Proton
(Marcus Stevens)
PL 10
Age: 19
Gender: male
Height: 5’11”
Weight: 167 lbs
Eyes: Blue-Grey
Hair: Black
Skin: Tanned
Attributes: [Cost 32 pts.]
STR: 20 +5
DEX: 20 +5
CON: 16 +3
INT: 12 +1
WIS: 14 +2
CHA: 10 +0
Defense: 23 [10 + 5 Dex + 8 Purchased ] [cost 16 pts.]
Initiative: +5 [+5 Dex]
BAB: +8 [cost 24 pts.]
Melee: +13
Ranged: +13
Speed: 30’ [30 Base] / 40’ Flight
Damage: +9 [+3 Con + 6 Power]
Fort: +3 [+3 Con]
Reflex: +5 [+5 Dex]
Will: +2 [+2 Wis]
Hero Points: 5
Flaw: Naive: -5 to Sense Motive (Marcus is a little to trusting of people)
Attacks:
Superpowers:
Density Control: 10 Ranks, Stunt: None, Flaw: No Immovability [Source: Mutation, Cost 40 pts.]
Shrinking: 10 Ranks, Extra: Mighty Mite, Flaw: Linked to Density Control, Only in increase [Source: Mutation, Cost 10 pts.]
Energy Control (Magnetic): 8 Ranks, Stunt: Energy Blast, Extra: Flight, Flaw: Full Power Only [Source: Mutation, Cost 18 pts.]
FEATS: Dodge, Heroic Surge, Power Attack, Rapid Strike, See Invisible [Cost 10 pts.]
Skills: [Cost 12 pts.]
Acrobatics +7 [2 ranks]
Computers +2 [1 rank]
Escape Artist +7 [2 rank]
Gather Information +1 [1 rank]
Hide +6 [1 rank]
Language +1 [1 rank]
Listen +3 [1 rank]
Open Lock +6 [1 rank]
Search +2 [1 rank]
Sense Motive +1 [4 ranks - 5 Flaw]
Sleight of Hand +6 [1 rank]
Spot +6 [4 ranks]
Final Cost: 32 points (Abilities), 16 points (Defense), 24 points (Offense), 68 points (Powers), 10 points (Feats), 10 points (Skills) –10 (Flaws)= 150 points
History (Origin): Like his father before him, Marcus had made his way through life with his muscles. That was all that his parents were concerned about, at least as far as he knew. His father had been a successful wrestler, but a freak accident had prevented him from going on to college with a wrestling scholarship. They insisted that he do well in sports to get a good scholarship and go to college . . . and maybe the Olympics. All other aspects of his life were downplayed. At times, Marcus felt like a show dog more than a son.
With perseverance, Marcus made his parents dream come true. One full ride scholarship to State University, primarily due to winning State Championships in his weight class the last two years. College Wrestling was much more time consuming and hectic, though. His teammates made fun of him and he was the butt of many a practical joke. The topper was a hazing incident which required that Marcus sneak into a nuclear power plant and steal something as proof.
Marcus didn’t think this would be too difficult as his father worked at the plant. Marcus stole his father’s badge and entered the plant on the designated night. He entered without a problem and looked around for something that was unique to the plant. Just when he entered an odd looking room to swipe a lab coat hanging there, the alarms went off and everything went nuts.
Before he knew it, his father was with him saying he had to get out of there. The door sealed and even with both their strength, it wouldn’t budge. Weird glowing light permeated the room and Marcus felt funny. He looked to his father and saw the skin melting away from his face and arms. Horrified Marcus slammed the door with renewed strength removing the door from its hinges. Marcus fled the plant, the lab coat still in hand – he didn’t even realize that he was a quarter of his original height. When he was somewhat safe the shock slowly wore off and Marcus realized his predicament – experimenting he discovered his density, shrinking and strength.
Later that night, at home, Marcus and his mother got word that there was an accident and his father was killed at the plant. The same accident that had given him his wondrous powers had cost his father’s life. There wasn’t even a body for the funeral. The wrestling team passed on the proof considering what happened to his father – after all of that they didn’t even want the lab coat. Marcus kept the coat as a reminder of that day . . . and what price he had to pay for the powers he received.
He spent some of that time trying to redeem himself, using his powers to help others anonymously. He had thought of a code name if he even wanted to go public with them . . . Proton. He was considering whether to do that or not when he received the letter. Obviously, someone had already found out about him.
Personality: Marcus is a horribly shy freshmen in the local college. Only his superior strength and Dexterity (he is a workout freak) have kept him from hiding in corners. When interacting with women, he blushes furiously, and sometimes for no apparent reason – simply nervousness. His shyness isn’t helped by the fact that he is the subject of numerous practical jokes and pranks (as he easily goes along with whatever people tell him). When trying to decide who are leaders and who are followers, Marcus is definitely a follower.
Appearance: Muscular, yet not overtly so, Marcus walks with a confidence in his body. The development of his powers (in secret), has only enhanced his confident. He dresses well for a nineteen year old, wearing Abercrombie or Eddie Bauer as the mood suits him.
