KnightDisciple

Time for the (Revised) HellQ! This is for Gabriel. Introduction Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence. I'm just an Irish boy trying to do his best to make the world a little better place. Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume? Well, when I'm off righting wrongs, I go by Gabriel. Beyond that, not that I know of. If other people have nicknames for me, they haven't told me yet. What is your full birth name? Carson Finbar Keefe. Where do you live? Freedom City. Specifically, one of the not-quite-as-poor areas, just off the Freedom College campus. Close enough to walk, even. How old are you? What year were you born (if applicable)? I'm a ripe old age of 26, born in 1984. I already find myself referring to teenagers as "kids", and thinking things like "back in my day". It's kinda scary. Physical Traits What is your gender? If not applicable, please explain. Male. Unless my parents, doctors, mirror, voice, sense of touch, and a half-dozen other things have been lying all these years... How would you describe your heritage? Irish. Irish. And more Irish. How tall are you? I top off at a nice, even 6 feet. What is your body type? Um...generally fit? I'm no Terminator, but I'm still fit as a fiddle. Just don't have all kinds of fancy muscle lines, I suppose. Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities? Not really. How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence? I'd like to think I'm fairly graceful. You can't be clumsy and work on the stage. I suppose I could sneak about, but I've never really learned or tried. And of course I walk with confidence! Describe your skin, eye, and hair color. Pale skin, like anyone else from the Blessed Isle. My eyes are a fetching shade of blue, if I do say so myself, and my hair's a nice shade of red. And no, I don't bloody well have freckles, thanks for asking. How do you wear your hair, if applicable? Do you have facial hair? Uh...short and not too messy? I keep clean shaven. Really, working in the stage means you can't do much in the way of fancy hair; it'd get messed up or re-colored half the time anyways. Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others? I'd say I'm a decent looking bloke. The ladies I talk to certainly haven't expressed displeasure at my appearance. Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks? Birthmarks, no. Scars, a few little ones from a rough and rowdy childhood. Nothing noticeable, though. As for tattoos or piercings? No way on Earth. I don't much like needles; bad enough getting shots and tests. No way am I letting a bloody needle full of ink near my body, thank you much! Do you resemble anyone famous? Sadly, no. I'm sure it would be a great conversation starter. Do you have a dominant hand? Rigt. What kind of clothing do you wear? Comfortable. The Freedom College Theater Department is pretty casual, so I get away with jeans an a polo shirt. When I'm not at work, I usually switch to a plain t-shirt. Well, there's my "work clothes", of course, but that's something else, really. Do you wear makeup? Only when I'm in a performance, and thus have to. What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way? Well, normally I have a fairly noticeable Irish accent. My vocal range tends to be low tenor to mid baritone. When I'm "working", I've figured out how to hide my accent, though I don't drop 3 octaves or anything. Just enough change to make "Gabriel" another person. 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? Well, when I get frustrated or flustered, my accent deepens. I've had to keep a tight hold on it in costume, and it's still almost slipped a few times. My raising left me with a touch of "old-style charm", though it's certainly not as pronounced as a few people I've heard about. Mostly I'm just polite, especially to women. My Ma would box my ears otherwise. History Where do you come from? The nice little city of Limerick, Ireland. Great place. Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown? Well, about a year and a half ago, I moved from Limerick, Ireland to Freedom City, USA. Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country? Oh, I love Ireland, for sure. But the USA isn't too bad, either. They keep insisting on calling football "soccer", and have that weird variant of rugby be called "football", but it's actually pretty nice here. I'm working on gaining dual citizenship right now; I have a feeling I'll be in Freedom City for a while. I'm...mildly patriotic, I suppose. I don't shove my home country in people's faces, but I still support them, generally. Obviously no government is perfect, be it Irish or American, so there are always things I end up disagreeing with. Nonetheless, I count myself utterly blessed to have lived in either country. Things could always be worse. How do you feel about the place you come from? It's a great place! Have I mentioned that I do love Ireland? Where is your home town? What was/is it like? Oh, Limerick's on a river in the southern half of Ireland. Great city. Has pretty much anything you could want or need, be it shopping, housing, entertainment, or employment. Not a paradise, I suppose, but a good city. Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you? I was just another Irish boy, really. Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life? Always had a flair for the Dramatic! You like that? I've been practicing. Really, it's shaped my life a lot. It's what I majored in, what I do for a living. Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)? Well, that one girl Susie did try to give me cooties in 3rd grade...Heh, no, not really. I've been blessed with a fairly peaceful life. Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life. My third class with Miss O'Brian. My old drama teacher. She told me I had a real talent, that it was a blessing from the Lord, and that I ought not to waste it. I'd like to think I lived up to that advice. What stupid things did you do when you were younger? Heh, my Ma won't see this, will she? ...Nah, nothing bad, really. Did get pretty blasted at a party once. Few too many Guinness. And I suppose I let my pride crash a few relationships with the ladies. I'd like to think I'm smarter. Beyond that, just the occasional roughhousing and shenanigans that teenage boys get up to. I can neither confirm nor deny rumors about TP-ed houses, tipped cows, or soap-painted car windows. No sir. Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it? Local public school through high school. For my Bachelor's and Masters, I went to Trinity College Dublin. Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not? Oh, a few pictures and such in my apartment. I'm sure my mother has a half-ton of baby booties, first this and that, and the like. When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision? Hm. Probably right when the Archangel Gavriel appeared to me on my evening walk, and gave me my powers and costume. And, you know, told me I was destined to be a hero. Who am I to argue with that guy? Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why? No. I don't generally give a lot of detail on it though. I tend to leave it at "called by a Higher Power, gifted with my powers, here I am." Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you? Hm. Can't think of any. Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why? Only when in costume. Mostly to protect my family and students, and a bit to keep people out of my hair when I'm not "working". 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? Well, I fear the people I care about getting hurt if my identity is let loose. I wouldn't change my morals to protect those secrets, though. Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge? Nope. I was a good boy. My Ma and Da would have boxed my ears, tanned my hide, and grounded me for life if I'd ever gotten in that sort of trouble. Family What are your biological parents' names? My Da's Angus, and my Ma's Bevin. Wonderful people, salt of the Earth and all that. Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you. Raised by them. What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living? Well, Da runs The Falcon and Cent Pub with his Da. Everybody likes the pub owners, you know? And Ma's just the sweetest woman on the planet, I wager. She somehow finds time to take care of all of us kids, Da, and still be a part of our church's local outreach. Cooking for shutins and the like, you know. They're both real popular in our little slice of Limerick, I suppose. Where are your parents now? Still back home. Probably watching the news for any signs of "their boy", and waiting for my calls and letters that I send. Well, eletronic letters. Have you seen how expensive physical letters from the US to Ireland are? Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot? Been in Limerick since before my grandparents were born. We're well-planted in that town. How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable). Oh, we get along fine. They were always there to help me, or straighten me out, whichever I needed. They're really the only ones who know my identity, though I bet my baby sister suspects something. How do your parents view you now, or how would they? They go on and on about how proud of me they are, what with bein' a teacher to the poorer kids, and bein' a hero to boot. Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them. Oh yeah. Two brothers, Brody and Doyle, and my baby sister Riona. We all get along fine, pretty typical brothers and sister. Riona gets mad when we play 20 questions with any new boyfriend of hers. What was your birth order in the family? I was 2nd of the 3 boys, and 2nd overall, what with Riona comin' last and all. That's why she's the "baby sister". Where are your siblings now (if applicable)? Do they have families of their own? What do they do? Brody's living and working in Limerick, working with Grandpa Colin. I think Grandpa Colin's looking to hand the reigns of things over to Brody pretty soon. Doyle's still living at home for a bit until he finishes college; he's gonna be a computer engineer. Riona's a senior in high school. She can't decide yet on what she's gonna be. Brody's got himself a pretty serious ladyfriend. Doyle's a bit shyer, but Ma says he's been dating a nice gal for a bit. Riona's trying to keep a boyfriend, but she says Da, Brody, and Doyle keep scarin' 'em off. I dunno what she means by that, no sir. Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged? Much as I can. E-mail's a wonderful thing. Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular? Um...I suppose I got a soft spot in my heart for Riona. We get along a touch better than her and the other two boys. She doesn't complain as much when I make sure she's datin' a good fella. Da was actually quicker to accept my bein' a theater teacher than Ma. She was worried about earnin' money and such, but Da pointed out that teachers are often in short supply, so bein' a teacher would be good. Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)? Well. Like I said, Riona's my baby sister. And I think she maybe almost knows something is going on. But Ma and Da are the ones I actually talk to about the hero-stuff. But now that I'm in the US, I have to use code words and such. Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain. Not really. 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. Ladies of the world rejoice, for Carson Finbar Keefe is still single for the moment. 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? Oh, yes, I'd definitely like to settle down. Pretty firm, but I suppose something drastic happening that endangered people close to me might shift my view. That, or the Almighty sending me an Angel telling me to stay single. I really hope He doesn't, though. What type of person would be your ideal mate? Hm. She'd need a good sense of humor, as well as being able to stand my humor. At least some shared interests, so we don't always bore each other. Has to get along with my family at least somewhat (not a hard prospect, especially with Ma, but still). And has to, eventually, accept my dual identity. Relationships Do you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them. None really close at the moment. My school friends and I have drifted apart a bit. Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend? Not...not really. Perhaps I'll make a few, eventually. If you were to go missing, who would worry about you? My family. Some of my students and coworkers. Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do? Oh, well, had a couple girlfriends. Was a bloody stupid git, lost them. Nothing more than that. Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you. Well, I suppose in one sense, there's the Lord of Darkness and his ilk. But that's on general principle. Don't have any personal enemies like that, no. If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future? If and when I make any, they'll probably try all the standard tricks. What is the worst thing someone has done to you? One of my ex-girlfriends kicked me in the block and tackle. With steel-toed boots. I nearly went to the emergency room. Where do your loyalties lie? In what order? Hm. God. Family. Friends. Ireland. America. Freedom City. Freedom College. Who or what do you trust the most? Why? God, and my parents. The first is pretty obvious, and my parents for all the reasons I described above; they support and love me, and always try their best to help me. Who or what do you despise? Why? Generally, people who take advantage of kids. Especially drug dealers. They're ruining lives that have such potential, for a few extra dollars. Sometimes robbing kids of their choices. It's a bloody horrible crime, I tell you. What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess? Kindness. Willingness to help others. Willingness to learn. Willingness to express yourself. I'd like to think I possess all of these in decent quantity. What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities? Ruthlessness. Heartless pragmatism. Greed. Willingness to exploit others. Not caring at all for your fellow man. And I hope and pray I never let such things take true root in my life, even as I acknowledge my flaw, human nature. Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why? Yes. Only my parents, God, and the Archangel Gavriel know Carson Finbar Keefe is Gabriel. I hide it from others to protect them. Both from being used as leverage, and from getting caught up in my fight. Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower? I suppose I work well enough in a group. Haven't really had a chance yet, outside of the school. I tend to switch between leader and follower, depending on who else is trying to lead. 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? Not yet. Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that? Well, I'm a good Irish Catholic. Beyond that, I'm not really a member of any clubs or some such. I attend weekly services, and do a bit of volunteer work through the Church. They've set up a couple of my mentorships over the years. Personality & Beliefs Who are your heroes? Peter O'Toole. Liam Neeson. J.R.R. Tolkien. Saint Patrick. Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances? Not really, no. Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it? I do, actually. Probably most rewarding when I manage to avoid any use of force, and convince the person performing the crime to stand down. Even better if I can talk them into seriously evaluating their life. Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides? I'd never "switch sides". I might give this up if it came to a choice between my family and the work. I'd like to think the Almighty would understand. And I suppose one day I'll be old enough I can't really do this anymore, anyways. What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)? I'd like to start turning some of the local neighborhoods around a bit, see the crime start to drop off a bit. Perhaps I'll look into joining, or even helping form, some team of like-minded individuals or another. What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)? Pretty much a larger scale of the same. I'd also like to have helped start others on the path to teaching and mentorships. Perhaps have some kids, working on grandkids. What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear? Failing, or just not making a difference. I typically go off by myself, pray, and wrestle with the fear. That's helped me keep a handle on it so far. Is there anything you would give you life for? To save a life. To protect the world. Those sorts of things. 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? Money's handy to have and use. It's ultimately temporary, though. I try to be frugal with what I have, while still being able and open to share some of it. The Lord blesses those who are effective stewards, after all. How do you generally treat others? As I would like to be treated. In other words, as fellow human beings, who deserve love (brotherly love, agape love; not romantic love you dorks), kindness, and compassion. Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused? Generally. I don't fling my trust about willy-nilly, so it's never been really abused. But I try to look for the best in people nonetheless. Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence? Extroverted, and self-confident. Don't listen to the people who say I have too much of either! How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex? Polite. Well-mannered. Interested. Interesting. One might even say "like a gentleman". What are your most annoying habits? I tend to slip into a deeper accent sometimes. I also have trouble staying really still, so I'll tap my foot, tap a tabletop, desktop, or leg. Shift around in my seat. Some people can ignore it, but it can annoy some. Doesn't help that I tend to sing under my breath when I'm distracted, or even slip into quoting movies and books. Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why? Those who exploit children. 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? I try enjoy most all food. I like quite a few types, but my favorite is probably a home-cooked plate of steak, potatoes, bread, and a fresh salad. What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)? Water, and an occasional (good) Guinness . What is your favorite treat (dessert)? Chocolate. I'm a bit of a chocoholic. Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat? Certain types of seafood. I don't do well with really spicy things, either. What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike? Hm. If I had to pick one I like, it'd be a nice, earthy green. I'm not a big fan of some shades of yellow. I'm sure you know the ones. What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate? Classical. Contemporary Celtic. This Country-Western stuff isn't too bad. That Trans-Siberian Orchestra is great. Not a fan of death metal, or any of the really heavily antisocial rocks and the like. Never acquired a taste for Rap, either. Nothing wrong with people liking them, but it's not my pint o' beer, you know? If you have a favorite scent, what is it? Home on a spring day. Do you have a favorite animal? Wolves. What is your most treasured possession? Why? Photo of myself and Liam Neeson, signed by the man himself. I got it framed and hung in my apartment. Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts? "Roughing it" means living in a dorm with a communal bathroom, thank you kindly. Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do? Anything to do with gambling, brothels, or adult "entertainment", and anything with garbage, sewage, or the like. The first three are moral objections. The others are for my poor delicate sense of smell. Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life?How important is it to you? I'd like to think so. They shape my worldview; my faith is the basis of that worldview, in fact. So my beliefs are very important to me. Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special? Putting aside angelic visits, I'd say my Father and Grandfathers. They all showed me how to live your faith while still doing things outside the church. Gave me a sense of balance, if you will. 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 try to attend all the normal scheduled services. There's a little Catholic church not too far from the College that I go to. Any disagreements are so minor they're not worth talking about. Could you kill? Have you killed? Could I? Maybe. I'd rather hope I could avoid it. Have I? No. What circumstances led to you forming that conviction, or taking that action? Just part of how I was raised. Now that I can knock people out without killing them, it kind of helps the stance. Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they? If there's truly no other choice to protect an innocent, or multiple innocents, be it in the moment, or the near future. 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'd probably feel really upset, no matter what. I'd hope any friend of mine would only use killing as an absolute last resort. If they did, I'm mostly be sad it had to happen like that. If it were an enemy, I'd probably get bloody mad, and try to stop them from doing it again. How would you react if something important was stolen from you? I'd get mad, then call the police. Then maybe do some poking around of my own. How would you react to public humiliation? Um...Be embarrassed? How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you? Thank the Lord, it hasn't happened. Accidentally, I'd be sad, a little mad, and probably itching to make sure the conditions for the accident can't be met again. Purposefully...I'd have to keep reminding myself that I don't have to use lethal force to stop someone. What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why? Child slavery, of any sort. Not only does it subject them to the worst sort of brutalities, it robs them of their choices and chances for the future. It forces them to exist only in the context of their slavery, without knowing there's more out there. If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours? 1.)Call my parents and tell them I love them, and am grateful for everything. 2.)Call Doyle and give him some last-minute advice, and tell him I love him. 3.)Call Brody and wish him and his lady luck. Pass on my love. 4.)Call Riona and give her as much advice as possible. Get her to promise to avoid the "bad boys", and only go out with respectable gentlemen. Pass on my love. 5.)Find a nice, willing lady and give her a good, long kiss. Now now, nothing more, mind you. Career & Training Do you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it? Not really. Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person? Some of it was instinctual with my powers. The rest is self-taught. Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them? I'm remarkable good at things like card tricks and the like. If I wanted, I might be decent at taking things from people's pockets and such. It's a combination of some stage training (a few plays required fairly fine manual dexterity), and personal practice. Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to? Teacher at Freedom College for the Theater Department. Plus some mentorship programs. I'll probably stick with that for a good, long time. What is your preferred combat style? Try to talk the opponent down. If that doesn't work, I'll hit them with all sorts of trick to confuse them and such, and then knock them out with a good whack of semi-solid sound waves. 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? Probably ought to work on getting even better with my sound. And maybe on how to defend myself. One of these days, I need to learn how to dance. 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? Try to figure out how to learn from them. Lifestyle & Hobbies What is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine? Get up, clean up, eat, go to work, teach kids, mentor kids, come home, quick supper, go stop some crime. Then sleep. Lather, rinse, repeat. Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up? Hobbies? I do like puzzles. Picked it up from Grandma Moreen. Oh, and I somehow ended up liking model-building like Grandpa Brogan. What do you do for fun? Books of all sorts, movies, games with friends, and professional theater performers. Do you have a costume? What does it look like? I do. Loose white pants, rugged gray leather boots, a gray cloth belt, and a baggy white shirt form the base of my outfit. On top of that, I wears a white hooded vest, with the hood resting so that it leaves only my eyebrows on down exposed. Over everything but my mouth and lower nose, I sports a white mask, which tends to blur into the hood's lines at a glance, further muffling my appearance. White fingerless gloves help protect my hands. Finally, a predominately white leather duster sits on top of everything else. The trim is actually black, with intricate gold patterns (primarily Celtic knots and crosses). How do you normally dress when not in costume? As casual and comfortable as I can. What do you wear to bed most nights? T-shirt and shorts. Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like? The same rosary I had on when Gavriel gave me my powers. Generally looks like a normal wooden rosary. The cross will glow every once in a great while, typically right as I'm getting a sense of something important. Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables? I Have a lockbox. ...Heh. Lockbox... What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance? Walking, then the bus. Flying if I can get away with it in the city. Airplane for long distance, unless it's hero work. Then I fly myself. Miscellaneous Have you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make? Not yet. Maybe I ought to. If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body? Uh...maybe? I dunno what the investigators use for that sort of thing. What would you like to be remembered for after your death? Helping a bunch of kids make their lives better. Lord willing, I'd also like to be remembered as a loving father and husband. Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not? Not at all! I'm out there trying to make the world a better place, with as little force as possible. What do you perceive as your greatest strength? My ability to talk to people. What do you perceive as your greatest weakness? Perhaps being too willing to talk to people, when maybe I'll need to jump into the thick of it one day. 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 slow results get you down. Give things a few years, and you'll be shocked at the impact you're making. Some of those kids you're teaching are going to end up being influential in so many ways. And some of those kids you helped convince to stop a life of crime? They'll go on to help even more people in the same way. It really is a trickle-down effect, my friend."

