divisionary (do the right thing) | bite hard | safe and sound
"As you get older it is harder to have heroes, but it is sort of necessary."
As you get older it is harder to have heroes, but it is sort of necessary.-Ernest Hemingway
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i d e n t i t y
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xxxxx|| Nicknames || Don, Donny, Paladin
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xxxxx|| Gender || Cismale
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xxxxx|| Age || 27
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xxxxx|| Birthday || October 12
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xxxxx|| Sexuality || Homosexual
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xxxxx|| Hometown || Barden, VA
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xxxxx|| Ethnicity || Indian
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a p p e a r a n c e
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xxxxx|| Height || 6'3"
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xxxxx|| Weight || 190 lbs
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xxxxx|| Hair Color || Black
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xxxxx|| Eye Color || Brown
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xxxxx|| Identifying Features || n/a
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xxxxx|| Description || As a child, Dhani was a mess of gangly limbs, and while heâs certainly grown into himself, he still tends to carry himself the same way he did as an awkward child. Heâs tall, perhaps taller than he would like to be, and stronger than people typically expect him to be. He built himself for function over intimidation, and honestly doesnât care about being underestimated. Years of too much work and not enough sleep has begun to visibly wear on him: he looks as exhausted as he feels, though would deny it. Heâs often somewhat disheveled, always looking as if he dressed himself in a rush and didnât have much time for personal grooming. Still, he tries to look nice, and for that reason he typically keeps his style simple, so that at least he doesnât look like a fashion disaster. His hero gear is mostly practical, with a form-fitting royal blue suit, padded with light armor, but that mostly serves to keep him from completely destroying it, matching combat boots, and a half-mask that keeps his hair and a good portion of his face covered: he tried to full mask, but he felt like he couldnât breath. He wears gloves, but often sheds them to use his powers, so itâs been said that no one knows why he even bothers with them.
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p e r s o n a l i t y
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Dhani has always been the type to act quickly, and often without thinking things through completely. This has carried into his life as a hero: heâs the sort that will rush into a burning building, or run right into a room knowing itâs a trap. Heâd rather put himself in danger than someone else, and if he thinks he can help, he will. His powers make him feel almost invincible, and he certainly acts like it. Rushing into danger, helping teammates and friends with little to no regard for his own health, safety, or energy levels. While he no longer purposely does things that endanger his life, he also doesnât seem to possess a healthy amount of self-preservation. He often recklessly stands up, and speaks out, for what he thinks needs to be done; consequences be damned.
In his personal life, though, he can be pretty reserved. One may wonder if his outspoken opinions are some sort of character, or if-perhaps-the costume makes him feel braver than he really is. He tends to be quiet, and only speaks up when necessary (either when heâs addressed, or something absolutely must be said). He comes off as completely genuine in all that he does or says, however, and there is no mistaking that he is genuinely kind. Heâs a very good listener, and seems to be able to be completely invested and interested in anything a person says, no matter the subject. Some things may fly over his head, and sometimes he may not grasp anything, but he feels that if itâs important enough to talk about, itâs important enough to listen to. Heâs not the best at small talk, or casual conversation, but he tries.
Heâs always been the sort to put himself last, and will push himself past his limits to help those around him. Whether itâs in combat, or just helping a friend through a rough time, he tends to be the first to show up and the last to leave. He tends to be protective of his friends, and will help most anyone-no questions asked. He just cares about people, and always tries to do right by them. Heâs always quick to offer a reassuring smile, or an affirming word, or even a hug.
Heâs never been one for waiting: he wants problems solved, and he wants to be the one solving them. Thatâs what led him to hero work in the first place, seeing problems he knew he could help to solve. He tends to get himself into trouble by refusing to wait to see if a situation will resolve itself, but he never seems to learn. Dhani is a man of action,and in general just doesnât like to wait: lines, cooking, commercial breaks. Waiting around, and having to sit or stand still in general, makes him a little jumpy. He likes to keep things moving, keep life flowing smoothly, and quickly. He can be a little paranoid, looking over his shoulder as if he assumes heâs being followed, but he tries not to let it run his life: he wants to live as normally as he can, all things considered.
