Name:

Michelle Lien / Belinda Lien

Age:

16

Grade:

1st year St. Laurels

Biography:

Michelle's two personalities have known each other since the moment they were born, yet they could not be more different from each other at the time. Whereas the first Michelle was the kind, somewhat shy type, the second was more of a troublemaker. She took to teasing Michelle at every opportunity, threatening to kill bugs and throw rocks at dogs just to get a reaction out of Michelle. She often managed to get Michelle in trouble for various misdemeanors, and it took a large amount of time to get through the various punishments. The two argued and fought with each other for years, and even her parents had little clue how to handle this problem. It didn't help that the two developed their own powers, which tended to escalate the destruction to their surroundings.

One day, Michelle decided that enough was enough and let her second personality take control. The second, surprised, was at a loss on what to do for the first time. At first, she tried to live life as Michelle did, and it turned out to be surprisingly difficult for her. Then she had the realization that she was acting like a fool trying to live like her "weak self". She attempted to amuse herself with her various shenanigans, but it soon became clear that without Michelle, she was only harming herself, and it simply wasn't as fun without her around. A month went by, and by that point, the second was in tears, praying for Michelle to come back. It was then that Michelle finally revealed herself, which surprised the second. Michelle revealed that she had never left, only shut herself away for a few days, and continued to watch for the rest of the month. After a bit of arguing, the two eventually reconciled and established a mutual relationship. Michelle decided to commemorate the event by giving the second personality a new name: Belinda.

Years passed, and the two learned to work together, sharing the various daily tasks of their lives. They learned about each other, and slowly grew to depend on each other to make up for the other's shortcomings. Together, they received relatively high marks on their respective subjects, and eventually made their way into St. Laurels.

Powers:

Yin & Yang: The two personalities have (relatively) equal control of this, using it to switch control between their body. Typically, both parties' consent is needed for the swap, but it is possible for one to force the swap and repress the other for a period of time. Megumi controls the Yang aspect, while Belinda controls the Yin aspect. The dominant personality will have their respective powers available, while the other's return to dormancy.

• (Yin) The Unstoppable Spear / (Yang) The Immovable Shield:
  Both weapons can be summoned from nothing, and will return to their arms when willed to.
  The spear has a sharp tip, capable of slicing and piercing through even diamond without any noticeable resistance. The shaft is flexible, yet sturdy, and can retract and extend at will.
  The shield, a large round shield, is powerful and will block many a powerful attack, whether physical or magical. It also generates a barrier in front of it to absorb even more damage.
• (Yin) Armor of the Dragon / (Yang) Armor of the Guardian:
  Both replace the clothes currently worn.
  The Armor of the Dragon appears as large red scales providing very minimal defenses of the vitals. It provides a sharp increase to speed and agility. Two large, leathery wings can also be summoned on Belinda's back to allow for flight.
  The Armor of the Guardian appears as a full set of white-and-red plate mail armor. It is heavy, not allowing for much movement, but grants plenty of protection in return. It also generates an aura capable of reducing the damage and effectiveness of attacks nearby.
• (Yin) Blink / (Yang) Wall of Attention:
  Blink allows Belinda to perform a short-range teleportation. The only notifications given are a short and loud "pop" noise and a small cloud of black smoke that appears at where Belinda was before. It can be spammed, but will quickly exhaust Belinda if used recklessly.
  Wall of Attention is a taunt-ability that forces nearby opponents to focus on her, and causes attacks to be redirected to her. However, with enough willpower, enemies can tear away their focus from Michelle, or even not be affected in the first place. Attacks already in motion, however, remain affected.

