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Spider-Gang Headcanons

I was bored, so I decided to create headcanon character sheets for the Spider-Folks! Basically, this is how I personally envision the characters when doing incorrect quotes. Like I've said before, these origins are mish-mashes of the comics, TV shows, movies, games, and so on, plus some minor, original ideas. (And yes, I was lazy so I copy-pasted much of the info and stats from the Marvel Wiki. Shout-out to the editors and their amazing work!)

If your favorite Spider-People aren't here, that DOES NOT MEAN I don't like them! Lmao I adore Pavitr, Cindy, Jess, etc. These are just my personal favorites. Also, I'm still tryna figure out Ham's cartoon powers, and movie-verse Miguel can go sit on a barbed wire brush XD

P.S. No ai art was used. These are all borrowed from official Marvel media.

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Spider-Man

Peter Benjamin Parker

New York City, New York; present-day

16-18 years old

5′10″ (1.78 m)

160 lbs (72.57 kg)

Eyes: brown

Hair: brown

Gender: Cis male

Orientation: Bisexual

Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider and gained a suite of powers reminiscent of a spider, including agility, wall-crawling, and the ability to sense danger. When Peter learned that his beloved Uncle Ben had been murdered by a thief that Peter himself had selfishly allowed to escape, he realized that with his new powers also came a responsibility to use them for good. Since that day, Spider-Man has fought criminals while enduring a constant barrage of negative press, a stream of personal losses, and the occasional crisis of confidence. Somehow he manages to maintain a positive attitude and rarely lacks for a humorous quip when battling bad guys.

PERSONALITY:

-Peter is a geeky, shy, socially awkward, high-spirited, caring, and friendly teenage boy who is loyal to his family and friends. While his heroics as Spider-Man have given him a reputation for being a flake, Peter will always be there for anyone that needs help. 

-Since the death of his beloved Uncle Ben, Peter's vow of responsibility has led him on a path of heroism and humanitarianism. He regularly sacrifices (or sabotages) his personal well-being for the greater good. It has also meant that Peter often takes on more burdens than he can bear and blames himself unnecessarily when the city is hurt.

-He possesses an innate scientific curiosity and loves to figure out how things work. He has been known to immerse himself in personal projects for hours on end, forgetting to eat and sleep as a result.

-Though it can be difficult for him to open up with new people, he becomes enthusiastic and talkative when asked about his favorite subjects (i.e. science, photography, TTRPGs, the New York Mets).

-Peter has a tendency to use humor and sarcasm as a defense mechanism, a trait that is amplified when he fights criminals as Spider-Man. He is proud of his humor, deploying it to break tensions and lift the mood, something that has at times irritated his friends and allies.

-Peter also has a bit of a vengeful side—he once secretly used his powers to humiliate his bullies and was single-minded in his pursuit of revenge for his uncle’s death. If Peter's trust is betrayed, it can be difficult to get back in his good graces.

-His humility often teeters on the edge of self-loathing, to the point of considering himself lamer than his counterparts. These feelings also extend to his romantic relationships—Peter is often blind to his crush’s reciprocated feelings simply because he doesn’t believe they could ever be reciprocated. According to Peter, he always falls for people who are "way out of his league."

-Behind his naturally upbeat demeanor, Peter possesses a tragic and depressed side. This is brought on by the immense guilt he feels about the deaths of people he held close: Ben Parker and Gwen Stacy, his first girlfriend.

POWERS & ABILITIES:

Spider Physiology: Peter Parker possesses the proportionate powers of a spider, granted to him by the bite of an irradiated spider.

Superhuman Strength: Peter can lift up to 10 tons. His physical strength also extends into his legs, enabling him to jump to a height of several stories in a single bound.

Superhuman Speed: Peter possesses the proportionate speed of a spider; therefore, he can run and move at speeds that are beyond the physical limits of the finest human athlete.

Superhuman Stamina: Spider-Man's advanced musculature produces fewer fatigue toxins during physical activity than an ordinary human. This allows him to exert himself physically for much longer periods of time before fatigue begins to impair him.

Superhuman Durability: Peter’s body is physically tougher and more resistant to some types of injury than the body of a normal human. He has shown little to no discomfort when sustaining great impact forces.

Superhuman Agility: Spider-Man's superhuman agility, balance, and bodily coordination are all enhanced to levels that are far beyond the natural physical limits of the finest human athlete. Spider-Man is extraordinarily limber, and his tendons and connective tissues are twice as elastic as the average human being's. He has the combined agility and acrobatic prowess of the most accomplished circus aerialists and acrobats. He can also perform any complicated sequence of gymnastic stunts, such as flips, rolls, and springs.

Superhuman Equilibrium: Peter possesses the ability to achieve a state of perfect equilibrium in any position imaginable. He seems able to adjust his position by instinct, which enables him to balance himself on virtually any object, no matter how small or narrow.

Superhuman Reflexes: Spider-Man's reflexes are similarly enhanced and are currently about 20 times greater than those of an ordinary human. In combination with his spider-sense, the speed of his reflexes allows him to dodge almost any attack.

Wallcrawling: Peter can cling to any surface using just his fingertips and feet.

Spider-Sense: Spider-Man possesses a precognitive danger sense that warns him of potential or immediate danger through the manifestation of a tingling sensation in the back of his skull, and links with his superhuman kinesthetics, enabling him to evade most attacks unless he cognitively overrides his automatic reflexes.

Regeneration: Spider-Man is able to rapidly heal and regenerate from harm faster and more extensively than normal humans are capable of.

Web-Shooters: Spider-Man's trademark equipment. With his brilliance in physical science, Peter created these devices to fire thin strands of a special web fluid at high pressure and speeds. These enable him to web-swing between buildings and entrap enemies.

Web fluid: Created by Peter Parker. A shear-thinning liquid (virtually solid until a shearing force is applied to it, rendering it fluid) whose exact formula is unknown but is related to nylon. On contact with air, the long-chain polymer knits and forms an extremely tough, flexible fiber with extraordinary adhesive properties.

Specialized Web Cartridges

-Acid Webbing: Webbing laced with hydrochloric acid. -Taser Webbing  -Impact Webbing: Web-pellets that, upon impact, release tendrils that ensnare the target.

Spider-Tracers: Small, electronic tracers that allow Spider-Man to track objects or individuals. Typically, he plants or throws one on a departing enemy, but he can also use a launching device in his web-shooters for better range and accuracy. Spider-Man can follow the signal within a 100-yard radius by using his spider-sense.