In his personal life, though, he can be pretty reserved. One may wonder if his outspoken opinions are some sort of character, or if-perhaps-the costume makes him feel braver than he really is. He tends to be quiet, and only speaks up when necessary (either when heâs addressed, or something absolutely must be said). He comes off as completely genuine in all that he does or says, however, and there is no mistaking that he is genuinely kind. Heâs a very good listener, and seems to be able to be completely invested and interested in anything a person says, no matter the subject. Some things may fly over his head, and sometimes he may not grasp anything, but he feels that if itâs important enough to talk about, itâs important enough to listen to. Heâs not the best at small talk, or casual conversation, but he tries.
Heâs always been the sort to put himself last, and will push himself past his limits to help those around him. Whether itâs in combat, or just helping a friend through a rough time, he tends to be the first to show up and the last to leave. He tends to be protective of his friends, and will help most anyone-no questions asked. He just cares about people, and always tries to do right by them. Heâs always quick to offer a reassuring smile, or an affirming word, or even a hug.
Heâs never been one for waiting: he wants problems solved, and he wants to be the one solving them. Thatâs what led him to hero work in the first place, seeing problems he knew he could help to solve. He tends to get himself into trouble by refusing to wait to see if a situation will resolve itself, but he never seems to learn. Dhani is a man of action,and in general just doesnât like to wait: lines, cooking, commercial breaks. Waiting around, and having to sit or stand still in general, makes him a little jumpy. He likes to keep things moving, keep life flowing smoothly, and quickly. He can be a little paranoid, looking over his shoulder as if he assumes heâs being followed, but he tries not to let it run his life: he wants to live as normally as he can, all things considered.
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f l a v o r
xxxxx|| Likes || Dhani has always loved music and dancing, and much of his childhood and adolescence was spent dancing; both in his room and at family events. He loves the snow, and has never minded the cold if he gets to see some snow as well. Heâs a big animal lover, and has been a vegetarian for much of his life. He loves savory foods, and loves them even more over the holidays. He used to love going camping, though he hasnât gone in years. He wouldnât be able to function without coffee, and he loves how comforting a bowl of good soup can be.
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xxxxx|| Dislikes || Dhani hates the heat, itâs uncomfortable, it causes extra chafing, and just is all around unpleasant. He hates traffic; sitting still in any vehicle is just a recipe for disaster, in his mind. While he used to love movies, he just canât sit still in a loud, dark room long enough anymore. His financial situation is less than secure, and every new bill he gets just fills his heart with dread. He also canât stand unfamiliar places, doesnât have much of a sweet tooth, and never really got a taste for alcohol.
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xxxxx|| Fears || his identity being compromised, failing to protect his family and friends.
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xxxxx|| Secrets || His biggest secret, of course, is his identity. Beyond that, heâs mostly an open book.
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a b i l i t i e s
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xxxxx|| Superhuman Durability || While Dhani isnât bulletproof or anything like that, he is much, much more durable than an average person. Heâs harder to hurt, harder to knock down, and much harder to keep down than some others. Paired with his healing abilities (which often subconsciously work on himself, though he can choose to use them on others), he can be a fairly unstoppable force. While he can still be hurt, heâs just less likely to take serious damage from the sort of work heroes typically do.
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xxxxx|| Healing || Dhaniâs healing powers are most often used on himself, healing up minor scrapes and bruises fairly quickly, and any more serious injuries much faster than an average human. He can also use his abilities on otherâs: sacrificing his own energy to speed up anotherâs healing, and often much more quickly than his powers work on himself. While he canât bring someone back from the dead, he can potentially stabilize someone, stop bleeding, heal wounds. This power is absolutely draining, and can have some serious side-effects for him if he isnât careful. Still, he often uses his powers to heal others until well beyond when he shouldâve stopped to rest, and heâll very likely do it again.
