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 Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 10:44 pm
Gaia Username: Forks Anonymous
Wanted Legacy/Villain: Selina Kyle (Catwoman) [My character is kind of a mix between both canon and custom, her history is tweaked a bit as are her abilities, though it doesn't deviate too far from the canon Catwoman]
RP Sample:
Another smoky Gotham night, another unsuspecting millionaire, it was all too familiar for Catwoman. Ever since Batman's disappearance her little 'escapades' had been much easier, though part of her still missed him and yearned for his embrace. 'What are you thinking, Selina, snap out of it.' Before she could get too enveloped in her thoughts she'd caught a hold of reality and reined herself in. Best not let herself get too carried away tonight... no, she was a little too rusty to fool around carelessly.
She moved under the cover of the shadows, soundlessly passing through the twisting corridors of the manse as she navigated her way to the central safe that she'd found out about only the night before during a social function hosted by the target family. The man of the house seemed so eager to divulge the secrets of the house to his charming little mistress once she got a few drinks in him. Alcohol worked wonders.
When she finally made it to the safe hidden in a small room that was only accessible through a bookshelf in the library, Catwoman rolled her eyes. 'A wall safe? Really? I would've taken you for more of a little black box kind of man...' She thought to herself as she scanned the room. It was almost empty save for a desk and chair in the corner of the room and several picture frames here and there. She could tell almost immediately where it was - hidden behind the chair and covered completely by the desk, situated in the far corner of the room. There wasn't even so much as a cover for the thing. It was all Catwoman could do not to laugh. 'He's basically asking for it.'
It took less than half a minute for the woman to break into the safe, and by the time the alarms were triggered she was already long gone, a sparkling diamond ring on her finger.
Are you a fan of the series, are you familiar with this character?
Very much so, I love DC and I love Catwoman.
Do you promise to be as active as possible if we grant you this privilege?
I will try my best but there may be posting lulls here and there due to schoolwork.
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Posted: Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:55 pm
 [General Information] Name: Selina Kyle
Nicknames: -
Titles: Catwoman
Age: 22
Birthday: May 5th
Star Sign: Taurus
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Allegiance: Evil to Neutral --> Depends on what she wants to do.
"Crime needs its beauty sleep." [Personal Information] Occupation: Professional Thief and Master Burgler
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Likes: Shiny things, Expensive things, Cracking codes, A good challenge, Acting, Manipulating, Winning, Success
Dreams: None in particular, pretty much just wanting to live a happy, fulfilling life.
Dislikes: Small spaces and tight corners, being told what to do, people interfering with her plans,
Fears: Losing her loved ones (which is why she rarely ever opens up to anyone or accepts them into her heart)
Darkest Secret: The truth about Catwoman's past is not one known by many people and not a story that Selina is willing to share with just anyone. Much of the stories she tells to others are lies. Most of it is a subconscious defense mechanism that prevents her from getting too attached to others: she believes that the farther away people are from the truth, the more easily she'll be able to betray them should the need arise.
Favourite Food: Sushi
Favourite Drink: Milkshakes
Least Favourite Food: Anything deep-fried
Least Favourite Drink: Water
Loyalties: Selina's loyalty is... nonexistent, really. She does things for herself and no one else, and though she may appear to be on your side, never be fooled because at the end of the day she's likely to stab you in the back and run off with whatever she was hunting for. That being said, when people truly gain her trust and forge a real friendship and bond, Selina is known to go to great lengths to protect them regardless of the risks or ramifications. Such situations are not nonexistent, but extremely rare.
Intelligence Level: In terms of her intelligence, Selina could be considered a genius in her own ways: the woman has a high aptitude for learning and a surprisingly logical/creative mind in that she has the innate ability to deduce, deconstruct and bypass or disable even the highest of security measures. Though she may not hold any fancy college degrees or have any evidence from society to prove her intelligence, those who really know the woman know better than to doubt her or her mind. Growing up on the streets of Gotham taught her to be resourceful - to make do with what little she had and ultimately power through and live another day. Her survival instinct is virtually unmatched, and she knows almost better than anyone when to walk away from a fight and will not so much as second guess herself or her skills for fleeing. Selina is conscious of her limitations and shortcomings, but is disciplined enough not to show any doubt even when she's faced with a real challenge every once in a while.
Dominant Hand: Right, though Selina taught herself to be ambidextrous early on as it made pickpocketing and thieving that much easier.
Strengths: Self Preservation, Resourcefulness (both in and out of combat), Lock Picking, Hot Wiring, Hacking/Tampering, Tracking, Stealing and Thievery in General, Acting, Seduction, Manipulation,
Weaknesses: Selina's greatest weakness is perhaps her inability or reluctance to form proper relationships or friendships with others despite her deep-seated yearning to have someone be there. This is due in part by her belief that relationships lead to exploitable weakness, which can only lead to heartbreak and more traumatic experiences.