Genius-Level Intellect: Peter Parker possesses a natural talent for science, standing out as a top student in his high school. His favorite subjects are biology, physics, and chemistry. A prodigy biochemist, Peter could understand his father's, Dr. Richard Parker’s, research notes at age 15.

Expert Inventor/Engineer: As a teenager, he developed his signature web formula, Web-Shooters, and the Spider-Tracers.

Budding Photographer: Peter is a talented photographer and has worked part-time for the Daily Bugle.

Skilled Acrobat: Due to his superhuman physical abilities, Peter easily surpasses normal acrobats and is able to perform somersaults, flips, spins, cartwheels, etc.

Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Spider-Man's fighting style incorporates and takes full advantage of his proper use of physical forces, momentum, and leverage, with the hero staying low and mobile while utilizing the momentum of frequent spins to come crashing down on his opponents. Peter has stated that he is self-taught, having learned many of his fighting techniques from movies and lucha libre.

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Spider-Man (Miles Morales)

Miles Gonzalo Morales

New York City, New York; present-day

16-18 years old

5′8″ (1.73 m)

160 lbs (72.57 kg)

Eyes: brown

Hair: black

Gender: Cis male

Orientation: Heterosexual

Miles Morales, a fellow student of Peter Parker, was bitten by a genetically altered spider that his uncle had stolen from Osborn Industries. The next day at school, he found that he had grown taller overnight and gained incredible, arachnid-like powers. Donning a similar costume, Miles became a budding superhero with the original Spider-Man as his mentor. Miles was the first person Spider-Man revealed his identity to, and they have become the closest of friends. Miles considers Peter a great hero, but can he live up to the legacy set before him?

PERSONALITY:

-Miles is a passionate, bright, confident, selfless, and extremely eager young man. 

-Miles' dedication to helping others stems from his deep respect for his father, Officer Jefferson Morales, and his admiration of Peter Parker as Spider-Man. He draws his passion for science from his mother, Rio, who is highly regarded for her boundless dedication to being a nurse. Moreover, being a long-time fan of Spider-Man, Miles aspires to uphold his mentor and friend’s legacy while also forging his own path.

-Like average Spider-Men, he has an irreverent attitude towards villains, although when enemies indicate psychological instability, Miles addresses them respectfully to prevent further danger.

-He has a strong love for science, having started inventing at an early age, as well as a passion for music, mixing hip-hop beats with his uncle during his early years.

-He is much more sociable than Peter Parker, and often initiates conversations with strangers in his neighborhood.

-Miles instantly fell for Gwen Stacy upon their first meeting. They’ve since become the best of friends, though a part of Miles still pines for her romantically. 

-His relationship with his Uncle Aaron is complex; while Miles acknowledges Aaron's inherent goodness, he also grapples with his uncle's shadowy past as the Prowler and their differing views on heroism.

-Miles' eagerness to be a hero is both a strength and weakness; it propels his desire to grow and assist others, but it also makes him prone to danger and reluctant to accept help. Additionally, he has been known to act impulsively on occasion. Miles also dislikes being a victim or receiving pity. 

-He initially displayed panic and insecurity due to struggling to handle even basic spider powers, and he felt unworthy of the Spider-Man mantle. When it is up to him to save the city on his own, Miles occasionally has doubts about his capabilities, often comparing himself to Peter. 

-Miles' intellect and love for others can cloud his judgment. At times, he can be too arrogant to listen to those who might know better

POWERS & ABILITIES:

Spider Physiology: Miles Morales gained the proportionate abilities of a spider after being bitten by a genetically-modified spider.

Superhuman Strength: Miles can lift roughly 10 tons.

Superhuman Speed

Superhuman Stamina

Superhuman Durability

Superhuman Agility: Miles' agility, balance, flexibility, and bodily coordination are all enhanced to levels that are far beyond the natural physical limits of an Olympic-level gymnast.

Superhuman Equilibrium

Superhuman Reflexes

Wallcrawling

Spider-Sense: When danger is present, Miles feels a buzzing sensation in his head as a sort of early warning system, allowing him to react accordingly. His spider-sense offers him near-complete awareness of his surroundings and, in conjunction with his reflexes, allows him to instinctively dodge or counter nearly all attacks. 

Bio-Electrokinesis: Miles is able to generate and manipulate a form of bio-electricity that his body produces and can utilize the energy for multiple purposes. Miles has learned to discharge the energy from his hands in controlled bursts of what he calls "Venom Blasts".

-Mega Venom Blast: Arguably Miles' deadliest ability. Miles is able to emit a larger scale burst of bio-electricity from his entire body. It is powerful enough to repel a large group of opponents and destroy sturdy restraints. This ability leaves Miles exhausted after using it, and can be triggered with focus or by extreme stress. -Venom Beam: Miles has shown that he can channel his bio-electricity outward as a direct burst of electrostatic energy to knock away enemies in a stunning/concussive manner. -Venom Punch: Miles can enhance the power of his punches by infusing his fists with bio-electricity. -Lateral Repulsion: By projecting a controlled Venom Blast, Miles is able to launch himself in the air with greater force than when jumping or web-swinging.

Camouflage: Miles, including his clothing, can blend into his surroundings, allowing him to sneak up on his enemies or, in some cases, flee from them. The resulting effect closely resembles that of invisibility.

Regeneration

Web-Shooters

Bilingualism: Miles speaks English and Spanish.

Gifted Intellect: A fast learner from a young age, Miles is a highly gifted individual with an aptitude for science. He attends the Robotics Club at school and has experience in programming applications. Upon discovering his bio-electric powers, he demonstrated an impressive understanding of biophysics, throwing out possible explanations for this new power, such as electrolytes. At the start of his superhero career, he was able to mimic the original Spider-Man's fighting style by watching online videos to improve his own abilities.

Photographic memory

Skilled Acrobat

Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Despite his lack of formal training prior to his spider-bite, Miles' enhanced agility, reflexes, and coordination made him an extraordinary melee fighter. He has developed his own unique combat style which incorporates a rudimentary form of boxing, Capoiera, and breakdancing.

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Spider-Woman

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Maxine Stacy

Alternate New York City, New York; present-day

16-18 years old

5′5″ (1.65 m)

125 lbs (56.7 kg)

Eyes: blue

Hair: blond

Gender: Trans female

Orientation: Heterosexual

Leaping from an alternate reality in which she was bitten by a radioactive spider instead of Peter Parker, Gwen Stacy learned the painful lesson that with great power must come great responsibility. At first, Gwen used her new powers for selfish reasons, reveling in the attention it brought her. Meanwhile, her friend, the bullied Peter Parker, turned himself into a lizard monster because he was desperate to be special like her. Gwen inadvertently killed Peter during the ensuing fight, and the police blamed her for his death. Seeking redemption, she now fights crime as the amazing Spider-Woman.

