Post by Doctor Cyber on Jun 18, 2012 13:12:00 GMT -5
Real name: Helena Rosa Bertinelli
Alter Ego: Huntress
Status
Occupation: Teacher; Adventurer; Field Leader of Birds of Prey
Martial Status: Single
Legal Status: Citizen of the United States of America
Group Affiliation(s): Birds of Prey; Gotham Knights; Formerly Justice League International
Origin
Place of Birth: Gotham City
Known Relatives: Giuseppe Bertinelli (great-grandfather; deceased), Alfredo Bertinelli (grandfather; deceased), Franco Bertinelli (father; deceased), Maria Panessa Bertinelli (mother; deceased), Santo Cassamento (biological father; deceased), Pino Bertinelli (brother; deceased), Freddy Caldone (cousin; deceased), Tomaso Panessa (uncle), Graziella Panessa (aunt), Monica Simonetta Panessa (cousin), Claudio Panessa (cousin; deceased)
History
Maria Panessa Bertinelli, wife of Franco Bertinelli of the Mafia family in Gotham City, was the subject of frequent beatings from her husband, though he was sure never to beat her face. Maria decided to have an affair with a man named Santo Cassamento. As a result, Maria became pregnant, with her husband knowing it was not his own child and still beat Maria. Maria gave birth to a girl whom she named Helena Rosa. For eight years, Helena grew up in a mafia household, never suspecting the criminal dealings that took place there.
When Helena was eight years old, a man barged in to the Bertinelli household during dinner and shot Franco, Maria and Pino Bertinelli, sparing Helena. The hit came from Mandragora who wished for no vendettas against him. Helena's biological father passed the order along with a modification that "the sister" be spared. Santo was referring to Maria. But the gunman confused Maria with Helena and so Helena was spared, though she was not supposed to be.
Helena was placed under the care of her Uncle Tomasso's nephew, Salvatore Asaro. She was taken back to the old country, Sicily, where she would be kept safe and where the family was still strong. When arriving, she was terrified. Helena remained there for a number of years. Watching her cousin and uncle train and practice with weapons and hand-to-hand combat. However, the nightmares stayed with her. One night, her cousin showed her that only she could stop the nightmare by putting an end to those who murdered her family: blood cries for blood. When taken into the barn, she asked her cousin to teach her how, picking up a crossbow on the wall. She trained until the age of fifteen when she was sent to a boarding school in Switzerland to protect her from the Italian authorities who were cracking down on the Mafia.
When reading and seeing what was happening, she realized that everything she had been told was a lie about the Mafia. She realized that the Mafia was a force of corruption and evil and for a hundred years, it had been headed by her own family in Gotham City. At age sixteen, she finally returned to Gotham City to spend Christmas with her uncle. However, she hated everyone there. During the party, Helena witnessed her family finally frightened of something. Batman had crashed the party and fought with them. Helena realized that she could fight them too.
Helena returned to Switzerland for school where she plotted her vengeance. She went to her old house in Sicily (which had since been abandoned as a result of her uncle and cousin being arrested), and took a crossbow and a number of items for her crusade. Enrolling at the university in Palermo, she learned all about the Mafia. She constructed her costume and a number of weapons. She thought herself as a nun, totally devoted to her quest. She returned to Gotham in pursuit of vengeance as the Huntress.
Huntress ended the lives of Mandragora and the assassin who murdered her family. Sometime later, Nightwing and she began a brief romantic relationship while working together on a murder case of a police officer with connections to the Mafia.
During the "No Man's Land" Declaration in Gotham City, she briefly donned the guise of Batgirl to better inspire fear into the criminals of Gotham City, though she would also work in the guise of Huntress. She began the habit of marking territories in No Man's Land, all of which would be adopted by the criminals and GCPD. Though Batman knew the entire time that it was Huntress under the cape and cowl, he eventually ordered her to give it up. Batman would give Huntress' Batgirl outfit to Cassandra Cain. Helena continued to be Huntress in No Man's Land, allying herself with a renegade police officer to the point where she assisted in capturing Nightwing and Oracle (though in the end, she helped them escape). On New Year's Eve, the final day of No Mans Land, the Joker attacked her. Joker shot the Huntress five times that night. She survived the encounter and fully recovered, earning Batman's respect.
