Name
Nightgem

“Just call me Gem. Seriously.”

Gender
Female

“Not that it matters.”

Appearance
Standing at 5’8”, Gem’s thin, wiry figure often has her confused for male from behind. Not having much in the way of womanly curves, she makes up for that lack of femininity with a gentle smile and large, forest green eyes. She’s not unfit however, and has muscles, though thin, that prove she can handle herself. Her hair is a chalky black color and cut short, her forehead covered by bangs that frequently hang in front of her eyes. She walks and holds herself with a quiet confidence, and her gaze will rarely waver. As for clothes, she can usually be found in baggy pants and either a crop top or something sleeveless, as she finds too much fabric “restricting”, but hates showing off her legs.

Powers
X-Ray Eyes: No, Gem can’t see through your clothes. However, when fighting an enemy, she can pinpoint weak spots without much more than a glance, as well as strengths to avoid.

Dance: Gem is incredibly flexible, able to move in almost unnatural ways. Combined with the strength and balance she naturally possesses, this makes her a deadly enemy to face, and an expert dodger.

Shield: Gem can create a shield out of energy, which she can set up around herself or an ally. It’s shattered after a few blows though, or one very strong one, so don’t expect it to make you untouchable.

Switch: Gem can teleport, in a sense. If she’s touched someone before, she can switch places with them, wherever they are. This is extremely draining though, so don’t expect her to do it often, and in battle it’s virtually useless.

Lead Arms: Even without a weapon, Gem is far from defenseless. When threatened, Gem’s forearms can harden and increase in density, basically making them a living hammer. They can both deal and withstand a great amount of damage. In consequence, this power causes her intense pain, especially when she stops using it and they return to their normal state.

“I have the capability to hurt you. Don’t make me use it.”

Weapon
Gem wields a traditional long-sword, a bit lighter than the average blade but not by much. It’s built for elegant fighting, complete with a guard over the hilt for protection for the wielder. The sheath, in complete contrast to the sword, is old and battered. She wears it almost as a backpack, giving her constant easy access to the weapon.

“….”

Familiar
Gem is usually accompanied by a male White Tiger, who acts just as much her caretaker as her protector. His eyes are a paler imitation of her own, and though he’s seemingly solitary, he’s rather friendly when approached.

“Hard to believe something so beautiful chose me.”

Personality
On the outside, Gem’s personality matches her looks. Confident and mature, she’s very good at keeping herself calm and adapting to new situations. She learns very quickly and easily. You’ll almost never hear her shout, and it often seems as if she doesn’t have a problem with anybody. She’s also very agreeable, and would rather just go along with others if it avoids an argument. She usually has a polite smile for everyone. If asked, however, she is intelligent enough to form her own opinions, and will give them if people want them, but she’ll never go out of her way to disagree.

Stick around with her long enough, however, and you’ll realize she’s actually a very empty person outwardly. She never laughs, though does possess a dry sense of humor and sarcasm. The only aspect of herself she will ever discuss is her martial arts training and ability. She never displays any want or passion, and as a result people begin to wonder if she really feels at all. She actually carries a very low self-esteem, keeps all her worries internal, and puts the weight of the world on her shoulders. Her sense of responsibility is overwhelming, and she’ll often continue like this until she can’t take it anymore. She chooses exercise and training as a way to work off her feelings, and has on multiple occasions overworked herself to the point of passing out.

Other quirks include forgetting to eat unless someone reminds her to, being the deepest sleeper ever, and blinking rapidly when she’s confused.

Final Power
Gem can use the energy from her Shield ability to propel her sword across medium or even long distances, impaling a basic enemy and causing a wound on a boss. She has to throw her sword in order to do this however, and combined with the amount of energy it takes, renders her nearly defenseless after use. It takes her a moment to gather enough energy to use it, and she can only do so when utterly enraged and filled with a desire to kill, meaning she could never use it on an Avatar.

Fighting Style
Gem is all about being up-front. She is very good at handling enemies in a dueling style, meaning one-on-one is her forte. In numbers she can manage herself, but usually needs assistance from her teammates. She is also a defensive fighter, meaning she will usually allow her opponent to make the first move, then attack when he pulls away and is at his most vulnerable. She uses her strength and finesse to her advantage, but is more elegant the brutish if one were to watch her.

Theme Song
Issues by Escape The Fate

Notes
Gem hates being touched. Absolutely loathes it, almost to the point of it being considered a phobia.