PERSONALITY:

-Gwen Stacy is a spunky, sarcastic, awkward, and emotionally vulnerable teenage girl. She has a history of rejecting friendship since she can't bear to go through the pain of losing another loved one. After getting to know Miles Morales and Hobie Brown, however, she tentatively decided to give companionship a chance.

-Gwen initially put on a tough, antisocial front when she met the other Spider-People, but she has come to view the Spider-Gang as family and is fiercely protective of them.

-It can be difficult for her to look at the other Peters when they are unmasked, hence why it was initially easier for her to interact with Miles and Hobie. 

-Currently, Gwen's interest in Miles is platonic, bordering on sibling affection.

-Gwen has a zero-tolerance policy for bullying, especially where her friends are concerned. On impulse, she will intervene on their behalf. With this in mind, Gwen and Peter (Spider-Man) have sworn to always watch each other's backs.

-There used to be unresolved tension between Gwen and her police officer father, George Stacy, regarding the morality of Spider-Woman’s vigilantism. Upon realizing that the vigilante he had been pursuing for years was his very own daughter, George reached out to Gwen about her problems and insecurities. Father and daughter have reconciled, and George Stacy has become Spider-Woman’s staunchest supporter.

-She is absolutely fearless in battle, but not to the point of recklessness.

-Gwen’s relationship with her bandmates has become somewhat strained since her superhero lifestyle often interferes with their gigs. That said, Gwen’s band members have made attempts at getting her to open up about her feelings and trauma.

-Gwen tends to bottle up her emotions and release them when she's playing drums, leading to her being particularly angry and distant. When dealing with people she is unsure of, she puts up fronts and walls to appear more confident and put together than she actually is.

-She hates when Noir calls her "doll."

-Her favorite band is The Smashing Pumpkins.

-Outside of music, her hobbies include skateboarding, gymnastics, and ballet.

POWERS & ABILITIES:

Spider Physiology: Gwen gained the proportionate abilities of a spider after being bitten by a radioactive spider—genetically engineered based upon the genetic template of alien spider parasites.

Superhuman Strength: Gwen can lift roughly 10 tons.

Superhuman Speed

Superhuman Stamina

Superhuman Durability

Superhuman Agility

Superhuman Equilibrium

Superhuman Reflexes

Spider-Sense

Wallcrawling

Regeneration

Web-Shooters: Twin devices, which she wears on her wrists, that trap moisture from the air to create a "web-fluid" that allows her to eject web ropes, nets, and globs. The Web-Shooters also enable her to web-swing between buildings. Given to Gwen by her universe’s Janet Van Dyne. 

Amateur Detective: Gwen has a proclivity for analytical thinking and detective work. She is also the daughter of a police captain, thus she knows some police protocols and methods.

Skilled Fighter: Gwen is a skilled freestyle fighter. That said, she is untrained and learned most of her moves from Kung Fu movies.

Trained ballerina: Gwen trained in ballet since she was young. Her ballet training has allowed her to be incredibly precise when moving, often walking on the tips of her toes. Evidently, her ballet experience is incorporated into her fighting style.

Trained gymnast: Gwen was a member of the gymnastics team at her school; even before her radioactive spider bite, Gwen was able to hold her own body weight and possessed an athletic build similar to that of an acrobat. She incorporated her gymnastics training into her fighting style.

Trained musician: Gwen plays the drums with her band, The Mary Janes.

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Spider-Man Noir

Peter Benjamin Parker

Alternate New York City, New York; 1933 AD

Approximately 19 years old

6′1″ (1.85 m)

150 lbs (68.04 kg)

Eyes: brown

Hair: brown

Gender: Cis male

Orientation: Bisexual or Demisexual (still figuring it out)

In another New York, in the year 1933, Norman Osborn murdered Ben Parker for encouraging a strike on the local sweatshops. Seeking justice for his uncle, Peter Parker became an investigative journalist in an attempt to expose the corruption in New York. One evening, Peter was investigating a warehouse where Osborn's henchmen were housing stolen artifacts. An ancient spider statue broke open and released a swarm of spiders, one of which bit Peter. He passed out and dreamed of a spider god who told him it would bestow the curse of power on him. When Peter came to, he discovered that he had been gifted with arachnid-like superpowers. Thus, Peter became the Spider-Man: a dark avenger fighting for the rights of the downtrodden and waging a one-man war on crime.

PERSONALITY:

-Noir Peter Parker is an unwavering, righteous, sympathetic, brooding, solitary young man of few words.

-Peter grew up witnessing injustice in the harsh environment of the Great Depression. This, combined with his Uncle Ben’s horror stories about the First World War, made Peter distrustful of would-be leaders and political figures. He’s leery of police officers; in his world and time period, especially, police corruption is rampant.

-Unlike most Spider-Men, Noir Peter was never taught the motto "With great power, there must also come great responsibility." Instead, his Uncle Ben told him, "If those in power can’t be trusted, it’s the responsibility of the people to remove them."

-Peter’s jaded demeanor and bleak realism belie his indomitable will and inherent idealism. He will never stop fighting for truth and progress, no matter the personal cost.

-Peter is a devout socialist and liberal activist, often participating in protests for workers’ rights, racial equality, and standing against the rising tide of Nazism.

-Peter is an empiricist—he believes his eyes, no matter how implausible something may be. Ever since his encounter with the Spider-God, he has gradually come to accept that some things are never going to have an explanation.

-Unlike the other Spider-People, Peter is willing to kill his enemies if absolutely necessary.

-Peter struggles with trauma and depression, perhaps more than his counterparts. To cope and better do his job, he closes off his emotions and ignores his bodily needs.

-Peter smokes cigarettes, even though he has been warned that they cause cancer. The nicotine helps calm his nerves, and he doubts that he’s capable of contracting cancer due to his powers.

-Peter puts on a convincing, deeper voice to make himself seem older. The rest of the Spider-Gang was dumbstruck when they learned he wasn’t much older than them.

POWERS & ABILITIES:

Superhuman Abilities: Peter possesses enhanced physical abilities granted to him by the Spider-God.

Superhuman Strength: Slightly inferior to that of his mainstream counterpart.