Cherished Items:
- Whip: A gift from a client during the brief period in her life that she hid from authorities, posing as a hooker in Gotham. It's Catwoman's primary weapon, and she's extremely proficient in using it, to the point where she has disarmed and disable individuals with her whip alone.
Philosophical/ Social Viewpoint: Selina believes that it's a dog-eat-dog world out there, and if you don't take control of your own life then you'll be consumed, chewed up and spat out like everyone else. She believes that if she wants something done, then she'll do it herself instead of relying on others or waiting for an opportunity to present itself. She's not above a little flirtation or flaunting her sexuality to get what she wants, and takes pride in her playful and flirtatious nature, believing it's more of an advantage and a trump card of sorts than anything.
Religious Viewpoint: Selina isn't one to be devoutly religious, though she considers herself a Catholic.
Romantic Viewpoint: Romance isn't really a top priority in Selina's agenda. She's more like to find a play toy that she'd use and then throw away afterwards than enter into a serious relationship for the reasons stated above.
"Harassment... No. Sexual... Why, of course." Personality
Personality-wise, Selina is a woman of many faces. As a master manipulator, Selina is more than capable of passing off her lies for the truth and creating fantastical stories and personas or identities for herself to aid in her heists. In that respect the woman is devious and not to be trusted, and in the rare chance that she does come through on something, nine times out of ten she'd take what she wanted and leave before things got too serious. She's the kind of woman to use a companion as bait for a clean getaway if such a situation ever occurred without so much as a half-second of hesitation. Selina is not above using her own sexuality as a weapon, and wields it exceptionally well. She has charm and beauty for days and will flaunt it like none other.
Biography
Selina was born in Gotham City to a relatively large family. Her mother was Maria Kyle and her father was Brian Kyle and they were... less than ideal to say the least. Maria tended to spend more time with her cats than she did her children, and would eventually commit suicide when Selina was young. Her father was only a little better, but Maria's death had been hard for him and he seemed to take it out on Selina in particular. Selina resembled her mother more than her sisters, and eventually Brian drank himself to death after failing to cope with it all. She was the older of two sisters, though after their parents died the children were separated into different orphanages. Selina, however, managed to escape that fate for a short period of time after deciding that the conditions in the orphanage were less than favorable. Instead, Selina chose to live on the streets, fending for herself as best as she could. There, she began her career as a petty thief and a beggar. At that point in her life, Selina honestly believed it couldn't have gotten any worse, but when she'd finally gotten caught by the authorities and was taken to Juvie.
Selina claims that Juvie was the sole place where the girl seemed to belong. She hated it with a passion, but her time there allowed Selina to reflect on who she was, and what she wanted to do with her life. Though she wasn't quite sure what she wanted to do with her life, Selina had ultimately decided that whatever she did, she would never get sent to any institution ever again. Upon discovering that the Juvenile Hall had been embezzling funds, Selina took any opportunity she could in an attempt to expose this to the media and the public and discredit the facility. Breaking into the records room in the dead of night, Selina managed to make a run for it with the crucial files at her disposal. It was then that she'd decided what she wanted to do with her life - to break into places and essentially take things that weren't hers. Not for any particular reason, mostly just for the thrill of it all.
By then Selina was about 15, and she found herself on the streets yet again, though this time with a different outlook. Her crimes became more and more elaborate, and as she began to master her own body and did things she'd never thought she was capable of doing, Selina's fascination towards the concept of superheroes began to grow. For the first portion of her life Selina was mistaken for a boy due to her attire - baggy sweaters and loose-fitting jeans - but as she grew more and more confident with her skills, an entirely new persona was forged from the memory of her mother: Catwoman, the sexy, sultry, graceful, nimble and skillful burglar of Gotham. Years were spent towards crafting this persona and honing her skills with various individuals around the world, but it wasn't until around the age of 20 that Selina knew she'd finally made it into the big leagues - her first encounter with Batman, Gotham's caped crusader himself. It was at that point where Catwoman's emotions were sent spiraling out of control. For the next year or so, their frequent encounters left Catwoman divided in terms of where she stood with the concept of love and relationships. Had she fallen for him? This was a question she'd never be able to answer.
After Batman disappeared along with all the other heroes in the world, Selina receded into the shadows, taking a break from her life as Catwoman in order to reflect and tie up loose ends. She'd eventually return, however, as the Legacy initiative became more and more known to the world. With no real sense of direction as to where she wants to go, Selina has taken up her old ways yet again.
[Relationship Information] "What am I to you? An ally? Competition? Some stupid damsel in distress? I know there's something about me you want. I can tell." Friends:
○ - | - | -
N/A
Enemies:
○ Batman | Good | It's Complicated
Selina's relationship with Batman was... complicated to say the least. Nine times out of ten they found each other on opposite sides of the playing field, and they've both shared a number of fights both against each other and with alongside each other. In that respect, Catwoman can be considered an enemy of Batman just as Batman is an enemy of Catwoman, though it's not nearly as simple as that.