To curve Helenas violent attitude, Batman nominated her for a position in the Justice League. However, Batman revoked her membership when she was about to kill Prometheus. After a series of murders which seemingly pointed to her as the killer, Huntress became wanted by Batman and Nightwing. Fortunately for her, she tumbled into the bay where she was picked up and rescued by the Question. She was taken to Canada where she was trained by the Question's sensei for three months. The two then traveled back to Gotham where she shared the story of her becoming the Huntress. The time Question and Huntress spent together sparked a relationship. However, when Huntress discovered who had been framing her, she discovered more then she bargained for. She discovered her true father as being Santo Cassamento and he was responsible for the death of her family. As a result, Helena asked a favor of her Uncle Tomasso. Santo was lured to the docks and was killed by Tomasso's men. The Question did not approve of what Helena had asked, and inquired when the killing would stop. He left her as she threw her golden cross into the water.
Batman funded her for a new uniform and a new bike would later return the favor by saving his life when he took a fall in Crime Alley by fighting off attackers and putting him into the Batmobile, something she would later remark he'd never thank her for. The Scarecrow, working with the mysterious Hush, drugged her, and manipulated Helena into attacking Catwoman, which she perceived as her old self. With the aid of Batman, the Scarecrow's drugs wore off and Helena made a full recovery. The Huntress soon found herself soon allied with Oracle and Black Canary and continues to fight crime in both Gotham City and Metropolis as an official member of the Birds of Prey.
While still being on the Birds of Prey, Huntress served with the Outsiders when Arsenal was shot five times in the chest and was put out of the line of duty for three months where she was at constant odds with Nightwing, despite their past relationship. Immediately after Arsenal was able to serve again, Huntress left the Outsiders.
One year after the events of Infinite Crisis, Huntress became its field leader with Black Canarys departure from the Birds of Prey and her replacement heroines including Big Barda and Manhunter. During this time, Huntress redesigned her costume to fully cover her body.
Characteristics
Age: 25
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 140 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Unusual Features:
Personality: ] A perfectly angry individual, and not afraid to show it. Helena has an infamous temper that is ever growing. Through the things that she has been through, it is just reasonable for her too have it. The Italian hates to show weakness, because if she does than her opponents will think she is 'weak'. This in turn makes her hate people who underestimate her. Helena holds grudges, for a very long time. It is very hard for to let go and even harder for her to forget. She has extreme confidence which is fueled by her anger. In turn, makes her not afraid to show any emotion. Of course, showing that she is hurt or sad or among those lines; will go under the category of showing weakness. The Italian hates surprises, or riddles. If they want to do something, than just do it. More over she hates mysteries. She likes to get things done quickly, and effectively. However, Huntress has somewhat toned down her angry fighting since she has been on the Birds of Prey. The Huntress is pretty impulsive. Working on her gut feeling alone. She can at times follow what she thinks is right, than what is right. Basically, it’s her way or the high way. She has trouble following someone's rules. Especially if she doesn't like them. But she does if she must. Helena, however bitchy she is. Has a kindred heart. This sometimes gets lost when she is being the Huntress. But whenever she is sees a child in distress. She can't but help feel a bit empathic towards it. Whilst she is not as intelligent as the Oracle. She certainly is smart. Able to comprehend, and solve things fast.
Powers
Known Powers: A perfectly normal person, with no powers.
Known Abilities: Helena is a woman of many skills.
Skilled in Fighting: Ever since she was born, Helena has always been a fighter. The persona of the Huntress is excellent at fighting. Learning from her cousin and uncle for years
Skilled in Weapons: Hell, yes she is. Besides being taught how to fight. She was taught about what to fight with. Not quite as skilled as the Batman with weapons, she certainly knows her way around them. Whether if it’s a crossbow, or a just a metal bar. Give her anything; she’ll make it a deadly weapon.
