NAME: Cerpin Sugall cerpin - from 'prince' because he fancies himself one, also it sounds like 'sir' and 'serpent' which would both be accurate sugall - from 'gallus gallus domesticus' aka our good friend the chicken (his lusus is based off a Polish Chicken)
POWER:novice offensive style B - 2d6 Deal double damage on this attack, 1x per battle. 1 ongoing damage for all turns after. Cerpin can manipulate his own gravity to attract and repel objects or trolls around him. He is also capable of using this ability to repel himself from the planet in order to float. At novice level, these powers have a limited range (20 ft) and power (able to attract/repel stuff under 300 lbs or whatever you mods think is acceptable, able to float about 10 ft from the ground). If leveled up, he doesn't gain any new abilities and just extends the range/weight limit of his abilities!
For simplicity's sake, he has enough control that stuff that he's wearing would not explode off of him if he's repelling stuff nor would it suffocate him if he's attracting objects. Stuff that's touching him is part of the center of gravity.
Visually, the powers create a effect across his skin (like this) based on what part of his body the powers were being focused on (purple hands for pulling, purple feet for floating, etc).
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:29 pm
A brat with money to burn and he likes to throw it at trolls with potential. However, this is not out of the good of his heart but because he expects to gain something from the transaction, be it some kind of financial return or a service in the future. Cerpin became aware at a young age that he had more than most but that there were others with much more than himself! How unfair it was that no matter how much he worked or paid, he could never rise higher than his blood allowed! He had a taste of power and this got him hungry for more. So Cerpin hatched a plan: he would venture into space! Greatness was out there somewhere and if he discovered it first, he would rise in influence and maybe even get his own planet to rule. Whatever happened, it had to be better than being stuck on this planet dealing with the goddamn sea-dwellers.
For the most part, he goes along with the social norms because it benefits him to follow the rules for now. If an exception comes along that offers opportunity, he would go against the grain but knows this is a great risk to him. However, what others can't see, others can't judge, right? Others might see him as two-faced, saying one thing while secretly doing another. Cerpin has no qualms about lying, cheating or breaking the rules so long as he can cover his tracks and keep his appearance spotless. He has a goal and plenty of ambition to grasp after it no matter what. He can be overly stubborn and get dramatically worked up over things that are important to him and is not above getting violent or abusive when under stress.
At the core of Cerpin is a writhing seething ball of jealousy. Those above him were born with so much more that he can't obtain easily and those below him have powers he'll never possess. He feels trapped in his place in society because of the color of his blood and hates that he lacks the authoritative power of the royal sea-dwellers while also lacking the telekinetic powers of the lowbloods that could've helped him get into space! And all either group seem to do is kill or die, how productive is that? What does that really do for anyone? What a waste.
He likes music and dancing and when he has time, he indulges in these past times. He wishes he could be a glamorous star but in reality he is not good enough at either one to do it professionally. Don't tell him that though! He is just talented enough to pass as a 'cool kid' versus a bumbling clutz wannabe. He has considered opening up a club of some kind to promote the pop culture that he likes but is nowhere near ready to do so yet.
Right now, he is searching for others with great ambition like himself and hopes to fund some sort of escape from his inner turmoil as well as his shackles on this planet.
Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:33 pm
Strengths: passionate - Although he sometimes plays it cool as a part of a ploy or plan, Cerpin is incredibly passionate and often gets roped into things because if something's worth caring about, it's worth caring a lot. Truly believing in something or someone has a lot of power and it can spur him into fighting hard without giving up. This can come across as obsessive at times but for the most part, giving his all for something has served him well.
intelligent - While he lacks some common sense at times or logic, this troll is pretty smart when it comes to academia or politics. He is good at memorizing the things he doesn't understand so at least he has some chance of sounding smart even if he's lying and has no idea what he's saying. He is also very strategic and always examines all the possibilities and outcomes to ensure he comes out on top.
sneaky - He's not a ninja or anything like that, no he's just really really good at misdirection and hiding things. It's hard to tell what he's got coming even if you know what it is he's after. He likes to see how far he can stretch the rules of things or how out of line he can get without being caught. His current 'project' has been perfecting a secret beetle farm stowed away beneath his hive.
