[N.O.V.A. Profile]
Name | Manhattan McClain
Alias | Inverse
Age | 26
Gender | Male
Appearance | 5' 9" - 185lbs - muscular build
Notoriety | Unknown
Variant Type/Danger Level | Distortionist - Red Level
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[Temperament & Lifestyle]
Affiliation | None
Alignment | Companion (Social Moral)
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Background |
Name | Manhattan McClain
Alias | Inverse
Age | 26
Gender | Male
Appearance | 5' 9" - 185lbs - muscular build
Notoriety | Unknown
Variant Type/Danger Level | Distortionist - Red Level
Abilities |
Class 4
Gravity Manipulation
Manny can alter the effects of gravity on himself or on a given area, the largest being about the size of a school gymnasium. He also uses a few gravity-based attacks. Specific abilities include:
Gravity Generation/Negation: increase/decrease the effect of the planet's natural gravity in a specific area
Zero Point Gravity: can attract all matter within a small area to a single point in space
Personal Gravity Manipulation: can alter the effects of gravity on himself enhancing his jumping ability, allowing him to walk on walls/ceilings, and giving him levitation and gliding abilities (though he can't technically ‘fly’). He also uses this power to land harder strikes when fighting.
Gravity Manipulation
Manny can alter the effects of gravity on himself or on a given area, the largest being about the size of a school gymnasium. He also uses a few gravity-based attacks. Specific abilities include:
Gravity Generation/Negation: increase/decrease the effect of the planet's natural gravity in a specific area
Zero Point Gravity: can attract all matter within a small area to a single point in space
Personal Gravity Manipulation: can alter the effects of gravity on himself enhancing his jumping ability, allowing him to walk on walls/ceilings, and giving him levitation and gliding abilities (though he can't technically ‘fly’). He also uses this power to land harder strikes when fighting.
Attire |
Manny likes to show off his arms, so a number of his shirts are short-sleeved or sleeveless. He dresses for comfort rather than style, though he'll dress up for the right occasion.
When he's cruising around as Inverse, Manny dresses in an outfit he put together that he thought looked cool.
When he's cruising around as Inverse, Manny dresses in an outfit he put together that he thought looked cool.
(equipped with i³Spatial)
(wears a compression shirt underneath)
(thrusters in the boots allow him to quickly change directions in anti-grav mode)
Armament/Equipment |
Manny travels light and doesn't carry much in the way of equipment.
[Temperament & Lifestyle]
Affiliation | None
Alignment | Companion (Social Moral)
Personality/Habits |
Manny is quite the enigma when it comes to his emotions. Having been abandoned by one parent only to be fully embraced by the other has created a mixture of humility, sadness, determination, and compassion. He seems cool and collected most of the time, neither being the life of the party nor the buzzkill. At times, he feels he can be and do a bit more, but deeper issues keep him from embracing certain parts of himself.
Occupation/Trade |
Manny makes his living gigging around Ville Rouge. He’s pretty popular in a few of the bars and cafes, and is working towards having his own music studio.
Skills/Talents |
Manny is a skilled fighter. He trains at several different gravity levels and, at times, with weighted clothing. He also has very good parkour skills. Manny is also very talented musically, especially with the guitar and keyboard.
Family |
Sonya Reed (mother); Richard McClain (father); Ellis McClain (older brother)
Background |
Manny’s parents met in their college years when Sonya, his mother, had come down to New Haven to go to med school. His father, Richard, who grew up in New Haven, was just starting his construction business which focused on restoring historical buildings around town. Sonya’s original plans to return to her hometown were changed when Richard proposed and convinced her to stay in New Haven. Not wanting to keep any secrets, Sonya revealed to Richard that she was a Variant and had healing powers. This nearly ended their engagement, because Richard had a strong dislike toward Variants for reasons not fully disclosed. It was only his love and devotion to Sonya that allowed him to overlook it, though, the fact that her power is actually helpful to people may have had some influence as well.
Sonya had to pretty much beg for children -- the second child being an easier sell because the first didn't seem to have powers. When it was discovered that Manny had powers, though, it was more than Richard could take. Even at a young age, he saw the potential danger that Manny’s abilities possessed, and he knew he wouldn’t be able to love his son the way he needed to be loved. Without any real explanation, Richard decided it was best for him and Sonya to be apart. Manny was too young to know what was going on at the time, and Sonya made sure that her love would keep him from feeling the sting of abandonment. Growing up, Sonya helped Manny develop his powers while always urging him to keep it to himself. He didn't quite understand why he had to be so secretive when his mom used her powers for work, but she always told him he would get it one day. When that one day came, Manny realized why his father left, and he resented him for it. Yet, even though Richard left his family because they were Variants, Sonya taught Manny to never be ashamed of who he was and what he could do, while still letting him know that he needed to be careful. For this reason, he had always been wary about revealing his power.
