Prosaic

Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

Rainer Vogel

I can't slow down, I won't be waiting for you, I can't stop now because I'm dancing. | I know exactly what I want and who I wanna to be, I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine, I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy.



FULL NAME

Rainer Andreas Vogel

NICKNAMES

Rainy, Rai

AGE

Sixteen

GENDER

Nonbinary Androgyne

DIVISION

Suavity

POWERS

Sound Manipulation

Rainer has always been quite small, standing around five foot four inches and built very slender. He does not cut an imposing figure. He has a delicate, fine-featured face with a small, slightly upturned nose and a soft mouth that's often found curved into a cheeky smile. He's nearly flawless, lacking any freckling or noticeable scarring, his cheeks and nose have a natural rosy undertone. His eyes are tilted slightly downwards and a bright minty blue in shade, they're shrouded in heavy dark eyelashes and his eyebrows are thin and black.

His hair is currently bleached white and tipped in a bubblegum pink, it's longish and rather messy. He has a nose ring, an eyebrow piercing and his ears are pierced. He can usually be found in clothing that's heavily influenced by a somewhat punk or beatnik style or a seventies glam aesthetic. He sometimes cross-dresses and seems to have a love for makeup.

Rainer is almost unnervingly calm, he doesn’t often rise to anything. It can come off as if he’s simply unfazed or unreactive. Some people have taken this calm nature as a sign that Rainer is apathetic towards the world around him. He’s a very selfish person, often thinking only of himself and what can be done for him. He has a way of speaking that often consists of sugar sweet compliments that accompany a flamboyant expression.

He’s an overly dramatic individual, unashamed of himself and very loud. He speaks without a filter and he’s not afraid of what anyone feels about it. He’s prone to rapid and flippant mood swings that often lead to him being extremely violent. He lashes out almost randomly but burns out almost instantly. He’s prone to angst as a result of these instantaneous burn-outs. He’s finicky and picky, never satisfied with anything which often makes him too eager to point out the flaws in others. He’s kind of a brat.

An untrustworthy and self-serving individual, Rainer couldn’t care less about most people. He’s driven by a desire to forward himself and to keep himself safe, he doesn’t care who might fall in attaining that goal. He desires attention almost pathetically, acts as if he cannot survive without all eyes on him. He loves to be admired and it goes to extremes because he’s not afraid to be known through his bad deeds as well as his good deeds.

RELATIONSHIP

N/A

SKILLS

Manipulating
Rainer is a born manipulater, he's quite good at making people bend to his whim.

Fashion/Hair
A less practical skill but Rainer has a keen eye for trends.

Disguises
Rainer is unnervingly good at going under cover.

WEAKNESSES

Physically Weak
Rainer cannot hold his own in a fight.

Reckless
Dangerously thoughtless about the things he does.

Bare with me, I'll write this when I'm home. Basics are: Born in Berlin, parents stinky, obsessed with 70s glam rock.

OTHER

He uses he/they pronouns.

Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

@Zoey Boey I think she looks good! Echo gets final say, of course, but her power seems cool af.

Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

Professor Argyros

_{Art by VitoftheVoid!}

If I could burn this town, I wouldn't hesitate to smile while you suffocate and die. | Don't let me in with no intention to keep me, Jesus Christ, don't be kind to me, honey, don't feed me, I will come back.



FULL NAME

Niklaus Dacey Argyros

NICKNAMES

Nik, Klaus, Dace

ALIASES

Tartarus

AGE

Thirty

GENDER

Male

DIVISION

Strength

POWERS

Nightmare Manifestation/Dream Manipulation

Niklaus is an unimposing individual despite what a name he's made for himself over the years. He's quite lean in build and only stands in around five foot ten inches. He never quite holds himself to that full height, often hunched or hugging his elbows. Most who meet Niklaus without an idea of his villain identity will assume almost nothing of him. He's not immediately frightening and he almost seems nervous in how he moves, how he rocks and fidgets.

Niklaus has longish brown hair that curls at the ends, this hair is usually kept in a ponytail at the nape of his neck although he has sometimes relents in letting it down. He has a face that seems almost friendly with a roman nose and high cheekbones. His eyes are a pale, pale shade of green and his skin is usually quite tan although nowadays it looks a bit paler. His smile is a frequent thing, honestly the only thing that's physically unsettling about Niklaus is that too-wide grin that almost never seems to fall.

