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THE UNCOOL KID
BASICS
He lives in a world where everyone has superpowers. All the cool kids have pyrokinesis or blasting powers, but his power is psychometry, so he's considered "uncool" in his neighbourhood. On top of that, he's a big klutz.
LIKES
MushroomsDark places
Open spaces
Bats
Lemonade
Destroying brick walls (for getting in his way)
DISLIKES
Classical music
Bicycles (and cycling)
Extremely furry animals/pets with a lot of fluff
Brick walls
ABILITY
Gifted with psychometry, the ability to "view" the past of an object or person upon touching the target. Sometimes it works for a particular location by him simply being present in the area. In general, the further back in time it is, the harder it is to retrieve. Generally doesn't use his abilities in front of others.
OTHER:
- Weapon of choice: his fists, with a free-style fighting style. Calculated, seasoned with some spontaneity to keep opponents on their toes
- A decent mid-distance runner
PERSONALITY
self-conscious | sensitive | moody | hot-headed | sceptical | goof
Though he would hate to openly admit it, he is sensitive to how others view and think of him. He takes to heart what others say about him, which can cause some unease and anxiety for him.
He's also more keenly sensitive to the emotions of others than he might admit. Perhaps empathetic is the word, but he certainly doesn't act like he is. If not pressured, he tends to be hesitant when expressing himself or saying what he thinks is the right thing to say.
Because of his receptivity to the thoughts of others, he can be rather easily provoked, and is likely to prefer settling a dispute in a fight than with words. That being said, this trait does lend a bit of a competitive edge to him, giving him motivation to come out on top of others.
Generally looks like he's in a bad mood most of the time, and that's partly because he has a gruff kind of nature, so he may come off that way to others, and partly because he is probably genuinely iffed at something or life in general.
Another thing is that he really likes to see things before he believes something. He actually knows to take a grain of salt with any rumours or stories he might hear.
He's also very clumsy. More injuries from walking into things than getting into fights.
BACKSTORY
Third son, youngest with two older brothers. His father wasn't around a lot due to work, so he sees his brothers as his role models and confidantes. His mother was.. well, motherly. And not afraid to embarrass him. Having had two teenagers before him, she was/is well adept at dealing with his mood swings.
His neighbourhood was a bit of disreputable one, including the school he attends. In his town, it's common for kids to wreak havoc or fight each other in the name of reputation, dominance or power. Hence, it's generally considered good to have destructive powers, like fire control or strength enhancement.
Naturally, an ability like his wasn't considered very cool, but having grown up in this 'the strong win and the weak get beaten down' environment, he wants to be able to fit in with the 'cool' group. Sometimes some groups let him hang around them. He's a bit of a drifter, spending time from group to group, avoiding 'enemy' status even if hangs with rival groups sometimes. He does have a few close friends he brings around with him, or vice versa.
TRIVIA
Trips easily, may be seen looking like he's day dreaming or out of it
Used to bite his fingers when nervous, though has suppressed that now
DESIGN NOTES
None
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