"Been a few years now. Let me dig it out of my memory. Not something easy to forget..." He closed his eyes, and scrunched his face up in concentration. "I'd already sort of gotten it in my head to "change the world" by then. Just, I'd only thought of it in terms of being a teacher and mentor, really. I'd been prayin' hard to the Lord for the strength to make a difference. To get the chance to change lives, you know? Was on a walk one night, when *Bam!* I was on my arse and blinded, when I heard the voice. "Fear not, Carson Finbar Keefe. My visit to you is one of greatest import, for you have a great destiny ahead of you. Your prayers have been heard. Now, they shall be answered, in a way more wonderful than you could have dreamed." I got some sight back, saw what he looked like. A bit cliche, but I think it was so I didn't soil myself. I asked him who he was, why he was there...If he was actually an Angel, or the Enemy in disguise. I hear they do that occasionally. Well, he proved it alright. Then...let's see. Then he said: "I applaud your courage, Carson. You will need it for the years ahead. I am indeed a true angel. An Archangel, in fact. I am Gavriel, Herald and Messenger of the Most High. I have come because you have been chosen, Carson Finbar Keefe. You have been chosen to be an agent for Good in the world. Your current dreams are worthy, yes. Such is the work of many Saints. But you shall have a task higher still. You will be endowed with a small fraction of my power. You shall craft sound into a weapon against the forces of Evil, large and small. You have great things ahead, Carson. Or should I say...Gabriel."" Gabriel opened his eyes. "And then he was gone. And here I am, and...." A look of horror crossed his masked face. His head fell forward into his hands. "Oh, confound it all! I just told you my name! My real name! I'm a right bloody idiot I am. Even if you won't do anything bad with the knowledge, that was a bloody stupid mistake."

Gabriel Change in skills. Take the following: Knowledge (Popular Culture) 8 (+10) Knowledge (Streetwise) 8 (+10) Perform (Oratory] 8 (+18/+10) Perform (Singing) 8 (+18/+10) And make it the following: Knowledge (Popular Culture) 6 (+8) Knowledge (Streetwise) 6 (+8) Perform (Oratory) 6 (+16/+8) Perform (Singing) 6 (+16/+8) Please add the following: Perform (Acting) 8 (+18/+10) Done by Sandman XI

"I suppose coffee would be good. Give a little pep in the step, you know?" With a smile, Carson follows Vivian as they head to the coffee shop. "As for "obvious", I suppose that's all relative, really. Plenty of pretty girls like you who aren't really from the old Nordic areas. Even a few on the Isle. Probably left over from way back when, you know. Or some such. But that's pretty interesting, nonetheless. Are ya looking to go into teaching Ancient Norse Mythology, or doin' more researching and writing?" As they walk and talk, Vivian may find herself feeling extremely at ease with Carson. After all, he's just so nice.

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Carson looks at the indicated building...and sighs. "I'm a bloody idiot sometimes. That was the one building I thought was least likely to be my destination." He glances at the simple watch on his left wrist. "Lucky for me I was sent some help, hm? Looks like I've got about...15 more minutes." He turned back to face Vivian. "I'm guessing you're after being a grad student, then, Vivian? What field?" Carson seems interested in a benign way, rather than openly flirty. That said, he does have a certain charm about him.

Carson smiled at her comment about her age. If anything, his moderate Irish accent seemed to grow a bit thicker. Might just be her imagination though. "Not a comment on your age, ma'am. Just how Ma and Da raised me. And I should have seen you sooner. The confounded map and directions had too much of my attention." He held out a hand, this time for a handshake. "Name's Carson. I'm actually here to attend, and speak at, a theater seminar. I typically work down at Freedom College, which is why I'm a bit lost on this wonderful campus." He gestures with his hands at the expanse of FCU. Taking a moment to look, Vivian will notice that Carson seems to be wearing rather casual clothes for a man attending a seminar. Jeans, sneakers, and a dark grey Polo shirt, topped off with a decent-sized backpack. Probably had his notes and books. "Do ya think you could direct little old me to the building where one...oh, what was his name. Ah, where a Dr. Underhill of the Drama/Theater department is? My directions were such chicken-scratch that I couldn't tell which of 3 buildings it might have been."

