The Drifter

[Agent A]

Introduction

Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence.

Does 'an idiot' count? Really, I'm just a guy who does the jobs the big capes and the cops can't.

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

The papers call me "Drifter". It stuck. I kind of like it, though.

What is your full birth name?

Carter Andrew Washington

Where do you live?

Freedom City, in Greenbank.

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

I'm 19. Birthday is April 1, 1991. And yes, I get fool jokes all the time.

Physical Traits

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

Male

How would you describe your heritage?

Heritage? Pretty bad. My parents weren't exactly very good at parenting. I didn't know the rest of the family. Don't much care to, to be honest.

How tall are you?

6 feet, almost on the dot.

What is your body type?

I'm pretty wiry. Kind of "tall Bruce Lee", as I like to say. I have a killer workout plan, it turns out.

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

Well, I have pretty bad hayfever sometimes. Does that count?

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

I can do the graceful thing, though I mostly keep it short and powerful. I'm getting good at sneaking up on guys. As for confidence...well, I can fake it pretty well, at least.

Describe your skin, eye, and hair color.

I'm not super dark, though I'm not really light-skinned either. I'm kind of middle of the road when it comes to black, I guess. Eyes are brown and hair is black, nothing special there.

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

I keep it short, though it can be awhile between haircuts from time to time. I usually keep my face shaved.

Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others?

I guess I'm ok. I don't really have the time for the whole "dating" thing, so I don't know how I do with the ladies too well.

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

Besides a couple knicks and cuts here and there, nothing too distinctive.

Do you resemble anyone famous?

Nah.

Do you have a dominant hand?

Right.

What kind of clothing do you wear?

Simple stuff, mostly thrift store wear. I've got a tie for when I do office work for the temp agency, and that's about as dressy as I get.

Do you wear makeup?

What? No. Seriously?

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

I can fake voices pretty well. I do what I call a "hero-voice". Low and growly, you know. Though my voice is pretty deep anyway.

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?

I usually laugh to cover up nervousness. Pretty much any time I rapid-fire jokes is like that too.

History

Where do you come from?

Freedom City, born and sort-of raised.

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

Nope, been here all my life.

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'd say I'm middling patriotic. That said, the government usually has a few flaws in it no matter what the administration, but there you go.

How do you feel about the place you come from?

It's a fairly good town, as things go. It's got some problems, but every town does. Can't think of a place I'd rather live.

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

Well, I live in Greenbank still. It's pretty much the crappy part of town. Lots of crime; gangs, the mob, even an occasional super from time to time. That said, there's a lot of good people here, too.

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

Well, being black and living on the streets wasn't exactly easy. I like to think it toughened me up a little, but it's sad that it still happens in this day and age.

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

I'm usually pretty good at what I put my mind to. I wouldn't say I'm really good or really bad at anything. I guess that's sort of a strength?

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

Hoo boy, here we go. My father confused drinking heavily and hitting me with whatever was handy was a good substitute for an upbringing. My mother was too out of it on whatever she was taking at the time to remember I existed after she gave birth to me. Around about age 15, I ran away, and they didn't bother looking. So I lived on the street until I was 18 and social services wouldn't just send me back home. Around that time was when I went crazy and started putting on a mask and fighting crime. I'm getting it together now; I've got assisted living and the temp agency I work at has pretty steady jobs for me. I get by.

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

I guess adolescence counts? I guess it would be the first mugging I broke up. The lady was screaming, and I knew the hoods might get spooked and try to shut her up. I don't know what came over me, but I just ran in and started swinging. I got the drop on them, and managed to knock the guys out. That's where I got the baton; one of the guys had it. I guess he thought it was fancy. I just wanted something to protect me out on the streets. Of course, then they came looking for me. Led to a nice little one-man gang war, and the rest is history.

What stupid things did you do when you were younger?

You mean besides putting on a mask and picking fights with criminals?

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

Good old JCHS. I mostly kept to myself, especially after I, you know, left home. Trouble at school meant trying to contact parents, and I didn't want that. It was something I did, I guess. Didn't go to college.

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

I don't like thinking about my childhood much, for reasons that should be fairly obvious by now. I'm trying to start over as my own man, and I don't need any reminders of what I came from around.

