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The Haunting of Emily

Dr. Thomas McPherson

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Name: Dr. Thomas Jason McPherson ("TJ" or "Mac" or "Doc")

Age: 27

Gender: Male

Occupation in the group: Lead Investigator

Fears: Being buried alive, toads, cockroaches, and rats.

Bio: Thomas was born into a wealthy family in Pittsburgh, PA. His father was Robert McPherson C-E-O of McPherson Media, and his biological mother Rachel was Robert's secretary. She died giving birth to Thomas and Robert was going to put him up for adoption when Robert's wife Diana found out about it. She took one look at Thomas and instantly fell in love with him. Robert wanted nothing to do with Thomas, and Robert made sure that his step-brother and step-sister had nothing but contempt for him. Diana though loved Robert as though he was her own child. While he was in college Thomas began taking an interest in the paranormal, the occult, and unexplained phenomenon. He majored in psychology with a minor in religious studies, and then immediately began work on (and eventually graduated with) a PHD in Parapsychology. While he was studying for his PHD Robert would go Ghost Hunting with a group on campus, and he loved it. When he graduated he started off hosting a pod-cast with some friends he met at school as a hobby while dreaming of Ghost Hunting full time. He took a job working in a lab at the University studying the paranormal hoping to save up enough to finance a Ghost Hunting business. When his mom was killed in a car crash Thomas' world changed in many ways. It was revealed that Diana was the "power behind the throne" in that she was the majority shareholder of McPherson Media and the majority of the family assets were in her name. She also named Thomas the executor of her estate which meant it all went to him. Robert and the other family members were outraged and were going to contest the will, but Thomas suggested a compromise. He would let them have just about everything, but there would be three conditions. First, the company would bankroll Thomas' Ghost Hunting business no questions asked. Anything they need there would be a check waiting for them, and the equipment and their offices/labs would be top of the line. With a healthy budget to keep up with the latest gadgets. Second, the entire crew would be given medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with a 401K. Third, Thomas got to keep the house-boat to live on, and the family had to pay for the upkeep and expenses. The family grudgingly admitted to Thomas' terms.

Looks: Thomas stands roughly six-one with jet black hair. Wears glasses which accentuate his brown eyes, and has a cross earring in his left ear. His lean build comes from his love of jogging. Loves wearing an old style bomber's jacket with a brown fedora (his friends give him an earful for trying to copy the Indiana Jones look, but he doesn't care). Frequently will wear a t-shirt with either something to do with "Star Wars" or a "super-hero" on it, and a pair of blue jeans with Nikes on the feet.

Extra: Thomas drives a 1967 Mustang that his mom got for him for college graduation, and there is a reason he is so interested in Ghost Hunting. He believes that all spirits are linked together, and Thomas wants to meet Rachel just to say he met her once. He misses Diana more than he admits to anyone. His family wants NOTHING to do with him, but they are at least civil to him.

The Haunting of Emily

Dr. Thomas McPherson

Name: Dr. Thomas Jason McPherson ("TJ" or "Mac" or "Doc")

Age: 27

Gender: Male

Occupation in the group: Lead Investigator
Fears: Being buried alive, toads, cockroaches, and rats.

Bio: Thomas was born into a wealthy family in Pittsburgh, PA. His father was Robert McPherson C-E-O of McPherson Media, and his biological mother Rachel was Robert's secretary. She died giving birth to Thomas and Robert was going to put him up for adoption when Robert's wife Diana found out about it. She took one look at Robert and instantly fell in love with him. Robert wanted nothing to do with Thomas, and Robert made sure that his step-brother and step-sister had nothing but contempt for him. Diana though loved Robert as though he was her own child. While he was in college Thomas began taking an interest in the paranormal, the occult, and unexplained phenomenon. He majored in psychology with a minor in religious studies, and then immediately began work on (and eventually graduated with) a PHD in Parapsychology. While he was studying for his PHD Robert would go Ghost Hunting with a group on campus, and he loved it. When he graduated he started off hosting a pod-cast with some friends he met at school as a hobby while dreaming of Ghost Hunting full time. He took a job working in a lab at the University studying the paranormal hoping to save up enough to finance a Ghost Hunting business. When his mom was killed in a car crash Thomas' world changed in many ways. It was revealed that Diana was the "power behind the throne" in that she was the majority shareholder of McPherson Media and the majority of the family assets were in her name. She also named Thomas the executor of her estate which meant it all went to him. Robert and the other family members were outraged and were going to contest the will, but Thomas suggested a compromise. He would let them have just about everything, but there would be three conditions. First, the company would bankroll Thomas' Ghost Hunting business no questions asked. Anything they need there would be a check waiting for them, and the equipment and their offices/labs would be top of the line. With a healthy budget to keep up with the latest gadgets. Second, the entire crew would be given medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with a 401K. Third, Thomas got to keep the house-boat to live on, and the family had to pay for the upkeep and expenses. The family grudgingly admitted to Thomas' terms.

