History: Very little is known about Shy before her first appearance in The City. But, after more than holding her own against three deadly mercenaries, word starts to spread. She seems haunted by her past at times, but presses forward in spite of it. As for her history and her mission, she keeps them well-hidden. Perhaps she’ll reveal her story to us, in time. Personality: She doesn’t seem to want to be a hero. It’s a role she’s growing into out of necessity. Pensive, often quiet, she will show a wry smile and a glib sense of humor on occasion. She’s deeply caring and protective of her friends, but can be surprisingly harsh to her enemies. And she’s unsure…especially as a “hero” and in combat. When she’s confident and concentrating (two very big intangibles for Shy) she’s wildly impressive to watch, and a little scary. She can be a leader, but has difficulty assuming that role. She struggles to trust or ask for help, but is magnificent as part of a team. Whether she’ll allow herself to fight along side other heroes, or to take a leadership role, is another story. Powers: Even in a world where superheroes exist, her powers are extraordinary, if unrefined. She sees herself as a telekinetic, but her power runs deeper than that. One in one-billion people have the ability to sense, and control, every atom around them. She is one. If physics can allow it, Shy can make it happen. It’s unclear if even she fully realizes the breadth of her powers. There are limitations though. It takes incredible amounts of mental energy to use her powers, and that takes a toll. She suffers migraine-like pain when stressed too hard in battle. Also, she either cannot, or will not, cure disease or resurrect the dead. However, if injured, she can heal someone even if they are an inch from death.
History: Born Rebecca Sadowsky, Roxy is one of those frustrating people that seemingly excels at everything and yet bumbles her way into accomplishing nothing.
She has a younger half-sister, Sandy (who makes sure people know she had that name LONG before Rebecca started calling herself “Roxy”!) The two get along well, but keep each other at a distance due to Roxy’s chosen profession – Mercenary-For-Hire.
An avid outdoors person, Roxy loves the high-octane, thrill-seeker lifestyle that pumps the adrenalin and sometimes lands you in jail. Wildly competitive, she spent a few years engaging in underground “pit fights” where winning paid big and losing often cost dearly. As thrilling as the fights were, constantly hurting people wore on her, and she left that world. She does not speak of this time with Sandy.
Two years ago, she began to develop an interesting set of special powers. However, in typical Roxy fashion, she opted to go the mercenary rout. She hires her skills out for a big pay day instead of embracing the selfless life of a hero. This often lands her on the wrong side of the law. It’s a choice she questions constantly, but does nothing to change. As previously stated, she’s one of those frustrating people…
Personality: Energetic and fun. Loves the spotlight and attention. Sees the funny side of even the darkest things. Then absolutely savage in a fight. Very aggressive and determined. If she could get out of her own way, she might attain the greatness everyone that ever knew her predicted.
She loves the outdoors, and is often seen climbing a mountain, swimming in the ocean or riding her dirt bike through some forest or another.
Romantically involved with another mercenary named “Cut”. They are well-suited as they’re both thrill-seekers, with a slight lean towards idiocy. This is exacerbated when they are together.
Powers: Can control earth powers like rock and water. Also has limited wind control. Can move plants, but only if you want your whole team tangled in vines while the enemy escapes. A deadly hand to hand fighter with martial arts skills few can rival.