Flaws: assumptious - The unknown? Psh, he knows everything! He can tell just by looking at it what it is and how it works. Maybe later he'll double check those facts, y'know, when no one else is around... He hates to be wrong and will argue against those that correct him even if it becomes abundantly clear they are right. He's gotten into trouble before because he just assumes he understands things but still can't seem to break the habit.
vain - Cerpin is self-centered to the max and always looks out for number one. He is aware of this trait and justifies it in his head since who else is going to protect his interests? One of his tricks is to act entitled and pretend he doesn't understand why it is problematic or offensive so that others will feel awkward or angry but blame society for nurturing him that way.
cocky - He's running an illegal beetle farm under his hive and plans on expanding it if he can and somehow he thinks he can do all this without being caught! It is not uncommon for him to get caught up in bad simply because he never believed he would actually fail at something. Surely he was too clever for that, he planned for it- augh! This trait often bites him in the a** because no matter how well thought out his schemes are, he always believes he will succeed.
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Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 8:38 pm
Home: What better way to show off than by flaunting your riches building your luxury condo in the dumpy trashy city of the peasants? Cerpin opted to build his hive in Chittentown despite its reputation for lowbloods because he would securely be at the top of the totem pole there, unlike some of the richer locations. Instead of a wide spread mansion, he designed a tall skyscraper at one of the points where it could reach back up to the sky from the bottom of the canyon. It appears to be always under construction as he continues to build it higher and higher which generates a lot of racket. There are a few floors beneath ground level but they are under high security as that's where his beetle farm is and he doesn't want word getting out about it. The upper stories have guest rooms for his friends as well as hobby rooms for the various interests he visits for like two weeks and then grows out of. He is especially proud of his artificial onsen room, his light-up rainbow panels room and his chocolate fountain room.
He hates it when guests press all the elevator buttons at once as this always breaks the elevator and then he has to climb millions of stairs until it's repaired. Unknown to him, the drones are getting pretty tired of working on his hive and have left small imperfections as they go to inconvenience him because he's kind of a little b***h.
Lusus: Link. Cerpin's lusus is a giant white polish chicken with a rose-like head and leaf-like wings named Blossmom. Despite the name, Blossmom is actually male and Cerpin simply didn't understand this fact until it was too late and he'd already grown used to the name. Now it's too late to change it really and he nervously just ignores the fact despite Blossmom's great irritation over the issue. This habit of doing whatever he wants despite the wishes of others has been a significant problem in Cerpin's life and his lusus has learned the best way to handle him is to be a really aggressive parent and exercise punishments and rewards. The relationship is strained at times because Cerpin does not like being under someone else's control and he especially hates answering to authority. However, he has learned through Blossmom that sometimes biting one's tongue can get a troll closer to their goal even if it means swallowing some pride. Occasionally he tries to sneak away from Blossmom's watchful eyes for some privacy but having a dad with a bird's eye view can be a real pain.
tevini euruft - your irreplaceable space partner, roommate and red crush. nags you but relies on you for practically everything in life. the two of you are constantly in a state of relationship chaos but finally you've figured out what it is you're after. the problem now is convincing her. ♥
aerona scrall - what a total a*****e but she raises some good points. there's a lot you could learn from each other. packs a mean punch but you've always liked a challenge! the way she worried about mahmud impressed you. ♦
akkira kagome - a spooky childhood friend. she's funny in a wicked way. you're both in show biz.
zindel tagino - a spicy bachelor similar to yourself. you wonder if you would've turned out like him if you'd been born at the bottom of the spectrum sometimes.
opimus fellah - you discovered him in a barn. rugged and handsome with a good voice. you hope to see him around your bar.
ephias sagine - kind of a weirdo. he randomly passed out on a ship together. seemed alright other than that. what's going on between him and ets?
o r a n g e b l o o d
etsali azeban - your first tunnel snake friend. mischievous, sneaky and entertaining. you like her and her five finger discounts. useful skills for stealing materials and information. you really owe her a lot for putting up with your drama queen relationship problems.
