[OOC] Shifting Worlds

[Syben]

Lily gunna make an enemy xD

(And get her house demolished)_

[kapuchu]

Demolish her house, and she will haunt you with kittens. Unbearably adorable kittens that you can't touch, but only watch as they walk around and look at you with those big, adorable eyes.

[Syben]

Lol XD

[kapuchu]

Do not underestimate the power of adorableness that you can't, in any way, touch or have contact with. You can only watch them xD

[Syben]

Well, I hope things here pick up a little bit. I was looking forward to reading some other posts.

[Frenetic_Raptor]

Well, that took more time than I was hoping it would. Not the best post from me to say the least, but this whole computer issue on my end hasn't made things any easier. Do let me know if anything needs revising or anything else of that sort.

[data549]

Written late at night, so forgive me for any spelling mistakes found within. Just tell me what I need fixed, and I'll rewrite.

Name: 'Shifty' Silvio DiMarco

Gender: Male.
Age: 41

Shifter Appearance: http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2012/141/5/c/shadow_creatures___open___by_pointadoptsforyou-d50n1io.png
While others became Gods and Faeries, Shifty got the other end of the stick. He ended up as a 'Boogeyman', capable of transforming into what some would call mockeries of living creatures. The first of his forms resembles a strangely Equine Lizard, the second a cruel mockery of a deer, and the third resembles a deep sea creature for aqautic enviroments. The eyes do appear to glow at times, which can appear to be utterly horrifying in the dark.

The mouthes are more akin to Maws filled with razor sharp teeth, capable of tearing human flesh into mince meat, and the tongues are a strange purplish color. Making the creepyness even worse.

Appearance: http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2012/366/0/4/mafia_boss_by_etopcu-d5pwg2a.jpg
A rather plain, olive skinned gentlemen, with brown eyes and short dark hair. He wears a suit, well, a modern one. He just had a portrait of himself done with himself wearing something straight out of Goodfellas. Some would say out of respect for the old Gangsters, others say he's just playing up the stereotypical Mafiosi look just for PR. Normally the guy wears normal clothes just like you or me, he just happened to get warped wearing one of his best suits. He's currently carrying a loaded pistol with a clip that currently contains seven bullets, and a duffelbag filled with money.

And no, the Fedora was for show. There's no way in hell he'd be caught dead wearing one of those things.

Abilities:
He can shoot a gun, beat a gang in a brawl, bust a mans leg, or work out a sweet deal. His poor upbringing and his criminal 'Education' for lack of a better word has taught him many things. If you're desperate, he could probably dig up some shrooms just so you can shut up about you addiction. He's also capable of beating most people in a fist fight, although his age is starting to catch up to 'im. (not that he'd ever admit it)

Powers:
Other than turning into clones of three animal species, he is also capable of sinking into the ground, appearing to be a puddle of black sludge that nauseates those who look too long, and yes, he can still move in this form. It should be mentioned that he'll probably learn how to transform into other things with time, but luckily he doesn't know how to yet. He can also transform into shapes resembling furniture and other physical objects, although it's not a terribly useful ability in daylight.

You see; not only will people generally find a creepy black chair to be strange, but his own abilities won't work in direct daylight. He literally can't use them until nightfall; which is a enormous disadvantage. And not just that; his powers are not even terribly useful for combat. He's much weaker than the average shifter, and often finds himself usually running away from say, that one guy who just transformed into a very angry Djiin. That being said; he can sneak into areas without being noticed, and can easily take down a normie in a fist fight.

Background:
Shifty was raised in a lower income family in New Jersey. He had three siblings, and a mother raising them alone who didn't do terribly well. She was often drinking, smoked like a fiend, and one could call her mentally abusive. Shifty grew up in a environment where he could only rely on himself, and as he grew up, he rather expectedly fell into the wrong crowd. His teenage years saw him joining a local gang of punks that terrorized the local neighborhood, introducing DiMarco to the criminal underworld. His education was never much of one to begin with, and in the end, he wound up dropping out, becoming a full time punk and his gang became more than just another group of hoodlums.

This led him into the world of the drug trade, which his local gang got involved in, producing crystal meth that was sold to the local junkies and some of the more gullible kids. If nothing else, DiMarco learned to never touch this particular drug. Well, for recreational purposes anything, economically it was quite profitable. They often warred with the rival gangs for power, beating almost every single one except for a run in with the Junior Black Mafia. He loved this life; a life of Grunge music, light heartening violence, and money. Lots and lots of money.

But eventually it happened. He grew up, turning 18, the younger kids started looking at him differently. He noticed this, and knew it was only a matter of time before he would lose his respected position and decided to leave. Moving to New York, and getting involved with a crew that dealt in trafficking guns, drugs, and even people through a old contact. While it wasn't quite as fun as his time in New Jersey, he did manage to avoid the implosion of his gang as the leader wound up warring for control with this up and coming successor.

It was a decent gig for a new years, but as the nineties drew to a close, he started to catch the eye of the old remnants of the Mafia who came to him with a offer. They wanted him to become some muscle, and while the Mafia wasn't as strong as it used to be, Shifty knew he couldn't refuse them. And so, in 2000, a few days after New Years Eve, he took his first job in which he shook down a local barber shop. It was easy, and soon he began getting deeper and deeper into the Underworld. But then in 2013, when DiMarco and his 'friends' while escorting a representative of the Russian Mafia, Mrs. DiMarco passed away from lung cancer.