Looks: Thomas stands roughly six-one with jet black hair. Wears glasses which accentuate his brown eyes, and has a cross earring in his left ear. His lean build comes from his love of jogging. Loves wearing an old style bomber's jacket with a brown fedora (his friends give him an earful for trying to copy the Indiana Jones look, but he doesn't care). Frequently will wear a t-shirt with either something to do with "Star Wars" or a "super-hero" on it, and a pair of blue jeans with Nikes on the feet.

Extra: Thomas drives a 1967 Mustang that his mom got for him for college graduation, and there is a reason he is so interested in Ghost Hunting. He believes that all spirits are linked together, and Thomas wants to meet Rachel just to say he met her once. He misses Diana more than he admits to anyone. His family wants NOTHING to do with him, but they are at least civil to him.

The Haunting of Emily

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Justice League Unlimited: AMONG US

The Atom

Atom started floating down the hallway to the lab. As she floated by it was always a weird feeling to see so many of the heroes she saw in media up-close and in-person. She wondered if they even really noticed her, and I had nothing to do with the fact that she was only six-inches tall. Atom wasn't sure why she came to League Headquarters at this time. The fact that she embarrassed herself in front of her boss, and that she was still stinging from the disappointment of being passed over may have had something to do with it. Here she didn't have to worry about anyone asking about her job or expressing sympathy over her dad. In this place she was just another figure in a costume. Granted she was tall enough to be some child's action figure, but Atom proven she belonged. Not only with her scientific mind but Atom showed on more that one occasion she could throw a punch and cause some serious damage.

Atom floated in front of the security scanner to enter into the lab. Usually someone would have to either speak for voice identification, or look into the scanner. In Atom's case all she had to do was hover in front of it. After a couple of seconds, the door to the lab gently slid open and Atom floated in. She cut on the lights and floated over to one of the lab tables with an image enhancer. Atom began to manipulate the buttons by gently floating over them, and then lightly pushing down on them. She was still studying a specimen that was brought in from one of the previous missions. It appeared to be floral but the cell structure was anything but floral and this scientific mystery intrigued Atom on so many levels. Just cracking one of the protein bonds alone would probably get her a Nobel Prize, but she didn't care about that. As she looked at the image Atom floated down to the table and began to slowly pace. She said, "Just remember Rhiannon, it's not the kill it's the thrill of the chase."

Just then Wonder Woman's announcement came over the speakers. On one hand Atom was disappointed she couldn't continue her study, but on the other hand she had a chance to get work with the others and that thrilled her even more. She cut off the scanner and made her way out the door. Once she made it into the hanger Atom floated at eye level so she could see everyone. She saw Wonder Woman and waited for her to announce what was going on.

Justice League Unlimited: AMONG US

The Atom

Dr. Rhiannon Palmer stood looking out a window in the dining hall as she nursed a bottle of water. It was a reception welcoming Dr. Kent Nelson to the Science Department as the new Department Chair, and Rhiannon wasn't feeling to sociable at the time. She thought that she was going to appointed as the new Department Chair. However, Kent Nelson applied at the last minute and with his reputation in the scientific community the Board of Trustees was falling all over itself to extend him an offer. Rhiannon couldn't help but wonder a bit if the time she devoted to her "hobby" took a way valuable time in politicing for the position. Rhiannon thought about that for a second and then discarded the thought. If she couldn't land the position on her own talent and reputation she didn't want the position.

Her best friend Dr. Celia Becker walked over to her and said, "Well on the bright side these receptions have an open bar, and day drinking isn't always a bad thing."

