Emma Strange (Part-time student)

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Player: A-C

Name: Emma Strange
Codename: Shard

Age: 18
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 160
Hair: Jet black, fading to purple towards the tips
Eyes: Deep brown, close to black
Nationality: Texan American

Occupation: Student/Shop worker

Appearance: Emma is a little taller than average for her age and has a very healthy build (though not to the extent of being called chubby or plump). Her hair is a little long and stops a little bit below her shoulder blades. Her hair is, for the most part, jet black, however the last two inches fade from black to a deep, vibrant purple.

Of particular note are her eyes. She has brown eyes, but something doesn't seem quite right about them. Of all the people who've tried, the best that's come out of it has been "they look taller than they should".

Costume:
Initially, Emma was content to fight in whatever clothes she happened to be wearing at the time. In accordance with company rules, however, she has been issued a costume.

The costume is a modified bodysuit, virtually identical to those work by professional ice skaters. It has a light blue, almost sky blue body with a purple lightning bolt pattern moving from the neck to the navel.

It's thick and flexible enough to keep her warm and allow movement, but at the same time is tight and flashy enough to allow merchndising. At the same time, however, the costume is far too warm for everyday use, so it's only worn when appropriate (IE: during attacks, etc.)

Insignia:
None

Personality: Emma's personality varies depending on what's required. For the most part she's very open, outgoing and confident. Brash, even. Given how tomboyish she acts, she's not out of place among the boys.

However, when the situation requires it she's entirely capable of being sweet, caring and nurturing.

When it comes to a fight (be it a school endorsed fracas or any other brawl) she's generally calm and collected, but at the same time she doesn't really take things too seriously. She knows she's better than whoever or whatever it is she's up against, it's just up to her to prove it.

Also, don't call her an alien. Kinda hits the berserk button and breaks it so it remains on.

Emma can hold her own in a fight. That is not to say she knows how to disarm hostiles, etc., but rather than she is able to throw a lot of strong, well aimed punches. Her fighting skill comes not from having any formal training by any organisation, but from growing up around four older brothers.

Background: There exists a race of aliens known only as "The sacred". These aliens have taken it upon themselves to find various civilisations, augment random individuals and observe the results in an attempt to see which spontaneous advances improve the way of life of their recipients.

When it came time to perform an experiment on a citizen of Earth, the recipient of the treatment was one Danielle Strange. Rather, the augmentation was received by the child Danielle was carrying at the time; a baby girl known as Emma.

Emma was born and raised in Aurora, Texas. Even while her mother was pregnant there were rumours that it had been the subject of (or even because of) extra-terrestrial interference. In spite of the rumours Emma's childhood was pretty normal and uneventful.

Around the time she entered her teens, however, she began to exhibit her powers in various ways. For the most part this was limited to helping herself in various small ways, but when they began to fully manifest themselves she couldn't hide them any longer. It didn't help that she got suspended from school for freezing two bullies against the wall.

During her suspension it was decided she would cope the best when put into a situation that could better deal with her powers. The choice was prison or boarding school; Emma remains convinced she has chosen the wrong one.

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Fighting----- (#) Fucking fantastic.
Agility------ (#) Pretty great.
Strength----- (#) Above average.
Endurance---- (#) Amazing.

Reasoning---- (#) Not great.
Intuition---- (#) Easily lead, especially by what seems cool at the time.
Psyche------- (#) Emma can perform her abilities at all times. When she gets pissed off, however, her skills tend to become much more powerful and much less accurate.

Hit Points: #value
Mental health: #value

Resources: Very minimum money
Source of Income- Emma works at a local Gamestop. Or EB. Or whatever.
Contacts - None at all

Origin of Powers: Alien interference

Powers:
Power- The ability to conjure ice from thin air/the ability to manipulate said ice.

This also includes the ability to manipulate existing bodies of water/ice, such as chilling water so it freezes or increasing the size of bodies of ice.

The power manifests itself from her second, third and fourth fingertips. It is not unlimited, however, and when drained Emma must rest (usually by sleeping) in order to restore her power.

The power is limited, however. She cannot, for example, conjure an iceberg out of thin air. A good guideline would enough to coat a small car.

