Post by angelofmusic1992 on Aug 7, 2022 16:13:57 GMT
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Name: Spike Spiegel
Age: 18
Powers: Preflexes, can sense most enemy attacks right before they happen
Weaknesses: Can only sense things a few seconds before they happen, and there are still some things he can miss, so it doesn't work 100% of the time. Also has a fear of drowning and small, enclosed spaces
Other Skills: Hand-to-hand combat, firearms, can also drive a motorcycle and knows the basics of flying a helicopter
Occupation: Student
Superhero Name (if any): Cowboy
Backstory: Spike was born to a family that had been superheroes for generations, so becoming one was pretty much decided for him before he had any say. He is the only child of Helga and James Spiegel, so all of his parent's expectations were placed on his shoulders. He fought against the idea of being a superhero a couple of times, but his parents always brought him back in line, so he eventually resigned to his fate. On the outside, he was agreeable and polite. The most trouble he ever got into was maybe playing his guitar too loud or sneaking out a few times when he wasn't supposed to. On the inside, he was depressed and felt like he was a bystander in his own life. He did well at Hero High and got praise from his teachers for his work as a sidekick. He was always close to cracking though, and it finally came to a head on a mission he was on with a superhero. They were tracking a supervillain in an abandoned mine shaft and split up to cover more ground. The whole thing was a trap though and the supervillain set off a bomb to blow up a nearby dam, flooding the place. The superhero managed to escape, Spike wasn't so lucky. He ended up getting trapped in a tunnel and once the place flooded, he almost drowned. He got saved in the nick of time once the superhero found a way to reach him, but the damage was already done. The near-death experience has haunted Spike ever since and changed how he acted. He's become much more of a trouble maker, has gotten into drugs and alcohol, and now has a reputation for being the major party boy on campus. His new behavior has caused him to flunk a lot of his classes and he was held back a year, although his parents are pretty much in denial over his trauma and still want him to become a superhero. Now, Spike's pretty much in limbo, not really looking forward to the future while still trying to get over his near-death experience.
Personality: For the most part, Spike is pretty chill. He doesn't care for drama or a person's backstory. Be nice to him and he'll be nice to you. Be an asshole and he'll just walk away. He can pretty much smuggle anything onto campus. His only rule is that he won't bring super addictive drugs, like cocaine or heroin. He's charismatic, but loves to tease and can be annoying when he wants to be. He loves heavy metal and even managed to scrap together a band that plays at the Crow Bar every once in a while, although whether they're actually good or not is debatable. He keeps his true feelings bottled up, you'll have to chip away at his walls before he'll finally fess up. He's loyal and protective to the people he cares about. If he loses his temper, he's a force to be reckoned with. He can get bored easily and is always down to have a good time The most common symptoms of his trauma are nightmares and his hands shaking.
Face Claim: Spike Spiegel (Cowboy Bebop)