Appearance (picture or brief description):
Though the picture doesn't get it across, she's tall, a few inches over six feet, and quite bulky, covered in lean, wiry, powerful muscle. Her usual outfit consists of a white tanktop, a red and white jacket (pictured), a pair of white cargo pants, and a pair of white sneakers with red stripe.

Name: Tori Frejsdottir
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Species: Human

Aura/Symblance: Tori has a bit of a bizarre semblance, and one that caters perfectly to her personality. She can naturally see the aura of others as a bright haze surrounding their body, and at a thought, she can consciously shift any amount of her own golden-yellow aura off of her and onto another. This essentially lets her be a mobile guard unit; if any member of her team runs into trouble and their aura starts depleting, she'll know, and she'll bolster it with her own at the cost of her own vulnerability. Because of this, she has exercised and trained ceaselessly to the point of having a huge amount of raw aura. Just to be very clear, she can only control her own aura, nobody else's.

Sexual Orientation: While it would be incorrect to say she's asexual and aromantic, it's close. Tori has never even considered forming a romantic or sexual relationship, though she isn’t unable to. On the off chance she does, she’s straight.

Team: WNTR
Where Are They From: A small town in the north region of Atlas

Personality (At least a paragraph): Tori is, in more ways than one, a guardian, and allergic to bullshit. Generally brusque and gruff to those that she finds even the smallest bit suspicious, she's extraordinarily protective of her friends and team members, and will not hesitate to get up in your face if you try something that endangers those that she cares for. That’s not to say she doesn’t have a fun side; in fact, she thrives on attention and loves being at the center of things, especially parties. If she views you as a threat, though—to herself or her friends—she will not hesitate to drop you. As a byproduct of this straightforward nature, she is brutally honest to everyone, and has no stomach for liars. No matter the motive. In her mind, lying is, without exception, a bad thing to do. As much as she wants to protect people, she has a tendency of not taking care of herself, and often ends up sleeping through the day because she’s so exhausted from pushing herself past when she already should’ve rested.

Bio(1-3 paragraphs): What’s that? You want to hear about my past?

Sure, I guess. Order another round, I might be a little while.

I was born up north of here. Real little town called Svartheim, barely a blip on the map. Mostly farmers, and some retired hunters like my dad. So me, my dad Bjorn, my mom Frej, and my younger brother Ander—wait, really? I never told you guys I had a brother? Weird—we all lived together in this big house in the middle of town, right? Think about that for a sec. Poor town, wilderness all around, big mansion with one family living in it, mostly malnourished, weak peasants. Svartheim’s the kind of place that draws bandits.

So I was sitting by the windowsill embroidering—hey, don’t laugh, I wasn’t always this unfeminine—when I looked out the window and saw a plume of smoke. I didn’t think it was much, but it slowly spread until there were six or seven pillars rising into the sky. I don’t know what’s going on, so I go to ask my dad, right? And he’s lying there in bed, not paying any attention. I try to talk to him, but if you think I’m stubborn, you’ve never seen my dad. I swear he rolled his eyes when I ran off too.

Outside, I ducked out of sight, just wanting to find out what was going on, when I see it: Ander is on the ground, a man with a huge sword just raising it above his head for the killing blow on my brother. And you all know me. You know that won’t stand. Feeling powerless, I reached out my hand to Ander for what I thought was the last time, then fwoosh! I felt empty and cold and useless, and I watched the sword swing down at Ander’s neck…

And it bounced.

It bounced right off him, leaving him even more confused than that highwayman.

Soon after, the bandits left permanently. And good riddance. So after I saved Ander’s life, my dad finally got a clue and enrolled me in real education. And that brings me here, to this city, and this school in general. You learn how to fight to protect something you know you love, and to not take no for an answer. What’s not to like?

Damnit, I've been talking too long and now my throat’s dry. Where’s the second round?

Likes(At least 3): She finds polishing her gauntlets very therapeutic, and takes great pride in keeping them. In general, she's fastidious, generally taking over the responsibility of keeping her team's dorm neat.She loves nature, especially the mountains. While it's not something she likes more than anything else, per se, she enjoys exercising and is proud of her fitness (also don't tell anyone but occasionally she goes into town with a fake ID and gets absolutely smashed).
Dislikes(At least 3): Though it contrasts heavily with her general cleanliness, she can't stand studying, as she can never focus on schoolwork for very long. As a rule, she generally doesn't like chaos and disorder. Her greatest dislike, however, is duplicity. She vehemently hates two-faced people, and finds it difficult to even tolerate being around them.
Strengths(3-5): 1: Tori is...musclebound. As a byproduct of the training that strengthened her aura, her physical body grew too. She is immensely strong.
2: In her own words, “I dare you to try killing me.” Between her weapon and the sheer volume of her aura, she can take a preposterous amount of punishment and pain before ever really suffering through bodily harm. She is the archetypical ‘immovable object.’
3: Though if she doesn’t like you she’s stubborn as a mule, to those that she knows and trusts she’s a very calm person, relaxed and ready to go with the flow. She remains calm under pressure, and if the leader is incapacitated, Tori often ends up attempting unconsciously to fill their shoes.

