Post by Deleted on Dec 8, 2011 21:54:26 GMT -5
Full Name: Shadow Ombra
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Power(s): Light Manipulation, gained at birth. The tests done on him in the laboratory advanced his power further than it would be if he grew up normally with it. During his "tests" the scientists discovered the exact extant that his power could work at the moment. He could create an absolute blackness, bending all light out of this area, about 5 ft any direction from his body, but couldn't extend it past that and could hold it for about 5 minutes. He could also dim any light around him in a 10 ft radius, and for an indefinite amount of time. He knows how to set the sphere and move around inside of it. He hasn't learned how to fight with it, but found it very useful when he was sneaking out of the laboratory. He also can't put out flames or lights, just darken them.
Appearance: Shadow's hair, the color of brown leaves in Fall, falls in front of his well built face, ending just below the ear. He doesn't smile much, but if he does, its a bright smile, lighting up the room. He's about 6', but he generally slouches, giving him more of a 5'9” height. His eyes are the color of shifting sandstone with bright specks permeating them. A long black Victorian trench coat hangs below his knees. The sleeves tightening on his forearms. A hint of a pair of long, black, fingerless gloves can be seen under the strands of white fabric flowing from under his sleeves. He generally wears a Gothic style white tunic with a black leather belt holding it down. His pants are generally a pair of black trousers of light fabric. He refuses to make any clothing that he did not make himself. Everything he wears but his undergarments and boots are of his own making. His boots are leather and go halfway up his calf, ending in a folded down top, no laces.
Personality: Preferring to be on his own, Shadow enjoys the dark, whenever he can, he dims the lights, down to a soft glow, which he much prefers over the harsh glow of florescents. He keeps his room lit with candles and took out all the lights. He is kind to people and very chivalrous. However, he prefers to be alone, so doesn't talk much, so he's not very good with words. He enjoys drawing and when no one is around, singing. He has a rich baritone voice and enjoys singing dark songs. He's nice to those who are brave enough to come talk to him.
his primary mode of living is focused internally, where he takes things in via his five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. his secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and logically.
he is quiet and reserved individuals who are interested in security and peaceful living. he has a strongly-felt internal sense of duty, which lends him a serious air and the motivation to follow through on tasks. Organized and methodical in his approach, he can generally succeed at any task which he undertakes.
he is very loyal, faithful, and dependable. he place great importance on honesty and integrity. he is a "good citizen” who can be depended on to does the right thing for his family and community. While he generally takes things very seriously, he also usually has an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of fun
he tends to believe in laws and traditions, and expect the same from others. he's not comfortable with breaking laws or going against the rules. If he is able to see a good reason for stepping outside of the established mode of doing things, he will support that effort. However, he more often tend to believe that things should be done according to procedures and plans.
he is extremely dependable on following through with things which he has promised. For this reason, he sometimes get more and more work piled on him. Because he has such a strong sense of duty, he may has a difficult time saying "no" when he is given more work than he can reasonably handle. For this reason, he often works long hours, and may be unwittingly takes advantage of.
he will work for long periods of time and put tremendous amounts of energy into doing any task which he see as important to fulfilling a goal. However, he will resist putting energy into things which doesn't make sense to him, or for which he can't see a practical application. he prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when the situation demands it. he like to be accountable for his actions, and enjoy being in positions of authority. he has little use for theory or abstract thinking, unless the practical application is clear.
he has tremendous respect for facts. he hold a tremendous store of facts within himself, which he has gathered through his sensing preference. he may has difficulty understanding a theory or idea which is different from his own perspective. However, if he is shown the importance or relevance of the idea to someone who he respects or cares about, the idea becomes a fact, which he will internalize and support. Once he supports a cause or idea, he or she will stop at no lengths to ensure that he is doing his duty of giving support where support is needed.
he is likely to be uncomfortable expressing affection and emotion to others. However, his strong sense of duty and the ability to see what needs to be done in any situation usually allows him to overcome his natural reservations, and he is usually quite supporting and caring individuals with the people that he love. Once he realizes the emotional needs of those who are close to him, he put forth effort to meet those needs.
he is extremely faithful and loyal. Traditional, he will put forth great amounts of effort at making his home and “family” running smoothly. he care deeply about those close to him, although he usually are not comfortable with expressing his love. he is likely to express his affection through actions, rather than through words.
he has an excellent ability to take any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to completion. he is very hard worker, who does not allow obstacles to get in the way of performing his duties. he does not usually give himself enough credit for his achievements, seeing his accomplishments simply as the natural fulfillment of his obligations.
he usually has a great sense of space and function, and artistic appreciation. his homes are likely to be tastefully furnished and immaculately maintained. he is acutely aware of his senses, and want to be in surroundings which fit his need for structure, order, and beauty.
