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Player Name:
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Primary Character:
A slightly tweaked Vic Sage as The Question
Secret Identity:
Victor Charles 'Vic' Sage (born Charles Victor Szasz)
Status:
Reservist JLU
Age:
36 (born March 15th, 1983)
City:
Hub City, occasionally venturing into Gotham and Metropolis
Day Job:
Investigative Journalist
Powers:
N/A
Skills:
I Know Kung Fu
Trained by the world's foremost martial artist, Richard Dragon, Vic is a highly skilled hand-to-hand combatant and is able to take on any foes that come his way (granted they have no [offensive] powers).
I Have No Eyes But I Can See
Vic has a keen eye for details, and is widely referred to as 'the World's Second Greatest Detective'. He also doesn't let any skepticism cloud his mind, and will treat even the most ridiculous of tales as though they were commonplace facts.
Hack The System
Vic is a talented hacker, capable of toppling almost any firewall, security measures, etc. in order to get into a database for information... Or Booster's computer to leak that embarrassing video of him playing with toy ponies.
I Will Not Compromise In This...
Nothing will stop Vic in his goals, not even (near) death in one case. It's close to impossible to break his spirit, and nothing will make him compromise his views.
Weaknesses:
Human As Can Be
Vic isn't a metahuman in any sense of the word. He's not bulletproof, he can't punch down concrete walls, and he can't leap tall buildings in a single bound. He's just a normal man trying to do what's right.
Not All There
It's pretty easy to see when you meet him that Vic isn't exactly all there. He has odd mannerisms, such as sticking beef jerky fresheners into his pockets or spouting off Zen to passerby, which leads to him being avoided and untrusted by most people.
... Not Even In The Face of Armageddon
But the downside to Vic's willpower is the fact that, even if it means the world ending, he will not compromise his views. Ever. You'd have to kill him to stop him from doing whatever he's set his mind to do.
Appearance:
Faceclaim - Damian Lewis
Vic is a tall man, standing at 6'1 with a slender build weighing in at 173 pounds. He has short and neatly cut ginger hair, piercing blue eyes, and a clean shaven face (he tried growing a beard once but the Pseudoderm wouldn't stick). His work attire consists of a suit and tie with a trenchcoat, though in his down time he has a penchant for bomber jackets and jeans.
As the Question, he wears a mask of Pseudoderm to hide his identity and appear faceless. The bonding gas used to cement the mask to his face changes his hair from red to black (he uses shampoo with special chemicals, the gas reacting with those chemicals to make the change), and some of his clothing will change color to blue as well (same deal as the hair, just with his detergent). Mostly, he wears a suit, trenchcoat, and fedora, though occasionally he wears street clothes.
BRIEF Bio:
To summarize Vic's first twenty-three years of life quickly: son of a prostitute. Taken away by CPS from a home that wasn't really that bad due to getting in a bad fight with bullies. Kicked out of a home for problem children at 18. Mother's dead now. No hope left. Taken in by a university professor named Aristotle Rodor. Goes to college. Graduates. Becomes an investigative journalist.
With the sum-up out of the way, let's get onto Vic's career as the Question, and how it started. At 24, Vic was approached by his father figure and mentor, Aristotle Rodor, to help him expose Arby Twain, a scientist who, along with Rodor, designed an artificial skin-like bandage called Pseudoderm. The bandage's bonding gas, used to cement to surfaces, was lethal when exposed to open wounds. Twain, knowing of the toxicity, planned on selling it to third world countries for a large profit.
Knowing that there was no proof, and not able to sneak into Twain's warehouse to expose his crimes without revealing his own identity, Vic and Rodor decided to design a mask made of Pseudoderm to hide Vic's features. Donning the mask, Vic took Twain and his cronies down, leaving the scientist and his goons bound in Pseudoderm in front of the police station with a flash drive containing an audio file of their confession.
After this fiasco, Vic decided his new alter ego would be handy, going out on nightly excursions to uncover things he couldn't find out as himself. One night, two years into his career as the Question, he was bested by Lady Shiva after going after her then-employers. Shot in the head and dumped into a river, Vic survived via the 'diving reflex', and was saved by Shiva for reasons of her own and sent to train with Richard Dragon.
The training with Dragon made Vic reevaluate himself and his morals, and he attained a Zen-like philosophy during his time with Dragon. He spent a little under a year training with Dragon. Eventually, Vic returned to Hub City to continue his war on crime, but now with renewed sense of purpose and a larger endgame: put an end to corporate and political corruption in the city.
