Rock On~!

Name
Riley Stilbon

Gender
Female

Age
22

Species
Human

Sexuality
Bisexual, leans towards men

District of Origin
Gyrum District

Appearance

Face Claim: Elphelt Valentine (Guilty Gear)
Voice Claim: Addie Nicole Amick (Halocene)

https://youtu.be/1EtDH3SYGJU

Personality
Riley is a bright, cheerful individual that adores adventure, having fun, and rocking out with her friends. She can be a bit reckless... scratch that, a lot reckless as she loves a challenge, no matter the fact that it may or may not be too much for her to handle. She's a really supportive friend, and while she can be quite the chatterbox, she will always listen to her friends and be a reliable shoulder to cry on. She has a lot of energy, which is part of the reason why she was drawn to the rock music scene as she gets an opportunity to spend that energy and spend time with people who have similar interests. She's also really into sports, specifically soccer and baseball because it helps her spend all that excess energy as well. She's always willing to try new things and has a lot of hobbies as a result. Riley's a very affectionate person, always in other people's spaces by slinging an arm around their shoulder, hugging them, or looping arms with people to tug them along. She is musically gifted, able to spin or identify a tune with little effort and can hear music in anything, which is why she's often seen bobbing her head or humming along to whatever has caught her interest. She doesn't have a whole lot of patience, especially when something bothers her, which can be a good thing as she's more likely to speak out about something bothering her before it can cause a rift between her and friends, family, or even fans. Riley is incredibly extroverted and loves being around people and absolutely hates being left alone (she has a few abandonment issues). She get's a little pouty/annoyed when faced by enemies, as she believes they just "bring the energy down, making things a total bummer" or something of the sort and tries to rush through dealing with them.

Backstory
Despite growing up in a sleepy Gyrum farming town, Riley's always had a thirst for adventure, partially because of her boundless energy, but also because she didn't have a whole lot of adult supervision while growing up. She would go out on "adventures" and find kids her age to play or talk with because her parents would end up neglecting her, her father being busy with the family's cranberry bog farm while her mother was a seamstress, only coming back home at late hours of the night. Whenever they were home, they always seemed to fight; sometimes it would be a bicker here or there or something that would blow up into a lot of yelling before they would go off to different rooms, slamming the doors behind them. When she was around her mom, Riley never really felt loved, as her mom often made her feel like she was an annoyance with how often she critiqued the young Riley or told her she could either settle down or go to her room for her punishment. Riley's father was a bit more caring towards her, asking her about her day while occasionally helping her with homework... however, this wouldn't happen very often due to how he would often come back late at night after work or being at the bar... namely to avoid Riley's mother. Because she wasn't getting her needs met by her parents, she would find validation and affection through friends and their families, as she would often spend time after school at their places, often staying overnight because she didn't want to go home to a house that never really felt like a home. She would also join sports in order to make more friends and to fill up her time, plus being on a team made her feel less lonely and actually needed. She would also end up forming a rock band called Map to Mercury with a new friend, becoming the lead singer and song writer. The band would eventually become a close-knit found family, as each member had their own problems but found acceptance and freedom through the band. After graduating high school, the band decided to go on tour, Riley joining them as she viewed it as a grand, brand-new adventure, surrounded by her chosen family (it would also end up in her writing their hit song, Blood of the Covenant, a song talking about how one's found family is stronger than the bonds with the family they were born with). They would also grow pretty popular online when they started their TridentTube (YouTube) channel where they would post music videos and random behind-the-scenes videos and challenges with all the antics the band gets into.

Powers/Abilities
Riley is one of the few people gifted with Gyrum's signature magic: control over metals. While she doesn't have super-strength, if she comes across a obstacle made of metal, she can use her power to either punch through or move it to the side. With this ability she can also reshape metallic objects, making ordinary things into possible weapons and weapons into useless, albeit heavy, chunks of metal. She also has an innate sense of direction and can always find her way around places, even ones that she's never heard of or been to before. She's an excellent singer and knows her way around most kinds of guitars, drums, and even a theremin (for whatever reason).

