Post by Doctor Cyber on Jun 18, 2012 12:41:19 GMT -5
Real name: Kendra Saunder
Alter Ego: Hawkgirl
Status
Occupation: Public Relations for the Stonechat Museum/PT Film Student
Martial Status: Single
Legal Status: Single, US citizen
Group Affiliation(s): JSA & JLA
Origin
Place of Birth: El Paso, Texas
Known Relatives: Speed Saunders (Grandfather), Mia (Daughter given up for adoption)
History
Hawkgirl has been reincarnated many times before. Originally the ancient Egyptian Chay-Ara, she and her lover, Prince Khufu, discovered an alien aircraft from Thanagar that had crash landed in the desert. It was here that the legendary Nth metal was discovered and soon shown to have certain special qualities such as control over gravity. The Prince and Princess lived honorable lives until they were brutally murdered by their high-priest, Hath-set, who used a dagger forged of the special Nth metal. Because of the mystical and psychic properties the metal contained, the spirits of the Prince and Princess were caught up into a cycle to be reincarnated lifetime after lifetime. Because of their strong love and connection, each lifetime the pair are destined to find each other - and each lifetime they are destined to be killed by the reincarnated spirit of Hath-set.
Previously, Prince Khufu and Princess Chay-Ara have been reincarnated into many different cultures and lifetimes, including such pairs as Cinammon and Nighthawk. Eventually, the pair would come back again to earth as Carter Hall and Sheira Sanders and for the first time take up the names Hawkman and Hawkgirl as they fell in love and eventually would fight crime side-by-side. The pair would even give birth to their first and only child, Hector Hall, who would eventually play a key role as Dr. Fate. However, there happiness was short-lived as the events known as Zero Hour caused the death of Hawkgirl while Hawkman was merged into another being and eventually through into limbo.
Today, Hawkgirl is back in the body of Kendra Saunders - but it wasn't always that way. The granddaughter of adventurer Speed Saunders and the great-grandniece of the original Hawkgirl, Kendra lived a happy childhood in texas with her parents, Michael and Trina. A horrifying experience as a child caused things to change and eventually led to the murder of Kendra's parents by an unknown assailant. Leaving her parentless, the teenage Kendra went through troubled times, had a child (Mia) who she gave up for adoption and is only known to exist by her grandfather Speed Saunders and Carter Hall, and eventually attempted suicide multiple times. One specific attempt put her in the hospital in critical condition. Speed came to her aid but they announced her dead. Several minutes later, she began breathing again. Kendra recovered and thought she lucked out to be alive. However, the soul of Kendra Saunders truly had died that day and at that time the soul of Chay-Ara/Shiera Hall entered Kendra's body. However, Kendra still thought she was and had the memories of Kendra Saunders. Her grandfather did recognized the change, took Kendra in and trained her to take up the mantle of Hawkgirl. In time, she joined the JSA and her life as a hero took off.
Since then, Carter Hall returned and Kendra was made aware of her true nature as Shiera. The returned Hawkman pushed to pick up where they last left off as lovers, but with the lack of Sheira's memories, Kendra refused to be told who she was and fought against her feelings for Hawkman. She moved to St. Roch, LA, in an attempt to discover the murderer of her parents and after succesfully doing so, stayed in the town to help protect the city alongside Hawkman. Slowly she is regaining Sheira/Chay-Ara's memories and embracing her role - but still strives to be independent from what fate and destiny would dictate.
During the trouble in space, she traveled alongside Hawkman and Adam Strange to help in the Rann-Thanagar War where she witnessed the harsh realities of war. With the stress of the war and not knowing what each new day would bring, Kendra let her guard down emotionally and eventually she and Carter would consummate their relationship, taking it to a new level. However, their strengthened relationship would not last long.
They eventually joined up with Donna Troy's space team in an effort to stop the oncoming crisis but ultimately Hawkgirl was one of several heroes who suddenly disappeared during a space shift. Eventually she would be found and returned to Earth but her world was no longer the same. She returned 25' Tall and Hawkman was no where to be found.
During the year that followed, she went through extensive rehabilitation and was eventually returned to her normal size. She returned to St. Roch alone where she continues to serve as the city's protector alone and stepped up her involvement with the Stonechat Museum in Carter's absence. She also strengthened her relationship with several in the Superhero community including Batman, Green Lantern - Hal Jordan, and even helped Superman during his time without powers. In addition, she has recently joined forces with the newly formed Justice League of America.
Historically, Hawkgirl has always received her special abilities through her use of Nth Metal. However a recent attack left her captive and without any of her Nth metal gear. During this event, she discovered that she retained slightly heightened abilities, such as enhanced strength and senses and the ability to slightly levitate, without her Nth metal. As far as she is aware, this may be due to the prolonged exposure of Nth metal to her particular physiology.
Finally, Kendra has received signs that Hawkman will be returning to Earth soon but with over a year of any sort of contact, she doesn't know where she stands with him anymore.
Characteristics
Age: 21
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 120 lbs
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Auburn Brown
Unusual Features: Her wrists remain covered to mask scars from past suicide attempts
Personality: Due to her rough past, Kendra is a person who typically doesn't let people in - at least not initially. It took her a long time to get comfortable with herself and she fights against what people "expect" from her just because of her past. She wants to make her own unique path and doesn't like to be told who she is. She doesn't put up with crap. She's aggressive, tough, and quick to act but has a soft side if she is comfortable with you. She has a quick, sarcastic wit and definitely has no time for egos.
Powers
Known Powers: Due to residual side effects from prolonged Nth Metal exposure, enhanced strength, senses, and slight ability to levitate.
Known Abilities: Expert combatant, expertise with ancient and new weaponry, Use of Nth metal - provides flight capabilities (used along with a wing harness), healing capabilities, advanced strength, body temperature control, and possibly other unknown capabilities
Strength Level: With the Nth Metal, she is capable of lifting heavy objects up to the weight of a small car. Without the metal, she has some residual enhanced strength above normal human capabilities.
Weaknesses:
She's Mortal. Without the Nth metal gear, she's only a good combatant with some minor enhanced abilities. In addition, Nth metal doesn't make her invulnerable. Suseptible to any major threat.
Beyond physical weaknesses, she is head-strong and emotional, and in her quest to fight her "fate," can act out in passion and blind herself from logic especially when faced with things that are being forced upon her or deemed as fated for her. She doesn't like being told what to do and hence often fights it or does the opposite. In addition, she has not been able to tap into the full potential and knowledge of her past lives and can come across as inexperienced in new situations.
Misc (optional)
Equipment: Wing Harness containing Nth Metal, Nth Metal Arm Band
Transportation: Ability to fly with Nth Metal.
Weapons: An assortment of ancient weaponry including a mace, flail, spear, sword, and ancient knives. The Claw of Horus is also in her immediate armory but not all weapons are carried at the same time. She utilizes a utility type belt to carry small weapons such as shooting stars and can attach larger weapons to that.
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