Superhuman Speed

Superhuman Stamina

Superhuman Durability: Although he is incredibly durable, his body does have its limits—unlike his modern counterparts, he cannot sustain multiple injuries and continue to function.

Superhuman Agility

Superhuman Equilibrium

Spider-Sense

Wall-Crawling: He can stick to walls using just his fingertips and feet; however, Peter prefers a type of parkour over clinging to the walls themselves.

Organic Webbing: Spider-Man is able to shoot organic black webbing out of his wrists. However, he cannot generate webbing in a constant stream (like his more modern counterparts) and is therefore unable to travel via swinging on webs.

Night Vision

Regeneration: Slightly superior to that of his mainstream counterpart.

Pain Resistance: Ever since he was bitten, Peter no longer feels physical pain as potently as an average human.

Gifted Intellect: Peter is of above-average intelligence and possesses a natural talent for science.

Experienced Reporter: Peter is a gifted investigative reporter and very skilled photographer.

Investigator: Honing his talents as an investigative reporter, Peter has become experienced in detective work and research.

Hand-to-Hand Combatant: He is formidable in hand-to-hand combat, having received boxing training from the Daredevil of his universe.

Skilled Marksman: Peter is adept in the use of and has impeccable aim with firearms; more often than not, he is able to hit his targets accurately.

Weapons: Peter has been known to carry revolvers and incendiary grenades.

Glasses: Unlike other Spider-People, after receiving his powers, Peter still requires corrective lenses to see properly. 

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Spider-Punk

Hobart "Hobie" Brown

Alternate London, United Kingdom; c. 1977-early 80s

Approximately 19 years old

5′11″ (1.8 m)

150 lbs (68.04 kg)

Eyes: brown

Hair: black

Gender: Cis male

Orientation: Pansexual

In an alternate London, foul-mouthed teenager Hobart Brown was a squatter in a fascist UK ruled by Prime Minister "Ozzy" Osborn. He was bitten by a spider irradiated by illegal waste dumping, which gave him spider superpowers. Hobie became a punk-rock-inspired Spider-Man, and he led the oppressed people of London in a revolt against Osborn and his storm troopers. Spider-Punk is defined by his rebellious attitude towards absolutely everything, and will take any opportunity to turn on an establishment, regardless of the consequences.

PERSONALITY:

-Hobie is a zealous, headstrong, brazen, uncompromising, and altruistic young man.

-Although he pretends to be an apathetic badass, Hobie clearly has a deep connection to his team and a surprising amount of respect for Spider-Man Noir.

-He is surprisingly good with children.

-Hobie is an extremely devout anarchist who chafes at all forms of authority. Whenever he is given orders, Hobie makes it clear that he’s only going along with them because he wants to. Put simply, Hobie fights evil on his own terms.

-Hobie lives by two rules: No Gods. No Masters. He hates the rich, authorities, and politicians.

-Hobie takes the Spider-Man staple of flippancy to a whole new level—oftentimes, he doesn’t even attempt to be clever with his quips, instead throwing out the harshest insults he can come up with. 

-As a musician and activist, he integrates anti-authority messages into his performances. He frequently encourages (and joins) mosh pits among the audience. Such acts are deemed illegal in his home universe… not that he cares. 

-Hobie is a terrible singer, but he argues that’s what punk rock is all about.

-With the plethora of questionable decisions he’s made just to survive, Hobie does not consider himself a role model, let alone a hero. Despite this, he still has high praise for himself and tries to project an aura of "cool."

-Hobie's boots are ladder laced. In punk culture, ladder lacing with colored laces is a way to discreetly express your beliefs. Hobie's laces are blue, which means the wearer has killed a police officer. Though Hobie remains unwilling to divulge many aspects of his life, he has mentioned that he was once betrayed by a police officer…

-Hobie enjoys playing with people’s gender expectations and dresses as androgynously as possible. He believes that it is impossible to separate punk history from queer history.

POWERS & ABILITIES:

Spider Physiology: After being bitten by a spider irradiated by illegal waste dumping, Hobart obtained the proportionate powers of a spider.

Superhuman Strength: Hobie can lift at least one ton.

Superhuman Speed

Superhuman Stamina

Superhuman Durability

Superhuman Agility

Superhuman Equilibrium

Superhuman Reflexes

Spider-Sense

Wallcrawling

Regeneration

Web-Shooters

Modified guitar: An instrument that can emit a large shockwave attack similar to Miles Morales’ "venom power." In addition, the guitar can play frequencies strong enough to cause electronic equipment to malfunction.

Cricket bat: A simple yet effective wooden bat inscribed with "Beat on the Brat," a Ramones lyric.

Engineer: Hobart is a tech genius, able to create his Web-Shooters and a functional dimension-hopping watch after studying the properties of Peni Parker’s teleportation device. He was also able to engineer his guitar into a weapon.

Skilled Acrobat: Spider-Punk is able to perform acrobatic and gymnastic moves, such as high jumps, somersaults, flips, etc. at a level far beyond the ability of normal humans.

Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Hobie has years of street fighting experience. He utilizes techniques that enable him to make full use of his speed, agility, and strength. However, he lacks any formal training.

Musician: Hobie is a talented musician and plays both guitar and drums.

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SP//dr

Peni Parker

Futuristic New York City, New York; 3145 AD

9-13 years old

4′11″ (1.5 m), 9′ (2.74 m) (in armor)

105 lbs (47.63 kg), 900 lbs (408.23 kg) (in armor)

Eyes: brown

Hair: black

Gender: Cis female

Orientation: Asexual

In an alternate Japan, in the year 3145, Peni Parker was born the only daughter of Dr. Richard Parker. When she was 9 years old, her father passed away piloting the SP//dr suit. She would be adopted by her Aunt May and Uncle Ben in New York, and they informed her that she was the last person able to bond with the radioactive spider that controlled Richard’s bionic armor. Peni accepted this responsibility, allowed the radioactive spider to bite her, and repaired the mech suit. Now known as SP//dr, Peni protects her futuristic neighborhood with her new best spider-friend and a powerful robotic suit!

PERSONALITY:

-Peni is a peppy, energetic, optimistic, intelligent, tough, and somewhat smug girl. 

-Peni’s bubbly nature is infectious, and she loves making new friends. She quite literally views the Spider-Gang as her family, even addressing them as onii-chan (big brother) and onee-chan (big sister) respectively. Likewise, she cherishes her bond with the SP//dr spider more than anything—in many ways, it’s her last connection to her father.