Weapons
This is Katharos, so she has guns! Namely a modified shotgun that can be magically (through her powers) turned into a microphone, as well as a pistol, grenades (stored in her jacket pockets), and even a Bowie knife that she hides in her right knee-high boot.

Strengths
She's as loyal as they come, always there for loved ones at the drop of a hat. She's fearless when it comes to new situations and there to support her friends. (A lot of strengths were kind of already mentioned in the personality paragraph)

Weaknesses
She is absolutely terrible at taking things slow, as she can get impatient rather easily. She can never stay still or quiet for long, which sucks during a situation where she needs to be stealthy. While she appears confident onstage or while on adventures, she's secretly fairly insecure when it comes to personal relationships, as she seeks validation and reassurance from friends if she thinks they're upset with her or not paying her a lot of attention. She can go from her bright, bubbly self to an insecure, quiet, and anxious person. She can also, in an attempt to have fun, push people's boundaries, which when someone inevitably snaps, it makes Val feel like she's an absolutely terrible person, the young woman often apologizing before running away, which can lead her to being vulnerable to potential attacks. She also fears becoming a burden to others, which can be why she may overcompensate by taking on challenges that she's not ready for

Other
She's pretty good at decorating things like parties and sweets... but she should absolutely never be in the kitchen, especially after all the times she's burnt things or screwed up a recipe in some way that makes her food completely inedible (though this won't stop her from trying)

~SCENARIOS~
(1)
You're a member of Map to Mercury, in fact you were the other half of it's founding members, the other one being Riley. While you had your doubts that the ray of sunshine incarnate would be any good at rock music, she ended up surprising you in the best way with her skills, and everything else has been history. Over the years the two of you have grown closer, and you've slowly realized that you've been catching feelings that made you want to be more than friends. While Riley's boundless energy could be a bit much at times, you genuinely enjoyed being with her... problem was that you didn't want to risk your friendship as well as possibly making things awkward for the band the two of you created (the other two members are Greg and Melanie/Melancholy, with your manager being Roxie, a retired rocker that decided to give management a try and was part of the reason why y'all were able to go for a tour across the districts, plus the revenue you guys were able to make off of TridentTube videos). You would get your chance to decide when Riley invited you to join her to visit a local farmer's market at the city the band was currently in. The others didn't want to wake up early enough to go with her, so it would just be the two of you... which is how you found yourself walking around with Riley's arm wrapped around yours, her body close to yours as you both looked at the stalls and the goods they had on display. Riley was always physically affectionate, so it shouldn't have made you flustered to be so close... but with how you've been feeling lately, you couldn't keep a blush off your cheeks. The two of you would stop at a shaved ice cart, Riley letting go of your arm to buy a cone with one of your favorite flavors before offering it to you. When you asked her what it was for, Riley would chuckle lightly as she raised an eyebrow at you. "Well, you've been looking kinda flushed all morning, so I figured you were overheating or something. Plus you never drink water, no matter how many times I remind you to-" she said, getting on her tiptoes to playfully poke your cheek with her available hand, "-so I figured a nice cold, sweet treat should do the trick." She said, tilting her head as she smiled that heart-fluttering smile of hers at you, once again offering you the shaved ice.

You..?

(2)
You were a big fan of this new indie band called Map to Mercury, a rock band that did a mix of both original songs and covers while also doing fun videos on their TridentTube channel. You were especially a fan of the lead singer, Riley Stilbon. You couldn't explain it, but you just felt an inexplicable pull to the bubbly rockstar. When you heard that they would be playing at a venue in your home city, you immediately bought the tickets and eagerly counted down the days to seeing them live in person. One day you were out at a convenience store to pick up some snacks for a movie night you were planning that day when you accidentally ended up bumping into someone, making you both drop your things. The two of you immediately apologized, you bending down to pick up their things before glancing up... with the sight of the stranger's face making you freeze. They were wearing sunglasses and a baseball cap, but you could recognize that pinkish blonde hair and face shape anywhere, it was Riley Stilbon herself. "You really don't have to apologize, I should have been paying more attention." She said with an awkward chuckle, as you have been staring at her without saying anything for a little too long.

You..?

(3)
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