Under stress, he may fall into "catastrophe mode", where he see nothing but all of the possibilities of what could go wrong. he will berate himself for things which he should has done differently, or duties which he failed to perform. he will lose his ability to see things calmly and reasonably, and will depress himself with his visions of doom.
In general, he has a tremendous amount of potential. Capable, logical, reasonable, and effective individuals with a deeply driven desire to promote security and peaceful living, he has what it takes to be highly effective at achieving his chosen goals - whatever they may be.
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Weaknesses: He is not a social person. He is a very mistrustful person, just doesn't like people that much, and he can't stand to be in a laboratory when there are chemicals around, so basically he just avoids them all together. He can only dim or turn off lights in about a 15' radius. His room is small so he can dim the whole room at once. He also has no idea how to react to base cruelty, he just doesn't know how to respond, it shocks him to no end and he feels it is his duty to stop it. He very prejudiced against scientists, and especially biochemists, perhaps reasonably considering his past. He is also very moody and reckless. Not a good combination if you're 6' tall and hulking.
Strengths: Shadow is very chivalrous, he will not harm anyone unless harmed or challenged upfront. He is very much like Mordred Pendragon to his enemies, but like Arther with his friends. He is very intimidating to those who don't know him, but also very kind. He's very faithful to his friends, what few he has.
History/Family: Both of the his parents died when he was really young and he was raised by relatives. He idolizes one of his parents but dislikes the other. He is the oldest child of a large family (five children) who act openly hostile to him. His family emigrated here recently from Romania. He is the first generation born in this area. The family is respected and trusted.
He was born with an ability to manipulate light. It was discovered when he was a half a year old, because whenever he blinked the lights would dim. He was taken to a laboratory where they conducted tests for months on end. The scientists kept trying to figure out how this strange “power” came to be. He suffered through 6 more years of experimentation. Then after all those years, one of the scientists let slip that his parents were dead. He struck out that night on his own, traveling from place to place.
He was discovered lying in a ditch by a sailor, like him. Jordan, the sailor, took Shadow in and taught him about sailing. Then on the eve of the Summer that Shadow turned 15, Jordan was lynched in the mainland. The people there somehow found out about Jordan's “abilities,” something Shadow had never questioned. He hid out in Jordan's small ship for two full days, not even coming off to drink. Thirst drove him off and he went into the town, where Shadow heard about the mysterious island. He knew that this was his chance and taking what he had and stealing whatever else he needed, he sailed around the Atlantic Ocean by himself. Until, months after being on the ship, he saw a landmass that wasn't on his map. Assuming it was the island, he sailed directly there. To his luck, it was. He went to the school and quickly enrolled.
In Character sample:
The sail pulled tight and Shadow smiled for the first time in weeks. The wind was on his side today. Reaching over to pull an apple out of the barrel, he used his other hand to shift the rudder. It may be on my side, but it's still not the direction I want it to go. He sighed and stood up.
Walking over to the side of the small sailboat, Shade leaned on the rail. Still no land. This is getting ridiculous... did I hear the man right? It was nearly two months since he set out and he was running low on fresh water. He frowned, that would mean going back to the mainland. Sighing again, he checked that the sails and the rigging were tight and walked through the door and into "his" cabin, dimming the already dying candles. He sat at the intricately carved desk and thought, there was little else to do on a day like this. He thought of the laboratory, the cruel scientists, and of the life on the road. Hopefully this "haven" would end that. He thought of Jordan, as close to a father as he could ever have had. He thought back over the "nice" times and over all the escapades that they had been through. Jordan was the only one Shade had ever trusted... That trust was wrenched cruelly away by the mob. The mob that lynched Jordan... Jordan was telekinetic, he could move things with his mind. Apparently someone saw him do it once. The mob would have come the night that Jordan was found out. The cruelty of those faces were burned into his memory. He yearned to go back and kill those... His thoughts strayed over the great revelation that there was a safe haven for him.
He clenched his hands on the dark mahogany desk that hadn't seen sun in so long and thought, This boat, this vessel, this is all I own in the world and, oddly enough, I consider myself a rich man. He sighed again and stood up, stooping out of force of habit. He walked back onto the dusky white-shrouded deck and stopped suddenly as if frozen in a block of ice. A dark outline was visible on the horizon. "Land." The first word he had spoken in over a year. His voice cracked and burned in his throat.
What is the sentence spelt out in the rules?: “Also, it would be best if you thought CAREFULLY about powers that control other people directly. *glare*” I read the rules, and still didn't find anything, I'm guessing this is it.
