I'll look over it when I get a chance to. Speaking of, I now realize I didn't add your character to the list. Well, that's only a bit awkward. Sorry about that.
And you weren't being lazy, you were recharging. Work is overwhelming and stressful, and you just needed time to restore your sanity. Be stoic and humble about it.
Recharging? yes but to be fair, I was honestly being lazy even when I had enough rest. And I've never remembered a day when my sanity was brought back to a fair-minded level after work.
Anyway, is my character acceptable enough to be moved at the character section?
I'm not entirely sure about the stuffs I've written on my character's history but nevertheless, it's all finished. And I'd like to blame my blasted work schedule for giving me a hard time completing it.
Even though it was just me generally being lazy on my free time.
All these people have completed sheets, and I'm still struggling through the backstory section of mine. Ah, well, I'll probably have it finished tomorrow, I think.
Melvin is a young man whose appearance is but a snippet of the apocalypse's unrelenting wrath - or at least a part of him is. On his right arm lies a big nasty scar that traces from his shoulder blade down to the wrist. A bitter reminder of the grim occurrences he faced during his time for survival and a failed attempt to save a loved one. Other than that, Melvin appears to be quite average for a person of his age.
Standing roughly at 5'8" in height and weighing at about 138 pounds, he has a fairly thin build which is entirely made up of lean and stringy muscles and a pack of small joints. Melvin was once fair-skinned but then sank into a medium tan as a result of frequent exposures from the sun and occasional hygiene negligence. His face is defined by a triangular shape with an angled chin and low cheekbones. His light brown hair is slightly long in length that falls down to his upper back neck. Eyes are colored hazel with fair eyebrows residing on top. He has a thin nose line and a few growing facial hairs located at his lower chin and some skirting at the sides of his jaw.
Past Affiliates:
Previously belonged to a group of people who were residents from Melvin's neighborhood alongside with his mother, younger sister and a few of his co-workers in the music industry who happened to stand along for survival. They were a migrating lot who sought a safer community free from the virus or anyone who're carriers of it. Overtime they decreased in numbers but not from having one member catching the virus. It was mainly because of their morals and how it crumbled down every time the group broke into series of arguments. As of now, Melvin is one of the few survivors of the group as half of them either killed each other due to unsettled conflicts or were killed by hostiles. The rest of the group were caught by the virus and eventually died. That included Melvin's mother and younger sister.
Current Affiliates:
Melvin currently has no permanent group. His daily routine revolves around helping people who are in need and meeting up with other survivors. Usually, a majority of his time would be spent on exploring at abandoned areas by himself. The purpose of which would either be for his own way of killing time or to find a something worth living for.
Skills:
Melvin is an exceptionally good singer and an entertainer who is capable of giving people a good show with a fascinating vocal range. He can also play a handful of instruments such as the guitar and occasionally, the harmonica. With these, he can help and give hope to people who are running through a bleak environment despite losing a lot of their loved ones. However, having suffered through countless of losses, Melvin sometimes loses motivation on using these skills for the benefit of others. Other than that, he developed a certain skill for tracking since he often explores abandoned places by himself. His tracking skill however, is still at a novice level.
Strengths:
One characteristic which is considered to be Melvin's main strength is his perseverance. He can withstand almost every trial faced in life whether it'd risk him or not and show his rigorous willpower in the process. Most likely, nothing will hold him down from achieving the impossible not even by force alone. He doesn't fear the concept of failure even if he undergoes it a couple of times. The only thing that he fears is not trying anything at all which then wraps him in complete regret.
Weaknesses:
Perhaps Melvin's greatest weakness comes within the forms of negativity as it perfectly opposes his main source of strength. It is the one trait that drags him down from all of his ambitions and instead, allows hopelessness to take over and rule his moral sense. At his pessimistic side, Melvin is often existentially conflicted. He always wonder aimlessly about life and what there is to it. This weakness of his generally places him into a depressed state but there are times where it could be worse.
Melvin is also unreasonably obstinate at times. Being stubborn often puts him through dangerous situations to the point where his life may be at risk but despite knowing that, he still has the spunk to be persistent and remain stubborn nonetheless. He occasionally has problems establishing trust with people as he is very much aware of how society revolves. More likely, he is skeptical even towards people who show nothing but straightforward camaraderie.
