Post by Isaac Strazos on Feb 28, 2014 17:16:00 GMT -5
Name: Isaac Strazos; the Serpent
Age: 23; 2 years as a shadow.
Date of Birth: August 3rd
Birthplace: Saratov, Russia
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Omnisexual
Face Claim: Hazama from Blazblue.
Appearance:
Height: 6'2"
Distinguishing Features: --
Class: Shadow
Arcana: The Tower
Occupation: Money Lender
Weapons: Can spawn a cane to use while in Shadow Form, or simply fight unarmed in either state. Both do Strike damage, although the cane's main use is to serve as a medium for magic.
Personality: It can be a bit difficult to pin down Isaac's true nature from only a chance encounter. He often acts like an incompetent slacker, but that is all it is- an act. He feels as though pretending to be relaxed and calm most of the time leads others to relax around him, which makes it easier for him to get what he wants. That's not to say he's a sociopath who thinks nothing of exploiting other people, he merely prefers to interact with others when they've calmed.
Generally, in combat, the Shadow will match his opponent's mood. If he is facing off against someone he considers a friendly rival, he's likely to goof off a bit and not take the fight as seriously as he should, even if it's against an Ultimate-level Persona user. Meanwhile, if someone attacks him in blind rage, he's likely to respond in kind. There are exceptions- he's likely to become enraged if a friend is injured, even if his enemy is jovial about the situation; and he may feel pity for a wrathful opponent depending on the reason for their attitude.
Likes:
Dislikes:
History: Isaac was born into a wealthy family, killing his mother during childbirth. His father had made a vast fortune by running the family business, which dealt in production and distribution of a wide variety of products. Food, video games, cars, housing... it was hard to find a corner of the market that they weren't involved in. He had inherited it from his father, who had inherited it from his father, and so on. As a result, as soon as Isaac was able to speak, the training began. As a child he was treated almost like a Prince. They lived in a mansion attended by dozens of caretakers and anything that he ever asked for was taken care of immediately. The only thing expected of him to do in return were to take his private lessons seriously, which he did. Isaac was home schooled, because rather than letting his head be filled with all the worthless information from the public schooling system was seen as a waste by his father. Instead, Isaac's education focused on the business world- languages to be able to converse with business partners from other countries, how to predict the rise and fall of the stock market, the proper method to downsize, and other such skills. Isaac was seemingly the perfect son- stoic, obedient, and dedicated to the work. In time, his father was satisfied that Isaac was well on the way to becoming a worthy successor to the business. He wrote up the forms to allow Isaac to take over the company once he passed away, preparing everything for the future- but in this case, the future came sooner than anyone thought.
Isaac was only sixteen when his father was involved in a fatal car accident. Control of the company was contested for a time until the boy had himself legally emancipated by the court and used the authority granted by his father to take over. For a time, things went very well. Despite his young age, his father's training paid off. Isaac proved to be a capable leader and managed to maintain the company's image even during this tumultuous time. But being burdened with so much power was too much for one so young to bare. Isaac became incredibly stressed from the work, but managed to maintain his composure through marginally effective medication. But it was during this period that the darker side of the business world reared it's head. One day a mob boss came to meet with the boy and explained the mutually beneficial relationship and he had his father had once shared. Not only had Isaac's father been dipping into... less savory areas of the market, but he wasn't afraid to have rising competitors disappear from the running either. Another man might have turned away, but Isaac was his father's son. 'If there is a need, then it is our job- no, our responsibility to satisfy it, no matter what that might be. This is how we help people, you see?'. Isaac took his father's words to heart and renewed the contract with the mob, allowing the business to continue to thrive.
It was a few years later that a particular incident took place that would change Isaac's life forever... at least, in a manner of speaking. Isaac had been working late in his office one night, and most of the staff had already gone home. Despite this, a man entered his office without forewarning. Isaac demanded to know who he was until he saw the horns, and the wings. Isaac wasn't a superstitious man, but he could clearly see that the extra appendages were the genuine article. At first he mistook the man for a demon, but it corrected him- it was a Shadow. His to be precise. A reflection of his true self... which did just so happen to make him a demon. Enraged by the claim that he was somehow evil despite firmly believing that he was working to make the world a better place for the common man, Isaac drew a revolver hidden in his desk and fired- only for the bullet to pass harmlessly through the Shadow's chest. The resulting fight didn't last long, but it concluded with the death of Isaac Strazos.
