Name: Max Harper

Alias: Blood Wrath

Age: 16

Powers:

Blood Manipulation: Max can control and manipulate his own blood and the blood of others. He can harden his blood to form weapons, shields, or projectiles, and even heal himself or others by accelerating blood clotting or enhancing circulation. His abilities also allow him to manipulate the blood flow in others to cause pain, paralysis, or unconsciousness.

Bone Manipulation: Max can manipulate his own bones, allowing him to extend them into sharp weapons, reinforce his body with an exoskeleton, or even project bones from his body as spikes or projectiles. He can also manipulate the bones of others to a limited extent, potentially causing intense pain or fractures.

Twisted Transformations: Due to the Bloodtrix parasite, Max can transform into twisted, corrupted versions of creatures similar to Heatblast, XLR8, Wildmutt, and others. These transformations are powerful but come at a cost, causing intense pain and potential loss of control. The forms are grotesque and monstrous, with features like exposed bones, twisted limbs, and blood-red coloration.

Personality:
Max is a shy and nervous teenager who struggles with self-confidence and fears his own powers. Despite his quiet demeanor, he possesses a deep sense of responsibility and a desire to protect others, often pushing himself to the brink to control his dangerous abilities. Max's insecurity makes it difficult for him to trust others, and he often isolates himself, fearing he might hurt someone unintentionally. However, his loyalty to his friends is unshakable, and when pushed, he can be incredibly brave.

Appearance:
Max has a lean, wiry build and stands at about 5'8". He has messy, dark hair that falls into his eyes, which are a deep, haunted green. His skin is pale, and he often has dark circles under his eyes from sleepless nights spent struggling with his powers. His usual attire includes dark, loose-fitting clothes that allow for easy movement, often with a hoodie to help him blend into the background.

Side effects

Chronic Pain: The use of blood and bone manipulation causes Max intense pain, especially when transforming into his twisted forms. His body often aches after using his powers, leaving him physically drained.

Blood Loss: Manipulating his own blood weakens Max, leading to dizziness, fainting spells, and anemia if he overuses his powers without sufficient recovery time.

Bone Fractures: The constant manipulation and growth of his bones sometimes result in fractures, stress on his skeletal structure, or even spontaneous breaks that require healing over time.

Loss of Control: Transformations into twisted forms can trigger a loss of control, with the Bloodtrix parasite amplifying aggressive and primal instincts. Max risks harming allies and innocent people if he cannot regain control.

Mental Strain: The parasite's influence causes Max to experience nightmares, intrusive thoughts, and a constant battle to maintain his sanity. Prolonged use of his powers can lead to temporary psychosis or dissociation.

Dehydration: Using his blood manipulation powers excessively dehydrates Max rapidly, requiring him to stay hydrated and replenish his body's fluids regularly.

Scarring: Frequent bone protrusions and blood manipulation leave Max with permanent scars, especially on his arms, back, and chest, making him self-conscious about his appearance.

Fatigue: Max is often fatigued after using his powers, experiencing extreme exhaustion that can take hours or even days to recover from, depending on the intensity of the power use.

Instability in Transformations: The transformations are not always stable, sometimes resulting in incomplete or distorted forms that are difficult to control or reverse, leaving Max vulnerable during battles.

Bloodlust: The Bloodtrix parasite sometimes incites a bloodlust in Max, causing him to crave more violent and destructive actions. He must fight against these urges to maintain his moral compass.

Aliens

Love interest: Raven

Backup: Starfire

Father: TBD

Nemesis: Doctor Phosphorus

Enemies

Professor Ivo

Sportsmaster

Copperhead

Amazo

Password: Raven is my favorite character because she embodies the struggle between darkness and light, something many of us can relate to. Her journey of balancing her demonic heritage with her desire to do good is both compelling and inspiring. Despite the immense power she wields and the constant internal battles she faces, Raven remains a steadfast and loyal friend, always fighting to control her darker impulses and protect those she cares about. Her quiet strength, empathy, and depth make her not just a powerful hero but a relatable and complex character who resonates with those who understand the struggle of mastering their own inner demons.