Family:
○ Maria Kyle | Neutral | Mother
Selina's mother was the inspiration behind her 'Catwoman' persona. She was inspired by her mother's distantness, interpreting it as an escape from the reality that she was living, but Selina decided that she was going to be much stronger than her mother had ever been. Instead of living in her own little world, she'd bring that fantasy into reality, and from those ideals the masked burglar of Gotham was born.
○ Brian Kyle | Neutral | Father
Selina's relationship with her father was volatile. She knew that he never liked her or cared for her after the death of Maria, and it was from him that she believes her trust issues stem from. Really, if you can't trust your own parents, then who can you trust?
Romantic Relationships:
○ Batman | Good | It's Complicated
The very fact that Batman is an enemy of hers makes it somewhat difficult for Selina to have a proper relationship with him, but that never stopped her from having a little fun here and there. Initially reluctant at first, Catwoman eventually caved in and gave into her own personal feelings of attraction towards the man, and though she had considered living a normal, married life with the likes of Bruce Wayne, Selina could never bring herself to it. They were just too different.. but it was maybe that difference that made their relationship so strong.
[Weapon Information] "I like weapons that only the skilled can control... Guns are for jerks and cowards."
○ Claws: Catwoman's gloves and boots contain special retractable claws which are formed of a strong steel which extend from and retract into her gloved fingertips and boots when she triggers pressure switches. They can shred a bullet-proof vest, punch through an aluminum frame car door, or dig into porous surfaces to climb. (DCWiki)
○ Whip: Catwoman is a master in the use of the bullwhip. She employs a 12 foot long, black leather braided bullwhip which is normally carried on her person either in her boot or in a small backpack. (DCWiki)
[Ability Information]
○ Peak Human Physiology: As a result of years of endless conditioning and training Selina's own bodily functions are said to be enhanced to the absolute maximum of a human's potential - that is not to say she's anywhere close to the level of a textbook 'superhero', her strength, agility, flexibility, endurance, durability, accuracy, dexterity, intelligence, reflexes, sensory systems, speed and stamina are merely at the point of exceeding anything that could be classified as 'normal' or 'average' and may at times appear to be supernatural depending on the situation.
○ Hand-to-hand Combat: Selina has years of extensive training in martial arts and various other forms of combat. Her experience in combat has proven to be an asset in many occasions, and her deadly precision and speed make her an asset to any side she fights for. She is considered a master in Karate, Wuxing (Five animals), Capoeira, Taekwondo, Judo, and Boxing.
○ Acrobatics: One of Selina's greatest feats lies in her ability with acrobatics. As an accomplished acrobat and athlete, Catwoman has no trouble employing tricks and techniques in combat to both confuse and disable her opponents. Her ability to perform virtually any form of acrobatic movements have been noted by many opponents in her past, and some even claimed that her acrobatic prowess was virtually superhuman.
○ Stealth: Having been compared to the likes of any feline, Catwoman is said to be one of the stealthiest criminals to ever hit the streets of Gotham. When she doesn't want to be seen or heard, then it's nearly impossible to trace the woman's movements without some extra technology to help. This is one of the reasons why she's such a successful thief.
○ Thievery: Selina made a name for herself as Gotham's foremost master thief and burglar. Yet it's not really in her style to rob from a bank, no. She'd be more likely robbing from some rich government official or businessman than directly from the citizens of Gotham. Her targeted objects tend to be anything from priceless jewels and cat-shaped artifacts to important documents and classified files. There's no real sense of direction as to who she hits or why she does it - Catwoman tends to steal on a whim.
○ Disguise: In many cases, Catwoman uses disguises to assist in her 'projects'. She has dressed as both men and women, young and old and played the parts to a T.
○ Feline Empathy: Catwoman has a natural affinity to cats. Feline species tend to flock to her and accept her as a friend in any given circumstance, including larger cats that are traditionally believed to be hostile towards humans. This allows her to calm injured cats, train them, befriend them, and form strong bonds with them.
[Weakness Information] "No. Don't scream. Survive." ○ Weakness Name: At the end of the day, Selina is a human and suffers from all the limitations that any normal person would - fatigue is one of the big factors that limit her as she doesn't have some infinite supply of energy she can simply tap into. Selina is susceptible to death by disease and sickness, blood loss, advanced age, and all other things that humans can die from. She's by no means a one-woman-army either and is more like to run from a fight that she knows she can't win than to continue on stubbornly.
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:23 pm
I approve, we may need to wait for Grogan to approve it, I know it's a little hard considering the fact that you want to RP and Grogan isn't online but he'll get round to it ASAP. Promise.
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Posted: Sat Sep 28, 2013 5:41 pm
Uchiha Roxas I approve, we may need to wait for Grogan to approve it, I know it's a little hard considering the fact that you want to RP and Grogan isn't online but he'll get round to it ASAP. Promise. And here I am!!!! Love the profile, love the unique flavor you gave it with all the quotes at every point. I approve as well. Go forth CatWoman!!!!! Expect a visit from me soon.....after I fight this 2v1 sweatdrop
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