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

Well, I went through when earlier. Why? I guess I wanted to make a difference. I was told all my life I wouldn't matter, and I guess I wanted to show them up. I wanted to do the right thing.

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

Besides being intentionally vague, not really.

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

Not really. I don't have to worry about going home anymore, and I keep my nose clean. I guess my civvie identity is a secret I'm trying to keep.

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

Nah. What you see is what you get, usually. I try to play up the scary aspect when I'm doing the hero thing, but that's mostly to get in people's heads. And it's kind of fun.

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?

Try and get on a super-team, I guess. I'm pretty good at what I do, so I might be able to convince someone to take me on. If that fails, sleep with one eye open.

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

Nope.

Family

What are your biological parents' names?

John Washington and Danisha Hardaway

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

If you could call it "raising", yes.

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

They both managed to hold down some kind of job fairly regularly. What that job was changed from time to time.

Where are your parents now?

Probably still in their respective apartments. Don't know, and don't care to know.

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

I went back and forth, but they both stayed in Greenbank, so it wasn't too much of a move.

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

I think it's abundantly clear by now, but we didn't exactly see eye to eye.

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

I doubt they would care enough to have an opinion.

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

Nope, I was an only child.

What was your birth order in the family?

John, Danisha, Carter

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

I'm not fond of my parents. I didn't really meet any other family members.

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

Nope.

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

Compared to my parents, I'm a saint. I guess that makes me the black sheep.

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

Not that I know of.

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

No.

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?

Maybe. I'm not exactly in a position to have either right now for a variety of reasons. I wouldn't mind having a kid some day, and I would make sure I raised him right. But I don't see it happening in this lifetime.

What type of person would be your ideal mate?

If I had a girl who couldn't keep up with my jokes, I'd probably go insane. Beyond that, I'm not too discriminatory; beautiful women come in all different colors, you know.

Relationships

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

Not really. I don't have much of a social life.

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.

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

Probably no one. Wow, that's kind of depressing.

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

Not really.

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

Well, in the mask I've got the mob and a lot of the gangs in Greenbank and beyond. I bust up their business, and they want me dead. A refreshingly simple relationship.

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

I doubt it'll get more complicated than them just trying to kill me.

What is the worst thing someone has done to you?

I've been stabbed a couple times. I don't know if that counts.

Where do your loyalties lie? In what order?

I mostly look out for people who can't really defend themselves.

Who or what do you trust the most? Why?

Myself. Again, a little depressing, but I'm the only person who has ever come through for me.

Who or what do you despise? Why?

Anyone who kicks someone littler than them, metaphorically or physically. I've seen it too many times, and I'm tired of letting it happen.

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

Tenacity, and cleverness. I like to think I've got at least a little of both.

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

Greed, and undue pride. I try to keep myself from falling into both.

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

Yup, that would be Drifter. No one really knows about it. I keep to myself, really.

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

Don't really know, I've never worked on a team. I'd feel weird trying to lead people with powers, though. What would I do?

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.

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

Used to go to church every now and again, but I mostly keep to myself now.

Personality & Beliefs

Who are your heroes?

I grew up reading about all the superheroes in town. I guess I looked up to them. Especially Foreshadow. He cleaned up the Southside. I kind of wished I would be doing that some day. And then I just kind of stumbled into it. Funny how things work out.

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

I guess not. I'm trying to be like them still, I suppose. Whether I'm succeeding or not is another story, I guess.

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

I guess so. I don't like waking up with a different set of aches every morning, I suppose. But someone's got to go to bat for Greenbank, and it might as well be me.

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

I'm going until I can't go anymore, I think. And I couldn't see myself working for the other team, even if I wanted. People always said I would turn out to be a criminal, and I'm not looking to prove them right.

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

Pull down a regular job.

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

Considering my idea of leisure time, I'd be happy to live that long.

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

Becoming my father. I might be just as broken as he is, but I'm going to at least be broken in a useful way.

Is there anything you would give you life for?

If I had to trade my life to save another, I think I would. It's just how I'm wired, I guess.

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?

Well, I would like to have more money than I do right now, but I don't covet it too much, I guess. Living comfortably would be enough for me.

How do you generally treat others?

I try to be a nice guy. I'm told I can be a bit of a flirt, but I dunno. I just like to tell jokes.