When Shifty became aware of this, he was taken aback. He didn't know what to think, he was never close to his mother, having essentially disappeared from home during his teens, or his siblings that he forgot about long ago. Ultimately, he just felt indifferent but did indeed wonder if he could move up the ranks. But he had a good gig going, with a nice house out in New England, plenty of money, and a trophy wife from the Ukraine who probably didn't even know his name. (or spoke English for that matter) He was content, up until he became a shifter in 2018.

At first he was amazed by his newfound abilities, but then he started using him to expand his illict business. These powers helped him greatly, as his mob started muscling into territory controlled by his rivals. Like many things the Shifters enhanced, organized crime greatly benefited from their presence. But then, one morning after a successful deal he awoke in a forest.

Personality:
He is not kind. At all. Well, maybe he is to the Family. But not to complete strangers, and especially not ones that could tear him apart at any second. He's quite amoral, willing to do many terrible things to obtain a profit, and is primarily interested in his (and his loved ones) own survival. If he had a family member or a close friend with him, then he'd make damn sure the two of them got out alive. He does hold a particular respect for the Gangsters with a 'code.' He sure as hell doesn't get them, but something about holding onto higher ideals in his line of work impresses him.

He also holds a particular distrust of some of the Shifters that he can't really explain; particularly towards Angels, and other creatures that embody light. Interestingly enough that extends to the Sidhe/Yokai types as well; he REALLY doesn't like them.

Other:
A young son that he actually likes, and a older son that he thinks is a idiot. But, he's family. His wife still can't speak english, interestingly enough. He doesen't talk about his siblings, either for their sake or he simply can't remember them.

[kapuchu]

An interesting character, and one I'm looking forward to see make his appearance. However, there's a bit of a problem. What you seem to want him to transform into isn't a mythological creature, or at least not one that I know of. If you can point me in the direction of one such creature who possesses the same powers as Shifty, then there's no problem. If not, and you simply made it up, then I'll have to ask you to find a mythic creature and make him capable of shifting into that. Also, he dislikes Youkai & Sidhe? Oooh... he's not going to like Lily, then xD The kind hearted girl and the gritty and amoral man... This is gonna be fun /)^3^(\

Another thing, and this goes for all of you. One thing I forgot in the initial first was to add a section to the Character sheet:

Alternative Form: (What kind of creature are you?)

This one. What creature are you? It is to make it easier for everyone to figure out what kind of creature your character can shift into, as opposed to having to guess based on what the powers says.

[Syben]

I believe I stated what creature I am appropriately enough for anybody to find it easily.

Also Kapu. You realize the his character starts with a gun, three clips, and a duffel bag full of money?

kapuchu said
You start with nothing but a set of clothes, and perhaps a few odds and ends in your pocket.

[kapuchu]

...Thanks for pointing that out. There's a reason I usually run with a Co-GM xD

So, yeah, Data. He also won't have the guns, but he can have the money. It does say that a "few odds and ends in your pockets" is possible, so a small bag of money could be his. The gun, however, is off limits. While it won't do much good around people who can control the earth or screw you mind over twice with an iron rod, or freeze your gun, it's still something that doesn't really fit in here.

[kapuchu]

...Thanks for pointing that out. There's a reason I usually run with a Co-GM xD

So, yeah, Data. He also won't have the guns nor the money. Only his clothes.

[Syben]

I wouldn't call me a co-GM, Just a helpful friend.

[kapuchu]

As I said, I usually run with a Co-Gm :P This is one of the times where I don't.

[kapuchu]

I believe I stated what creature I am appropriately enough for anybody to find it easily.

Yeah, you made it rather easy, but having it clearly written near the top of the character sheet (right after name, age, gender, like in my own sheet) makes it much easier for those where it isn't as easy.

[data549]

kapuchu said
...Thanks for pointing that out. There's a reason I usually run with a Co-GM xD So, yeah, Data. He also won't have the guns nor the money. Only his clothes.

Damn it! No attempts to buy people out. :p

[Pathfinder]

Again, sorry I haven't been posting. Its getting a little better but I just don't have enough to work on the post, but it will get done sometime in the next couple days.

[Syben]

data549 said
Damn it! No attempts to buy people out. :p

In a world where you start with nothing at all, I doubt money is going to be a big issue anyways, probably some good fire starter.

[kapuchu]

data549 said
Damn it! No attempts to buy people out. :p

Aeonumbra said
In a world where you start with nothing at all, I doubt money is going to be a big issue anyways, probably some good fire starter.

I made an edit to the comment, so him having the money is possible since it isn't something that would break the game. Also, am I the only one that would find it entertaining to see a guy who's used to get everything with money, suddenly stand with money, but they are completely useless? The gun, however, is still a no-go. And there's still the matter of what his Mythic Creature is.

[kapuchu]

Pathfinder said
Again, sorry I haven't been posting. Its getting a little better but I just don't have enough to work on the post, but it will get done sometime in the next couple days.

By not enough to work with you mean that you want to wait for the other players to post first? The first couple posts are intros where you wake up, perhaps write your own "transition" to the new world, like Aeon, Frenetic & I did.

[Pathfinder]

I forgot to put down time.