Post by The Fortuna Flush on Aug 13, 2008 16:30:10 GMT -8
Firstly, What is the Fortuna Flush? It is a Gang dedicated to the praise and practice of Chance, Lady Luck, Whatever you would like to call it. They Gamble like it's prayer, and they spend money with complete faith they will win it back. They are cardsharks, and they haven't lost a game in the last 5 years.
1.:: Jack
Age: 17 years old
Powers: Sharp Shooter, Intelligence, Healer
History:
Jack was born to wealthy parents that wanted to keep their reputation, but they sent him away. The Orphanage he grew up in was large and well kept- Chandeliers on every ceiling, and exquisite cuisine every night. The Orphanage had an ingenious built in school, and great teachers. Every single one of them thought of young jack as an amazingly fast learner the moment he walked through the door. He excelled in his studies with astounding ease. But at this day and age, They would understand that this was a power, and accept him with more ease. Although most children in the orphanage were in fact human, the few gifted children there sought him out and attempted to make friends, but soon discovered how cold and malicious in nature this little evil genius could be. None the less, he was still spoiled rotten by the nurses and butlers working there. One day when he was about 13, The people of the orphanage decided to give him the special luxury of leaving the building for a vacation of sorts alone for two weeks into the city. Jack agreed to leave, but did not guarantee his return back. So he set off on his way. He was offered a car ride but denied it, claiming to need the exercise, but really he just wanted to be away from that place. Jack walked through the empty streets that early morning, and looking ahead, saw a boy seemingly about his age get shot by a burley man who immediately dropped his gun and stared at his hands in shock... Jack curiously strolled over to them and took a look at the dying boy, unable to breathe because the shot wound was in his neck. Jack touched the wound where where the bullet went through, and the bullet pulled itself out of the boy, to Jack's interest, and the blood began to heal over... As the boy was still gasping and trying to understand this turn of events, Jack walked over to the astounded husk of a man, and the 13 year old picked the gun off the ground and lifted it to the mans head and shot him, with a seemingly apologetic smile. Jack pocketed the gun and smiled at the boy who was managing to stand on his own now. "What is your name?" He asked politely, and the boy replied, "M'name's Shark... " Before smiling broadly, "and I'm so lucky that you showed up when you did..." This started the Fortuna Flush. Jack and Shark began to run a Gambling hall after that, although they both believe in Luck for different reasons. For Jack, it is because ever since Shark had joined him, He has only been gaining wealth.
Appearance: Jack has black hair with the part down the side. His dark brown eyes are thoughtful and calculating, and he is very pale. His build is slight, and lanky, but he is quite fit. His face is sharp and very distinct looking...He usually dresses in black suites...
Personality: Jack is cold, devious, intelligent, sophisticated, charming, and manipulative. He rarely shows true feelings, but rather a neutral emotion expressed toward everything. He is quite serious but does have a sense of humor, of course it is a bit bizarre to normal tastes. He is a terrible spender. He spends money frivolously and sees no problem with it. The rest I suppose you shall find out...
Code words: Do you know... the muffin man?
3.:: Roulette
Age: 16
Power: Beauty which makes people fall under an enchantment
History: Roulette was born in a pleasant Middle class neighborhood with both her parents. Her life was incredibly lovely as she was a child as everyone loved her and she could not figure out why, but everyone doted on her. She soaked it up however, collecting porcelain dolls and huge teddy bears and bunnies. She got whatever she wanted.
When Roulette was around the age of 12 she left the house and noticed some people looking at her strangely. She greeted them naively and they told her to stop looking at them like that. She wondered in what manner was she looking at them and apologized. The shuddered and told her she was a gifted, and explained what they could tell about her power from first glance. She learned she could make people adore her, anyone that saw her face.
