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IC:
Character name: Anthony “Tony” Stark
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Timeline: post Avengers movie
Age: About 35, canon is vague about that.
~*Magical*~ abilities and strengths:
Well, not magical, but Tony is a technical genius. He has engineering ability that exceeds almost everyone else's in his canon and can hack into protected files that belong to a top secret organization that few people could compete with on that level. Because of that, he actually built himself a full-body mechanized suit that he can pilot as a manned armored vessel. It has rocket propulsion, an internally-regulated, contained environment, and can fold up when he takes it off to be portable for travel. He's constantly upgrading and tweaking his technology to make improvements, so the Iron Man suit as it is called is currently supported by the latest technology.
Additionally, he has a self-created Artificial Intelligence program called JARVIS that can control the suit remotely and make it easier to maintain all of its functions. It's an independently functioning computer with excellent hacking abilities, and Tony will probably find some way to either bring it along or rebuild it on the Thor. Because he likes it.
The Iron Man suit has flight capabilities, repulsor rays that stabilize the suit and can be used as weapons and repel attacks. It also has mini missiles and explosive shell projectiles installed for combat purposes.
How would they use their abilities?:
Honestly, he tends to develop items for efficiency and fun in equal measure. He most likely would not use the suit or his other technology to do anything actively dangerous, but he can be invasive if he feels the need. He would at least attempt to tamper with the Guide in order to feel it out and get more information on what is going on. However, a lot of his focus is more on tweaks that make things more interesting or fun for him. He might use the suit to get around in space or on the planets, but generally he wouldn't do anything that could threaten the general populace. He's playful and can be irresponsible to some level, but even he has his limits on that front. He knows where not to tread.
Appearance:
Tony Stark stands at 6'1” and has dark hair and blue eyes. He's decently fit, with a moderate build and squared jaw that is covered by a mustache and neatly trimmed beard. He is generally an example of a typical rich playboy, even when he's working.
One and two
Background/Personality:
Background
Tony Stark was born to Maria and Howard Stark, founders and owners of Stark Industries, a weapons and technology company. Tony inherited his father's genius-level intellect and business sense, and by seventeen years old he graduated from summa cum laude from MIT. His parents died in a car crash shortly after, and Howard's friend, Obadiah Stane, became temporary CEO of the company until Tony turned 21. Unfortunately, Tony had very little interest in the work load of running a company and left most of the details and management to his personal assistant, Virginia Potts, who acted as his go-between and babysitter as much as anything else.
As Stark Industries continued to make advancements in weapons and medical technology, Tony became a media celebrity for his genius and playboy lifestyle. In 2009, he demonstrated the newly developed Jericho missile in Afghanistan and was kidnapped by terrorists. In the attack, he was hit in a bomb blast and several pieces of shrapnel were embedded in his chest. In order to keep him alive, a fellow captive attached an electromagnet to his chest to keep the metal from entering his heart. The two planned to escape capture by building a mechanized armor powered by a miniature “arc reactor”--a power source Tony had previously invented. During the escape, Tony's new friend, Dr. Yinsen, sacrificed himself to buy Tony time. The impact of seeing his own weapons used to kill the people he wanted to help hit Tony hard. When he returned to the States, he publicly declared he planned on shutting down the weapons development of Stark Industries, which caused an uproar among corporate, who blocked his move.
Tony found out that his father's former friend, Obadiah Stane, was actually behind the block and that he was double-dealing, selling weapons to both the U.S. military and terrorist groups. Realizing what his company was responsible for, Tony used his upgraded power suit to eliminate the terrorist weapons stockpiles caused by Stane's dirty dealing. He attracted public attention with this stunt, and even more when he ended up confronting Stane, who he realized was trying to kill him. The press dub his alter-ego Iron Man, which Tony embraced and acknowledged during a press conference.
His open public displays also attracted the attention of the counter-terrorist and intelligence agency S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division). Director Nick Fury told Tony of his plan, called the Avenger Initiative, in which he hoped to gather together extraordinary talents in order to defend the Earth. Because of Tony's potential to this group, Fury aided him in finding a way to stabilize the mini reactor core powering his electromagnet, which was slowly poisoning him due to unstable elements poisoning his system. Fury and his operatives helped Tony find the research his father left behind, which gave him vital information on stabilizing the reactor core.