*Weaknesses
Her powers do not offer protection against temperature extremes, however. With the exception of her fingertips she feels hot and cold like anyone else would and tends to react accordingly.

*Stunt- Emma can freeze over parts of her person to give them more bite when using them. Y'know, making some kind of icicle gauntlet for extra pummelage.

[Trish]

*Complete sheet revamp on 3/10/2012
OLDER STUDENT

Player: A-C

Name: Emma Strange
Codename: Shard

Age: 18
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 160
Hair: Jet black, fading to purple towards the tips
Eyes: Deep brown, close to black
Nationality: Texan American

Occupation: Student/Shop worker

Appearance: Emma is a little taller than average for her age and has a very healthy build (though not to the extent of being called chubby or plump). Her hair is a little long and stops a little bit below her shoulder blades. Her hair is, for the most part, jet black, however the last two inches fade from black to a deep, vibrant purple.
Of particular note are her eyes. She has brown eyes, but something doesn't seem quite right about them. Of all the people who've tried, the best that's come out of it has been "they look taller than they should".

Diamondback: Emma's Diamondback form is thinner and considerably more supple than her human shell. The body much resembles a snake on legs, with the proper feminine curves and mammalian parts blended in nicely. It is covered in soft, smooth scales; blue on the body with a cream colored chest and belly, and a black diamond pattern along the back and limbs. She has purple highlights around her eyes and in other areas, and her hair is shorter but retains the purple highlight. Her eyes are a touch larger than as a human, with bold irises and large slit pupils. Aside from the scales, her face is much the same, with two little fangs showing. She has a long, thin tail, as long as the rest of her, that slithers in the air to accentuate her already exaggerated posture. Her hands are much the same, with sharp ivory nails, but her index finger on each hand has the entire first and second digit formed into a steak-knife of ivory claw. Her feet have four toes each, with a tabi-like space between the first and second toe, and she stands digitgrade. The part of her foot upon which she normally stands bears a straight ivory blade down its length. She also has a blunt brown leather claw growing from above each hip bone. Occasionally a purple forked tongue of surprising length will flit over a groove in her lower lip. She is, however, still recognizable as Emma to those who know her. The ice she makes is generally light blue in color.

Costume: The new Shard costume is no longer made of thermal material and is now a snug and sturdy lycra. It is black, long pants and a sleeveless top. Shiny purple material echoes the diamond pattern on her back and the banded pattern on her front, and the front is graced with a window of clear blue vinyl in the shape lightning bolt that gives a little peek at her real flesh so people will know Diamondback is a girl this time. She has a pair of black rubberized ninja tabi-boots that split open and go up on top of her feet like spats when her feet change. A pair of rubberized black fingerless gloves batch the boots. The tight pants echo the diamond pattern down her thighs. The pants do not rise very high, and so her hip bones and the top of her ass show. This allows her tail and spurs to form uninhibited.

Insignia: A long pale blue lightning bolt.


Personality: Emma's personality varies depending on what's required. For the most part she's very open, outgoing and confident. Brash, even. Given how tomboyish she acts, she's not out of place among the boys.

However, when the situation requires it she's entirely capable of being sweet, caring and nurturing.

When it comes to a fight (be it a school endorsed fracas or any other brawl) she's generally calm and collected, but at the same time she doesn't really take things too seriously. She knows she's better than whoever or whatever it is she's up against, it's just up to her to prove it.

Also, don't call her an alien. Kinda hits the berserk button and breaks it so it remains on.

Emma can hold her own in a fight. That is not to say she knows how to disarm hostiles, etc., but rather than she is able to throw a lot of strong, well aimed punches. Her fighting skill comes not from having any formal training by any organization, but from growing up around four older brothers.

Diamondback does not have a separate personality or identity from Emma. Usually.

Background: There exists a race of aliens known only as "The sacred". These aliens have taken it upon themselves to find various civilizations, augment random individuals and observe the results in an attempt to see which spontaneous advances improve the way of life of their recipients.

When it came time to perform an experiment on a citizen of Earth, the recipient of the treatment was one Danielle Strange. Rather, the augmentation was received by the child Danielle was carrying at the time; a baby girl known as Emma.

