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Name: Midas
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Occupation:

Likes: Sweet-stuff, snow, holidays, cooking and gardening
Dislikes: Humidity, coffee, being rushed and eating sprouts of any kind

Appearance: Midas stands tall at a height of 6' and fills his broad muscular frame with a healthy weight of 165 lbs. Sporting short black hair, cropped neatly at the sides, Midas has a preppy look to him. Despite rarely going for tans, Midas has a tanned and flawless complexion and looks darker than most Caucasians. His body bears no scars, birthmarks or blemishes at all, owing to his uncanny ability to turn his skin into gold.

In warmer weather, Midas prefers to wear just a tank top and a pair of jeans. Complimenting the outfit, he would flip flops or sneakers. In colder weather, Midas usually dons a knitted turtle-neck sweater and a scarf. Jeans and boots to go along with his winter outfit. Colours he favours are earthy colours such as beige, brown and orange, and white.

Personality: Midas is a very optimistic and fun-loving young man. He never fails to lighten up the mood and drive away any sullen or gloomy faces. He is quick to please and tough to anger and even when angered, Midas rarely flares up at his aggressor. Choosing to write out his feelings onto slips of paper and bottling them up literally. Due to his fun-loving nature, Midas is able to work well with his colleagues, but doesn't fair as well with his superiors.

History: Under ill-health, Midas' mother gave birth to him and passed away after labour. Due to his inauspicious birth and the fact that parts of his body were covered in gold at birth, his father abandoned him at the steps of an orphanage. Growing up, Midas became steadily aware of his powers. His skin hardened into pure gold and protected him whenever his safety came into question, almost as if his powers were instinctual. Gradually, he was able to conjure forth his gold plating at will.

The orphanage was sponsored by a very wealthy oil conglomerate and offered many chances for tertiary education. When Midas turned 18, he was tested and shortlisted for university education. Leaving the only home he knew, Midas immersed himself in his education and managed to attain top honours. His education came with strings attached and Midas had to work off a 5 year bond with the oil conglomerate.

Currently, Midas works as a consultant for the oil company, doing sporadic research into more efficient extraction of oil.