Marksmanship: When you think of Huntress you think of the crossbow. When you think of the crossbow. You think of her arrows that are probably going to be shot at you. Helena has been trained in the art of shooting, and is one of the best marksman you'll see. She is able to shoot her target whether it is five feet or thirty feet away. This does not limit it down to just her crossbow though. Helena is handy with the bows and arrows, throwing knifes, and once batarangs. She has great aim, and it’s the target practically every time. It’s only normal after all of the years of practice.
English Degree from University of Palmero: Okay, okay, I get it. You’re probably thinking what is an English degree going to do as Huntress. Well, besides noticing grammar mistakes in the criminal notes. She can use that lovely degree to get numerous jobs, foremost an English teacher. So as you can see this doesn't really help the Huntress, more like Helena Bertinellli.
Motor Skills: The mistress of the night, knows how to ride anything given too her. Whether it be a motorcycle, like she prefers. Or an old Volkswagen, you give to her she can drive it. Helena learned at the age of fourteen how to drive a motorcycle, and learned at the age of sixteen how to drive a car. She knows much about both. Able to repair any vehicle if she has too.
Pilot: It wasn't necessarily a skill that Huntress has always has. But being on the Birds of Prey teaches you a thing or too. Whilst Zinda drives her pilot, Helena has always been observant to watch her. If any case she would have to pilot a plane she would be ready.
Strength Level: Average for a woman who works out very hard every day.
Weaknesses:
Human: Huntress is tough as steel sometimes. But she is not made of steel like other heroes. Which makes her vulnerable to stabbing, excessvie blood wounds, bullets, diseases, fatal attacks, got the picture?
Too much rage: You think you've seen the Huntress mad think again. She has so much pent up anger, that many people have not tasted the full wrath of Helena Bertinelli. However, when the full extent does come out. She tends to over do her job. In other words, she causes severe injuries too many. And if someone really pisses her off, well killiing that person is certainly on of her choices.
Impulsive: My, oh my is she impulsive. Helena jumps into situations without realizing that there are two sides of a story. At times, she may even attack the innocent thinking they are the guilty. Or if there is something that is dangerous that needs to be done. She will do it without consulting anyone else. She just doesn't think things through, this might get her killed one day. But for now it is a trait of hers, that has kept her as the Huntress for this long.
Past Memories: Helena watched her entire family being slaughtered before her young eyes. It was a mark that would never leave her. Although, she has since be rid of those nightmares that come to relive that night. Every now and than the horrific memories of the past creep up in her mind somehow.
Misc (optional)
Equipment:
Utility Belt: Where would all of her gizomo's and gadgets go? Where else than a nifty utiility belt. Inside it contains the following equipment.
Transportation:
Motorcycle: Helena has a motorcycle, and damn does she love it. Fashioned after her Huntress costume, it is painted purple and black, with her insignia on the side. It is able to go up too two hundred miles per hour, not that she needs it too. Like any other batfamily members equipment her motorcycle is tricked with out, with an assortment of motorcycle equipment. (I'm not expanding on this because I'm too lazy too.)
Weapons:
Crossbow: The beloved crossbow. This is Helena's choice of weapon in any matter. It was the first weapon she touched, and the fist weapon she learned how to use. Out of all her weapons, she is best skilled at this one. Her crossbow is from her grandfather, a one that she took. It looks like a basic crossbow, except that she has updated it to go at least ten to twenty miles when shooting it, and the arrows are now differed and changed, from steel to plain wood. Depending on what mood she is in.
Knifes: Hooo doggy, does she have an assortment. From easy little pocket knifes, to macheti's. Each one is sharpened and ready to use if she has too. Don't make her.
Twin-Pistols:These she rarely uses, but if the occasion calls for it she will use these. A bit more deadlier than her crossbow, Helena has these in her costume just in case. They are apparently twin pistols, all fully loaded, hand crafted. Both were stolen from her cousin's house.
Metallic Staff: Often used when she is against a crowd of people. This staff is very, if not extremely useful. Helena being trained in the art of using a bo staff, can use this to swipe anyone off there feet, and leave a few bruises here and there. But again, this is usually used when the odds are against her.
