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Name: Nikolas Volkov

Nickname: Nick

Age: 20

Birthday: 22 December

Sign: Capricorn

Gemstone: Garnet

Blood Type: Type B Negative

Fav. Food: Pizza, fast food, hamburgers... He can rarely have them due to a strict diet, but that has only increased his adoration for such foods.

Hated Food: Tofu. Greens without any form of dressing.

School: Destiny City University, working on a B.A. in ______

Occupation: Part-time ballet instructor

Hobbies:

Dance : In many ways in Nikolas' eyes, this had been inevitable in his life. His mother had been a member of one of the Russian Ballet companies for many years, still performing throughout his life with different groups--ballet and not. Almost before he could walk, she began to insist that Nikolas take ballet lessons as well. He's kept up with his lessons throughout his life, expanding into more modern styles and rather enjoying more free style exhibitions rather than the strict regulations and requirements of ballet. He continues to perform Russian ballet with a dedicated group in Destiny City, and has begun giving lessons to beginners, young and old.

Cooking : With a strict diet and exercise regiment in place through the majority of his life, and a very hardy appetite (and love of greasy, fatty foods), Nikolas very quickly began to realize that if he wanted to have the great tastes without breaking his daily limits, he'd have to learn how to prepare a lot of food at home. Over the years, this has resulted in him forming a strong interest in many different styles of cuisine, loving to bake and cook whatever new recipes he can get his hands on. Most of his money tends to go towards ingredients and kitchen appliances, and friends can be all but guaranteed hanging out with Nikolas will include at least a meal that he's brought with him to finish cooking at their place to share, or him whipping something up while they're hanging around his place.

Parkour : It was the result of his "rebellious" days, he'll openly admit to that one. After so many years of dancing to help condition his body for flexibility, and part of his daily exercise including a brisk jog each morning, it wasn't much of a change to begin experimenting in alternative running routes. For him, it was a shot at a bit of freedom in his life, breaking away from the norms set down by his parents. Nikolas met a group around his age that were willing to teach him the basics of parkour, and over time he developed a strong love of the sport--even if he has to be a bit more cautious than some of his friends, as he's a bit more wary of taking the risks that will likely result in him gaining injuries that will interfere with his other training and performances.

Virtues:

Self-Disipline : If there is a will, there is a way, and let there never be a doubt that Nikolas has the will. Tenacious and very much the type to spend a great deal of time planning out how to accomplish whatever goal--short term or long term--that he's set his mind to, Nikolas also possesses the self-control to ensure he sticks to that plan. Waking up early each morning, keeping to his strict diet and exercise routines, ensuring he spends the required amount of time each week practicing, getting his school work done, getting work done, and having a bit of time scheduled in for his own entertainment... it requires a lot of self-control to make sure he doesn't deviate. Tempting though it might be, he has the iron-will to keep himself on track, regardless of what sort of distractions might be going on around him.

Supportive : Not only will Nikolas make sure to supply his friends with home cooked, healthy, filling foods whenever he's around, nor will he just be a shoulder for someone to cry on, or an ear to rant to--if you ever need a cheer squad in your corner for whatever is going on in your life. Come find Nikolas. While he's not angry that his parents pushed him to pursue specific things in life, he's very aware that he had to figure out how to mesh his own dreams with those of his parents. Really, he doesn't want to see anyone else have to compromise their wants and desires, if it's possible for him to assist them in realizing their goals. Emotional support, planning support, physical support--if he's able to assist, he will. While Nikolas won't clear his schedule entirely for people around him, he will do what he can to mesh his schedule with someone else's, or if he can't be there to support them for a big event--say, because he was performing that night as well, or had work, or so on--then he'll make his reasoning very clear to the person and go out of his way to try and make it up to them later on once he's able. He considers himself very lucky in his life, and if there's any way he can share this luck and happiness with others trying to achieve their goals, whatever they are? Nikolas will happily lend a hand, an ear, a multitude of research and planning sessions to help make these dreams realities.

Patient : Life doesn't always go your way, it doesn't always follow the plans you make, and not everyone gets something the first time around. Nikolas gets this, and though he often tries to prepare for the worst with options of Plan B, C, and so on through numerals, sometimes life just throws you a curveball. In times like this, Nikolas is able to go slow, re-evaluate, and re-explain things as necessary to try and get his point across, the lesson learned, or his goal accomplished. It takes time, it takes effort, but eventually? It'll pay off, of that he's damn sure.

