Post by impliedcyanide on Jul 3, 2011 21:14:43 GMT -5
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[/font] E G A S[/center]{any fool can tell the truth, but it requires a being of some sense to know how to lie well}
[/i].|Name: Vegas
.|Gender: Male
.|Age: 27 {human years}
.|Species: Gryphon {Ornate Hawk-Eagle x Cougar}
.|Body Type: Medium size. Lean build, large wings.
.|Orientation: Heterosexual
.|Family: ---
.|Rank: Dire.
.|Appearance: When it comes to size, Vegas tends to fall in the middle from a scale that goes from "very small" to "very large", perhaps a bit more towards the "large" side. Having a lean build, he's moderately strong, but it's still easier for him to dodge rather than fight it out. Being part Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Vegas has the typical feather coloring of one: a white throat bordered on the sides by black, while the rest of his feathers are a rusty red color, excluding his rather large wings and the top of his head, which border on black. Also, some feathers stick out at the back of his head, though they don't stand straight up. Like most gryphons, Vegas also has tufts on the sides of his head that resemble ears. His eyes are bright green in color, and his front legs are yellow, scaly, and end in wickedly sharp talons, like that of the bird's. Instead of his back being that of a lion, Vegas is part cougar, and has the usual light brown coloring of one.
.|Personality: To be blunt, Vegas is a con artist. Indeed, the gryphon is a master in the art of lying, and is always most concerned with himself. If he ever approaches someone else, it's pretty much a guarantee that he wants something from them, and will try his utmost to obtain it. Though some might not guess it, Vegas is quite intelligent and perceptive, and can often tell if a potential target is best left alone. To call the gryphon loyal would be a lie- he has never had any close friends, and those who may have become so were usually stabbed in the back first. Regarding the topic of himself, Vegas has the tendency to dodge questions, or answer in a way that doesn't quite reveal anything. He can also be somewhat of a coward, talking his way out of a good amount of potential fights, but he's capable of defending himself if need be. Surprisingly, the gryphon can be quite the optimist, usually trying to find the silver lining in any given situation.
.|Beliefs: Vegas most certainly does believe there is a god. Unless you don't, in which case, he's never even considered the idea! In actuality, Vegas thinks there's something out there. No harm in believing, right? At least it gets him out of being damned for all eternity if there is.
.|Strengths:
{I} You're positively exquisite, darling: In other words, he's a smooth-talker, which can get him out of some pretty bad situations. Not to mention it can gain him information, given the right being.
{II} You can't hide your lying eyes: Vegas is quite perceptive, so it's hard to get away with lying to him, though not impossible.
{III} Would I ever lie to you?: Of course, he is an excellent liar, which can garner the trust of many a traveler, and perhaps even some food from time to time.
{IV} Go on, hit me again: Even though he isn't too strong, Vegas can take a lot of hits. This isn't so much because he's sturdy as it is a high pain tolerance.
.|Weaknesses:
{I} I'm not even a little brawn: Vegas isn't very strong. Sure, he can land a few solid hits, but he is definitely more proficient in speed.
{II} See you at the bitter end: Vegas is quite a vengeful creature. If someone wrongs him, he will stop at nothing to make sure they get what they deserve, even if it forces others to become involved.
{III} They're in my head, they're in my soul: Vegas has an issue with trust that borders on paranoia, which tends to leave him without anyone to rely on.
.|Fears: Wyverns, fire, being snuck up on
.|Quirks: Enjoys exploring ruins. Is oddly adept at mimicking sounds/the voices of others. Despite his sexuality, he has no problems with acting romantic towards another male, assuming he gets something out of it.
.|Powers:
{I} Hello, my name is professor Charles Xavier...: Okay, so Vegas can't exactly read the minds of others, but he does have a power similar to telepathy. His abilities involve sensing others around him, as well as some basic emotions and intentions. However, if they're well-concealed or too complicated, he usually won't notice. Also, he can subtly influence those around him to think the way he does. For example, if Vegas is caught wandering in another schism's territory, he definitely wouldn't be able to convince someone that he was supposed to be there (in other words, a total lie), but could probably make them believe that "it's the first time, I got lost, I really did mean no harm, and you really should just let me go." Finally, Vegas is also capable of creating a sort of "psychic shadow." Using his mind, the gryphon can make someone believe that they don't see anything, when he is in fact standing right there. However, this requires a good amount of concentration, and the larger the area he needs to "hide", the harder it is to do.
{II} Just give me a little life: Basically, this allows Vegas to absorb energy from another being at a quick, constant rate. This act causes the victim to tire, while the user becomes re-energized. Assuming contact is maintained, Vegas can heal from most wounds with some time, though limbs cannot be regenerated, and certain wounds are simply irreparable. Using this ability on plants will generally cause them to die, not that he really cares.
.|Image References: Hawk-eagle head, Cougar