Sample RP Post
Alter Ego: Huntress
Status
Occupation: Teacher; Adventurer; Field Leader of Birds of Prey
Martial Status: Single
Legal Status: Citizen of the United States of America
Group Affiliation(s): Birds of Prey; Gotham Knights; Formerly Justice League International
Origin
Place of Birth: Gotham City
Known Relatives: Giuseppe Bertinelli (great-grandfather; deceased), Alfredo Bertinelli (grandfather; deceased), Franco Bertinelli (father; deceased), Maria Panessa Bertinelli (mother; deceased), Santo Cassamento (biological father; deceased), Pino Bertinelli (brother; deceased), Freddy Caldone (cousin; deceased), Tomaso Panessa (uncle), Graziella Panessa (aunt), Monica Simonetta Panessa (cousin), Claudio Panessa (cousin; deceased)
History
Maria Panessa Bertinelli, wife of Franco Bertinelli of the Mafia family in Gotham City, was the subject of frequent beatings from her husband, though he was sure never to beat her face. Maria decided to have an affair with a man named Santo Cassamento. As a result, Maria became pregnant, with her husband knowing it was not his own child and still beat Maria. Maria gave birth to a girl whom she named Helena Rosa. For eight years, Helena grew up in a mafia household, never suspecting the criminal dealings that took place there.
When Helena was eight years old, a man barged in to the Bertinelli household during dinner and shot Franco, Maria and Pino Bertinelli, sparing Helena. The hit came from Mandragora who wished for no vendettas against him. Helena's biological father passed the order along with a modification that "the sister" be spared. Santo was referring to Maria. But the gunman confused Maria with Helena and so Helena was spared, though she was not supposed to be.
Helena was placed under the care of her Uncle Tomasso's nephew, Salvatore Asaro. She was taken back to the old country, Sicily, where she would be kept safe and where the family was still strong. When arriving, she was terrified. Helena remained there for a number of years. Watching her cousin and uncle train and practice with weapons and hand-to-hand combat. However, the nightmares stayed with her. One night, her cousin showed her that only she could stop the nightmare by putting an end to those who murdered her family: blood cries for blood. When taken into the barn, she asked her cousin to teach her how, picking up a crossbow on the wall. She trained until the age of fifteen when she was sent to a boarding school in Switzerland to protect her from the Italian authorities who were cracking down on the Mafia.
When reading and seeing what was happening, she realized that everything she had been told was a lie about the Mafia. She realized that the Mafia was a force of corruption and evil and for a hundred years, it had been headed by her own family in Gotham City. At age sixteen, she finally returned to Gotham City to spend Christmas with her uncle. However, she hated everyone there. During the party, Helena witnessed her family finally frightened of something. Batman had crashed the party and fought with them. Helena realized that she could fight them too.
Helena returned to Switzerland for school where she plotted her vengeance. She went to her old house in Sicily (which had since been abandoned as a result of her uncle and cousin being arrested), and took a crossbow and a number of items for her crusade. Enrolling at the university in Palermo, she learned all about the Mafia. She constructed her costume and a number of weapons. She thought herself as a nun, totally devoted to her quest. She returned to Gotham in pursuit of vengeance as the Huntress.
Huntress ended the lives of Mandragora and the assassin who murdered her family. Sometime later, Nightwing and she began a brief romantic relationship while working together on a murder case of a police officer with connections to the Mafia.
During the "No Man's Land" Declaration in Gotham City, she briefly donned the guise of Batgirl to better inspire fear into the criminals of Gotham City, though she would also work in the guise of Huntress. She began the habit of marking territories in No Man's Land, all of which would be adopted by the criminals and GCPD. Though Batman knew the entire time that it was Huntress under the cape and cowl, he eventually ordered her to give it up. Batman would give Huntress' Batgirl outfit to Cassandra Cain. Helena continued to be Huntress in No Man's Land, allying herself with a renegade police officer to the point where she assisted in capturing Nightwing and Oracle (though in the end, she helped them escape). On New Year's Eve, the final day of No Mans Land, the Joker attacked her. Joker shot the Huntress five times that night. She survived the encounter and fully recovered, earning Batman's respect.