He dresses quite simply, comfortably, favoring cardigans and sweaters. He can be found in suits every so often but for the most part he dresses down.

Niklaus is not quite right. Many who have the displeasure of getting to know the man have found that he is... a few screws loose of a set. Niklaus is friendly, borderline manic in his friendliness. He's cheerful and excitable, he almost always seems happy. His pleasant demeanor makes it easy to talk to him but his distractable nature makes it hard to follow any thread of conversation with him. He is rapidly shifting, constantly bouncing from one extreme to the next.

While he may love you one day, he might assuredly hate you the next. His erratic and ever-shifting emotions make him both unstable and confusing. One wrong turn and he could be plotting your downfall, it's entirely frustrating to deal with at times. He is easily amused and sometimes childish in his mannerisms.

He is egotistical to a point of megalomania, he honestly believes himself to be a God. He's bold and willing to rush into things without a second thought, extremely reckless and unafraid. He is power-hungry and violent. He is willing to hurt whoever he can to get wherever he needs to be. He is sadistic and enjoys inflicting pain on others. Despite these things, he is a good public speaker, someone who accidentally exudes charisma but this also makes him quite good at lying.

All in all, Niklaus is not someone to be taken lightly.

RELATIONSHIP

N/A

SKILLS

Powers
Quite simply, Niklaus is good at using his abilities. This can make him quite formidable.

Lying
Niklaus is a good liar, it's almost impossible to distinguish his lies from his truths.

Socializing
Niklaus is naturally social, he's likable if you don't know what you're getting into.

Psychoanalyzing
He's inclined to reading people.

WEAKNESSES

Naive
Niklaus is naive, easily lead astray by the right words.

Frustrated
Niklaus grows frustrated quickly.

Dim
Niklaus is not terribly smart.

It started in Thessaloniki, Greece...

Niklaus Argyros was raised an only child to a single father. His mother had died shortly after his birth and his father was left to raise him alone. He was an odd child from the start. He could never seem to stay in place, often wandering and distracted by the strangest little things. This was something his father could never quite understand, a level-headed man who wasn't taken by art or mystery, but his son was not much like him at all.

Niklaus wanted to see all that the world could offer but his father was content with what they had. Life was quiet for the first few years of his life, his father was distant and they rarely spoke. Niklaus was never terribly bothered by this absence of adults in his life but it did often lead to him getting in trouble. He would often bother their neighbors and could be found following around an older boy in the neighborhood. This young man's name was Richmond and he was somewhat infamous for reeking havoc.

Richmond was two years older than Niklaus and was often at the head of their misadventures. They quickly made a name for themselves in that neighborhood much to Niklaus' father's chagrin. Niklaus wound up at odds with his father as a result of this, the two had taken to fighting near constantly. It was during one of these fights that Niklaus first developed his powers.

Niklaus would disappear from his childhood home shortly after this.

Tartarus would first come into the media maybe two years after this. A haunting figure that appeared in the dreams of citizens, always with a man at his side. He would torture his victims by using their worst fears against them and leave them broken shells of who they had once been. Tartarus was a menace and his sidekick was no better.

The two would continue a reign of terror for what would become years until-- Richmond would wind up as collateral in a battle with a hero who sought to take them down. After the loss of his partner, Niklaus seemingly disappeared again. He has only recently come back to light upon getting a job at the school.

OTHER

Nope, that's it.

Devan Lock

Those fires in your attic that rage without permission sometimes invade your living room or break out in the kitchen. | So sing your sad excuses, you've got the scars to prove it and I'm sure they'll sing along.



FULL NAME

Devan Joseph Lock

NICKNAMES

Dev, Lock

AGE

Seventeen

GENDER

Male

DIVISION

Strength

POWERS

Necrosis Inducement

Devan is built compact and short, he only stands in around five foot seven inches although he looks a bit shorter upon first glance. His build is wiry with muscle and he is very lean, he can easily be compared to a dancer in frame. He has broad shoulders and a broad chest although this is somewhat due to how compact his muscular distribution is.

His skin tone is olive and spotted with dark freckles that are evenly scattered across his body. His fingertips are usually blackened with rot, his nails are almost always cracked. He tends to keep his hands wrapped in gauze as a result of this.

