Post by Balthasar Levine on Jun 23, 2011 13:06:01 GMT -8
Levine, Balthasar
DEMIGOD
6th Year at Camp
Age: 17
Son of Athena
Alliance: Rebel
DEMIGOD
6th Year at Camp
Age: 17
Son of Athena
Alliance: Rebel
Appearance:
Eye(s): Silver
Hair: Blonde
Height: 5' 10"
Build Type: Lean and moderately muscular
Brief Description: Balthasar has striking silver eyes. His hair is blonde and naturally curly, which he hates. He usually straighten his hair, because he thinks it's ugly. He keeps he whole hair straightening thing a secret. He has low body fat on him and has some muscles, but they aren't bulging or anything.
Background:
Mortal Parent(s): Shane Levine{deceased}
Other Family: None
Pets: none
Brief History: Shane Levine is a Cinderella rags to riches story. He started with humble beginnings in New York, but he was brilliant and resourceful. By the age of 18 he had gotten a full ride scholarship for business. Shortly after graduating college he started a business that flourished five years later. As the years past he used his intellect and way with words to make a very prosperous company in New York. This attracted the attention of Athena. They had a romance that lasted for a couple months then they went their separate ways. Nine months later she appeared again, explained who she was and gave him Balthasar. She then disappeared from Shane's life. He was delighted to have an heir for his business and to of attracted the goddess of wisdom.
While he was growing up, his father expected big things from Balthasar. Many tutors were hired to teach him and expand his mind to new horizons. Shane even enrolled Balthasar into an expensive private school. His dad would encourage him to make friends as they were vital in the business world. It was a lot of stress on Balthasar's part, but he knew he could take it. While he grew his dad already told him who his mom was. While he took pride in being a demi-god his dad made sure he learned humility and modesty. He had hardly bought him unnecessary distractions such as video games or ipods. (He let him have a TV with only basic cable for the news and discovery channel).
Balthasar put up with his very demanding father and always worked hard to please him, the problem was that he was never satisfied.His dad kept telling him to do more and learn more. When he was eleven Shane had sent Balthasar to CHB, knowing it was in his son best interest to learn how to defend himself. His first year there he was surprised with the somewhat laid back atmosphere. He didn't have to always schedule thinks and such. He used this time to pursue his own interest and mostly practice thinking that there was always a way to improve himself.This has lead to him developing a serve perfectionist attitude. It reached it's peak when he would do self induced torture at his failures even if they were minuscule. Shane had decided to take him to a therapist who diagnosed him with a perfectionist form of neurosis. After a years worth of visit his dad was confident that Balthasar was able to keep his imbalance in check. At age fifteen his dad had suffered a heat attack and died. The company was left to Balthasar, but the will said he couldn't make any decision until he graduated college.
After his dad's death he decided to stay as a Year-rounder at camp. For the next year h would submerged himself in his studies and practices. he kept trying to get to a level of perfection that his late father would like. When he got over his grief he decided to rest and not study as hard. He wanted to enjoy life. While at camp he initially was for the gods and what they stood for, but that gradually diminished and he found himself loathing them for their pettiness and ways. He is a rebel, but hasn't announced himself one yet.
Personality: Balthasar not as uptight as he is when there isn't a task at hand. He can be very sociable. Often he hates going by his full name and prefers to go by Bal instead. His outgoing personality makes it easy for him to meet people. Balthasar will hide the extend of his Neurosis. It is still easy to see that he is a perfectionist, but he manages to hide just how server it is. Aside from that he also leads toward the side of a a pacifist, where he would rather avoid a fight if there is an option to be diplomatic. He considers the best war is one with out a casualty. He is not a true pacifist, however, if having to defend himself or no other options available he will use force.
