Post by anzu on Jan 17, 2012 1:11:15 GMT -7
I'll be an X-man someday.
Name: Bastian Taemin Faust
Code Name: Hermes
Status: Teacher
Age / D.O.B: 20 / December 17
Gender: Male
Powers: In simple terms, Bastian describes his power as enhanced speed. He can operate faster than an average human, and has all the abilities associated with it-- such as accelerated metabolism (healing), phasing, and, theoretically, time travel (though he has never attempted it).
Disabilities: Bastian has near-perfect control over his powers. However, he has an equally strict hold on them. His greatest disability is his inability to trust himself to push farther than is necessary. Though he encourages his students to exceed themselves, he gives himself limits and is careful to stick to them. Alternatively, his vulnerabilities are that of an average human’s; he can be killed or injured just the same.
Image credit: Mandy
Physical Description: Standing at an even six feet, Bastian is taller than most. He has a runner’s build, which he keeps hidden beneath meticulously tailored suits. Without them, he seems much younger and thinner, with long, gangly limbs. He keeps his dark hair short, though long bangs frame his face. He wears plain, black-rimmed glasses and is rarely seen donning anything less than formalwear. Though his height could be attributed to his German heritage, his thin frame and pale skin lend themselves to his Korean blood. Additionally, he has a thin scar on his right cheek.
Personality: Bastian is very courteous and polite to everyone. He is also extremely professional and has set boundaries for himself and others. If asked, most people would likely describe him as bland or “fairly nice.” He is friendly enough and is known as an encouraging, though strict professor. Overall, he is an intensely private person and he remains removed from others. He dislikes crowds and rarely does he accept an invitation to meet with someone in a casual atmosphere. He avoids relationships and projects the impression that he prefers being alone.
History: Bastian comes from a wealthy, old-money family. His father is a German business tycoon who operates in the US and his mother is a fomer Korean model-turned-business partner. Bastian grew up with the best of everything and was always under scrutiny. He is used to high expectations and the pressures of his family to do well and succeed. His family is also very high-profile, so the attention of the media is also something he has grown accustomed to.
Bastian discovered his powers at an early age, just barely older than nine, when he realized he could move at extreme speeds. At the time, he was only vaguely aware of the public’s perception of mutants, so he had very little qualms about revealing his powers to his parents. His parents, though surprised, received the news with little trepidation. However, Bastian was forbidden from using his powers in public, at risk of being discovered. Subsequently, he was kept indoors for the majority of his life, raised and taught by nannies and tutors who were paid handsomely to remain silent. In his leisure time, he practiced religiously to hone his powers and learn to control them. He discovered though, an inherent fear of losing the grip he had on his abilities, and has long since kept a limit on himself.
At seventeen, Bastian finally ventured into university, once again warned by his parents to “appear normal.” At eighteen, he dropped out and applied to Xavier Academy, much to the disapopintment of his family. However, although they didn’t stop him, Bastian is under no illusions that he is in their good graces.
Facts/Extras: Bastian has a crippling sweet tooth to the point where he can easily be bribed into doing most anything with chocolate. (That’s not to say he’ll enjoy it though.)
He doesn’t like heights because he once tumbled down a long flight of steps in his parent’s garden and ended up with a deep gash in his face.
Unfortunately, due to his metabolism, it is almost impossible to get Bastian drunk. He would have to drink exhorbitant amounts, and even so, he won’t remain drunk for long.
He is fluent in both German and Korean, as well as English.
Despite his strained relationship with his parents, he still has access to his trust fund; hence, the wardrobe full of ridiculously expensive, and frankly unnecessary, suits.
Name: Bastian Taemin Faust
Code Name: Hermes
Status: Teacher
Age / D.O.B: 20 / December 17
Gender: Male
Powers: In simple terms, Bastian describes his power as enhanced speed. He can operate faster than an average human, and has all the abilities associated with it-- such as accelerated metabolism (healing), phasing, and, theoretically, time travel (though he has never attempted it).
Disabilities: Bastian has near-perfect control over his powers. However, he has an equally strict hold on them. His greatest disability is his inability to trust himself to push farther than is necessary. Though he encourages his students to exceed themselves, he gives himself limits and is careful to stick to them. Alternatively, his vulnerabilities are that of an average human’s; he can be killed or injured just the same.
Image credit: Mandy
Physical Description: Standing at an even six feet, Bastian is taller than most. He has a runner’s build, which he keeps hidden beneath meticulously tailored suits. Without them, he seems much younger and thinner, with long, gangly limbs. He keeps his dark hair short, though long bangs frame his face. He wears plain, black-rimmed glasses and is rarely seen donning anything less than formalwear. Though his height could be attributed to his German heritage, his thin frame and pale skin lend themselves to his Korean blood. Additionally, he has a thin scar on his right cheek.
Personality: Bastian is very courteous and polite to everyone. He is also extremely professional and has set boundaries for himself and others. If asked, most people would likely describe him as bland or “fairly nice.” He is friendly enough and is known as an encouraging, though strict professor. Overall, he is an intensely private person and he remains removed from others. He dislikes crowds and rarely does he accept an invitation to meet with someone in a casual atmosphere. He avoids relationships and projects the impression that he prefers being alone.
History: Bastian comes from a wealthy, old-money family. His father is a German business tycoon who operates in the US and his mother is a fomer Korean model-turned-business partner. Bastian grew up with the best of everything and was always under scrutiny. He is used to high expectations and the pressures of his family to do well and succeed. His family is also very high-profile, so the attention of the media is also something he has grown accustomed to.
Bastian discovered his powers at an early age, just barely older than nine, when he realized he could move at extreme speeds. At the time, he was only vaguely aware of the public’s perception of mutants, so he had very little qualms about revealing his powers to his parents. His parents, though surprised, received the news with little trepidation. However, Bastian was forbidden from using his powers in public, at risk of being discovered. Subsequently, he was kept indoors for the majority of his life, raised and taught by nannies and tutors who were paid handsomely to remain silent. In his leisure time, he practiced religiously to hone his powers and learn to control them. He discovered though, an inherent fear of losing the grip he had on his abilities, and has long since kept a limit on himself.
At seventeen, Bastian finally ventured into university, once again warned by his parents to “appear normal.” At eighteen, he dropped out and applied to Xavier Academy, much to the disapopintment of his family. However, although they didn’t stop him, Bastian is under no illusions that he is in their good graces.
Facts/Extras: Bastian has a crippling sweet tooth to the point where he can easily be bribed into doing most anything with chocolate. (That’s not to say he’ll enjoy it though.)
He doesn’t like heights because he once tumbled down a long flight of steps in his parent’s garden and ended up with a deep gash in his face.
Unfortunately, due to his metabolism, it is almost impossible to get Bastian drunk. He would have to drink exhorbitant amounts, and even so, he won’t remain drunk for long.
He is fluent in both German and Korean, as well as English.
Despite his strained relationship with his parents, he still has access to his trust fund; hence, the wardrobe full of ridiculously expensive, and frankly unnecessary, suits.