The rise in crime over the last few years had provoked Manny to take up arms as a vigilante to put down a few of the local threats. He usually takes to the streets at night, patrolling around The Shanty and Midtown. His mom and brother know of his exploits, though they don't heavily encourage his vigilantism.
Sonya had to pretty much beg for children -- the second child being an easier sell because the first didn't seem to have powers. When it was discovered that Manny had powers, though, it was more than Richard could take. Even at a young age, he saw the potential danger that Manny’s abilities possessed, and he knew he wouldn’t be able to love his son the way he needed to be loved. Without any real explanation, Richard decided it was best for him and Sonya to be apart. Manny was too young to know what was going on at the time, and Sonya made sure that her love would keep him from feeling the sting of abandonment. Growing up, Sonya helped Manny develop his powers while always urging him to keep it to himself. He didn't quite understand why he had to be so secretive when his mom used her powers for work, but she always told him he would get it one day. When that one day came, Manny realized why his father left, and he resented him for it. Yet, even though Richard left his family because they were Variants, Sonya taught Manny to never be ashamed of who he was and what he could do, while still letting him know that he needed to be careful. For this reason, he had always been wary about revealing his power.
The rise in crime over the last few years had provoked Manny to take up arms as a vigilante to put down a few of the local threats. He usually takes to the streets at night, patrolling around The Shanty and Midtown. His mom and brother know of his exploits, though they don't heavily encourage his vigilantism.
[N.O.V.A. Profile]
Name | Dante Manuel Romano
Alias | Sever
Age | 21
Gender | Male
Appearance | 5' 11"- 165lbs - muscular build
Notoriety | Unknown
Variant Type/Danger Level | Agile/Architect - Yellow Level
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[Temperament & Lifestyle]
Affiliation | None
Alignment | Idealist (Neutral Moral)
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Background |
Name | Dante Manuel Romano
Alias | Sever
Age | 21
Gender | Male
Appearance | 5' 11"- 165lbs - muscular build
Notoriety | Unknown
Variant Type/Danger Level | Agile/Architect - Yellow Level
Abilities |
Class 1
Supernatural Accuracy
Dante can achieve complete and utter accuracy on any target, with the activity center in his brain for aim, accuracy, and precision improved well beyond normal human levels. He needs only to aim for an instant before he can precisely hit a target with a projectile.
He can judge extremely long distances amazingly accurately, gauging the strength needed to launch a projectile in order to hit a target. If a target is moving, Dante can calculate the best method to hit the target. Visual obstructions like smoke and vegetation do not hinder his ability to get an accurate bead on his target, and his intense focus allows him to shut out outside distractions. He can compensate for environmental factors that would normally throw off his aims like wind, air resistance, gravity, and radiant heat (which distorts the image of a target).
Enhanced Dexterity/Agility
Dante can go from one motion to another effortlessly, allowing him to perform numerous gymnastic, athletic, and martial implements with little to no effort. He can precisely control his movements and muscles, making him unable to be clumsy or fumbling. He can slip through a network of lasers, keep perfect balance, or juggle effortlessly without ever tripping or wobbling.
He can only fall over when physically uprooted or pushed, though most times he can land on his feet. Dante can stand upright on even the most unstable of surfaces, such as a moving vehicle, a collapsing building, or an earthquake. He is able to regain balance or bounce back to his feet quickly and perform feats such as shooting a gun, throwing a knife, or fighting at seemingly impossible angles and positions.
Overdrive State
During times of extreme duress, Dante's adrenal glands will release an excessive amount of adrenaline, which increases his strength, relfexes, and ability to withstand pain. It also slows down his sense of time, allowing him to perceive everything in slow-motion. He is unable to control this adrenaline rush.
Class 4
Psionic Knife Creation
Dante is able to create knives out of psionic energy. They are usually small (only about 4 inches), though he can create larger knives (about 8 inches maximum). He has three kinds of knives that he constructs, which are signified by the color of their energy -- all of them being able to slice and pierce as normal knives would. Dante's blue knives have no additional properties, while his red knives explode immediately upon impact when thrown, and his green knives are able to ricochet off of solid surfaces. The knives will dissipate after a few moments or if Dante willingly dismisses them or is somehow made unconscious or unaware.
