Audrey Underwood II
Superhero Name: None
Age: Appears 16 (really only 3)
Gender: Female (she/her)
Race/Species: Plant/Human Hybrid
Student/Teacher: Alpha Student
Inspiration: Poison Ivy, and mythical creatures such as dryads and huldra.
Physical Description: Normally Audrey appears to have green plant-like skin, dark green eyes, and foliage for hair, and has woody, horn-like growths on her head. While in her human form, Audrey appears as a caucasian girl with a bald head (or white blond hair if given time to grow out), and small breasts. It is rare to see her human form, because she only reveals it to those she trusts. Audrey has limited control of her appearance. If she becomes frightened or anxious, she will become more plant-like.
Personality: Audrey feels apathy toward humans and does not highly value life, even her own. She is very serious, humorless, and has trouble understanding body language and jokes. She rarely displays emotion, and when she does it is usually sadness or anger. She has difficulty remembering names and faces. She is distrusting of others because of her father. While she is a capable speaker, she often chooses to stay quiet or say little.
Audrey feels happiest and most at ease when she is close to nature or animals. She enjoys eating meat and honey, but does not care for much other food. She dislikes technology, clothing, violence, and weapons of any kind.
Backstory:Audrey was created during an experiment by the mad scientist, Doctor Herbert Underwood. The doctor specialized in botanicals and was known for his research into herbal medicine in search of a cure for his wife, who had a very rare blood disease.
As his wife's disease progressed, the doctor became more and more unstable, working endlessly to the point of neglecting himself. Tragically, his wife passed away before he could cure her. This perpetuated his madness, causing him to search for ways to bring back his dearly departed. This lead him to the hybridization of plants and animals. After acquiring alien technology, he found success. It was not long before he created a hybridized clone of his wife, Audrey.
The infant clone appeared normal but matured quickly. As she matured, she developed increasingly apparent plant biology, such as green skin and foliage growing on her body instead of hair. When injured, bark-like scabs formed.
As she grew older, the scientist taught her to read, write, and then taught her math, science, and history. Every night he would read her pages of the original Audrey's diary and photos of them together. But the new Audrey did not remember or feel any love for her father.
One day, her father went too far, causing the girl to lash out with newfound powers. She escaped her prison and was later found living in the forest by authorities, who took her to the nearby White Wood Academy.
Powers/Magic: Chlorokinesis and Chlorogenesis: can manipulate living plant material with her mind. Can also create plant matter from her own body. Can absorb plant matter and/or energy into her body. If just the life energy is drained, the plant victim will wither.
Plant Armor and Camoflage: May bulk up her body with bark, thorns, and foliage to create armor or to hide herself in her natural environment. Movement may become limited the b UK lkier she becomes.
Regeneration and Toxin Resistance: Can quickly regenerate plant matter. Flesh wounds may be patched with plant matter, and flesh wounds heal about twice as fast as regular humans. Additionally, she is immune to naturally occurring toxins and venoms. (She is highly vulnerable to herbicides.)
Unusual Biology: Mind, hormone, pheromone, and emotion affecting powers have little to no effect on Audrey. Immune or resistant to most plant and animal illnesses and diseases. She survives on much less food than normal people and can go for days without sleep. However, she gets tired and sluggish at night and when exposed to the cold. She is more vulnerable to heat and cold damage than humans, but more resistant to electricity.
Abilities: Nature Empathy: Can understand and communicate with plants and animals. (Does not control animals.) Gut feelings alert her when something is distressing nearby plants or animals. Both wild and domesticated animals are calmed and soothed by her scent and presence.
Basic survival, Hunting, Foraging, and Tracking SkillsPotential Character Arcs:1. Audrey learns to care about and trust people. She makes a friend and lets down her guard. Perhaps she gets sick and somebody cares for her.
2. Dr. Underwood comes searching for his daughter to reclaim her. (Possible recurring villain).
3. Or, it is revealed that Audrey actually murdered her father during her escape.
