Post by Ashley Shepherd on Mar 1, 2017 4:05:32 GMT
Ashley Elizabeth Shepherd
FACE CLAIM: Alexandra Daddario
♦ THE BASICS ♦
AGE: 22
GENDER: Female
ORIENTATION: Demisexual
POSITION: College student (undeclared major)♦ THE ABILITY ♦
POWER: Electromagnetism Manipulation
Ashley is able to manipulate electromagnetic fields to the level where she's capable of moving ferrous metals with her mind. While her capabilities are limited at the moment, she's shown remarkable potential in the manipulation of these fields. With minimal effort Ashley is can manipulate small objects such as paper clips, nails, or even cutlery from distances of up to 30 meters, so long as she has line of sight. She can hurl these objects with roughly the same force as she could physically. Her level of control decreases exponentially as the weight of the object increases. With a more concerted effort, Ashley has shown to be able to lift up to 200lbs of ferrous metal approximately 15 meters before the mental strain caused her power to fail.
LIMITATIONS:
- Objects(s) must be within line of sight and no more than 30 meters away.
- Ashley cannot lift more than 200 lbs of ferrous metal, and even then, only for a matter of seconds before she loses the mental connection with her power and the object drops.
- While small objects can be regularly manipulated without adverse affects, anything exceeding 5 lbs requires concentration and over use of the power (roughly 30 minutes of continuous use for objects in the 5-20 lbs range, decreasing to mere seconds when she reaches her weight limit) could result in a small, electromagnetic pulse from being released. This pulse has been known to interfere with electronic devices within 5 meters of Ashley. The pulse isn't strong enough to blow out lights or fry computers, but can cause glitches with particularly sensitive hardware.
SIDE-EFFECTS:
- Ashley suffers from a severe clinical depression caused by the abnormal way in which her brain processes information. Bouts of her depression are managed through therapy and medication. She is still prone to being withdrawn and distant. Her disorder is neurological, not emotional in nature and can be managed, but not cured.
- Overuse of her power can cause headaches, nosebleeds, vertigo and loss of consciousness. In cases of extreme duress, overuse can trigger a manic episode, which given her condition could be problematic.
- <NOTE> Ashley's primary side effect is not listed as per admin approval.♦ THE CHARACTER ♦
HEIGHT: 5'8"
HAIR COLOR: Dark brown
EYE COLOR: Light blue
MISC: Has two, small, circular masses of scar tissue she keeps covered up. On is on her stomach, above her navel, the other located near the bottom of her right rib cage.
PERSONALITY: On the surface Ashley comes off as a reserved, nearly silent individual. She rarely speaks even when spoken to and often looks surprised when someone does address her. It wouldn't be a stretch to say Ashley prefers the company of books, music or animals to that of the people around her. The reasons for this aren't born from shyness or introversion, rather by choices. Ashley has consciously avoided getting close to people since her time at BA for reasons that are hers and hers alone.
Underneath the quiet demeanor beats a heart burning with a hidden determination. As difficult as it's been, Ashley refuses to be defined by her genetic mutation or the complications it's caused her. As a result she follows a strict daily routine almost to the point of obsession and looks at any deviations to that routine with a wary, uncertain eye.
SECRET(S): Ashley has secrets. She has secrets in her past, secrets about her manifestation as a mutant and secrets about herself.♦ THE HISTORY ♦
The first sixteen years of Ashley Shepherd's life were idyllic. She was born to a loving, nurturing family living in a middle class, suburban neighborhood just outside Spokane, Washington. As a child she was active in sports, academics and even spent three years as a member of the Girl Scouts of America. For all intents and purposes she was a happy, healthy girl with a bright future.
Almost like clockwork, when Ashley turned fifteen her life began to change. She became more withdrawn and isolated. Her parents chalked it up to a 'phase' she was going through and opted for inaction in the hopes that she would outgrow it. In truth, Ashley's genetic mutation was beginning to surface. When her powers did, finally manifest when she was sixteen, they did so with disastrous and violent results.
After being quickly squirreled away to Bellefonte Ashley was isolated from the general student body while she recovered from her manifestation. The years went by and she fell into a calming and healthy daily routine. Shortly after her twentieth birthday Ashley was transferred to the general population and took up residence in one of the dorms. She lived there for nearly a year before she lost control of her power during a class and injured another student. Finding her unfit to remain among the student body, Ashley was pulled into isolation again until she showed improvement.
In January of 2017 the Bellefonte administration deemed Ashley fit for a return to the Academy dorms and enroll in proper college classes. Even now Ashley opts to keep to herself. She keeps to her daily schedule and largely minds her own business, barely coming into contact with even her own dorm mates.
<NOTE: Holes within the history and background have been discussed with and approved by staff>♦ THE PLAYER ♦
USERNAME: Pup
AGE GROUP: Don't remind me how old I am
EXPERIENCE: Years. So... many... years...
WHERE DID YOU FIND US? Immaculate conception
