Post by spine on Mar 26, 2019 19:48:00 GMT -5
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Bruce Chou
24 Years Old
Ex-Triad Enforcer, Human Male
Bruce is a large mixed-race Human man, standing at six feet and four inches tall, and weighing two-hundred and fifty-five pounds. He is half Cantonese, half Caucasian. The majority of his weight is all strong, lean muscle. He has shaggy medium-length hair that runs down the length of his neck, with short bangs, and long black sideburns that extend past his ears. He has a sharp jawline, a squared chin, strong nose, and short rounded ears. His eyes are dark brown and double-lidded, roofed by pointed and angular black eyebrows. He speaks in a smooth-but-quick baritone, with an accent that sounds vaguely Mid-Atlantic. His back is extensively scarred - a lasting mark from the unorthodox removal of the triad tattoo he'd once sported there.
Defensive Equipment
Regular Clothes. Bruce owns no armor to speak of. While his outfits vary, he generally sticks to clothes that are simple, yet comfortable. While the clothes may offer minimal protection at best, they are light enough not to prove a significant hindrance on Bruce's natural athleticism, affording him his full range of mobility.
Fightin' Duds. A pair of white boxing trunks with dark red accents, cut off just above the knee, accompanied by a pair of white-laced red boxing shoes, and a twin pair of crimson boxing-gloves.
Hand Wraps. Lengths of cloth that can be wrapped around the fist to protect the wearer's knuckles when striking hard targets. Even when not actively wearing a set, Bruce almost always has some on his person.
Offensive Equipment
Standard Carry
Automatic Pocket Knife. A swinguard model switchblade with a bayonet-style blade. It has a black horn handle, with a durasteel blade and guard. The hilt, inner workings, and outer buttons are also made from polished durasteel. The blade is six inches long, and the weapon itself is thirteen inches long when unfurled. Though designed primarily as a stabbing weapon, it is large enough (and sharp enough) to cut more than adequately into most soft targets, and with enough force, potentially bone.
Abilities
General
Trained Combatant. Bruce is versed in a number of fighting styles. While a boxer by profession, he's absorbed techniques from other martial arts into his own natural fighting style - many without realizing it. He is a consummate boxer, savateur, Muay Thai practitioner, Krav Maga user, and Lethwei fighter, and dabbles in a number of other styles. He has a deep hunger for knowledge when it comes to learning new means of fighting. Both inside and outside of the ring, he utilizes a slick, evasive, and practical fighting style that capitalizes on his speed, size, and stamina, as well as his strength, with a heavy reliance on swift footwork, swarming, and counters.
Talented Fighter. Aside from learned talent, Bruce also possesses an incredible natural aptitude for physical confrontation. Already physically gifted to an extent many humans seldom are, he also possesses something of a sense for combat that lets him learn from mistakes, pick up on the patterns of his opponents, and solve problems naturally.
Disproportionate Strength. Through the weight-classing systems of most combat sports, Bruce would be classified as a Heavyweight, the heaviest grouping the class system categorizes. In spite of this, he still manages to hit above his weight. A combination of harsh physical training with a rigid diet, a fierce work ethic, and an abundance of natural talent has afforded Bruce a surplus of strength that exceeds even what his daunting figure would indicate. His attacks all feel as if they were being thrown by a creature three times his size, and it's a factor that has allowed him to square off with opponents that don't have the disadvantage of being human.
Uncanny Reflexes. For an unmodified human, Bruce's natural reflexes, hand-speed and reaction time are second-to-none. His absurd reflexes are a large part of what makes his evasive counter-heavy style so effective, and it affords him an ability to both dodge and land attacks with incredibly limited margins for error.
Amazing Kinesthetic Sense. On top of his amazing reflexes, Bruce has phenomenal coordination with both of his hands and feet. He is completely in-tune with his body. His impressive coordination doesn't just allow him to put his full weight and torque behind every attack; in conjunction with his reflexes, it makes him surgically concise and accurate with every movement. Almost every step, gesture and feint is performed at just the right moment, in just the right direction --- every hook, jab, and elbow thrown at just the right angle.
Spectacular Athleticism. Bruce's raw physical gifts don't just extend to strength: The man is astonishingly fast, has a granite chin, and a huge well of stamina, to boot. Having put a huge focus on agility in his fighting style, Bruce's speed might just be his greatest strength of all. He can run, sprint, swim and jump at an Olympic level, and he doesn't gas out easily. In short bursts, he can sprint at a top speed of nearly 22 miles per hour.