-A generally happy-go-lucky person, it is rare to see her sad or discouraged. That said, when grief or anxiety strike, her productivity takes a sharp decline. She is a very emotional person, and her friends’ struggles affect her profoundly.

-Peni is a responsible and dedicated individual; she has devoted countless hours to her studies and working on her father's suit. That said, she can be a tad arrogant where her work is concerned, and bristles at outside input or assistance. It can be difficult to get Peni to accept technological help or admit when she’s made a mistake.

-Peni is proud of her intellect to an almost vain degree. She unconsciously comes off as condescending when explaining her technology to others, especially Spider-Man Noir (even though he can easily pick up how modern tech works).

-In battle, she is ruthless, aggressive, and devastatingly analytical.

-She has a habit of striking magical girl or idol singer poses.

-Peni is a vegetarian but isn’t preachy about it.

-Peni has an ultra-secret candy stash hidden… somewhere.

-Her hobbies include J-pop and manga (she’s recently gotten into Boys’ and Girls’ Love).

POWERS & ABILITIES:

Genius-Level Intellect: Peni Parker is extremely intelligent, mostly regarding her exceptional scientific, engineering, and hacking skills. 

Scientist: A wunderkind prodigy, she is remarkably skilled and knowledgeable in a wide range of scientific fields.

Engineer: Peni takes great pride in her engineering intelligence, which has enabled her to create upgrades for her SP//dr armor and even invent an inter-dimensional teleportation device.

Expert Hacker

SP//dr Suit Mk III: A psychically-powered mech suit created by Peni’s father. The SP//dr suit is genetically linked to her, so only Peni may use it. The suit uses magnetically manipulated appendages for versatility, wall-crawling, and enhanced strength, and it can shoot lasers from its fingers and weld various metals. Additionally, wrist-mounted web shooters built into the SP//dr suit allow it to web-swing between buildings and entrap enemies. The suit is shielded against radiation, biological, chemical, corrosive, and electrical attacks. In the cockpit, there is an on-board computer operating system that aids Peni in accessing the internet, providing background information, and connecting with (or hacking into) other devices. The inside also has a snack compartment.

Bilingualism: Peni speaks Japanese and English.

Expert pilot: Peni’s piloting abilities have advanced to the point where the SP//dr suit feels like an extension of her body.

Psychic link: Peni allowed herself to be bitten by the SP//dr spider—a radioactive, sentient spider (whom she refers to as her best friend) acting as one half of the CPU that makes the SP//dr suit work. Beyond piloting the suit, the spider shares thoughts and emotions with Peni.

Spider-Sense: Through her psychic connection, Peni possesses a precognitive "spider" sense that warns her of potential immediate danger.

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[oneeyedsparrow]

Arthur Finch

Age: 18

Born: February 10th, Aquarius

Kamii University, Freshman

Department of Literature, Studying Japanese Literature

Gender: Male ♂

Species: Human

Size: 162.56 cm  58 kg

Blood-type: A+

Likes: Drawing, Reading, Intelligence, Martial Arts and Katsudon. Favorite Literature: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Sexuality: Gay ⚣

Hobbies: Arthur really enjoys reading or drawing in his free time. You’ll usually see him at a cafe with his favorite horror book or sketching in one of his many sketchbooks. 

Personality: Athletic, Clever, Friendly, Introverted, clingy (only to Mira and later to Hide and Kaneki once he gets to know them.) Secretive about his family ties to the CCG, Pacifist (he avoids causing harm to pretty much anyone.) He strongly believes that violence leads to more violence. While being a pacifist he still believes in self-defense. He rarely if ever holds grudges. He’s Impulsive to act when he thinks someone is in danger. He is a little bit cowardly when it comes to his own life. He’s a bit spoiled because of his rich upbringing but he doesn’t see himself above anyone. He’s also stubborn in his beliefs. Background: Born to Victor and Emma Finch in the United States, Arthur lost his father at the age of 10. His mother remarried to Benjamin Willaims, an investigator under the American version of the CCG, The Department of Ghoul Defense. His mother died when he was 12, leaving him with his stepfather who got more invested in his work due to Arthur’s mother dying from a ghoul attack. The ghoul who was framed for the murder was eventually killed, and his wife was arrested for harboring a ghoul under her care. 

The ghoul who supposedly killed his mother had two offspring: Mira and Milo Walsh, two natural born half-ghouls who initially befriended Arthur out of petty revenge, though the former of the two grew to have an actual friendship with him while the other kept his resentment at the forefront of their interactions. It was thanks to his friend Mira that Arthur was able to find other options for himself, and to aid him with a surgery before making further plans for the future. 

While distant with his stepfather, Arthur decided to leave the country to pursue his life goals, taking his best friend Mira with him as the two settled into Japan to start a new life together. Arthur has no idea that Mira and Milo are half ghouls.  Arthur's gun is a black 44 magnum that has 6 rounds. The gun uses Q bullets. Arthur only uses this gun as his last and finally option.

Ships I'm okay with: Arthur x Kaneki, Arthur x Hide, Arthur x Hide x Kaneki. Mira X Arthur. Ships I'm not okay with: Arthur with anyone who Identifies as being female. (Arthur is gay sooo) Shuu Tsukiyama (I would be okay with it if their personalities didn't clash so much.) I'm okay with: Gore, NSFW, and even death of my OC (I'm pretty much cool with it all.) If you have any more questions about Arthur Finch Please DM me @websterweaver or @oneeyedsparrow @tokyoghoulartfight2024 This is my TG OC Feel free to attack me as I will definitely will do revenge! >:3 Ships I'm okay with: Arthur x Kaneki, Arthur x Hide, Arthur x Hide x Kaneki. Mira X Arthur. Ships I'm not okay with: Arthur with anyone who Identifies as being female. (Arthur is gay sooo) Shuu Tsukiyama (I would be okay with it if their personalities didn't clash so much.) I'm okay with: Gore, NSFW, and even death of my OC (I'm pretty much cool with it all.) If you have any more questions about Arthur Finch Please DM me @websterweaver or @oneeyedsparrow @tokyoghoulartfight2024 This is my TG OC Feel free to attack me as I will definitely will do revenge! >:3 dividers by @nymphfrills

[oscar-piastri]

Hidayat Heydarov (White) of Team Azerbaijan embraces Joan-Benjamin Gaba (Blue) of Team France following the Judo Men’s -73 kg Final contest on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Champs-de-Mars Arena on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France ↠ Photo by Alex Pantling

[cosmicanger]

France’s Joan-Benjamin Gaba celebrates after defeating Japan’s Hifumi Abe during men’s -73 kg of the mixed team final match in the team judo competition, at Champ-de-Mars Arena, during the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

[eretzyisrael]

The United States paused a shipment of bombs to Israel last week over fears it would invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, an official said Tuesday, marking the first time in the conflict that President Joe Biden has squeezed military aid to the key US ally.