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

I guess not. I don't really have anyone to trust with my secrets even if I wanted to.

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

I'd say I'm extroverted. Self-confidence...I try. I have some misgivings just like everyone else about what I can do, I guess.

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

I'm a flirt, or so I'm told. It's all in good fun, really; I couldn't hold down a relationship even if I wanted to.

What are your most annoying habits?

Probably trying to inject humor in serious situations. I guess it's how I deal with things, but not everyone likes it.

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

Criminals, gangsters, and in general people who think they can prey on others just because they're scared or weaker than them. I've seen it all my life, and as soon as someone stands up to them, they fold. It just takes one, and that one might as well be me.

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?

Peanut Butter Captain Crunch, definately. I could eat it three meals a day. Honestly, though, I'm not picky.

What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)?

I try to stick to water; it's better for you.

What is your favorite treat (dessert)?

German chocolate cake, or anything with coconut in general.

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

Like I said, not picky. If it's edible, I'm in.

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

I'm fond of dark blues, but I don't really have a color I dislike enough for it to be a problem or anything.

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

I don't listen to a lot of music, really. I'm not a musical guy.

If you have a favorite scent, what is it?

Never really thought about it.

Do you have a favorite animal?

Tigers are pretty sweet.

What is your most treasured possession? Why?

Does my grapple gun count? That thing is useful; I'm going to be sad when it breaks.

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

I don't have too many creature comforts to begin with, so I guess roughing it is how I normally do things.

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

I don't know, really. I don't like to do anything too overtly illegal. Besides, you know, the vigilantism.

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

I used to be. Not so much anymore, though. I guess I'm a Christian, but I'm not exactly devout.

Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special?

Not in a good way.

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?

I don't go to church anymore.

Could you kill? Have you killed?

If I had to to save lives...I don't know. I never had to make that choice, and I hope I never do.

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

People always figured I would be a criminal. I guess they're technically right, but I'm going to do some good with it.

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

If it came down to blood on my hands or innocent lives being lost, I might pull the trigger. I don't know.

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?

I guess it depends. If it wasn't justified somehow, I'd have to try and bring them down. No matter who they were.

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

I'd go and get it back.

How would you react to public humiliation?

Play it off and deal, I guess.

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

I'd find who did it and bring them to justice. Thankfully, it's never happened to me yet. I hope it never does.

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

Murder and rape are up there. Taking something that can't be replaced.

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

1. Watch TV for 5 hours

2. Take a long bath

3. Eat a whole box of Captain Crunch

4. Rock out

5. Go to sleep

Career & Training

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

Nope; self-taught.

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

I guess Foreshadow, though I never met the guy. I just kind of try and follow his lead. He's way better at it than me, though.

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

I'm pretty good in a fight now. I mostly picked that up the hard way.

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

I work at a temp agency. Some kind of solid living would be nice, but it pays the bills.

What is your preferred combat style?

I'm a street fighter, and not like Ryu is. I do what works.

Have you ever received any awards or honours?

Nope.

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

I'd like to become a better detective. Having powers would be a big help, but I'm good with what I got.

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?

I have a tendency to fanboy out a bit, but I try to learn what I can.

Lifestyle & Hobbies

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

Wake up, work, come home, hero time. It's pretty simple, so it's never really thrown off.

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

...I guess not. That's kind of sad.

What do you do for fun?

Hero-ing, I guess. I don't do much else.

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

Not really. I just wear what works, and a bandanna over my face.

How do you normally dress when not in costume?

Depends on what job I'm doing for the temp agency that day.

What do you wear to bed most nights?

I'm a boxers kind of guy.

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

Nope.

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

I hide money under the mattress.

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

In-costume, the grapple. Out of it, I walk or take the bus.

Miscellaneous

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

I don't have much. I guess what didn't go to the state would go to my parents. Not that they would care.

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

I guess not. Maybe I should get something like that.

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

I just hope people say I was an alright dude.

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

Dude, if I tried to start trouble, there's a good number of people in this town that can smack me down easy.

What do you perceive as your greatest strength?

My ability to keep a cool head.

What do you perceive as your greatest weakness?

I'm not as tough as some of these supers.

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...

"You're better at what you do than you think. Have confidence in yourself."