Ulrich Schneider
Oct 28, 2011 22:27:21 GMT -5
Post by Ulrich Schneider on Oct 28, 2011 22:27:21 GMT -5
[/i][/size][/right]The Basics
Name: Ulrich Randolf Schneider
Nicknames: Uli
Age: 16 (Birthday: February 24th)
Orientation: Unsure
Desired Rank/Job: Student
Powers: Super Dexterity - If there's one word to describe Ulrich's power, it's ninja! His super dexterity gives him tremendous advantages over your average Joe. Ulrich's control over the muscles in his limbs and digits surpasses any ordinary human, giving him excellent fine motor skills, balance, and hand-eye coordination. His reaction time is much faster than normal as well. Any task involving his hands comes easy to him, ranging from as writing, typing, and juggling to wielding and using various kinds of weapons. He can flawlessly use both of his hands at the same time and even perform multiple tasks with them simultaneously. By utilizing his fine motor skills in his feet and toes, Ulrich can make micro-adjustments in his stance to achieve stability in shaky situations such as balancing on top of moving vehicles and tightropes.
On top of extensive pain that occurs due to over exertion, Ulrich's power has a high potential to set him up with an early case of arthritis. To prevent this from happening, he is constantly taking steps relieve stress on his joints and prevent injuries. He also takes the highest doses possible of supplements such as Glucosamine, chondroitin, calcium, and fish oils to help his cartilage avoid deterioration and keep his bones strong. He even goes as far as using heat therapy on his hands, knees, elbows, and ankles before going to bed to sooth his muscles and joints.
Play By: Max Thieriot
The Details
Hair Color: Ulrich's a dirty blonde.
Eye Color: His eyes are blue.
Any Piercings? There are no piercings on this boy.
Any Tattoos? No tattoos either.
Any Scars? There are some scars here and there.
General Appearance: If Ulrich was born in Germany during WWII, he would most likely receive praise for his Aryan-like traits. He has the blue eyes and the blonde hair that the Nazis would have looked for back in the day. Standing at 5'8'', Ulrich may come off as skinny to some people. He isn't buff or muscular by any means, but it is easy to tell that he is physically fit and not a sickly kind of thin. There's a bit of a farmer's tan going on under his clothes, but it isn't too terribly bad.
When it comes to fashion, Ulrich is clueless. None of his clothes match and are nowhere near to being in style. He literally wears whatever he can get his hands on, regardless of how bad it will look. His hair is only styled nicely for important occasions. He typically lets it do its own thing as long as it isn't standing straight up or a complete mess. Because of the substantial amount of time he spends outdoors, Ulrich has a reputation of never being completely clean. There's always some sort of dirt, grime, mud, or stains somewhere on his clothes. It sometimes gives him a rough-and-tumble appearance that let people know to think twice before messing with him.
Personality: Human beings are by nature, social creatures. Social interactions are vital to an individual's mental and physical health. It is also very important in shaping a adolescent's personality. Ulrich grew up without a lot of social interaction from people outside of his family. There were plenty of opportunities for him to go out and make friends, but he never took advantage of any. Ulrich simply never had the desire for social interaction of any kind. He always kept to himself and as a result, developed into a low self-monitoring introvert. For as long as he has been able to act on his own self-interests, Ulrich has been putting himself before others. Things were always done his way or not at all. He doesn't act that way to be defiant, his brain is just wired to be very independent, self-sufficient, and shut off from the rest of the world. Essentially, trying to interact with him involves breaking down some tough, sturdy walls.
Due to his lack of social interaction, Ulrich is infamous for being socially awkward. He lacks the proper social skills necessary to form any kind of relationship normally. Any relationships that may come about probably wont be your typical, run-of-the-mill friendship. Romantic relationships are the same way. In fact, when it comes to romance, Ulrich is clueless. Boys? Girls? Both? He doesn't know what he wants and for the most part, he doesn't dwell on it very much. It's one of those things that just aren't important to him at the moment, which is odd for a boy his age. His concerns are centered around guns, knives, and hunting, the few passions of his life he actually shows any initiative for.
Violence is a subject of interest concerning Ulrich. On the surface, Ulrich comes off as relatively calm and passive, but he has deep-seeded lust for violence that doesn't stem from anything in particular. Luckily, he was raised to not act on these urges, but when push comes to shove, he's more than willing to shove back twice as hard. He isn't afraid to get in a fight if he has to. In fact, there are time where can be a bit too willing to get in one.