Emma was born and raised in Aurora, Texas. Even while her mother was pregnant there were rumors that it had been the subject of (or even because of) extra-terrestrial interference. In spite of the rumors Emma's childhood was pretty normal and uneventful.

Around the time she entered her teens, however, she began to exhibit her powers in various ways. For the most part this was limited to helping herself in various small ways, but when they began to fully manifest themselves she couldn't hide them any longer. It didn't help that she got suspended from school for freezing two bullies against the wall.

During her suspension it was decided she would cope the best when put into a situation that could better deal with her powers. The choice was prison or boarding school; Emma is starting to think she has chosen the right one.

Some time after settling into the school, Emma became involved in a plot of the insane Elaine Caledonia Hidna. In an attempt at self-sacrifice to save her friends, Emma was stuck in the villain's Phenotype Exaggerator device, along with the villain herself. The blast of the machine turned Emma into Diamondback, and Elaine into Dr. Echidna. Emma soon found that something caused her transformation not to want to 'stick', and simply by not concentrating on it she would return to her normal state. A new costume, a new car, and a new set if powers put a much more dangerous Shard on the streets of LA.

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Fighting----- Remarkable (20)
Agility------ Remarkable (20)
Strength----- Good (10)
Endurance---- Fantastic (30)

Reasoning---- Good (10)
Intuition---- Remarkable (20)
Psyche------- Remarkable (20)

Hit Points: 100
Mental health: 50

Resources: Typical
Source of Income- Emma works at a local video game store.


Origin of Powers: Alien interference, followed by Dr. Echidna's Phenotype Exaggerator.

Powers: Shard's powers are based on her extraterrestrial DNA.

Toughness- Remarkable(20) extra HP.

Intuit Mechanics- The alien DNA carries a natural understanding of complex structures (ice crystal formations), and the human brain is built for problem solving and tool making. These work together in Emma to create an instinctive understanding of machines. +3CS to Reasoning in relation to understanding, repairing, and improving existing machines. This does not allow for superhuman engineering skills, but does allow for fantastic improvements or remarkably fast repair of existing mundane machines.

Diamondback- Diamondback is an alternate form Emma may assume and dismiss generally freely, but she must roll Psyche to change in response to something. The form has the following physical abilities. The change is possible as the alien technology in her system fights the effects of the exaggerator.

Fighting----- Fantastic (30)
Agility------ Incredible (40)
Strength----- Remarkable (20)
Endurance---- Fantastic (30)

Reasoning---- Good (10)
Intuition---- Incredible (40)
Psyche------- Remarkable (20)
Note: Change does not affect HP or MP

*Scales- Diamondback's supple scaly hide provides Good(10) armor against physical or bludgeoning attacks. Any physical material is subject to this armor. Energy attacks that deal damage based on being energy, such as fire or lighting, bypass this armor. Kinetic attacks do not
*Thermal Physiology- Diamondback has Monstrous(100) TrueIn vs cold attacks, this does not stack with her scales.
*Claws- Emma may choose to deal edged damage with her unarmed attacks.
**Killing Claw- Diamondback can attack with her index claw at -2CS, dealing double damage with Good(10) Armor Piercing.
**Skate Claw- The 'blade' on the sole of her foot is a modification of the killing claw. They allow her to move at Typical(45) land speed along smooth ice, and when doing so add +2cs to rolls such as acrobatics and evading ranged attacks.
*Slinky Spine- From the base of her neck to the tip of her tail, Diamondback is as flexible as a snake. +1cs to squirmy contortionism. Also, +2CS to maintaining grapples if she puts her whole body into it.
*Snake Eyes- Diamondback sees in both the visible light spectrum as well as the infrared. This 'heat vision' automatically lets her know if a local temperature is unsafe for her alien body.
*Forked Tongue- Diamondback's enhanced intuition is due in part to this 18-inch organ. It provides her with a taste/smell sense of the air around her. She may get +3CS to appropriate intuition by flicking it in and out.
*Tail- The tail is of considerable length. She gets one free action with it per round. The tail's length gives it its own Intuition score, 10 points above her own. It has Strength 1CS lower than the rest of her and does -4 slapping damage if she tries to attack with it alone.
*Pelvic Spurs- A blunt clawlike growth embedded in the flesh above each hip bone. She can move them around a bit but they don't really do anything. Okay, +1cs to climbing.
*Fangs- Diamondback has hollow, delicate fangs. She may bite once per round and deal half her strength in damage. If she attacks someone with better than Good Armor or she botches this attack her fangs will do no damage and will break painfully.
*Ice Glands- The body contains glands throughout the skin that create a remarkable fluid. It is a hydrophobic, heatphobic liquid released in a mist from any point on the skin that results in ice or a super-low-temperature zone. The glands exist throughout the epidermis but are concentrated in the middle, ring, and pinky finger, and the corresponding toes. Also, the tip of her tail.
Note: Emma has a weaker network of these glands even in human form, but her body is not otherwise equipped to deal with the temperatures.