Gabriel had looked up just in time to brace himself for the impact. *woompf* So while the girl falls, he is merely rocked back on his heels, dropping the papers in his hands. Which proceed to blow away almost instantly. "Well now, I'm just fine. Are you hurt, miss?" His eyes glance towards the retreating papers, but he offers the girl a hand to help her stand. "Hope I didn't make a mess o' your stuff there, ma'am. Come on then, up you go." His expression seemed open and friendly, not eve holding the irritation of losing his map for more than a second.

I believe we are, and that sounds fine. I'm sure Gabriel can calm her down with words! :D

Primarily a thread for Gabriel and Valkyrie to meet up. This occurs on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, so if other people want to join, hop in here and let us know. Maybe we can work you in! :)

Tuesday morning brought a new spring in Carson's step. His chat the previous evening had refreshed his resolve, and renewed his optimism. With this in mind, he poured just as much of his energy into his mundane job as he did into his "evening work". With that in mind, he was currently wandering around the campus of Freedom City University, trying to determine where the building that housed his seminar was located. He still had some time before it started, but his Ma had taught him to arrive early whenever he could. It was only polite, after all. "Blast it all. This bloody campus is like a maze! Not to mention my dean's handwriting is a step above chicken-scratch. There's at least three buildings this thing could be in. Why couldn't they have sent me an email?" He continued walking down the path, comparing a sheet of paper with hand-written notes to a glossy paper map of the campus. Despite the grumblings coming from his mouth, his mood was still fairly upbeat. Though if this problem continued, it might take a nosedive soon enough...

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Gabriel ran his hand over his face with a sigh. "I suppose you're right. Just keeping the world from falling to Darkness is a mighty achievement. I guess I just let everything get to me. It's just so...so disheartening, you know? Maybe if more of the crooks were older, like my age, or middle-aged, it would be one thing. But...I have such a heart for helping teens. I want to help them succeed, and make good choices. But, you're right, I can't force them. Doesn't make it any easier when I'm staring one in the face who's shaking with fear and drugs, trying to steal enough money to get his next fix. All because his home is broken, and all his friendships are hollow. It hurts me, really. I guess I'm still getting used to it." He looked up to the night sky, considering the beautiful night. "But hey. I guess making a small difference is better than making no difference, right? Maybe I just need to meet more of my fellow heroes...If nothing else, wailing on some supervillains should relieve some stress, eh?" Here he gives the true Angel a lopsided grin.

Gabriel laughed. It wasn't quite a bitter sound, but it was pushing that line. "Aye, that's easy enough. Put on a mask, use these snazzy duds, and the people just shrug their shoulders and say "Another superhero". But that's just it! Even as a "superhero", I don't feel like I'm doing anything! It's like I'm just managin' to break even, and I can't figure out how to get ahead! I mean, forget bringing paradise to Earth, I just want to keep these kids from thinkin' bein' in a gang is their only choice! Blast it all, half the crimes I've stopped were being performed by teenagers! And they don't always listen to me, either. Oh, I have my ways with words, and people tend to at least consider things. But some of them are so far gone...I'm clipping the tips of the weeds, without touching the roots. So many gangs, and drug cartels, and mobs, and supervillain groups, and all o' them such folks. The other heros are barely catching half of them, seems like. I've considered "graduating" myself to bigger threats, but where do I start? What difference am I making, really?" The young man went from frustrated, to nearly in tears during his short speech. He's clearly struggling with himself and his mission.

Gabriel blinked. Then blinked again. "Should've expected this. So, now I get a little help? You going to be giving me a two-sentence pep-talk, or can you spare a moment ta sit with me? You hoverin' there is gonna make me nervous after a bit." His tone isn't hostile, so much as resigned. He gestured to the small ledge around an AC unit that he was currently sitting on. "I think I'd feel grateful if ya'd talk to me man to man, rather than hints and riddles. Or as much as ya can, anyway. I think I've heard about you before."

It was a balmy Monday evening in Freedom City. The wind was blowing, but it wasn't doing much for keeping the temperature down. Thankfully, the sun had set, and already the temperature was dropping. Gabriel took a moment to pull back his hood and fan himself a bit. Even wearing a nice, reflective color like white didn't do much to help keep his temperature down. Not when he was flying around stopping 3 muggings and a holdup of a small flower shop. Two repeat offenders, one heroin junkie, and a scared kid who was trying to join a gang. For protection. The kid just about peed his pants when Gabriel came striding into the shop, calming words already flowing from his lips. He ran a hand over his masked scalp. "I've been at this for months now, and what do I have to show for it? Seems like there's just as many punks, thugs, and kids on the street as the night before. Am I actually doing any good in this place, Lord? Half my students barely seem to care! It feels like I'm swimming upstream in gelatin with my bloody legs tied together!" He was looking to the sky, his subdued Irish brogue starting to become more pronounced as he vented his frustrations. "Ya send Gavriel to give me these powers. To tell me I have a "destiny". I listen, I follow. I do my best. But for what? It's like the Enemy has three times the forces we do! Even with all these superheroes, and don't get me started on some of them, it's like tha line's barely gettin' held! Is it wrong to want to see a few real results o' the work I been doin' all this time?"

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And now posted in the Character Bank here.