Miscellaneous
General
Bilingual. Bruce is fluent in both Cantonese and Common, both having been used interchangeably as the official languages of his colony.
Peak Physical Condition. Bruce's physical abilities are at the zenith of what a Human at his size is capable of. He maintains a rigorous training schedule, exercising for seven hours a day, five days a week, and upholds a strict diet. He has excellent cardio, with nonpareil strength, speed, and endurance for someone with his build.
Other
Street-Smart. Bruce received a limited education, and during his time in school, was anything but an ideal student. While lacking in formal education, he knows his way around the criminal landscape from experience, and can fast-talk his way out of trouble with the best of 'em.
Ain't Like That Now. While he once made his living off of breaking noses and shattering teeth, now he does so legally, as a prize-fighter. While you can take the man out of the fight, and can't take the fight out of the man, Bruce seeks to leave his old life behind him, and isn't remotely proud of his past. Though he can be misguided, and is still a flawed individual, he genuinely does try to do whatever he thinks is the right thing, often without bothering to consider himself.
Fighting Spirit. Simultaneously one of his greatest strengths and greatest weaknesses, Bruce has a bullheaded unwillingness to give up or surrender when it comes to anything. It's gotten him into more trouble than it's gotten him out of, but it governs most aspects of his life, and is reflected in the way he fights. If he fails at something, you can count on him standing up, dusting himself off, and trying again.
Stats
Strength S+ Physical prowess
Dexterity S+ Agility, reflexes, and coordination
Constitution S+ Hardiness and stamina
Intelligence C- Reasoning, memory, skills, and education
Wisdom C Intuition, judgement, and awareness
Charisma B- Force of personality, charm
Willpower S++ Determination, resolve, and tenacity
Perception B Awareness and detection
Reflexes S+ Reaction and reflexes
Note: While Bruce's physical attributes are all incredibly high for a human, everything will be kept within the realm of what is plausible for a 'peak human' to be able to do. No dodging machinegun fire or punching people into a fine red mist. Additionally, his physical condition can atrophy, should he sustain an injury, be unable to train for an extended period of time, or even worsen with age or wear-and-tear. Should his condition change, I will denote it below. His lack of defensive equipment and sophisticated weaponry is intended to compensate for his peak-human physicals and overwhelming effectiveness in close-quarters combat.
Bruce Chou
24 Years Old
Ex-Triad Enforcer, Human Male
Bruce is a large mixed-race Human man, standing at six feet and four inches tall, and weighing two-hundred and fifty-five pounds. He is half Cantonese, half Caucasian. The majority of his weight is all strong, lean muscle. He has shaggy medium-length hair that runs down the length of his neck, with short bangs, and long black sideburns that extend past his ears. He has a sharp jawline, a squared chin, strong nose, and short rounded ears. His eyes are dark brown and double-lidded, roofed by pointed and angular black eyebrows. He speaks in a smooth-but-quick baritone, with an accent that sounds vaguely Mid-Atlantic. His back is extensively scarred - a lasting mark from the unorthodox removal of the triad tattoo he'd once sported there.
Visual Reference
Defensive Equipment
Regular Clothes. Bruce owns no armor to speak of. While his outfits vary, he generally sticks to clothes that are simple, yet comfortable. While the clothes may offer minimal protection at best, they are light enough not to prove a significant hindrance on Bruce's natural athleticism, affording him his full range of mobility.
Fightin' Duds. A pair of white boxing trunks with dark red accents, cut off just above the knee, accompanied by a pair of white-laced red boxing shoes, and a twin pair of crimson boxing-gloves.
Hand Wraps. Lengths of cloth that can be wrapped around the fist to protect the wearer's knuckles when striking hard targets. Even when not actively wearing a set, Bruce almost always has some on his person.
Offensive Equipment
Standard Carry
Automatic Pocket Knife. A swinguard model switchblade with a bayonet-style blade. It has a black horn handle, with a durasteel blade and guard. The hilt, inner workings, and outer buttons are also made from polished durasteel. The blade is six inches long, and the weapon itself is thirteen inches long when unfurled. Though designed primarily as a stabbing weapon, it is large enough (and sharp enough) to cut more than adequately into most soft targets, and with enough force, potentially bone.
Abilities
General
Trained Combatant. Bruce is versed in a number of fighting styles. While a boxer by profession, he's absorbed techniques from other martial arts into his own natural fighting style - many without realizing it. He is a consummate boxer, savateur, Muay Thai practitioner, Krav Maga user, and Lethwei fighter, and dabbles in a number of other styles. He has a deep hunger for knowledge when it comes to learning new means of fighting. Both inside and outside of the ring, he utilizes a slick, evasive, and practical fighting style that capitalizes on his speed, size, and stamina, as well as his strength, with a heavy reliance on swift footwork, swarming, and counters.