Roulette went home again and became worried about the adoration from her parents were merely unconscious use of her power. So Roulette began dressing herself up again-- tried covering her hair, and wearing masks, and her parents did seem slightly different each time... Roulette suddenly began questioning all she believed was true about herself. Did her parents even truly love her? Roulette didn't want to know the real answer to that question, and so she ran away when she was 14 and on a rainy day stumbled across the Casino in the city. Shark and Jack were there spinning the roulette, and she walked into the building not knowing exactly what to expect... Jack noticed her and gave a small grin, motioning for her to join them. Roulette's luck has been amazing ever since, and she discovered how great she was at Conning people, as it was one look and people were hooked. Although, as she was previously spoiled, she still insists on having things her way, and she always very extravagant. Jack and Shark have taught her all about gambling and she has become quite good at it. She noticed that like the other kids that had told her about her powers, these boys also were immune to her beauty...
Appearance: Roulette has curly blond hair and a soft face. Her lashes are long and she looks like a doll. Her eyes are a glossy enchanting blue, occasionally fluttered by her long black eyelashes. She likes dressing herself up in fancy clothing, and when she needs to feel normal, she dresses in the only power-proof outfit she has. A white hoodie with bunny ears out of the hood, and a pair of night vision goggles. while wearing it, everyone treats her as they would anyone else if they were dressed normally. No one seems to notice that she is wearing a strange sort of costume when she is in it...
Personality: Inwardly Roulette is insecure and uneasy about herself and her relationships with others, as she is paranoid that it's all a lie. But Outside, Roulette is fun loving and flaunty, but doesn't go too far. She is, after all, Chaste. She can by quite shy also...
2.::Shark
Age: 17
Power: Super Strength
History: Shark grew up in the slums with his mom. His Dad was always going on a business trip or something, but he had heard rumors that he was with another woman in a different city, and he visited his son and wife less and less often until finally he just didn't come home at all...
In the slums, Shark's Mom tried her hardest to make life good for her son. She taught him right from wrong as best as she could, and Shark learned good morals. Shark helped out at home while his mother went to work at her low wage job... It was hard, but they carried on, making the best of it.
But one day, when shark was about 10, His mother got sick. Shark brought her to the hospital but they didn't have nearly enough money to afford the treatments. Shark became strong for his mother, and took care of her. He took over her job at the factory and took over the house work too... He cared deeply for his mother, and one day when he was 13, Shark's mother was worse than ever, and he got fired from the factory for daydreaming during work. Shark needed to get his mother some food, so stopped by the bakery. He simply didn't have enough money to pay for the loaves, or even the half loaves! Shark saw the burly man's back turn and spontaneously grabbed a loaf and ran towards his house, getting away with the steal. But when he got there, his mother was... gone... She had died while he was out, and Shark's earth shattered in that moment. He clutched to that loaf of bread as he watched the men take her away on a stretcher. Shock flooded his system as he numbly walked down the streets, somehow unable to cry. In the back of his mind, he was once again convincing himself to be strong. Be strong for her memory... He felt something tug at his coat and looked down to see a little girl smiling at him, glancing at the bread. Shark did not feel hungry himself and certainly wasn't going to waste food and so handed it to her. Shark smiled warmly. Giving just felt so good. He decided to become like the robin hood character he had heard about from his mother. Shark was quite certain no safe place would take a 13 year old boy on for work, so he would simply be a thief. That was his irrational conclusion. So for the next few months, he survived by stealing food and feeding his new companions- children who had been dumped on the street, and had no place to go. Shark found joy in helping others, and found it like a calling. Then one day, He got Caught stealing. Ironically he was stealing from the same baker he stole from the day his mother died. The baker was rash and ran after him with a gun. The burly man was surprisingly quick, and was just as fast as he was. So as Shark, the Baker Fired his pistol, and the bullet struck Shark's neck. Shark fell, sure he would die. But then there was a light shining beneath his eyelids, and suddenly everything turned back to normal. He stood up and saw Jack standing in front of the Baker, and saw the shot. Since then, Shark became Jacks best friend, and since then, they found a place in the Casino and gambled with the owner. They won the place and haven't been more lucky since.
Personality: Shark is a Really good guy. He is honest and trustworthy and Loyal, especially to his friends and the Casino.