Weaknesses(3-5): 1: Though she has a lot of aura, it’s usually dispersed around her team, leaving her with the same as anyone else, if not less. Even if she is in possession of her aura, she has no idea how to use it offensively with any technique short of “just hit it really hard.”
2: No ranged capabilities whatsoever.
3: Tori can be a bit obsessive about protection, to the point where if an ally is wounded in a battle—even if it’s barely anything—she destroys herself over not being able to help them.

Theme Song(Optional): I Will Not Bow, by Breaking Benjamin

Extra: Tori has dubbed her weapon Frigg. It is a DBPG, or Dust-Barrier Projector Gauntlets. With her usual straightforward self, Tori styled it in the fashion of two massive, enormously heavy full-metal gauntlets that encase her arms all the way down to the elbow, heavier than most could lift with one hand. They possess no ranged capabilities, and no special way to augment her punching force (whether it needs augmenting at all is debatable). However, she can insert vials of dust in the side and project the dust in front of her hands to form a barrier. As would be expected, different types of dust produce different types of barriers. While she only needs a single hand to create the barrier, a one-handed shield is relatively small and fragile. With hands linked, however, she can create a much more substantial breathing-room space, able to handle even a short volley of artillery fire. If she wants to further bolster the defensive capabilities of her gauntlets, she can encase the barrier of dust with her aura, leaving her personal self with less defense, but everything behind the barrier pretty damn safe. They don't collapse at all, so whenever she's not using them, she straps them to her back. That's quite a feat in itself, as the fists of these gauntlets are about half the size of her torso.

While she is not aromantic, she is definitely aromatic. Honor your typography sins.

Additional oversized image displaying his weapons and contrasting his clothing choices with one another; please ignore anything that isn't the man in the middle of the image.

Name: Vladimir Plasimov-Drakka
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Species: Human
Aura/Semblance: Scarlet

Sexual Orientation: Bisexual, leaning heterosexual
Team: VNLA
Where Are They From: Atlas
Personality: Vladimir is kind of a dick, to say the least. Though he holds himself to be an intellectual and pragmatist, and is at least charismatic enough to back up his smarts when he needs to, he is also manipulative, domineering, egotistical, and generally arrogant, reflecting in how he fights: a brutal, unpolished, and power-focused style far detached from what one would expect of his noble upbringing, more like street brawling than any particular manner of swordsmanship. Additionally, he generally considers most humans beneath him, let alone the historically less privileged Faunus; therefore, he is also somewhat racist, though ultimately not cripplingly so, at least compared to his other more prevalent flaws.
To say the least, he is not easily liked by most; however, he does hold a certain degree of honour in his persona, preferring to duel rather than ambush anyone he does fight, and tends to be drawn to certain types of people who appeal to him as friends, rather than foes. In the rare case that somebody manages to get on and stay on his good side, he is more likely to engage in long discussions with them about his worldview, and ultimately discuss aspects of his psyche that stay hidden from others for the most part. This does not make him pleasant, per se, underneath his generally-awful actions, but said actions tend to be more understandable as a result.


Likes:

• Himself
• Fighting
• Proving he's the best

Dislikes:

• The Morgenstern Family
• Faunuses, to some extent
• Most other people
• Being shown up

Strengths:

• Physically powerful
• Well-rounded and adaptable combat style
• Pragmatic, in that he is savvy and calculating, able to predict what others are likely to do next, especially in a fight
• Intelligent and knowledgable
• Charismatic

Weaknesses:

• Arrogant to a fault
• Manipulative and domineering
• Master of none
• Serious anger issues
• Overdosing on Dust injection may result in severe harm to his body

Theme Song:

Extra: Around the time he and Jonathan were enrolled into their private academy, Vladimir was given his signature weapons by his adoptive father: Maw and Breath, a large cruciform longsword and an oversized pistol respectively, both possessing the capacity to open up into viciously barbed multi-toothed constructs, closing around foes like multi-directional beartraps with enough force to restrain even a trained Huntsman or Huntress by threatening serious injury to anything that struggles in their grasp. Furthermore, Breath's beartrap possesses the (optional) capacity to be launched with some force by firing the weapon whilst it is deployed, letting it restrain a foe from a great distance, remaining connected to the handle of the gun by a thick metal wire to drag the victim back toward Vladimir for a closer-ranged pummelling.

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Name: Serafina Sarabande
Weapon Name: Vindicator
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Species: Human

Aura: Sea Blue

Semblance:
Arsenal - Serafina unlocks her weapon's alternate forms and gains mastery in their use. Her weapon is capable of becoming a Minigun, Scoped Rail Gun, Shotgun, and Double Edged Longsword Mode.