Washington halted the load of 1,800 2,000-lb (907 kg) bombs and 1,700 500-lb (226 kg) bombs after Israel had not “fully addressed” US concerns about a major ground operation, a senior administration official said.

News of the move comes as the White House blasted the “unacceptable” closure of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt after Israel sent tanks in earlier Tuesday — while holding out hope for a ceasefire with Hamas.

The pausing of weapons marks the first time that Biden has acted on the warning that he gave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in April that US policy on Gaza would depend on how Israel treated civilians.

The US official said Biden’s administration made the decision on the weapons when it appeared Israel was on the verge of a major ground operation into Rafah, which Washington has strongly opposed as more than a million people are sheltering there.

Israeli and US officials had been discussing alternatives but “those discussions are ongoing and have not fully addressed our concerns,” the senior US official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

“As Israeli leaders seemed to approach a decision point on such an operation, we began to carefully review proposed transfers of particular weapons to Israel that might be used in Rafah. This began in April.”

The US official said Washington was “especially focused” on the use of the heaviest 2,000-lb bombs “and the impact they could have in dense urban settings as we have seen in other parts of Gaza.”

“We have not made a final determination on how to proceed with this shipment,” the official said.

The US State Department is still reviewing other weapons transfers, including the use of precision bomb kits known as JDAMs, added the official.

The White House said earlier that Israel had promised the military thrust into Rafah earlier Tuesday was a “limited operation” and not the feared full-scale invasion.

[basilandthymegarden]

I guess meet Beth? It looked like you COD OC people wanted more OCs to join you?

Name: Benjamin Sutcliffe Call Sign: Beth (short for Bethlehem) Age: 28 Gender: Cis Man Nationality: Welsh Birthplace: Swansea, Swansea, UK Rank: Sergeant Specialty: Combat Medic Unit/Affiliations: Task Force 141/Special Air Service Service #: 93787827 Sexuality: Gay Height: 6'4" (193 cm) Weight: 220 lbs (99.8 kg) Tattoos: Staff of Asclepius on his left shoulder, Star of Bethlehem (8 point star, about 2 inches in size) over his heart, barcode of his service # on his inner right bicep

Link for the picrew: https://picrew.me/en/image_maker/2322721

[turtlethebean]

It's been a while since I did an OC introduction, so here we go! Introducing Riley Bridges!

Picrews used:

TOON ME! picrew (toon-me-picrew.carrd.co) (Note: I used body B, which is larger than body A)

Taybee Character Maker｜Picrew

character maker pt 2｜Picrew

Spoilers for season 3 (like, the Europe arc lol) and TW for cults and abuse under the cut.

Name: Riley Bridges

Aliases:

RaddestDude (Online username)

Ri (pronounced like "rye") (Tsukada Chieko, Elliot Clayton, Benjamin Scott, Sanjay Korrapat, Michelle Clayton-Scotti)

Walking Bisexual Flag (Benjamin Scott)

Age: 25-27

Birthday: April 30th 2010

Origin: Madrid, Spain

Gender: Genderfluid

Pronouns: They/them

Sexuality: Bisexual

Family:

Unnamed adoptive parents

Height: 5 foot 6

Weight: 80 kg

Job: TrendiVid Creator

Backstory:

Riley was brought up in a cult until they were 5 years old when the cult mysteriously disappeared. They don't remember their life in said cult, only the symbol and an incident involving them being burned on the cheek with a cigarette as punishment for attempting to run away.

Shortly after the cult disappeared, Riley was sent to live with a foster family and developed an interest in ghosts. They heard of a future pope who had been murdered with a familiar symbol stamped onto his chest. This led Riley to travel to Italy for a bit of ghost hunting, which they recorded and later uploaded to TrendiVid.

They currently comfortably live in a campervan, travelling around to hunt down whatever ghosts they can find. Unfortunately, this may lead them to uncover a conspiracy bigger than they could ever imagine.

Character playlist link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3TRZUIVE6DQGLGHCfL4pcc?si=481bdd116a2d4909

Trivia:

Riley was originally developed for a different AU where they had water powers.

[coffee-n-bagels-comic-universe]

Brainwaves Bios: Winston Zeddemore (1984)

The Muscle of The Ghostbusters Winston Zeddemore

The muscle of the Ghostbusters, Winston joined when he saw an advertisement in the newspaper looking for a forth member. The most down-to-earth member of the team, originally joined for the money, but is still a loyal and heroic member of the team.

"We had the tools, we had the talent."

Name

Full Legal Name: Winston Ramsey Zeddemore

First Name: Winston

Meaning: From an English surname that was derived from the Old English given name 'Wynnstan', itself derived from the Old English elements 'Wynn' 'Joy' and 'Stan' 'Stone'.

Pronunciation: WIN-ston

Origin: English

Middle Name: Ramsey

Meaning: From an English and Scottish surname that was derived from a place name meaning 'Garlic Island' in Old English.

Pronunciation: RAM-zee

Origin: English

Surname: Zeddemore

Meaning: Meaning Unknown.

Pronunciation: ZEDD-more

Origin: Unknown

Titles: Sergeant, Mr

Nicknames: Z, Zed, Zedd

Characteristics

Age: 39

Gender: Male. He/Him Pronouns

Race: Human

Nationality: American Citizen. Born in America

Ethnicity: African-American

Birth Date: December 17th 1945

Sexuality: Straight

Religion: Christian

Native Language: English

Known Languages: English, Spanish

Relationship Status: Single

Astrological Sign: Sagittarius

Actor: Ernie Hudson

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina

Current Residence: North Moore Street, New York, New York

Appearance

Height: 6'3" / 191 cm

Weight: 220 lbs / 100 kg

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: Black

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: Hairy

Facial Hair: Moustache

Tattoos: (As of Jan 1984) None

Piercings: None

Scars: None Noticeable

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Social Drinker, Smoker

Illnesses/Disorders: None Diagnosed

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Affiliated Groups: Ghostbusters (Employee/Member)