Meanwhile, technology was not the only piece of legacy Howard left his son. Years earlier, Howard had had a partner in his work developing the first arc reactor, but gotten the man deported back to the Soviet Union as a spy when he suspected him of treason. The man's son, Ivan Vanko, came to New York in order to kill Tony in revenge. Using his knowledge of the arc reactor technology and a suit acquired through some underhanded dealings with one of Tony's competitors, Ivan developed his own small platoon of unmanned suits and a manned armor of his own, intending on killing the son of the man who destroyed his father's life. Tony defeated Vanko and subsequently saved the day. Ironically, his reckless approach during these events led Director Fury to deem Tony unqualified for the Avenger Initiative, instead hiring him on as a consultant.
And then they changed their minds. No, really. Loki, a magic-wielding trickster from another world (long story there, but that's another movie) invaded a S.H.I.E.L.D. Facility and stole a power-generating object that they had taken from his realm. He wanted to use it to open a portal and let in an alien army to conquer Earth. Because the counsel in S.H.I.E.L.D. didn't have a suitable means for defense, Fury decided to push forward with his Avenger Initiative and re-recruited Tony, this time as a potential member. The initial attempts did not go well. While all of the members of the team agreed that they had to stop Loki from using the portal-opening Tesseract to destroy mankind, their personalities didn't necessarily mesh. Particularly in Tony's case, since he was slow to trust and quick to put on a show, not earning him many favorable opinions among the other Avengers. However, he did befriend Bruce Banner and, after realizing what kind of lives were really on the line, Tony came around and showed that he could be the hero that he had the potential to be. He helped the team fend off the alien invasion, risked his life alongside the others, and ultimately worked with them to successfully capture Loki and save the world from the impending invasion.
Personality
According to S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Natasha Romanoff's psychological review, Tony Stark is “volatile, self-obsessed” and an example of “textbook narcissism”... and that wouldn't be wrong. Having grown up with a genius-level intellect that was nurtured by education at an early age, Tony has quite an opinion of his abilities. He is fully aware of what he can do, and is outgoing enough to say as much. He grew up the son of a well-known genius with money at his disposal, and saying that he can be spoiled would probably be an understatement. For a grown man, Tony can be downright childish at times. He has a penchant for attracting attention, putting on a show with his highly developed technology often just for the publicity or the fun of it. As for work, that depends entirely on his mood. He employs the aid of Pepper Potts mostly to avoid his corporate responsibilities, preferring parties and socializing to menial tasks. However, when it comes to the hands-on development and programming side of things, Tony can be surprisingly diligent. He spent days isolated from the public, working on his Iron Man suit and perfecting the design so that he could use it properly. When he wants to do something, there is no question that he'll get it done. The problem usually lies in his lack of motivation.
And Tony is always about fun and games. At least, that's what he would like everyone to believe. He has a smart remark ready for nearly every occasion, and even in a life-or-death battle, he generally can't resisting adding his own commentary to the moment. Even his most trusted friends have a hard time telling if he's taking anything seriously. Pepper asks him if everything is a joke to him, and this sentiment is echoed repeatedly by those who bear the brunt of Tony's humor of the moment. In addition to a lazy, self-absorbed image, Tony also has a strong stubborn streak. He's quick to act and given to improvising—something that adds to the frustrations of those trying to work with him. When Captain America tells him they need to come up with a plan of attack, Tony retorts that he has a plan: attack. He knows how to use words to negotiate to be sure (as any good CEO should), but when push comes to shove, Tony tends to shove. Even in discussions, he tends to take an offensive front. He often engages in lively arguments and bouts of sarcasm with people who disagree with him. Not one to back down easily, Tony is a man that lives by his pride and earns the reputation that he gets.
However, he's not quite the shallow, careless playboy he displays to those around him. He's observant and quick-thinking, able to analyze a situation and do what needs to be done. After brushing off Captain America's protest against rushing into a fight, Tony actually explains that either way they need to engage in one to prevent them from losing the Tesseract, an item that they have been charged to find. The only one who can lead them to it is Loki, and Thor has personally apprehended Loki himself. Unsure of his motives, Captain America hesitates, but Tony says that either Thor will free Loki or kill him, and they can't afford to let either happen. As much as he pretends not to take important situations seriously, he proves through his actions that he has a strong sense of justice and empathy for others to go along with his pride.