History:
Born and raised from a small neighborhood located at Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At an early age, Melvin struggled to keep up with his life especially before his abusive father was still a household member of the family. He and his sister often kept their distances from their parents, mostly clamped together in a room while spending each unbearable moment listening to their father raise his voice and to the unthinkable noises of their mother being beaten. Melvin knew it had to stop sooner or later but even when trying one attempt after another gave no progress. The arguments were still flowing heavily with each passing day until a day came when Melvin's father went too far and assaulted their mother with a knife. The injuries were serious but luckily, it wasn't anywhere near life-threatening. Authorities arrested Melvin's father after his mother was admitted to the hospital. Since then, their father never returned nor did they see him again.
A remarkable breathe of fresh air followed several months after the incident damaged their family. Financial conflicts rose but wasn't as much of a bigger problem than their abusive father. Melvin's mother found a job at the city a few weeks later, knowing that there should be a replacement to their main source of income. It wasn't difficult even when they made several adjustments in the process. Melvin continued school and aided his sister with her studies as well. However, all of their hard work appeared to be insufficient as money grew shorter every time Melvin advanced to a higher level in school. He knew he had to do something, especially after he moved forward to high school. Ideas came but most of them weren't as helpful as he thought until an opportunity awaited him at a television show's talent audition.
Ever since he was little, Melvin was fond of singing and developed a certain hobby of it in the later years. He never knew he was good at it but his mother and sister always believed that he was blessed with a voice that can open people's ears. He was never the most confident person to say the least but participating in the said audition could help them prevail from his family's hardships.
All went well after Melvin auditioned. He was officially signed to participate in the talent show's program which then left him anxious but thrilled nonetheless. A successful result followed after he was placed at third place in the finals. It may not have been a clear shot to the number one spot but his way of singing was enough for a wide recognition. Soon, a few entertainment companies barged in and crowded Melvin with contracts, all of which were careers in singing that he might consider on pursuing. He didn't hesitate and accepted what's for the better. He knew his family was still there waiting to root for his success. It was all happening so fast that Melvin couldn't settle his mind but he was certain that success was already at his grasps. The hardships he once struggled to pass through were now under his reach and could now give the support that he's willing to provide for his family. Months after signing his career contract, Melvin was officially a musician, making money off of record deals. He became a known figure in alternative rock genre and made several appearances at famous venues throughout the United States.
Then the catastrophic plague came. Melvin immediately returned home to escort his family to safety but by then, chaos was already flocking his hometown with an uncontrollable outburst as every resident made desperate attempts for their preparation of survival. Homes were being infiltrated then stolen by a number of individuals. However, Melvin and his family were safe after being rescued by his agents and few co-workers. Terrified residents begged to join them but only a few were brought to their excursion. They rushed to leave the state and to a safer environment where people weren't running in an outrage. However, the group collapsed before they could even find a place. Melvin tried to break his family away from them but by the time he did, he noticed that they've already caught the virus. It wasn't long until his mother and younger sister lost their lives which then forced Melvin to wander in the midst of devastation. He never would've guessed what may happen next but after losing everything he had, Melvin came to the point where he wondered if there was still a reason to continue. He felt certain that there wasn't but his constant fear of death refused to let him join his family.
Just going to put this here. I will finish this once I get free time.
Actually I've used this character from an old roleplay that has the same superhuman premise. I just thought it would still work even after tweaking his powers a bit.
And yes, I was originally planning for elemental and I will definitely continue working on it. It might take a while though.
I'll work on a sample post later on but for the mean time, I'll place this here and see how my character's power goes. To be honest, I'm quite unsure of it.
Lee, sometimes Eli if someone has the mood to piss him off.
