Post by Piotr Rasputin on Feb 19, 2007 13:59:06 GMT -5
The Basics
Name: Piotr Rasputin
Code Name: Colossus
Age: 23
Affiliation: X-Men
Mutant Characteristics:
Mutation:
Peter is a mutant who can transform his already impressive body into an organic substance that resembles living steel. Once transformed his body increases in both size and mass. This form also gives him super human strength and near-invulnerability in the process. His mutant powers first activated on his family's farm as he tried to stop a runaway tractor. His metallic form makes him nearly impervious to injury. He is capable of surviving an explosion of 400 pounds of TNT unharmed. He can survive temperatures of up to 12,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Since first joining the X-Men, Colossus has reached his physical peak and he is able to lift weights of over 100 tons. Thus making him mighty enough to engage even the Juggernaut in hand to hand combat. In his armored form, Piotr could be the strongest X-Man. In his armored form he can survive without food, water or air and weighs over five hundred pounds, roughly twice his normal body weight.
Manifestations: His body becomes organic steel when his mutation is engaged.
Class: 3
The Character
Personality:
A gentle giant by nature, Piotr has often found himself at odds with a world that seems to grow more violent everyday. He enjoys beauty when he finds it and his favorite pastime involves doing just that as a fairly accomplished painter. He is steadfastly loyal to a fault and always looks for the good in people, usually trying to over look the bad in the process, at least until he has no choice but to accept otherwise. He is quite artistic, something that can sometimes seem to be at odds with his brute strength in battle.
Physical Description: A big, hulking brute of a guy with dark brown hair and brown eyes with a thick Russian accent that can make his rudimentary English sound even more crude. A giant of a man, Piotr Rasputin would deserve the name 'Colossus' even if he were an ordinary man. In his human form he stands at 6'4" and weighs a hefty 250 pounds. He wears his black hair short, often in an almost militaristic fashion. There aren't many clothes that Peter can feel comfortable in because of his large muscular frame. He often sports body-builder type fashions that show off his highly-toned physique.
Though the first thing women notice is his amazing body, it is in his eyes that women find the true gentleness of this giant. Though sometimes, due to the pain and suffering he has experienced, his eyes can appear to be as cold as steel.
Once transformed, his body weight doubles and he can take .45 caliber bullet a point blank range to one of his silver steel eyes without any adverse effects. His height increases to an even more intimidating 6'7" and his body takes on a silver banded skin that looks almost machine like. The larger the muscle group the wider the bands, the more closely knitted muscles of his abdomen, neck, triceps and calves take on a much more intricate banding pattern utilizing smaller cords of organic steel.
His uniform is supple black leather, sleeveless with a wide utility belt and simple black boots. The unique fabrication and construction enable the suit to grow with him as he transforms.
History:
The Russian artist known as Piotr Rasputin was born to loving parents and grew up in the Ust-Ordyinski collective farm in what is now called the Ukraine. He had a happy childhood and even found acceptance from his family once his body exhibited outward signs of his active X gene. Young Peter preferred life among his family and friends, especially his beloved little sister Illyana. Only when Xavier approached him and convinced him that the world needed what he could offer it did he consider leaving the collective farm that had always been his home.
Xavier tapped Colossus to become part of his next generation of superheroes. He quickly befriended Storm, who called him 'little brother' because of his young age. While fully capable against humans and machines, Colossus soon found himself out of his league. His confidence began to wane and his performance suffered because of it. He was brainwashed by one of Arcade's cronies and became the Proletariat. In this new role, Peter became a socialist monster who practically killed the other X-Men before gaining control once again.
The Russian regained his confidence but with Kitty Pryde joining the team, a crush soon developed. During a consequent stay on Muir Island, The island was attacked by the Reavers and Peter was forced to flee through the siege perilous. He came through the other side as a young artist living free of any powers in New York city. His name was then Peter Nicholas.
During this time, Piotr had lost all memory of the X-men and actually dated Callisto, who was enjoying a career as a fashion model. A few months later, Peter was found and possessed by the Shadow King and sent to capture one of the X-Men's former teachers. This brought him to the attention of Xavier leading to his freedom from the shadow king's influence. Shortly after returning to the X-Men, Peter apparently lost his sister Illyana to the Legacy Virus and his parents to a Soviet mission gone haywire.
The events on Alcatraz Island have become a thing of the past as he struggles with the knowledge that Kitty and Bobby Drake have become closer. He has grown quiet, keeping to his thoughts mostly, as he considers whether to reveal his feelings to his teammate. He remains a staunch supporter of Xavier's dream, even though he still is saddened by the loss. He has found an unlikely friend in the form of Wolverine, who despite his gruff nature, seems fond of the Russian and their trademark camaraderie in battle. Storm remains a chief influence for the young man as well.
Sample:
"Good morning," Piotr said to his ailing grandmother upon waking from his slumber in the small loft above the kitchen. He would do much the same when returning from the fields after a hard day's labor. Only this then he would say cheerfully as he smiled down at her, "Good evening."
He was worried about her welfare, his momma and papa had been heard discussing her failing health for the past few months and so her face was the first he would seek out when coming in at sun down. His body felt hot and gritty but he did not care for his own needs as he spooned the thick soup through her parted lips. Often she would forget what they were doing and gaze out at the setting sun to remember some long forgotten story of happier times.
Always smiling through her pain, Grandma Vert was a source of inspiration to the fledgling artist, often encouraging him to draw something for her of the outside world. When she died he went into a fit of anger when they came to get her body. "No you can not have her yet!" Peter screamed out as he cradled her in his strong arms, willing life back into her frail body. Quietly he recited an old Russian lullaby, not really singing, because he felt he was not able as the tears rolled down his angular cheeks.
