Post by Doctor Cyber on Jun 18, 2012 13:42:54 GMT -5
Real name: Mary Elizabeth (Bette) Kane
Alter Ego: Flamebird, (Formerly) Bat-girl.
Status
Occupation: Student, professional tennis player, crime fighter.
Marital Status: Single.
Legal Status: Citizen of the United States with no criminal background.
Group Affiliation(s): Titans West (disbanded), Titans LA (existed briefly)
Origin
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California.
Known Relatives: Parents unknown, but an "Aunt Kathy" is often mentioned.
History
Even for the beauty-saturated environment of Southern California, Bette Kane was exceptionally attractive, so much so that she was winning beauty contests and absorbing adulation before she could walk on her own. Fiercely competitive, she sought out other challenges, ones where her hard work and talent, not just the beauty she was born with, would make her a winner. Tennis, gymnastics, and swimming became her favorite activities, sports where she could compete, excel, and enjoy the cheers of an adoring audience. That attention helped her to ignore the fact that her aggressive nature was leaving her with fewer and fewer friends; few of Bette's friends had the energy to withstand her constant competitiveness.
Finding herself without suitable peers and needing a new challenge, Bette chose her next goal: Robin (Dick Grayson). Years earlier, she'd traveled to Gotham City for a national beauty pageant. There she'd caught sight of Batman and Robin swinging across the skies and had been immediately struck by the image of someone just her age out risking his life with only his skills for protection. For years she nursed a secret crush on Robin, sending him fan letters, making herself a "Robin" suit, practicing swinging from a rope bed to the old oak tree in her backyard, but she never let anyone else in on her interest until she created and unveiled her own avian persona, Flamebird. She based her character's style on her own athletic skills, now at an Olympics level, and added her own natural flamboyance to top it off.
Flamebird appeared briefly around California, stopping small crimes, staying to pose for pictures and reap all the available publicity, but never managing to achieve her goal of attracting Robin to California. Frustrated, Bette threw herself back into her high school life, forsaking her now-professional athletic activities. Previously a poor student, she decided to approach school as another challenge, attacking her studies with the same spirit she'd previously shown for meets and matches, so she graduated near the top of her class.
Deciding she had no interest in college, she pursued her abandoned tennis career, making a stunning comeback at age eighteen. She was on top of the world, but she was bored. Nothing matched the excitement she'd experienced while playing Flamebird.
While on tour, she came up with the idea she felt would be sure to gain Robin's attention: forming a Titans club of her own. She zealously stalked and invited all youthful west-coast super-heroes to join her new "Titans West," but despite Bette's enthusiasm, personality conflicts and the long-distance commute made the club's tenure a short one. Although the Titans West did manage to meet the east-coast group, the Teen Titans, Flamebird's reception from Robin was a cool one and she was bitterly disappointed - yet not so much that she abandoned her pursuit. If anything, the short meetings with Robin (whom she now knew to be Dick Grayson) left her with a good excuse to keep in contact.
Flamebird aided the Titans again during the Technis Imperative conflict, which involved the Justice League as well as all Titans, past and present. Flamebird hoped to be invited for membership, but didn't make the cut.
After a recent confrontation with Nightwing, Bette was forced to reexamine herself and her role as Flamebird. A fire ignited inside Bette that she hadn't felt before: the fire of a hero. She hopes to spread it to others in need of confidence and motivation. Along with a new outlook and costume, she helped Beast Boy defeat the shape-shifting Gemini along with bounty hunters Fear & Loathing. After aiding Beast Boy on the case, the two heroes became fast friends. Bette encouraged Gar to reform Titans West, but he was apprehensive.
Later, Beast Boy's obnoxious cousin Matt took it upon himself to hold a membership drive party for an all-new Titans West. Gar reluctantly agreed to have the team re-form, and Titans West was re-dubbed Titans L.A. - with members that included Beast Boy, Flamebird, Herald, Bumblebee, Terra, Hero Cruz, Captain Marvel Jr. and Bushido. But Titans L.A. was over before it even began; No one had any real devotion to the team. Desperation was obvious when Beast Boy and Flamebird even tried to recruit the displaced DEO orphans into Titans L.A.
After Superboy's tragic death during the Infinite Crisis, the Teen Titans faced a year of heartache and turmoil. Flamebird joined the team for a short time, but later quit. The group remained in constant upheaval until Robin returned and reorganized the Titans into a team.
Although Bette is more focused on her role as a super-hero, she still puts a lot of energy into her schoolwork at UCLA, where she majors in sports medicine.