Gender:
Male
Age:
18
Height:
5'5
Weight:
129 lbs
Type:
New Student
Appearance
Hair Color:
Dark brown
Eye Color:
Hazel
Ethnicity:
Scottish American
Physical Appearance:
Somewhat average in terms of body frame, Lee doesn't often make an effort to improve his outward physique unless he wanted to but he makes sure that he won't be negligent towards his health no matter how reluctant he may be towards it. Lee's lack of physical activities had himself develop narrow shoulders and a scrawny body structure. He is shorter than most boys of his age but isn't easily intimidated by people who are far more superior than his height. Fair skin color is diverged by his thick brown hair which is always kept at a fairly short length despite his constant laziness and consistent unwillingness to visit the barbershop. His face is characterized by the shape of a diamond along with his well-defined jawline, low cheekbones and an angled chin. His nose isn't perfectly noticeable. It's just simple in terms of appearance with a small curve drawing to his nose line.
Attire:
With a strong force of rebellion and angst running within his young spirit, Lee often prefers wearing dark-colored shirts, jackets and sweatshirts with their designs having gothic symbols such as skulls, blood or the devil. However, he will also choose any clothing that can keep himself convenient at all times.
Personality
Innate & Outward Personality:
At first glance, anyone could tell that Lee is a troubled person just by taking a glimpse of how he looks physically and observing his pattern of behavior. Those impressions are quite true as he is truly troubled deep inside. Lee's childhood was mostly spent isolated from society and being under the pressure of his parents' expectations. With that, he developed an aggressive nature towards his environment simply after finding himself through the acts of rebellion. That was kept aside until Lee stepped on to his adolescent stage where he had started his problematic history at private schools and yelling back at his parents.
At his current age, Lee is often insecure of people. Generally, he has a certain feeling of aversion whenever he sees something or someone either uninteresting or unlikable by his own standards. Most of the time, he views his actions as either neutral or for the good cause despite of how unpleasing they are delivered and top it all off, he does them without remorse. His strong feeling of dislike is so imminent to his emotions that it would most likely drive him into violent terms. Sometimes it would force him to use his powers without having second thoughts.
Most people who are familiar with Lee's brother could surely tell that he is the exact opposite of him. Lee is known for his 'I don't give a shit' attitude in which is often demonstrated by giving little to no interest towards people. He doesn't have any concern on what may happen to them or how bad their condition is not unless he has established a connection with them. In addition, Lee is constantly lazy unlike before when he still wasn't transformed by his rebellious side.
However, there is a soft side of Lee as he is occasionally a conservative person who enjoys having a conversation that would satisfy him in a good way despite being one heck of an antisocial. But starting a conversation can sometimes be a difficult method of approach to people who wants to know him more as he doesn't usually open himself to everyone and often shows a repulsive attitude. That gave him a way of understanding his own life wherein he doesn't need people to make his world better. He will refuse anyone unless he is convinced on giving a fraction of his time to people but overall, he will remain the same.
Hobbies/Interests:
Lee mostly listens to any forms of music that would express his rebellious and violent nature. Other than that, books interest him to some extent since his childhood was always spent on reading and studying. Despite disliking their existence at first, Lee found a handful of books that are worth putting his attention to.
Skills/Talents:
Inspired by the music he normally listens to, Lee developed a talent for singing and is capable of soaring a variety of notes within his vocal prowess. Some people consider it as a joke since they usually have negative impressions of him but once Lee opens his mouth, he can justify himself by letting his voice demonstrate his potentials. However, while knowing that he has this talent, Lee believes that he can't go places with it even when it can express himself as a person. He just thinks that he isn't fit to be famous with it nor does he have any intentions of being famous.
Prized Possession:
His iPod, headphones and his companion named Blaze - a Saint Bernard given to him by his uncle.
Quote(s):
"I am forever bound to not give a fuck."
"What is that you say? Well, let me get back to you if I start to care...oh wait."
"Intelligence is...simply something that you cannot have."
"You think love breaks boundaries? It doesn't even break the boundary of your malfunctioning brain."
"Try going inside my head and see who's the real monster."