Vic's story wouldn't be complete without mention of Myra Fermin (originally Connelly) and her daughter Jackie. Myra was Vic's co-worker and lover during his time as an investigative journalist, and when Sage was busy training with Richard Dragon she was blackmailed by the corrupt mayor of Hub City into marrying him. Eventually Myra managed to leave her husband and become the mayor of Hub City herself due to a technicality following the death of the new Mayor-Elect in a tornado that ravaged the rest of the city.
Myra, unable to care for a mentally handicapped child, had left her daughter Jackie in the care of an orphanage her entire life. Vic, with Myra's blessing, became Jackie's adoptive parent when the orphanage was closed down. During a dark time in Hub City when total societal collapse seemed imminent Vic attempted to flee the city to South America with Myra and Jackie. Myra denied, feeling it was important she be with the city during its darkest hour due to being mayor.
Vic left for South America with Jackie, retiring from his life as the Question. Jackie was kidnapped shortly after the duo settled in a Brazilian town by a child prostitution ring. Vic hunted down her kidnappers, donning his guise of the Question once more, to save her. He ended up killing the big boss of the ring and realized that killing criminals, no matter how evil they were, wasn't what he wanted to do. He fled Brazil with Jackie, eventually settling down in Argentina.
However, Sage faced another problem when Jackie fell ill months later. Sage embarked on a long journey back to Hub City in order to hopefully find a cure for Jackie's illness, or, if failing that, reunite mother and daughter. Vic failed in both of his goals due to the hospital being overcrowded and being unable to find Myra; Jackie died without proper medical care, having never seen her mother again.
So here he was, back in Hub. He had nothing else to do, really. So why not get back to work? The Question returned to active duty, pummeling criminals and exposing corporate and political corruption. Eventually he started going back to work as an investigative journalist. It was all he could do to keep himself from dwelling too much on what had happened and being lost to the despair.
Eventually, Vic joined the Justice League's reserve roster, primarily being the League's 'data guy' and chipping in during the really big missions that mean the world's survival. As the League's data guy, he digs into various government owned databases; this constant digging into the deepest darkest secrets of the world has led him to become increasingly paranoid and a bit of a conspiracy nut. But, most of the time, he's busy stalking the streets of Hub City. Some might think he's an urban myth, but criminals know better, especially when they hear the soft singing of 'Danny Boy' followed by the entry of a faceless man...
With the sum-up out of the way, let's get onto Vic's career as the Question, and how it started. At 24, Vic was approached by his father figure and mentor, Aristotle Rodor, to help him expose Arby Twain, a scientist who, along with Rodor, designed an artificial skin-like bandage called Pseudoderm. The bandage's bonding gas, used to cement to surfaces, was lethal when exposed to open wounds. Twain, knowing of the toxicity, planned on selling it to third world countries for a large profit.
Knowing that there was no proof, and not able to sneak into Twain's warehouse to expose his crimes without revealing his own identity, Vic and Rodor decided to design a mask made of Pseudoderm to hide Vic's features. Donning the mask, Vic took Twain and his cronies down, leaving the scientist and his goons bound in Pseudoderm in front of the police station with a flash drive containing an audio file of their confession.
After this fiasco, Vic decided his new alter ego would be handy, going out on nightly excursions to uncover things he couldn't find out as himself. One night, two years into his career as the Question, he was bested by Lady Shiva after going after her then-employers. Shot in the head and dumped into a river, Vic survived via the 'diving reflex', and was saved by Shiva for reasons of her own and sent to train with Richard Dragon.
The training with Dragon made Vic reevaluate himself and his morals, and he attained a Zen-like philosophy during his time with Dragon. He spent a little under a year training with Dragon. Eventually, Vic returned to Hub City to continue his war on crime, but now with renewed sense of purpose and a larger endgame: put an end to corporate and political corruption in the city.
Vic's story wouldn't be complete without mention of Myra Fermin (originally Connelly) and her daughter Jackie. Myra was Vic's co-worker and lover during his time as an investigative journalist, and when Sage was busy training with Richard Dragon she was blackmailed by the corrupt mayor of Hub City into marrying him. Eventually Myra managed to leave her husband and become the mayor of Hub City herself due to a technicality following the death of the new Mayor-Elect in a tornado that ravaged the rest of the city.