Cryogenic Biology- Diamondback has the Incredible(40) ability to create shaped ice from largely any point on her skin, with the ability increased at the hands. She can create 'Slow-Melt ice', which is strenuous to create but behaves largely like normal ice, or she may make 'Fast-Melt ice' which is easier to create but evaporates generally two rounds after she loses contact with it.
*Cryo-Mist- Non-kinetic spray of her 'ice venom' from the hand. Does Fantastic(30) Cold damage at a range of up to 20 feet.
*Ice Stoppers- A volatile mixture of ice venom and saline slush fired from the hand. Deals Remarkable(20) damage and any Yellow or better hit gives the victim -1cs to all physical actions until they are properly warmed back up. A victim may spend an action and roll Endurance to fight the effects; a Yellow result removes two 'stops'. May not work on some targets. Targets without Endurance may not roll to resist.
**Attack Stopper- Diamondback can throw Ice Stoppers to interrupt certain ranged attacks. She may spend an action to stop 20 points of damage from eligible attacks aimed at her. She may spend an action and roll agility to intercept an attack aimed at someone else; if she beats the attack roll the attack does 20 points less damage. She may throw more than one stopper at a given attack. Eligible attacks move at subsonic speed and weigh less than 20 pounds. Energy attacks have no weight. Fireballs: Yes. Generic energy blasts: Yes. Thrown weapons: Yes. Bullets: No. Lightning bolts: No. Thrown cars: No.
*Ice Adhesion- Good(10) ability to cling to rough or porous surfaces with Fast-Melt ice. The icy grip supports 200 pounds, so generally just Diamondback herself.
*Skate-All-Day Pass- Spraying Fast-Melt ice from the toes gives her localized smooth ice to skate on. Does not work on particularly hot surfaces, or loose or grossly uneven surfaces like sand or gravel or tall grass. It does, however, work on reasonably calm water so long as she keeps moving. Note: Beach-sand can be an exception to this as it is usually pretty wet.
*Ice Toffinger- A blade of slow-melt ice formed from the back of the forearm. Roll C-Biology to create; does +8 damage on a yellow. Alternatively; She may take a free Green result as a free action, a free Yellow by spending an action, or a free Red by spending a full round. This alternative is only available after inits have been rolled. This can also be done as blades on the tail.
*Ice Shield- A thick disc of Slow-Melt ice on the forearm. Roll C-Biology at -1CS. On a Yellow, get a 20-point Shield. Against any given flurry of attacks, the shield can either be used to Block, for 20 points of extra armor, or to Deflect, giving +2cs to defense. Neither can be done if the user is Exhausted. A Block can be bypassed on a crit, dealing Yellow damage. Note: Diamondback cannot defend herself with Attack Stoppers if she is also Blocking with a shield. Note 2: She can make a shield on each arm but there is no mechanical benefit to this.
**Sharp Shield- Roll at -2CS to form an edged disk that works as both the toffinger and shield/
*Ice Darts- Stout points of Fast-Melt ice are thrown from the hand (or tail) for Strength in damage. She can do a three-round burst, with the added ability to target a different target with each dart.
*Frozen Smoke- Roll C-Bio to create a highly compressed ball of Fast-Melt. Throw the ball, it begins to evaporate quickly, blanketing a 40 foot diameter in white mist. A ball created on a Yellow lasts for 4 rounds. The mist does not interfere with Diamondback's thermal vision so she still pretty much knows whats up.
*Ice Jack- Diamondback can lift with Incredible(40) Strength by gripping the object and growing pillars of Slow-Melt ice between it and a sturdy floor. She cannot lift it any higher than she can reach, but the pillars are sturdy enough to keep whatever in place once she lets go. Only big enough for one person.
*Ice Lift- She can create a fast-growing pillar of slow-melt ice beneath herself to lift herself up to 40 feet with a single action. Can't go higher than 40 feet.
**Ice Bridge- Similarly, a frosty bridge (not particularly slippery) of up to 40 feet, holds 400 pounds (two or three people), evaporates as normal for Fast-Melt if she does not hold one end of it.
*Ice Fang- If Diamondback successfully lands a bite attack, and deals some damage without breaking her fangs, she may directly inject her 'ice venom'. This does Spectacular(50) cold damage, NOT modified by color, bypassing any resistance, defense, or armor that is skin-deep or less.
*Ice Rattle- There is no reason that Diamondback cannot put a few beads of ice on the end of her tail to rattle like a snake. This has no game effect, but you know she is going to do it and I know she is going to do it so here is an official statement saying she can do it.