With his true self disposed of, the new Isaac took the form of his predecessor but that was as far as the change went. As Isaac was his own independent person, so to was his Shadow. Like Isaac, who was greedy and immoral, his Shadow was largely curious and mischievous. No matter how many people he had surrounded himself with, Isaac had always been alone in his heart of hearts. The loneliness crushed his soul and tainted his spirit. So, his Shadow sought to rectify that particular situation. He made it his goal to investigate the nature of humanity- what lengths would they go to for their desires? How strong could their determination make them? To this end, the Shadow liquidated a great number of the company's assets before handing control of the company over to someone else. With this wealth, the Shadow decided to become a money lender. His goal was not to make money, as he already had plenty- so his loans always came with no need for collateral and zero interest. Instead, he would ask them to take a test. The more money they wished to obtain, the harder the test would be. It could be anything at all, depending entirely on the Shadow's whims. This way, he decided, he would be able to draw out the true strength of mankind. At least, that was the plan. As it turned out, while traveling from country to country in order to determine the best place to set up shop, Isaac happened to be in Mosaic City when the barricades went up. Unconcerned by the fact that a group of other Shadows seemed to have set their sights on this city for whatever reason, the Shadow decided that this would be an excellent opportunity for his research. Unless they acted quickly, the city and everyone in it would be swallowed by the Darkness. What better way to see the true nature of humanity, than by observing them in their time of greatest peril?
OOC Name: Howl
Shadow Form: Loki
Shadow Form Appearance:
Shadow Form Lore: Loki is one of the major deities in the Norse pantheon. He is a son of the giant Farbauti ("cruel striker") and the giantess Laufey. He is regarded as one of Aesir, but is on occasion their enemy. He is connected with magic, and can assume many different shapes (horse, falcon, fly). He is crafty and malicious, but is also heroic: in that aspect he can be compared with the trickster from North American myths. The ambivalent god grows progressively more unpleasent, and is directly responsible for the death of Balder, the god of light.
Loki's mistress is the giantess Angrboda, and with her he is the father of three monsters. His wife is Sigyn, who stayed loyal to him, even when the gods punished him for the death of Balder. He was chained to three large boulders; one under his shoulders, one under his loins and one under his knees. A poisonous snake was placed above his head. The dripping venom that lands on him is caught by Sigyn in a bowl. But every now and then, when the bowl is filled to the brim, she has to leave him to empty it. Then the poison that falls on Loki's face makes him twist in pain, causing earthquakes.
On the day of Ragnarok, Loki's chains will break and he will lead the giants into battle against the gods. Loki is often called the Sly One, the Trickster, the Shape Changer, and the Sky Traveler.
Skills: Unshaken Will (7,500), Makarakarn (5,000), Evil Smile (1,500), Spirit Drain (1,200), Mahama (1,200) , Zio (600)
Strengths and Weaknesses:
Null: Slash, Pierce, Strike
Weakness: Wind
[li]Hazama from Blazblue played by Howl[/li]
Age: 23; 2 years as a shadow.
Date of Birth: August 3rd
Birthplace: Saratov, Russia
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Omnisexual
Face Claim: Hazama from Blazblue.
Appearance:
Height: 6'2"
Distinguishing Features: --
Class: Shadow
Arcana: The Tower
Occupation: Money Lender
Weapons: Can spawn a cane to use while in Shadow Form, or simply fight unarmed in either state. Both do Strike damage, although the cane's main use is to serve as a medium for magic.
Personality: It can be a bit difficult to pin down Isaac's true nature from only a chance encounter. He often acts like an incompetent slacker, but that is all it is- an act. He feels as though pretending to be relaxed and calm most of the time leads others to relax around him, which makes it easier for him to get what he wants. That's not to say he's a sociopath who thinks nothing of exploiting other people, he merely prefers to interact with others when they've calmed.
Generally, in combat, the Shadow will match his opponent's mood. If he is facing off against someone he considers a friendly rival, he's likely to goof off a bit and not take the fight as seriously as he should, even if it's against an Ultimate-level Persona user. Meanwhile, if someone attacks him in blind rage, he's likely to respond in kind. There are exceptions- he's likely to become enraged if a friend is injured, even if his enemy is jovial about the situation; and he may feel pity for a wrathful opponent depending on the reason for their attitude.
Likes:
- White Tea
- Manipulating others into doing his bidding
- Spicy foods
- Rain
Dislikes:
- Excessive noise
- Being deceived
- Rashness
- The overly optimistic
History: Isaac was born into a wealthy family, killing his mother during childbirth. His father had made a vast fortune by running the family business, which dealt in production and distribution of a wide variety of products. Food, video games, cars, housing... it was hard to find a corner of the market that they weren't involved in. He had inherited it from his father, who had inherited it from his father, and so on. As a result, as soon as Isaac was able to speak, the training began. As a child he was treated almost like a Prince. They lived in a mansion attended by dozens of caretakers and anything that he ever asked for was taken care of immediately. The only thing expected of him to do in return were to take his private lessons seriously, which he did. Isaac was home schooled, because rather than letting his head be filled with all the worthless information from the public schooling system was seen as a waste by his father. Instead, Isaac's education focused on the business world- languages to be able to converse with business partners from other countries, how to predict the rise and fall of the stock market, the proper method to downsize, and other such skills. Isaac was seemingly the perfect son- stoic, obedient, and dedicated to the work. In time, his father was satisfied that Isaac was well on the way to becoming a worthy successor to the business. He wrote up the forms to allow Isaac to take over the company once he passed away, preparing everything for the future- but in this case, the future came sooner than anyone thought.