Likes:
- Studying/Learning
- Computer
- Practicing his sword
- The City life
- Winning
Dislikes:
- Failing
- Video games
- Spiders
- Cowards
- needless aggression
Skills:
- Excellent liar
- Skilled swords man
- Great memory
- Logical
- Organized
Weaknesses:
- Self doubt/ has tendency to feel inferior
- puts duty before emotions
- Can be critical
- Always wanting to know more and do more
- can be arrogant at times
Passions:
- Learning
- Art
Fears:
- Spiders
- Failure
Hobbies:
- Studying
- Graphic Designs
Fighting Specialty: Melee weapons are Balthasar's best weapons. He has become proficient with the shield and sword combination especially, but if he can swing it it will work to his advantage. He is horrible with long range weapons. A gift from his mom was a wristband with her name in Greek. It will turn into a celestial bronze shield whenever he rubs it.
Describe the extent of your powers/abilities:
Flawed Glance- Balthasar has the ability to see the flaw in design, plan, or technique. If he looks at something and uses this then he can see the flaw and weaknesses. This is only an active ability. It will only point out what a weakness of the object he's looking at. Whether or not he can act on it is Dependant on is skill. Also he has to be physically see it. He has trained to use this and has allowed him to use it for three minutes straight. The longer he uses the worst migraine he develops. It may also be linked to his neurosis so his rationality may suffer as well.
Fatal Flaw: Balthasar's perfectionism is his biggest hindrance. It can make him start projects late or take too long doing something trying to work out the details. He can also see things he find imperfect as abominations When things don't go the way he plans he can tend to panic and become distressed. Anytime he fails he takes it seriously and punishes himself.
Please describe why you think you can stabilize a powerful character. Minimum of two well-developed paragraphs **Big Three Only**:
Please give a brief background on your minor god**Minor Gods Only**:
Theme Song:
Hey dad look at me
Think back and talk to me
Did I grow up according to plan?
And do you think I'm wasting my time doing things I wanna do?
But it hurts when you disapprove all along
And now I try hard to make it
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't pretend that
I'm alright
And you can't change me
'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
I try not to think
About the pain I feel inside
Did you know you used to be my hero?
All the days you spent with me
Now seem so far away
And it feels like you don't care anymore
And now I try hard to make it
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't stand another fight
And nothing's alright
'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Nothing's gonna change the things that you said
Nothing's gonna make this right again
Please don't turn your back
I can't believe it's hard
Just to talk to you
But you don't understand
'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
...
The Puppeteer:
Name/ Alias: KJ
Age: 18
How long have you been role playing?: 2 years in August
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Role Playing Sample:
Vincent felt a crutch from Kalub push against his back directing him forward. He looked to see that it was the dance floor he was being directed. As he looked back at Kalub he got a sly wink and grin from him. Dancing wouldn't be a problem was Vincent's initial thought until he heard the music. It was lighter than the songs before it. His mind raced and heart beat, not sure what to do at the moment. He looked over to Arabella who had her hand out. Vincent calmed himself and decided that at least for tonight he would try to take things simply and not over complicate or over think things. On very rare occasion did he let down his defenses to enjoy the moment, but on equally rare occasion did he dance with a partner.
A small smile formed on his face, "Sure, it does sound fun." Vincent took Arabella's hand and walked to the dance floor. Other people were dancing on the dance floor. Usually this would of made Vincent nervous, but he could careless about the amount of people at the party now. Vincent started to dance to the music. Now that he got a better look at Arabella she looked more like a daughter of Zeus than a Daughter of Poseidon. The dead give away was the intense eyes she had that was common with most children of Zeus. Since this music was as ear shattering as the rest of the selection before it Vincent could hold a decent conversation. "How long have you been at camp?" Vincent said as he danced, he didn't actually expect to do much when he came to the party so making a friend would be a major accomplishment in his book.
A small smile formed on his face, "Sure, it does sound fun." Vincent took Arabella's hand and walked to the dance floor. Other people were dancing on the dance floor. Usually this would of made Vincent nervous, but he could careless about the amount of people at the party now. Vincent started to dance to the music. Now that he got a better look at Arabella she looked more like a daughter of Zeus than a Daughter of Poseidon. The dead give away was the intense eyes she had that was common with most children of Zeus. Since this music was as ear shattering as the rest of the selection before it Vincent could hold a decent conversation. "How long have you been at camp?" Vincent said as he danced, he didn't actually expect to do much when he came to the party so making a friend would be a major accomplishment in his book.
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