Supernatural Accuracy
Dante can achieve complete and utter accuracy on any target, with the activity center in his brain for aim, accuracy, and precision improved well beyond normal human levels. He needs only to aim for an instant before he can precisely hit a target with a projectile.
He can judge extremely long distances amazingly accurately, gauging the strength needed to launch a projectile in order to hit a target. If a target is moving, Dante can calculate the best method to hit the target. Visual obstructions like smoke and vegetation do not hinder his ability to get an accurate bead on his target, and his intense focus allows him to shut out outside distractions. He can compensate for environmental factors that would normally throw off his aims like wind, air resistance, gravity, and radiant heat (which distorts the image of a target).
Enhanced Dexterity/Agility
Dante can go from one motion to another effortlessly, allowing him to perform numerous gymnastic, athletic, and martial implements with little to no effort. He can precisely control his movements and muscles, making him unable to be clumsy or fumbling. He can slip through a network of lasers, keep perfect balance, or juggle effortlessly without ever tripping or wobbling.
He can only fall over when physically uprooted or pushed, though most times he can land on his feet. Dante can stand upright on even the most unstable of surfaces, such as a moving vehicle, a collapsing building, or an earthquake. He is able to regain balance or bounce back to his feet quickly and perform feats such as shooting a gun, throwing a knife, or fighting at seemingly impossible angles and positions.
Overdrive State
During times of extreme duress, Dante's adrenal glands will release an excessive amount of adrenaline, which increases his strength, relfexes, and ability to withstand pain. It also slows down his sense of time, allowing him to perceive everything in slow-motion. He is unable to control this adrenaline rush.
Class 4
Psionic Knife Creation
Dante is able to create knives out of psionic energy. They are usually small (only about 4 inches), though he can create larger knives (about 8 inches maximum). He has three kinds of knives that he constructs, which are signified by the color of their energy -- all of them being able to slice and pierce as normal knives would. Dante's blue knives have no additional properties, while his red knives explode immediately upon impact when thrown, and his green knives are able to ricochet off of solid surfaces. The knives will dissipate after a few moments or if Dante willingly dismisses them or is somehow made unconscious or unaware.
[Gear]
Attire |
Dante dresses normally in jeans and t-shirts, and is rarely seen without his favorite green jacket, which was a gift from his uncle.
Armament/Equipment |
Dante has an extensive collection of throwing knives and always carries a few on him in case using his powers is somehow unnecessary. He'll often grab objects in his immediate vicinity to use as weapons as well.
[Temperament & Lifestyle]
Affiliation | None
Alignment | Idealist (Neutral Moral)
Personality/Habits |
Dante can be described as aloof at times. He gets lost in his own thoughts quite often and doesn't seem to be fully present in every moment. This behavior had only recently developed, possibly as a result of his parents' divorce. To avoid feeling pain, Dante turned to escapism as a solution, using as many things to distract himself as possible. At his best, however, Dante is friendly and a bit of a goof. He is an adrenaline junkie and enjoys taking risks, even if they appear to be extremely costly.
Occupation/Trade |
Dante has a job at a local knife shop in Ville Rogue.
Skills/Talents |
Dante's enhanced agility has given him a natural affinity for parkour and exploration. His powers also make him a natural at streetfighting. He is a near pro-level gamer and knows how to pick a lock or two.
Family |
Sierra Romano (twin sister - fraternal); Maria Verona (mother); Giovanni Romano (father); Antonio Verona (uncle)
Background |
Dante’s parents, Giovanni and Maria, met while performing together on broadway. Maria’s immensely captivating voice and ethereal beauty had earned her the starring role in the wildly popular Goddess of the Sky, a play about a goddess named Seraphis who was charged with defeating an evil entity. What made this play so popular, besides the music, was the experience of watching. It was in this show that Maria had used her powers of air and water manipulation to fill the arena with varying weather-like patterns, drawing the audience directly into every scene. The show was so popular, in fact, that it was taken on tour around the country.
Shortly after the tour, Dante, along with his twin sister, Sierra, was born, to both his mother’s and father’s joy. Dante enjoyed a rather happy childhood as his parents earned a pretty decent living. During his teens, however, his family fell apart when Giovanni was caught in an affair and left Maria. Devastated, Maria’s performances came to a screeching halt.
