[CHAR] The Gifted Grounds

[Mt Paragon]

Orsino Tanzini

Name: Orsino Tanzini

Age: 19

height: 6'6"

weight: 176lbs

appearance: The ideal Italian, Sweet olive skin that tanned as if caressed by the sun, His shoulders are wide and he is tall. Thick eye brows that are in perfect contrast to his facial features. His eyes a vibrant Green. He was an avid soccer player all throughout his life so he is in fit condition. Any muscle mass below his hips is un-proportionally large and his upper body is toned.

Personality: Orsino is a quiet guy that keeps mostly to himself but has his close inner posse that he is open with and loves talking to. He is the most head strong and determined person on the planet and will get through anything that he puts his mind too. after the enhancements he started getting more distant from everyone however because he had figured out he had a talent and was getting obsessed with learning how to use it (to no avail). He was happy to be contacted and taken away from the world behind and get taught how to use this newfound power.

ability: He has found a way to harden his skin into an impenetrable scale armor, which becomes excessively heavy. He usually only uses it on a single body part at a time and has yet to try it full body. The skin itself hardens and becomes super dense but then needs to be shed leaving only the under layer of rather raw skin exposed which is painful but usually heals pretty fast (max an hour [depending on how long he used the ability])

Fun Facts:
He was very popular however hated every second of it.
He likes being in the background.
Despite the first two facts he has become accustomed to having people do what he tells them too and hates taking orders. (something I'm sure all your characters will get him to get over it real quick)

[Polaris North]

Leo the Show Off

Name: Leonardo Joseph McLain

Age: 18

Height: 5'11

Weight: 184 lbs

Appearance: Even before the enhancements, Leo had already been athletically inclined; hence his body type is rather lean. As an active person on the field, Leo has perfectly tanned skin - though not horribly dark, it is noticeably darker than the usual fare-colored people he hangs around with. He has dark brown hair that is rather long, reaching the base of his neck. He often ties it up in a ponytail to avoid it getting in his way, though he does not have any intention of cutting it. He has dark green eyes which are usually lit with mirth and happiness - but often glints with mischievousness as well. His face is often adorned with a grin or a smile, which often makes him look more childish than he really is.

He often dresses himself with what is necessary for the challenge in front of him. When he's off free running with his friends, he would often wear a loose fitting long-sleeved shirts and sweatpants, along with wristbands. On casual, however, he wears loose fitting jackets and jogging pants or just simple pants - but never anything that restricts his movement too much. He never loses his wristbands wherever her might go, along with his signature cap.

Personality: Leo's the happy-go-lucky type of person who only gives extra effort when it comes to things that interest him. As per his how he was taken up, that certain interest led him to be more athletically inclined. This doesn't mean he's an idiot when it comes to classes, but he doesn't stand out in any way compared to how he is as an athlete. He also tries to find a friend in everyone. As a rule of thumb, he trusts people on a normal level off the bat - giving everyone the benefit of the doubt. He's well aware that trust can wane, but it takes a while before he completely loses trust in someone - and in such case, it almost can never be returned.

However, he is an attention-seeker and that's why he would most often show off even without the need for it. He may come off as a bit arrogant and self-centered, but this is simply a way to cope with what crippling loneliness he felt as a child and fear of going back to it. Leo is a rather reckless person, as evidenced by his hobby of free running, and has been injured multiple times. He's nothing but resilient and stubborn, so he just picks it up once he's recovered. He's done a lot to get to this point of skill.

Background: Leo's crippling sense of loneliness stems from having little to no attention from his parents. Being the middle child of five children, it was understandable. He was only given some attention when he was the youngest, but two years after, another has already come along and his parents looked to his younger sister to take care of - not that he resents her. His older siblings weren't too good in looking after him either. So he turned to friends to keep himself from feeling the same sense of loneliness in his household as his only source of actual genuine interaction was with his little sister, Mailyn.

One of his friends got involved in free running and dragged Leo in it. Ever since then, Leo has been spending most of his time as a free runner; but his parents didn't really seem to mind. There's a rift between his family and himself, being the black sheep of the family. His older siblings aren't too reserved in pointing this out, and while his parents would berate them for teasing Leo, it didn't actually stop. So when he was given the note that he would be sent to another school - an academy for the gifted or whatever that meant - he happily accepted. It was a fresh start since no one would know him - or remember him. Maybe this time, it would end differently.