To curve Helenas violent attitude, Batman nominated her for a position in the Justice League. However, Batman revoked her membership when she was about to kill Prometheus. After a series of murders which seemingly pointed to her as the killer, Huntress became wanted by Batman and Nightwing. Fortunately for her, she tumbled into the bay where she was picked up and rescued by the Question. She was taken to Canada where she was trained by the Question's sensei for three months. The two then traveled back to Gotham where she shared the story of her becoming the Huntress. The time Question and Huntress spent together sparked a relationship. However, when Huntress discovered who had been framing her, she discovered more then she bargained for. She discovered her true father as being Santo Cassamento and he was responsible for the death of her family. As a result, Helena asked a favor of her Uncle Tomasso. Santo was lured to the docks and was killed by Tomasso's men. The Question did not approve of what Helena had asked, and inquired when the killing would stop. He left her as she threw her golden cross into the water.
Batman funded her for a new uniform and a new bike would later return the favor by saving his life when he took a fall in Crime Alley by fighting off attackers and putting him into the Batmobile, something she would later remark he'd never thank her for. The Scarecrow, working with the mysterious Hush, drugged her, and manipulated Helena into attacking Catwoman, which she perceived as her old self. With the aid of Batman, the Scarecrow's drugs wore off and Helena made a full recovery. The Huntress soon found herself soon allied with Oracle and Black Canary and continues to fight crime in both Gotham City and Metropolis as an official member of the Birds of Prey.
While still being on the Birds of Prey, Huntress served with the Outsiders when Arsenal was shot five times in the chest and was put out of the line of duty for three months where she was at constant odds with Nightwing, despite their past relationship. Immediately after Arsenal was able to serve again, Huntress left the Outsiders.
One year after the events of Infinite Crisis, Huntress became its field leader with Black Canarys departure from the Birds of Prey and her replacement heroines including Big Barda and Manhunter. During this time, Huntress redesigned her costume to fully cover her body.
Characteristics
Age: 25
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 140 lbs
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Unusual Features:
Personality: ] A perfectly angry individual, and not afraid to show it. Helena has an infamous temper that is ever growing. Through the things that she has been through, it is just reasonable for her too have it. The Italian hates to show weakness, because if she does than her opponents will think she is 'weak'. This in turn makes her hate people who underestimate her. Helena holds grudges, for a very long time. It is very hard for to let go and even harder for her to forget. She has extreme confidence which is fueled by her anger. In turn, makes her not afraid to show any emotion. Of course, showing that she is hurt or sad or among those lines; will go under the category of showing weakness. The Italian hates surprises, or riddles. If they want to do something, than just do it. More over she hates mysteries. She likes to get things done quickly, and effectively. However, Huntress has somewhat toned down her angry fighting since she has been on the Birds of Prey. The Huntress is pretty impulsive. Working on her gut feeling alone. She can at times follow what she thinks is right, than what is right. Basically, it’s her way or the high way. She has trouble following someone's rules. Especially if she doesn't like them. But she does if she must. Helena, however bitchy she is. Has a kindred heart. This sometimes gets lost when she is being the Huntress. But whenever she is sees a child in distress. She can't but help feel a bit empathic towards it. Whilst she is not as intelligent as the Oracle. She certainly is smart. Able to comprehend, and solve things fast.
Powers
Known Powers: A perfectly normal person, with no powers.
Known Abilities: Helena is a woman of many skills.
Skilled in Fighting: Ever since she was born, Helena has always been a fighter. The persona of the Huntress is excellent at fighting. Learning from her cousin and uncle for years
Skilled in Weapons: Hell, yes she is. Besides being taught how to fight. She was taught about what to fight with. Not quite as skilled as the Batman with weapons, she certainly knows her way around them. Whether if it’s a crossbow, or a just a metal bar. Give her anything; she’ll make it a deadly weapon.
Marksmanship: When you think of Huntress you think of the crossbow. When you think of the crossbow. You think of her arrows that are probably going to be shot at you. Helena has been trained in the art of shooting, and is one of the best marksman you'll see. She is able to shoot her target whether it is five feet or thirty feet away. This does not limit it down to just her crossbow though. Helena is handy with the bows and arrows, throwing knifes, and once batarangs. She has great aim, and it’s the target practically every time. It’s only normal after all of the years of practice.
