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PLAYER
Name: Danni
Journal: 49thidentity
Contact: khajixda @ AIM
CHARACTER
Series: No More Heroes
AU?: No
Full Name: Travis Touchdown
Timeline: After the events of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, but before the epilogue. (Sylvia's dropped him on the curb in front of Motel NO MORE HEROES.)
History: Travis' article at the Suda51 wiki and the article for No More Heroes 2.
Personality:
True to his game's title, Travis Touchdown is anything but a hero. Not a traditional one, at least. He's crude, violent, and a bit of a horndog--a pretty face and a nice figure can sway him into anything--but he's much more than that once one looks a bit deeper. Though he was once entirely selfish, killing for fun and to have a shot at sex with a hot French girl, he's gotten better about sympathizing with others as of late. He's most certainly a jerk when he wants to be, yes, but he can still shut up and listen when it counts. However, the pain of the deaths of his loved ones--his parents several years ago, his half-sister (and by his own hand, no less) three years ago, and his best (arguably only) friend Bishop more recently--has still shaken him and made him occasionally awkward or naive in social situations. (This also applies to romantic relationships: he talks a big game, but most of his experience comes from porn tapes and hentai.) He's been betrayed before and can be hesitant to trust others as a result, so it takes a lot of work to get past his angry otaku exterior. When he does open up and befriend someone, though, he is very loyal and will do his utmost to protect them. Also of note is his persistence in all situations: whether it's exacting vengeance or trying to get laid, Travis doesn't give up on anything easily. Once he sets his mind on a goal, it gets done, no exceptions. He's also quite dedicated to improving his fighting technique; he's always working out or looking out for new moves.
Travis is also a gigantic nerd, if the lightsaber beam katana he won on Ebay an online auction is any indication. Among his loves are wrestling (particularly lucha libre), mecha anime, magical girl anime, video games (particuarly shoot-em-ups), and sci-fi movies and TV shows. He's always spending money on merchandise--his home is completely covered in it. However, his cat, Jeane, always comes first. Travis always treats her to the best of everything, from food and toys to...diet and exercise.
Though violence is usually his first reaction to a problem, Travis takes death and killing very seriously, now that he's seen what the consequences are first-hand. Though he is an assassin, he only kills when it is completely necessary: he views all fights as a test of strength and, as such, always fights fairly. He detests murder without a cause and respects his opponents, especially if they're a good match for him. He's an oddball, yes, but behind it all Travis is reasonably intelligent. He learns quickly. He's known to wax philosophical from time to time, usually when he's questioning himself and his own motives.
He was once unable to kill women--something he's now overcome--but he still maintains his own strange form of chivalry. Though he flirts and flirts, he won't make a move unless prompted, and even then, if it feels wrong (e.g. the girl is crazy or too young), he won't go with it. Which...is something one wouldn't automatically assume from the stuff he watches. (It's okay to ogle a woman as long as they're legal or not real, right? Right?!) Basically, he tries to refrain from hurting women he isn't assigned to fight, and doesn't mack on the underage. He also refuses to kill children.
Long story short, he's grown from a near villain protagonist to a jerk with a heart of gold, and though he's still got a very long way to go before he can become a good guy--if he can ever become a "good guy" at all--he's on his way there.
Powers and Abilities: Travis has trained himself to hold his own, with and without a weapon. Though his style of fighting is a bit haphazard and rough, he's got quite a bit of experience in both swordplay and wrestling, and he's got enough strength to hold his own against a lot of dangerous opponents. He won't hesitate to use force if he needs to. (He'll probably jump at the chance to kill some zombies, actually.) He's also very, very resilient. Part of this comes from the fact that he's a video game character, but he's gone through a lot of really nasty injuries even past comic violence. Punches through the chest, bullet wounds, stabbings, chainsaws, electric shocks, laser beams, explosives...none of these have stopped him for very long.
Starter Inventory: Travis will have his four beam katanas with him, as he carries them on his belt at all times: Tsubaki, Blood Berry, Peony, and Rose Nasty (which is actually a pair of beam katanas, used with one in each hand). Aside from that, all he's got are the clothes on his back. They do not require batteries and are recharged by an up-and-down shaking motion. If this is too much, I would be okay if he lost a few or if they break over time.
Anything else?: Because he's Travis and Travis is a reckless idiot, he runs the risk of doing something very, very stupid. Keeping him alive is gonna be fuuuun, sob. ;; Also, he has the same voice actor as the Medic, which could result in some fun confusion over the radio!
Item of choice: Porcelain Mask
SAMPLES
Network Sample:
[A few grumbled swears can be overheard amidst the static; Travis is fiddling with the walkie talkie he's found.]
--thing's a real piece of-- [Thud. The batteries are starting to die--so, of course, the obvious course of action is to hit the WT.] --hey, is this thing working? Hello?
All right. Two questions for whoever the hell's listening to this. One: where am I? I'm pretty sure this ain't fucking Kansas anymore, unless Toto's rotted and developing a taste for human flesh. Ugly sonuvabitch nearly bit my leg off... And two, how th--
[The distinct crash of breaking glass rings through the air, punctuated by snarls. Something's arrived.]
...shit. Don't these things stay dead...? [An electronic hum. Travis has drawn his weapon. Denim brushes against the microphone as he hastily stuffs the WT in his pocket.] Whatever. Doesn't matter.
You wanna play fetch? Okay. We'll play some fucking fetch.
Thread Link:
From a musebox: Travis deals with the universe sending him a new roommate.