Isaac was only sixteen when his father was involved in a fatal car accident. Control of the company was contested for a time until the boy had himself legally emancipated by the court and used the authority granted by his father to take over. For a time, things went very well. Despite his young age, his father's training paid off. Isaac proved to be a capable leader and managed to maintain the company's image even during this tumultuous time. But being burdened with so much power was too much for one so young to bare. Isaac became incredibly stressed from the work, but managed to maintain his composure through marginally effective medication. But it was during this period that the darker side of the business world reared it's head. One day a mob boss came to meet with the boy and explained the mutually beneficial relationship and he had his father had once shared. Not only had Isaac's father been dipping into... less savory areas of the market, but he wasn't afraid to have rising competitors disappear from the running either. Another man might have turned away, but Isaac was his father's son. 'If there is a need, then it is our job- no, our responsibility to satisfy it, no matter what that might be. This is how we help people, you see?'. Isaac took his father's words to heart and renewed the contract with the mob, allowing the business to continue to thrive.
It was a few years later that a particular incident took place that would change Isaac's life forever... at least, in a manner of speaking. Isaac had been working late in his office one night, and most of the staff had already gone home. Despite this, a man entered his office without forewarning. Isaac demanded to know who he was until he saw the horns, and the wings. Isaac wasn't a superstitious man, but he could clearly see that the extra appendages were the genuine article. At first he mistook the man for a demon, but it corrected him- it was a Shadow. His to be precise. A reflection of his true self... which did just so happen to make him a demon. Enraged by the claim that he was somehow evil despite firmly believing that he was working to make the world a better place for the common man, Isaac drew a revolver hidden in his desk and fired- only for the bullet to pass harmlessly through the Shadow's chest. The resulting fight didn't last long, but it concluded with the death of Isaac Strazos.
With his true self disposed of, the new Isaac took the form of his predecessor but that was as far as the change went. As Isaac was his own independent person, so to was his Shadow. Like Isaac, who was greedy and immoral, his Shadow was largely curious and mischievous. No matter how many people he had surrounded himself with, Isaac had always been alone in his heart of hearts. The loneliness crushed his soul and tainted his spirit. So, his Shadow sought to rectify that particular situation. He made it his goal to investigate the nature of humanity- what lengths would they go to for their desires? How strong could their determination make them? To this end, the Shadow liquidated a great number of the company's assets before handing control of the company over to someone else. With this wealth, the Shadow decided to become a money lender. His goal was not to make money, as he already had plenty- so his loans always came with no need for collateral and zero interest. Instead, he would ask them to take a test. The more money they wished to obtain, the harder the test would be. It could be anything at all, depending entirely on the Shadow's whims. This way, he decided, he would be able to draw out the true strength of mankind. At least, that was the plan. As it turned out, while traveling from country to country in order to determine the best place to set up shop, Isaac happened to be in Mosaic City when the barricades went up. Unconcerned by the fact that a group of other Shadows seemed to have set their sights on this city for whatever reason, the Shadow decided that this would be an excellent opportunity for his research. Unless they acted quickly, the city and everyone in it would be swallowed by the Darkness. What better way to see the true nature of humanity, than by observing them in their time of greatest peril?
OOC Name: Howl
Shadow Form: Loki
Shadow Form Appearance:
Shadow Form Lore: Loki is one of the major deities in the Norse pantheon. He is a son of the giant Farbauti ("cruel striker") and the giantess Laufey. He is regarded as one of Aesir, but is on occasion their enemy. He is connected with magic, and can assume many different shapes (horse, falcon, fly). He is crafty and malicious, but is also heroic: in that aspect he can be compared with the trickster from North American myths. The ambivalent god grows progressively more unpleasent, and is directly responsible for the death of Balder, the god of light.
Loki's mistress is the giantess Angrboda, and with her he is the father of three monsters. His wife is Sigyn, who stayed loyal to him, even when the gods punished him for the death of Balder. He was chained to three large boulders; one under his shoulders, one under his loins and one under his knees. A poisonous snake was placed above his head. The dripping venom that lands on him is caught by Sigyn in a bowl. But every now and then, when the bowl is filled to the brim, she has to leave him to empty it. Then the poison that falls on Loki's face makes him twist in pain, causing earthquakes.
On the day of Ragnarok, Loki's chains will break and he will lead the giants into battle against the gods. Loki is often called the Sly One, the Trickster, the Shape Changer, and the Sky Traveler.
Skills: Unshaken Will (7,500), Makarakarn (5,000), Evil Smile (1,500), Spirit Drain (1,200), Mahama (1,200) , Zio (600)
Strengths and Weaknesses:
Null: Slash, Pierce, Strike
Weakness: Wind
[li]Hazama from Blazblue played by Howl[/li]