English Degree from University of Palmero: Okay, okay, I get it. You’re probably thinking what is an English degree going to do as Huntress. Well, besides noticing grammar mistakes in the criminal notes. She can use that lovely degree to get numerous jobs, foremost an English teacher. So as you can see this doesn't really help the Huntress, more like Helena Bertinellli.
Motor Skills: The mistress of the night, knows how to ride anything given too her. Whether it be a motorcycle, like she prefers. Or an old Volkswagen, you give to her she can drive it. Helena learned at the age of fourteen how to drive a motorcycle, and learned at the age of sixteen how to drive a car. She knows much about both. Able to repair any vehicle if she has too.
Pilot: It wasn't necessarily a skill that Huntress has always has. But being on the Birds of Prey teaches you a thing or too. Whilst Zinda drives her pilot, Helena has always been observant to watch her. If any case she would have to pilot a plane she would be ready.
Strength Level: Average for a woman who works out very hard every day.
Weaknesses:
Human: Huntress is tough as steel sometimes. But she is not made of steel like other heroes. Which makes her vulnerable to stabbing, excessvie blood wounds, bullets, diseases, fatal attacks, got the picture?
Too much rage: You think you've seen the Huntress mad think again. She has so much pent up anger, that many people have not tasted the full wrath of Helena Bertinelli. However, when the full extent does come out. She tends to over do her job. In other words, she causes severe injuries too many. And if someone really pisses her off, well killiing that person is certainly on of her choices.
Impulsive: My, oh my is she impulsive. Helena jumps into situations without realizing that there are two sides of a story. At times, she may even attack the innocent thinking they are the guilty. Or if there is something that is dangerous that needs to be done. She will do it without consulting anyone else. She just doesn't think things through, this might get her killed one day. But for now it is a trait of hers, that has kept her as the Huntress for this long.
Past Memories: Helena watched her entire family being slaughtered before her young eyes. It was a mark that would never leave her. Although, she has since be rid of those nightmares that come to relive that night. Every now and than the horrific memories of the past creep up in her mind somehow.
Misc (optional)
Equipment:
Utility Belt: Where would all of her gizomo's and gadgets go? Where else than a nifty utiility belt. Inside it contains the following equipment.
- Infrared flashlight
- Infrared Ordinance
- Smoke capsules
- Fingerprint analysis kit
- Fingerpritn analysis kit
- First aid kit
- Lockpicking tools
- Tear gas pellets
- Micro-processor power source
- Micro-recorder (updated regularly)
- Grappling Gun
- Rebreather and gas mask
Transportation:
Motorcycle: Helena has a motorcycle, and damn does she love it. Fashioned after her Huntress costume, it is painted purple and black, with her insignia on the side. It is able to go up too two hundred miles per hour, not that she needs it too. Like any other batfamily members equipment her motorcycle is tricked with out, with an assortment of motorcycle equipment. (I'm not expanding on this because I'm too lazy too.)
Weapons:
Crossbow: The beloved crossbow. This is Helena's choice of weapon in any matter. It was the first weapon she touched, and the fist weapon she learned how to use. Out of all her weapons, she is best skilled at this one. Her crossbow is from her grandfather, a one that she took. It looks like a basic crossbow, except that she has updated it to go at least ten to twenty miles when shooting it, and the arrows are now differed and changed, from steel to plain wood. Depending on what mood she is in.
Knifes: Hooo doggy, does she have an assortment. From easy little pocket knifes, to macheti's. Each one is sharpened and ready to use if she has too. Don't make her.
Twin-Pistols:These she rarely uses, but if the occasion calls for it she will use these. A bit more deadlier than her crossbow, Helena has these in her costume just in case. They are apparently twin pistols, all fully loaded, hand crafted. Both were stolen from her cousin's house.
Metallic Staff: Often used when she is against a crowd of people. This staff is very, if not extremely useful. Helena being trained in the art of using a bo staff, can use this to swipe anyone off there feet, and leave a few bruises here and there. But again, this is usually used when the odds are against her.
Sample RP Post
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