Partial Transformation- Emma can freely change just the relevant part of herself to use most of her alien anatomy (at human stats) or c-biology (at -1CS) in human mode. If she is using more than 3 at once she is considered to have just turned into Diamondback completely.
EXCEPTIONS: Can't partial-do enhanced abilities, scales, thermal phys, slinky spine, ice toffinger/shield, ice darts, or ice fang.
*Ice Weapon- Human-Emma can roll C-Biology at Diamondback's rank to sculpt a weapon from ice to just wield in her hands. Functions as Ice Toffinger but can be thrown and does not have the alternate rules. Diamondback can also do this but there is not much reason for her to.
*Ice Toffinger/Shield Exception- If she want to try to do this without fully transforming, she can; however, she deals damage to herself based on the roll and Incredible(40) rank.


Equipment:

Gloves- The fingerless gloves on her costume let her hold those ice weapons with a good grip and without chilling out her hands.

Boots- Bootsies for footsies let her walk on ice with no issue. They are ninja boots so she can climb and such. They get out of the way of her alien feet when she transforms.

Viper- A Dodge Viper that Emma acquired at the same time as her powers. So, it's hers, legaly. Right?


Weaknesses:

Diamondback's Weaknesses- These weaknesses only take effect when Emma is being Diamondback or using enough powers to be considered such.
*Heat- Hot stuff deals double damage to D-Back.
*Thermal Instability- Diamondback's thermal physiology is a touch delicate and entering a highly heat-transferable medium can be dangerous for her. She loses 1 rank of Endurance per round she is in it, and regains it at 1 rank per day. Air is not good enough. Water in large bodies is, if it is not icy-cold. Bath tubs are OK.

Technically a Phenomutate- As a product of the Phenotype Exaggerator, Emma is subject to Dr. Echidna’s mind control. However, as she has pre-existing tech messing with her head, she gets +2CS to fight this off.

White Shard- Sometimes, Emma will turn into a leucistic/albino Diamondback that makes clear ice and does not act like a good friendly Diamondback. Sometimes that Diamondback will turn back into a leucistic/albino Emma that does not act like a good friendly Emma. This is not a good thing.


Knowledges:
Emma is versed on everything all about terrestrial automobiles.


Skills:
Emma can't be beat at Jenga. It don't happen.

Emma is a professional-level mechanic, though that does not mean she has any business sense.

Notes:

Slow-Melt ice is more like frozen water and Fast-Melt ice is more like frozen air.

[Trish]

Original Submission:

Player: A-C

Name: Emma Strange
Codename: Shard

Age: 18
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 160
Hair: Jet black, fading to purple towards the tips
Eyes: Deep brown, close to black
Nationality: Texan American

Occupation: Student/Shop worker

Appearance: Emma is a little taller than average for her age and has a very healthy build (though not to the extent of being called chubby or plump). Her hair is a little long and stops a little bit below her shoulder blades. Her hair is, for the most part, jet black, however the last two inches fade from black to a deep, vibrant purple.