His hair is often kept just a bit too long and it tends to be somewhat messy. He almost never seems to keep his hair brushed and as a result it winds up hanging across his forehead and nose. He has a pretty face with high cheekbones and a sharp jawline, his eyes are heavy-lidded and a very pale gray in shade. He has a full mouth that's often down-turned and somewhat somber. He has a prominent hawk nose.

He can usually be found in hoodies and sweaters over dark jeans and boots.

Devan is rude, whether this be intentional or unintentional is sometimes hard to decipher because he often seems confused when he’s called out on it. Despite this rude demeanor, he’s unapologetic, seemingly convinced that people who think he’s mean are just whining or “don’t really know him”. He’s got a tendency to lean on a sharp sense of humor, one that picks at the insecurities of others and he also fails to see an issue with that.

Devan is manipulative by nature, a toxic person who finds it advantageous to twist others to suit himself. He seeks power, driven by an urge to stand above his peers and willing to crush whoever he can to climb those ranks. However, he’s not terribly confident in his ability to do so. Achievements are often seen as things he could have done better and he tends to pick apart his strategies with an over-analyzing eye. This can make him incredibly organized but also incredibly in need of approval.

His better qualities fall into an inherent goofiness when he’s with friends or loved ones, he can even be construed as sweet in these moments. He’s got a gentle nature hidden beneath that rough exterior and he’s kind of a hopeless romantic, although it’s hard to tell with how eager he is to flirt with others.

On another end, he is woeful and self-pitying. He tends to presume he’s going through the worst and he feels ill-fated when things don’t go his way. He feels targeted, whether he is or not and he’s his own worst enemy. He’s argumentative, grouchy, and very cynical. He tends to think he knows best and won’t take the advice of anyone else. He’s easily frustrated and he lacks basic empathy which often causes him to act immorally but he’s quite good at emulating empathy.

RELATIONSHIP

N/A

SKILLS

Powers
Devan's ability can be detrimental with the right control.

Scrappy
The boy can hold his own in a fist fight.

Thick-skinned
It can be hard to bother him, even when one is trying to.

Charismatic
He's quite good at seeming more charming than he is.

WEAKNESSES

Easily Discouraged
A few words contrary to his ability and Devan tends to take it all very personally.

Lacking Control
His ability is sort of a wild card and he ends up injured as a result.

Irritable
His temper is quick and destructive.

It started in Manhattan, New York...

Okay, again.
I just uh.
I don't feel like writing, Echo.
You can't make me. Quick summary: Devan grew up in Manhattan, he had kind of a poor ass family, he didn't get proper medical care as a result. He developed his ability in his early teens and started to act out blah blah blah. Here he is now.

OTHER

Devan has malformed lungs which results in shortness of breath quite easily. He can suffocate under extreme circumstances.

Simon Montana

My Grandpa said, "Don't be afraid of death, he's just your closest friend coming back for what he forgot", I hope I forget all these lies. | "And what about your friends, don't you love them enough to stay?" And I say, "If I don't leave now, I will never get away."



FULL NAME

Simon Adam Montana

NICKNAMES

Si

AGE

Sixteen

GENDER

Male

DIVISION

Smarts

POWERS

Clairvoyant Visions

Simon is naturally pretty tall, built skinny and long-legged. He stands in around '5"11 and he's very bony with pretty terrible posture. Simon is also very pale, like most of his siblings, except he's covered in a scattering of freckles. His cheeks and nose are where these freckles stand most prominently, aside from his freckles, he is prone to reddish discoloration at the extremities.

Simon has very dark, nearly black hair that stands in rumpled curls atop his head. His eyes are both brown although one is a shade lighter than the other. He wears red glasses and can usually be found in some form of flannel.

Simon is a sarcastic young man with a bit of a viper’s tongue, he tends to speak in a way that borders on over-dramatic when it comes to using sarcasm. He’s prone to snippy comebacks, things that seem quite mean and inconsiderate of the feelings of those around him. He doesn’t seem to have a filter when he speaks, often saying what he feels with no heed for whether or not it’s ill-timed or badly put. He doesn’t believe in limiting his jokes which often make him… somewhat unlikeable for those on the receiving end. It’s not been a stretch to call him “rude” or “mean”.

He’s very emotionally unintelligent, not very good at understanding other people. While he’s extremely competent as a clairvoyant, he’s not so competent as a friend or someone to look to for guidance. He’s very good at listening however, it’s just very unlikely he’ll have any comments on the matter or any helpful advice.