Player Name: KnightDisciple Character Name: Gabriel Power Level: 15 (250/250PP) (PL 12 Caps) [282] Trade-Offs: None Unspent PP: 0 Progress To Impervium Status: 126/150 Alternate Identity: Carson Finbar Keefe Identity: Secret Birthplace: Limerick, Ireland (Chalk it up to the Almighty's sense of humor) Occupation: Drama Teacher Affiliations: Freedom College, Freedom League (Reserve Member) Family: Angus Keefe (Father), Bevin Keefe (Mother), Brody Keefe (Older Brother), Doyle Keefe (Younger Brother), Riona Keefe ("Baby Sister"), Brogan Keefe (Paternal Grandfather), Bridget Keefe (Paternal Grandmother), Colin Doherty (Maternal Grandfather), Moreen Doherty (Maternal Grandmother) Age: 29 (DoB: March 21, 1984) Apparent Age: N/A Gender: Male Ethnicity: Irish Caucasian Height: 6' Weight: 170 lbs. Eyes: Blue Hair: Red Speech Color: Maroon Description: Tall and fairly thin, Carson is nonetheless a comparatively unremarkable figure in his civilian guise. Often electing to wear jeans and a plain polo shirt, Carson manages to strike a balance between "comfortable" and "professional" that many people find baffling. He almost always has an easy smile on his face. Gabriel is a bit sterner figure, but still one that tends to put innocents at ease when they meet him. His outfit, once reminding others of a heroic priest-figure, now seems more like a warrior-priest. Loose white pants, rugged gray leather boots, a gray cloth belt, and a baggy white shirt form the base of his outfit. Covering everything but his mouth and lower nose is a white mask pulled over his head. Over his chest is a sculpted breastplate; at a glance it looks almost like silver, but its obvious strength and lack of corrosion bely that. His hands have fingerless gloves that seem to have an inner layer of cloth or leather, but an outer layer of fine chainmail (of a material similar to his breastplate); over his forearms are smooth vambraces of the same otherworldly material. His lower legs bear smooth greaves of the same holy metal as the rest of him. And over his head is an open-faced helmet of that polished silver-steel. Most amazingly, the metal seems to actually flex with him when he moves, which seems to make it extraordinarily comfortable to wear. Finally, a predominately white leather duster sits on top of everything else, with a black trim bearing intricate gold patterns consisting of Celtic knots and crosses. The most amazing part of this outfit is its ability to, in a flash of light, exchange itself for his normal outfit (though leaving the, ah, bottom-most layer intact) from its hiding place as an elegantly simply silvered wristwatch. Power Descriptions: At its most basic, all of Gabriel's abilities loop back to his innate mastery of Sound. His Charisma, his more explicit powers, everything. It all goes back to those little vibrations moving through various sorts of matter. (Further descriptions here. Just as noticeable as his armor is Gabriel's new weapon. Where before he relied solely on his sonic powers, he now has a shining spear to help surprise unsuspecting opponents, or those who display unusual resistance to his favored powers. The spear itself is exactly as long as Gabriel is tall (6'), with 10 inches being the the leaf-shaped blade; said blade has a smooth curve, and flares out to 4 inches wide before narrowing down again. The whole weapon seems made of silver, yet notably stronger than said metal has any right to be. The spear has incredible power within itself, shining out when Gabriel wishes it. Just as incredible is its ability to turn into into a great shining silver trumpet, or its ability to turn into a simple silver ring on his right hand (so that it's available when he wants it without being obvious). All in all, Gabriel looks the part of the guardian angel so many already think of him as. History: (Full history found >here.) Gabriel has proven himself a fearless hero of Freedom City, rightfully earning his place in the Freedom League. His soft skills, especially diplomacy, have marked him as something of a diplomat among heroes, as well as an unofficial "go-between" for the Catholic Church to the hero community in Freedom City (though it's not a role that's needed often). Though he is by no means an "elder statesman", Gabriel strives to build bridges, both between himself and others, and between other people in general. As one of the semi-official "protectors of Sanctuary", he can find himself stretched thin, but it's simply an occasion to rise to another challenge. He will continue to stand as a barrier between the innocents of Freedom City (and the world itself) and any evils that might prey upon them. Personality & Motivation: Carson is, at heart, an optimistic people-person. He loves talking to and helping people, be they a close friend or stranger. He believes that most people can, and will, do good things if given the chance and a little encouragement. He believes that if enough people honestly stand up and try their best, the world can be made a better place. He's realistic enough to acknowledge it would be a long, slow, painful process; that people would still disagree and argue and fight and mess up. But the goal, the ideal, is something Carson believes is worth fighting for. This belief in the potential for good in people is what drives him to be a teacher at Freedom College. Seeing that more kids from poor and broken homes ended up there, he sought to be a beacon to the students. Not only does he teach drama/theater classes, Carson volunteers to mentor a couple of kids each year. He views these mentorships as one of his best opportunities. Carson always strives to provide the best positive role model to the students he helps; his words are backed up by sincere actions. He acknowledges that sometimes, students will still make bad choices, and that he cannot blame himself. Once he has done his best, the rest is up to the students. As Gabriel, his focus has often been on helping "the little guy," such that he still stops non-powered petty criminals, instead of focusing solely (or even mostly) on super-crime. Some of these people he tries to help start down the road to redemption; some, he realizes, won't be swayed by his words alone. It makes him sad when he has to use force on a teenager who's robbing a convenience store to feed a destructive habit, or even to try scraping together money to feed themselves and/or their family. But Gabriel believes in the law, and in right and wrong, strongly enough to not let that sadness stop him from doing the right thing. That said, he's not afraid to mix it up with more powerful foes, since they can often offer an even greater immediate danger to civilians. Even as his focus has broadened over the last couple of years, Gabriel's approach hasn't really changed; his heart still goes out to some criminals who he sees as victims of their own sickness (such as Bee-Keeper II). He will show a touch of wrath for the more hardened elements of the super-criminal world, though, especially the ones who deal in the more despicable trades. And his righteous anger in the presence of the Powers of Darkness can shake a building (if not quite the world). Powers & Tactics: Most of Gabriel's powers revolve around disabling foes, rather than directly beating them unconscious. Often times, he will batter a foe or group of foes with a hit from each of his varied tricks, keeping them severely off-balance, leaving them vulnerable to a final knockout blow from his sonic blast. Gabriel's supernatural charisma is, in his mind, his most powerful tool. With it, he can often convince petty criminals to lay down their weapons, and cooperate with the police. In turn, he will speak with the police afterwards to ensure the criminals (often fairly young) receive good treatment, and get as much of their prison time converted to things like community service. It also helps convince civilians to clear the area, and can occasionally allow him to put a more threatening opponent off-guard long enough to get a better hit in. Complications: Demons, Why Did It Have To Be Demons?: Gabriel has had a large number of encounters with demons, with