Cast of Characters
Aaron
Human, Male
Combat Master
Jeet Kune Do
Animus of the Cosmos
Shapeshifting: Aaron can change into any animal form, excluding insects and humans. The forms are separate. They do not share wounds, but they also don’t heal while he’s in another form. So if he get cut as an eagle, then changes into a sparrow, the cut will disappear. However, if he changes back to an eagle the cut will reappear.
Preferred Forms
Anaconda (Holds) :)
Cheetah (Speed and claw rips)
Cobra
Eagle (Natural Flying form)
Polar Bear (Brute Strength)
Rat
Wolf (Throat rip into a cheetah claw rip.)
Fighting Style:
Normal: Aaron is a generalist. His skill level is off the scale, as show in his ability to out perform cybered opponents. If his opponent has a weakness, Aaron will use it against him. Aaron also enjoys using a person’s strength against them, especially if a cyber is not used to his enhanced abilities.
Protector: Aaron’s uses his shapeshifting to it’s fullest. After a small adjustment, he becomes proficient in most forms of natural weapons.
Appearance: He is an albino. White skin, white hair, pink eyes, ponytail.
Background: An orphan, Aaron has received extensive training. Taking what he needs from his teachers, he rejects their teachings on the importance of weapons. He has had a dozen different jobs in his life. The one he kept the longest was security tester.
Quirks: Doesn’t believe in cyberware
Arthur
Rat, Male
Appearance: Big, and mean. Looks fairly strong.
Background: Father to Kyle and Eric, has "adopted" Teddy after Jonathan disappeared.
Personality: Fairly abusive father. Something of a sadist.
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Creede
Rabbit, Male
Alchemist/Healer
Warrior of Blood
Blood Shaping
Blood can only enter/leave Creede from cuts or wounds.
Note: Remember, his claws and gums bleed when that weaponry is enhanced.
Appearance: Gray fur, blue eyes. Fairly old.
Background:
Personality: Creede constantly battles a darker version of himself for control of his body.
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Eric
Rat, Male
Appearance: Off-white fur. Small. Always wears long sleeves and pants, even when it’s hot. Generally fearful look. Edgy around sudden movements. Eyes constantly dart from one side to the other.
Background:
Personality: Quiet and nervous.
Quirks: Never speaks.
Jonathan
Rat, Male
Scientist
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Josh
Cat, Male
Appearance: White with orange stripes. One blue eye (left), one green (right). Small for a cat.
Background: Josh is one of the few cats who have adapted to the bloodless environment of Refuge Forest. Friends with Eric, Kyle and Teddy.
Personality: Quiet, reserved and polite. He understands that the fact he is a predator tends to make other animals nervous.
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Kyle
Rat, Male
Appearance: Brown fur. Tall, but skinny. Always wears long sleeves and pants, even when it’s hot. Confident, composed.
Background:
Personality: Because of his father and Teddy’s treatment of him, Kyle has sworn off all violent emotions. Kyle tries to protect his brother by diverting as much of their father and Teddy’s attention to himself as possible.
Quirks:
Code: I am the last link in this chain of suffering. I will not allow myself to add another link. I will not pass my pain to another. I will heal, not harm. I will never raise my hand in anger. I shall comfort, not frighten. I am in control of myself. My abusers have no control.
Mondriant
Sparrow, Male
Psychic Sensitive (Natural)
Psi Empath Healer
Animus of the Stars
Telekinesis- Powered by anger and negative emotions.
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Mondriant has a problem dealing with the constant influx of foreign emotions he receives as a result of his powers. He went berserk a few years ago as a result of being overwhelmed by the violent emotions of several rabid animals. Afterwards he spent time in personal meditation to regain control. This control is evident in his control of himself when he encounters the infected animals.
Shade has been a pillar of strength for him, but Mondriant was becoming dependent on the stability he drew from him. As such, Mondriant has decided to see if he can stand by himself.
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"Hello. I’m an Empath. I like it. I mean, I can heal my friends and tell when they’re in danger. <Sigh Yes, I can sense danger. I tend to be shy; Strong emotions scare and overwhelm me. I hate that part. Losing my sense of self when I’m in crowds is not my idea of a good time. Shade was my stability, and my downfall. With him I could lower my guard, he can calm his own emotions. He used to do that to shield me from the outside onslaught of emotions I always receive, allowing me a few minutes of peace, an escape from the constant pressure of emotions that are not mine. But the price has become too great. Every repast, every moment of peace lowers my ability to control it. The more I rest, the less I can hear my own voice in the flow of feelings. I’m very open, revealing my deeper feelings easily. Turnabout is fair play I suppose. Sometimes, I get flashes of people’s hidden feelings and I feel guilty without giving something back. It hurts. I sometimes see stuff that is best kept hidden. If that occurs, I usually inform the person that I know, apologize for having the knowledge without their permission, and promise to never reveal what I have learned. I have nightmares. Not just any nightmares mind you, but an amalgam of everyone’s hidden fears and emotions. It is frightening. Sometimes, when I’m alone or overwhelmed, I question the existence of my own emotions and mind."
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Rebecca
Human, Female
Scientist
Inventor of Blood-fury
Aaron’s girlfriend
Appearance: Blonde hair, Blue eyes. Glasses.
Background: The daughter of a major megacorp, Rebecca is next in line to be CEO. She has proven herself to be a capable leader and a brilliant scientist.
Personality: Meticulous and a planner, Rebecca prefers high-tech solutions to everyday problems.
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Shade
Bat, Male
Ninja
Shade knows how to fight, hand to hand or with a sword. Shade is most deadly when he blocks out his sight and relies solely on his sonar.
Animus of the Moon
Shadow Mastery- Concealment, Teleport between shadows
Appearance: Black fur, Dark brown eyes.
Background:
Shade has known Mondriant since they were both very young.
Shade's brother was killed when he was young. It was an accident but Shade blames himself.
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Sid
Rat, Male
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Theodore (Teddy)
Rat, Male
Appearance: Big. Big. Big. Teddy is a take on one of his old nicknames, "Bear."
Background: Jonathan’s son
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Timothy
Mouse, Male
Mage
Animus of the Sun
Light Projection- Timothy cannot use this ability when he first acquires it.
Magic (Requires Amulet.)
Flight: One of the few spells he knows on his own.
Martial Art (Requires Amulet.)
Pressure Points: Timothy is capable of numbing areas and limbs. He can fracture bones, rupture internal organs, prevent bleeding, remove hangovers. There’s a decent amount more he can do, this ability crosses the line between martial arts and magic.
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Background:
Timothy used to be a dictator in a futuristic society. He abused his power and ruled with an iron hand. See Black Guard.
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Tim2
Mouse, Male
Ghost
only seen by Timothy
Magic
Detect what is hidden: Watashi wa kakusareta o sathi surimasu.
Timothy’s ‘evil half’
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Wyndle
Squirrel, Female
Knife Thrower
Wyndle is a master marksman, er woman, who can put a dagger through a leaf at 12 yards.
Animus of the Earth
Inertia Control- Wyndle can affect the amount of force an object has. She can reduce an object’s inertia to zero, then throw it, making it’s inertia incredible just before it leaves her hand. In the beginning, this is the only trick she knows.
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Wyndle is an adrenaline junkie. She hates feeling safety, and goes to extreme lengths to take risks. Once she accidentally burned down her house playing with fire.
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