Ability: From what he has seen, he regenerates faster than normal - his cut healing in a few seconds.

Fun Facts:

• He does free running stunts ever since he was a child
• In his old school, he was voted "Most likely to get in an accident"
• His only regret in leaving was that his little sister wouldn't remember him
• Typically, he can back up his boasts
• At least aware of his own weaknesses despite apparent arrogance

[KidKoshka]

Alexander Anderson

Name: Alexander Anderson

Age: 18

Height: 180cm (about 6 feet tall)

Weight: 71 kg (about 157 lbs)

Appearance: Alexander has fair skin and short but messy silvery white hair. Has a build somewhere between toned and lanky but is stronger than he looks. Has a scar that runs from just under his left temple through his cheek, down to his chin. Sapphire blue eyes that seem suspicious of everything they look at.

Personality: Alexander is described by most as cold, antisocial or distant but those who manage to break through his icy exterior see the real Alexander: a friendly yet calculated individual who remains loyal to nearly a fault. He values loyalty above all else and has no time for the games people try to play at his expense and those that try are often met with a broken nose. To those he does not know he will rarely speak unless spoken to and even then he is rather dismissive of them, seeming to want to get the conversation over with as soon as possible. This frequently leads to feelings of loneliness that he would rather be rid of but is to untrusting of others.

Background: frequently bullied as a child and ignored by all that were present when it happened, Alexander learned martial arts to fight back at the bullies. Gradually as he started becoming capable moving faster and hitting harder than them, the number of incidents decreased as time went on. The events surrounding this combined with being ignored caused him to develop a general dislike and mistrust of people. An only child who was ignored by even his parents. Alexander has no qualms leaving everything behind and starting again, perhaps he’ll find someone worth his time or at least a worthy opponent.

Ability: Those that dedicate themselves to martial arts will eventually find themselves developing split-second reaction times and the ability to hit much harder than they would seem to be capable of. Alexander’s alteration further enhances these traits. In the heat of the moment he can react and respond at inhuman speeds, potentially ending a fight in a fraction of a second. He is beginning to find however that this newfound ability can be applied to more than just his fighting.

Fun Facts:

Despite receiving many offers and a lot of money to do so, Alexander has never fought professionally.

Has not lost a fight in six years no matter how many have rushed him at once.

Despite his power he seems to have trouble reacting to flirtation.

Really likes bacon.

[The Mad Hatter]

Katerina "Kira" Talanov

Name:
Katerina "Kira" Talanov

Age:
Twenty-seven years of age (27)

Height:
5'10" - 178cm

Weight:
176lbs - 80kg

Appearance:
Kira is considered a very attractive young woman by most; with her soft features, almond-shaped eyes, button nose,and plum lips, it is easy to mistake her for that sweet, innocent, and lovable “girl next door” type. Her hair is sandy blond with soft, wavy curls and is cut rather short so that it only reaches the top of her shoulders. Her eyes are a rich violet with a certain shine to them, like a sparkling amethyst, and framed by long, white-blond eyelashes. Although her face would in most cases be classified as pretty or beautiful, Kira has gone to great lengths for her body to be perceived as sexy. She was by nature blessed with a round type of body, with wide hips and generous breasts, but would also be rather chubby, were it not for her strict diet and exercise plans. As long as she sticks to those, she keeps a lean form that would be described as “hourglass”. She has very smooth and almost flawless skin, with very few scars or blemishes to show. She is very pale, though.

She favors tank tops and hot pants or sundresses during the summer, while she usually wears tight-fitting jeans and cardigans in the winter. She never wears heels, but has several different kinds of pretty flats for her different outfits.

Personality:
The best way to describe Kira's personality with one word would be “Confident”. Kira is a person of strong beliefs and she will not waver from her path no matter what anybody says. Despite her somewhat gray morals when it comes to her personal interests and preferences, Kira has a very strong sense of what she feels is right and wrong and will not stand by to see the weak and poor abused.

Background:
Born and raised in Russia, Katerina set off to a brighter future in America the day she turned eighteen. She worked as a stripper by night to afford going to school during the day.