Relationships:

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(The picture doesn't do justice to her beatiful long legs, standing at a height of 6'5'')
Name: Melanie 'Lost Soul' Hennar

Age: 16

Grade: Vigilantes

Biography:
Melanie had, arguably, a traumatizing childhood. At least, that's what her parents would tell her, but she's always had her suspicions. So the story goes, at her birth, the devil, a devil, a demon, or something else, with nothing better to do, came into the church upon her baptism, and ripped her soul from her young body. Nobody is exactly sure as to why the soul was pulled out of her, but pulled it was. There were a lot of witnesses, apparently, which Melanie has never had the fortune to talk to in person. The entire tale reeks of something made up, as nearly all the little details in it are constantly changing from her parents, and so she doesn't put much faith in it. Not that she cares much if the story was true or not, as in the end, not having a soul, or whatever the demon supposedly took, doesn't seem to have any physical ill effects (her emotions and morality were obliterated), and quite frankly she's found some positives to the whole ordeal like her powers.

Her early life was, for the most part, spent in what many would consider bliss, or at least close to it, as close to it as one could get while not having a soul (Really the only negative to the story her parents told was the fact that they never stopped telling it and so everywhere she went, regardless of how nice it was, everyone eventually learned of her back story.) Which, when she was young, quickly led to fights, and then they'd all have to pack up and head somewhere else. This went on for some time before her parents got tired of moving (before Melanie did by the way) and decided to settle down at Rhea, because, they assumed, there were so many people there to share their story with, that the odds of Melanie making an enemy of the entire city were slim, if any. They also held hopes that she would be eventually drawn towards St. Laurel's. Plus, it was in this City were Melanie lost her soul in the first place, and if anywhere could help her get it back, then it was there.

However, it was at this point, when they took Melanie to visit the Church of the great theft, where their plans took an interesting turn of events. When she was about to start to turn the church upside down in search of her soul, she met that there was already a group of dwellers called Vigilantes who had made said church their headquarters. Deciding to pursue the search of her soul in the church would inevitably lead to a clash with said group and being outnumbered, she opted for parley. The group was not hostile and an agreement was struck. She would help the Vigilantes, and in return they would help get back her soul.

Powers
Core Power - Empty:As was stated from, above Melanie has no soul. None. In its place, Melanie is connected to her own inner world, a barren landscape existing outside of regular physics. Melanie argues that since the value of a soul cannot be measured, the space that is inside her is equally vast and thus infinite. In an attempt to fill her inner void, Melanie has gathered enough furnishings to have constructed a small castle with space and lodgings for a small score of people. Said castle also contains a myriad of objects considered art or beautiful... but that can't amount to the value of a soul, so they have minimal effect on giving her emotions. She also apparently has stocked an entire armory of military ordinance, which includes even anti-air and anti-tank weaponry, for no other reason than to preserve the valuables inside her.
Sub-power 1 Remodel:Melanie is capable of changing the conditions of the dimension she is connected to. She argues this is what was left of what others call "emotions". Presently, since she uses the space for occupation purposes she has changed the qualities to a low-moisture breathable atmosphere with a stable warm temperature. That can be changed to suit her needs. Useful in Christmas.
Sub-Power 2 Window: Melanie can create openings into her personal space, in a variety of shapes, that take the form of glowing white areas. There's no known limit to the size or shape she can make the openings. However, the main limit to this ability is that the floating portals need to be connected to her body somehow. She can produce them in every part of her body. Most notably, she cannot phase beings with a (sentient) soul inside her this way.
Sub-Power 3 Door:Melanie can phase herself out of this reality into her room, but only herself and whoever is holding hands with her (a chain of hands also works). Melanie and her visitors can stay inside this place until her supplies run out. Only Melanie can allow passage through this world. However, when Melanie enters, the Door she uses becomes "tethered" to the real world and cannot be moved. Changes on the real world where the tether is do no affect the placement. The Door will reappear in the same spot.

Relationships:

Name: Kanzael Laroud



Age: 27

Grade: None

Biography:

Kanzael has been an associate to Mephisto for at least 10 years, bringing in recruits for his school of the wickedly inclined, provided they have demonstrated interesting powers. Many have speculated where he comes from, but none has gotten a proper answer from him which they believe in to be the truth. As Kanzael is a man who puts on two different faces, depending on whom he is talking with and people generally have no clue which of the two is his real one.

