I saw that someone is already Superman, but since that is a Chosen Superman from an alternate Earth, I'm doing the Earth-25 version:
Character's name (in the font you plan to use for them):
Superman(Kal-El/Clark Kent)
Powers and attributes:
Flight, Superstrength, Superspeed, Invulnerability, Super-senses, Heat vision, Super breath, X-ray vision
Origin and backstory :
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The son of a scientist, Jor-El, and his wife, Lara, an artist, the infant Kal-EL was rocketed to Earth to save him from the destruction of his homeworld, Krypton, due to General Zods attempted nuclear takeover. Landing in Smallville, Kansas, he was adopted by a young farmer, Jonathan Kent, and his wife, Martha, who renamed him Clark. As he grew up, he discovered his amazing powers. His parents raised him to keep his powers a secret, but also to help all people and, inspired by the Cold War adventures of Captain Marvel and the Justice Society, he decided to fight for truth, hope and justice. Helped by Professor Emil Hamilton and Dr. Kitty Faulkner, he learned his true origins and, after relocating to Metropolis, became a reporter for the Daily Planet, where he started a romance with ace reporter, Lois Lane, and sparked a friendship with cub reporter Jimmy Olsen, as both Clark Kent and the worlds greatest superhero, Superman. Superman has become a symbol of hope, similar to Captain Marvel. He has inspired other heroes, such as the Green Lantern and Batman. Superman leads the Justice League against the worlds greatest threats, such as Darkseid, Lord of Apokolips and Lex Luthor, the most influential man in the world.
Universe history (Chosen characters only):
N/A
How is this character different from the mainstream version?:
My version of Superman will be more inspirational than the ordinary, New Earth counterpart. Personality-wise, he will be more careful in obeying his own moral code, such as never killing anyone, even in the most extreme circumstances. He will not blindly follow the government, especially when he knows that they are wrong. He also has more of a sense of humor. In my version, he has more of a normal friendship with Jimmy rather than being a mentor-type character. I also hope to keep him grounded in realism by toning down his powers, not using over-the-top technology and giving scientific explanations for his very existence.
What can you bring to the game?:
As Superman, I hope to inspire others to look at other people as fellow humans, not random strangers. Even if its just an RPG, it will give others the chance to feel what being a hero is all about. I hope I can live up to the legend created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
Sample Post (write a sample post as your character that is at least 4 paragraphs long, with at least one line of dialogue):
I see nothing
nothing except a blinding white light. Im falling. Ive never felt so helpless. Below me, hundreds of people scream out for help, one last time, help I am unable to give them. I open my eyes and the light has cleared to reveal the Earth, but not like youve ever seen it. The majority of the planet is wiped out, and the few survivors will starve to death anyways. Ive failed. I hit the ground. Suddenly, I open my eyes, and feel the cool, morning air, reassuring me that it was all a dream. Rustys friendly bark keeps me grounded in reality. The nightmare never changes, but Ive taken precautions to make sure it never happens. After all, Im no ordinary man, I am Superman!
Luckily for me, even though not even my powers can stop every major disaster in the world, Reed and Tony have been working on a global security system while I monitor Metropolis to make sure Luthor isnt up to something again. Its eight oclock, time to get to work. The Daily Planets only a few blocks away, so I make it there with a few seconds to spare.
Kent! Where were you? Get back to work on the Batman story! Troupe, you and Olsen go check out Professor Hamiltons new crime-fighting gizmo. Well, what are you all waiting for? Go, go, go! Perry can be a bit aggressive and obnoxious sometimes, but hes just doing his job. He lives and breathes the Daily Planet.
Got it, chief! Jimmy, the Planets youngest reporter and one of my closest friends in Metropolis, as both Clark and Superman. Lucky for him, the signal watch I gave him allows him to contact me at any time.
And dont call me chief! Luckily, I already have the Batman story done, but Perry doesnt need to know that, or the fact that I am currently flying at 40000 feet above Metropolis.
Help! Help! A cry for help grabs my attention. Faster than a speeding bullet, I head over to the source of the scream. Bruno Manheim and Intergang are doing their usual threaten-the-innocent-citizens-of-Metropolis thing, so it only takes one stare to get them to stop. Of course, it helps if your eyes can melt through solid metal. A quick thank you, and Im off. And that, is a morning in the life of Superman.
