Nightblade (DONE)
May 1, 2013 20:58:40 GMT -5
Post by jamesjacobs321 on May 1, 2013 20:58:40 GMT -5
James "Nightblade" Jacobs
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Full Name: James Jacobs
Code Name: Nightblade
Age: 18
Date of Birth: September 7th
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Species: Human
Alliance: Free lance hero
Citizenship: Dc original
Canon or Original?: Dc Original
"Victory is MINE Baldy!
And if you had any hair I'd take that too!"
And if you had any hair I'd take that too!"
Hair: James's hair is a rich black in hue. It is smooth and neatly combed, as discipline was one of the many things drilled into him at a young age.
Eyes: James's eyes are sea green in color, and they have an emerald tinge as well.
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 135
Distinguishing Marks: Not really any...
Appearance: James is extremely physically fit, having undergone a strict training regimen. His limbs are strong, and his torso contains practically no trace of fat. His biceps, triceps, and abdominal muscles are clearly defined and quite prominent. He usually sports his usual leather jacket with athletic pants. He also has his hero's gear, which consists of a black hood and a black robe. He also has lightweight gauntlets. James can also usually be seen with his trusty bo staff, which is black in hue. When on hero duty, James sports a black mask that covers his eyes.
Face Claim: Logan Lerman
"I’m not interested in making new friends,
I don’t even like the ones I have”
I don’t even like the ones I have”
Likes:
-Combat
-Independence
-Courage
-Strength
-Integrity
Dislikes:
-Robbery
-Killers
-Laboratories
-Weakness
-Cowardice
Personality: James is defiant and stubborn, as well as prideful. He will go to great lengths to prove himself worthy. He is fiercely independent, preferring to work alone to get the job done. He does not trust others, to the extent of paranoia. However, once you gain his trust, he will prove to be a powerful ally.
His wariness makes him alert and constantly looking out for danger. James is also very impetuous, and his impulsiveness can get him into trouble. He is not at all afraid to speak his mind, and will do so if needed.
James is also very brave, to the point of carelessness. He will often jump into situations with little care for the repercussions, and this can land him into trouble. James is also very disciplined, a result of his training. He is orderly and organized when it comes to most things.
"With great power comes great responsibility"
Powers: N/A
Weapons
Bo staff - A lightweight staff made of reinforced steel that can collapse into a small stick to stow away, if needed. It also has a hidden blade that can protrude from the tip of the staff.
Knives - James does not use knives to kill, but they can still be used for distractions and disarming.
Crossbow - A collapsible crossbow that shoots... well, arrows. The arrows are small, light, and intended to immobilize, not kill.
Strengths/Abilities:
Combative skills - James has trained well in martial arts disciplines, but his primary styles are Wing Chun, Muy Thai, and Gendai Budo, with Ninjitsu incorporated into combat. His training in other styles isn't as extensive. He generally prefers his staff as opposed to his hands during combat.
Staff expertise - James is a master of the staff, and controls it as if it is an extension of his own body. He can execute complex moves with deadly precision and power.
Physical conditioning - Having trained to be a hero, James is very physically fit for his age. He can bench-press 2.5 times his own weight, and his speed and endurance are very impressive.
Agility - Having trained in Parkour and Acrobatics, James is quite agile and flexible.
Weaknesses:
Human fragility - Despite his prodigious skill, James is a human, and therefore has all the weaknesses of one, both physical and mental. It is easier for metahumans to take him down.
Manipulation - James is full of rage and anger against evil, and it is easy to manipulate him by using his emotions.
Impulsiveness - Despite his strategic mind, James is naturally very impatient, and so will jump into situations without fully gauging his opponent's strength.
Personal Loyalty - James would do anything for his loved ones, and would go to great lengths in order to keep them safe. If one of his loved ones (like his mother, for instance) were in potential danger, he would die in their stead willingly. Thus, it is easy to control him y using his loved ones.
Hubris - James is very prideful, and he does not like being humiliated or beaten in battle. This can cause him to doubt himself and think irrationally.
"All it takes is one bad day to reduce
the sanest man alive to lunacy,"
the sanest man alive to lunacy,"
History: James was born to Sarah and Adrian Jacobs in Metropolis. The family was relatively wealthy, but nothing special. Sarah had a secret; she was a vigilante known as the Razor. Her martial arts skill and bravery made her a good hero. However, she and Adrian wanted to protect James from her other life. He was raised well, and took special interest in acrobatics and martial arts growing up. He took up Wing Chun, Gendai Budo, Ninjitsu, and Muy Thai growing up. He also trained with a staff, which was his weapon of choice. In addition, he practiced acrobatics and parkour to keep in shape.
When he was 10, James's father died in a bank robbery gone wrong. This hindered his training, and he spent a lot of time grieving in the house. One day, he discovered his mother's equipment, discovering her other life as Razor. He stole some of the equipment and vowed revenge of the bank robbers, who had been last seen in some old warehouses not far from his house.
He sought to hunt them down, and went to the warehouses with some knives and a staff. His mother tracked him down soon, and was livid that her son was about to resort to murder. James revealed that he knew her identity, and demanded to join her in her crusade against crime. Sarah denied his request readily, saying that the job was too dangerous for a kid.
However, James took cash from her drawer and bought himself a costume with a black hood and a black robe, as well as a black mask to cover his eyes. He followed his mother out into the streets of Metropolis one night, and Sarah became furious when she found him following her. She then encountered a group of thugs and ordered James to stay back.
However, James decided to jump into the fight. Distracted, Sarah was felled by one of the thugs. James dispatched the thug with his staff from behind, earning him the respect and approval of Sarah. She allowed him to go on patrol with her henceforward. James became Nightblade, a symbol of hope and justice.
All was well until James turned 15. His mother was hospitalized with a severely damaged spine, after a mission gone awry. She would never be able to patrol the streets again. However, James still continues the fight against evil as Nightblade, with occasional tips from his mother. He is also going to graduate high school soon.
"Next time guys, we should just
rebuild this place outta Lego."
rebuild this place outta Lego."
Writing Sample:
Sportsmaster prepared to stab the Punisher, but a colorful shield came out of nowhere, knocking the weapon out of his hand. He then saw a hero clad in American colors walking towards the trio. The ubiquitous despicable heroism radiating from the man was almost palpable, and Lawrence immediately recognized the hero that stood before him. After Athena spoke, Sportsmaster himself approached Captain America. "This isn't your business, Captain. Or... whatever Athena called you. Rogers. This guy shot at us, and I've got my rep to preserve." The assassin then looked at Athena, scowling in frustration. "Hey, goddess. This guy tried to kill us. Maybe we should return the favor," he growled.
The villain glared at the man lying before him with disgust. It was the same disgust reserved that he reserved for obsequious assassins who wished to impress him, or even pitiful opponents who stood no chance against him in battle. This guy was not either, though. He had proven to be a brilliant fighter and marksman, and he would have certainly killed Sportsmaster had he not acted in time. Lawrence glanced at the cut on his stomach, which was bleeding profusely. Pulling out some gauze, he wound it around his stomach to alleviate the pain. It still hurt, but the intense stinging had subsided, leaving behind only minute traces of pain.
"I'm through talking, get out of my cave,"
Your name/alias: James
Timezone: San Francisco
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