The first impression people get from him is that he's generally a relaxed, cool and amusing person, which appears lighthearted and having a somewhat well-intent for people. Though after time or enough digging, some may find out that he has a darker side. Where he is manipulative, corrupting and prone to attempts to seduce others to commit evil or chaotic deeds. As if he finds enjoyment in making people fall deeper and deeper into the dark. He may appear as a friend to some and provide assistance, but usually hold back some information which he may possess. He holds no love for law and order, except following a tyrant if it will lead to more chaos.

A natural enemy of the law enforcement and those who fights to make Rhea and it's citizen's have upstanding citizens. Almost as if he gets a thrill by watching people fall from positions of grandeur, but he does step up to 'help' them at that point. Generally this means leading them towards a darker path where new ambitions would begin to form.

If engaged into a physical confrontation, Kanzael would try to talk things through before resorting to fighting. But if a fight is unavoidable then he is prepared to launch the first strike, generally from a very underhanded and dirty way. Such as using poisons, vision impairing or crippling things. He also has some sadistic tendencies, but generally stops before people are physically damaged for good. His relationships are best amongst the young, which he acts like a big brother type to. Providing those who want with illegal substances and weapons, and other things which aid in their fall into the dark.

Powers:

Core: Alchemical tinkerer

He possesses a vast knowledge into making alchemical ordnances, aswell as pills which imbue the consumer with detrimental or boosting properties such as enhanced stamina, resilience, strength and more. But his pills tend to have heavy withdrawal symptoms.

These ordnances, bombs, vials, potions and pills all compliment his weaponries in which he either creates things which poisons or drugs enemies, or inflict other crippling effects. Though in most cases they inflict instant effects such as bombs which explode. Kanzael's abilities are non-magical, thus they may bypass certain things which normally magic would be stopped at. But that aside he is generally alot physically weaker as hes not empowered, unless he takes his pills which temporarily empowers him.

1: Bright glove: A lightly armored glove (left hand) which can create a very powerful light as long as the hand is open. This is mainly used as a distraction or made to blind an enemy or illuminate an area. Kanzael uses this weapon very deceptively.

2: Cartridge cannon: A wrist bound cannon (left arm) which shoots alchemical bombs of different kinds. It contains several different cartridge magazines of various effects.

3: Syringe blade: A generally hidden, but extendable and powerful rapier looking blade (right hand) which is hollow on the inside and has several holes in the sides to it's very tip which is very sharp. This blade is sturdy and makes for good piercing and slashing attacks. Piercing attacks are generally alot more effective. The true purpose of this blade is to inject a target with an alchemical mixture.

Relationships:

Coming soon...

This is still rough, but this is the setting for the city I'm working on. Jus the setting though.

In the far east, past the Great Borders of Rhea, sits an immeasurable cluster of snow-capped mountains as far as the eye can see. So large and so vast is this gathering of mountainous terrain that one can't help but wonder about what lies amongst the sparkling, frozen waterfalls and glistening snow. However, not one person ever wonders about what resides inside, at the top of one particular mountain, lest they are seduced into treacherous livelihoods. Its peak shines brighter than the sun at times and can be seen for miles around.

Rumors upon rumors entangle that place. Stories of, "The City of Stars" that dwells at the top of the mountain spread far and wide and are often the popular topic among the people of Rhea, the closest residing kingdom. They say that the first stars of the night can be seen atop the city, but that's just what it says on the pamphlets that are occasionally found at the newsstand or taped to your front door. Even their postcards are adorned with many brightly colored stars.

What a load of bullshit.

My name is Danial D'artagnan and I live in the shittiest city in the world. It's a city known to most on the outside as the city of lights, where your life can be changed for the better or worse. They're not completely wrong. Your life absolutely can be changed, however, it's far more likely to be for the worse.

