Young Olympians (update)

Looking back at these lovely characters, there were a couple things that I wasn't a fan of, so I decided to change a few things. anyways here they are once again.

 

Alias: Absolute Zero

Real Name: Gerardo Leblanc

Gender: Male

Alignment: Hero

Powers: Cryokinesis

Descendent of Boreas who was the God of the Northern Winds/Winter

Backstory: Gerardo Abram Leblanc was born in Marseille, France. He and his family moved to Cardinal City when Gerardo was 8 years old, as he felt the city calling to him, but he couldn't quite explain why. It took years for him to readjust, as it was quite different from Marseille in every way possible. His father's a correctional officer, and his mother was part of RAID, a tactical unit of the French National Police. After Gerardo was born, his mother dedicated herself to caring for him, which meant retiring early from RAID. After moving to Cardinal, his father was able to get work at the prison, though he sometimes has a rough time, due to the obscene corruption inside the facility, and in the staff that work alongside him, while his mother stayed at home, teaching Gerardo life skills. When Gerardo first met Jasper in middle school, he knew that they were destined to become friends, and allies in the war ahead. They quickly became friends, even with the lack of words Gerardo spoke, which eventually leads to the formation of the Young Olympians.

Personality/Other: He tries to not interrupt police business as much as he can, as he was raised with respect towards authority figures. He's the strategist of the group, even if he doesn't talk much.

 

Alias: Blue Cascade

Real Name: Lyle Rogers

Gender: Male

Alignment: Hero

Powers: Hydrokinesis

Descendent of Poseidon

Backstory: Lyle Roger's father was a drug addict, stealing to get enough money for his next fix. It would go on for years, before meeting his future wife. She would change his life for the better, which led to him turning his life around, eventually becoming a commercial diver. Lyle was born soon after. He grew up in the same neighbourhood as Jasper, but they never became friends until they all met for the first time. He was told of his father's past to teach him not to judge a book by its cover, and that everyone has potential to change.

Personality/Other: Lyle always looks for the best in people. Even when it comes to criminals, he thinks that they could change for the better. It can sometimes lead to a disadvantage in a fight, and into an argument between him and the rest of the Young Olympians. Other than that, he's pretty easy going, and your typical nice guy.

 

Alias: Zephyr

Real Name: Jasper Whitaker

Gender: Male

Alignment: Hero

Powers: Aerokinesis

Descendent of Aeolus

Backstory: Born into a legacy of sorts, as his father, and grandfather before him, wielded the same powers before him, each calling themselves Zephyr. He mostly just wanted to have fun with his powers, and blow off some steam from time to time, but his family had different ideas. The moment he exhibited the same gifts, he would be given rigorous training sessions, his father claiming that he would need it for the war ahead. Jasper's strict schedule lead to him not having time to hang out with any of the other kids his age, even though he still attended school. In his first encounter with Gerardo, one with few words, he heard about this oncoming war once more, and that it was fate they met. He would tell his father of Gerardo's claims, and his father was overjoyed. The two teens quickly became friends, something to which his father actually approved of, which would lead to the Young Olympians forming.

Personality/Other: He's envious of those that get to live a normal life, as he started training control of his powers at a young age. He's quite the jokester when he wants to be, often pulling pranks to lighten the mood.

 

 

Alias: Pyrospark

Real Name: Cassandra Pierce

Gender: Female

Alignment: Hero

Powers: Pyrokinesis

Descendent of Hephaestus

Backstory: She comes from a long line of blacksmiths, and then mechinests as technology has developed over the centuries. It all started with Hephaestus. She wears the armor of Hephaestus, which is how she's able to withstand the flames she can make. The armor has been modified as the times change. The youngest of the two sisters, Cassandra looked up to her sister Courtney growing up and they were the best of friends. But when Cassandra's powers developed, and Courtney discovered she didn't have powers, jealously grew. Courtney didn't have an interest in the family business, and because of this new development, left everyone else behind, to forge her own destiny. No one has heard or seen Courtney Pierce since.

Personality/Other: The hothead of the group, as expected of one who controls fire, she often rushes headlong into battle, with no plan in mind. She says things how they are, not how she would like them to be. She finds herself in arguments with Gerardo often, because of their clashing personalities/viewpoints. Though that's sort of expected from fire and ice. Though she can be quite loyal when necessary, especially being overprotective of Riley, someone she sees as a younger brother of sorts.

 

Alias: Skios

Real Name: Riley Blackburn

Gender: Male

Alignment: Hero

Powers: Umbrakinesis

Descendent of

Backstory: Riley's parents weren't home that much, so Riley was left alone, in the darkness that enveloped his home. Riley's father, Alistair, was a stage magician, always busy coming up with the next trick. Alistair spent more time around Walter and Wes Wipley along with their father Wren, than he did his own son. This would lower his confidence, so when it was time for school, Riley wouldn't interact with the other kids in school, as he didn't feel he was good enough to talk to them. So he became isolated, becoming more in tune with the darkness. His escape was through stories, and music. He learned of his powers, when a bully antagonized him about a book he was reading at the time. Riley didn't mean for it to happen, but just like that, a black projectile emanated from his hands, sending the bully across the room they were in. Riley got sent to the principle's office for the first time, and this is where he would meet Cassandra Pierce. She would try talking to him, but he stayed silent. It would take a couple years before the Young Olympains formed, with him starting his journey as a hero. His costume is intentional, looking somewhat scary to scare criminals the same way he's scared of his own power.

Personality/Other: Shy, reserved, and doesn't trust in his own decisions. Not used to having friends, he's worried that he'll screw things up even more. He's scared of his powers, unlike most specials in Cardinal City, as he doesn't want to lose control.

 

Status: Going to school in Cardinal, but doing their heroing in Greece? (Not sure how that works out as of yet).

Done