This virtuous side is emphasized through his handling of his decisions throughout the movies. He refuses to release developmental information on the Iron Man suit to the government because he worries that it will be used as weapons that will kill innocent people. He also stops the production of weapons by his company when he realizes that those weapons are being used by terrorists. Even when he's not in his Iron Man persona, he can be a thoughtful and supportive friend. When Bruce Banner admits that he's uncomfortable with his abilities, Tony reassures him by telling him that perhaps the Hulk is a positive side of him, not a mindless threat to others. He understands what Bruce is going through and shows some well-timed respect and friendly optimism, whereas the other Avengers treat Banner with caution.
Granted, Tony's willingness to reach out also partially stems from his drive for adventure. He can be bold to a fault, particularly when he's feeling helpless. When he was slowly dying of palladium poisoning, he became increasingly uncontrollable, racing on a car racing track impulsively and picking a drunken fight with his friend using the Iron Man suits. He puts himself at risk for the thrill of the challenge, and sometimes his reckless behavior actually needs to be tempered with healthy fear. Additionally, Tony has a sore spot when it comes to approval. He admits to Director Fury that his father was so obsessed with his work that he never showed Tony any affection. Because of this, Tony, for all of his genius and arrogance, has a chip on his shoulder and a need to prove his worth. He responds to disapproval often by giving up in a huff of flippant words and going off to drown himself in hedonism to soothe the insult. He even insists that he's not heroic or the same as the other Avengers. Even when he comes to terms with them, he seems to keep himself at an emotional distance, unwilling to compare himself to the heroes he works with. He's also slow to trust. Even after he decides to work with the Avengers team, he tells Captain America that he won't follow Director Fury and refuses to simply take orders like a soldier.
In all, Tony is a man made of contradictions. He's strongly empathetic and equally narcissistic. He's bold and out-going, but has a sensitive pride and is quick to answer a challenge. He's intelligent, quick on his feet, and a fairly decent strategist, but he hates the tedium of daily work and keeping to the cliché of genius, he only wants to do things on his own terms. But despite this haphazard collection of traits, he's always thinking of protecting the people who need to be protected and dedicated to helping others rather than causing harm or serving his own desires. He may deny it outwardly, but he does have a heart of gold. There has to be a reason behind the color scheme, right?
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1st person sample:
Well, that was fun. And by fun I mean kind of exciting and nauseating at the same time.
[Hello, refugees. Guess who is having a great day on the Thor? Probably not Tony, considering the way he's tapping at the edge of his, looking disappointed.]
You know, if I had known there would be this many aliens that had a violently allergic reaction to the sight of human beings on this ship, I would have brought some Allegra. Or more towels.
Can someone maybe bring a mop out here? A lot of mops. And more towels. The whole... everything needs a clean up.
[He looks around, takes a wide step over what may or may not have been a puddle, dodges a strand of clear liquid slowly hanging down from the ceiling, and gives the Guide his best endearing smile.]
And, guys, I could really use a drink right now, so if anyone has any whiskey on hand, bring that too.
3rd person sample:
Tony Stark, billionaire playboy and New York's resident narcissist, usually didn't fly. In planes, that is. It's easy to avoid the airport when you own a mechanized suit of armor with enhanced flight capabilities than can compete with a fighter jet for air time. But every now and then he did like to do things the easy way, and not having to pilot was definitely easier than flying himself on sight to visit a friend. The only problem was, his personal plane had... had a little accident. It was a long story, really, involving careless fighting and combustibles and Pepper giving him a long lecture about “attracting those kinds of freaks”. So now he was in the airport, facing the security checkpoint and judging by the half-glazed, all-impatient stare he was earning from the woman wearing the security uniform, she'd either been working too long already or simply didn't go for guys with beards.
“No, see, I've already emptied my pockets. You have everything in my pockets—which I'd really like to have back, by the way—and don't you watch the News?”
This was the third time they'd been through this, and the third time the woman had been completely belligerent about letting him through. He was starting to expect some foul play, but “Suzette” (who did not look remotely like a Suzette) had been consistent in her complete misunderstanding of what was wrong with her security device. Even someone who was being paid off couldn't pull off that display of intentional ignorance.
“I don't care if you are a big shot. No one gets by the gate without passing the check.”
Fantastic. Maybe he should have just flown himself there. Tony took a deep breath and tried again. Fourth time could be the charm, right?
