Member
Alejandro Dominguez
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Role: Hero
Alter-Ego: Shadow Flash
Appearance:
Personality: To describe Alejandro as fiery would be quite the understatement. A hot headed rogue with a flair for the dramatic and a love of all things beautiful and romantic, he's the type of guy who knows how to have a good time. Though unfortunately for the special people in his life, having fun is always priority numero uno to him. With a charming smile and a devil-may-care ways, his attitude towards life is cavalier to say the least. This charming trait leads him to be less than dependable to those most important to him. His flair for the dramatic and romantic fuels his temper, making him quite a hot-headed individual. Despite being difficult to deal with at times, his easy going and vivacious charm leaves him with no shortage of friends (and female admirers).
Power: Super agility and quick reflexes
Drawback: His super agility allows Alejandro to have a very fit physique as well as the ability to perform amazing physical feats. Unfortunately his power consumes a lot of stamina, which leaves him completely drained of energy the following day. This draining effect has a negative effect on his employment as well as his personal relationships. Not being able to fulfill commitments has been proven to be a very heavy burden to bear in the past. Muscle tearing is also a very real danger if his abilities are pushed too far. Fortunately for Alejandro, it hasn't come to that yet.
He's only able to use his super abilities to varying degrees within the time limit of an hour a day. He can use his power for an hour if he pushes himself moderately, half an hour if he uses it intensely, and fifteen minutes if he uses it to the extreme.
Personal History: Former professional dancer turned bartender, Alejandros life has been one big non-stop party. Dancing under the stage name "Enrique de la Samba" he won more than his fair share of womens hearts in his time. His playboy ways gave him extensive experience in more than just the bedroom. Having to contend with many a jealous male suitor and jilted lover, Alejandro was no stranger to a fight. It was one of those jealous suitors in particular that ended not only his career in professional dancing, but in show business itself.
To cut a long story short, it was a sordid tale of a wealthy wife and her love affair with quite a vigorous dancer. The husband of this wife cottoned on to this affair after a while. This in turn led him to use his industry connections to end the dancers career out of both jealousy and spite. A tale as old as time. And though no doubt heart broken, Alejandro still felt the pull of the party. And so he decided to follow in his brothers footsteps and become a bartender. The rest is history.
Superhero origin story: Truth be told it's not the most heroic tale ever chronicled. But it is a tale worth telling anyway. It all began one night after the end of Alejandros shift. He walked the neon drenched streets of the urban landscape, hunting for that special something. Pure fun in tablet form was the object of his desire. The kind of fun that flowed through the blood and filled the eyes with colours. At the point in his life, nothing mattered to Alejandro but the party. What Alejandro stumbled upon on though, changed all of that.
A young woman of no older than twenty, lay at the foot of a graffiti covered door. The back alley itself was filled with trash cans and catatonic homeless people. No doubt blitzed on the latest drug to hit the streets. But there was something about this girl, something different. Alejandro tried to gently shake her awake, but to no avail. Concerned, he decided to check for any signs of life. He was relieved to discover that her breathing and her pulse were all there. Alejandro then opened her mouth to check for any possible obstructions, in which he found none. It seemed to Alejandro that this young girl was probably in worse shape than she appeared to be.
And so a concerned Alejandro scooped the helpless young woman up in his jacket. He took her to the nearest hospital with him in a cab, straight to the emergency ward. A stretcher was promptly brought out for the emaciated young woman soon after they arrived. The hospital staff demanded her name which Alejandro knew not. No form of identification was found on her person either.
Alejandro sat and waited in the hospital waiting room for three hours. To go so far for a complete stranger was something he felt honour bound to do, especially for a stranger that was so helpless, so innocent, so pretty.
After about three hours some hospital staff approached. They told him that the young woman was fine, that her condition was stable. They asked Alejandro what his relationship was with the woman in question. He was praised as a hero when he told them that he was just a passerby who found her on the street. They told him that if he didn't bring her in when he did, then she would've surely perished, for she OD'd on heroin. Alejandro volunteered to wait by her bedside until she awoke, to which the hospital staff agreed.
When she awoke her eyes were red and filled with fear. She looked around the room violently. In a panic she tried to rip the IV out of her left arm. Thankfully, Alejandro stopped her before she could.
She demanded to know who he was. Alejandro gave her the same story he gave the hospital staff. He then asked of her the very same question.
She said her name was Melanie and she was new in town. She had neither friend nor family member to call upon who lived nearby. She told him that not long after she arrived, she met a "cute" guy at one of the local bars. Apparently they quickly hit it off. First they dated a couple of times but soon they became lovers. He introduced to her a world of drugs, wild parties, and "cool" people. Sadly, things started spinning out of control. He began to ignore her when she needed her, humiliate her in front of other people, etc. Eventually, he began to hit her. Despite his severe mistreatment of her, she stuck with him anyway, hoping that he would return to his kind and charming ways. But alas, it wouldn't be so.