Rhiannon held up her bottle and said, "I gotta watch myself. In case I get a phone call about my dad and I have to high tail it back to Metropolis." In reality Rhiannon couldn't drink because she once had a couple of drinks, and without realizing it changed into The Atom. She then realized her body hadn't finished processing the alcohol, and she was a six inches tall and practically falling down drunk. Atom was so drunk she couldn't even focus long enough to turn back into Rhiannon Palmer for over three hours. Once she turned back into Rhiannon Palmer she had a monster-sized hangover for 24 hours.

Celia nodded and asked, "Got it. How is your dad doing?"

Taking a drink Rhiannon gathered her thoughts. She then said, "He's hanging in there. The League is going to announce that they're going to enshrine him into the Hall of Fame on Thanksgiving night during the pre-game of when the Stallions play Green Bay. Mom says that'll probably be his last public appearance. She told me she doesn't expect him to be around much longer after that. If we're lucky he might make it to the first week of next year."

Putting her hand on Rhiannon's shoulder Celia said, "I am so sorry Rhiannon. I really like your family and that you all are going through this is just gut wrenching."

Looking at Celia Rhiannon put her hand on top of Celia's and smiling she said, "Thanks C. It does help keep things in perspective though."

Turning back to the window Rhiannon took another swig from her water bottle and asked, "So have you met our Lord and Savior Dr. Kent Nelson?"

Just then another voice chimed in and replied, "Oh no need to be so formal Dr. Palmer. When we're here at work Dr. Nelson will do just fine."

Rhiannon felt her eyes grow larger, and the look on Celia's face told her that her career at Gotham University could be crashing and burning right in front of her. Celia quickly turned to Nelson and said, "Oh my Lord, I mean good afternoon Dr. Nelson. So nice to see you."

Giving a slight nod he replied, "Thank you Dr. Becker. Since I am the guest of honor, as it were, I thought I should be here."

Nodding Becker said, "Good call Dr. Nelson. If you all will excuse me this is going to be awkward enough. No need for me to add to that."

Out of the corner of her eye Rhiannon saw Celia leave. Rhiannon closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She turned to Nelson, opened her eyes and said, "How about we try this again without my sarcastic comments? Welcome to Gotham University Dr. Nelson."

Nelson stepped towards Rhiannon and replied, "Good afternoon Dr. Palmer and thank you. I do have to say at least you're being honest about how you feel. Ever since I got here it's either people are kissing my ass to the point I think it's chaffing, or they look at me like I told their kids the truth about Santa because they feel I stole the position from you."

Rhiannon said with understanding in her voice, "I'm sorry Dr. Nelson. Not only for my comment but that I forgot what it's like to be the new kid on the block."

Giving a small smile Nelson replied, "Thank you Dr. Palmer, and we're colleagues first and foremost so please call me Kent."

Smiling Rhiannon said, "All right if you call me Rhiannon, and I do respect you and your work. Although, I do admit that yes I am a little disappointed that I didn't get the call but you certainly deserve it. The work you've done in physics is really fascinating."

Nelson took a swig from his champagne glass and replied, "Thank you Rhiannon, and I respect yours as well. Your work on the protein bonds in the nucleic cell structures last year was incredible. I still can't believe you saw things in there that most of us completely missed. Even some of the most powerful microscopes missed the images you captured."

Trying to suppress a smirk Rhiannon said, "Well I just have the gift to see things in ways others can't." Rhiannon looked at her watch and said, "If you'll excuse me Kent I do have another appointment this afternoon." She stuck her hand out and said, "It was really nice meeting you and I look forward to working with you."

Shaking her hand Nelson replied, "You're excused on one condition." Rhiannon asked, "And that is?" Nelson taking his hand back said, "Well, as you noted I'm the new kid on the block. I could use a tour guide for a day or two. Not to mention I make a mean stake sandwich for dinner when it's all over."

Without even thinking she replied, "Absolutely, Saturday morning at 10. Meet me in front of the statue of John Gotham."

Nelson said with a smile, "Looking forward to it Rhiannon."

Rhiannon walked away and made a beeline for her office. She closed the door and stood in the center, took a deep breath, and concentrated. Within a matter of seconds the room around Rhiannon grew taller, and when everything was finally still Rhiannon saw that she had changed into The Atom.

Atom looked at her costume and said, "Interesting day, I go from feeling like I'm six inches to actually being six inches." Shaking her head Atom floated to her phone and dialed a number. Hearing a couple of clicks she shrank to microscopic size and rode the signal all the way to a number in Washington DC. Once she reached her destination Atom re-emerged from a communications console and grew back to six inches. Atom was now in the League's HQ and she floated upwards into the middle of the room. She said, "Someday I would love to see all of this at my normal size."