Friends: Peter Venkman, Egon Spengler, Raymond Stantz, Janine Melnitz, Dana Barrett, Louis Tully (Sort-Of)

Significant Other: None

Previous Partners: None of Note

Parents: Mark Zeddemore (Deceased, Father), Lucille Zeddemore (62, Mother, Née Major)

Parents-In-Law: None

Siblings: Daphne Carlisle (36, Sister, Née Zeddemore), Joseph Zeddemore (33, Brother), Patricia Baker (30, Sister, Née Zeddemore), Leon Zeddemore (27, Brother)

Siblings-In-Law: Olivia Carlisle (38, Daphne's Husband), Rachel Zeddemore (35, Joseph's Wife, Née Flores), Nathan Baker (32, Patricia's Husband), Susan Zeddemore (29, Leon's Wife, Née Grant)

Nieces & Nephews: Tyler Carlisle (16, Nephew), Martha Carlisle (12, Niece), Benjamin Carlisle (8, Nephew), Velma Carlisle (4, Nephew), Carter Zeddemore (13, Nephew), Zoe Zeddemore (9, Niece), Abel Zeddemore (5, Nephew), Sally Zeddemore (1, Niece), David Baker (10, Nephew), Flora Baker (6, Niece), Graham Baker (2, Nephew), Holly Zeddemore (7, Niece), Jacob Zeddemore (3, Nephew)

Children: None

Extras

Level of Education: United States Marines Training

Occupation: Ghostbuster

Employer: Ghostbusters

Expertise:

Investigations and Security Procedures Knowledge

Strategy and Tactical Analysis Knowledge

Excellent Driver

Excellent Marksman

Martial Arts Knowledge

Mechanical Knowledge

Excellent Physical Conditioning

Basic Knowledge in Piloting

Religious Studies Expert

Hopeful

Believes in a Better Reality

Informed on Current Events

Faults:

Hates Jell-O

Hates Rats

Hates Cockroaches

Motion Sickness

Seasickness

Backstory: Unlike the other three Ghostbusters, Winston Zeddemore was not originally a university professor. Winston applied for a job opening late in 1984 after business started to pick up. Janine Melnitz interviewed Winston from her desk. She asked him if he believed in UFOs, astral projections, mental telepathy, ESP, clairvoyance, spirit photography, telekinetic movement, full trans-mediums, the Loch Ness monster and the theory of Atlantis. Winston replied if there was a steady paycheque in it, he would believe anything she said. The interview was interrupted when the phone rang and by the return of the weary Peter Venkman and Raymond Stantz. Winston turned his head and observed them while Janine spoke to the caller. Raymond was not pleased to see two free repeaters on the evening worksheet. He walked to the basement Janine brought Winston to their attention. She introduced him. Winston stood. Raymond stopped and turned around. Raymond took one look at him and hired him on the spot.

[eucanthos]

Constantinople   (29 May 1453)

Jean Le Tavernier: Le siège de Constantinople (1453), after 1455.

Basillica, or The Ottoman Cannon was a very large-calibre cannon designed by Orban, a cannon engineer, Saruca Usta and architect Muslihiddin Usta at a time when cannons were still new. One of the largest-ever cannons built, played a key role in damaging the Walls of Constantinople in 1453 and subsequently its fall).

Jean Chartier: Siege of Constantinople, Chronique de Charles VII, ca.1470-79.

Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant: L'Entrée du sultan Mehmet II à Constantinople le 29 mai 1453 (1876)

After Constantine XI, could no longer pay for their salaries, Orban turned to Sultan Mehmed II (the Conqueror) and proposed Basillica.

“I can cast a cannon of bronze with the capacity of the stone you want. I have examined the walls of the city in great detail. I can shatter to dust not only these walls with the stones from my gun, but the very walls of Babylon itself.”

The behemoth was built in 3 months at a huge casting site set in Adrianople [massively burning wood like in Middle Earth]. Had to be dragged by 60 oxen. The 545 Kg cannonball, could be shot at 1500 m. The cannon killed some of its operators and Orban himself is probably killed by a cannon explosion during the siege [not an unusual occurrence with such artillery].

The heat prevented the cannon from being fired more than three times per day. Ultimately, it lasted all of six weeks before becoming non-functional.

img: The Dardanelles Gun or Great Turkish Bombard, a 15th c. super-sized siege cannon, built in 1464 by Ottoman military engineer Munir Ali and modelled after Orban‘s Basillica.

Orban: The Man Who Brought Down the Walls of Constantinople [pop history]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orban

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehmed_II

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilic_(cannon)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dardanelles_Gun

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Benjamin-Constant-The_Entry_of_Mahomet_II_into_Constantinople-1876.jpg

https://www.camrea.org/2017/09/11/orban-the-man-who-brought-down-the-walls-of-constantinople-part-i/

https://www.camrea.org/2017/09/18/orban-the-man-who-brought-down-the-walls-of-constantinople-part-2/

[nightsidewrestling]

D.U.D.E Bios: Gardenia Lum

Tristan’s Beautiful Flower Maiden Gardenia Lum (2020)

The wife of Tristan and daughter-in-law of Damian and Nicole, Gardenia. Flowery and beautiful but reserved the majority of the time, she tries to keep out of family drama.

“Best not to worry ourselves over nothing.”

Name

Full Legal Name: Gardenia Autumn Lum (Née Day)

First Name: Gardenia

Meaning: From the name of the tropical flower, which was named for the Scottish naturalist Alexander Garden.

Pronunciation: gahr-DEEN-ee-a

Origin: English

Middle Name: Autumn

Meaning: From the name of the season, ultimately from Latin ‘Autumnus’.

Pronunciation: AW-tem

Origin: English

Surname: Lum (Née Day)

Meaning: Lum: From Old English ‘Lum’ meaning ‘Pool’. (Day: From a diminutive form of David.)