Melanie drifted further into the drug and rave scene. She met a cavalcade of people that pretended to be her friends. Just like her boyfriend though, they only sought to take advantage of her. And so it came to pass that Alejandro would discover Melanie at the door of the local crack den, unconscious, and sinking further and further into death.
Alejandro was no doubt touched by her story. He told her that that the hospital staff had no idea who she was because she had no ID on her when he discovered her. She said that her wallet and phone must have been stolen by the hobos nearby. Melanie declared that she didn't give a shit, that she was just glad to be alive.
The young woman then broke down in tears at this point. Alejandro held her while she sobbed into his chest. And so they sat, for lord knew how long. Whilst Melanie cried, a epiphany struck Alejandro. Fuck drugs. If you needed to take drugs to party then you're probably doing it wrong. He swore then and there that he would use his super abilities for the good of the innocent. Mainly, he wished to eradicate the illegal drug market and the criminals that run it. But first, he wished to track down Melanies ex-boyfriend and make him pay for what he did.
Focus: To recant his wild playboy ways and to form a serious and long lasting relationship with Cassidy. His vengeance upon the illegal drug trade, for now, is his raison d'etre. He also wishes to become a nightclub manager, then eventually owner, in time.
Relationships:
Villain 1: Irene is Alejandros employer at the Cats Cradle. A shrewd business leader and tough task master, she seems to demand much from her employees. Alejandro doesn't mind though, for he's had worse. She's quite easy on the eyes as well.
Villain 2: Alejandro has only ever heard rumours of the man known as Adrian. Admittedly, he's slightly jealous because of his supposed relationship with Irene. Alejandro suspects a possible connection between Adrian and the criminal underworld of the drug trade based on the rumours he's heard.
Retiree 1:
Retiree 2: Overprotective older sister of Cassidy. It was obvious to Alejandro that Rowen doesn't exactly approve of him. But what can one do? There's a hostile relative in every family. She's much too judgemental and uncharismatic for Alejandros sensibilities anyway.
Hero 1: The one and only Alejandro
Hero 2: The love of Alejandros life, Cassidy Han. This little cutie was the one that finally stole his wild heart.
Gender: Male
Role: Hero
Alter-Ego: Shadow Flash
Appearance:
Personality: To describe Alejandro as fiery would be quite the understatement. A hot headed rogue with a flair for the dramatic and a love of all things beautiful and romantic, he's the type of guy who knows how to have a good time. Though unfortunately for the special people in his life, having fun is always priority numero uno to him. With a charming smile and a devil-may-care ways, his attitude towards life is cavalier to say the least. This charming trait leads him to be less than dependable to those most important to him. His flair for the dramatic and romantic fuels his temper, making him quite a hot-headed individual. Despite being difficult to deal with at times, his easy going and vivacious charm leaves him with no shortage of friends (and female admirers).
Power: Super agility and quick reflexes
Drawback: His super agility allows Alejandro to have a very fit physique as well as the ability to perform amazing physical feats. Unfortunately his power consumes a lot of stamina, which leaves him completely drained of energy the following day. This draining effect has a negative effect on his employment as well as his personal relationships. Not being able to fulfill commitments has been proven to be a very heavy burden to bear in the past. Muscle tearing is also a very real danger if his abilities are pushed too far. Fortunately for Alejandro, it hasn't come to that yet.
He's only able to use his super abilities to varying degrees within the time limit of an hour a day. He can use his power for an hour if he pushes himself moderately, half an hour if he uses it intensely, and fifteen minutes if he uses it to the extreme.
Personal History: Former professional dancer turned bartender, Alejandros life has been one big non-stop party. Dancing under the stage name "Enrique de la Samba" he won more than his fair share of womens hearts in his time. His playboy ways gave him extensive experience in more than just the bedroom. Having to contend with many a jealous male suitor and jilted lover, Alejandro was no stranger to a fight. It was one of those jealous suitors in particular that ended not only his career in professional dancing, but in show business itself.
To cut a long story short, it was a sordid tale of a wealthy wife and her love affair with quite a vigorous dancer. The husband of this wife cottoned on to this affair after a while. This in turn led him to use his industry connections to end the dancers career out of both jealousy and spite. A tale as old as time. And though no doubt heart broken, Alejandro still felt the pull of the party. And so he decided to follow in his brothers footsteps and become a bartender. The rest is history.
