Kevin Vanhagen ♦ Male ♦ 21 ♦ Gotham
C H A R A C T E R C O N C E P T:
"Whatchu know bout them Gotham boys?"
Kevin grew up in the streets of Gotham to become a journeyman prizefighter at a young age. For him and his family they were the nails that refused to be hammered down by the gloom of crime-ridden city. If you were born with a pure heart, it got dirty quick seeing all the crooked deeds and suffering villainy when you got too comfortable. His pyromancy was never more than a parlor trick until a sketchy medical trail accelerated him into a full blown firestarter. This would make finding fights and a living hard for him when his little secret would get out, or rather a night terror would burn a place down. Yet he'd always find himself back in Gotham, loving the hometown crowds cheers and loathing what the gutters of the town would dredge up while he was there. It wasn't till the chance run in event for Wayne Enterprises wherein after it was found out the fight was fixed the company made an effort to 'recompensate' the businesses involved. That meant the beating Kevin got was on there dime, until they found his secret. People got curious, the kind that always find your number and location.
Chemical Pyrokinesis: Kevin emits phosphoric chemicals from his pores. With the correct exposure to oxidizers the results can be explosive. He can raise his contact temperature exponentially through focus or friction as black phosphorous turns into the more volatile white allotrope. His cardiovascular system is also abnormal with aerosol-like weaponization of his breath.
Healing Factor:
While bullets and blades still suck(still squishy), his new bombproof bone structure and rapid mutated clotting ability make him very durable. Regenetive abilities are normal levels, but cardiovascular immunity to toxins and longevity has been greatly improved.
Martial Arts:
After side careers as bouncer/kickboxer and then washout sidekick, he did most of his talking with his bones. Of course hes been sidelined recently with the new team formation, and had to get it all back and is most likely bitter about it. Those poor criminals. He's currently back to what he'd call 'not rusty'.
Weaknesses:
Kevin can be at risk of spontaneous detonation when exposed to oxiders. Also extreme use of his powers can raise exposure levels from toxic fumes or burns.
C H A R A C T E R M O T I V A T I O N S & G O A L S:
Kevin's view on heroism can change daily. Sometimes he's jaded by the possible fame and merit he puts on the position, other days the inevitability of evil makes him nihilistic like his Gotham roots frayed and bruised. Given that, he talks big talk against the Bat, but won't take much criticism if he hears it himself. Hometown hero right? He knows how to fight and he knows what a guilty conscience is, this is a chance to harness his powers for an actual cause.
C H A R A C T E R N O T E S:
Height 5'9" Weight 185 lbs. Kevin can throw down in a melee, having world class skill in some martial arts areas.He is also aided in this endeavor with flame retardant athletic gear. Most would consider him a non-clandestine option and feisty sparring partner.
R E L A T I O N S H I P S:
WIP, rookie or team OG who knows?