ManicMuse
I ax-o-lotl questions.
Can we have him enter the scene as a bus driver for one of the schools coming to the facility maybe?
Still need flaws! lol
Still need flaws! lol
ROUSSEAU , E.
Heroism Meter Aspect Scale Total Courage ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▱ 08 Altruism ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▱▱ 07 Order ▰▰▰▰▰▱▱▱▱ 05 Kindness ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▱ 08 Proaction ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▱▱ 07 Diplomacy ▰▰▰▰▰▰▰▱▱ 07 Composure ▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 07
Ability Statistics Aspect Scale Total Health ▰▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱ 03 Strength ▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 02 Defense ▰▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱ 03 Agility ▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 02 Intelligence ▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 02 Willpower ▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 02 Energy ▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 01 - Full Name
Ernest Rousseau
Nicknames
Ernie
Codename
Diehard
Gender
Male
Age
40
Rank
D
Limiter
N/A
Bluecard
No
Role
Janitor, Busdriver, guy they throw work on because nobody else is there to do it.- Race
Caucasian
Hair
Brown, with a little grey.
Eyes
Brown
Height
5'7"
Figure
Athletic. The strange and somehow magical cross between dad bod and dem fab muscles. His age shows in a few wrinkles and a bit of grey hair.
Notes
Don't let the pic fool you. Ernest isn't that cool, or at least... doesn't normally dress that cool. For the most part, he dresses for his job. You will usually see him sporting a pastel blue jumpsuit. Or pastel green. Pastels are nice. Kids like pastels, right? Doesn't matter! He is too old to worry much about fashion. Thankfully he is good looking enough to rock his usual casual fashion sense outside of work.
Friendly: A thoroughly good guy with an ever present grin. Ernie is laid back and lenient, a man who believes that life is too short to let things get you down. He loves meeting new people and tries to befriend everyone he meets, whether they like it or not. You will see him laughing a lot, as he seems to find joy in everything he does. Exuberant might be a word used to describe him. Child-like might also be word to use. But don't be fooled by his immature gimmicks, there is an intelligence behind his eyes and a method to his madness. but for the most part, you will meet a jolly light hearted man who has no interest in harming anyone. He treats everyone he meets as a friend, even those who treat him with hostility. Just be careful should you take that route, Ernie is very good at playing that game.
Hardworking: Quick to horse around and slack off, one is generally surprised to learn that he is very good at getting things done. He works with an energy and a passion that puts young working lads to shame. He loves what he does, and it shows.Yet he sometimes gets a little too into his work, and works through his breaks, or work overtime just to get something finished.
It's hip to be square: Ernie is too old to care if people thinks he is cool. He thinks he is cool and thats what matters. He is all about that camp. He has a great sense of humor and loves to crack out jokes and puns. He loves himself a good zinger, too. Nothing like a good one-liner. Anyhow, he can easily come off as cheesy or lame to the younger more hip crowd.
Once an agent, always an agent: Ernie isn't all happy go lucky, when times come to put on a serious face, Manny will do just that. Flipping upside down whatever idea you might have had of him. He is a professional, after all, and his government branch was not in the habit of hiring people who can not handle themselves or act accordingly. Ernest can slit a man's throat then go out for ice cream with his daughter immediately after. However, being a soldier for so many years has left it's mark. While he hides it well, a sense of detachment followed him home from the agency.
History
Here is a story, like many of the others I have told before, which begins without any sort of excitement. Ernest Rousseau was born to Graham and Margaret Rousseau, two very kind people with very solid morals. They raised him well. The story that is relevant to tell starts when he was fourteen, when his parents adopted a young girl. Luther. Our Ernie became a big brother that day, and it was a duty he took with much gusto. He bonded with her quickly, and did his best to make sure she felt like one of the family. He loved almost from the start. Not once did he mind her following him around, even if some of "the guys" thought it was uncool, he shrugged it off. He did his best to be a good example for her.
It wouldn't last forever, of course, as once he got out of high school he went to college. He stayed there a few years and got his bachelor's degree, until he found his calling and joined the police force. He applied himself dutifully and was eventually transferred to the FBI. His work in the field caught the eye of the Commonwealth who asked for him specifically. And thus... he soon found himself working as one of the Agency of the Commonwealth responsible for fighting against the illegal activities of rogue vigilantes and super villains. It was a dangerous job, but Ernie was more than willing to contribute and do his part to ensure his country was a safer place.
During all this time, he had met a field nurse, A young (at the time) Priscilla Tannenbaum. The two hit it off quite well, got married, bought a home, and had a lovely daughter together. It was high point in his life, and they were quite happy. So it was, life would continue for the next many years. Ernie out fighting the terrors that threatened the country as a model agent, Priscilla transfered to local hospital so she could raise young Kelly.
Like many good things, it did not last. Priscilla was diagnosed with an advanced stage cancer. Ernest took leave from the agency to care for her, and help with Kelly... but nothing could be done. She died two years later, when Kelly was eight years old. Needless to say... the Rousseau family was devestated. However, Ernest had a daughter to raise. He retired immediately after so that he could raise Kelly the best he could.