Flaws:

Condescending : If he can do it, surely you can, too, you're just not trying hard enough. Oh Nikolas will go out of his way to help people achieve their goals, and he'll give them all the information he can to also support them. But the moment there's any hesitance on their part, or signs that even with his help they're struggling... well. Though Nikolas means well, the moment he feels someone is veering off the path he helped plan out for them, or they aren't living up to expectations, he can start becoming rather crass in his treatment towards the person. He intends it as a way to help motivate them, and push them to keep going and accomplish their goals, or be as successful as he feels they can be, but his wording and temperament are blunt. Sometimes rude and offensive, as his own frustrations with the situation--and the person--mount up.

Relentless : Give Nikolas a goal, or let him figure out a course of action he's decided is worthy of his attention, and get out of his way. Friend or foe, family or acquaintance--doesn't matter who you are in his life, if you pose a threat to his plan or act as an obstacle in his path, he'll do all he can to run you over. Maybe not literally... but Nikolas can be petty. If he has to share some personal information of yours to higher ups in the dance companies to get his way, well then. It was a necessary casualty. Oh, he'll give people warnings, but that's about all he views is necessary to absolve himself of any fault for the fallout that might occur after.

Overbearing : The road to hell is paved with good intentions, and unfortunately for Nikolas this is a very true statement. For all his patience and support he gives to others, his tenacity and relentlessness can far too easily spill over into overbearing mother hen tendencies. If he's been able to accomplish so much in so little time in his life, there's no reason others can't do the same--if given the proper motivation and encouragement. Checking up on people repeatedly if there's no response when he expects one, leaving abrasive messages and texts, constant reminders about scheduled events and when assignments or goal updates were supposed to be done... Hey, it's the same thing he grew up with, and he turned out fine! Even if the response isn't a positive one, it won't discourage Nikolas to keep up with his endeavors to see a plan through, regardless of what others say in response to it all.


PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Clothes: Nikolas likes to dress in layers. That is, tailor-fitted layers. He'll never turn his nose up to a pair of good jeans and t-shirts layered over long sleeve shirts--that's his usual go-to after all--but the labels are designer, and you can be damn sure his accessories are top-notch as well. The guy comes from money, and has quite a bit himself. He has no qualms about letting this show.

Hi Kae!

First off, Congrats on your raffle win!

You're profile for Nikolas looks good to go! Now, for his senshi side Lich, there's some things that need a little clarification and some minor adjustments so we can get him approval ready!

For his basic attack, 30 is pushing it a little for this sort of an attack; 25 seconds would be more inline with this particular style of attack. Also the way senshi magic is set up targets cannot suffer cuts that are 'guaranteed'. However, if it's a players choice the characters can suffer up to minor cuts or irritation from the ice formation. Unfortunately, there should be no forced damage that lingers from attacks; even if a player wants some damage to remain, it shouldn't be much at this stage. Also, the cool down time isn't necessary, so you can remove that off of him.

Now for his super attack, he really shouldn't be able to use this for longer than 35 seconds, with two uses; along with again the optional damage to the players characters. At this stage it could be up to moderate cuts, but again at the players discretion. However, with the lowered time span and less uses you could have him effect up to two players at once if you wanted! Also, for this one the cool down time also wouldn't be necessary!

For Lich's Eternal attack the 45 seconds is fine, but it should really only be one use. To counter this however, you could make this attack an area of effect with a radius. With this the targets are in x amount of feet are affected, and not just one target. So this could potentially effect a lot more characters; however, again there should be no lasting damage unless the player(s) want; then up to more severe cuts are okay!

Also you could add to all three of these attacks that the target(s) also are subjected to the sensation of those cuts from the ice formation. It would enhance the magic and perhaps make it more worthwhile. This could be used in place of guaranteed lasting damage, since the players should have the option to choose if they want lasting damage.

Finally, do you think you could clarify for me, what the icy ribbons do specifically? If they just hurt the target(s) that's fine, I just wanted to make sure of the intent in them.

Thank you for the fixes dear and the information, and the clarification on the ribbons! He looks like he's ready for a GM, one'll be around shortly!