the worst outcome being a withdrawal by his opponent. These encounters have left him with a natural caution for the demonic, and a reputation among their kind that makes them particularly hostile to him (not to mention their dislike of his faith and the One whom he works for). A GM may give Gabriel a Hero Point if he finds himself a specific target of one or more demons, whether as part of a longer-term plot, or the focus of their ire in a fight. I Hate Faeries!: Due to a trip to ancient Ireland, as well as several poor meetings at other times, Gabriel has a bit of intense dislike reserved for faeries, or most anything having to do with them. The only real exception so far is the heroine Grimalkin, whom he has had several friendly meetings with in the course of his hero work. As well, he has now repeatedly thwarted plans made by various factions among the Seelie and Unseelie Courts. A GM may feel free to give him a Hero Point if this dislike drives him to sour an initial meeting with another hero who derives his power from the Faerie Realm, if it causes him to recklessly attack faeries (as opposed to watching out for himself and his comrades), or if it brings down unwanted attention or diplomatic difficulties from various Fae factions upon him. Old Wounds: Gabriel has acquired a fair number of scars during his comparatively short time as a hero; the worst set by far are the large ones across his chest, dealt to him by a "super-ghoul" in October of 2010. Any and/or all of these wounds can occasionally give him trouble, be it due to cold weather, wet weather, or even being around too much necromantic energy (which resonates with the cause of his chest scars). A GM should feel free to give him a Hero Point if the flare-up of these scars is induced, giving him a small to moderate penalty of the GM's choosing, while making sure said flare-ups don't work as a sort of "evil indicator" or the like. Responsibility: Carson is employed as a Drama/Theater teacher at Freedom College. He has to balance his time spent as Gabriel with his job, especially since he views his work as equally important. At the same time, he is also a Reserve Member of the Freedom League. A GM should feel free to give Gabriel a hero point when his hero work and teaching work come into notable conflict. Secret (Identity): Gabriel has several people he wishes to protect, most notably his family. A GM should feel free to give him a Hero Point when trying to keep his heroic identity secret becomes notably difficult. Shepherd of The Flock: Gabriel feels intensively protective of others, especially those without powers to fight back against powerful villains. Thus, he may be borderline reckless attempting to protect those he feels need it. A GM should feel free to give Gabriel a hero point when his protective instinct drives him to reckless decisions. Abilities: 4 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 8 + 10 = 36PP Strength: 14 (+2) Dexterity: 14 (+2) Constitution: 16 (+3) Intelligence: 14 (+2) Wisdom: 18 (+4) Charisma: 50/30/20 (+20/+10/+5) Combat: 16 + 16 = 32PP Initiative: +6 Attack: +8, +12 Spear, +12 Sonic Control Grapple: +11 Defense: +12 (+8 Base, +4 Dodge Focus), +4 Flat-Footed Knockback: -6/-4, -3/-1 Flat-Footed Saving Throws: 8 + 9 + 10 = 27PP Toughness: +12 (+3 Con, +4 Defensive Roll, +5 Holy Armor), +8 Flat-Footed Fortitude: +11 (+3 Con, +8) Reflex: +11 (+2 Dex, +9) Will: +14 (+4 Wis, +10) Skills: 140R = 35PP Acrobatics 8 (+10) Bluff 10 (+40/+20/+15)SMUE Diplomacy 10 (+40/+20/+15)SMUE Gather Information 10 (+40/+20/+15)SMUE Intimidate 10 (+40/+20/+15)SMUE Knowledge (Arcane Lore) 8 (+10) Knowledge (Art) 8 (+10) Knowledge (Streetwise) 8 (+10) Knowledge (Theology & Philosophy) 8 (+10) Notice 12 (+16) Perform (Acting) 10 (+30/+20/+15) Perform (Oratory) 8 (+28/+18/+13) Perform (Singing) 8 (+28/+18/+13) Perform (Wind Instruments) 10 (+30/+20/+15) Sense Motive 12 (+16) Feats: 39PP All-Out Attack Attack Specialization (Sonic Control) 2 Beginners Luck Defensive Roll 2 (+4 Toughness) Distract (Intimidate) Dodge Focus 4 Equipment 6 (30EP) Fascinate (Bluff) Improved Initiative Inspire 5 Leadership Luck 5 Power Attack Rallying Cry Skill Mastery (Bluff, Diplomacy, Gather Information, Intimidate) Ultimate Bluff Ultimate Diplomacy Ultimate Intimidate Ultimate Gather Information Uncanny Dodge (Auditory) Well-Informed Equipment 6PP = 30EP Headquarters (>Monastery) Size: Colossal (5EP) Toughness: +10 (1EP) Features: Animal Pens, Chapel, Communications, Computer, Gym, Isolated, Masterwork Laboratory (+2 to checks to study/analyze and perform research), Living Space, Masterwork Library (+2 to Knowledge checks), Masterwork Infirmary (+2 to Medicine checks), Personnel (Monks), Power System, Masterwork Workshop (+2 to Craft checks) (17 EP) Powers: Super-Movement 1 (Dimensional Movement (Sanctuary<->Earth Prime), Extras: Portal, Duration (Continuous) Flaws: Limited (Others); Action (Standard)) (Dimensional Portal inside the Monastery) (1EP) Freedom League Communicator Communications 5 (Radio, 5 miles; Extra: Area; Flaw: Limited [Other FL Communicators]) [5EP] Communications Link 1 (Freedom League HQ) [1EP] Powers: 8 + 14 + 10 + 2 + 1 + 43 + 3 = 81PP Device 2 (10PP Container, Flaws: Hard-To-Lose) [8PP] (Holy Armor) Features 1 (Quick Change) [1PP] Immunity 2 (Critical Hits) [2PP] Protection 5 [5PP] Super-Senses 2 (Darkvision) [2PP] Device 4 (20PP Container, Flaws: Easy-To-Lose, Feats: Feature [Transforms into Masterwork Trumpet], Subtle [Transforms into a Ring]) [14PP] (Heavenly Spear) Light Control 5 (25ft radius, Flaws: Range [Touch]) [5PP] Strike 10 (Feats: Accurate 2, Mighty) [13PP] (Blessed/Holy, Piercing, Silver) Super-Movement 1 (Dimensional Movement 1 [Earth-Prime and Sanctuary] ) [2PP] Enhanced Charisma 10 (to 30/+10) [10PP] Flight 1 (10mph / 100ft per Move Action) [2PP] Immunity 1 (Own Powers) [1PP] Sonic Control 12 (34PP Array, Feats: Alternate Power 9) [43PP] (Mutation) Base Power: Dazzle 12 (Auditory Senses, Extras: Area [General, Burst, 60ft radius], Selective) [34PP] Alternate Power: Blast 12 (Extras: Autofire ) [34PP] Alternate Power: Communication 6 (Auditory, 20 miles ["Anywhere In Freedom City"], Extras: Area, Linked [Comprehend, Super-Senses], Feats: Selective, Subtle) [14PP] + Comprehend 3 (Languages 3 [speak Any, All At Once, Understand All], Extras: Linked [Communication, Super-Senses]) [6PP] + Super-Senses 3 (Extended Hearing 4 [100,000ft / 20-mile Notice Increments], Extras: Linked [Communication, Comprehend], Flaws: Limited [speech], Feats: Selective) [4PP] (Far-Hearing, The Tongues of Men & Angels, Ventriliquism) [14 + 6 + 4 = 24PP] Alternate Power: Confuse 12 (Extras: Area [General, Burst, 60ft radius], Selective) [34PP] Alternate Power: Drain Toughness 12 (Extras: Affects Objects, Range [Ranged]) [34PP] Alternate Power: Enhanced Charisma 20 (Extras: Linked [Enhanced Skills]) [20PP] + Enhanced Skills 10 (40 Ranks: Bluff 10, Diplomacy 10, Intimidate 10, Gather Information 10 ) [10PP] [20 + 10 = 30PP] Alternate Power: Emotion Control 12(Extras: Area [General, Shapeable, 12 5ft cubes]) [34PP] Alternate Power: Flight 9 (Rank 10, 10,000mph / 100,000ft per Move Action, Feats: Moving Feint, Subtle) [20PP] Alternate Power: Nauseate 12 (Extras: Range [Ranged]) [34PP] Alternate Power: Paralyze 12 (Extras: Range [Ranged]) [34PP] Super-Senses 3 (Ultrasonic Hearing, Extras: Accurate) [3PP] (Echolocation) DC Block: ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC17 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical) Blast Ranged DC27 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Energy) Confuse Ranged DC22 Will Confused Dazzle Ranged+Area DC22 Reflex 1/2 Effect DC22 Reflex Deafened DC22 Fortitude Recover Drain Ranged DC22 Fortitude Drain Toughness Emotion Control Perception DC22 Will (Staged) Special Nauseate Ranged DC22 Fortitude (Staged) Sickened/Nauseated/Helpless Paralyze Ranged DC23 Will (Staged) Slowed/Paralyzed Spear Touch DC27 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical) Abilities (36) + Combat (32) + Saving Throws (27) + Skills (35) + Feats (39) + Powers (81) - Drawbacks (0) = 250/250 Power Points