• Minigun - Six Barrelled monstrosity that shreds anything in its path rapidly.
• Scoped Rail Gun - A powerful precision rifle that can fire dust-enhanced particles across large distances.
• Shotgun - Boom! Schkchk! Self-Explanatory. Blade available for Melee.
• Double-Edged Longsword - Melee Only, can be enhanced using Dust.

Sexual Orientation: Flexible
Team: SFYR
Where Are They From: Mistral

Personality:
A polite and well-versed girl with a heart that has enough space to accommodate every single person in Remnant. Warm welcomes and tasty sunlit picnics are the bread and butter of this lady's key attempts to winning a person's heart. Her naturally trusting and open armed approach has earned her many friends in the past-- both of sweet and savoury in nature wrapped around her fingers. Despite such a naive outlook of life; her performance under pressure are calculative and serious... Preferring to outsmart an opponent rather than use brute force. As such-- she is heavily reliant upon teamwork and strategy; almost as though impossible (sometimes) when working with other people than herself.

Bio(1-3 paragraphs):
Yet another upper class woman in the midst of Atlas' ever excelling ranks of Huntresses. Born to Kaito and Ferisa Sarabande is what uncommonly known as the Daimyō of Sarabandes-- the people know her as Sweet Serafina.

As all upper classmen of Mistral, Serafina is famously known for her exceptional skill and art in the culinary field and longsword fencing. She has earned the title of Culinary Arts Master title at the age of 13 under no specific tutelage and recently attained the rank of Maestra in Longsword Fencing, with tutelage of a renowned Maestro-- Jannes-Hnnck "Jhin" Caultzfield.

A common sight among the people is Serafina herself travelling down from her estate to cities and villages in order to continue creating art and great food from locally sourced ingredients and her own range of seemingly always-ready secret ingredients. She would cook and distribute her creations free of charge and teach them as she prepares her meals there. This goes without saying; villagers love her.

The Vindicator was a heirloom gift that Ferisa had passed onto her. A grand and fearsome sight beheld Serafina as she gandered upon its intricacies. The touch of her fingertips woke the beast from its slumber as its exterior flared to life with a glistening blue glow as it awakened Sera's Aura and Semblance. Its soothing light soon glew brightly and disappeared as if another dimension had swallowed its existence, followed by a trail of beautiful ocean sparks that covered her body.

Thereafter-- Grimm attacks had become more common and frequent. It was high-time that Serafina needed to address the problem in order to protect the surrounding villages of Mistral. Haven Academy at the time had rejected her Entry, and was forced to leave Mistral in order to seek an alternative option... That is when Atlas Academy opened their gates for the young Daimyō.

Likes(At least 3):
Cheesecakes
Picnics (that's how she wins you)
Friends (that's what she gets from the picnics)
Fibres (Making sure no toxins are causing her bad things)
Proteins (Making sure her back doesn't break)

Dislikes(At least 3):
Celery (she absolutely cannot fathom those who eat them raw)
Getting Soaked (cause people tend to gawk)
People Rejecting her Sandwiches (guess what? No friends then...)
People who reject hugs (If you're a boy, REALLY? That's two things you hate!)

Strengths(3-5):

• Teamwork - She willingly cooperates with a plan if made and execute them to the best of her ability unquestionably.
• Versatile - Her Semblance allows her to be positioned in every single type of scenario with maximum effectiveness.
• Longsword Mastery - Serafina is a master in Longsword Techniques, employing effective close-quarters combat manoeuvres to control her enemies' attacks or to slaughter them.

Weaknesses(3-5):

• Soft Hearted - She will unconditionally take specific actions she deems either inhumane or just plain wrong. If her enemy shows signs of surrender and defenselessness-- she will vouch for the person's right to remain alive.
• Frantic - If teamwork crumbles and they resort to solidarity; Serafina reacts instinctively than strategically in a panic to gather things together.
• Aura Exhaustion - Switching between her weapon's alternate modes will rapidly drain Serafina's aura until completely depleted-- to which it would revert back to its original form.

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Appearance:

Name: Rosetta Tarantella
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Species: Human

Aura/Semblance: Rosetta’s semblance gives her the ability to shoot webbing from her hands, which can be used for a variety of purposes, such as binding an enemy or as an impromptu rope or swing. She is capable of using her own webbing without getting stuck to it.

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Team: SFYR
Where Are They From: Vale

Personality: Rosetta was raised an aristocrat, and this upbringing has coloured her personality. She is formal and polite in her speech, mostly because she was raised to do so, and not out of any real belief in the need for politeness. In fact, when given a good reason to forget formalities, she’ll gladly mock people to the full extent of her ability. However, she has been brought up with a fairly high degree of self-restraint, and tends not to turn hostile except when faced with enmity from others.