Appearance: Shark has White hair and a gangster punk look goin' on... He has a medium build and a black jacket on most of the time. He does smoke, and can at times be seen with a cigarette...
1.:: Jack
Age: 17 years old
Powers: Sharp Shooter, Intelligence, Healer
History:
Jack was born to wealthy parents that wanted to keep their reputation, but they sent him away. The Orphanage he grew up in was large and well kept- Chandeliers on every ceiling, and exquisite cuisine every night. The Orphanage had an ingenious built in school, and great teachers. Every single one of them thought of young jack as an amazingly fast learner the moment he walked through the door. He excelled in his studies with astounding ease. But at this day and age, They would understand that this was a power, and accept him with more ease. Although most children in the orphanage were in fact human, the few gifted children there sought him out and attempted to make friends, but soon discovered how cold and malicious in nature this little evil genius could be. None the less, he was still spoiled rotten by the nurses and butlers working there. One day when he was about 13, The people of the orphanage decided to give him the special luxury of leaving the building for a vacation of sorts alone for two weeks into the city. Jack agreed to leave, but did not guarantee his return back. So he set off on his way. He was offered a car ride but denied it, claiming to need the exercise, but really he just wanted to be away from that place. Jack walked through the empty streets that early morning, and looking ahead, saw a boy seemingly about his age get shot by a burley man who immediately dropped his gun and stared at his hands in shock... Jack curiously strolled over to them and took a look at the dying boy, unable to breathe because the shot wound was in his neck. Jack touched the wound where where the bullet went through, and the bullet pulled itself out of the boy, to Jack's interest, and the blood began to heal over... As the boy was still gasping and trying to understand this turn of events, Jack walked over to the astounded husk of a man, and the 13 year old picked the gun off the ground and lifted it to the mans head and shot him, with a seemingly apologetic smile. Jack pocketed the gun and smiled at the boy who was managing to stand on his own now. "What is your name?" He asked politely, and the boy replied, "M'name's Shark... " Before smiling broadly, "and I'm so lucky that you showed up when you did..." This started the Fortuna Flush. Jack and Shark began to run a Gambling hall after that, although they both believe in Luck for different reasons. For Jack, it is because ever since Shark had joined him, He has only been gaining wealth.
Appearance: Jack has black hair with the part down the side. His dark brown eyes are thoughtful and calculating, and he is very pale. His build is slight, and lanky, but he is quite fit. His face is sharp and very distinct looking...He usually dresses in black suites...
Personality: Jack is cold, devious, intelligent, sophisticated, charming, and manipulative. He rarely shows true feelings, but rather a neutral emotion expressed toward everything. He is quite serious but does have a sense of humor, of course it is a bit bizarre to normal tastes. He is a terrible spender. He spends money frivolously and sees no problem with it. The rest I suppose you shall find out...
Code words: Do you know... the muffin man?
3.:: Roulette
Age: 16
Power: Beauty which makes people fall under an enchantment
History: Roulette was born in a pleasant Middle class neighborhood with both her parents. Her life was incredibly lovely as she was a child as everyone loved her and she could not figure out why, but everyone doted on her. She soaked it up however, collecting porcelain dolls and huge teddy bears and bunnies. She got whatever she wanted.
When Roulette was around the age of 12 she left the house and noticed some people looking at her strangely. She greeted them naively and they told her to stop looking at them like that. She wondered in what manner was she looking at them and apologized. The shuddered and told her she was a gifted, and explained what they could tell about her power from first glance. She learned she could make people adore her, anyone that saw her face.
