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Name :

Tobin Abernathy

Age :

17

Gender :

Male

Power :

Electromagnetic Radiation

Power Description :

Tobin can control and emanate the electromagnetic spectrum, meaning he can project anything from radio waves to gamma waves, plus everything in between. His basic level of power, which is the one he controls the best, is the visible light area of the spectrum. He uses this to project disguises and illusions, but the more complicated the disguise the more difficult to maintain. If pressed, Tobin’s energy level can increase allowing him to shoot off x-rays or even gamma rays. The downside to this part of his power is that he has very little control of this part of the spectrum, which can be dangerous for those around him. Emotions are what trigger his power, so if he becomes overly angry or sad he can emit harmful radiation. Sometimes, if Tobin’s mind is wandering too much, he will project his mind’s eye for others to see. He’s not quite sure how or why this happens, but it is something he has to deal with. Therefore, his appearance could change at will or at random. You never know. Tobin’s main weakness is that he can be used against himself. The radiation that Tobin emits can be reflected and redirected on himself. Therefore, he has to be careful where and how he uses his powers. Also, Tobin’s powers weaken him, so he needs to have a lot of energy if he is going to give off a major blast.

Apperance :

Tobin normally has blonde hair that he keeps at a medium to medium-long length. If he cuts his hair too short, Tobin develops a cowlick in the front of his hairline which causes his hair to stick up. His eyes are a sea blue. He stands at about average height, a little more than six feet on a good day, and he compliments his height with a toned physique. He lied about his age and received a tattoo of a biohazard symbol on his upper-right pectoral. Right now, Tobin is trying to grow out some facial hair to give him a rugged, older look, but that beard isn’t really working out for him. The dominating feature on Tobin’s face is his angular nose, and when he smiles, he lights up the room.

Personality :

Tobin tries as much as he can to be an individual, a solitary unit. He is independent, focused, and determined. Whenever Tobin sets a goal, he sticks to it. At his school, he does his best to be a leader. However, sometimes, he finds it difficult to work with others and doesn't like to take orders. Tobin can be self-centered, egotistical, and domineering. Still, Tobin likes to have friends and to be around people, like any normal high school student. To his friends, he is loyal, reliable, and loving. Tobin also adapts easily because he can take care of himself. If he has the time and space, he paints or sketches, basically any kind of art, showing his more sensitive side. If he can’t paint, Tobin has no problem just doing work. He loves working out in the yard, using the physical labor to distract himself. Others would say that Tobin is practical, reliable and down to earth, that he prefers logic and reason to flights of fancy. Tobin also likes to think that he is good at organization and getting things done, but he can also be predictable, stubborn, suspicious, overly practical and prone to angry outbursts, which doesn’t mix well with his mutation.

History :

At the age of 17, Tobin has lost a lot of his family to illness. Most of them have died from cancer, and they died periodically through his life. First, it was his grandmother who used to babysit him, who died when he was twelve. Then, his father passed away from cancer when he was 14, and it wasn’t until he was 15 that Tobin realized that he was different than other kids his age. Growing up in a coastal southern California town, Tobin’s life was supposed to be focused around surfing and girls. Instead, he found himself emitting light while getting nervous about his driver’s test. Plastic items near him would melt whenever he was angry or frustrated. This pushed him to become more of a loner than he usually was. Eventually, Tobin decided it would be better for his mother and younger sister if he just took off. He was wandering the country when he was found by the X-men, and now he lives at the Academy, learning to control his abilities.