Superhero origin story: Truth be told it's not the most heroic tale ever chronicled. But it is a tale worth telling anyway. It all began one night after the end of Alejandros shift. He walked the neon drenched streets of the urban landscape, hunting for that special something. Pure fun in tablet form was the object of his desire. The kind of fun that flowed through the blood and filled the eyes with colours. At the point in his life, nothing mattered to Alejandro but the party. What Alejandro stumbled upon on though, changed all of that.
A young woman of no older than twenty, lay at the foot of a graffiti covered door. The back alley itself was filled with trash cans and catatonic homeless people. No doubt blitzed on the latest drug to hit the streets. But there was something about this girl, something different. Alejandro tried to gently shake her awake, but to no avail. Concerned, he decided to check for any signs of life. He was relieved to discover that her breathing and her pulse were all there. Alejandro then opened her mouth to check for any possible obstructions, in which he found none. It seemed to Alejandro that this young girl was probably in worse shape than she appeared to be.
And so a concerned Alejandro scooped the helpless young woman up in his jacket. He took her to the nearest hospital with him in a cab, straight to the emergency ward. A stretcher was promptly brought out for the emaciated young woman soon after they arrived. The hospital staff demanded her name which Alejandro knew not. No form of identification was found on her person either.
Alejandro sat and waited in the hospital waiting room for three hours. To go so far for a complete stranger was something he felt honour bound to do, especially for a stranger that was so helpless, so innocent, so pretty.
After about three hours some hospital staff approached. They told him that the young woman was fine, that her condition was stable. They asked Alejandro what his relationship was with the woman in question. He was praised as a hero when he told them that he was just a passerby who found her on the street. They told him that if he didn't bring her in when he did, then she would've surely perished, for she OD'd on heroin. Alejandro volunteered to wait by her bedside until she awoke, to which the hospital staff agreed.
When she awoke her eyes were red and filled with fear. She looked around the room violently. In a panic she tried to rip the IV out of her left arm. Thankfully, Alejandro stopped her before she could.
She demanded to know who he was. Alejandro gave her the same story he gave the hospital staff. He then asked of her the very same question.
She said her name was Melanie and she was new in town. She had neither friend nor family member to call upon who lived nearby. She told him that not long after she arrived, she met a "cute" guy at one of the local bars. Apparently they quickly hit it off. First they dated a couple of times but soon they became lovers. He introduced to her a world of drugs, wild parties, and "cool" people. Sadly, things started spinning out of control. He began to ignore her when she needed her, humiliate her in front of other people, etc. Eventually, he began to hit her. Despite his severe mistreatment of her, she stuck with him anyway, hoping that he would return to his kind and charming ways. But alas, it wouldn't be so.
Melanie drifted further into the drug and rave scene. She met a cavalcade of people that pretended to be her friends. Just like her boyfriend though, they only sought to take advantage of her. And so it came to pass that Alejandro would discover Melanie at the door of the local crack den, unconscious, and sinking further and further into death.
Alejandro was no doubt touched by her story. He told her that that the hospital staff had no idea who she was because she had no ID on her when he discovered her. She said that her wallet and phone must have been stolen by the hobos nearby. Melanie declared that she didn't give a shit, that she was just glad to be alive.
The young woman then broke down in tears at this point. Alejandro held her while she sobbed into his chest. And so they sat, for lord knew how long. Whilst Melanie cried, a epiphany struck Alejandro. Fuck drugs. If you needed to take drugs to party then you're probably doing it wrong. He swore then and there that he would use his super abilities for the good of the innocent. Mainly, he wished to eradicate the illegal drug market and the criminals that run it. But first, he wished to track down Melanies ex-boyfriend and make him pay for what he did.
Focus: To recant his wild playboy ways and to form a serious and long lasting relationship with Cassidy. His vengeance upon the illegal drug trade, for now, is his raison d'etre. He also wishes to become a nightclub manager, then eventually owner, in time.
Relationships:
Villain 1: Irene is Alejandros employer at the Cats Cradle. A shrewd business leader and tough task master, she seems to demand much from her employees. Alejandro doesn't mind though, for he's had worse. She's quite easy on the eyes as well.
Villain 2: Alejandro has only ever heard rumours of the man known as Adrian. Admittedly, he's slightly jealous because of his supposed relationship with Irene. Alejandro suspects a possible connection between Adrian and the criminal underworld of the drug trade based on the rumours he's heard.
Retiree 1:
Retiree 2: Overprotective older sister of Cassidy. It was obvious to Alejandro that Rowen doesn't exactly approve of him. But what can one do? There's a hostile relative in every family. She's much too judgemental and uncharismatic for Alejandros sensibilities anyway.
Hero 1: The one and only Alejandro
Hero 2: The love of Alejandros life, Cassidy Han. This little cutie was the one that finally stole his wild heart.