This city goes by the name of Sodom. It's run by the most pig-headed and gluttonous, pompous and pretentious, rich bastards out there. Correction. It's ruled by the most pig-headed and gluttonous, pompous and pretentious, rich bastards out there, with an iron fist. This city is run, however, by the indebted slaves of the underground, forced to work off their dues after succumbing to the glamor of the surface lights with their many ringing bells and whistles.

That's right. The city of Sodom, famous for its many hotels and casinos, clubs and bars and promises of money and grandeur is run off the backs of swindled debtors. They come to the city, lured by an ad for a few free nights at a nice hotel and some free plays at the casino, pool and buffet included. That first taste can be so tempting.

Then low and behold your deep in your pockets, desperate for a few extra pennies and knee deep in debt to the crown.

Then to top it all off the City of Sodom has a policy that it calls the Gambler's Generosity. For however long you have to you can live in the city and work off your debt doing menial, low paid, jobs like janitorial services or sewer maintenance or God forbid the mines. If you were a woman you could be lucky enough to work as a hostess at a casino or a bar or a fancy restaurant if your willing to show some leg. Only the lucky ones who have yet to experience the dark underbelly of the debtors' society get poached for the military. Now there's a cushy job.

You see? It's all an elaborate ruse. You come for the fun, stay for the debt, so says our "benevolent" rulers, the Four Kings.

On the service of Sodom, lives a year-long population of approximately 100,000 citizens. Of those 100,000 citizens, about 20,000 are of the upper class and royalty; 30,000 or so are the upper middle class; the last 50,000 are middle class. The uncounted debtors of the underground are considered the lower middle class. All are ruled under a strict caste system by the Four Kings of Precious Gems: The Ruby King, The Emerald Kind, the Sapphire King, and the Diamond King.

These Kings, for which I personally like to refer to as the monkeys atop monkey mountain, each are in charge of a specific piece of Sodom. The Ruby King as the General, or The King of Blood as some say, heads the kingdom's military consisting of the majority of the middle class to keep them in line and control the underground while also enforcing the surface law. The Emerald King is the CEO of financing, The King of Debt and a serious piece of shit, spearheading all interactions with business, money, and taxes, Including methods of attaining more debtors. Third down this row of bastard royalty is the Sapphire King, the lawmaker, creator of law and order, judge and jury and an all-around pain in my ass also known as The King of Lies. Together, these three are governed by the final king, The Diamond King. He is the de facto King of Kings and the regulator of the other three. His word is law and the deciding factor should the others disagree. Why the other three kings willfully kiss his ass, no one knows.

All anyone really knows is the kings created Sodom so that they might live the arrogant, all saying lives they believed they deserved. They wanted a City-state for the rich, by the rich and away from the laws that restricted them in Rhea. Sodom was to be their sweet haven of wealth and prosperity and for the most part, that goal has been realized. The Four Kings have surrounded themselves in the high life of money and jewels and women; a Kingdom of Sin atop a mountain of gold and underneath the fruits of our labor. The underground.

Name: David D'artagnan



Age:16

Grade: First Year Night School

Biography: David had anything but a normal upbringing. His father left his mother before he was even born. This led to his mom struggling to raise him with only one income and no support. David grew up poor living in Rhea's version of the ghetto. While most kids grew up listening to crickets and cicadas he was listening to sirens and helicopter blades. It didn't help much when he got his gift and found it was less than useful. He had trouble understanding what his power could do and it wasn't exactly practical to cut open his fingers all the time and smear them on walls. He couldn't see well during the day either and had to wear sunglasses all the time. His impractical gift and blindness lead to him to getting bullied a lot. It didn't help that he had a smart mouth either as that caused a lot of fights to break out as well. David ended getting so frustrated by his gift that he ended up giving up on it. He learned to get by without it and how to compensate for its drawbacks. He became more aggressive and ruthless to win his fights and learned how to fight blind. His attitude got worse as a result. He started to not care if you were young or old, girl or boy, demon or human. If someone wanted to throw down he would give you his all. It was a caution born of necessity because he lived in a world where people could become monsters at any moment. He believed that if you wanted to win you couldn't let them have that moment.