Here's another version of Gabriel. On the one hand, this is closer to how I wrote his description, and how I generally envision him. On the other, it feels a bit flatter. I suppose continued tweaking will be in order.

And here's my attempt at using Hero Factory to represent Gabriel. I changed some stuff to a light gray, mostly for contrast. Theoretically, I'm still intending it to be all white.

Yep, stuck on the Front Line, just like all the other grunts. 8-)

Mostly Helpdesk Support. Phone based. More Software than Hardware. Little bit of support for physical phone networks.

Update: Okay. Going to be slowly adding various bits of fluff, and touching up things here and there, until I feel he's ready to submit for approval. So if this post keeps changing...that's why. Ok. So technically, this guy is mechanically complete. But I'd like to have some general input before I sit down to hash out some more nitty-gritty details on background and such. Of my 5 existing M&M characters, Gabriel is the one I'd like to give a shot at first. He's a bit of a departure for me, so I want to try the challenge. Plus, I think he'd be fun to play. Power Level: 10 (150/150PP) Trade-Offs: None Unspent PP: 0 Gold Status: 0/30 In Brief: Called by a Power higher than mortal man, Carson Finbar Keefe finds himself taking up the mantle of the Archangel Gabriel. Wielding a fraction of the power of the true Archangel, he uses sound to defend the defenseless, right wrongs, and strive constantly against the machinations of Evil in all its forms. Alternate Identities: (I am unclear on what this term means, as opposed to public and secret identities. :oops: ) Identity (Public): Gabriel Identity (Secret): Carson Finbar Keefe Birthplace: Limerick, Ireland (Chalk it up to the Almighty's sense of humor) Occupation: Drama Teacher at Freedom College Affiliations: (To be determined) Family: Father: Angus Keefe; Mother: Bevin Keefe; Older Brother: Brody Keefe; Younger Brother: Doyle Keefe; "Baby" Sister: Riona Keefe; Paternal Grandfather: Brogan Keefe; Paternal Grandmother: Bridget Keefe; Maternal Grandfather: Colin Doherty; Maternal Grandmother: Moreen Doherty; Age: 26 (DoB: March 21, 1984) Apparent Age: (N/A) Gender: Male Ethnicity: Irish Height: 6'0" Weight: 170 lbs. Eyes: Blue Hair: Red Speech Color: Underlined Red Description: Tall and fairly thin, Carson is nonetheless a comparatively unremarkable figure in his civilian guise. Often electing to wear jeans and a plain polo shirt, Carson manages to strike a balance between "comfortable" and "professional" that many people find baffling. He almost always has an easy smile on his face. Gabriel is a bit sterner figure, but still one that tends to put innocents at ease when they meet him. His outfit is vaguely reminiscent of a priest's, though filtered through more than one lens. Loose white pants, rugged gray leather boots, a gray cloth belt, and a baggy white shirt form the base of his outfit. On top of that, he wears a white hooded vest, with the hood resting so that it leaves only his eyebrows on down exposed. Over everything but his mouth and lower nose, he sports a white mask, which tends to blur into the hood's lines at a glance, further muffling his appearance. White fingerless gloves help protect his hands. Finally, a predominately white leather duster sits on top of everything else. The trim is actually black, with intricate gold patterns (primarily Celtic knots and crosses). Power Descriptions: At its most basic, all of Gabriel's abilities loop back to his innate mastery of Sound. His Charisma, his more explicit powers, everything. It all goes back to those little vibrations moving through various sorts of matter. History: Carson Finbar Keefe was born on the Emerald Isle, that ancient land known as Ireland. Raised on the outskirts of Limerick, he grew up in a large, loving Catholic family. His father and paternal grandfather own and operate a pub, The Falcon and Cent. His mother and paternal grandmother both helped raise the kids, seeing as his paternal grandparents lived in a small cottage just down the road from his parents' house. His maternal grandparents were present almost as frequently, often coming over for big family dinners and get-togethers on the weekends. They lived and worked in Dublin, his Grandpa Colin being a board member in a mid-sized business in the city. Thus it was that the Keefe family never had to live hand to mouth. They have never been rich, but they had what they needed, and that was good enough. Besides, family weekends were always fun! As he grew older, Carson started experiencing a sense of dissatisfaction. At first, he couldn't even pin his finger on it. His mother could tell something was often bothering her middle son, but she couldn't tell what it was. It wasn't until Carson was in high school that he began to grasp the meaning of this sense of discontent. Like many others, he saw a world that felt so flawed, with so many people wandering around with little hope. But Carson wasn't a superhero. He wasn't even a normal genius; his grades were merely on the high end of average. No, his real talent lay in acting; from the tender age of 6, he'd often been the leading man in any plays his school put on. The fact that he could sing as well as he could act helped during the Christmas plays, for sure. But how to fit his love of acting with this sense of, dare he say it, holy discontent? Then he thought of the drama teacher at his school. Miss O'Brian, a kindly lady in her late 50's. Not only did she struggle to make sure kids like him had a chance to express themselves, she often helped serve as a mentor or a tutor. Suddenly, he had a sense of certainty. He'd be a teacher like her! Well, maybe eventually be a real actor, too. Like Peter O'Toole, or Liam Neeson! That would be really nifty... So it was that Carson redoubled his focus on the fine art of theater performance. His parents were touched by the drive and focus he displayed. Once they sat down and talked with him, and he confirmed that his desire was genuine, they got behind him 100%. Of course, it was only a couple of years later that something more incredible happened to Carson. Three nights after he turns 17, Carson was on a walk in the nearby park, enjoying the early evening weather and view. Suddenly, a brilliant light blinded him, causing him to stumble backwards. As his vision started to clear, he heard a voice. "Fear not, Carson Finbar Keefe. My visit to you is one of greatest import, for you have a great destiny ahead of you." When he could see more clearly, there before him stood an angel! Flowing robes, glowing hair and eyes, white wings, and...a trumpet? Carson quickly crossed himself and muttered a short prayer. "Why...why have you come to me? And which angel are you?" Then his courage took some root, and he straightened a bit as he clutched his rosary. "How do I know you're truly an angel, and not working for the Enemy? He can disguise himself, can't he?" The angel slowly walked forward, stopping right in front of Carson. There he(?) knelt, slowing reaching his free hand out...to grasp the rosary. It did not react at all with the being at first; after a few moments, it took on a deep, unearthly glow. And Carson knew this angel was genuine. "I applaud your courage, Carson. You will need it for the years ahead. I am indeed a true angel. An Archangel, in fact. I am Gavriel, Herald and Messenger of the Most High. I have come because you have been chosen, Carson Finbar Keefe. You have been chosen to be an agent for Good in the world. Your current dreams are worthy, yes. Such is the work of many Saints. But you shall have a task higher still. You will be endowed with a small fraction of my power. You shall craft sound into a weapon against the forces of Evil, large and small. You have great things ahead, Carson. Or should I say...Gabriel" And with no warning, Gavriel was simply gone. Carson looked down, to find himself clad in simple white clothes. Shirt, pants, gloves, boots, coat...mask, hood? Almost all of it, shining white. He felt power welling up within himself. He had a grasp on at least the basics of what to do, though he knew he needed practice. And oddly enough, he suddenly knew how to play the trumpet, as well as a couple of other similar instruments. But...what would he tell his parents. In the end, Carson broke down and told his father and mother what had happened. He made them promise not to speak of it to any of the other family, and to instead help cover for him as he took the time to start mastering his abilities, while still working hard to go to school. At first they were reluctant, but after Carson showed them his new outfit (which sadly he could not simply summon and de-summon at will), and some of the things he could do, they became convinced. So Angus and Bevin worked hard to help their middle son. They served as sympathetic listeners as he related his frustrations with school, his powers, and the continuing uncertainty of where exactly he should go. Carson graduated high school, and immediately entered the closest university with a strong fine arts program. There, he honed his dramatic and vocal skills, while also working on methods to do the same for his future students. He applied all his energy to the program, graduating with a Masters in Theater Education, and a Minor in Counseling, in only 5 (grueling) years. It was perhaps his happiest moment yet, one full of a sense of accomplishment and purpose. Not two days later, he awoke in a cold sweat. He'd had a dream, one with a sense of purpose. But all he could remember was