Individual

Character's full name: Leon Manning
Alias/ Nickname/ Code name: Manticore
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Date of Birth: (4/7/1995)
Birthplace/ Home/ Place of origin: California
Nationality: American
Ethnicity/ Cultural Heritage: European

Appearance

Hair color and style: A mane of scarlet red hair, often unkempt, reminiscent of a lion's mane.
Skin Tone: Scarlet red fur on red skin.
Eye Color: Cyan blue
Height: 7’ 5” Standing, 5' on all fours(shoulder height)
Build: Well muscled, powerful upper body, though still retaining graceful movement.
Visible mutation: Red fur and lion-like features, claws, and a tail. Rows of sharp barbed spines run the length of his back and tail.

Everyday clothing style: Prefers a thick and sturdy jacket and pants, not so much fashion forward as able to protect others from his poisonous spines. His tail is usually wrapped in a bandage to keep his spines secured.

Sleepwear: Usually the same as what he is wearing, though he may take his jacket off.

Character

Personality: For all his appearance, Leon is a rather paranoid individual, though part of this is from being rejection and self-loathing he feels. He is slow to approach a group, and is extremely self-conscious and afraid of himself since due to his potentially lethal venom from his spines. This hypersensitivity results in low self-confidence and a bit of a pessimistic look at things. He hates his mutation, convinced he is a monster. He is so afraid he recoils from the touch of others, and constantly checks his bandages to make sure that his spines haven’t pierced them.

Hobbies/ Interests: Before his transformation, he was into contact sports like football. Now he has to settle for reading.

Fears/ phobias/ concerns: Deathly afraid of killing someone by accident due to his venom. His trauma leads him to being afraid of crowded places, not so much claustrophobia as fear of being close to people. He hates himself and what he has become, and a general dislike of mutant politics.

Special talents: A natural singer, though he generally finds few reasons to sing these days.

Morality

Good/ bad/ neutral/ other: Chaotic Neutral- Leon is relatively unstable due to the issues with his powers and trauma of his past, he tends to try for good, but often his fears and doubts get the best of him, resulting in poor choices.

Mutations

Mutation description:

Manticore physiology:

Leon’s body has a greater muscle to bone ratio, resulting in enhanced strength. Leon can, under optimal circumstances, lift about a ton for short periods. His skin covered in fur, providing some resistance to cutting, as well as insulation against cold. His hands and feet have retractable claws, capable of rending flesh. His spine is more flexible and has extra vertebrae and his tail provides more balance, making him agile for his size, and able to twist himself in the air to right himself, as well as bend forward enough to curl into a ball. His physical senses are also enhanced, allowing him to track by scent, as well as see in low light conditions. Leon has three rows of razor sharp teeth that line his mouth, and a jaw that can dislocate (which is a very disturbing sight). His bite strength is comparable to a lion’s. He is capable of standing or walking on all fours.

Several rows of barbed spine-like hairs run the length of Leon’s back, from the base of his neck to the tip of his tail. When Leon is agitated, these spines tend to stick up. These spines are sharp, and can easily pierce human skin, in which the barbs hook on and the spines break off, growing back in about an hour. However, these barbs contain a toxic venom which attacks nervous system and skin cells, and is extremely painful, enough to cause a person to go straight into shock. Left untreated a person can die, but the similarities to snake and spider venom is enough to where the most common anti-venom are an effective treatment. The 'tuft' of his tail is a bundle of quills, however, these ones are not venomous, though they are still barbed and painful. Due to his venom, his immune system can handle poisons and toxins without issue.


Strengths:

Leon is physically strong agile with many natural weapons at his disposable in the form of his claws, teeth and spines. His spines also makes close combat risky, as his venom can easily incapacitate an opponent, and kill them if not treated.

Weaknesses and Limitations:

His height can make navigating smaller spaces difficult, and his tail makes conventional furniture uncomfortable. His spines also tend to stick into things he sits against.

His fur can be uncomfortable in hot weather, and while it provides some small resistance from cutting, it is still just fur and a sharp enough blade can still cut it.