keionx rutace - your mentor in swordsmanship. she's a greater fighter than you will ever be but dammit you're trying. you admire her noble code of ethics even if it's not something you could ever do. she's a hardworking troll you can count on reliably.
mahmud seshat - your carpenter and friendly neighborhood criminal roommate. sort of a naive crybaby. you hope things work out for him. you have trouble relating to his anxiety but you try to be considerate. you panicked after he got severely injured and have decided to take better care of him.
caiden banksy - hilarious guy with a bright outlook on life. you like his attitude but want your belt back.
y e l l o w b l o o d
autumn vikare - a talented star in the making. sometimes you think the swamp is holding her back. you hope she'll come stay in chittentown with you a while.
elidae bonbon - chic af, talented dancer with a face to melt biscuits everywhere. you are another troll under her spell and you wonder if she's seeing anyone.
styke nvrmor - tiny little man. went through something traumatic and you feel bad for him. he's someone you can depend on.
engrav setlar - you like his way of thinking and find his ideas fascinating and worthwhile. there's something suspicious about him but you're not sure if that's a product of your judgmental nature or his paranoia.
sascha diasis - probably your biggest weakness right now. you really don't know what to do about sascha. you're not sure where you stand, only that this is a really bad idea. you'd like to mess him up in a variety of ways. ♠
g r e e n b l o o d
kursha vidari - crazy shooter in the tunnels when you were a kid, you don't like this person.
luxura seleni - introduced to you as a tunnel snake. you remember her fighting with forera and sometimes wonder if they ever made up.
rasali panaka - a rebel contact, smart and strong! you find her a little intimidating. she seemed to know what she was doing and you're impressed by that.
t e a l b l o o d
forera serpen - you share a close bond with this person. she is a talkative and likable tunnel snake that stood up for you in hard times. you find her relatable and comforting through the good and bad. ♦
deimos somnus - a goddamn brat. why do you open up to him so much? frustrating. ♦♠
b l u e b l o o d
chiara moteku - sometimes you like her, sometimes you fear her. there isn't an easy way to sum up your business and non-business relationship. you want to stay on her good side but her moods are hard to predict. ♥♠
p u r p l e b l o o d
frossa fyrste - charmed to meet her. charismatic and frivolous, just how you like them. even if her views are outdated and traditional.
s e a d w e l l e r
natash boelli - a cute girl you met at the harvest moon festival. she wasn't what you expected from a seadweller.
lorata gorgos - a typical seadweller full of class and vanity. can be fun but you have to fit in your box around her. also sees potential in other trolls and sponsors them, something to watch out for.
polair rision - a bright girl with a promising future that was cut short with the loss of her eyesight. you want to help her but are unsure what you can do other than be a friend.
regina marian - queen of alternia, you saw her briefly at the rally that changed your life sweeps ago but did never met. you are wary of the queen.
m u t a n t b l o o d
byakko mawiya - the rebel leader. you were shocked to discover she was a mutantblood. she is capable and smart in what she does and you like that. fun to tease.
Superstar Authority Limited Edition Military Approved Aggressor Line Battle Gear You aren't sure if these are off-brand or not, but you've found a military-grade weapon that is exactly the same kind you use. With the words Superstar bedazzled on it in hot pink.
Prototype V2.0.0 Beamtube This seems to be a standard beamtube that you wave around at music performances. Why is it labeled as a prototype? Offensive Style B (2/3 use adept trinket) & Defensive Style B (1/3 use adept trinket)
Prototype V1.0.0 Beamtube This seems to be a standard beamtube that you wave around at music performances. Why is it labeled as a prototype? Agility Style B (3 use novice trinket) & Offensive Style A (2/3 use novice trinket)
Big Bag o' Beetles Cerpin has tons of these bags hidden deep under his tower...
Fresh Greenblood Tooth This seems to have been knocked out during some big fight. I wonder who it belongs too.
Bronze Trophy from Bloodfest 2017 Bodybuffing
A microphone for a loud and proud boy from Polair Rision
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