Christopher Waltz|| "Chris" || 22 || Shapeshifter || Heterosexual
Abilities
As a shapeshifter, this young man is able to undergo metamorphosis at will, and transform his body into a variety of different forms. He has the possibilities of changing into a number of different appearances, however, he is only limited to two forms when not nourished by the meat of another creature. His first form is that of a West African Lion. With the appearance of a lion, he is also granted the sharp claws of a lion, as well as its roar, superb eyesight, hearing, and sense of smell. He is also very fast in this form, able to outrun most cars with enough energy. (He normally reaches up to 50 mph when sprinting) Since the shapeshifters around Teraton tend to act like law enforcement, Chris primarily uses his lion form whenever he is in a chase, or when having to defend himself/others in a brawl.
His second form is that of a snake. A king cobra, to be exact. In this frightening appearance, Christopher trades his speed and prowess in battle for stealth and silence. Although his sense of smell is heightened as a lion, it reaches its peak ability when he is a snake, which makes his king cobra form perfect for tracking down people who are on the run. With loose jaws, he can produce small yet incredibly powerful attacks by biting enemies or other people who just so happen to get in his way. He can even poison his victims by secreting venom from his fangs, however, doing this takes up a lot of his energy, and he is often left in a weak state after performing such an action. He rarely ever poisons people anyway, as the venom can kill in a matter of seconds, and Chris has qualms with murder.
Skills
Chef- Cooking is just something that comes natural to Chris. He enjoys it and uses it as his own form of meditation.
Leader- Even though he'll let someone else do it if they volunteer, he is a born leader, often times helping people cultivate skills and talents that they never thought they could perform.
Counselor- An excellent source of advice, Chris is good about confronting any emotional problems his friends may have. Interested in psychology, he actually gets pleasure from it.
Writing- Like cooking, writing is also something that comes naturally to him. This isn't always a good thing, however, as he tends to send REALLY long text messages...
Weaknesses
Awkward- Although he may be friendly, courageous, and outgoing, there are some times when Chris can become shy and awkward. This usually happens when he's embarrassed or nervous.
Stubborn- Tenacious might be a better word to use. Sometimes he'll never give up on something until he sees it through, which can be good and bad. Combined with his selfless personality, this can make him a great candidate to become a martyr.
Nut Allergy- He is almost fatally allergic to nuts, which has caused him a great deal of trouble and trauma in his childhood. He usually carries an epipen around with him for safe measure, but sometimes he forgets to take it with him...
Full Moons- Full moons are nightmares for shapeshifters, because once it shows, they are forced to transform uncontrollably. Unfortunately, full moons also cause Chris to become unstable mental-wise. He always prepares for full moons so that he doesn't hurt anyone while they occur.
Fears
| Getting caught in a tornado | Losing a loved one | Burning to death | Getting stabbed with a knife or any other insanely sharp object | Drowning | Solitude for very long periods of time |
Likes
Skateboarding | Psychology | Playing bass guitar | Fine wines | Socializing | Animals | Basketball | Video Games | Roller coasters | His powers | Friends and family | His job | Warm climates | Helping others | Making people laugh | Journalism | Parties | Conventions | Turning into new animals and forms | Baseball | Technology | Graphic novels | Hats | Swords | Exploration | Rock music | Fancy cars | Cities | Kayaking | Ancient culture | Family history | Werewolves | Forests | Camping | Chess |
Dislikes
| Full moons | Nuts | Bigotry | Greed | Wasps | Boredom | Cold weather | Hurting others | Ignorance | Judgement | Unnecessary fighting | Confusion | Getting sick | Anxiety | Awkwardness | Death | Exams | Stupid theories | Tight spaces | Headaches | Motion sickness | Dehydration | Fatigue | Mind games | Pride | Anything bad happening to those he loves | Feeling alone | Insults | Pugnacious people | Heavy textbooks | Stress | Bad movies and poorly-written books | Containment and little freedom |
| Righteous | Determined | Dynamic | Adventurous | Stubborn | Humanitarian | Brave | Caring | Outgoing | Awkward |
Chris tries to live as though he is the protagonist of his own movie. Constantly looking for action and adventure, he is dynamic, energetic, friendly and also somewhat impatient. Even if he has nothing to do, he will find something, as he always wants to keep himself active. Warm and enthusiastic, he has a bright spirit and is always capable of gaining more potential and new opportunities. He has a great work ethic, and will push himself to work harder when he wants or needs to. With his determination and ability to learn quickly, he is capable of anything if he sets his mind to it. While also having a sound body and an intelligent mind, Chris is a master when it comes to reading emotions. He gives good advice to people with problems that particularly deal with emotions. In fact, he finds joy from it, as he is studying psychology in college and is interested in learning the behaviors of people and their minds.