Characteristics
Age: Twenty-three (23)
Height: 5'6
Weight: 123 lbs
Eyes: Green
Hair: Blond
Unusual Features: No.
Personality:
Bette is an extremely determined young woman. She loves to laugh and smile with friends and it takes a lot to really upset her. Bette tends to get obsessed with one thing and to keep that going for a long while. She isn't the type to run from a fight and will instead, meet it head on. Bette loves the rush of crime-fighting which is one of the few reasons she became Flamebird once more. The heroine is super competitive and lives to win. She is also very flamboyant and shows it in both forms. (Flamebird- Flamboyant. Kinda goes together.) She yearns for excitement and often puts herself into danger becuase of it. Usually she gets out of it. Though she has an above average IQ, Bette often doesn't think ahead. Much like Bart Allen.
Powers
Known Powers: None.
Known Abilities: Flamebird is an Olympic level athlete, acrobat and swimmer, trained for strength and endurance. She is trained in several forms of martial arts, with kick boxing as her specialty.
Strength Level: Flamebird possesses the normal human strength of a woman of her age, height, and build who engages in moderate regular exercise.
Weaknesses:
Misc (optional)
Equipment:
Transportation: No transportation.
Weapons: Costume is fireproof and insulated, perfect for both cold and hot weather.
Utility belt - Flamebird carries a utility belt with individual compartments containing such items as gas bombs, gas mask, flare, flashlight, radio/transmitter, handcuffs, and first aid kit.
Billyclubs - Matching billyclubs are apart of Flamebird's arsenal. She can use these weapons for offense and defense maneuvers.
Batarang - Flamebird's "batarangs" can be used in numerous ways. They can be used as throwing devices able to disarm an opponent, knock the opponent unconscious, or slice threw an object. Her batarangs have also been used in combination with a line to confined an opponent. She can also use this line to send an electrifying current through it.
Flare Lenses - Flamebird possesses flare emitting contact lenses. This device is most likely to catch any unsuspecting opponent off guard. Just look into her eyes and ZAP!
Tracer - This device helps Flamebird track anything she attaches it to. The tracking range of the tracer is not yet known.
Grappling Hook with Line - A staple in Flamebird's ever growing arsenal. The grappling hook with line enables Flamebird to be mobile, swinging from rooftop to rooftop. She also uses it to swoop down on an opponent and disarm him/her.
Sample RP Post
Alter Ego: Flamebird, (Formerly) Bat-girl.
Status
Occupation: Student, professional tennis player, crime fighter.
Marital Status: Single.
Legal Status: Citizen of the United States with no criminal background.
Group Affiliation(s): Titans West (disbanded), Titans LA (existed briefly)
Origin
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California.
Known Relatives: Parents unknown, but an "Aunt Kathy" is often mentioned.
History
Even for the beauty-saturated environment of Southern California, Bette Kane was exceptionally attractive, so much so that she was winning beauty contests and absorbing adulation before she could walk on her own. Fiercely competitive, she sought out other challenges, ones where her hard work and talent, not just the beauty she was born with, would make her a winner. Tennis, gymnastics, and swimming became her favorite activities, sports where she could compete, excel, and enjoy the cheers of an adoring audience. That attention helped her to ignore the fact that her aggressive nature was leaving her with fewer and fewer friends; few of Bette's friends had the energy to withstand her constant competitiveness.
Finding herself without suitable peers and needing a new challenge, Bette chose her next goal: Robin (Dick Grayson). Years earlier, she'd traveled to Gotham City for a national beauty pageant. There she'd caught sight of Batman and Robin swinging across the skies and had been immediately struck by the image of someone just her age out risking his life with only his skills for protection. For years she nursed a secret crush on Robin, sending him fan letters, making herself a "Robin" suit, practicing swinging from a rope bed to the old oak tree in her backyard, but she never let anyone else in on her interest until she created and unveiled her own avian persona, Flamebird. She based her character's style on her own athletic skills, now at an Olympics level, and added her own natural flamboyance to top it off.
Flamebird appeared briefly around California, stopping small crimes, staying to pose for pictures and reap all the available publicity, but never managing to achieve her goal of attracting Robin to California. Frustrated, Bette threw herself back into her high school life, forsaking her now-professional athletic activities. Previously a poor student, she decided to approach school as another challenge, attacking her studies with the same spirit she'd previously shown for meets and matches, so she graduated near the top of her class.
Deciding she had no interest in college, she pursued her abandoned tennis career, making a stunning comeback at age eighteen. She was on top of the world, but she was bored. Nothing matched the excitement she'd experienced while playing Flamebird.
