I'm thinking that when he was very young he wanted to grow up to be a hero, and his parents played along, like with kids who want to be firemen or police officers, expecting him to grow out of it. As he's grown older he's begun to go to a series of different studios or dojos because while he's technically skilled, he doesn't have the right temperament to reach the higher ranks, he's just too angry and arrogant. As such, his style is varied, able to take what he's sees as the best parts of many martial art styles, but is lacking in the kind of expertise that marks most of the heroes who draw power from their martial arts.
He's probably developed a reputation amongst his teachers, both at school and martial arts, as being unwilling to commit to something unless he's automatically good at it.
Moves:
Straight. Up. Creepin' and No Powers and Not Nearly Enough Training
Backstory
In-Depth Backstory:
Kenneth Gray (at the time of the campaign having just turned 16) was born exceptionally gifted for an unpowered human being. With an exceptional memory, an analytical mind and excellent spatial awareness, he is able to predict his opponents moves and perform feats of parkour with little or no preparation. However, the lack of a creative spark that separates the super geniuses from the rest of the population has, in Kenneth's mind, held him back in Halcyon society. He has not been able to test out of any grades and despite exceptional academic performance has received relatively few academic awards.
Kenneth's mother and father (an engineer and doctor respectively) both originally worked as support staff for a super hero team but were let go recently as a result of the team falling a part. Each member of the team was able to go solo or join another team with very little effort, and his parents were only out of work for a short period of time, but Kenneth resented what he viewed as the irresponsibility of the super heroes.
His perceived lack of status and his parents continued interest in their former field has convinced Kenneth that he needs to prove to himself and society that an unpowered human has as much to offer Halcyon as any of the superpowered heroes leading him to take up heroics under the name Apex. And to his mind there is no better way to prove that he's as good as any of them than to fight along side the best youth team around.
How did you gain your skills? "Through rigorous training and practice. You?"
When did you first put on your costume? "I started earlier this year, but just to get a feel for it, I won't really be put through my paces until I join a team"
Who outside the team thinks you shouldn't be a superhero? "You mean besides society? Look I guess, just don't let my parents know, they think superheroics are just for the guys who can stop bullets with their little fingers."
Why do you try to be a hero? "Everyone thinks heroes have to be a gift from the gods or some kind of result of horrendous experiments, but I know that we all deserve the agency to defend ourselves... and hey according to the law, all I really need is this mask and some fancy footwork."
Why do you care about the team?"Look, I'm not saying people with powers are automatically bad people. I think these guys can be some of the best heroes out there. And if I'm gonna be out there, I'm gonna be teamed up with the best."
Starting Drives:
Lead the team successfully in battle
Take down a threat all on my own
Outperform an adult hero
Help a teammate when they need me most
I'm not super sure about my relationships yet, I want to get a better grip on all the characters before I nail that down
Edit: Forgot physical description
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 160 lbs
Hair: Black, short
Eyes: Hazel
Costume Design: Blank white Volto mask, Black compression shirt and black cargo pants, black soft-soled shoes (between toe shoes and ballet slippers)
I'm interested in joining. Cwethan pointed me towards the campaign and I've been enjoying reading through it. I have a concept for a Beacon that I'd like to play!