Gender: Male
Age: 16
Power(s): Light Manipulation, gained at birth. The tests done on him in the laboratory advanced his power further than it would be if he grew up normally with it. During his "tests" the scientists discovered the exact extant that his power could work at the moment. He could create an absolute blackness, bending all light out of this area, about 5 ft any direction from his body, but couldn't extend it past that and could hold it for about 5 minutes. He could also dim any light around him in a 10 ft radius, and for an indefinite amount of time. He knows how to set the sphere and move around inside of it. He hasn't learned how to fight with it, but found it very useful when he was sneaking out of the laboratory. He also can't put out flames or lights, just darken them.
Appearance: Shadow's hair, the color of brown leaves in Fall, falls in front of his well built face, ending just below the ear. He doesn't smile much, but if he does, its a bright smile, lighting up the room. He's about 6', but he generally slouches, giving him more of a 5'9” height. His eyes are the color of shifting sandstone with bright specks permeating them. A long black Victorian trench coat hangs below his knees. The sleeves tightening on his forearms. A hint of a pair of long, black, fingerless gloves can be seen under the strands of white fabric flowing from under his sleeves. He generally wears a Gothic style white tunic with a black leather belt holding it down. His pants are generally a pair of black trousers of light fabric. He refuses to make any clothing that he did not make himself. Everything he wears but his undergarments and boots are of his own making. His boots are leather and go halfway up his calf, ending in a folded down top, no laces.
Personality: Preferring to be on his own, Shadow enjoys the dark, whenever he can, he dims the lights, down to a soft glow, which he much prefers over the harsh glow of florescents. He keeps his room lit with candles and took out all the lights. He is kind to people and very chivalrous. However, he prefers to be alone, so doesn't talk much, so he's not very good with words. He enjoys drawing and when no one is around, singing. He has a rich baritone voice and enjoys singing dark songs. He's nice to those who are brave enough to come talk to him.
his primary mode of living is focused internally, where he takes things in via his five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. his secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and logically.
he is quiet and reserved individuals who are interested in security and peaceful living. he has a strongly-felt internal sense of duty, which lends him a serious air and the motivation to follow through on tasks. Organized and methodical in his approach, he can generally succeed at any task which he undertakes.
he is very loyal, faithful, and dependable. he place great importance on honesty and integrity. he is a "good citizen” who can be depended on to does the right thing for his family and community. While he generally takes things very seriously, he also usually has an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of fun
he tends to believe in laws and traditions, and expect the same from others. he's not comfortable with breaking laws or going against the rules. If he is able to see a good reason for stepping outside of the established mode of doing things, he will support that effort. However, he more often tend to believe that things should be done according to procedures and plans.
he is extremely dependable on following through with things which he has promised. For this reason, he sometimes get more and more work piled on him. Because he has such a strong sense of duty, he may has a difficult time saying "no" when he is given more work than he can reasonably handle. For this reason, he often works long hours, and may be unwittingly takes advantage of.
he will work for long periods of time and put tremendous amounts of energy into doing any task which he see as important to fulfilling a goal. However, he will resist putting energy into things which doesn't make sense to him, or for which he can't see a practical application. he prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when the situation demands it. he like to be accountable for his actions, and enjoy being in positions of authority. he has little use for theory or abstract thinking, unless the practical application is clear.
he has tremendous respect for facts. he hold a tremendous store of facts within himself, which he has gathered through his sensing preference. he may has difficulty understanding a theory or idea which is different from his own perspective. However, if he is shown the importance or relevance of the idea to someone who he respects or cares about, the idea becomes a fact, which he will internalize and support. Once he supports a cause or idea, he or she will stop at no lengths to ensure that he is doing his duty of giving support where support is needed.
he is likely to be uncomfortable expressing affection and emotion to others. However, his strong sense of duty and the ability to see what needs to be done in any situation usually allows him to overcome his natural reservations, and he is usually quite supporting and caring individuals with the people that he love. Once he realizes the emotional needs of those who are close to him, he put forth effort to meet those needs.
he is extremely faithful and loyal. Traditional, he will put forth great amounts of effort at making his home and “family” running smoothly. he care deeply about those close to him, although he usually are not comfortable with expressing his love. he is likely to express his affection through actions, rather than through words.
he has an excellent ability to take any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to completion. he is very hard worker, who does not allow obstacles to get in the way of performing his duties. he does not usually give himself enough credit for his achievements, seeing his accomplishments simply as the natural fulfillment of his obligations.
he usually has a great sense of space and function, and artistic appreciation. his homes are likely to be tastefully furnished and immaculately maintained. he is acutely aware of his senses, and want to be in surroundings which fit his need for structure, order, and beauty.