Name: Danni
Journal: 49thidentity
Contact: khajixda @ AIM
CHARACTER
Series: No More Heroes
AU?: No
Full Name: Travis Touchdown
Timeline: After the events of No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle, but before the epilogue. (Sylvia's dropped him on the curb in front of Motel NO MORE HEROES.)
History: Travis' article at the Suda51 wiki and the article for No More Heroes 2.
Personality:
True to his game's title, Travis Touchdown is anything but a hero. Not a traditional one, at least. He's crude, violent, and a bit of a horndog--a pretty face and a nice figure can sway him into anything--but he's much more than that once one looks a bit deeper. Though he was once entirely selfish, killing for fun and to have a shot at sex with a hot French girl, he's gotten better about sympathizing with others as of late. He's most certainly a jerk when he wants to be, yes, but he can still shut up and listen when it counts. However, the pain of the deaths of his loved ones--his parents several years ago, his half-sister (and by his own hand, no less) three years ago, and his best (arguably only) friend Bishop more recently--has still shaken him and made him occasionally awkward or naive in social situations. (This also applies to romantic relationships: he talks a big game, but most of his experience comes from porn tapes and hentai.) He's been betrayed before and can be hesitant to trust others as a result, so it takes a lot of work to get past his angry otaku exterior. When he does open up and befriend someone, though, he is very loyal and will do his utmost to protect them. Also of note is his persistence in all situations: whether it's exacting vengeance or trying to get laid, Travis doesn't give up on anything easily. Once he sets his mind on a goal, it gets done, no exceptions. He's also quite dedicated to improving his fighting technique; he's always working out or looking out for new moves.
Travis is also a gigantic nerd, if the lightsaber beam katana he won on Ebay an online auction is any indication. Among his loves are wrestling (particularly lucha libre), mecha anime, magical girl anime, video games (particuarly shoot-em-ups), and sci-fi movies and TV shows. He's always spending money on merchandise--his home is completely covered in it. However, his cat, Jeane, always comes first. Travis always treats her to the best of everything, from food and toys to...diet and exercise.
Though violence is usually his first reaction to a problem, Travis takes death and killing very seriously, now that he's seen what the consequences are first-hand. Though he is an assassin, he only kills when it is completely necessary: he views all fights as a test of strength and, as such, always fights fairly. He detests murder without a cause and respects his opponents, especially if they're a good match for him. He's an oddball, yes, but behind it all Travis is reasonably intelligent. He learns quickly. He's known to wax philosophical from time to time, usually when he's questioning himself and his own motives.
He was once unable to kill women--something he's now overcome--but he still maintains his own strange form of chivalry. Though he flirts and flirts, he won't make a move unless prompted, and even then, if it feels wrong (e.g. the girl is crazy or too young), he won't go with it. Which...is something one wouldn't automatically assume from the stuff he watches. (It's okay to ogle a woman as long as they're legal or not real, right? Right?!) Basically, he tries to refrain from hurting women he isn't assigned to fight, and doesn't mack on the underage. He also refuses to kill children.
Long story short, he's grown from a near villain protagonist to a jerk with a heart of gold, and though he's still got a very long way to go before he can become a good guy--if he can ever become a "good guy" at all--he's on his way there.
Powers and Abilities: Travis has trained himself to hold his own, with and without a weapon. Though his style of fighting is a bit haphazard and rough, he's got quite a bit of experience in both swordplay and wrestling, and he's got enough strength to hold his own against a lot of dangerous opponents. He won't hesitate to use force if he needs to. (He'll probably jump at the chance to kill some zombies, actually.) He's also very, very resilient. Part of this comes from the fact that he's a video game character, but he's gone through a lot of really nasty injuries even past comic violence. Punches through the chest, bullet wounds, stabbings, chainsaws, electric shocks, laser beams, explosives...none of these have stopped him for very long.
Starter Inventory: Travis will have his four beam katanas with him, as he carries them on his belt at all times: Tsubaki, Blood Berry, Peony, and Rose Nasty (which is actually a pair of beam katanas, used with one in each hand). Aside from that, all he's got are the clothes on his back. They do not require batteries and are recharged by an up-and-down shaking motion. If this is too much, I would be okay if he lost a few or if they break over time.
Anything else?: Because he's Travis and Travis is a reckless idiot, he runs the risk of doing something very, very stupid. Keeping him alive is gonna be fuuuun, sob. ;; Also, he has the same voice actor as the Medic, which could result in some fun confusion over the radio!
Item of choice: Porcelain Mask
SAMPLES
Network Sample:
[A few grumbled swears can be overheard amidst the static; Travis is fiddling with the walkie talkie he's found.]
--thing's a real piece of-- [Thud. The batteries are starting to die--so, of course, the obvious course of action is to hit the WT.] --hey, is this thing working? Hello?
All right. Two questions for whoever the hell's listening to this. One: where am I? I'm pretty sure this ain't fucking Kansas anymore, unless Toto's rotted and developing a taste for human flesh. Ugly sonuvabitch nearly bit my leg off... And two, how th--
[The distinct crash of breaking glass rings through the air, punctuated by snarls. Something's arrived.]
...shit. Don't these things stay dead...? [An electronic hum. Travis has drawn his weapon. Denim brushes against the microphone as he hastily stuffs the WT in his pocket.] Whatever. Doesn't matter.
You wanna play fetch? Okay. We'll play some fucking fetch.
Thread Link:
From a musebox: Travis deals with the universe sending him a new roommate.