Myra, unable to care for a mentally handicapped child, had left her daughter Jackie in the care of an orphanage her entire life. Vic, with Myra's blessing, became Jackie's adoptive parent when the orphanage was closed down. During a dark time in Hub City when total societal collapse seemed imminent Vic attempted to flee the city to South America with Myra and Jackie. Myra denied, feeling it was important she be with the city during its darkest hour due to being mayor.
Vic left for South America with Jackie, retiring from his life as the Question. Jackie was kidnapped shortly after the duo settled in a Brazilian town by a child prostitution ring. Vic hunted down her kidnappers, donning his guise of the Question once more, to save her. He ended up killing the big boss of the ring and realized that killing criminals, no matter how evil they were, wasn't what he wanted to do. He fled Brazil with Jackie, eventually settling down in Argentina.
However, Sage faced another problem when Jackie fell ill months later. Sage embarked on a long journey back to Hub City in order to hopefully find a cure for Jackie's illness, or, if failing that, reunite mother and daughter. Vic failed in both of his goals due to the hospital being overcrowded and being unable to find Myra; Jackie died without proper medical care, having never seen her mother again.
So here he was, back in Hub. He had nothing else to do, really. So why not get back to work? The Question returned to active duty, pummeling criminals and exposing corporate and political corruption. Eventually he started going back to work as an investigative journalist. It was all he could do to keep himself from dwelling too much on what had happened and being lost to the despair.
Eventually, Vic joined the Justice League's reserve roster, primarily being the League's 'data guy' and chipping in during the really big missions that mean the world's survival. As the League's data guy, he digs into various government owned databases; this constant digging into the deepest darkest secrets of the world has led him to become increasingly paranoid and a bit of a conspiracy nut. But, most of the time, he's busy stalking the streets of Hub City. Some might think he's an urban myth, but criminals know better, especially when they hear the soft singing of 'Danny Boy' followed by the entry of a faceless man...
Son of a prostitute. Taken away by CPS from a home that wasn't really that bad due to getting in a bad fight with bullies. Kicked out of a home for problem children at 18. Mother's dead now. No hope left. Taken in by a university professor named Aristotle Rodor. Goes to college. Graduates. Becomes an investigative journalist.
Vic becomes a vigilante. Dies. Gets better. Attains Zen philosophy and skill in the martial arts. Finds himself caring for a mentally handicapped young girl. Hub City almost collapses. He leaves the country with the girl. Girl gets kidnapped. Vic kills her kidnapper and realizes he doesn't want to kill. Girl gets sick. Vic takes her to Hub City to reunite her with her mother and hopefully get her treatment. She dies having not seen her mother again. Vic stays in Hub, returning to work as the Question and as a journalist. Joins the JL's reserve roster as their data guy.
Vic becomes a vigilante. Dies. Gets better. Attains Zen philosophy and skill in the martial arts. Finds himself caring for a mentally handicapped young girl. Hub City almost collapses. He leaves the country with the girl. Girl gets kidnapped. Vic kills her kidnapper and realizes he doesn't want to kill. Girl gets sick. Vic takes her to Hub City to reunite her with her mother and hopefully get her treatment. She dies having not seen her mother again. Vic stays in Hub, returning to work as the Question and as a journalist. Joins the JL's reserve roster as their data guy.