“Look, I don't think you understand. That,” he gestured to the metal block roughly the size of a briefcase, “is a prosthetic. For my personal use. I have written permission to bring it with me. See? All in print, in that letter you're holding. Which you might want to open before I miss my flight.”
Drill Sergeant Suzette—At least he assumed that was what she was. She had broad enough shoulders and a steely gaze that could probably turn some young recruits to stone.--gave the letter a long, reptilian roll of her eyes while she looked over the letter. Why of all times did he get the one person in the entire state that seemed utterly oblivious to who she was talking to?
“That checks out,” she agreed.
“Thank God. Now, I'll just be-”
“That checks out,” she corrected, showing teeth as she stopped him. Tony stopped in place, bracing himself for the obvious next part. “Still don't explain why you're buzzing.”
Some people can be reasoned with. Other people need more work, but can eventually be shown the light of their error if given a good few minutes of talking to. Suzette was not either of those people, and Tony decided that he had wasted far too much time with this already. Without waiting for another word from her, he pulled off his jacket, undid the front of his shirt, and pulled back the cloth to give the woman in front of his a full frontal view that she wouldn't be able to misinterpret. He saw her eyes starting to bulge in her head and flicked the flat cap covering the core implanted in his chest.
“See, that would be because I have an electromagnet powered by a miniaturized power-generator implanted right here. And implanted means it's not going to go into that tray.”
Suzette's cheeks puffed out and retracted repeatedly, with her eyes bulging even more out of her head. Tony watched the two security personnel handling the nearby gates to see how they would react, but it was hard to see them with the six foot tall woman basically at eye level with him.
And then she wasn't.
When she hit the ground, Tony raised both eyebrows, standing right where she had cornered him between the eletronic gateway and the red velvet rope behind him. He looked questioningly at the other security members, shirt still pulled open and chest exposed for everyone present in the room. He waited, and for a while nobody moved. Finally it was Tony who broke the silence.
“Any other questions?”
Questions?:
Does he get to mess with his Guide? Build a robot? :>;
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Characters already in the game: Vergil (Devil May Cry)
blue_eyed_devilHow did you find us?: A little bird told me.
IC:
Character name: Anthony “Tony” Stark
Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Timeline: post Avengers movie
Age: About 35, canon is vague about that.
~*Magical*~ abilities and strengths:
Well, not magical, but Tony is a technical genius. He has engineering ability that exceeds almost everyone else's in his canon and can hack into protected files that belong to a top secret organization that few people could compete with on that level. Because of that, he actually built himself a full-body mechanized suit that he can pilot as a manned armored vessel. It has rocket propulsion, an internally-regulated, contained environment, and can fold up when he takes it off to be portable for travel. He's constantly upgrading and tweaking his technology to make improvements, so the Iron Man suit as it is called is currently supported by the latest technology.
Additionally, he has a self-created Artificial Intelligence program called JARVIS that can control the suit remotely and make it easier to maintain all of its functions. It's an independently functioning computer with excellent hacking abilities, and Tony will probably find some way to either bring it along or rebuild it on the Thor. Because he likes it.
The Iron Man suit has flight capabilities, repulsor rays that stabilize the suit and can be used as weapons and repel attacks. It also has mini missiles and explosive shell projectiles installed for combat purposes.
How would they use their abilities?:
Honestly, he tends to develop items for efficiency and fun in equal measure. He most likely would not use the suit or his other technology to do anything actively dangerous, but he can be invasive if he feels the need. He would at least attempt to tamper with the Guide in order to feel it out and get more information on what is going on. However, a lot of his focus is more on tweaks that make things more interesting or fun for him. He might use the suit to get around in space or on the planets, but generally he wouldn't do anything that could threaten the general populace. He's playful and can be irresponsible to some level, but even he has his limits on that front. He knows where not to tread.
Appearance:
Tony Stark stands at 6'1” and has dark hair and blue eyes. He's decently fit, with a moderate build and squared jaw that is covered by a mustache and neatly trimmed beard. He is generally an example of a typical rich playboy, even when he's working.
One and two
Background/Personality:
Background
Tony Stark was born to Maria and Howard Stark, founders and owners of Stark Industries, a weapons and technology company. Tony inherited his father's genius-level intellect and business sense, and by seventeen years old he graduated from summa cum laude from MIT. His parents died in a car crash shortly after, and Howard's friend, Obadiah Stane, became temporary CEO of the company until Tony turned 21. Unfortunately, Tony had very little interest in the work load of running a company and left most of the details and management to his personal assistant, Virginia Potts, who acted as his go-between and babysitter as much as anything else.