flashing images of his heroic identity fighting criminals and super-villains in a city. Carson got up and went about a typical morning in his house. But when he happened to glance at the paper, something caught his eye, tugged at his heart, and left his rosary feeling warm on his chest. Specifically, there was a story about another conflict between superheroes and supervillains in Freedom City, seemingly the center of such activity in America. At that moment, he knew where he had to go. "Ma, Da, I know where I'm going to teach. Freedom City." At first, they looked at him with confusion. Then they saw the certainty, the conviction, in his eyes. Slowly, his father nodded, pride shining in his eyes. His mother managed to avoid crying, though a single tear slipped out of one eye as she gazed on her boy, now a man. "If that's what you feel you need to do, son, we'll help you get everything squared away." His parents kept his word. Oh, he didn't move to Freedom City the next week or anything. It took Carson just over a year to get a passport, work visa, and various certifications before he was able to move to America. During that time, he'd been helping his father at the pub, as well as doing some teaching at the local schools. Between all of that, and a bit of help from Grandfather Colin, he managed to arrange for halfway decent housing close to the campus. While he had an Irish driver's license, he didn't want to try dealing with either public transportation or getting his own car for a while. Besides, walking did him good. Carson has been living and working in Freedom City for the last year and a half. However, it's only been in the last 4 months that he has started doing any sort of crime-fighting. So far, he has yet to confront anyone more dangerous than an armed group of thugs. Thus, it's quite probable that his existence isn't well known outside of Southside, where he tends to operate. He prefers to keep a low profile for the moment, as he's still getting a grip on Freedom City's superhero world. But given the right reason, he may well find himself stepping into greater public view... Personality & Motivation: Carson is, at heart, an optimistic people-person. He loves talking to and helping people, be they a close friend or stranger. He believes that most people can, and will, do good things if given the chance and a little encouragement. He believes that if enough people honestly stand up and try their best, the world can be made a better place. He's realistic enough to acknowledge it would be a long, slow, painful process; that people would still disagree and argue and fight and mess up. But the goal, the ideal, is something Carson believes is worth fighting for. This belief in the potential for good in people is what drives him to be a teacher at Freedom College. Seeing that more kids from poor and broken homes ended up there, he sought to be a beacon to the students. Not only does he teach drama/theater classes, Carson volunteers to mentor a couple of kids each year. He views these mentorships as one of his best opportunities. Carson always strives to provide the best positive role model to the students he helps; his words are backed up by sincere actions. He acknowledges that sometimes, students will still make bad choices, and that he cannot blame himself. Once he has done his best, the rest is up to the students. As Gabriel, his focus has been on helping "the little guy", such that he tends to target non-powered petty criminals. Some of these people he tries to help start down the road to redemption; some, he realizes, won't be swayed by his words alone. It makes him sad when he has to use force on a teenager who's robbing a convenience store to feed a destructive habit, or even to try scraping together money to feed themselves and/or their family. But Gabriel believes in the law, and in right and wrong, strongly enough to not let that sadness stop him from doing the right thing. That said, he's not afraid to mix it up with more powerful foes, since they can often offer an even greater immediate danger to civilians. Powers & Tactics: Most of Gabriel's powers revolve around disabling foes, rather than directly beating them unconscious. Often times, he will batter a foe with a hit from each of his varied tricks, keeping them severely off-balance, leaving them vulnerable to a final knockout blow from his sonic blast. Gabriel's supernatural charisma is, in his mind, his most powerful tool. With it, he can often convince petty criminals to lay down their weapons, and cooperate with the police. In turn, he will speak with the police afterwards to ensure the criminals (often fairly young) receive good treatment, and get as much of their prison time converted to things like community service. It also helps convince civilians to clear the area, and can occasionally allow him to put a more threatening opponent off-guard long enough to get a better hit in. Complications: Secret: Secret Identity Responsibility: Carson is employed as a Drama/Theater teacher at Freedom College. He has to balance his time spent as Gabriel with his job, especially since he views his work as equally important. Abilities: 0 + 4 + 6 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 22pp Str 10 (+0) Dex 14 (+2) Con 16 (+3) Int 14 (+2) Wis 14 (+2) Cha 14 (30) (+2 (+10)) Combat: 20 + 12 = 32pp Initiative: +2 Attack: +10 Grapple: +0 Defense: +6 (+6 Base, +0 Dodge Focus), +3 Flat-Footed Knockback: -0 Saving Throws: 2 + 3 + 5 = 10pp Toughness: +10 (+3 Con, +6 Defensive Roll, +1 Leather Jacket) Fortitude: +5 (+3 Con, +2 Base) Reflex: +2 (+2 Dex, +3 Base) Will: +7 (+2 Wis, +5 Base) Skills: 112r = 28pp [bluff] [12 Ranks] (12 + 10 (Cha) = 22) [Diplomacy] [12 Ranks] (12 + 10 (Cha) = 22) [Gather Information] [12 Ranks] (12 + 10 (Cha) = 22) [intimidate] [12 Ranks] (12 + 10 (Cha) = 22) [Knowledge] [8 Ranks] (8 + 2 (Int) = 10) [Knowledge] [8 Ranks] (8 + 2 (Int) = 10) [Notice] [8 Ranks] (8 + 2 (Wis) = 10) [Perform] [8 Ranks] (8 + 10 (Cha) = 18) [Perform] [8 Ranks] (8 + 10 (Cha) = 18) [Perform] [8 Ranks] (8 + 10 (Cha) = 18) [sense Motive] [8 Ranks] (8 + 2 (Wis) = 10) [sleight of Hand] [8 Ranks] (8 + 2 (Dex) = 10) Feats: 15PP [Attractive (Rank 1)] [Connected] [Contacts] [Defensive Roll (Rank 6)] [Distract (Bluff)] [Fascinate (Bluff)] [inspire (Rank 2)] [Well-Informed] [Equipment 1] Powers: 16 + 27 = 43PP Enhanced Charisma (Artificially boosts Gabriel's Charisma from 14 to 30; Rank 16; Action: Reaction; Range: Personal; Duration: Continuous) [16pp] Sonic Control (Control over Sound; Base Power is Dazzle, 7 Alternate Powers (Sonic Blast, Communication, Confuse, Emotion Control, Flight, Nauseate, Paralyze) [27pp] Base Effect: Dazzle (Create 50 ft. radius Auditory Dazzle effect (Ref save DC 20) (failed save means hearing is rendered useless; DC 20 fort save each round (with +1 to save each round) to move to -1 on hearing; round after that, sense is normal); Rank: 10; Action: Standard; Range: 100ft; Duration: Instant) [20pp] Alternate Effect: Sonic Blast (Ranged +10 attack, DC 25 Toughness; Alt Power of Sonic Control; Rank 10; Action: Standard; Range: 100ft; Duration: Instant) [1pp] Alternate Effect: Communication (Ventriliquism, 200,000 mile range; Subtle 2 (undetectable); Alt Power of Sonic Control; Rank 10; Action: Free; Range: Extended; Duration: Sustained) [1pp] Alternate Effect: Confuse (Will save DC 20; target becomes confused; new will save each round with +1 each successive round; Alt Power of Sonic Control; Rank: 10; Action: Standard; Range: Perception; Duration: Instant (Lasting)) [1pp] Alternate Effect: Emotion Control (Will Save DC 20; instill calm, despair, fear, hate, hope, love; Alt Power of Sonic Control; Rank 10; Action: Standard; Range: Perception; Duration: Sustained (Lasting)) [1pp] Alternate Effect: Flight (500 mph, 4400 ft./round; Alt Power of Sonic Control; Rank: 6; Action: Move; Range: Personal; Duration: Sustained) [1pp] Alternate Effect: Nauseate (DC 18 Fort save or be weakend (via nausea); save fails and target is sickened (-2); fail by 5 or more/second application of power, target is nauseated (-5); fail by 10 or more/third application, target is helpless; Alt Power of Sonic Control; Rank 8; Action: Standard; Range: 20ft; Duration: Instant (Lasting)) [1pp] Alternate Effect: Paralyze (DC 18 Will save; target slowed, can only take move or standard action, has -1 to attack, def, ref save, moves at half normal speed; fails by 5 or more/second hit of power, target paralyzed; Rank 8; Action: Standard; Range: 20ft; Duration: Instant (Lasting)) [1pp] Drawbacks: 0 + 0 + 0 = 0pp (None Currently) Name (Description; Frequency: [uncommon/Common/Very Common]; Intensity: [Minor/Moderate/Major]) [Xpp] DC Block: ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC15 Toughness Damage Dazzle 100ft DC20 Reflex Target Deafened Sonic Blast 100ft DC25 Toughness Damage Confuse Percep. DC20 Will Confused Em. Control Percep. DC20 Will Emotion Instilled Nauseate Percep. DC18 Fort Weakened/Sickened/Nauseated/Helpless Paralyze Percep. DC18 Will Slowed/Paralyzed Abilities (22) + Combat (32) + Saving Throws (10) + Skills (28) + Feats (15) + Powers (43) - Drawbacks (0) = 150pp

So, uh, hello. KnightDisciple (it's my favorite screenname, really) here. I'm in my 20s, nominally in the IT field for work (though circumstances mean I'm in a "transition period" right now). I've been doing tabletop gaming for years, since college. Play by post is more recent, but still a couple of years now. Have some experience with M&M. Have a lot of experience with comics. Looking forward to finding my place in the community here.