Character you have created: Marcius Ovidius Valentius
Alias: Marcus Valentine
Speech Color (Actually say what you're using, don't go "Like this", or what not): dark red, bold
Character Alignment: Villain
Identity: Secret (only those in the supernatural community know what Marcus truly is)
Character Personality (Give information on how your character acts, what he/she believes in, how they handle situations): Marcius is an arrogant and sarcastic being, believing humans are lower lifeforms. They are nothing but trinkets and toys, meant to be used and abused however he sees fit. He is a intelligent creature, often coming off as pretentious at times. Marcus has a fearsome temper that can explode, but most times he is able to keep a cool head about him.
Uniform/costume: No uniform. Marcius just wears regular street clothes, albeit expensive ones.
Origin Info/Details: Born in the year 80 BC in the city of Rome, Marcius was the son of a successful merchant. Learning the family trade at a young age, Marcius accompanied his father on many trips across the empire. His father's standing in the eyes of the social elite was high, and because of this Marcius grew up never wanting for anything. His father trained him in the arts of dealing with people. How to spot and exploit character flaws, the art of the silver tongue, and how to use the vanity that many of the socialites possessed to his advantage.
When the time came for Marcius to serve in the Roman army, Marcius' father used his connections to see to it that his son would be put in a position of authority. And Marcius didn't make the decision difficult for his commanders as he excelled in his training and boasted strong leadership qualities. Assigned to the 13th Legion, Marcius stood out amongst his peers for his bravery and cunning in battle after battle.
A respected war hero of the empire, Marcius enjoyed a celebrated life whenever he returned home. And it was this celebrity that allowed him to win the heart of the woman he had longed for since he first saw her. After a whirlwind courtship, Marcius married his beloved and enjoyed a peaceful bliss with his new family. Marcius was awaiting the birth of his son when the 13th was sent out to the fields of Germania to subjugate the barbarian hordes.
Marcius went to war, but in the back of his mind were the thoughts of his return home and seeing his wife and young son for the very first time. But one September afternoon in the year 52 BC, Marcius' life would change forever. Outnumbered five to one at the Battle of Alesia, the Roman legions fought as fiercely as did their barbarian enemies. Marcius' attachment became cut off and decimated, but Marcius and a handful of others never backed down. Finding a defensible position, they fought off the waves Gallic warriors for hours long into the night. Marcius himself displayed a tenacity and rage yet unseen that frightened friend and foe alike.
But all his emotion and prowess could not save him from the archer's volley. An arrow found it's way through his armor and into his chest, bringing the great Marcius Ovidius Valentius down. His men fought bravely and were able to hold the enemy off long enough to get their injured captain out of the battle. Feeling his life force drifting away, Marcius could only think about how he would not be able to see his son.
Soon the battle was over, but, as the men celebrated around him, Marcius was left dying and distraught. He felt the icy hands of the reaper on his heart, and knew that he would not survive to see the morning sun. As Marcius shed tears of sadness, the guards posted around him were cut down in the blink of an eye. The assassin was barely visible, practically a blur to the naked eye. And when the final soldier was killed, Marcius saw a beautiful Gallic woman standing over him. As she looked over him, like a person inspecting a piece of meat at a market, Marcius awaited her killing blow. But it never came.
The woman spoke to him, telling Marcius that she had witnessed the battle. Marcius' ferocity intrigued her, and she offered him a chance at life again. Marcius, thinking solely of seeing his wife and son, accepted without thinking. When she smiled and sunk her fangs into his neck, he knew then that he had made a terrible mistake. Marcius Ovidius Valentius died that night, but was reborn with the setting sun the following day.
Now a vampire in the service of his mistress, Marcius traveled with all haste back to Rome and his family. But the news of his demise had reached them before he could, and Marcius stood by and watch their sorrow from afar. He wanted to go to them, to hold his wife and see his boy, tell them everything was all right. But that could never be. He was an outcast now. A monster of the night. His human life was no more and the pain of his loss drove Marcius farther and farther away from his humanity over the years.
Marcius traveled the world with his creator, learning the customs of vampire society and how to properly use his new gifts. Putting his past life behind him, Marcius reveled in his new might, preying on the frail humans who he came to see as nothing more than talking animals.