Name: Piotr Rasputin
Code Name: Colossus
Age: 23
Affiliation: X-Men
Mutant Characteristics:
Mutation:
Peter is a mutant who can transform his already impressive body into an organic substance that resembles living steel. Once transformed his body increases in both size and mass. This form also gives him super human strength and near-invulnerability in the process. His mutant powers first activated on his family's farm as he tried to stop a runaway tractor. His metallic form makes him nearly impervious to injury. He is capable of surviving an explosion of 400 pounds of TNT unharmed. He can survive temperatures of up to 12,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
Since first joining the X-Men, Colossus has reached his physical peak and he is able to lift weights of over 100 tons. Thus making him mighty enough to engage even the Juggernaut in hand to hand combat. In his armored form, Piotr could be the strongest X-Man. In his armored form he can survive without food, water or air and weighs over five hundred pounds, roughly twice his normal body weight.
Manifestations: His body becomes organic steel when his mutation is engaged.
Class: 3
The Character
Personality:
A gentle giant by nature, Piotr has often found himself at odds with a world that seems to grow more violent everyday. He enjoys beauty when he finds it and his favorite pastime involves doing just that as a fairly accomplished painter. He is steadfastly loyal to a fault and always looks for the good in people, usually trying to over look the bad in the process, at least until he has no choice but to accept otherwise. He is quite artistic, something that can sometimes seem to be at odds with his brute strength in battle.
Physical Description: A big, hulking brute of a guy with dark brown hair and brown eyes with a thick Russian accent that can make his rudimentary English sound even more crude. A giant of a man, Piotr Rasputin would deserve the name 'Colossus' even if he were an ordinary man. In his human form he stands at 6'4" and weighs a hefty 250 pounds. He wears his black hair short, often in an almost militaristic fashion. There aren't many clothes that Peter can feel comfortable in because of his large muscular frame. He often sports body-builder type fashions that show off his highly-toned physique.
Though the first thing women notice is his amazing body, it is in his eyes that women find the true gentleness of this giant. Though sometimes, due to the pain and suffering he has experienced, his eyes can appear to be as cold as steel.
Once transformed, his body weight doubles and he can take .45 caliber bullet a point blank range to one of his silver steel eyes without any adverse effects. His height increases to an even more intimidating 6'7" and his body takes on a silver banded skin that looks almost machine like. The larger the muscle group the wider the bands, the more closely knitted muscles of his abdomen, neck, triceps and calves take on a much more intricate banding pattern utilizing smaller cords of organic steel.
His uniform is supple black leather, sleeveless with a wide utility belt and simple black boots. The unique fabrication and construction enable the suit to grow with him as he transforms.
History:
The Russian artist known as Piotr Rasputin was born to loving parents and grew up in the Ust-Ordyinski collective farm in what is now called the Ukraine. He had a happy childhood and even found acceptance from his family once his body exhibited outward signs of his active X gene. Young Peter preferred life among his family and friends, especially his beloved little sister Illyana. Only when Xavier approached him and convinced him that the world needed what he could offer it did he consider leaving the collective farm that had always been his home.
Xavier tapped Colossus to become part of his next generation of superheroes. He quickly befriended Storm, who called him 'little brother' because of his young age. While fully capable against humans and machines, Colossus soon found himself out of his league. His confidence began to wane and his performance suffered because of it. He was brainwashed by one of Arcade's cronies and became the Proletariat. In this new role, Peter became a socialist monster who practically killed the other X-Men before gaining control once again.
The Russian regained his confidence but with Kitty Pryde joining the team, a crush soon developed. During a consequent stay on Muir Island, The island was attacked by the Reavers and Peter was forced to flee through the siege perilous. He came through the other side as a young artist living free of any powers in New York city. His name was then Peter Nicholas.
During this time, Piotr had lost all memory of the X-men and actually dated Callisto, who was enjoying a career as a fashion model. A few months later, Peter was found and possessed by the Shadow King and sent to capture one of the X-Men's former teachers. This brought him to the attention of Xavier leading to his freedom from the shadow king's influence. Shortly after returning to the X-Men, Peter apparently lost his sister Illyana to the Legacy Virus and his parents to a Soviet mission gone haywire.
The events on Alcatraz Island have become a thing of the past as he struggles with the knowledge that Kitty and Bobby Drake have become closer. He has grown quiet, keeping to his thoughts mostly, as he considers whether to reveal his feelings to his teammate. He remains a staunch supporter of Xavier's dream, even though he still is saddened by the loss. He has found an unlikely friend in the form of Wolverine, who despite his gruff nature, seems fond of the Russian and their trademark camaraderie in battle. Storm remains a chief influence for the young man as well.
Sample:
"Good morning," Piotr said to his ailing grandmother upon waking from his slumber in the small loft above the kitchen. He would do much the same when returning from the fields after a hard day's labor. Only this then he would say cheerfully as he smiled down at her, "Good evening."
He was worried about her welfare, his momma and papa had been heard discussing her failing health for the past few months and so her face was the first he would seek out when coming in at sun down. His body felt hot and gritty but he did not care for his own needs as he spooned the thick soup through her parted lips. Often she would forget what they were doing and gaze out at the setting sun to remember some long forgotten story of happier times.
Always smiling through her pain, Grandma Vert was a source of inspiration to the fledgling artist, often encouraging him to draw something for her of the outside world. When she died he went into a fit of anger when they came to get her body. "No you can not have her yet!" Peter screamed out as he cradled her in his strong arms, willing life back into her frail body. Quietly he recited an old Russian lullaby, not really singing, because he felt he was not able as the tears rolled down his angular cheeks.