A compassionate humanitarian, Chris cares for his friends and family to an enormous extent, and falls into deep despair when he sees one of them hurt or broken. He is even susceptible to the emotions of strangers as well, and has been known to help people he barely even recognizes. There are times when he likes to play sheriff around Teraton, as he is part of the shapeshifter pack. However, Chris never abuses his power, and refuses to convict an innocent person of a crime without proof. He stands for this even if there is a good chance the person accused is actually guilty. In addition to what he stands for, Chris has his own set of values/morals that he lives by. He, unfortunately, is physically and mentally incapable of breaking the strong set of rules he establishes for himself, and feels abnormally uncomfortable if he does become a little rebellious. For example, you shouldn't expect to find Chris in a wild, free-for-all sort of party.
Although most people view Chris as being a "good guy" and some go as far as to call him "adorable", (he flails his arms up and down when anyone calls him that word, whether it be jokingly or for real) he's not perfect, and still has his flaws like everybody else on the planet. He tends to be stubborn, or "tenacious" as he calls it. Although he lacks the restraint to give up on certain situations, sometimes it can be for the worst. He's also very antsy and impatient, as he doesn't quite know how to stop moving and constantly requires a good dose of change and excitement in his life. Last but certainly not least, Chris has a reputation of being "the awkward one". Although he's definitely far from the strange and peculiar crowd, there are times when his face turns red and he stutters like someone who doesn't know how to speak. This usually happens whenever he is embarrassed, shocked, completely confused. Although he's good at acting like a gentleman around ladies, he's not good at flirting, and he becomes EXTREMELY awkward and uncomfortable when a girl starts playing around with him.
In conclusion, Chris is a humble leader who's only wish is to the see the world become a better place. With a never-say-die attitude and optimism that can brighten up anyone's day, it's not uncommon for people in Teraton to say that he is incredibly inspiring.
Compared to the many heart-wrenching stories he's heard about other members of the Teraton community, Chris considers his 22-year existence to be fairly normal, as nothing extremely traumatic has occurred in his lifetime. He was born in Secaucus, New Jersey, and lived there as a small child with his parents for only a little while. It wasn't long until the Waltz family packed their bags and moved into New York City only a short distance away. Chris was lucky, as he got to live in an apartment close to the heart of the Big Apple.
As a kid, Chris was extremely insecure. Most of the children in his elementary school accused him of being "different", and choosing to be independent all the time did not help him. Needless to say, he was bullied and picked on, mostly for being a "nerd". He was afraid to make friends, and spent most of his time all by himself. Just when the young boy thought that he would be alone forever, his parents revealed to him and extraordinary secret: he was a shapeshifter.
Apparently, Chris was a natural at his powers, as he had transformed himself into a tiny little snake literally a minute after he was born. The doctor actually fainted, and so Chris's parents had to think up of some pretty exaggerated lies that day. The boy was surprised and excited, but confused. How would he develop his powers and learn to control into his different forms at will? His parents wondered the same question, and so they took him to snowy Vermont to see his aunts and uncles (also shapeshifters). They trained him, and allowed him to see his second form, a lion. They also taught him lessons on how to remain tranquil during a full moon. Filled with a new sort of power, the next time he went to school after winter break, he led the jerky kids who picked on him into an alleyway, and transformed into a lion, scaring them off. They tried to explain what happened to the principal, but of course, she didn't believe them. Because of this, Chris gained an exuberant amount of confidence, giving his parents and family pride.
From then on, Chris grew in popularity, and started to gain many friends. He participated in student council in his late elementary school years, and eventually worked up to becoming president. Growing into a humanitarian, Waltz started to gain interest in helping others, and worked on community service around the city until his parents made him move when he was fourteen. They landed in Teraton, and Chris quickly gained acceptance among the community. When he was fifteen, Chris started to gain interest in psychology due to his own research on the study. He also started to learn to appreciate writing more when he was fifteen, and began to document his research in psychology. Eventually, he graduated high school with high marks, and is now in college studying Psychology as his major, and criminal justice as his minor. He is a member of the shapeshifter pack in Teraton, and considers them to be his second family. With them, he acts a lot like a law-enforcement officer and manages to catch trouble wherever it arises. He also has a job. You can sometimes catch him working as a waiter in a small cafe by the beach called "Longshots".
Theme Song
Post Acid-Wavves
Flow-Cage the Elephant