Archetype(s) - Wonder Woman, Thor, Captain America, The Spirit of ’76 Name - Thomas Hale Alias - The Sentinel Age - 39 Powers/Skills/Equipment - • The Spear of the Sentinel - An ancient spear bound to a mysterious spirit of liberty and resistance. Thomas can command the weapon through sheer force of will, causing it to fly, strike, return to his hand, or hover nearby. The spear is capable of piercing armor, vehicles, and many superhuman defenses. • Spear Flight - The Sentinel does not fly naturally. Instead, the spear carries him through the air at tremendous speeds, allowing him to pursue aircraft, cross great distances, and engage enemies in aerial combat. • Enhanced Strength - Strong enough to lift automobiles, tear open steel doors, bend iron bars, and battle superhuman opponents. • Enhanced Durability - Bullets can wound him but rarely stop him. He can survive falls, explosions, and impacts that would kill an ordinary man. • Enhanced Vitality - Tires slowly, recovers quickly, and possesses remarkable resistance to illness and injury. • Veteran Soldier - Experienced in leadership, battlefield tactics, marksmanship, and hand-to-hand combat from service during the Great War. Weaknesses - • Separation from the Spear - Without the spear, Thomas loses his flight and much of his combat effectiveness. • Not Invincible - Heavy artillery, sustained machine-gun fire, explosives, and powerful superhumans can injure or kill him. • Bound by Ideals - The spirit chose him because of his character. Acts of cruelty, cowardice, or betrayal weaken his connection to the spear. • Self-Sacrificing - Thomas has a habit of placing himself in danger to protect others. Personality - Steadfast. Courageous. Humble. Compassionate. Resolute. Experience - The Sentinel has operated for nearly two years, first appearing in late 1936. Appearance - Thomas Hale stands over six feet tall with a broad-shouldered soldier’s build. His dark hair has begun to grey at the temples, a reminder of both age and hardship. A scar runs across one cheek from his service during the Great War. His costume resembles a ceremonial military uniform rather than a traditional superhero outfit. A dark blue tunic trimmed in silver, white gloves, tall boots, and a crimson-lined cape accompany an eagle insignia upon his chest. His ancient spear is rarely far from his hand. BRIEF Bio - Thomas Hale believed he had already fought his war. A veteran of the Great War, he returned home carrying scars both visible and invisible. He built a quiet life for himself and hoped the world had learned the cost of hatred and tyranny. The world had not. In 1936, while traveling through the Appalachian Mountains, Thomas discovered an ancient relic hidden within the ruins of a forgotten settlement. The artifact was a spear unlike any weapon known to history. When Thomas touched it, something awakened. The spirit within the spear had watched humanity for centuries, choosing champions during history’s darkest hours. Revolutionaries, liberators, and defenders had carried the weapon before him. Now it had chosen Thomas. Granted extraordinary power and burdened with immense responsibility, he became The Sentinel. As threats gather across the Atlantic and dark forces stir both abroad and at home, The Sentinel has once again answered the call to stand against tyranny. Potential Storylines - • Legacy of the Spear - Discovering the identities and histories of previous Sentinels throughout the centuries. • The Gathering Storm - Realizing another world war is approaching and struggling with the fear that humanity has learned nothing from the last. • The Laughing Skull - Confronting hatred and evil within America itself. • The Worthy Successor - Questioning why the spirit chose him and whether he truly deserves its power. • The Silverwing War - Becoming the natural enemy of Nazi aerial forces and superhuman pilots. • The First Heroes - Helping establish one of the world’s first organized superhero teams. Additional Notes - Thomas does not consider himself a celebrity, a symbol, or even a superhero. He views himself as a soldier entrusted with a sacred duty. The public sees a flying champion carrying a legendary spear through the skies. Thomas sees only another war that must be stopped.