He’s very kind, someone who’s friendly, at least on a surface level. He’s easy to get along with if you’ve got the patience for him. He likes to keep things light-hearted, joking around and trying to get under the skin of people he deems “too serious”. He’s playful by nature and finds it hard to take things serious, even when the situation is… very serious.

He’s extremely intelligent, finds it easy to work through most technical problems and doesn’t have any issue thinking outside the box. He’s very introverted and doesn’t much like company despite his desire to force other people to deal with his awful sense of humor. He’s quick to irritate and not someone you want to be on the bad side of. He’s also very prone to guilt. He tends to take things very seriously when they concern him or something he’s done.

He’s nihilistic by nature due to his leaning on death prophecies. He’s not afraid to die and tends to make this quite clear by pressing his luck as much as possible. He can sometimes be brave, although only when it’s entirely out of left field.

RELATIONSHIP

N/A

SKILLS

Computers
Ever the nerd archetype, Simon is extremely talented with computers although he specializes in viruses and hacking.

Bargaining
Simon is good at coming up with deals on the spot, although he usually only does this when he's forced to.

WEAKNESSES

Physically Weak
Simon cannot hold his own in a fight.

Thoughtless
Does things without thinking, often.

Masochistic
Seems to almost invite pain.

He was born to the Montana family, he is the youngest son. Life has been easy. His siblings drive him nuts.

OTHER

N/A

Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

Professor Argyros

If I could burn this town, I wouldn't hesitate to smile while you suffocate and die. | Don't let me in with no intention to keep me, Jesus Christ, don't be kind to me, honey, don't feed me, I will come back.



FULL NAME

Niklaus Dacey Argyros

NICKNAMES

Nik, Klaus, Dace

ALIASES

Tartarus

AGE

Thirty

GENDER

Male

DIVISION

Strength

POWERS

Nightmare Manifestation/Dream Manipulation

Niklaus is an unimposing individual despite what a name he's made for himself over the years. He's quite lean in build and only stands in around five foot ten inches. He never quite holds himself to that full height, often hunched or hugging his elbows. Most who meet Niklaus without an idea of his villain identity will assume almost nothing of him. He's not immediately frightening and he almost seems nervous in how he moves, how he rocks and fidgets.

Niklaus has longish brown hair that curls at the ends, this hair is usually kept in a ponytail at the nape of his neck although he has sometimes relents in letting it down. He has a face that seems almost friendly with a roman nose and high cheekbones. His eyes are a pale, pale shade of green and his skin is usually quite tan although nowadays it looks a bit paler. His smile is a frequent thing, honestly the only thing that's physically unsettling about Niklaus is that too-wide grin that almost never seems to fall.

He dresses quite simply, comfortably, favoring cardigans and sweaters. He can be found in suits every so often but for the most part he dresses down.

Niklaus is not quite right. Many who have the displeasure of getting to know the man have found that he is... a few screws loose of a set. Niklaus is friendly, borderline manic in his friendliness. He's cheerful and excitable, he almost always seems happy. His pleasant demeanor makes it easy to talk to him but his distractable nature makes it hard to follow any thread of conversation with him. He is rapidly shifting, constantly bouncing from one extreme to the next.

While he may love you one day, he might assuredly hate you the next. His erratic and ever-shifting emotions make him both unstable and confusing. One wrong turn and he could be plotting your downfall, it's entirely frustrating to deal with at times. He is easily amused and sometimes childish in his mannerisms.

He is egotistical to a point of megalomania, he honestly believes himself to be a God. He's bold and willing to rush into things without a second thought, extremely reckless and unafraid. He is power-hungry and violent. He is willing to hurt whoever he can to get wherever he needs to be. He is sadistic and enjoys inflicting pain on others. Despite these things, he is a good public speaker, someone who accidentally exudes charisma but this also makes him quite good at lying.

All in all, Niklaus is not someone to be taken lightly.

RELATIONSHIP

N/A

SKILLS

Powers
Quite simply, Niklaus is good at using his abilities. This can make him quite formidable.

Lying
Niklaus is a good liar, it's almost impossible to distinguish his lies from his truths.

Socializing
Niklaus is naturally social, he's likable if you don't know what you're getting into.

Psychoanalyzing
He's inclined to reading people.

WEAKNESSES

Naive
Niklaus is naive, easily lead astray by the right words.

