston's academics ended prior to completing his junior year of high school. As such, he is without some degree of education.[/i][/indent][/indent]
[COLOR=SLATEGRAY][INDENT][B][SUP][SUB][H3]▼ N O T E S:[/H3][/SUB][/SUP][/B][/INDENT][hr][/COLOR][indent][b][color=CADETBLUE]//SUPPORTING CAST:[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]▼ ALLIES[/COLOR][/B]
[indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]TBD |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i][/i][/indent]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]▼ FRIENDS[/COLOR][/B]
[indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]The Community |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i]Unhomed individuals with whom Weston lived for three years while operating as a vigilante. Most of the community is aware of his abilities and the role he played in protecting them. It was they, as a collective, who first began to call him Valiant.[/i][/indent]
[B][COLOR=SILVER]▼ ENEMIES[/COLOR][/B]
[indent][B][COLOR=WHITESMOKE]◼ [I]TBD |[/I][/COLOR][/B] [i][/i][/indent][/indent]
[b][color=CADETBLUE]//STOMPING GROUNDS[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ TBD |[/COLOR][/B] [i][/i][/indent]
[b][color=CADETBLUE]//PARAPHERNALIA[/color][/b]
[indent][B][COLOR=SILVER]◼ MP3 Player & Headphones |[/COLOR][/B] [i]Weston is never without the MP3 player and sometimes-dysfunctional headphones found in a dumpster and gifted to him by the community. Stored with 600 songs, each at least a decade old, Wes actually uses these in his crimefighting arsenal. The sound is passively absorbed and converted by him to slightly increase his base-level abilities.[/i][/indent][/indent]