ID Code: 312705
Full Name: Phoebe Alice Stride
Aliases: Stride, Strider, Medusa
Age: 25
Gender: Female
Rank: Hound - Field Work
Appearance (Human): Clocking in at a neat 5ā4ā, Stride is a woman of pale complexion and even paler hair. Strands of light silver fall sloppily around her face, with the longest hanging long enough to brush her chin- a result of her choosing to cut her own hair whenever it becomes inconvenient. As a direct result of her work, as well as the training that accompanies it, Stride, while slim in build, is also muscular and fit.
Like other Witches, Strideās mutations are a bit hard to miss. Along with the abnormal pigmentation of her hair and skin, patches of what appear to be scales are scattered across her body, appearing sporadically on otherwise human flesh. Her eyes are of a similar nature, almost entirely a bright yellow color, and the pupils slitted like a serpentās. As a result, Stride tends to cover as much of her body as possible with fabrics and armor.
Skills: Stride is extensively trained in combat, being a decent hand-to-hand fighter, and having a level of capability with a variety of weapons. However, her real talent lies as a markswoman- especially when she has her hands on her weapons of choice, her submachine guns.
Witch Mutation/s (If Character is a Witch): Much like the gorgons of ancient lore, the ability granted by Strideās mutation is her gaze. If she were to directly meet someoneās eyes, whether they are an ally or enemy, they would experience an effect equivalent to being shocked with a high powered taser. The experience lasts for as long as Stride locks eyes with the person, stunning them- although if the victimās health is poor, it is likely that the ability could cause cardiac arrest and death.
Preferred Equipment: Twin H&K MP7A1s kept almost permanently at the hip, and a pair of heavily tinted goggles that are kept permanently on her face.
Weaknesses:
- Lacks a fair deal of social tact in most situations.
- Her Witch ability cannot be switched off, and, as a result, leaves her unable to operate without some kind of eye covering around her fellow Hounds. In addition, her mutation causes her to be more susceptible to the cold than others.
- Can get incredibly frustrated and irritable when she fails to reach a goal.
Persona: Surly, sarcastic, and with a vocabulary vast enough to make a sailor blush, Strideās personality can be seen as unpleasant to some, and downright maddening to others. Sheās equal parts aggressive and loud, possesses a temper that can lead her to act childishly when provoked, and throwing out insults and jabs in casual conversation. Needless to say, this hot-bloodedness can make her somewhat unpleasant company at best- especially around those with particularly thin skin. In spite of her attitude and brash nature, however, Stride is undeniably loyal to the Jagd and her coworkers. Her desire for recognition can make her somewhat show-offy at times, but when push comes to shove, she will fight to the bitter end for those she cares about.
Known History: Phoebe was born into a family of relatively wealthy merchants, settled comfortably under the wing of the Lord of their land. While unlucky to have been born with the Witch Gene, Stride was lucky enough to have had parents who, while unnerved by the childās abnormalities, did not outright leave her for dead in a gutter. Instead, they kept her away from company and the world itself throughout her early life- shunning her, but keeping her alive. Upon hearing of the birth of the Wilde Jagd, the family, eager to heighten reputation by aiding the cause (and to get the child off their hands) offered up their Witch daughter. Thus, a young Stride was sent off to join the Hunt.
While Stride has no personal vendetta against the Fragments, she is as fiercely devoted to the cause as others, viewing the Jagd as a new family of sorts.
Other:
- Has a good head for numbers.
- Enjoys painting in her spare time.