As Stark Industries continued to make advancements in weapons and medical technology, Tony became a media celebrity for his genius and playboy lifestyle. In 2009, he demonstrated the newly developed Jericho missile in Afghanistan and was kidnapped by terrorists. In the attack, he was hit in a bomb blast and several pieces of shrapnel were embedded in his chest. In order to keep him alive, a fellow captive attached an electromagnet to his chest to keep the metal from entering his heart. The two planned to escape capture by building a mechanized armor powered by a miniature “arc reactor”--a power source Tony had previously invented. During the escape, Tony's new friend, Dr. Yinsen, sacrificed himself to buy Tony time. The impact of seeing his own weapons used to kill the people he wanted to help hit Tony hard. When he returned to the States, he publicly declared he planned on shutting down the weapons development of Stark Industries, which caused an uproar among corporate, who blocked his move.
Tony found out that his father's former friend, Obadiah Stane, was actually behind the block and that he was double-dealing, selling weapons to both the U.S. military and terrorist groups. Realizing what his company was responsible for, Tony used his upgraded power suit to eliminate the terrorist weapons stockpiles caused by Stane's dirty dealing. He attracted public attention with this stunt, and even more when he ended up confronting Stane, who he realized was trying to kill him. The press dub his alter-ego Iron Man, which Tony embraced and acknowledged during a press conference.
His open public displays also attracted the attention of the counter-terrorist and intelligence agency S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division). Director Nick Fury told Tony of his plan, called the Avenger Initiative, in which he hoped to gather together extraordinary talents in order to defend the Earth. Because of Tony's potential to this group, Fury aided him in finding a way to stabilize the mini reactor core powering his electromagnet, which was slowly poisoning him due to unstable elements poisoning his system. Fury and his operatives helped Tony find the research his father left behind, which gave him vital information on stabilizing the reactor core.
Meanwhile, technology was not the only piece of legacy Howard left his son. Years earlier, Howard had had a partner in his work developing the first arc reactor, but gotten the man deported back to the Soviet Union as a spy when he suspected him of treason. The man's son, Ivan Vanko, came to New York in order to kill Tony in revenge. Using his knowledge of the arc reactor technology and a suit acquired through some underhanded dealings with one of Tony's competitors, Ivan developed his own small platoon of unmanned suits and a manned armor of his own, intending on killing the son of the man who destroyed his father's life. Tony defeated Vanko and subsequently saved the day. Ironically, his reckless approach during these events led Director Fury to deem Tony unqualified for the Avenger Initiative, instead hiring him on as a consultant.
And then they changed their minds. No, really. Loki, a magic-wielding trickster from another world (long story there, but that's another movie) invaded a S.H.I.E.L.D. Facility and stole a power-generating object that they had taken from his realm. He wanted to use it to open a portal and let in an alien army to conquer Earth. Because the counsel in S.H.I.E.L.D. didn't have a suitable means for defense, Fury decided to push forward with his Avenger Initiative and re-recruited Tony, this time as a potential member. The initial attempts did not go well. While all of the members of the team agreed that they had to stop Loki from using the portal-opening Tesseract to destroy mankind, their personalities didn't necessarily mesh. Particularly in Tony's case, since he was slow to trust and quick to put on a show, not earning him many favorable opinions among the other Avengers. However, he did befriend Bruce Banner and, after realizing what kind of lives were really on the line, Tony came around and showed that he could be the hero that he had the potential to be. He helped the team fend off the alien invasion, risked his life alongside the others, and ultimately worked with them to successfully capture Loki and save the world from the impending invasion.
Personality
According to S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Natasha Romanoff's psychological review, Tony Stark is “volatile, self-obsessed” and an example of “textbook narcissism”... and that wouldn't be wrong. Having grown up with a genius-level intellect that was nurtured by education at an early age, Tony has quite an opinion of his abilities. He is fully aware of what he can do, and is outgoing enough to say as much. He grew up the son of a well-known genius with money at his disposal, and saying that he can be spoiled would probably be an understatement. For a grown man, Tony can be downright childish at times. He has a penchant for attracting attention, putting on a show with his highly developed technology often just for the publicity or the fun of it. As for work, that depends entirely on his mood. He employs the aid of Pepper Potts mostly to avoid his corporate responsibilities, preferring parties and socializing to menial tasks. However, when it comes to the hands-on development and programming side of things, Tony can be surprisingly diligent. He spent days isolated from the public, working on his Iron Man suit and perfecting the design so that he could use it properly. When he wants to do something, there is no question that he'll get it done. The problem usually lies in his lack of motivation.