Talented Fighter. Aside from learned talent, Bruce also possesses an incredible natural aptitude for physical confrontation. Already physically gifted to an extent many humans seldom are, he also possesses something of a sense for combat that lets him learn from mistakes, pick up on the patterns of his opponents, and solve problems naturally.
Disproportionate Strength. Through the weight-classing systems of most combat sports, Bruce would be classified as a Heavyweight, the heaviest grouping the class system categorizes. In spite of this, he still manages to hit above his weight. A combination of harsh physical training with a rigid diet, a fierce work ethic, and an abundance of natural talent has afforded Bruce a surplus of strength that exceeds even what his daunting figure would indicate. His attacks all feel as if they were being thrown by a creature three times his size, and it's a factor that has allowed him to square off with opponents that don't have the disadvantage of being human.
Uncanny Reflexes. For an unmodified human, Bruce's natural reflexes, hand-speed and reaction time are second-to-none. His absurd reflexes are a large part of what makes his evasive counter-heavy style so effective, and it affords him an ability to both dodge and land attacks with incredibly limited margins for error.
Amazing Kinesthetic Sense. On top of his amazing reflexes, Bruce has phenomenal coordination with both of his hands and feet. He is completely in-tune with his body. His impressive coordination doesn't just allow him to put his full weight and torque behind every attack; in conjunction with his reflexes, it makes him surgically concise and accurate with every movement. Almost every step, gesture and feint is performed at just the right moment, in just the right direction --- every hook, jab, and elbow thrown at just the right angle.
Spectacular Athleticism. Bruce's raw physical gifts don't just extend to strength: The man is astonishingly fast, has a granite chin, and a huge well of stamina, to boot. Having put a huge focus on agility in his fighting style, Bruce's speed might just be his greatest strength of all. He can run, sprint, swim and jump at an Olympic level, and he doesn't gas out easily. In short bursts, he can sprint at a top speed of nearly 22 miles per hour.
Miscellaneous
General
Bilingual. Bruce is fluent in both Cantonese and Common, both having been used interchangeably as the official languages of his colony.
Peak Physical Condition. Bruce's physical abilities are at the zenith of what a Human at his size is capable of. He maintains a rigorous training schedule, exercising for seven hours a day, five days a week, and upholds a strict diet. He has excellent cardio, with nonpareil strength, speed, and endurance for someone with his build.
Other
Street-Smart. Bruce received a limited education, and during his time in school, was anything but an ideal student. While lacking in formal education, he knows his way around the criminal landscape from experience, and can fast-talk his way out of trouble with the best of 'em.
Ain't Like That Now. While he once made his living off of breaking noses and shattering teeth, now he does so legally, as a prize-fighter. While you can take the man out of the fight, and can't take the fight out of the man, Bruce seeks to leave his old life behind him, and isn't remotely proud of his past. Though he can be misguided, and is still a flawed individual, he genuinely does try to do whatever he thinks is the right thing, often without bothering to consider himself.
Fighting Spirit. Simultaneously one of his greatest strengths and greatest weaknesses, Bruce has a bullheaded unwillingness to give up or surrender when it comes to anything. It's gotten him into more trouble than it's gotten him out of, but it governs most aspects of his life, and is reflected in the way he fights. If he fails at something, you can count on him standing up, dusting himself off, and trying again.
Stats
Strength S+ Physical prowess
Dexterity S+ Agility, reflexes, and coordination
Constitution S+ Hardiness and stamina
Intelligence C- Reasoning, memory, skills, and education
Wisdom C Intuition, judgement, and awareness
Charisma B- Force of personality, charm
Willpower S++ Determination, resolve, and tenacity
Perception B Awareness and detection
Reflexes S+ Reaction and reflexes
Note: While Bruce's physical attributes are all incredibly high for a human, everything will be kept within the realm of what is plausible for a 'peak human' to be able to do. No dodging machinegun fire or punching people into a fine red mist. Additionally, his physical condition can atrophy, should he sustain an injury, be unable to train for an extended period of time, or even worsen with age or wear-and-tear. Should his condition change, I will denote it below. His lack of defensive equipment and sophisticated weaponry is intended to compensate for his peak-human physicals and overwhelming effectiveness in close-quarters combat.