Of particular note are her eyes. She has brown eyes, but something doesn't seem quite right about them. Of all the people who've tried, the best that's come out of it has been "they look taller than they should".

Costume:
Initially, Emma was content to fight in whatever clothes she happened to be wearing at the time. In accordance with company rules, however, she has been issued a costume.

The costume is a modified bodysuit, virtually identical to those work by professional ice skaters. It has a light blue, almost sky blue body with a purple lightning bolt pattern moving from the neck to the navel.

It's thick and flexible enough to keep her warm and allow movement, but at the same time is tight and flashy enough to allow merchndising. At the same time, however, the costume is far too warm for everyday use, so it's only worn when appropriate (IE: during attacks, etc.)

Insignia:
None

Personality: Emma's personality varies depending on what's required. For the most part she's very open, outgoing and confident. Brash, even. Given how tomboyish she acts, she's not out of place among the boys.

However, when the situation requires it she's entirely capable of being sweet, caring and nurturing.

When it comes to a fight (be it a school endorsed fracas or any other brawl) she's generally calm and collected, but at the same time she doesn't really take things too seriously. She knows she's better than whoever or whatever it is she's up against, it's just up to her to prove it.

Also, don't call her an alien. Kinda hits the berserk button and breaks it so it remains on.

Emma can hold her own in a fight. That is not to say she knows how to disarm hostiles, etc., but rather than she is able to throw a lot of strong, well aimed punches. Her fighting skill comes not from having any formal training by any organisation, but from growing up around four older brothers.

Background: There exists a race of aliens known only as "The sacred". These aliens have taken it upon themselves to find various civilisations, augment random individuals and observe the results in an attempt to see which spontaneous advances improve the way of life of their recipients.

When it came time to perform an experiment on a citizen of Earth, the recipient of the treatment was one Danielle Strange. Rather, the augmentation was received by the child Danielle was carrying at the time; a baby girl known as Emma.

Emma was born and raised in Aurora, Texas. Even while her mother was pregnant there were rumours that it had been the subject of (or even because of) extra-terrestrial interference. In spite of the rumours Emma's childhood was pretty normal and uneventful.

Around the time she entered her teens, however, she began to exhibit her powers in various ways. For the most part this was limited to helping herself in various small ways, but when they began to fully manifest themselves she couldn't hide them any longer. It didn't help that she got suspended from school for freezing two bullies against the wall.

During her suspension it was decided she would cope the best when put into a situation that could better deal with her powers. The choice was prison or boarding school; Emma remains convinced she has chosen the wrong one.

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Fighting----- (#) Fucking fantastic.
Agility------ (#) Pretty great.
Strength----- (#) Above average.
Endurance---- (#) Amazing.

Reasoning---- (#) Not great.
Intuition---- (#) Easily lead, especially by what seems cool at the time.
Psyche------- (#) Emma can perform her abilities at all times. When she gets pissed off, however, her skills tend to become much more powerful and much less accurate.

Hit Points: #value
Mental health: #value

Resources: Very minimum money
Source of Income- Emma works at a local Gamestop. Or EB. Or whatever.
Contacts - None at all

Origin of Powers: Alien interference

Powers:
Power- The ability to conjure ice from thin air/the ability to manipulate said ice.

This also includes the ability to manipulate existing bodies of water/ice, such as chilling water so it freezes or increasing the size of bodies of ice.

The power manifests itself from her second, third and fourth fingertips. It is not unlimited, however, and when drained Emma must rest (usually by sleeping) in order to restore her power.

The power is limited, however. She cannot, for example, conjure an iceberg out of thin air. A good guideline would enough to coat a small car.

*Weaknesses
Her powers do not offer protection against temperature extremes, however. With the exception of her fingertips she feels hot and cold like anyone else would and tends to react accordingly.

*Stunt- Emma can freeze over parts of her person to give them more bite when using them. Y'know, making some kind of icicle gauntlet for extra pummelage.