Rycon

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Questionnaire (you are here)

Journal Entry #1

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Journal Entry #2

Questionnaire

Introduction

Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence.

Quiet, Serious female with a somewhat anti-social personality.

Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume?

None at the moment.

What is your full birth name?

Ashley Lucratre Culdis

Where do you live?

Currently, West End of Freedom City.

How old are you? What year were you born (if applicable)?

I'm currently 16, born August 18, 1994

Physical Traits

What is your gender? If not applicable, please explain.

I'm female

How would you describe your heritage?

German father, American mother

How tall are you?

5' 6''

What is your body type?

I'd say average, though not entirely sure.

Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities?

Because my brain has more of a role in my body, I'm vulnerable to my body being drained.

How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence?

I usually walk lightly, trying to find cover whenever I feel suspicious about anything or anyone.

Describe your skin, eye, and hair color.

My skin is mostly white. I have dark green eyes and brown hair.

How do you wear your hair, if applicable? Do you have facial hair?

I prefer keeping my hair short, and no, I have no facial hair.

Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others?

I don't think I'm attractive, I'm not sure what others would think.

Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks?

Nope, I've been well treated by my parents.

Do you resemble anyone famous?

No, and I'd rather not resemble anyone.

Do you have a dominant hand?

I'm rather good with both, but I prefer with my right.

What kind of clothing do you wear?

mostly ones that cover all of my body, like sweatshirts and jeans.

Do you wear makeup?

Nah, It wouldn't look good on me.

What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way?

It's a little deeper than other females. It's also has a light German accent.

Do you have any distinctive habits, nervous tics, or mannerisms? Where did they come from, and what causes them? Do other people notice and remark on these habits? Do they annoy you or other people?

None in particular.

History

Where do you come from?

Germany, in the state of Bavaria.

Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown?

Originally, I moved away to a cabin on the border of America. Nowadays, I live with my uncle, aunt, and cousin (I prefer to call her sis).

Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country?

I don't worry too much about political affairs, especially since I'm technically an immigrant.

How do you feel about the place you come from?

I've always enjoyed the rural side of Bavaria more than the Urban areas of America.

Where is your home town? What was/is it like?

I don't remember what it was called, but it was a quiet rural town, with a science lab on the outskirts.

Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you?

Minority, I had a brain error that made it difficult for brainwaves to reach my muscles, it made it difficult for me to make actual friends.

Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life?

I can be a bit jerkish at socializing. It has kinda left me a loner for a large part of my life.

Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)?

Aside from the brain error, my father was arrested for (forcibly) assisting in an operation that cured my said error, among other things.

Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life.

When my brain error was healed, it gave me electrical powers, and I wasn't mentally challenged anymore.

What stupid things did you do when you were younger?

I always felt being anti-social was a terrible thing, still haven't gotten over it yet.

Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it?

When I could go to school (after my error was cured), I was in school/high school for 8 years before leaving Germany.

Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not?

My father's trench coat. The last remaining thing that I have to remind me of him.

When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision?

I wanted to be a hero to prevent others from incidents happening to them like what happened to my mother.

Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why?

No, I don't feel that there's anything important to hide about it.

Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you?

The scientists that preformed the operation on me could be one, but they should be arrested and executed by now.

Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why?

I sometimes feel that I prefer being Rycon than Ashley...

If you do have these secrets, what do you fear would happen if the truth became known? How far would you go to protect those secrets?

I think I would be fine if anyone found out. I wouldn't really go far, at best, just use persuasion on others.

Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge?

Uh... I don't think I would make it out of Germany if I had one.

Family

What are your biological parents' names?

Rycnov (my father) and Linda (my mother)

Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you.

Both raised me till I was 14, my mom raised me to here.

What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living?

My dad was a scientist, my mom was a former nurse during the Cold War, at least, that's what she told me.

Where are your parents now?

My father was arrested and likely executed for his crime. My mom died trying to get me her older sister.

Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot?

We mostly stayed in Bavaria until me and mom lived in a cabin for 4 years. Now I live here.

How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable).

I got along well with both of them, even after the operation.

How do your parents view you now, or how would they?

My dad would be proud of me using my powers to protect. My mom would view me as someone who needs to get out of my shell (she says that a lot while she was alive).

Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them.

I was an only child until I moved here. Now I have Danielle as my "older sister", who watches over me sometimes, we get along really well.

What was your birth order in the family?

My aunt is the oldest, then uncle, then my mother, then dad, followed my Danielle, then me at the end.

Where are your siblings now (if applicable)? Do they have families of their own? What do they do?

Danielle still lives here in the same house. She's a deputy to policemen/policewoman, hoping to become an officer to support us.

Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged?

I get in touch with Danielle often, my aunt and uncle however, work a lot, so it's usually just her and me.

Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular?

Danielle is the closest member to me that I've ever had, so yes you could say I "love" her.

Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)?

Danielle and I treat each others as sisters rather than cousins.

Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain.

I feel like a black sheep because I'm an immigrant and feel out of place compared to the other members.

Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? If so, please explain, including how it has affected your life.

As far as I can remember, no.

Do you have a partner and children currently? If so, please describe them.

Well, for a combat partner I have Kid Cthulhu and Aiko, but only as friends.

If you do not have a partner or children, do you want them someday? How firm are you in your opinion on this, and what might change your mind?

Perhaps. A family would be nice, though I'm willing to change that thought if it comes down to it.

What type of person would be your ideal mate?

One who is kind, caring, and willing to put time in his family.

Relationships

Do you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them.

I have Blake and Aiko as my friends. We get along well together, for the most part.

Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend?

See above, Danielle may also count here.

If you were to go missing, who would worry about you?

Obviously Danielle, as well as Blake and Aiko. I'm not sure about my aunt or uncle.

Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do?

My mom was killed trying to bring me to her sister's place (who is my aunt), I couldn't do anything aside from run away.

Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you.

I have Valkyrie as one. She captured Danielle, injured her, then showed that she is a Nazi, I wont be forgetting her.

If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future?

...If they know who I really am, they could use Danielle to their advantage.

What is the worst thing someone has done to you?

The death of my mother, as said before.

Where do your loyalties lie? In what order?

My loyalties lie with protecting those who cannot protect themselves, and avoiding casualties.

Who or what do you trust the most? Why?

I trust my brain and wits the most, they are the source of my powers and the reason I am here today.

Who or what do you despise? Why?

Casualties and needless violence.

What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess?

Those who will stand for the defenseless and those who can look forward. I defend the innocent, but cannot keep going without looking back at times.

What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities?

Those who are selfish, greedy and immorally aggressive are my hated qualities. I might be a little selfish.

Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why?

No one knows about my identity as Ashley... Apart from Danielle and all the Claremont students. I didn't even want Danielle to know.

Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower?

I like to work with others, even if I prefer to be quiet. I'm a follower.

Are you on a super team? If so, how do you get along with your comrades? Do you trust them, or do you have secrets from them?

Nope, no super team.

Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that?

I work at Archetech as a crafter of equipment..

Personality & Beliefs

Who are your heroes?

I don't really have a "hero" but I've always looked up to Danielle.

Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances?

Not really no. I was born past all those wars to be disillusioned by "war heroes" and "saviors."

Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it?

I enjoy being one, It's rewarding to see that you have prevented the loss of a life or a dangerous incident from occurring.

Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides?

I always said that I will follow my ideals (to protect), so if I must retire then yes, to completely switch sides destroys any sense of ideals I have.

What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)?

Perhaps become a more socialized woman who enjoys talking with others.

What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)?

I would like to retire with a happy family in a world that doesn't need senseless violence.

What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear?

I wouldn't want to see anything bad happen to Danielle, Blake or Aiko. I'd probably suffer a breakdown of sorts if it happened.

Is there anything you would give you life for?

A world without such needless violence and immoral people, that is what I would sacrifice for.

How do you feel about money and material wealth? Do you desire it or disdain it? Are you miserly with what you have, or do you like to share? Is it a mark of success, or a means to an end?

I feel that all I need is enough money to live. It feels like a means to an end.

How do you generally treat others?

Generally I try to open up if I'm Ashley, and I am kind when I do. As Rycon, I can be a bit of a jerk, probably because I'm more confident and can feel superior. I also lack some patience because I feel that I don't have a lot of time to be Rycon, so I don't worry my family.

Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused?

I'm not easily trusting, so people need to open up before I can trust them. No, my trust has never been abused.

Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence?

Introverted when Ashley, more extroverted and confident as Rycon.

How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex?

Like a normal person. I'm not one ready for romance yet.

What are your most annoying habits?

My incompetence of criticism can annoy others (and myself, sometimes).

Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why?

I don't really worry about racial issues or category's of people.

What is your favorite food? Do you prefer any particular type of food? Do you take the time to enjoy your food, or do you eat as fast as you can?

Rice, I always have liked Japanese styled food, which I savor when eating. Other food I wolf down frequently.

What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)?

I don't drink alcohol, so It's usually soda of some kind.

What is your favorite treat (dessert)?

Ice cream, vanilla flavored especially.

Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat?

Anything with too much cheese, it never works well for my body.

What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike?

I like dark blue and purple. anything bright red or orange isn't something I like.

What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate?

Rock, and some techno. Don't like country (which is what my aunt and uncle prefer).

If you have a favorite scent, what is it?

Don't

Do you have a favorite animal?

Sparrows and eagles. Any big birds really.

What is your most treasured possession? Why?

The locket that Danielle gave me, that and my father's trench coat.

Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts?

Uh... the latter.

Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do?

Attacking someone without reason.

Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life? How important is it to you?

No.

Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special?

N/A

If you belong to a religious organization, how often do you attend? Do you have a specific place of worship, or friends within the organization? How much do you agree with the beliefs of your organization?

N/A

Could you kill? Have you killed?

Perhaps & No.

What circumstances led to you forming that conviction, or taking that action?

My mother's death, as stated before.

Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they?

For me, only if the person is immoral and/or he/she/it lacks any good will.

How would you react to watching someone kill another person? Would your reaction be different if the killer was a friend or an enemy of yours?

Intervene and arrest the person. If a friend, try to understand and reason. If enemy, be aggressive.

How would you react if something important was stolen from you?

Tell anyone who I believe should know and find it.

How would you react to public humiliation?

Probably suffer a breakdown, I don't take humiliation or tragedies well.

How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you?

I would confront the killer, reason with him/her, and/or beat him/her down. It has happened to my mom.

What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why?

Selfish acts of violence and murder.

If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours?

I would pucker up, go out with Danielle and try to make as many friends as I can, not using the time as an excuse to make friends. I would also go on a date with Blake and express my love to him. I would also give Danielle back the locket and pass on my father's trench coat.

Career & Training

Do you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it?

I practiced my hand movements so I can hold items and throw electricity with better accuracy.

Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person?

I was trained with my electricity skills when I was young. I have the scientists to thank for that (one who was my father).

Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them?

My teleportation could be classified as awkward. I dunno how it works, but I can somehow transform myself (and my clothing) into atoms that follow a path from one electricity device to another.

Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to?

I've been doing a little cooking practice, though I'm pretty bad at it. I also like to work on blacksmith work due to my practicing in school back in Bavaria.

What is your preferred combat style?

I prefer to stay at a distance and use electricity to knock out my foes, though I can try to paralyze them in case for an easy target.

Have you ever received any awards or honours?

Nope, unless surviving an underground operation is considered an honour.

What skill areas would you like most to improve in? Is there anything you can't do that you wish desperately you could?

I really want to improve with my social skills. For the latter question, I need a lot of time to think about.

How do you act around people who are more skilled than you in areas you'd like to improve? Are you jealous, or do you try and learn?

Often I look on them with curiosity rather than envy, unless they have really big ego's, then they come off as annoying jerks.

Lifestyle & Hobbies

What is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine?

Normally I go to school and do work there. In spare time I would patrol with Blake or Aiko, maybe both. An unaware situation can be interesting, if dangerous.

Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up?

Being a blacksmith of sorts for making equipment. I picked it up in welding class back in Bavaria.

What do you do for fun?

Often practice my abilities or looking up on the internet.

Do you have a costume? What does it look like?

My costume is basically my father's trench coat, combat boots and gloves, a baseball hat and a gray cloth around my head.

How do you normally dress when not in costume?

Usually with clothing that covers all of my body.

What do you wear to bed most nights?