History/Bio:
Belonging to a prestigious family wasn't always a good sign that you've reached the luxury in life. Lee's case proves that just by how much he disliked his own family. Lee's father is a CEO of a multimedia company, known for its excellent contributions and innovations towards society. Of course, having a family member who has a high-ranking position means that either one of his offspring should follow his footsteps. The eldest of the two brothers, Adallio Richmond IV, was a seed for that expectation. As the first son of the same name, Adallio III had encouraged him to work harder so when the time comes that he'll be fit for retirement, another family member will take over the company and the overall control will remain throughout their clutches. But it wasn't easy for the second son, Elliot RIchmond, who by then, became a pillar to support Adallio III's plans.
Lee grew up being quite distant to the outside world, showing little interest towards people especially to children of his age and constantly refused to be involved in groups. That was perfectly fine with his parents as they were aiming for him to be a successor. They were thankful to be honest since they don't have to worry about Lee being influenced by children with unlikable manners. However, that didn't mean that he can also follow the footsteps of his father. Lee was somewhat, a temporary back-up plan in case something unexpected would happen to his older brother. Adallio III and his wife made sure that both of their sons were well-educated and thus, sent them to expensive private schools. Throughout their childhood, they were treated quite harshly by their parents. Most of the time, they were being pressured in order to sustain their outstanding performances at school. Lee continued on experiencing that kind of lifestyle, revolving into a system that did nothing but make him miserable until he eventually became fed up with all of it. He knew it has to stop or change at the very least but every time he opened a conversation to his parents, their strict terms grew and became even more strict than before. His brother on the other hand, remained obedient despite receiving the more rigid conduct.
A day came when Lee reached his breaking point, wherein he couldn't withstand being in constant pressure any longer. Signs of rebellion were slowly manifesting throughout his actions by the start of his adolescent stage and the first of them all was yelling back at his mother about school, telling her that he didn't want to attend the next day and the day after. It eventually went worse after being scolded for that action alone but it didn't stop Lee for rebelling. Weeks after, Lee's image of being a good student at school was transformed into a person that the teachers never had expected. He started bullying his own classmates, targeting the more fragile ones as he called them inappropriate names and throwing their bags without notice. He established school fights and a variety of troubles which eventually forced teachers to suspend him from school. Of course, his parents were far from being satisfied about it as he was scolded more and more up to the point where he couldn't speak for himself. Adallio III and his wife then decided for Lee to undergo home school. However, their decision was a ticking time bomb that became one of their biggest mistakes.
Upon hiring a home school teacher on the next few days, Lee started having a strange feeling of illness. It went on for a few days which wasn't actually alarming for his parents. But despite that, Lee still attended home school sessions while his older brother stayed at home. What their parents didn't know was that they hired the wrong person to conduct Lee with his home school. It turned out that the man was hired to kidnap the boys for ransom along with a few companions to aid the duty. They happened to be working under the person who was an enemy of the Richmonds in terms of business. The operation was then initiated one night after Lee's parents left for a conference in Italy. The men took their mansion by force, knocking anyone who guarded it during the process of infiltration. The boys were still at their rooms, constantly resting and with Lee's illness still ever present. Their rooms were then barged soon after. The men took them immediately but once they did, Lee's illness shifted to an extreme level. He screamed in pain, as if he was being suffocated and drained by the symptoms. The men started to have second thoughts about taking them but still continued the operation regardless. Until something happened that they truly did not expect.
All of a sudden, Lee transformed into a terrifying monster, ravaging the entire mansion as he went to tear roofs apart and shatter walls with the use of long and powerful arms. Sheer terror alone forced the men to flee but letting them go wouldn't be something he'd easily do. Inside Lee, there was a surge of rage flowing uncontrollably, a strong desire for savagery and a form of hunger that is so insatiable that his appetite could have measured an entire crowd of people. At that time, he couldn't collect himself. His mind was being conquered by something else, forcing him to go berserk. He then devoured the men as he picked them up one by one. Lee's brother felt helpless and afraid as he witnessed a terrifying transformation of his sibling right before his eyes. He didn't know whether he'd be the next victim or Lee was just protecting him but either way, he wished it'd all stop. The neighbors stormed into the scene, some desperately called for the local police to handle the situation. But it only got worse. As they tried to handle Lee, he grew more and more enraged, allowing chaos to stand beside him and ravage anyone who'd dare to get a close approach. However, Lee's reign of terror ended soon as regained control of himself. It was only a fraction of it though but he fought whatever it was in his mind. He abruptly transformed back to his normal self but was then unconscious after a few moments of lamenting in pain.