His venom can also be denatured with extreme heat (such as red hot steel, roughly 1200 degrees Fahrenheit), thus if the barb is removed and the wound cauterize, it can neutralize it if done immediately before the venom spreads.

His sense of smell can be thrown off by especially strong or irritating scents.

His hands and feet are an awkward combination of human hands and lion’s paws, while able to use them for most everyday tasks, it makes fine dexterity difficult.

Leon has a low level of animal instincts, while not strong enough to manifest in his behavior, it does cause some low-level reactions to certain stimulus, for instance his quills rising when he is agitated. However, nepetalactone and actinidine have a strong attracting effect on him, and have a strong euphoric effect that pacifies him.

Physical Abilities

General Physical Capabilities: (Strength/Speed/Reflexes/Stamina/Flexibility)

Able to lift 1 ton in optimal conditions, can run roughly 50 mph on all fours, though only in short bursts. Above average agility and balance.

Fighting Style:

Leon doesn’t really have a fighting style, in fact he does his best to avoid combat altogether due to his fear of killing someone with his venom. As such he will look first into ways for retreat. If forced into a confrontation, he relies on his strength and claws first, using his teeth to intimidate rather than to injure. If forced to, he will try to use the non-toxic spines at tip of his tail, though this is generally a last line of defense, as he could easily accidentally hit with his poison ones.

Fighting Style Pros/Cons:

Generally avoiding combat is the best way to avoid fighting, but it leaves him in a bind when he does have to defend himself, and his reluctance to use his abilities to their full potential limits his effectiveness, and often makes him a liability more than an asset in a fight.

History Of Your Character

Leon was growing up a normal kid who loved sports and the outdoors, which lead him to joining the football team in high school. He had no real goals yet, though he day dreamed about joining the big leagues as teenagers often do. With practice and determination, he could have possibly stood a chance, that is until his life screeched to a standstill. During a game, he was dog-piled by the other team, and when it did, his abilities manifested, causing him to grow fur and spines, teeth and claws. Half the people on him were pierced with spines, and his new appearance threw everyone into a panic.

Those he had poisoned ended up in the hospital, leaving Leon with the guilt in addition to his monstrous appearance. His parents, usually proud and supported, couldn’t even look at him, and he heard then arguing and fighting over what to do about him. Suddenly he was an outcast, the school wouldn’t allow him to return due to the incident, and protesters began gathering outside his house, throwing rocks and bottles and calling him a monster and a killer.

It was too much for Leon. He climbed out the back, jumped the fence and ran, disappearing into the night, and never looking back. He took to covering himself up, wearing a hood and wrapping his spines to prevent accidents, trying to hide himself away from the world. He lived on the streets for a few years, keeping to alleys and avoiding people and stealing food where he could. Even then he couldn’t avoid conflict, he was obviously a mutant, which drew attention from the wrong crowd. In such cases he would run, though more than a few times accidents occurred, cementing in his mind how dangerous he was to be around, and how much of a monster he was.

His presence in the community gained some notoriety, and eventually a group of fed up anti-mutant individuals decided to go out and put an end to him, using previous sightings to prepare for his quills with protective clothing. He managed to chase him down and corner him, but before things came to blows, a police car drove by, scattering the group, and Leon managed to escape, but ran into another group of people who had apparently been looking for him, who were offering a place where they may be able to help him with his 'gift'. Still shaken from his experience, he agreed, not wanting to stick around with people wanting him dead.

Roleplay
Where did you learn about this site?: Stumbled on it while looking at marvel based rpgs.
Do you have any other characters on MRO, if so who: No
Sample RP:

Fifteen… Sixteen… Seventeen… Eighteen… Leon counted as he wrapped the bandage around his tail, binding the barbed spines tightly under, hoping that they wouldn’t pierce it again, though by now he knew it was only a matter of time. He wished he could just cut them all off, but they always grew back no matter how often he did, and thus he bandaged them time and again, the counting of the wraps becoming a mantra in his mind. He tied it off, his tail flicking back behind him across the bed. He didn’t use it to sleep in, despite how soft and welcoming it looked, but he knew his spines would get caught in the material, aside from making it like sleeping on a bed of spikes it would also poison whoever slept in it next. And whoever changed the sheets. Honestly anyone entering his room was risking their life, one broken spine, that was all it would take. Maybe he should check again just to be sure.