Marcius has been walking this Earth for over two-thousand years, and is one of the oldest and most powerful vampires known to exist. Over the centuries, Marcius has amassed a generous fortune that he used to create a successful business that deals in antiques and artifacts, buying, selling, and trading them worldwide. Marcius currently resides in a rather large, secluded estate in the state of Maine. From here he furthers his own goals and business dealings, passing the nights feeding and finding entertainment wherever he can.
Hero Type (Select one): Supernatural (Vampire)
Power Level (Select one below): World Level
Powers (Be Specific): Superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability; able to move at lightning speed for short bursts; flight; hypnotic gaze able to entrance humans and superhumans alike; fangs enable him to drink the blood of the living; able to create spawn by draining dry and then pouring his own blood in the victim's mouth. After burying the victim in the ground they rise as a vampire subservient to Marcus the next night; Marcus is an ancient vampire, one of the oldest known, and has grown powerful over the centuries. He immune to the affects of holy water and garlic. Both of which could both annoy and potential kill lesser vampires.
Attributes (Select one at each category):
Strength Level: 30
Speed/Reaction Timing Level: Reaction time and speed are much faster than a peak human; able to run at amazing speeds for short bursts to where he appears as nothing but a blur
Endurance at MAXIMUM Effort: Undead (Marcus does not tire at all, or need to eat or breath)
Agility: Much more agile than a normal man in peak condition, though he is no Olympic gymnast
Intelligence: Genius
Fighting Skill: Mastered (Marcus is well versed in many fighting styles from over the centuries, from his Roman army training, to picking up various martial arts over the years)
Resources: Large
Weaknesses (If your stats chosen are deemed powerful enough by a Game Master with no weakness, the character will fall under rules of Level 3 and 4 characters. Even with a weakness, a Game Master may rule it as a Level 3 or 4 character): Sunlight weakens Marcus, and prolonged exposure will kill him, causing him to burst into flames within minutes; vampires are highly allergic to silver, causing severe burning when in contact with the skin. Large doses can be fatal; a wooden stake through the heart will kill a vampire instantly, though if the stake is removed the vampire will return to life; Marcus must sleep during the day, completely away from sunlight (most vamps choose to rest in coffins or inside the ground, but Marcus enjoys sleeping in his plush bed in the middle of his basement). If a vampire is unable to rest, they will grow weaker and weaker by the day. Eventually, they will die a slow, agonizing death; A vampire must feed at least once a night on the blood of the living. If a vampire does not feed, they will grow weaker and eventually die.
Supporting Characters (Does your character have a significant other? A mother? Friend? Who are they, what do they have to do with your character?): To be revealed later
List a few reasons why you've created that character: I'm a fan of the supernatural/mythical stuff. I like to play a villain, and a vampire villain seems like a good idea. Because I created him.
What can you bring to the RPG?: Experience in RPing.
Do you know how to post pictures on the hype boards?:
Sample Post (Minimum Four paragraphs containing dialogue):
"What are you waiting for? Finish it already", he coughed.
The woman simply stared down at him and smiled. She was a small thing, still beautiful to the eyes though she was bathed in the blood of his comrades at arms. But there was something about her. A coldness that Marcius felt. An emptiness. Looking into her eyes, it was almost like peering into a vacant house.
"You were impressive today. I haven't seen anybody fight as you did for many years."
She closed her eyes and inhaled deeply.
"I can still smell the fresh scent of your slaughter. How sweet it is."
"If I could lift a blade, I would cut you down where you stand, demon", Marcius states weakly.
"I do not doubt that you would try", laughed the woman.
"And that is why you intrigue me. What is your name, soldier?"
"I am Marcius Ovidius Valentius. Captain in the 13th legion and loyal soldier to Rome."
Marcius did not wish to tell her anything, but it was almost like he was compelled to do so. Looking into her beautifully dead green eyes, he could not help but answer her.
"Well, Marcius...you are on death's doorstep. I can smell it. You haven't long for this world. But...I can change that. I can give you what you wish for most."
"And what is that?"
"Life", she cooed as she knelt down next to him.
Marcius' thoughts turned to that of his family in Rome. The family he would never get to see again. And suddenly this devil-woman's offer didn't seem so bad if he would be able to hold his son for the first time.
"Very well."
The woman smiled warmly as she caressed his cheek with the back of his hand.
"You made a wise choice, Marcius."
Then, with a growl, the woman sunk her teeth into Marcius' neck and the world slowly faded into darkness...