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xxxxx|| Talents || Dhani is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, as well as just generally being in excellent physical shape. He doesnât have many skills that donât revolve around hero work, though he is a decent dancer, even if he doesnât do much dancing anymore.
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xxxxx|| Strengths || Kind, compassionate, able to think quickly, good instincts.
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xxxxx|| Weaknesses || Doesnât stop to rest, too quick to act, tends to be easily manipulated.
h i s t o r y
Dhani had a pretty normal childhood, his parents and his two older sisters were constantly fluttering around, and they lived the best life they could. Dhani never had any heroic ambitions of his own, but he always looked up to the heroes growing up. He never dreamed heâd be like any of them (in fact, he used to dream of being a teacher), but he loved the idea. He was a shy child, always hiding behind his mother and oldest sister, and he didnât come out of his shell until his teenage years.
Dhani was already fifteen when his powers started to manifest, and at first he had no idea what to do with them. For a while, he did things like let his friends hit him with baseball bats, jump out of trees, all sorts of stupid stunts. Being a hero didnât even occur to him, at first. He was too shy to talk to anyone who hadnât been his friend since kindergarten, how was he supposed to stand up against crime and injustice? But it turned out he couldnât ignore things happening around him when he had the power to stop it. It started simply enough; stop a mugging in progress, save a kitten from a house fire, and before he knew it, he was feeling equipped to do the hero thing.
He was in pretty deep before he realized he wasnât ready, and he spent a lot of his teenage years running around, fighting crime. He mostly shadowed other heroes until he turned twenty, then he started setting out by himself, though he still prefers to work with others. He feels almost like he grew up fighting crime, having spent the end of his childhood learning to be a hero. His parents never understood why he seemed to be throwing his whole life away: sleeping in class, suddenly failing assignments. He never told them, but he knows theyâve caught on; still, they just carry on their lives as if no one knows.
He put his entire life into being a hero. He gave up opportunities so they wouldnât get in the way, a social life, potential relationships. Heâs struggled holding down a job that fits with the hours he puts into hero work. He never found a good balance, instead he threw himself fully into heroics, never looking back. He doesnât know what heâll do if he has to stop, what he could do. Being a hero has been his entire life for over a decade, and itâs all he has.
Dhani was already fifteen when his powers started to manifest, and at first he had no idea what to do with them. For a while, he did things like let his friends hit him with baseball bats, jump out of trees, all sorts of stupid stunts. Being a hero didnât even occur to him, at first. He was too shy to talk to anyone who hadnât been his friend since kindergarten, how was he supposed to stand up against crime and injustice? But it turned out he couldnât ignore things happening around him when he had the power to stop it. It started simply enough; stop a mugging in progress, save a kitten from a house fire, and before he knew it, he was feeling equipped to do the hero thing.
He was in pretty deep before he realized he wasnât ready, and he spent a lot of his teenage years running around, fighting crime. He mostly shadowed other heroes until he turned twenty, then he started setting out by himself, though he still prefers to work with others. He feels almost like he grew up fighting crime, having spent the end of his childhood learning to be a hero. His parents never understood why he seemed to be throwing his whole life away: sleeping in class, suddenly failing assignments. He never told them, but he knows theyâve caught on; still, they just carry on their lives as if no one knows.
He put his entire life into being a hero. He gave up opportunities so they wouldnât get in the way, a social life, potential relationships. Heâs struggled holding down a job that fits with the hours he puts into hero work. He never found a good balance, instead he threw himself fully into heroics, never looking back. He doesnât know what heâll do if he has to stop, what he could do. Being a hero has been his entire life for over a decade, and itâs all he has.
writer: nonconformingrole - fc: Rahul Kohli - hex code: #b85c9e