Her current goal in life is simply to enjoy herself in accordance with her own whims. When not engaged in any tasks, Rosetta will likely be found searching for some means of entertaining herself. Her self-indulgence has not given way to laziness, however, as Rosetta firmly believes that leisure ought to be earned in full. Rosetta is exceptionally professional when it comes to any work she has done, and she will do her best to see she does a job properly, with no corners cut or unsatisfied parties. She is also quite proud of the work she does, and if she feels she is being criticized on it unfairly, she will make a fuss about it.

Bio: The Tarantella family is one with an aristocratic background and a long tradition of martial service. As her father Claudio’s oldest child, Rosetta was the focus of his efforts to build a worthy successor to the household. He tutored her closely in the use of weapons and in the manner he expected her to conduct herself as a member of the Tarantella family. While she disliked the rigidity of it all as a child, Rosetta soon grew into the role and appreciated the lessons and skills her father imparted upon her. Most if not all of the values she holds true were those she picked up from her father’s tutelage.

For all the oversight her father took in making sure she grew up properly, he was very liberal with her when he was not training her in any fashion. He told her he did not mind what she did so long as she remained true to what he had taught her, and so she was free to wander around the place of her birth and seek out her own entertainment. Rosetta soon found herself going to all kinds of strange places in her quest to for merriment and diversion, some of which few would consider a place to attract a woman of wealth and high birth. She once had a bodyguard that was new to the job and didn’t understand how her family worked. When she told him they were to go to some dodgy night club in a district of ill repute, her called her father to let him know. Claudio plainly told the bodyguard that he himself had been there many times and it was a great place. That bodyguard quickly realised the Tarantella family didn’t care much for appearances or sensibilities as long as they got their jobs done.

Given the nature of the Tarantella family, it soon became a tradition of theirs to forgo Beacon Academy in favour of Atlas, as they much preferred the military links the local academy possessed. Rosetta did not particularly care which school she went to, so she blithely went along with her father’s decision to send her to there. As far as Rosetta is concerned, her time at Atlas will simply be another leg in her journey to being a professional huntress, and she does not as of yet expect anything special to occur there.

Likes:
-New experiences
-Gourmet food
-Doing a job well

Dislikes:
-Being criticized
-Preachy people
-Staying too long in one place

Strengths:

-Professionalism: Rosetta has a drive to do any task set to her properly and with finesse. It is not enough for her to simply get through a job; she must do it as perfectly as humanly possible.

-Tolerant: Rosetta is someone who can put up with a lot, if only due to her nonchalance towards anything that doesn’t directly concern her. She won’t pursue people over their shortcomings, even if she wouldn’t tolerate them in herself.

-Precise: Rosetta has a keen set of eyes, and is good at spotting small details as well as hitting her targets right in the sweet spots.

Weaknesses:

-Proud: Rosetta takes great pride in her work, and if she feels she has done the job right, she won’t be happy to be told she has done it wrong. If she has made up her mind, it can be hard to convince her she may in fact be wrong.

-Cold: While far from unpleasant, Rosetta is not a terribly empathetic person underneath all the formalities. She is not easily moved to emotion and may be apathetic towards the plights of others. Her only real concern is getting things done the right way.

-Unadaptive: Rosetta has a highly particular method of fighting; she likes to pick her target and take them down efficiently. If she is suddenly assaulted by a second opponent, she will not take well to it. In a nutshell, it upsets her methods to be faced with more than one enemy at a time.

Extra: Rosetta’s weapon is a lance that can transform into a high velocity rifle by means of the lance head being unhinged and folded back, revealing the rifle barrel within. The rifle delivers high powered shots capable of piercing armour, though it has a slow rate of fire.

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Name: Helen Troy
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Species: Human
Aura/Symblance: Gold
Trojan Horse:
Helen can summon a powerful gold armoured stallion that she named Odysseus who mainly answers to her. It is much faster and durable than a regular steed and when Helen is in contact (aka riding it), it can become undetectable to the enemy until she gets off. When not in use, it “vanishes” until it is called for again. The longer it is in use however, the more energy is required.
Sexual Orientation: Bi
Team: ASHE
Where Are They From: Mistral
Personality: Helen thinks highly of herself, in terms of beauty and skills. Because of her family, she has learned to be tough and somewhat manipulative. Finding out what makes other’s weak and break is her charm. She is extremely loyal however, to those whom she sees as friends and to her team. She’s one to take charge when times get desperate but recognize leadership quality in others respectfully. She hides the truth about her family’s true connections but still takes pride and uphold the fact that she will be in a seat of power & wealth one day.
Bio: Helen was born into a powerful upper class family. The Troys has strong ties and influence to the Mistral Council and Mistral itself. But the Troys play a large role in corruption within Mistral, as far as having control in one of the largest black markets in Remnant. Helen grew up knowing one day she’d have to take over the family criminal business, an heiress to a throne soaked in blood.
But deep down, she questions whether this life is for her. And despite her father being the center of crime in Mistral and overall a scary dude, he is loving and supportive of his daughter trying new things. So, Helen set her sights on becoming a huntress and looked to Atlas Academy to challenge herself. Though her end game is to still take over the family business, it is in her best interest to see the world and know the people outside her own.
Likes: Power, Victory, Herself, Money, Close Friends, Luxury, sweets, tea,
Dislikes: Disloyalty, Cowardice, Being put down, Humiliation, Getting dirty, Cheaters, apples
Strengths:
Manipulation: She is great at manipulating those who are of weaker mind and will. The skill of manipulating people is something almost everyone in the Troy family is gifted at.
Beauty: Helen’s looks isn’t just for show, she uses it like a skill. It makes it easier to manipulate people, to gain trust, to charm. She pushes past the stereotypical “blonde bimbo” type but will use it when it gives her a sneaky advantage.
Loyalty: Despite her background and how she acts, she’s extremely loyal to those whom she trusts. Even putting her life on the line if it means keeping those she loves safe.
Weaknesses:
Pride: They say having too much pride can lead to downfall.
Secrets: Helen’s criminal throne must stay hidden from everyone else not directly involved. It could mean the end to her family’s wealth and power.
Speed: Helen sacrificed speed in order to focus mastering her strength to wield her weapon easier and relies on her symblance to get around on the battlefield.