Under stress, he may fall into "catastrophe mode", where he see nothing but all of the possibilities of what could go wrong. he will berate himself for things which he should has done differently, or duties which he failed to perform. he will lose his ability to see things calmly and reasonably, and will depress himself with his visions of doom.
In general, he has a tremendous amount of potential. Capable, logical, reasonable, and effective individuals with a deeply driven desire to promote security and peaceful living, he has what it takes to be highly effective at achieving his chosen goals - whatever they may be.
Picture(optional):
Weaknesses: He is not a social person. He is a very mistrustful person, just doesn't like people that much, and he can't stand to be in a laboratory when there are chemicals around, so basically he just avoids them all together. He can only dim or turn off lights in about a 15' radius. His room is small so he can dim the whole room at once. He also has no idea how to react to base cruelty, he just doesn't know how to respond, it shocks him to no end and he feels it is his duty to stop it. He very prejudiced against scientists, and especially biochemists, perhaps reasonably considering his past. He is also very moody and reckless. Not a good combination if you're 6' tall and hulking.
Strengths: Shadow is very chivalrous, he will not harm anyone unless harmed or challenged upfront. He is very much like Mordred Pendragon to his enemies, but like Arther with his friends. He is very intimidating to those who don't know him, but also very kind. He's very faithful to his friends, what few he has.
History/Family: Both of the his parents died when he was really young and he was raised by relatives. He idolizes one of his parents but dislikes the other. He is the oldest child of a large family (five children) who act openly hostile to him. His family emigrated here recently from Romania. He is the first generation born in this area. The family is respected and trusted.
He was born with an ability to manipulate light. It was discovered when he was a half a year old, because whenever he blinked the lights would dim. He was taken to a laboratory where they conducted tests for months on end. The scientists kept trying to figure out how this strange “power” came to be. He suffered through 6 more years of experimentation. Then after all those years, one of the scientists let slip that his parents were dead. He struck out that night on his own, traveling from place to place.
He was discovered lying in a ditch by a sailor, like him. Jordan, the sailor, took Shadow in and taught him about sailing. Then on the eve of the Summer that Shadow turned 15, Jordan was lynched in the mainland. The people there somehow found out about Jordan's “abilities,” something Shadow had never questioned. He hid out in Jordan's small ship for two full days, not even coming off to drink. Thirst drove him off and he went into the town, where Shadow heard about the mysterious island. He knew that this was his chance and taking what he had and stealing whatever else he needed, he sailed around the Atlantic Ocean by himself. Until, months after being on the ship, he saw a landmass that wasn't on his map. Assuming it was the island, he sailed directly there. To his luck, it was. He went to the school and quickly enrolled.
In Character sample:
The sail pulled tight and Shadow smiled for the first time in weeks. The wind was on his side today. Reaching over to pull an apple out of the barrel, he used his other hand to shift the rudder. It may be on my side, but it's still not the direction I want it to go. He sighed and stood up.
Walking over to the side of the small sailboat, Shade leaned on the rail. Still no land. This is getting ridiculous... did I hear the man right? It was nearly two months since he set out and he was running low on fresh water. He frowned, that would mean going back to the mainland. Sighing again, he checked that the sails and the rigging were tight and walked through the door and into "his" cabin, dimming the already dying candles. He sat at the intricately carved desk and thought, there was little else to do on a day like this. He thought of the laboratory, the cruel scientists, and of the life on the road. Hopefully this "haven" would end that. He thought of Jordan, as close to a father as he could ever have had. He thought back over the "nice" times and over all the escapades that they had been through. Jordan was the only one Shade had ever trusted... That trust was wrenched cruelly away by the mob. The mob that lynched Jordan... Jordan was telekinetic, he could move things with his mind. Apparently someone saw him do it once. The mob would have come the night that Jordan was found out. The cruelty of those faces were burned into his memory. He yearned to go back and kill those... His thoughts strayed over the great revelation that there was a safe haven for him.
He clenched his hands on the dark mahogany desk that hadn't seen sun in so long and thought, This boat, this vessel, this is all I own in the world and, oddly enough, I consider myself a rich man. He sighed again and stood up, stooping out of force of habit. He walked back onto the dusky white-shrouded deck and stopped suddenly as if frozen in a block of ice. A dark outline was visible on the horizon. "Land." The first word he had spoken in over a year. His voice cracked and burned in his throat.
What is the sentence spelt out in the rules?: “Also, it would be best if you thought CAREFULLY about powers that control other people directly. *glare*” I read the rules, and still didn't find anything, I'm guessing this is it.