Over the next five years, at the present day, Ernie had taken to more mundane jobs so he could be close to Kelly. The time for grief had passed, and the time had returned to keep on living. He may have been retired, but he still had a few contacts in the Commonwealth, and they landed him a pretty sweet gig at Aegis Facility 108. A janitor? Sounds like fun. And his sister would be there too.
Graham Rousseau: Father. Alive. A saintly man and an honest lawyer that Ernie respects highly.
Margaret Rousseau: Mother. Alive. A kind woman that was in no small part Ernie's prime example of kindness. Ain't no shame in loving your momma.
Luther Rousseau: Sister. Alive. He loves her to death and trusts her with his life. Just because she is older now doesn't mean he isn't going to dote on her. He's still her big brother. (Played by Syrenrei )
Kelly Rousseau: Daughter. Alive. His beautiful and spirited daughter. Kelly is his world, and while being single father may be hard at times, he relishes every moment with her. (Played by @Dusky )
Priscilla Rousseau: Wife (deceased). A sweet woman with whom bore him his wonderful daughter. Died of leukemia five years ago.
Badassery Embodiment (Action hero physiology)
Ernest will swear up and down to this day that he is just a normal guy and not a super. A guy who trained hard and was dedicated to his job. But someone somewhere decided this was not the case. Ernest had been through many missions over the years and has shown that he has the ability to go above and beyond. He has, on multiple occasions, has had to push himself to his limits to get through extreme conditions. Such as extended firefights outnumbered and fighting his way through a villains lair singlehandedly. He said it was will, perseverance, and good training. He has on multiple occasions survived instances that would have killed or severly injured common soldiers, yet escaped with mild to no injuries. Such as nearby explosions, car crashes, bullet wounds, stabbings, and falling from dangerous heights. He says it was just luck. He has on multiple occasions pushed the limits of human constitution. Such as incredible exertion over long periods of time, deep diving, carrying people long distances. He says it is because he eats healthy, doesn't smoke, and has a great cardiovascular routine.
There has been some debate. Ernest has not really shown the ability to act outside of human possibilty. He isn't super strong and he isn't super fast. He bleeds just as easily as anyone else. Yet... he has the super gene. What else could be the culprit for such a prime human specimen?
- Enhanced Physiology: Ernie has pretty tough body. He is sturdy, and is fairly indefatigable. Even as he has aged, he hasn't lost much (if any) of his prime. Because of this, Ernie has been able to push himself to the limits of well rounded human potential. Can withstand a lot of punishment, to just barely outside of human reason. Even his instinct seems well refined.
- Epic One-liners: What is an action hero without this? Someohow, somewhere in his brain, there is a little node that activates whenever a one-liner or witty banter is needed.
Limitations:
- I'm retired: Ernie has been away from the force for some years now and has settled down. As such, he has lost some of his edge.
- Being a super human does not always mean being superhuman: Ernie does not, and can not, push himself beyond nonsuper human capabilities. He doesn't have super strength or super defense or super anything else. He just has, apparently, a pretty good bod that he has taken advantage of via training.
- Epic one-liners: Why is this in the limitations? Because sometimes it is really really hard to think of a good one. And not every one works... some time a really lame one sneaks out and makes him look stupid.
- Skills
Ernest has a wide array of training at his disposal from his many years working for the government. Though he may not have practiced some it for a handful of years, he still has many years experience to help back up the skills he has learned from his prior occupation.
Flaws
- Firearms: Ernie is well acquainted with many forms of weaponry. He has trained extensively with them over the years, and is familiar with many varieties, from commonplace to exotic.
- Hand to Hand Combat: Having guns is one thing. But sometimes you just have to beat a bad guys face in with your fist. Good thing he had received extensive training in hand to hand combat too.
- Explosives: Yes. This too. Sometimes a villain comes around that you just have to up your firepower. From rockets to grenades to good ole C4, he is familiar with how to use them. And disarm them if necessary.
- Driving: Part of hunting down villains was the chase. Not all villains like to come in quietly. Ernest over the years has become quite adept at driving numerous vehicles in ways ways that would make a stunt driver nod their head in approval.
- Infiltration: Sometimes the agency gets luck with Intel and they send people to go knock on a villains door. Knowing how to break in and survive a villains secret lair was par for the course for field agents.
- Cooking: Kelly has got to eat good, and we are most certainly not going out to eat every night.
- Sewing: Yuppers, he can sew. He taught himself and it has helped often in raising his girl. He found it fun and has doesn't mind doing it as a hobby.
- First aid: Not only did he recieve some training in it, but he has had plenty of practice being a parent.
- Teaching: part of being a parent. Ernie is good with kids.
- Cleaning: Also part of being a parent. And he is a janitor too. They say it's not glorious? Who cares, work is as fun as you make it.
- Fixing the stuffs: This too comes with being a parent. But he has also had plenty of experience with this from the agency (as well as a bit of sabotage). It also helps to know how to fix things in his current line of work.
- Witty Banter: Nothing makes a job more living then a good back and forth. From jokes to snark, he is rarely left speechless.
- Flaw: Has a flaw. It can be described.
- Laid back: As staff member, he acts more like a cool uncle than someone in a position of authority.
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