Story Arcs:
Zen And Violence - The Question nearly dies and is reborn a different man. Saved by the very woman who tried to kill him, Lady Shiva, he is trained by martial arts master Richard Dragon. Back in Hub, now he must tackle the corrupt Mayor Fermin and his cronies, among them Reverend Hatch, the man who ordered his death. (Solo)
... Or Maybe Gomorrah - Hub City is near societal collapse, and the Question is doing all he can to save it. But is his best enough? Can he save a city that doesn't want to be saved? Or would it be best to get the hell out of there before Gomorrah comes? (Solo)
Gomorrah Homecoming - Vic's adoptive daughter, Jackie, has fallen ill, and he's taken it upon himself to bring her back to Hub City before it's too late. But throw Lady Shiva and an aspiring martial artist who wants to fight him into the mix... And things will get messy fast. (Team-Up)
Cry of the Banshee - The Question, still in his first year as a masked vigilante, must face off against his biggest foe yet: the Banshee, a supervillain utilizing a specialized suit which gives him flight and enhanced physical attributes. In order to draw out the faceless superhero, the Banshee has been striking at night, when the Question is active. It's up to the trenchcoated vigilante to stop him. (Solo; FLASHBACK)
... Or Maybe Gomorrah - Hub City is near societal collapse, and the Question is doing all he can to save it. But is his best enough? Can he save a city that doesn't want to be saved? Or would it be best to get the hell out of there before Gomorrah comes? (Solo)
Gomorrah Homecoming - Vic's adoptive daughter, Jackie, has fallen ill, and he's taken it upon himself to bring her back to Hub City before it's too late. But throw Lady Shiva and an aspiring martial artist who wants to fight him into the mix... And things will get messy fast. (Team-Up)
Cry of the Banshee - The Question, still in his first year as a masked vigilante, must face off against his biggest foe yet: the Banshee, a supervillain utilizing a specialized suit which gives him flight and enhanced physical attributes. In order to draw out the faceless superhero, the Banshee has been striking at night, when the Question is active. It's up to the trenchcoated vigilante to stop him. (Solo; FLASHBACK)
The Happening In Hub - A cult known as the Craven Ones has been terrorizing Hub City, kidnapping and murdering girls between the ages of 13 and 18. The Question has taken it upon himself to handle this curious case. The clock is ticking however, as the Craven Ones have publicly stated they will kill another girl before the week is out. (Solo)
The Banshee Flies Again - After Question's defeat of the Banshee, the villain was taken to prison, and was presumed dead when a bus transferring him crashed into a lake. Eleven years later, numerous people throughout Hub City have reported seeing the Banshee flying in the night. The Question has taken it upon himself to handle his one time foe, with a little help from a one time friend: Blue Beetle. (Team-Up)
The Banshee Flies Again - After Question's defeat of the Banshee, the villain was taken to prison, and was presumed dead when a bus transferring him crashed into a lake. Eleven years later, numerous people throughout Hub City have reported seeing the Banshee flying in the night. The Question has taken it upon himself to handle his one time foe, with a little help from a one time friend: Blue Beetle. (Team-Up)
Supporting Characters:
Zen And Violence - Myra Connelly/Fermin, Aristotle 'Tot' Rodor, Mayor Fermin, Lady Shiva, Richard Dragon, and Reverend Hatch.
... Or Maybe Gomorrah - Myra Connelly, Aristotle 'Tot' Rodor, and Jackie Connelly.
Gomorrah Homecoming - Myra Connelly, Aristotle 'Tot' Rodor, Jackie Connelly, Marco, and Lady Shiva.
Cry of the Banshee - Aristotle 'Tot' Rodor and Max Bine (AKA the Banshee).
... Or Maybe Gomorrah - Myra Connelly, Aristotle 'Tot' Rodor, and Jackie Connelly.
Gomorrah Homecoming - Myra Connelly, Aristotle 'Tot' Rodor, Jackie Connelly, Marco, and Lady Shiva.
Cry of the Banshee - Aristotle 'Tot' Rodor and Max Bine (AKA the Banshee).
The Happening In Hub - Aristotle 'Tot' Rodor and the Craven Ones.
The Banshee Flies Again - Aristotle 'Tot' Rodor, Blue Beetle (as played by @Dblade26), and Max Bine (AKA the Banshee).
The Banshee Flies Again - Aristotle 'Tot' Rodor, Blue Beetle (as played by @Dblade26), and Max Bine (AKA the Banshee).
Secondary Character:
Cliff Baker as the second Animal Man - A grown up Cliff Baker trying to live up to his missing father's legacy as the second Animal Man... And searching for artifacts of the Red in Indiana Jones fashion to search for his father.
Additional Notes:
This character was created with the mindset that some events from the O'Neil run of the Question happened, mostly regarding Vic's training with Richard Dragon and his relationship with Myra and Jackie Connelly.
As in the previous games, Vic has partnered with Ted Kord (AKA Blue Beetle). Unlike in the previous games, this was a one-time thing and not a full-blown partnership.
Vic loves fruit with a passion. No one can quite tell why.
In terms of characterization, he's 50% Denny O'Neil Question, 20% JLU Question, 15% Charlie Crews (from the TV show 'Life'), 10% my own personal additions, and 5% Rorschach.
Special thanks to Omega Man for the header.
Also, now in microhero form (thanks again, Omega).
Vic's Car - Vic's classic 1957 Volkswagen Beetle, modified with a Porsche engine. Not the most flashy of cars, but it gets the job done. Jokingly referred to as the 'Questionmobile' by Vic, Tot, and others.
Hopefully, more to be added as the Question stops being a bum and gets actual gadgets.
Hopefully, more to be added as the Question stops being a bum and gets actual gadgets.