Despite all his problems and flaws, there is some hope for Ulrich. For instance, he always sticks up for people who can't stick up for themselves. There's something about the weak and defenseless being taken advantage of by people who are bigger and stronger that rubs him the wrong way. The very sight of bullying or one-sided abuse can fill him with an instinct to protect others. Another positive quality Ulrich possess is loyalty. Anyone he does develop some kind of friendship or other meaningful relationship with can always depend on him to have their back. No matter what the situation may be, he will take their side, even if they are in the wrong. If someone manages to get past is tough, socially awkward exterior, it is quite possible they will find a close and reliable companion.
Your Vices
Likes:
+Guns and Knives: Due to his extensive history surrounding these kinds of weapons, Ulrich developed a strong attachment to them. If he could only pick three things to bring with him to a deserted island, it would be a gun, bullets, and a knife.
+The Outdoors: Ulrich basically grew up outside. He never saw having fun indoors as a viable option.
+Death Metal: Yep. Enough said.
+Hunting and Fishing: One of his favorite pastimes as a child was to go hunting and fishing with his uncle and it stuck with him since then.
+Gorey Horror Movies: Who doesn't love a good horror flick with a lot of blood and guts? Besides, it's not like it's anything Ulrich hasn't seen after skinning deer and deboning fish.
+Soldiers: The whole deal of being a soldier, no matter from what time period or for what military organization fascinates him. This probably stems from his love of guns and knives.
Dislikes:
-Bullies: Throughout his life, Ulrich's met his fair share of bullies. He has no tolerance for bullying in any way, shape, or form, and he is more than willing to stand up for himself and others and fight.
-Authority: Like a lot of rowdy teenagers, Ulrich's not very fond of authority. He likes to do things his way even if it involves breaking a few rules. He never disobeys authority out of disrespect though, it mainly stems from disagreement and acting on his own self-interests.
-Abstract Art: It's ugly and meaningless.
-Bright, Neon Colors: They're unnecessary and hurt his eyes. The only bright colors you'll catch him wearing is hunter's orange over his camouflage.
-Large Social Gatherings: Events with high attendance rates are places you wont find Ulrich. There's always too many people in his eyes. Besides, he much rather be doing something on his own without being scrutinized by a mass of people.
Strengths:
+Expert Marksman: With a little help from his power and a lot of practice, Ulrich has developed the skills necessary to be an expert marksman with weapons of all sorts. Whether it's a bullet or a rock, he can get it to a target with ease.
+Crafty: Considering the fact that his favorite things in the world, guns and knives, are banned from schools, Ulrich has be to extra crafty and utilize the next best thing - everything else. Pencils and pens have taken the place of knives while slingshots and marbles have taken the place of guns and ammo. He's got to have something to protect himself, right? Essentially, he can put anything he gets his hands on to good use.
+Athletic: Staying active is a good way to stay healthy. Ulrich's been active nearly his entire life and is in very good shape.
+Patient: Hunting and fishing are sports that require a lot of patience, and Ulrich has developed a lot of patience over the years because of it.
Weaknesses:
-Socially Awkward: Ulrich's not the best at making friends. He lacks some proper social skills necessary to be considered normal by his peers.
-School: Most people would see Ulrich's grades as unacceptable. Typical school environments are difficult for him to learn in. He has trouble learning things just by listening and watching things happen. The easiest way for him to learn is take a hands-on approach and figure things out for himself.
-Gullible: Ulrich is a bit naive when listening to others. He automatically assumes that what people tell him is the truth, even if they're complete liars. His gullibility most likely stems from his poor social skills.
Fears:
~Dreaming: Ulrich has suffered from horrific night terrors for as long as he can remember. On a nightly basis he consistently wakes up terrified and overcome by dread. He has become so scared of dreaming that he is reluctant to fall asleep at times and suffers from sleep deprivation as a result.
~Telepaths: The thought of someone being inside his head without him knowing and sifting through his thoughts and memories really freaks him out.
Secrets:
+Nazism is Cool: Fueled by knowledge of his German heritage and what he has learned in American schools, Ulrich takes an interest in Nazi culture and ideals, but that is something he keeps to himself. He's weird enough as it is.
Family Ties
Father: Josef Schneider (Missing, Deceased?)
Mother: Ava Schneider (Missing, Deceased?)