And Tony is always about fun and games. At least, that's what he would like everyone to believe. He has a smart remark ready for nearly every occasion, and even in a life-or-death battle, he generally can't resisting adding his own commentary to the moment. Even his most trusted friends have a hard time telling if he's taking anything seriously. Pepper asks him if everything is a joke to him, and this sentiment is echoed repeatedly by those who bear the brunt of Tony's humor of the moment. In addition to a lazy, self-absorbed image, Tony also has a strong stubborn streak. He's quick to act and given to improvising—something that adds to the frustrations of those trying to work with him. When Captain America tells him they need to come up with a plan of attack, Tony retorts that he has a plan: attack. He knows how to use words to negotiate to be sure (as any good CEO should), but when push comes to shove, Tony tends to shove. Even in discussions, he tends to take an offensive front. He often engages in lively arguments and bouts of sarcasm with people who disagree with him. Not one to back down easily, Tony is a man that lives by his pride and earns the reputation that he gets.
However, he's not quite the shallow, careless playboy he displays to those around him. He's observant and quick-thinking, able to analyze a situation and do what needs to be done. After brushing off Captain America's protest against rushing into a fight, Tony actually explains that either way they need to engage in one to prevent them from losing the Tesseract, an item that they have been charged to find. The only one who can lead them to it is Loki, and Thor has personally apprehended Loki himself. Unsure of his motives, Captain America hesitates, but Tony says that either Thor will free Loki or kill him, and they can't afford to let either happen. As much as he pretends not to take important situations seriously, he proves through his actions that he has a strong sense of justice and empathy for others to go along with his pride.
This virtuous side is emphasized through his handling of his decisions throughout the movies. He refuses to release developmental information on the Iron Man suit to the government because he worries that it will be used as weapons that will kill innocent people. He also stops the production of weapons by his company when he realizes that those weapons are being used by terrorists. Even when he's not in his Iron Man persona, he can be a thoughtful and supportive friend. When Bruce Banner admits that he's uncomfortable with his abilities, Tony reassures him by telling him that perhaps the Hulk is a positive side of him, not a mindless threat to others. He understands what Bruce is going through and shows some well-timed respect and friendly optimism, whereas the other Avengers treat Banner with caution.
Granted, Tony's willingness to reach out also partially stems from his drive for adventure. He can be bold to a fault, particularly when he's feeling helpless. When he was slowly dying of palladium poisoning, he became increasingly uncontrollable, racing on a car racing track impulsively and picking a drunken fight with his friend using the Iron Man suits. He puts himself at risk for the thrill of the challenge, and sometimes his reckless behavior actually needs to be tempered with healthy fear. Additionally, Tony has a sore spot when it comes to approval. He admits to Director Fury that his father was so obsessed with his work that he never showed Tony any affection. Because of this, Tony, for all of his genius and arrogance, has a chip on his shoulder and a need to prove his worth. He responds to disapproval often by giving up in a huff of flippant words and going off to drown himself in hedonism to soothe the insult. He even insists that he's not heroic or the same as the other Avengers. Even when he comes to terms with them, he seems to keep himself at an emotional distance, unwilling to compare himself to the heroes he works with. He's also slow to trust. Even after he decides to work with the Avengers team, he tells Captain America that he won't follow Director Fury and refuses to simply take orders like a soldier.
In all, Tony is a man made of contradictions. He's strongly empathetic and equally narcissistic. He's bold and out-going, but has a sensitive pride and is quick to answer a challenge. He's intelligent, quick on his feet, and a fairly decent strategist, but he hates the tedium of daily work and keeping to the cliché of genius, he only wants to do things on his own terms. But despite this haphazard collection of traits, he's always thinking of protecting the people who need to be protected and dedicated to helping others rather than causing harm or serving his own desires. He may deny it outwardly, but he does have a heart of gold. There has to be a reason behind the color scheme, right?