Roulette went home again and became worried about the adoration from her parents were merely unconscious use of her power. So Roulette began dressing herself up again-- tried covering her hair, and wearing masks, and her parents did seem slightly different each time... Roulette suddenly began questioning all she believed was true about herself. Did her parents even truly love her? Roulette didn't want to know the real answer to that question, and so she ran away when she was 14 and on a rainy day stumbled across the Casino in the city. Shark and Jack were there spinning the roulette, and she walked into the building not knowing exactly what to expect... Jack noticed her and gave a small grin, motioning for her to join them. Roulette's luck has been amazing ever since, and she discovered how great she was at Conning people, as it was one look and people were hooked. Although, as she was previously spoiled, she still insists on having things her way, and she always very extravagant. Jack and Shark have taught her all about gambling and she has become quite good at it. She noticed that like the other kids that had told her about her powers, these boys also were immune to her beauty...
Appearance: Roulette has curly blond hair and a soft face. Her lashes are long and she looks like a doll. Her eyes are a glossy enchanting blue, occasionally fluttered by her long black eyelashes. She likes dressing herself up in fancy clothing, and when she needs to feel normal, she dresses in the only power-proof outfit she has. A white hoodie with bunny ears out of the hood, and a pair of night vision goggles. while wearing it, everyone treats her as they would anyone else if they were dressed normally. No one seems to notice that she is wearing a strange sort of costume when she is in it...
Personality: Inwardly Roulette is insecure and uneasy about herself and her relationships with others, as she is paranoid that it's all a lie. But Outside, Roulette is fun loving and flaunty, but doesn't go too far. She is, after all, Chaste. She can by quite shy also...
2.::Shark
Age: 17
Power: Super Strength
History: Shark grew up in the slums with his mom. His Dad was always going on a business trip or something, but he had heard rumors that he was with another woman in a different city, and he visited his son and wife less and less often until finally he just didn't come home at all...
In the slums, Shark's Mom tried her hardest to make life good for her son. She taught him right from wrong as best as she could, and Shark learned good morals. Shark helped out at home while his mother went to work at her low wage job... It was hard, but they carried on, making the best of it.
But one day, when shark was about 10, His mother got sick. Shark brought her to the hospital but they didn't have nearly enough money to afford the treatments. Shark became strong for his mother, and took care of her. He took over her job at the factory and took over the house work too... He cared deeply for his mother, and one day when he was 13, Shark's mother was worse than ever, and he got fired from the factory for daydreaming during work. Shark needed to get his mother some food, so stopped by the bakery. He simply didn't have enough money to pay for the loaves, or even the half loaves! Shark saw the burly man's back turn and spontaneously grabbed a loaf and ran towards his house, getting away with the steal. But when he got there, his mother was... gone... She had died while he was out, and Shark's earth shattered in that moment. He clutched to that loaf of bread as he watched the men take her away on a stretcher. Shock flooded his system as he numbly walked down the streets, somehow unable to cry. In the back of his mind, he was once again convincing himself to be strong. Be strong for her memory... He felt something tug at his coat and looked down to see a little girl smiling at him, glancing at the bread. Shark did not feel hungry himself and certainly wasn't going to waste food and so handed it to her. Shark smiled warmly. Giving just felt so good. He decided to become like the robin hood character he had heard about from his mother. Shark was quite certain no safe place would take a 13 year old boy on for work, so he would simply be a thief. That was his irrational conclusion. So for the next few months, he survived by stealing food and feeding his new companions- children who had been dumped on the street, and had no place to go. Shark found joy in helping others, and found it like a calling. Then one day, He got Caught stealing. Ironically he was stealing from the same baker he stole from the day his mother died. The baker was rash and ran after him with a gun. The burly man was surprisingly quick, and was just as fast as he was. So as Shark, the Baker Fired his pistol, and the bullet struck Shark's neck. Shark fell, sure he would die. But then there was a light shining beneath his eyelids, and suddenly everything turned back to normal. He stood up and saw Jack standing in front of the Baker, and saw the shot. Since then, Shark became Jacks best friend, and since then, they found a place in the Casino and gambled with the owner. They won the place and haven't been more lucky since.
Personality: Shark is a Really good guy. He is honest and trustworthy and Loyal, especially to his friends and the Casino.
Appearance: Shark has White hair and a gangster punk look goin' on... He has a medium build and a black jacket on most of the time. He does smoke, and can at times be seen with a cigarette...