Eventually, she and her children relocated to New Haven, where her brother, Antonio lived, for a fresh start. It took several years for her to be able to perform again, and this time her show, called The Storm Queen, was a solo concert with her silently playing violin with the same atmospheric weather effects. Dante resented his father for abandoning him and his mother, and he was left pained and confused for a while. Eventually, though, he decided that dwelling on the hurt was senseless, and he instead tried to distract himself from it by pouring into several hobbies. In addition, he would often aimlessly wander the city for long stretches of time and, every now and then, would even disappear for a few days without warning only to reappear as if he'd only been gone a couple of hours. Ville Rogue became one of his favorite spots because of the heavy amount of musical talent infused into its streets and cafes.
It was in one of those cafes that Dante met Manny McClain, an up-and-comer who happened to be a fan of his mother's. As he and Manny became closer, it was revealed that Manny was also a Variant, which strengthened their bond on another level.
Shortly after the tour, Dante, along with his twin sister, Sierra, was born, to both his mother’s and father’s joy. Dante enjoyed a rather happy childhood as his parents earned a pretty decent living. During his teens, however, his family fell apart when Giovanni was caught in an affair and left Maria. Devastated, Maria’s performances came to a screeching halt.
Eventually, she and her children relocated to New Haven, where her brother, Antonio lived, for a fresh start. It took several years for her to be able to perform again, and this time her show, called The Storm Queen, was a solo concert with her silently playing violin with the same atmospheric weather effects. Dante resented his father for abandoning him and his mother, and he was left pained and confused for a while. Eventually, though, he decided that dwelling on the hurt was senseless, and he instead tried to distract himself from it by pouring into several hobbies. In addition, he would often aimlessly wander the city for long stretches of time and, every now and then, would even disappear for a few days without warning only to reappear as if he'd only been gone a couple of hours. Ville Rogue became one of his favorite spots because of the heavy amount of musical talent infused into its streets and cafes.
It was in one of those cafes that Dante met Manny McClain, an up-and-comer who happened to be a fan of his mother's. As he and Manny became closer, it was revealed that Manny was also a Variant, which strengthened their bond on another level.
[N.O.V.A. Profile]
Name | Sierra Simone Romano
Alias | Incinera
Age | 21
Gender | Female
Appearance | 5' 4" - 120lbs - slim/athletic build
Notoriety | Watched
Variant Type/Danger Level | Volatile - Red Level
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Affiliation | None
Alignment | Maverick (Rebel Neutral)
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Background |
Name | Sierra Simone Romano
Alias | Incinera
Age | 21
Gender | Female
Appearance | 5' 4" - 120lbs - slim/athletic build
Notoriety | Watched
Variant Type/Danger Level | Volatile - Red Level
Abilities |
Class 1
Fire/Heat Immunity
Sierra's entire body is immune to the effects fire and extreme heat, including fevers and sunburn.
Abnormal Body Temperature
Sierra has a base body temperature well over any normal human (around 107°F). For this reason, it takes rather extreme temperatures for her to feel cold.
Class 4
Pyrokinesis/Fire Form
Sierra has the ability to envelop her body in flames, either entirely or partially, without harming herself. She can also create spheres of flames that she can toss and streams of flames that she can shoot out.
Pyrokinetic Flight
Sierra can use her pyrokinetic ability for jet propulsion allowing her to fly.
Fire/Heat Immunity
Sierra's entire body is immune to the effects fire and extreme heat, including fevers and sunburn.
Abnormal Body Temperature
Sierra has a base body temperature well over any normal human (around 107°F). For this reason, it takes rather extreme temperatures for her to feel cold.
Class 4
Pyrokinesis/Fire Form
Sierra has the ability to envelop her body in flames, either entirely or partially, without harming herself. She can also create spheres of flames that she can toss and streams of flames that she can shoot out.
Pyrokinetic Flight
Sierra can use her pyrokinetic ability for jet propulsion allowing her to fly.
[Gear]
Attire |
More than anything else, Sierra is absolutely obsessed with wearing oversized hoodies. She also loves to show off her legs and almost exclusively wears short shorts. Since the temperature of the air has nearly zero effect on her no matter what the season, she wears clothing more as a courtesy rather than a necessity, preferring to wear as few layers as possible whenever it won't get her in 'trouble'.