David didn't want him and his mom to spend their whole lives in the ghetto and ended up dropping out of school at 14 to begin looking for work. He took any job he could get that would believe he was 16. Those jobs never lasted long. He was always eventually found out for being underage and got fired as a result. He bounced around jobs for a while until running into a man named Hughes. Hughes was a bit of a shady businessman who worked for a mining company. He was the manager of an iron mine outside the walls located in the mountains. It was dark and dangerous work, but he believed David was perfect for the job. He was even willing to push the paperwork through when his age came into question. David's abilities did prove useful in the mines. He could see in the dark and wasn't impaired by the low light conditions, his blood couldn't get infected and he was resistant to toxic gasses, and when there was ever a cave in he could make a portal and help himself and others escape. It was the first time in his life that his power had a real and practical use. He made so much money from hazard pay that he was able to move out of the Ghetto and even live in a white collar neighborhood. His Mom never liked that David dropped school, but couldn't fault him for or finding success. It was when David was turning 16 that Hughes approached David with an offer. He wanted David to become his partner and was willing to set him up in a position of co-manager. However, he told David he needed him to finish school in order to get the job. Corporate wasn't going to let a high school drop out run there mine no matter how qualified Hughes claimed he was. David was hesitant to the idea because it would mean he couldn't work as much and would lose out on Money. Hughes told him he spoke to a guy named Mephisto who ran a school, and that he would be willing to hook him up with a night school program and fast-track him to a GED. He just had to attend night classes which are shorter than day class, and he could still work in the day. David reluctantly agreed to the idea but wasn't excited to be going back to school.

Powers:
Core power: Extra-dimensional blood ink. D'artagnan blood is charged with his power and doesn't look or act like blood, but like a mildly luminescent ink. His body still functions normally but is resistant to mundane disease and infection. He has also gained low-light vision and can see in star or moonlight as if it is midday. This also comes with the downside of him being sensitive to sunlight.

This ink, when applied to surfaces, can create portals. The ink is magical and can not be erased by mundane means, often requiring the destruction of the surface it rests on to remove. D'artagnan has a connection to his blood and can sense its presence and shape. If he forgets a portal he can use this to remember and utilize it. These portals can be opened and closed at will, but he can only have 10 open at any one time. That is 5 connected portals or one portal with 9 outputs(see Multiply). The portals are created by drawing shapes on surfaces and can only connect to similar shapes. There is a generous margin for error due to the shapes no having to be perfectly similar and breaks in the lines can be ignored up to a quarter inch and still form a connection.

The blood channeling pen(working title): Commissioned creation from Luigi Vile. This pen was created to give D'artagnan's power more practical application. It is a pen the collects his blood through a point hidden in the clicker, and then deposits it into a reservoir in the top the pen. He can adjust the pen to apply more or less ink depending on the surface he is working with.

Door: He can draw a portal on a surface and press on it to cause another portal to spawn on the other side of it. The second portal once closed does not leave lines behind.

Multiply: D'artagnan can create a portal with multiple outputs and allow the multiplication of people and things. The output and input portal must remain opened or the duplicate will vanish. These duplicates are not expendable either and all experiences are shared among all copies as there is no original. It is the case that if you defeat one you defeat them all. The experiences are not immediately shared but spread to the others once the copies output portal is terminated.

Crisis: Allows D'artagnan to teleport to an area where a crisis is occurring, big or small. The only form of transport that does not require a portal, but is not instantaneous. The ability costs blood from his body to use and can weaken him if abused. D'artagnan has a sense for when a crisis is occurring. He will feel his blood start to bubble and can even see this effect in the pen. He can ignore this call to action, but the bubbling won't stop until the crisis is over.

Relationships:

Luigi Vile: He is a distant friend from his school whom he still owes a big favor for the commission of the pen. He would like to be on better terms with the guy, but he gives off a terminator vibe that is hard to ignore.