Theme Song: Le Bien Qui Fait Mal
Extra:
-She models for a fashion magazine "Mistral Trends" back home during the summer
What her father looks like:

Name: Eadgar Bjarki Grauwulf


Gender: Male

Age: 17

Species: Faunus(Wolf Tail)

Aura/Semblance: Gray/Attack Prediction

Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual

Team: ASHE

Where Are They From: Menagerie

Personality: Eadgar is one of those lone wolf, pardon the pun, types that most people either wanna be like or be with. However, he could care less what those people think. All he cares about are those close to them. If they think he's alright then he feels alright. The emotions he has are affected by how his family and friends feel and think about him. He's not a social butterfly, but he basically molds his life around who his friends are. Yet, he is still extremely lazy and cynical no matter who he is hanging around. He also has some major anger issues. He doesn't care enough to address his own problems though.

Bio: Eadgar was born as the youngest son of his family. He has an older brother and two older sisters. His family is very connected to the extended family most taking the mentality that wolves have of being in a pack. Despite this Eadgar felt out of place among them. They all seemed to be fine with being stuck on Menagerie, but Eadgar couldn't stand it. He was pretty much in a constant state of being pissed off about the fact that the human politicians found a way to compromise with the Faunus giving them this island. He was even angrier that the Faunus leaders agreed.

When he grew older and had enough money to pay his way on a boat he left without any word. He did leave a note stating his feelings on the Faunus circumstances, that he would be alright, and that he was searching for the White Fang. He had heard many stories of the Grimm, but before arriving at mainland he hadn't actually seen one. While on his way to a location he believed the White Fang to be at, he came across a small town that was having a Grimm problem. An Alpha Beowolf had found it's way to this town after a battle with huntsman that killed it's pack but was killed in return by the Grimm. The people were frantically trying to escape when the leader of the small town saw Eadgar walking in their direction. The man ran to Eadgar and started begging him to help the people get to safety. He was about to refuse and move along when he saw that the Grimm was about to attack a young Faunus.

Eadgar leapt into action. He ran to the defense of the child and fought the monster. He was lucky that the Grimm had just come from a fight because if it hadn't have been wounded before he definitely wouldn't have beaten it. The town applauded him despite the fact he was obviously a Faunus. Eadgar had always thought that humans despised his race mainly in part because he had never met a human on Menagerie. This event started changing his viewpoint a little and by the time he found the White Fang he had interacted with many other humans that actually seemed to appreciate the Faunus. There were still the occasionally bigoted ones that harassed him just for existing but they were not as many in the area he was travelling.

When he finally found the White Fang he joined without hesitation. There was nothing he wouldn't do to get equal rights for his people. He was quite wrong in his assumption. From what he heard on Menagerie he was very surprised at the way the White Fang was conducting themselves. He was ordered to steal, destroy, and fight anyone who seemed to be against Faunus in anyway. After about a year of being a member the thing that finally pushed him over the edge was when he was ordered to hunt down and kill one of the people who betrayed the White Fang. At first he was fine with following through with the order. He eventually tracked the traitor to Atlas, but he didn't expect what he found. The man had abandoned the White Fang to be with his human wife. The man easily beat Eadgar due to being much better a fighter. The man didn't kill Eadgar though instead opting to explain why he left. Over the next few days Eadgar became even more disillusioned to the way the White Fang was by living among the humans instead of fighting them. Both the man and Eadgar knew that if he went back having failed his mission they would both be in danger and so would the family of this man. Not knowing what to do Eadgar asked the person he had been sent to kill what to do. The only idea he had was for Eadgar to abandon the White Fang and attend Atlas Academy.