Ability:
Kira has noticed that her emotions seems to affect others more than usual and that people oftentimes comment on her scent, despite her not wearing perfume.

Fun Facts:

• Although originally from Russia, she actually has better grammar in English than Russian.
• Despite being lean and fit, she still feels fat and was actually close to developing an eating disorder in her teens.
• Her favorite color is purple and because of this her favorite part of herself is her eyes.
• She handles sunlight very badly and burns like a ginger.
• Her hair was white as snow when she was born and got gradually darker through her childhood, hitting the same shade as it has now by the time she hit puberty.
• The name “Kira” was what her mother called her when she was a child.
• Despite being so obsessed with her own appearance, she actually cares very little about others'; she believes that it is what is on the inside that counts.
• Despite being a pretty blond, Kira is actually quite smart. She has an IQ of 145, making her a near-genius, if not an actual one. She also have Master degrees in both Biology and Physics.

[MidnightFox]

Azule Williams

Name: Azule Williams

Age: 15

Height: 5”2

Weight: 120 lbs

Appearance: Azule is a rather pretty girl with looks promising beauty in years to come. She has flowing black hair reaching to just below her shoulders with the tips dyed purple. Her eyes are a deep, warm sea green. She has thick-rimmed glasses perched on her nose and a rather small-structured face.

Personality: Azule is kind but very shy. She keeps mostly to herself but is always willing to lend a hand to anyone who asks. She is patient and empathetic and feels a deep bond with the few she opens up to. She is very insightful and observant, especially for her age. However, she gets nervous around new people easily and doesn’t handle competition with others well at all. Conflict makes her nervous and she will always seek to make peace first. To her parents, she solved a lot of their simple disputes.

Background: Azule comes from a rather simple family life. Her parents fought a lot and she was usually thrown in the middle of it. Born as an only child, she was never very spoiled but she got a library card one year for her birthday and began to spend her time there. She loved to learn and to read, so that’s what she did. She never fit in much with school so she just got the best grades she could, hoping to go to college one day. One of her favorite subjects was psychology. She was never able to take a class in it in school due to her age, but she read about it every chance she could and it became a personal hobby of hers.

Ability: Azule has a basic ability of making people see things that aren’t there. She creates illusions in their head which are rather vivid but hard to produce.

Fun Facts:
-Spent 125 hours at the library over a single summer.
-Has read every psychology book her local and school library has to offer.
-Played softball all throughout elementary school but gave up in pursuit of knowledge.

[Groompy]

gavlan

Name: Gavlan Gurtrek
Age: 19, looking 30
height: 4feet
weight: 215 pounds of muscle

appearance: Gavlan is a short and stocky little man, barely of age to drink, but you would never know it! Built like a keg he sports a strong mass of upper body muscle and powerful legs, his gut is round but misleading. A mass of knotted muscle. His physical features are impressive by themselves but what really catches people off guard is the long black beard stretching down his face all the way down to his belly button. Immaculately groomed and combed it even glistens in the light, so silky smooth and flowing it is. Shining metal bands tie up the hanging hair, dazzling silver with gold filigree.

Personality: Gavlan embraces his physiques uniqueness, saying he was born a dwarf and mimicking what he believes their behavior would be. Usually that means he's loud, proud, and stubborn. As dependable as they come, once you've earned the lads loyalty you've all but made a friend for life. That doesn't mean he kisses your butt all the time, not in the slightest. Gavlan will tell you when you're making a proper jackass of yourself and hopes others will tell him that too.

background: Born short, growing up short, being called short, all of it really burned him. Hurt him that he was short. Bingeing on fantasy novels to avoid other people he was quick to learn of Dwarves in fantasy literature and decided that if he was going to be a Dwarf in stature, he should be a dwarf in all other areas too! The strangest part was his genetics let it happen. Muscle came easy to him and a long beard was quick to follow, sprouting upon his face like a jungle by the time he was 16 and became a point of great pride for himself.
ability: Immunity to intoxicants. There exists no poison strong enough to lay him low, his body digesting it with utter indifference.

Fun Facts: Loves to read. Enjoys working with his hands. Loves to drink despite never getting drunk. Has his own furnace and frequents the metal shop. Has a polished steel helmet that he likes to wear. Will absolutely fight you if you call him a gnome