Why should that character be in this game: N/A
Why do you want to continue their history here: N/A
For applicants considering an alternate version of a character already in game, please use this as your chance to explain the key differences between your character and the one already in play:
N/A
Have you read up on how the game works?:
Yep! There's an excellent plug-in called the FlamingFerret. Characters earn money through missions or permanent jobs, gambling, or bumming off their friends in true college style.
1st person sample:
Well, that was fun. And by fun I mean kind of exciting and nauseating at the same time.
[Hello, refugees. Guess who is having a great day on the Thor? Probably not Tony, considering the way he's tapping at the edge of his, looking disappointed.]
You know, if I had known there would be this many aliens that had a violently allergic reaction to the sight of human beings on this ship, I would have brought some Allegra. Or more towels.
Can someone maybe bring a mop out here? A lot of mops. And more towels. The whole... everything needs a clean up.
[He looks around, takes a wide step over what may or may not have been a puddle, dodges a strand of clear liquid slowly hanging down from the ceiling, and gives the Guide his best endearing smile.]
And, guys, I could really use a drink right now, so if anyone has any whiskey on hand, bring that too.
3rd person sample:
Tony Stark, billionaire playboy and New York's resident narcissist, usually didn't fly. In planes, that is. It's easy to avoid the airport when you own a mechanized suit of armor with enhanced flight capabilities than can compete with a fighter jet for air time. But every now and then he did like to do things the easy way, and not having to pilot was definitely easier than flying himself on sight to visit a friend. The only problem was, his personal plane had... had a little accident. It was a long story, really, involving careless fighting and combustibles and Pepper giving him a long lecture about “attracting those kinds of freaks”. So now he was in the airport, facing the security checkpoint and judging by the half-glazed, all-impatient stare he was earning from the woman wearing the security uniform, she'd either been working too long already or simply didn't go for guys with beards.
“No, see, I've already emptied my pockets. You have everything in my pockets—which I'd really like to have back, by the way—and don't you watch the News?”
This was the third time they'd been through this, and the third time the woman had been completely belligerent about letting him through. He was starting to expect some foul play, but “Suzette” (who did not look remotely like a Suzette) had been consistent in her complete misunderstanding of what was wrong with her security device. Even someone who was being paid off couldn't pull off that display of intentional ignorance.
“I don't care if you are a big shot. No one gets by the gate without passing the check.”
Fantastic. Maybe he should have just flown himself there. Tony took a deep breath and tried again. Fourth time could be the charm, right?
“Look, I don't think you understand. That,” he gestured to the metal block roughly the size of a briefcase, “is a prosthetic. For my personal use. I have written permission to bring it with me. See? All in print, in that letter you're holding. Which you might want to open before I miss my flight.”
Drill Sergeant Suzette—At least he assumed that was what she was. She had broad enough shoulders and a steely gaze that could probably turn some young recruits to stone.--gave the letter a long, reptilian roll of her eyes while she looked over the letter. Why of all times did he get the one person in the entire state that seemed utterly oblivious to who she was talking to?
“That checks out,” she agreed.
“Thank God. Now, I'll just be-”
“That checks out,” she corrected, showing teeth as she stopped him. Tony stopped in place, bracing himself for the obvious next part. “Still don't explain why you're buzzing.”
Some people can be reasoned with. Other people need more work, but can eventually be shown the light of their error if given a good few minutes of talking to. Suzette was not either of those people, and Tony decided that he had wasted far too much time with this already. Without waiting for another word from her, he pulled off his jacket, undid the front of his shirt, and pulled back the cloth to give the woman in front of his a full frontal view that she wouldn't be able to misinterpret. He saw her eyes starting to bulge in her head and flicked the flat cap covering the core implanted in his chest.
“See, that would be because I have an electromagnet powered by a miniaturized power-generator implanted right here. And implanted means it's not going to go into that tray.”
Suzette's cheeks puffed out and retracted repeatedly, with her eyes bulging even more out of her head. Tony watched the two security personnel handling the nearby gates to see how they would react, but it was hard to see them with the six foot tall woman basically at eye level with him.
And then she wasn't.
When she hit the ground, Tony raised both eyebrows, standing right where she had cornered him between the eletronic gateway and the red velvet rope behind him. He looked questioningly at the other security members, shirt still pulled open and chest exposed for everyone present in the room. He waited, and for a while nobody moved. Finally it was Tony who broke the silence.
“Any other questions?”
Questions?:
Does he get to mess with his Guide? Build a robot? :>;
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