Uncle: Erich Schneider (Josef's Brother, Early 40s)
Aunt: Elsa Schneider (Early 40s)
Cousin: Derek Schneider (Older)
Cousin: Leo Schneider (Younger)
History
Ulrich Randolf Schneider was born an only child to as average German family in Berlin, Germany. All was normal at first, but not long after his birth, his parents went out one night and mysteriously turned up missing the next day. After searching frantically for weeks, they were presumed dead by German officials. There was never any evidence showing what happened to them and the case was stamped as unsolved. As a result, Ulrich was adopted by his aunt and uncle who lived in Maine at the time and already had a child of their own.
Growing up in his early years went smoothly. Ulrich enjoyed spending time with his cousin, Derek, who was nearly the same age. He also enjoyed numerous hunting and camping trips with the uncle, who easily adapted to becoming his father figure. During this point in his life, Ulrich's passion for guns, knives, and hunting came about. The only concern that was raised at the time was that he never made many friends in school. In fact, he showed little interest in socializing with anyone other than his family. All his classmates saw him an an oddball loner who was always in a fight with someone. His aunt and uncle saw it as a phase and figured he would grow out of it, but boy were they wrong!
By the time puberty rolled around, Ulrich's power developed. His handwriting went from sloppy to neat and he became spontaneously ambidextrous. There were also significant changes in how he handled guns. His skills suddenly improved to the point where he could effortlessly out-shoot some of the most experienced marksmen in the world. In fact, for nearly two weeks straight, Ulrich went undefeated in multiple shooting competitions, which included difficult Wild-West trick shots. His win-streak was soon interrupted by a Hammel Institute official who informed him the he and his cousin were meta-humans. Ulrich and Derek packed their bags and left home for a new phase of their lives.
The transition to the meta-human school wasn't smooth at all. For starters, Ulrich tried to sneak a gun into the school, but was caught by a mind-probing, telepathic staff member. Despite the severity of his actions, Ulrich's punishment wasn't very harsh. Along with no longer being allowed to leave the school's campus and having his internet access severely restricted, he had to attend regular counseling sessions. But other than that, Hammel felt no different than the school he was attending beforehand. Sure, there were a bunch of kids with superpowers walking around, but Ulrich quickly retained his title as the weird guy who sits by himself at lunch.
Roleplay Example
A powerful feeling of nausea suddenly began to overwhelm Logan as he heard Rhett dismiss his relationship with Odion. The feeling strengthened even further after seeing the ginger plead that the blonde believe him. It may have been due to his hangover, but the disparity of the situation didn't help. Logan felt his world spinning and his emotions being pushed and shoved in all different directions. What should he do? What could he do? What does it matter? As a matter of fact, Logan had no idea what to do. He didn't want to make the situation worse by saying something wrong. He already felt that the whole situation was his fault, despite the fact that he really couldn't control it. He wished he was sober enough the night before to warn Odion about his power's side effects, but it was too late now.
As moments passed, he felt he had no choice but to sit back and let Odion do the talking. The ginger obvious had much more influence than he did. Rhett trusted Odion, well, at least at one point in time he did. Logan and Rhett were nothing more than acquaintances and former roommates. If anyone was going to convince the blonde that the truth they told actually was the truth, it's Odion.
"Sorry," was the only thing Logan had courage to mutter. His dark sunglasses hid the tears that were building up in his eyes. Both physically and emotionally, he felt like shit. The combination of the stress of the situation and the hangover began to take a toll on his health. The bed on which he sat and the shorts he wore began to slowly decompose down into a fine dust that was swept into the air and scattered to make a thin, mist-like substance before fading away.
"God dammit! Not again!" he said angrily as he stood up. "Look, Rhett, you see this?" His hands motioned toward the bed before falling back to his sides and forming into fists. "It's all my fault! Not his! If I wouldn't have gotten as drunk as I did, none of this would have happened!" So much for Odion doing all the talking.
Logan removed his sunglasses and looked to the couple with a sudden seriousness that could be felt by anyone in the room. "I'll be damned if you depart from someone as kindhearted and amazing as the boy standing in front of you because of something meaningless like this." His anger left his voice before he spoke again, "He loves you and it doesn't take any kind of ESP to know it either."
What About You?
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Name: I AM APOCALYPSE!
Age: 18 (plus a couple thousand years)
Experience: I don't remember.
How Did You Find Us? I don't remember this either.
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