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Samuel Keats
{" Early in life I had to choose between honest arrogance and hypocritical humility. I chose the former and have seen no reason to change. "}
-Frank Lloyd Wright
| Full Name |
Samuel Westley Keats
| Nickname |
Keats. He never really liked the name Samuel, and thinks Keats sounds tougher. If asked, he is likely to pretend that there is a deeper meaning to it.
| Birth Date |
03/04/1997
| Age |
19
| Classification |
Sophomore
| Gender |
Male
| Sexuality |
Heterosexual
| Alias |
Weaver
| Role |
Villain
| Loyalty |
Delphina
| In Depth Appearance |
Keats could best be described as physically menacing. He is muscular, well-built and much taller than average, with several burn scars on the back of his right hand. His blonde hair is intentionally slightly messy, and his blue eyes shine with an arrogance that makes some people immediately dislike him. Aside from his stature, the most striking things about him are his arms and legs, which are almost entirely wrapped in various long white strips of cloth that resemble bandages, visible due to the vest tops and shorts that he tends to wear.
| Habits | Quirks | Oddities |
Hums unconsciously when listening to music
Taps feet on the ground when bored
Doodles whenever paper is available
| Hobbies |
Boxing
Singing and listening to music
Stargazing / Astronomy
Drawing pictures
Training
| Likes |
Country music
Competing with others
Being admired
Sunsets
Birds, especially owls
Quiet nights
Street art
Morning runs
| Dislikes |
Rock music
Cowards and weaklings
Snowy days
Photographs
Parties
Movies with sad endings
Meaningless violence
Fire
| Fears |
Small spaces that he cannot escape from
Deep water
Helplessness and being weak
| Personality Traits |
Protective
Stubborn
Principled
Brave
Insecure
Arrogant
Disrespectful
Violent
Unsympathetic
| Personality |
Keats can be a little ‘difficult’ to put it lightly. He has a tendency to pick fights with others, for no other reason than being bored at the time. He is arrogant, almost unbearably so, a fact that is almost made worse by the fact that he can actually back it up most of the time. He doesn’t find it easy to accept the authority of others or listen to orders when in a group, and is likely to stubbornly ignore them completely unless they come from someone he respects.
He views people who allow themselves to be treated badly by others as weak, and tends to try and protect them from harm. While an urge to protect the weak may be an admirable trait in most people, it is far from ideal for an aspiring villain. It is somewhat cancelled out by the way that he himself treats the weak, with disgust and borderline venomous hatred. This means that despite wanting to help others, and deep down caring that they don’t get hurt, he comes off as a bit of a bully.
Most of his attitude towards weakness stems from his insecurity. He portrays himself as being tough and cold-hearted in order to try and hide his more sensitive side, which he is afraid to show to people in case he loses their respect. He hides his interests such as singing and stargazing from others for this very reason. Once he gets to know someone, this tends to come out a little more, making him easier to get along with as he drops the 'tough guy' act a little bit. Not to say that he won't still slap you if you get on his nerves.
| Abilities |
Textile Manipulation – Can control materials such as cloth in almost any way he sees fit. This means that he can direct its movement, increase its durability until it is as tough as steel and use it to carry out tasks as he sees fit. When being manipulated, materials become much more durable and are able to exert more force and carry more weight than otherwise.
Enhanced Physical Fitness – His physical fitness is amplified slightly, meaning that his strength, speed, agility etc. are higher than an average person’s.
| Limitations |
Textile Manipulation – He must make direct contact with the material with bare skin to begin manipulation. His control only extends to materials such as cloth, etc. that would normally be used in clothing. While he can increase the strength of a material, there are certain properties that he cannot affect. For example, if a material is highly flammable, then it will remain that way when being controlled.
Enhanced Physical Fitness – The boost is not incredibly large, and only amplifies what fitness he already has. This means that his fitness is only slightly above that of a professional athlete. It does not enhance his endurance or regeneration, meaning he is just as vulnerable to taking hits as the next person.
| Place Of Origin |
Mesa, Arizona
| Family |
Natalie Keats – Mother: A reserved, but slightly cheerful woman. While she never decided to be a hero or villain, she is able to manipulate earth.
Frederick Keats – Father: A former villain - ‘Takedown’ - with super strength. Mentored his children from a young age, and was the one who decided to send them to Delphina together.
Jane Keats – Sister: Samuel’s twin sister, always much more controlled and calm than her brother. Often looked after him and covered for his mistakes. Could manipulate metal, and was in the same class as her brother at Delphina. Deceased.
| History |
As far back as he can remember, Keats was always competing with his sister. He was born first if only by a few minutes, a fact which he would endlessly remind her of, but at everything else, it always seemed like she was one step ahead. Schoolwork, she got As where he got Cs. Staying out of trouble, she was always the one having to drag him away from fights. Even when it came to discovering her powers, she managed to beat him to it, finding hers a couple of months before he did.
They would always train together, under the supervision of their father, who was thrilled to find that both of his children had powers. They trained all aspects of their powers against each other, week after week trying to improve, but at the end of the day, Keats always seemed to come in second. Still, both of them became effective combatants and well-versed in their powers, and grew to be close friends as well as siblings.
When they were both accepted to Delphina, their parents sent them off with a smile, and Keats promised them that he would look after his sister no matter what happened. As it turned out, she really didn’t seem to need his help, topping most of her classes with what seemed like relative ease. To his credit, Keats didn’t leg far behind, and managed to do well in his own right. The pair of them would often call their parents and boast about how well they were doing, much to their father’s delight.
On the night of the fire, Keats was outside, stargazing alone. He’d had an argument with his sister which was mostly his fault – sometimes he would find it hard to deal with her outclassing him – but he’d managed to cool off, staring at the constellations with a smile on his face. It was only when he smelled smoke that he realised something was wrong.
Panicked, he rushed through the crowds, trying to find Jane, growing more and more afraid the longer it took. It wasn’t very long before he heard a familiar voice screaming, more afraid than he’d ever heard her before. Desperate, he tried to rush in, but was held back by a teacher, who knew that it was simply too late for him to help her.
He remembers screaming, fighting and trying to make sure she knew he was there, that she wasn’t alone. That he just wanted his baby sister to come back, that he was sorry. He remembers having to make the call to his parents and tell them that he couldn't keep his promise.
| Extra |
My favourite supervillain is Scarecrow!
@HushedWhispers @lovely complex