Likes(At least 3):

• Meat
• Sleeping
• Solitude

Dislikes(At least 3):

• Political and bigoted Humans
• Fighting
• Being woken up

Strengths:

• Has heightened senses
• Very agile and strong in a fight
• Fiercely loyal
• Excellent tracker

Weaknesses:

• Cynical
• Overprotective to the point of endangering self to save others
• Slow to act unless given direct orders
• Anger issues
• Lazy

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Extra:
His weapon is a spear that turns into a sniper rifle.

Name: Gandivadhanvan Arjuna

Gender: Male

Age: 18

Species: Human

Colour Achromatic/White

Sexual Orientation: Nobody's actually asked.

Hometown: Atlas

Team: ASHE

Semblance: वज्रधर ~ Vajradhara
The powers granted to Arjuna by his semblance allow him to manifest harsh light from his body and weapons, a reflection of his intense desire to enforce good and cleanse sins and ignorance from his foes. Bright white energies, whether in the form of a simple ball to illuminate his surroundings or a sudden, incredible flash to blind his foes, can be formed anywhere on him or anything he holds, and it is in this manner that he most commonly makes use of this power. However, this power can extend, with extra exertion, to creating almost solid light, gleaming like diamonds, in his hands, particularly when he is in need of a more powerful arrow. It is quite energy-intensive, placing a toll on his body if used repeatedly.

Weapon(s): गाण्डीव ~ Gandiva
A decorated recurve bow of immense weight and size, the Gandiva is Arjuna's signature and beloved weapon, acting as the tool upon which he delivers his judgement upon those in his path. Its range of several miles is immense, and the tremendous force behind each of its shots exceeds even the power of a portable missile launcher. Any arrow, no matter how simple, fired from the bow is amplified in strength, and in the skilled, bleeding hands of Arjuna, strike true with the sounds of rumbling thunder. One hundred and eight bowstrings adorn the weapon, allowing multiple projectiles to emerge from its glowing body at once. It is even said that Arjuna can blot out the sky on his lonesome, readying hundreds of arrows in his bow to be fired for an instant. While he is capable of using traditional arrows for this purpose, his main quiver hangs from his hip, containing Dust which he can manipulate into any necessary shape (although far often than not, into the projectiles of his weapon).

When not wielding his mighty bow, Arjuna wields an unnamed sword, "with blade long and carved with the image of a toad and head shaped as a toad's mouth". Though basic in purpose, its strong and durable nature suits his purposes well when within the sight of his enemies, and when unused is hidden by a sheath of aging leather.

Personality: Noble and regal in both speech and demeanour, Arjuna is almost the very image of a knightly gentleman. He is consistently opposed to what he perceives as injustice, offering his blade in the service of the good and right path. He views it as a duty of a Hunter, a guardian of humanity against the forces of the Grimm, to also guard against all the ills and sins affecting his brethren. However, as a member of Atlas Academy, at times he must balance his desire to fight for the light with his obligations to the Kingdom. To break one's vows is something he considers disgusting, viewing one's vows as of utmost importance.

Indeed, he is always quick to act when there is trouble brewing or when someone appears to be suffering. While seemingly aloof and uncaring due to his formal, collected demeanour, the white-haired young man will not spurn away another if they are truly in need, not when he feels honorbound to render assistance if it is truly needed. If he considers that one's situation is being exaggerated, he will turn his gaze away to deal with what he considers more of a meaningful issue. No matter how heroic he may be in his heart, Arjuna is not possessing of infinite patience, and is someone who tends to dislike it when others waste his time on things they could resolve themselves, a sign of what he views to be true sloth.

Even Arjuna himself is afflicted with sin, no matter how much he fights to strike it down. The young man is highly proud of his own skills, confident in the power he possesses and the strength of his actions. This is not to say that he is an overly haughty or arrogant individual (even if it may seem that way), but he is always confident in what he can achieve. What this prodigious young man says is what he believes can be his truth, and no matter what, he will seek to fulfil it. Every action he undertakes is with immense diligence, shirking from no difficulty, so he refuses to allow his efforts to be stymied. He is proud of his power, and it is his belief that his power will carry his aims to fruition.

Pride and honor are incredibly important to Arjuna. He believes them to be necessary to living a valorous life, and views one's deeds as the greatest indicator of one's strengths. Thus to insult these qualities, to either dismiss them as useless or as illogical, is the same to him as denying one's very spirit and self. Though far from truly haughty, an attack on his pride will rapidly incite him to anger, and his anger is a terrifying force to behold indeed. As a man always seeking to be patient, it usually takes much to bring out his rage, but he considers insults on his honour to be quite severe, and those who dare to dismiss valour tend to be on the receiving end of his emotions.

It's fortunate that little makes him truly angry, although certain individuals in his family or the forces of darkness can incite him rather quickly. The anger of Arjuna is not a particularly kind thing to observe, full of rage and disgusting hatred to the extent that one could almost mistake him for the sins he seeks to combat. He always seeks to restrain this side of him, but in his moments of great rage, his efforts become moot.

