Overview
FULL NAME. Sonder Morte Lister
nickname(s). Soni
metaname. The Protector
GENDER + PRONOUNS. AMAB | cisgender male + he/him
AGE. 24
dob. November 5th | Scorpio
SEXUALITY + ROMANTIC. Demisexual + Demiromanic (but he likes boys)
relationship status. Single
POWER. Shield Proficiency
.Somewhat like how Steven Universe can produce shields from his gem, Sonder can summon shields from a marking in the palm of his hand to clock attacks or throw at a rapid speed, like Captain America.
**Shields made from the palm of his hand, upon breaking, regenerate every 5-10 minutes.
.Sonder can summon a shield like bubble that encases himself, which is far more durable than a regular shield. He can also activate spikes to appear on his shield(s) giving him an offensive option in combat. Another way he can use this in combat and by using the bubble shield is on his fist to attack, like bubble boxing gloves, however this is always a last resort due to not being much of a physical hand-to-hand person to fight.
**A bubbled shield can hold at least 3 other people, though he isn't keen on the idea of it.
**Bubble shields, after breaking, regenerate use every hour.
**Think of Steven Universe.
**While his powers may be stronger, it has taken awhile to get here. Earlier in his twenties and even his teens, Sonder easily lost control and didn't know how to start or stop his own powers, especially a bubble shield, due to his own childhood trauma. There is still high possibilities to trigger him and make him lose his focus and control.
**Using his powers long term can be very exhausting and the strength and durability of his shields can very from day to day, he has not determined what it is that makes the durability.
**3-5 direct attacks to a bubble shield or regular shield will make them break.
FACTION. Vigilante, but he could probably be easily swayed to join the syndicates
DAY JOB. Photographer
APPEARENCE.
➵ 5'11"
➵ Platinum blonde, messy cropped hair
➵ Pale skin with sharp, angular features
➵ Has several tattoos on both arms
➵ Pale golden/yellow eyes
➵ Has snakebite piercings and several cartilage piercings in both ears
➵ Wears a lot of rings, black or darker colors, a lot of chains, and occasionally button-ups with the sleeves half rolled up
COSTUME. Sonder doesn't exactly have a set costume he has, finds the idea of having one completely dumb. However, he can normally be found wear darker clothes, ripped jeans, belt chains, and a
hood of sorts.
Personality
Outwardly, Sonder seems like he is a 'give no shits' and a 'it is what it is' type person. He appears like he could care less about what people think of him as he normally ever does what
he wants, or as long as it benefits him. Sonder likes to be perceived as someone who is loud and flashy, someone extroverted and charismatic. For the most part, he excels at that and is really good at making friends and getting along with people.
Though in reality, deep down, he craves some sort of validation he never received as a kid. Silently, he worries about small and large tasks, concerned he might ultimately screw something up. But he will never admit to being ever so worried about something so 'trivial' (in his words). Deep down, he is just some scared little boy who always flinches ever so slightly when a hand is raised quickly, even if it isn't towards him. But, he'll always play it down with a stupid joke and a toothy grin.
STRENGTHS.
+ Sneaky
+ Good secret keeper, he'll take it to his grave
WEAKNESSES.
- Works poorly in large groups
- Over analyzes situations
- Hand to hand combat
LIKES. Autumn | Traveling | Piercings | Tattoos | Tea with honey and lemon | Loud music | Parties | Sour candies |
lLux
DISLIKES. His father | Bright, sunny days | Vivid, neon colors | Being Hot | Messy areas/trash | Spicy foods
FEARS.
➵ Dying
➵ Failing
MOTIVATIONS. There isn't exactly a whole lot that motivates Sonder. He does whatever that'll benefit him in the moment, whether it be good or bad. However, being strong or seeming better than certain people could be seen as a motivator.
Biography
CW: Mentions of abuse
Laszlo Lister is a prideful, hard ass of a man. He takes his work ever so serious and does everything to a T. Kerri Phillips, was the complete opposite. She was an absolute sweetheart, someone who lit up a room as soon as she walked in. She was more than thrilled to be a parent upon finding she was pregnant despite Lazslo's distaste for a child.
Sonder is the product of it all.
With his first breath into this world and Kerri's last, Laszlo expected nothing but greatness of his unwanted son to 'repay' his debt for his mother's death.
Growing up was not easy. At an early age Sonder was taught to not ask questions, just
know how to do a task. He was taught to keep any and all of his emotion locked down tight, because if he dared show any ounce of anger or sadness, he was in big trouble. Laszlo had set in severe punishments, whether it be physical or a reminder that Sonder was unwanted and unloved. At those times, Sonder was a very lonely child and would take to his studies in school to work to being the top student in his grades, or take to finding himself alone with a book in his room. His childhood was harsh and alone; cold and damaging to a developing brain.
At seventeen, he graduated early and went on to receive a scholarship to a prestigious school in New York. He went, moving to live in the dorms offered and happily away from his father. He found himself fooling around a lot, exploring things about himself he was never exactly allowed to do growing up. At age nineteen, Sonder found enough courage to finally cut contact with his own father and quit school because realistically, he was more or less forced into it. College wasn't something of interest, especially law school. Instead, when he quit, he moved into the large city of New York and started to work on his own projects and photography from there.