Frustrated
Niklaus grows frustrated quickly.

Dim
Niklaus is not terribly smart.

It started in Thessaloniki, Greece...

Niklaus Argyros was raised an only child to a single father. His mother had died shortly after his birth and his father was left to raise him alone. He was an odd child from the start. He could never seem to stay in place, often wandering and distracted by the strangest little things. This was something his father could never quite understand, a level-headed man who wasn't taken by art or mystery, but his son was not much like him at all.

Niklaus wanted to see all that the world could offer but his father was content with what they had. Life was quiet for the first few years of his life, his father was distant and they rarely spoke. Niklaus was never terribly bothered by this absence of adults in his life but it did often lead to him getting in trouble. He would often bother their neighbors and could be found following around an older boy in the neighborhood. This young man's name was Richmond and he was somewhat infamous for reeking havoc.

Richmond was two years older than Niklaus and was often at the head of their misadventures. They quickly made a name for themselves in that neighborhood much to Niklaus' father's chagrin. Niklaus wound up at odds with his father as a result of this, the two had taken to fighting near constantly. It was during one of these fights that Niklaus first developed his powers.

Niklaus would disappear from his childhood home shortly after this.

Tartarus would first come into the media maybe two years after this. A haunting figure that appeared in the dreams of citizens, always with a man at his side. He would torture his victims by using their worst fears against them and leave them broken shells of who they had once been. Tartarus was a menace and his sidekick was no better.

The two would continue a reign of terror for what would become years until-- Richmond would wind up as collateral in a battle with a hero who sought to take them down. After the loss of his partner, Niklaus seemingly disappeared again. He has only recently come back to light upon getting a job at the school.

OTHER

Nope, that's it.

Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

I'll get working on my character sheets. B)

Lanius School of Villainy and Mischief

B) You know your boy is on board.

Nightland

---

He did not take kindly to scrutiny.
Not from Linda, not from anyone else. When he had initially realized what was being proposed to him, he had blanched and found himself gazing blankly into the face of the detective. He was no idiot and they could paint their interest in him in as many layers of sugar-coating as they wanted but it didn't change the fact that they were singling him out. What else was new? He quite nearly snapped at the man too, nearly told him to get fucked but astonishingly he kept his mouth shut.

He knew about dealing with cops to a small degree and he knew that getting temperamental with them was a sure-fire way of looking guiltier. No, if Linda wanted to play the blame-game with him, he'd have to be a little more careful. "I don't want to talk." He said this as carefully as possible, but he was aware that his tone was likely not friendly. "I don't know what she implied about me but I don't- I didn't even want to come tonight."

And he was starting to wish he hadn't.
It would have been easier if he'd just stayed home like he'd intended to. He could have crushed a bottle of cheap whiskey and wheeled into at least two more mailboxes in the time that he'd wasted lingering here and staring at the corpse of his therapist. Therapy, really, what was the point? He couldn't help but wonder what he'd been trying to prove to himself by attending to begin with. These people-- Stanton-- it was all so utterly meaningless ultimately, wasn't it? It wasn't liked he owed them anything.

He could see Linda gazing back at him and her stare was near-murderous. He wanted to say something scathing, he didn't.

Staring into the face of Bill now, he couldn't quite squash the anger he was feeling. It was so stupid and it was so contrived. They had all walked into this tragedy together and just because he handled it differently meant he held some kind of responsibility? He did what he could to choke down any more damning comments though and relented, "I'll go if they go." And that was his stipulation. He had no intention of visiting a police station unless some of these people were going down with him. He would not be made to play the villain in any narrative.

As Linda departed from the conversation, his gaze followed her retreat and he realized for the second time today that his nails were burrowed deep into the skin of his palms. He wondered if he had yet drawn blood and he forced his fingers to unfurl. He heard the click of the elevator doors sliding open and this distracted him, turning away from the officer, his gaze found-- was that a homeless man?

He made to move past the officer, driven by a lack of impulse and a pang of curiosity. "If we're done here for now-- who's that?"

Nightland

I'm enjoying it, you've got the angry Frenchman for awhile.
Who will be significantly angrier now that he's been scrutinized.

Nightland

@Lucky Hope things clear up soon for you, man!

𝔼𝕒𝕤𝕥𝕨𝕠𝕠𝕕 𝔸𝕔𝕒𝕕𝕖𝕞𝕪

Interested!