Some would also describe Arjuna as a particularly idealistic figure, especially due to the importance upon which he places upon his duties, pride and honour. It can appear somewhat stubborn of him to refuse to let go of those concepts, and while he is perfectly capable of pragmatism when needed, he still has a slightly zealous adherence to his virtues. At times he can also be rather chauvinistic, refusing to lay a hand on a woman no matter how strong she may be. Otherwise, he is a perfectly reasonable person, one with strong convictions that he seeks to challenge others with.

Despite his formalities and seeming distance to others, he is in possession of a surprisingly dry sense of humour, and is still humble enough to laugh (incredibly rarely) at what is amusing without feeling a loss to his pride.

Biography: Born as simply Arjuna, the young man whom would later adopt the courtesy title of Gandivadhanvan came from a long line of warriors originally native to Remnant's south before their eventual displacement during the Great War. As the eldest son in his clan, he grew up learning from the tales of his ancestors, of their valour in battle and their desire to live and die in an honourable manner, an experience that drove him to become the successor to their ideals. Knowing of the dangers posed to the world by the foes outside the walls and mountains, the young Arjuna threw himself into his training, braving the harsh cold and painful movements that were necessary for him to become even a match for the ancestors he sought to resemble.

Day by day, he would train, putting every effort into becoming a knightly figure worthy of the accolades of his ancestors. To protect the people and fight sin, he swore fealty to the Kingdom itself, becoming a member of the combat schools and pushing himself through their intense training regimens. As a subject of the Atlesian realm, he knew what duties laid ahead of him, what foes he would need to defeat and what obligations he needed to fulfil. And it was in this understanding that he found himself entering Atlas Academy itself, becoming one of the Hunters that would serve the needs of the kingdom.

The Gandiva, the ancient mighty bow of his clan, found its way into his hands as he took his first steps into the hunting world. It was there that Arjuna chose the courtesy title of Gandivadhanvan, announcing to the world his new role as the bearer of the ideals his ancestors had embodied, and of his transition into what he viewed as adulthood. From there, he would continue his fight for justice, no matter how much his own ideals would conflict with Atlas' commands.

The path he has chosen to walk is one he seeks to traverse alone.

Likes:

• Combat
• Justice
• Archery and Swordsmanship
• Folkloric and mythological tales
• Literary works
• Potato salad

Dislikes:

• Sinners
• Cowardice
• Monsters
• Dishonour
• Those without conviction
• Plain wheat biscuits
• The expenses required to maintain a large Dust supply
• The Schnee monopoly on Dust

Strengths:

• Arjuna is an incredibly skilled archer, with impeccable aim and draw-strength. Indeed, merely to hold his bow requires immense power, which he makes significant use of to fire his arrows.
• His swordsmanship, while not at the level of his archery, is rather skillful as well.
• The physical strength necessary for the use of his weapon is immense, and as a result Arjuna too is stronger than the average Hunter.
• He's highly skilled in the manipulation of Dust, particularly for the purpose of his arrows.

Weaknesses:

• His intense focus on his pride and honour can blind him to more pragmatic, optimal choices, and while he may understand that to be the case, tends to stubbornly choose to walk on his own path even when it may be incorrect.
• The use of Gandiva is highly Dust-intensive, and thus Arjuna takes care not to use up his powerful Dust arrows. When they are expended, it takes a great amount of time and money to be replenished, forcing him to use simple arrows instead, or drain more of his aura on forming the light arrows.
• When enraged, Arjuna can easily lose sight of himself, acting in a highly irrational and illogical manner in a zealous quest to take out those who he feel have wronged him and committed sin.

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Extra: He's ambidextrous, and works part-time as a waiter despite his hunting duties (to pay for Dust). He can also cook.

Appearance:
(Planning on drawing Nephex and her weapon; will hopefully update with a picture soon)
The first thing one would notice about Nephex isn't her face. Many people don't particularly notice much about her appearance when they see the wings affixed to her back. The extra appendages that are courtesy of her Faunus heritage are typically drawn in as much as possible as though trying to appear smaller and escape from the watchful eyes of others. With a wing span equal in width to her arm span, charcoal feathers serve as a stark contrast to pallid skin. Fiery hair curls about her head in a wild and untamed manner with black feathers caught in between spiral strands. Light grey spheres rest on either side of a nose dotted with a myriad of freckles.

Nephex's attire consists of a red duster with an emblem on the upper right depicting an orange silhouette of a moth leaving a trail of flame. On the opposite side, a pauldron rests over her left shoulder. The duster is worn over a yellow jumper with an ammo belt slung around her waist like a belt to store small thermally insulated canisters that clip into place via a groove on them. Fingerless gloves and knee high boots complete her ensemble, bearing her signature orange color.

