Full Name: Phoebe Alice Stride
Nicknames/Aliases: Stride, Gas Mask, The Snake
Age: 46, although she is physically in her early twenties.
Gender: Female
Species: Gorgon/Human Hybrid
Original Canon: Strideâs world was very similar to the one which we inhabit. England, America, China, and all other countries one could think of are all existing as they are now. Humanity goes about their lives as normal, thriving, constantly forming innovations for the rest of the earth to enjoy. By all means, one would find it hardly indistinguishable to the âregular worldâ.
Except for a few...differences.
Supernatural creatures exist among humanity, forming covens, scuffling about themselves, claiming territories as their own. While there are some mortals aware of the existence of these creatures, there are many who are not as lucky- or unlucky, depending on how you view things- to know of them. In an effort to prevent humans from knowing of the supernatural, as well as protecting both man and monster, an organization was created. Known as âThe Supernatural Concealment and Investigation Organization Networkâ- or SCION for short-, the group works to keep the balance between the various species which inhabit the world.
Description: At about 5â4â, âStrideâ is a woman of pale complexion, and even paler hair. Locks of silver fall messily about her face, with several hanging low enough to brush her chin. Her eyes are a strikingly bright yellow, and very much serpentine; nearly all of her eyes taken up by the same color, and pupils slitted. Scales litter her body, showing up as sporadic patches on otherwise regular human skin.
However, Stride has a habit of covering most of her features, leaving much to the imagination. Typically, she dons a pair of goggles over her eyes, and a thin, breathable strip of fabric over her mouth; although when out on battle, she tends to switch these items out for a basic gas mask. Her outfit consists of a maroon jacket over dark shirts, jeans, and a set of work gloves and boots.
Asides from these features, Stride is of Japanese and Greek descent, and, while she can speak the former, prefers speaking in English above anything else.
Personality: Sarcastic, hasty, and generally rough-around-the-edges, Strideâs personality seems to befit the protagonist of a cheesy action movie over a member of a discreet intelligence operation. Her vocabulary is vast enough to make a sailor blush, and is something she often uses to get on the nerves of most decent folk. It doesnât take long for her to give out a few rather...blunt comments if it means getting a rise out of someone. She possesses quite the temper, as well, making her somewhat unpleasant company.
In spite of this, however, sheâs fiercely loyal to both her organization and her companions, working doggedly to get both recognition and admiration between her peers. This results in her being a bit show-offy at times; although when it counts, Stride can be fairly cool-headed and reasonable enough, making her decent enough to work with.
Skills/Powers: While she cannot induce the same symptoms as a pure blooded gorgon, Strideâs gaze can stun anyone who meets her eyes, inducing an effect similar to being tazed in the victim- muscles locking, and waves of pain flooding their body. If Stride were to hold her gaze for too long, it is very much possible that her power could turn deadly. Sheâs also talented with use of firearms- especially with her dual H&K MP7A1s- and fairly decent in terms of hand-to-hand combat. Her heritage also grants her a heightened healing factor, which, again, while not as strong as a gorgonâs, heals minor wounds fairly quickly and keeps her from aging much.
Aside from those, Stride also boasts the basic knowledge of most SCION fighters on squaring off with the supernatural, and has a good head for numbers.
Weaknesses: Strideâs pride tends to be her biggest weakness, as, in efforts to prove herself, she will often charge headfirst into a confrontation. Sheâs willing to perform dangerous stunts- a trait of hers only worsened by her fighting style, which, when left up to her, focuses on getting closer than most long-ranged weapon users would. Using her gaze for too long tends to draw energy from her, and, along the lines of her heritage related attributes, Stride is also cold-blooded. There is also the matter of her being a perfectionist; while this leads her to strive for improvement, it also leads to aggression and irritation when she fails to reach her intended goal.
In addition, Stride is rather emotionally underdeveloped, causing her to become frustrated when things donât go her way.
Brief History:Young Phoebe was born as a result of a rather...problematic affair between her mother- a married human woman, and head of a prosperous weapons company- and her father- a gorgon killer-for-hire. As the child didnât exactly resemble the womanâs husband, it was obvious enough that she was a bastard- something that threatened to cause a large stain upon the familyâs reputation. As such, Stride was often kept away from company and shunned, causing her to turn to the various movie and T.V. memorabilia for influence on her personality.
Throughout her years, Stride constantly worked in an effort to become a proper member of the family; although her efforts were made for nothing at the resurgence of SCION. Upon its discovery, her family was quick to send her to join the organization, and she has remained with the group ever since.
Other:
- Holds a deep fondness for 70s and 80s music- rock and grunge, in particular.
- Enjoys painting in her spare time.
