Okay laying claim to Ryan's ability. Since he is a runner I would like to go with Super Speed. Granted it's not like he's "The Flash" but his speed is certainly not something possessed by human beings, and if Super Speed isn't viable (or available) then I'll go with Super Endurance. Preference though is Speed.
Edit: Didn't like back to back postings...so here's the CS for Ryan.
@Gorgeous♠Chaos &
@Ritual Lobotomy Your characters are mentioned in the CS
Appearance Photo:
Name:
Ryan Mach
Age: 26
DOB: 01/26
Sexuality: Hetero
Health Ailments: Diabetic. Insulin isn't readily available, but his Grandfather Ken taught him how to use plant roots and certain types of leaves to help him survive.
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General Appearance:
Height- 5' 10"
Weight- 195
Hair Color- Black
Eye Color-Dark Brown Eyes
Tattoos & Piercings- Diamond earring in his left ear. Given to him by his mother Emma.
Scars & Birthmarks- None
Outfit style- Black T-Shirt/Blue Jeans/Black Light Weight Boots (Military Grade given to him by his Grandfather Ken) /Black Weight Training Gloves
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Personality and Background:
Traits- Ryan comes off as very cynical and at times overly sarcastic, but he cares very deeply for those who are with him or if he meets up with a child. Though he doesn't talk about them much he misses his family and is convinced that there are other family members out there. He is extremely loyal to anyone within The Unit and will do all that he can to protect them.
History- His parents were killed during a Mutant Attack. During the attack his family made the decision that Ryan needed to go, because they knew that the city were living in was about to fall. His mother gave Ryan a diamond stud in case they ever needed it to bribe someone. His parents paired him up with his Grandfather Ken, and together they fled the city during the attack.
Ken was an expert in survival and could've been a great leader within the city for the soldiers, but he was blinded during a mutant attack so he was cast aside. The elders felt he was useless, but Ken taught himself how to use his survival skills without his sight. Ken taught Ryan everything he knew about survival and not having to rely on sight for everything.
Ryan survived on his own, but then he met up with the scavengers and felt an unexplained bond with them. He especially felt an attraction with Gail Nolan. Ryan comes off cool and focused, but with Gail he was "way off his game".
During the battle against the Colossus Ryan was recovering from a very bad diabetic episode, and he tried to help Jocelyn, Joshua, and Aaron, but since he wasn't at full effectiveness he watched them die in front of him. For months Ryan blamed himself and while he was still with the group Ryan was very withdrawn. Ryan was convinced he could've saved them if he was at full effectiveness. Ryan usually sat off by himself and said almost nothing during his depression. Gail finally read him the Riot Act about how he was acting, that it wasn't his fault, and to grow up and live. Finally Ryan said something of consequence. He told Gail he was in love with her and with that Ryan re-engaged with the group and is now romantically involved with Gail.
Likes- Music of any kind, The Mountains or any place with a high point so he can see all around him, Family/The Group, and Meditation.
Dislikes- Disloyalty, Hypocrisy, Dictators/Bullies, and Gung-Ho Psychos.
Weaknesses- Fear of bats, something happening to Gail, though he has moved on from feelings of guilt about the Colossus Battle at times Ryan tries to do too much for the group as a penance for what he (on some levels) still perceives as his fault though the group isn't holding him responsible.
Talents- -Tracking, Blind Combat, Keen powers of observation and Long distance running. (Can speak French like a native. His father Jack and Grandfather Ken taught him so much in terms of survival and combat that his mother Emma wanted him to have something from her side of the family)
Supplies:
Back pack- A significant length of rope, a "homemade" diabetic kit, a survival knife (with 3 waterproof matches, fishing hook & line and compass in the handle), a water bottle, roots and leaves for food and diabetic issues, a jacket/windbreaker, a pauncho, sunglasses (wears them constantly), baseball cap, and a sweat shirt. (Carries a hand grenade on his person given to him by his Grandfather Ken. He told Ryan if he was ever overrun by mutants and saw no way to win Ryan was to pull the pin and see what was next. That is the only time he will EVER use it!)
Melee Weapon-
Gun- None. Ryan hates guns. His Grandfather taught him that they can't always be trusted and if he couldn't win in combat without one he didn't deserve to win. His Grandfather would tell him, "Melee weapons are best because it's pretty hard to shoot yourself in the foot when cleaning it."
Ability: Super-Speed
Relationships:
Friends- The Group
Enemies- TBD (open to possibly there being those who don't care for Ryan)
Significant other- Gail Nolan
Crush- N/A
Neutral- N/A
Favorite song:
Other: HELP!
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