Usually pajamas of some sort (At least others can't peek!).

Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like?

Not much, the locket i have is made of durable brass, painted gold in the shape of a circle.

Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables?

I just keep my locket with me or in a closet in my room.

What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance?

Local travel, I just walk. Through long distance, I use my teleport power (though it leaves me a little dizzy afterwards).

Miscellaneous

Have you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make?

Nope, I don't plan on dying this early.

If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body?

The locket, it should be durable enough to survive.

What would you like to be remembered for after your death?

That I fought to protect others and that I cared for the people in this city.

Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not?

The ability to appear anywhere that has an electrical device can be quite a threat.

What do you perceive as your greatest strength?

My will to protect and my skills to back it up.

What do you perceive as your greatest weakness?

My profound caring for Danielle, Blake, and Aiko.

As a player, if you could, what advice would you give your character? Speak as if he/she were sitting right here in front of you. Use proper tone so they might heed your advice...

"Don't let what happened or what could happen bog your mind. Look forward to something that you believe you can reach and come closer together with friends that you will make throughout your life."

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Journal Entry #1

"I have recieved a letter from Danielle. She wished me luck and stated that I should write a journal about important events that may happen in my life, or just progress in general. So... here it is.

I live at Claremont Acadamy now. I have already met some good people like Mike, Blake, James, and... Chris. I share a dorm with Karakuri Aiko, who I believe is an immigrant like me. Neither of us need any sleep so sometimes I find her wandering around campus or the city in general. Perhaps I should only write when I have alot of information to write. I'd rather not have many small entries compared to the more larger ones.

I also met Dr. Archeville again. I have not seen him since my time in Germany. He helped me find this biotic implant in my head and made it begin functioning, now it may improve my electricity abilities.

Date: May 4th, 2010

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Related Tropes to Rycon

Badass Abnormal: Her electric powers prevent her from being a Badass Normal.

Badass Longcoat: She wears her father's trench coat.

Bilingual Bonus: She is fluent in German, but she mostly saves it for certain people, or if using it for one-liners.

Broken Bird: Her past makes her a little cold-hearted and serious around people who aren't acquaintances.

Dark And Troubled Past: She had a brain error when she was born, fixed in an illegal operation, her father was arrested for partaking in it (unwillingly), and her mom was killed by mobsters after isolating herself and Ashley for four years. She's had it quite hard.

Death By Origin StoryBoth of her parents.

Dysfunction Junction: Her past still bothers her, and perhaps recently, haunting her.

Gratuitous German: See Bilingual Bonus above.

Improbable Aiming Skills: She is skilled in throwing knives, which she doesn't do anymore.

Lightning Can Do Anything: She has this as a superpower, though not much more than teleporting at the moment

Utility Coat: She uses her father's coat for protection and utilities she may pick up later in her life.

Knife Nut: Formerly throwing knives.

Shock And Awe: Electric powers, self-explanatory.

Teleport: Her electric powers let her do this, even if she's not sure how.

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Journal Entry #2

A lot has happened since I last made an entry. perhaps I should make these more often...

There was an invasion, from the Grue apparently. I never thought I would encounter an event like that before, I'm lucky to have made it out in one piece! Sometime after, I went to this arena place, not really the brightest move I've made. I went into combat with Chris, who seemed to have recovered from... whatever it was. I was really worried, with Dr. Archeville and Aiko watching the fight, but I did well. No, I won actually. I didn't think I would win but I did. I noticed however, that my attacks seemed to have penetrated Geckoman's wounds more than usual, I should go over my abilities and limits again, I'd rather not cause permanent injuries to anyone.

And lately I've had this awkward feeling. Sometimes I zone out and find myself in a pitch black area. There's always a person waiting for me there. The first time was a baby, about a year old, crying for someone. When I walk up and try to comfort it, it stops crying and looks at me, then begins crying again, harder than before, as if it was rejecting me... The second time it was a girl, about 6 or 7 years old. She was also crying, this time when I walk up, she starts screaming at me, telling me to "go away, stop being me." constantly shouting stuff she doesn't seem to understand, like she tries to make a point... This has been happening since the Grue Invasion.

I suppose that is all to state. I should try posting more often next time.

Date: May 26, 2010