Lee woke up the next day, finding himself in a facility with his parents but they were far from giving him their comfort and concern. They were discussing a solution with a group of people at that time, something that might fix the damage Lee had caused as well as eradicate the monstrosity that existed within him on the previous night. Apparently, containment was the only option for them until a cure formulates but then it would risk the boy's growth and his interaction towards society. Lee's parents knew that but even so, they still were in favor of that decision. It was implemented a day after and soon made Lee's life trapped in a prison cell. That didn't last long however, not after a person - whose identity was unknown - freed him.
The person didn't speak to Lee nor answered his repetitive questions. All the person did was sneak him out of the facility and placed him inside of an SUV and onto a boat afterwards. The following day became an excursion to Alaska. Lee still haven't figured anything out even after arriving to an unknown settlement. It was unclear how all of the events ran at a fast pace. However, once the person started speaking to him about the settlement he had arrived into, he slowly understood the entire purpose of him being dragged there. It was an academy for people like him, a safe place where he wouldn't be contained like an animal. Lee was satisfied by how everything was explained to him but he grew skeptical upon entering the place.
Family:
Adallio Richmond III - father Katherine Richmond - mother Adallio Richmond IV - brother
Relationships
None Yet
Abilities
Power Class:
Bestial, Super-system
Power:
Inside Lee lives a supernatural entity that constantly crawls into his mind and takes over whenever it pleases. It is more of a sub-conscious being that particularly has a mind of its own. It communicates by thought exchanging and can sometimes control Lee's action if ever his willpower to withstand it grows weak. Once this entity takes over Lee's consciousness completely, it alters the physical boundaries between them. That being said, the entity brings itself to its physical form while Lee becomes trapped into the sub-conscious realm. Basically, switching their positions.
This enigmatic entity takes an amorphous shadowy form since it constantly morphs its size and shape when it moves. It is often surrounded by a thick layer of black mist which makes it generally unclear but the closest description to its appearance is a horned humanoid creature that is nearly as tall as a giraffe. It has six enormous arms with three of them jutting out from the back and one on its head, a single eye that glows crimson red and a pair of demonic wings that flutter endlessly as it moves. Its mouth is oddly located at its midsection which appears to be a wide oval field surrounded by dozens of razor-sharp teeth. The mouth's shape can change its size and can make itself large enough to completely devour a human being.
The creature moves by dispersing itself into a layer of mist then reappearing once again to a different location shortly after. While the essential five senses are greatly lacking, its telepathic abilities make up for it. They're normally used to track down prey by the means of psychic navigation where the creature draws a mental map of an area within its mind.
Limits:
The creature cannot take physical form if ever Lee's in a physically weary state, asleep, or has an insufficient reserve of stamina. This is mostly because of the alteration/switching process wherein it requires Lee to have a strong physical and mental condition in order to be taken over by the creature. However, Lee can also refuse being taken over by simply resisting it. That depends on how much willpower he has. Most likely, Lee will try his best to build up resistance from being taken over.
Although the supernatural creature has an overall terrifying visage, it loses its pulsating vigor over time and shrinks its size gradually which then curtails the time on its physical form. Additionally, every after taking physical form and reverting back to the sub-conscious realm, the creature won't be able to take over after a day or two.
Weaknesses/Drawbacks:
Even when having telepathic abilities to back up the absence of the five senses, it is not completely reliable in terms of utility. The creature often receives inaccuracy whenever detecting movement by the use of psychic navigation. This doesn't mean that it's a completely useless feature but information received through it are often misinterpreted and thus providing the creature a handful of troubles. Also, during daytime, the creature's time span of physical form is shorter than the usual time of limit. So taking form during daytime is certainly a bad decision.
Lee has no control over the creature's form and can only influence it by thought communication. Normally, the creature is often unwilling to follow his commands but there are times when it can show obedience. Additionally, if ever the creature is fatally injured, it immediately reverts back and leaves Lee unconscious within his physical body.