While on tour, she came up with the idea she felt would be sure to gain Robin's attention: forming a Titans club of her own. She zealously stalked and invited all youthful west-coast super-heroes to join her new "Titans West," but despite Bette's enthusiasm, personality conflicts and the long-distance commute made the club's tenure a short one. Although the Titans West did manage to meet the east-coast group, the Teen Titans, Flamebird's reception from Robin was a cool one and she was bitterly disappointed - yet not so much that she abandoned her pursuit. If anything, the short meetings with Robin (whom she now knew to be Dick Grayson) left her with a good excuse to keep in contact.
Flamebird aided the Titans again during the Technis Imperative conflict, which involved the Justice League as well as all Titans, past and present. Flamebird hoped to be invited for membership, but didn't make the cut.
After a recent confrontation with Nightwing, Bette was forced to reexamine herself and her role as Flamebird. A fire ignited inside Bette that she hadn't felt before: the fire of a hero. She hopes to spread it to others in need of confidence and motivation. Along with a new outlook and costume, she helped Beast Boy defeat the shape-shifting Gemini along with bounty hunters Fear & Loathing. After aiding Beast Boy on the case, the two heroes became fast friends. Bette encouraged Gar to reform Titans West, but he was apprehensive.
Later, Beast Boy's obnoxious cousin Matt took it upon himself to hold a membership drive party for an all-new Titans West. Gar reluctantly agreed to have the team re-form, and Titans West was re-dubbed Titans L.A. - with members that included Beast Boy, Flamebird, Herald, Bumblebee, Terra, Hero Cruz, Captain Marvel Jr. and Bushido. But Titans L.A. was over before it even began; No one had any real devotion to the team. Desperation was obvious when Beast Boy and Flamebird even tried to recruit the displaced DEO orphans into Titans L.A.
After Superboy's tragic death during the Infinite Crisis, the Teen Titans faced a year of heartache and turmoil. Flamebird joined the team for a short time, but later quit. The group remained in constant upheaval until Robin returned and reorganized the Titans into a team.
Although Bette is more focused on her role as a super-hero, she still puts a lot of energy into her schoolwork at UCLA, where she majors in sports medicine.
Characteristics
Age: Twenty-three (23)
Height: 5'6
Weight: 123 lbs
Eyes: Green
Hair: Blond
Unusual Features: No.
Personality:
Bette is an extremely determined young woman. She loves to laugh and smile with friends and it takes a lot to really upset her. Bette tends to get obsessed with one thing and to keep that going for a long while. She isn't the type to run from a fight and will instead, meet it head on. Bette loves the rush of crime-fighting which is one of the few reasons she became Flamebird once more. The heroine is super competitive and lives to win. She is also very flamboyant and shows it in both forms. (Flamebird- Flamboyant. Kinda goes together.) She yearns for excitement and often puts herself into danger becuase of it. Usually she gets out of it. Though she has an above average IQ, Bette often doesn't think ahead. Much like Bart Allen.
Powers
Known Powers: None.
Known Abilities: Flamebird is an Olympic level athlete, acrobat and swimmer, trained for strength and endurance. She is trained in several forms of martial arts, with kick boxing as her specialty.
Strength Level: Flamebird possesses the normal human strength of a woman of her age, height, and build who engages in moderate regular exercise.
Weaknesses:
Misc (optional)
Equipment:
Transportation: No transportation.
Weapons: Costume is fireproof and insulated, perfect for both cold and hot weather.
Utility belt - Flamebird carries a utility belt with individual compartments containing such items as gas bombs, gas mask, flare, flashlight, radio/transmitter, handcuffs, and first aid kit.
Billyclubs - Matching billyclubs are apart of Flamebird's arsenal. She can use these weapons for offense and defense maneuvers.
Batarang - Flamebird's "batarangs" can be used in numerous ways. They can be used as throwing devices able to disarm an opponent, knock the opponent unconscious, or slice threw an object. Her batarangs have also been used in combination with a line to confined an opponent. She can also use this line to send an electrifying current through it.
Flare Lenses - Flamebird possesses flare emitting contact lenses. This device is most likely to catch any unsuspecting opponent off guard. Just look into her eyes and ZAP!
Tracer - This device helps Flamebird track anything she attaches it to. The tracking range of the tracer is not yet known.
Grappling Hook with Line - A staple in Flamebird's ever growing arsenal. The grappling hook with line enables Flamebird to be mobile, swinging from rooftop to rooftop. She also uses it to swoop down on an opponent and disarm him/her.
Sample RP Post
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