When assuming her Incinera persona, she wears a hooded bodysuit made of fireproof material, along with a scarf made of the same material to cover her face, and a pair of lightweight boots.
When assuming her Incinera persona, she wears a hooded bodysuit made of fireproof material, along with a scarf made of the same material to cover her face, and a pair of lightweight boots.
Armament/Equipment |
None
[Temperament & Lifestyle]
Affiliation | None
Alignment | Maverick (Rebel Neutral)
Personality/Habits |
Sierra has a naturally vivid imagination. She loves to play and experiment, letting the possibilities run wild in her mind. She keeps this side of her tucked away, however, as she keeps her innermost thoughts heavily guarded. If she were to ever open up to someone, they would find that she is rather affectionate and playful. The abandonment of the family by her father left her antisocial and extremely self-contained. She has recently started to develop a bit of an anger problem. She prefers to run from her issues rather than face them and tends to push those away that try to help her deal with them. She hates feeling like she is being controlled and will readily dismiss any attempts to do so.
Occupation/Trade |
Sierra works from home as a customer service rep for a large tech company.
Skills/Talents |
Sierra has a talent for drawing and has recently started to dabble in fashion design.
Family |
Dante Romano (twin brother - fraternal); Maria Verona (mother); Giovanni Romano (father); Antonio Verona (uncle)
Background |
Sierra's childhood was full of many ups and downs. Being a pyrokinetic child came with more problems than a young girl deserved. It seemed like everything about her Variant ability was discovered the hard way. Her extremely high body temperature didn't manifest until adolescence which earned her a nice lengthy stay in the hospital. It took a week for them to realize she was a Variant and not a little girl on the brink of death. Her pyrokinesis and fire immunity were discovered when she became trapped in her playhouse as it burned to the ground after she accidentally set it ablaze. Needless to say, Sierra has been on the Watch list all her life.
Despite these kinds of issues, she loved her family, especially her dad. Sierra was a major daddy's girl, which could be considered a little odd since her mother was the Variant parent. So when her father left after being caught in an affair, her world absolutely collapsed. She completely withdrew from pretty much everything and everyone. Even her family's eventual move to New Haven did little to ease the hurt.
In time, she would open back up to her mom and brother, showing at least a small semblance of the Sierra they knew before. Her brother, Dante, seemed to take their parents' split much better than she, and Sierra secretly wished to be in that same state of mind. Dante sensed this (of course...their twins) and would consistently encourage her to get out and experience the city. It was a rather inspiring place and it was better than holing up in her room all the time. He told her about the cafe he frequented where Manny liked to perform, and after numerous prods, she eventually visited the place. After meeting Manny, her whole demeanor took a huge shift. She was immensely affected by his personality and became very attached to him. Over time, her more creative and playful tendencies were reinvigorated, and she started getting out a little more as a result, both with and without Manny. As she's spent more time getting to know Manny, she's grown increasingly infatuated with him. Her introversion, however, has prevented her from making any kind of move.
Not only has she been inspired socially by Manny, she's also adopted his inclination toward vigilantism. She uses her Incinera persona as more or less an outlet, though she tries her best not to light the city on fire.
Despite these kinds of issues, she loved her family, especially her dad. Sierra was a major daddy's girl, which could be considered a little odd since her mother was the Variant parent. So when her father left after being caught in an affair, her world absolutely collapsed. She completely withdrew from pretty much everything and everyone. Even her family's eventual move to New Haven did little to ease the hurt.
In time, she would open back up to her mom and brother, showing at least a small semblance of the Sierra they knew before. Her brother, Dante, seemed to take their parents' split much better than she, and Sierra secretly wished to be in that same state of mind. Dante sensed this (of course...their twins) and would consistently encourage her to get out and experience the city. It was a rather inspiring place and it was better than holing up in her room all the time. He told her about the cafe he frequented where Manny liked to perform, and after numerous prods, she eventually visited the place. After meeting Manny, her whole demeanor took a huge shift. She was immensely affected by his personality and became very attached to him. Over time, her more creative and playful tendencies were reinvigorated, and she started getting out a little more as a result, both with and without Manny. As she's spent more time getting to know Manny, she's grown increasingly infatuated with him. Her introversion, however, has prevented her from making any kind of move.
Not only has she been inspired socially by Manny, she's also adopted his inclination toward vigilantism. She uses her Incinera persona as more or less an outlet, though she tries her best not to light the city on fire.
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