Justice League Unlimited: AMONG US

"If good things come in small packages then I'm the best there is"

Player Name:
@MST3K4ever

Primary Character:
The Atom

Secret Identity:
Dr. Rhiannon Palmer

Age:
27

Usual Base of Operations:
Gotham City

Day Job:
Bio-Professor at Gotham University

Powers:
The ability to shrink down to microscopic size, and the ability to shift her weight so even at (for example) six inches tall she can have weight and strength as though she were her normal size. Can also shift her weight so that she can float on air currents and travel along cell-phone signals. When she shrinks her default height (for lack of a better term) is six inches.

Weaknesses:
She is mortal. She can be hurt like an ordinary person, but with her shrinking something that may not be a threat to a normal sized person becomes a threat to her. For example, getting cornered by a cat.

Skills:
Rhiannon is a biologist which makes her quite skilled in science. To make sure that she knew how to defend her self, her father Edwin had Rhiannon take up boxing lessons so she knows how to throw a punch.

Appearance:


BRIEF Bio:
Rhiannon Palmer was born and raised in Metropolis. Her father Edwin was the QB for the Metropolis Stallions, a four time Super Bowl Champion and four time league MVP while her mother Alice was an author. In Metropolis the family was royalty and life was a sweet as it could get for Rhiannon. However Rhiannon hated the limelight and didn't like that people wanted to get to know her because of who her family was and not who she was. Although she shunned the limelight and longed for privacy Rhiannon loved her parents and had a good home life. When she graduated high-school Rhiannon went to Gotham City University so she could make her name on her terms. Rhiannon graduated with her PHD in molecular biology and was hired by the CDC and was sent to work their facility in Central City.

A meteorite pulsating with unknown and unparalleled energy crashed outside of Central City and the CDC was called to investigate. Rhiannon was the lead investigator and she ordered the meteorite to be taken to their facility. Once it arrived the meteorite was placed in a secured room under the highest security protocols for testing where Rhiannon would conduct the opening tests alone. As they were getting ready to run their tests there was a power surge that managed to knock the security measures off line. Unfortunately the main door locked trapping Rhiannon in the room with the meteorite and when the protective shielding collapsed it exposed her to the full energy for over five minutes. Even in her isolation suit there was no promises that Rhiannon wasn't going to be affected somehow. The crew managed to finally retrieve the unconscious Rhiannon and get her to the isolation ward.

After two weeks in isolation and a seemingly endless array of tests being run it was determined that Rhiannon was unaffected. One day while she was cleaning her apartment when she noticed an earring had fallen under her dresser. Rhiannon concentrated on trying to reach the earring, and then suddenly she noticed the earring was getting closer and bigger. The next thing Rhiannon knew the earring was the size of small hill. Rhiannon at first was terrified to find that she had shrunk and was wondering if it was permanent. Rhiannon concentrated and returned to normal size. She went down to the CDC and ran some more in-depth tests in herself. Rhiannon discovered that the energy from the meteorite had mutated her pituitary gland. It was a gradual process and on such a small scale that the original tests missed it.

Rhiannon kept this discovery to herself but knew she had been given these powers for a reason and decided it was time to use them to make a difference. She stayed many late nights at the CDC "borrowing" certain materials to make her costume. Rhiannon decided to leave the CDC because she didn't want to stay too much longer in case questions would be raised.

Rhiannon moved to Gotham where she is currently a Professor at Gotham City University. She has a name picked out for her crime fighting alter-ego; "The Atom."

Supporting Characters:
Edwin Palmer (Her father. Former QB and current head of scouting for the Metropolis Stallions. Dying of cancer)
Alice Palmer (Her mother. Writer)
Dr. Celia Becker (Best friend at work)
Dr. Kent Nelson (Her boss/Department Chair)

Secrets of Dr. Nelson

Her eventual boyfriend and also maybe if we can do another character...Dr. Fate

Secondary Character:
Dr. Fate

Additional Notes:
Rhiannon is an introvert but does have a sarcastic wit about her. When she becomes The Atom she feels like she can do or say anything because she feels her mask empowers her to just let down a lot of her inhabitations. Rhiannon was pregnant in college, but was in a car accident which caused her to lose her baby.