Name:
Nephex; Nephrite Expedita

Gender:
Female

Age:
17

Species:
Faunus (Tanager)

Aura:
Orange

Semblance:
Hypnosis Pinion enables the user to hypnotize opponents through her aura touching them. However she does this by focusing her aura into her the arrows of her crossbow, and daggers/Gladius. Since archery requires more concentration, it is more taxing on her than through use of her more ranged weaponry. The hypnosis makes her targets more impressionable, and may result in changes to their perception of their surroundings. Nephex currently uses this to induce opponents into thinking that they are moving more quickly than they actually are, or may cause them to fixate on her.
Weapon:
Cinnaburn is crossbow with arms that curve to create the shape of a moth. The crossbow is double barreled and the barrels are meant for holding Burn Dust which may be used in conjunction with the bolts fired at her opponents. Blades are attached to the arms when the weapon is in this position. Cinnaburn is able to contract its arms in order to create a Gladius dubbed Sulphure. Her weapon is then able to pull apart to create two daggers, Ignis and Avem.

Sexual Orientation:
Demisexual; Not specifically attracted to a particular gender/sex

Team:
VNLA

Where Are They From:
Atlas

Personality:
On the surface, Nephex often concerns herself with being a burden to others. She is inclined to refrain from providing any indication that something is bothering her, but it is more so because she puts little trust in others. However, she is likely to say that opening up to others will weigh them down. She is likely to pitch herself as someone that is eager to listen to others in an attempt to lighten their burden. This is reflected by an interest in others which she will insist is indicative of wanting to get to know someone, but her inquisitive nature is usually linked to some ulterior motive. Nephex has a desire for knowledge of all kinds, but that knowledge is something that she may ultimately use to manipulate situations to her benefit. Although she may try to get to know other people, she is very guarded when it comes to information about herself. Nephex is reluctant to talk about herself. Her reasoning might be that others are fascinating while her own life is trivial and boring, but it is more so because there is information which she prefers to keep private while simultaneously becoming dubious of anyone that wants to know more about her.

One of Nephex's few redeeming traits would be her obedience and loyalty. In spite of her deceptive nature, she seems to have no difficulty in taking direction from others. However, this only really comes in to play when it comes to fighting and training. Nephex is known to be quite hot tempered, and she can be particularly defensive of her Faunus heritage. She is likely to lash out at anyone that attempts to touch her wings without permission. However, she attempts to adopt a stoic demeanor. Although she is private, she is quite expressive with her emotions and has been told that people know what she is feeling at any given moment. Although her base emotions are quite evident, she is very tight-lipped about the reasons why and has no difficulty lying if she thinks it is warranted.

Bio:
Nephex was raised in Atlas where she was abandoned by her parents. Having never seen a bird Faunus, she's never been able to so much as speculate about who her parents might be. This is likely because she grew up in an area that is fairly absent when it comes to Faunus. Unlike the other orphans that Nephex grew up around, she has never had a desire to track down her family. Regardless of their reasons for abandoning her, she can't fathom understanding them or forgiving them. Due to her abandonment, Nephex puts little trust in others. The Faunus has little experience with interacting with other people in a proper social context.

A thirst for knowledge and desire to learn more about the world of Remnant is part of what lead to Nephex attending Atlas Academy, albeit a small part. Dealing with prejudice against Faunus throughout her life has lead to her resenting the military, the government, and everything it stands for. Even though she isn't part of the White Fang, she supports the current movement. When the children of the orphanage were encouraged to join Atlas Academy as part of it's military efforts, she was hesitant because of the way that she viewed it. Her decision to enroll as a student was ultimately reached not by the decision to use her information to lead a rebellion against Atlas. Rather, she intends to climb the military ranks and gain recognition in hopes that it will alter the way people think about Faunus.

Likes:

• Fussing over her feathers
• Acquisition of knowledge
• Science
• Animals

Dislikes:

• Losing feathers or having them ruffled
• Being touched without permission
• Placing trust in other people
• Talking about her own personal matters

Strengths:

• Agility - If it wasn't for her agility, Nephex wouldn't have as much value during combat. Her speed is what makes her capable of standing a chance against her stronger opponents.
• Obedient - Although she doesn't trust others; she doesn't hesitate to follow direction from others and places her team above her self interests on the battle field.
• Receptive - Takes constructive criticism well, but only when it pertains to tips on her fighting style and the ways in which she uses her weapon and semblance.
• Inquisitive - Eager to learn. This goes hand in hand with her ability to take constructive criticism to some extent. If not for her desire to learn, she would probably be less interested in taking advice from others.
• Ambitious – Determined to emerge as victorious despite whatever difficulties she might face.

Weaknesses:

• Frail – Having more of an average body build is equated with a lack of muscle that would allow her to be more capable in close ranged combat.
• Vulnerable – Wears little more than a pauldron on her shoulder in terms of armor, and doesn't wield a shield which makes her an open target.
• Distrustful – A lack of placing trust in others makes it difficult to form meaningful bonds with others.
• Reckless – Unless given direction in a fight, she's inclined to fight without a strategy in mind.
• Trackable - Cautious of her feathers during a battle, but refrains from tending to them in situations where it is unwarranted. This makes her easier to track because she may leave a trail of feathers in her wake.

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