It beat the alternative, he could only imagine what would have happened if another one of those mobs had come looking for him. At least he had a roof over his head and three square meals a day, and that was more than what he could ask for. He didn't know where this would lead, there wasn't anything that could be done to make him any less dangerous to be around, but at least he could keep himself away from people who may want to take a swing at him, which was a plus he guessed. He walked over to the door, opening it a crack to look out into the hall, looking over the pictures and potted plants, obviously indicative of these guys being loaded. There were worse cages out there.

Character looks amazing! And kudos on making one based on one of my favorite mythological creatures! Welcome to MRO!

Welcome aboard! It's great to see more monstrous characters around. (And one that's as big as Chief,to boot.) If you are ever in need of a thread, all of my characters are available.

Welcome to the site!

*stares at giant* *blinks* Want a cookie?

Welcome to MRO!!

*Wants to pet the new kitty* We can be friends!

Welcome to MRO!

Individual(AV)

Character's full name: Leon Manning
Alias/ Nickname/ Code name: Manticore
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Date of Birth: (4/7/1995)
Birthplace/ Home/ Place of origin: California
Nationality: American
Ethnicity/ Cultural Heritage: European

Appearance

Hair color and style: A mane of scarlet red hair, often unkempt, reminiscent of a lion's mane.
Skin Tone: Scarlet red fur on red skin.
Eye Color: Cyan blue
Height: 7’ 5” Standing, 5' on all fours(shoulder height)
Build: Well muscled, powerful upper body, though still retaining graceful movement.
Visible mutation: Red fur and lion-like features, claws, and a tail. Rows of sharp barbed spines run the length of his back and tail.

Everyday clothing style: A black biker jacket and blue jeans with modification for his tail. Often he will wear biker googles when he’s been riding his motorcycle.
Sleepwear: Usually the same as what he is wearing, though he may take his jacket off.

Character

Personality: Leon is a fun loving rebel, with a streak for adventure and thrills. Despite his appearance he hasn’t let anything get in the way of a good time, developing his own brand of confidence and way of seizing life by the handles. He is very sociable given the chance and is up for a bit of flirting, though he tends to be more playful then serious.

Hobbies/ Interests: Motorbikes, racing, parkour and stunt riding.

Fears/ phobias/ concerns: Dislikes water to some degree, and is a bit afraid of deep water that he can’t see through.

Special talents: A natural singer, and a skilled motorist from practice.

Morality

Good/ bad/ neutral/ other: Chaotic good- Leon may get into his fair share of trouble, but he is a good guy at heart and more than willing to step in if he see’s someone in trouble.

Mutations

Mutation description:

Manticore physiology:

Leon’s body has a greater muscle to bone ratio, resulting in enhanced strength. Leon can, under optimal circumstances, lift about a ton for short periods. His skin covered in fur, providing some resistance to cutting, as well as insulation against cold. His hands and feet have retractable claws, capable of rending flesh. His spine is more flexible and has extra vertebrae and his tail provides more balance, making him agile for his size, and able to twist himself in the air to right himself, as well as bend forward enough to curl into a ball. His physical senses are also enhanced, allowing him to track by scent, as well as see in low light conditions. Leon has three rows of razor sharp teeth that line his mouth, and a jaw that can dislocate (which is a very disturbing sight). His bite strength is comparable to a lion’s. He is capable of standing or walking on all fours.

Several rows of barbed spine-like hairs run the length of Leon’s back, from the base of his neck to the tip of his tail. When relaxed these spines become soft and flexible like normal fur. When Leon is agitated, these spines harden and stick up. In this state they are sharp, and can easily pierce human skin, in which the barbs hook on and the spines break off, growing back in about an hour. However, these barbs contain a toxic venom which attacks nervous system and skin cells, and is extremely painful, enough to cause a person to go straight into shock. Left untreated a person can die, but the similarities to snake and spider venom is enough to where the most common anti-venom are an effective treatment. The 'tuft' of his tail is a bundle of quills, however, these ones are not venomous, though they are still barbed and painful. Due to his venom, his immune system can handle poisons and toxins without issue.


Strengths:

Leon is physically strong agile with many natural weapons at his disposable in the form of his claws, teeth and spines. His spines also make close combat risky, as his venom can easily incapacitate an opponent, and kill them if not treated.

Weaknesses and Limitations:

His height can make navigating smaller spaces difficult, and his tail makes conventional furniture uncomfortable. His spines also tend to stick into things he sits against if in a hardened state.

His fur can be uncomfortable in hot weather, and while it provides some small resistance from cutting, it is still just fur and a sharp enough blade can still cut it.

His venom can also be denatured with extreme heat (such as red hot steel, roughly 1200 degrees Fahrenheit), thus if the barb is removed and the wound cauterize, it can neutralize it if done immediately before the venom spreads.

His sense of smell can be thrown off by especially strong or irritating scents.

His hands and feet are an awkward combination of human hands and lion’s paws, while able to use them for most everyday tasks, it makes fine dexterity difficult, though he is overcoming this with practice.

Leon has a low level of animal instincts, while not strong enough to manifest in his behavior, it does cause some low-level reactions to certain stimulus, for instance his quills rising when he is agitated. However, nepetalactone and actinidine have a strong attracting effect on him, and have a strong euphoric effect that pacifies him.

Physical Abilities

General Physical Capabilities: (Strength/Speed/Reflexes/Stamina/Flexibility)

Able to lift 1 ton in optimal conditions, can run roughly 50 mph on all fours, though only in short bursts. Above average agility and balance.

Fighting Style:

When in a fight, Leon will generally go to incapacitate first, using the non poisonous barbs on his tail, saving his poisonous spine for real emergencies. He will use his strength and agility to his advantage with his parkour skills to maneuver and take down opponents, using his fists first before his claws, and if that is not enough, he will use his teeth.

Fighting Style Pros/Cons:

Despite his agility he is quite a large target, and can be hindered by an enclosed space. While his quills are effective, he still has only so many before he needs to wait for them to regrow.

History Of Your Character

Leon was growing up a normal kid who loved sports and the outdoors, which lead him to joining the football team in high school. He had no real goals yet, though he day dreamed about joining the big leagues as teenagers often do. But life had different plans for Leon, as he soon discovered. Leon had the misfortune of being mugged, or rather the mugger had the misfortune of trying to mug Leon. The stress triggered his mutation, turning him into a furry lion with shark’s teeth and poison quills. The mugger fled in fear, and Leon was left with a body that was stronger, faster, and in his own opinion, looked totally awesome. With this came some big changes in his life. He couldn’t play football anymore, due to obvious reasons, but it only opened way for him to find another passion to put his energy into. He developed an interest in motorcycles and engineering, while expending energy in parkour when not tearing up the streets. He finished high school and eventually got a job in New York in a pro-mutant bike shop, where his co-workers affectionately referred to him as Manticore. Acting one part bike specialist and one part security, life was certainly going his way.

Roleplay
Where did you learn about this site?: Stumbled on it while looking at marvel based rpgs.
Do you have any other characters on MRO, if so who: Manticore (MRO version)
Sample RP:

Manticore tightened the bolts on the wheel of the Ducati Diavel cruiser. Manticore was almost jealous of the owner, if not for his own sweet ride he had. He could tell a lot of care had been put into this one, and it probably wouldn’t be here if it hadn’t been in an accident, blowing out the spring forks and damaging the ignition circuit. Honestly it could have been worse, if the what the owner said had been true and a mutant had been involved, though he failed to mention any specifics. He had of course put the same amount of care he put into his own bike in the repairs, if he had anything to say about it the owner would find it better then when it came it.

“Hey Manti, you closing up?” came the voice of Rick, his coworker, “Yeah, just putting on the finishing touches over here.” He called back. Generally the last one out locked up, and Manticore wanted this bike ready for pickup in the morning. “See you at the bar later?” he asked. Him and the guys went out for drinks, it had little effect on him since his system processed toxins without issue, so he could pass as designated driver if anyone got dead drunk. “Sure thing,” replied Rick, “Catch you in a few hours.” He turned and headed out.