Pronunciation: LUH-mb (DAY)

Origin: English (English)

Alias: None

Reason: N/A

Nicknames: Nia

Titles: Mrs

Characteristics

Age: 33

Gender: Female. She/Her Pronouns

Race: Human

Nationality: British

Ethnicity: White

Birth Date: March 30th 1987

Symbols: N/A

Sexuality: Straight

Religion: Christian

Native Language: English

Spoken Languages: English, French

Relationship Status: Married

Astrological Sign: Aries

Theme Song (Ringtone on Damian & Vi’s Phones): Damian: ‘Girl All the Bad Guys Want’ - Bowling For Soup. Vi: ‘Call Me When You’re Sober’ - Evanescence

Voice Actor: Miranda Hart

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Current Location: Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Hometown: Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Appearance

Height: 5’2” / 157 cm

Weight: 115 lbs / 52 kg

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: Black

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: N/A

Facial Hair: N/A

Tattoos: (As of Jan 2020) None

Piercings: Ear Lobe (Both)

Scars: None

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Social Drinker

Illnesses/Disorders: None

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Allies: N/A

Enemies: N/A

Friends: Vanessa Rhydderch, Eithne O’Hannagan, Tydfil McFarland, Gwen McCracken, Branwen McCracken, Gethsemane Rhydderch, Ginger Rhydderch

Colleagues: N/A

Rivals: None

Closest Confidant: Tristan Lum

Mentor: Graham Day

Significant Other: Tristan Lum (32, Husband)

Previous Partners: None of Note

Parents: Graham Day (53, Father), Grace Day (54, Mother, Née Joyce)

Parents-In-Law: Damian Lum (61, Father-In-Law), Nicole Lum (56, Mother-In-Law, Née Yap)

Siblings: None

Siblings-In-Law: Viola Nye (41, Tristan's Half-Sister), Quentin Nye (42, Viola's Husband), Ulysses May (38, Tristan's Half-Brother), Kestrel May (39, Ulysses' Wife, Née Coy), Wanda Ott (35, Tristan's Sister), Heath Ott (36, Wanda's Husband), Xavia Lum (29, Tristan's Sister), Sullivan Lum (26, Tristan's Brother), Yasmine Lum (23, Tristan's Sister), Roger Lum (20, Tristan's Brother), Zella Lum (17, Tristan's Sister)

Nieces & Nephews: Adam Nye (21, Nephew), Paulette Nye (18, Niece), Benjamin Nye (15, Nephew), Olivia Nye (12, Niece), Charles Nye (9, Nephew), Earl May (18, Nephew), Jane May (15, Nephew), Flint May (15, Nephew), Imogen May (9, Niece), Magnolia Ott (15, Niece), Laurence Ott (12, Nephew), Naomi Ott (9, Niece)

Children: Daisy Lum (12, Daughter), Vance Lum (9, Son)

Children-In-Law: None

Grandkids: None

Great Grandkids: None

Wrestling

Billed From: N/A

Trainer: N/A

Managers: N/A

Wrestlers Managed: N/A

Debut: N/A

Debut Match: N/A

Retired: N/A

Retirement Match: N/A

Wrestling Style: N/A

Stables: N/A

Teams: N/A

Regular Moves: N/A

Finishers: N/A

Refers To Fans As: N/A

Finishers: N/A

Refers To Fans As: N/A

Extras

Backstory: Gardenia grew up fascinated with botany, eventually becoming a florist. She met Tristan during college and has been with him ever since.

Trivia: Nothing of Note

[tieflingkisser]

Gaza faces the threat of famine: How children starve

Nearly 166 million people worldwide are estimated to need urgent action against hunger, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global partnership which measures food insecurity. That includes nearly everyone in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli military launched an offensive in October following an attack on Israel by Hamas militants. More than 1 million of Gaza's inhabitants face the most extreme form of malnutrition — classified by the IPC as 'Catastrophe or Famine.' Seven-month-old Majd Salem is one of them. Born on Nov. 1, three weeks after Israel launched the offensive, the child was being treated for a chest infection in the neonatal ICU at Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza on May 9. The nurse caring for him said he was suffering from severe malnutrition. Majd was born at a healthy weight of 3.5 kg (7.7 pounds), said his mother, Nisreen al-Khateeb. By May, when he was six months old, his weight had barely changed to 3.8 kg, she said — around 3 kg less than would be expected for a baby his age.

[...]

One in three children in northern Gaza are acutely malnourished or suffering from wasting, according to the U.N. children's agency UNICEF, citing data from its partners on the ground. Ismail Al-Thawabta, director of the Hamas-run government media office, said their records showed 33 people had died of malnutrition in Gaza including 29 children, but added that the number could be higher.

[...]

The International Criminal Court's prosecutor, in seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, last month accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant of using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare, among other alleged crimes. Netanyahu, calling that move "a moral outrage of historic proportions," said Israel is fighting in full compliance with international law and taking unprecedented measures to ensure aid reaches those in need.

[...]

A child's brain develops at its fastest rate in the first two years of life. So even if they don't starve to death or die from illness due to their weakened immune system, children may face delays in growth and development, said Aashima Garg, adviser on nutrition at UNICEF for the Middle East and North Africa. "While they may be alive, they may not thrive that well in childhood and beyond," she said. Three families in Gaza told reporters about their day-to-day diets, and four global health experts explained how such deprivation affects the growing body. Damage done in weeks manifests over years, they said. "It can have a long-term impact on their immune system, their ability to absorb good nutrition, and on their cognitive and physical development," said Hannah Stephenson, global head of nutrition and health at Save The Children, a nonprofit.

[beauxned-blog]

Ben Cleveland is... the definition of "awesome"

Benjamin Keith Cleveland Position: G 6'-6", 357 lbs. (198 cm, 161 kg) Team: Baltimore Ravens Born: August 25, 1998 in Toccoa, GA College: Georgia

[thencd]

Lucifarian Family 80s Redux: Bios:

The Princess of Sloth: Anna Lucifarian / Hosanna Arendse (1984)

The fifth of the seven sins, sloth is often regarded as laziness, but chemicals can put people to sleep much faster.

"I can make the dream world your reality."

Name

Full Legal Name: Hosanna Tabitha Arendse

First Name: Hosanna

Meaning: From the Aramaic religious expression 'Hosha' na'' meaning 'Deliver us' in Hebrew

Pronunciation: ho-ZAN-a

Origin: Biblical

Middle Name: Tabitha

Meaning: Means 'Gazelle' in Aramaic

Pronunciation: TAB-i-tha

Origin: English, Biblical, Biblical Greek

Surname: Arendse

Meaning: Variant of 'Arends', which means 'Son of Arend', which is the Dutch and German variant of 'Arnold' (Which comes from a Germanic name meaning 'Eagle Power', derived from the elements 'Arn' 'Eagle' and 'Walt' 'Power, Authority'), as well as the Dutch word for 'Eagle'

Pronunciation: A-rents

Origin: Southern African, Afrikaans

Aliases: Anna Lucifarian, The Princess of Sloth, The Slothful Princess, The Slothful Hound, The Hound of Sloth, The Lazy Hound, The Hound of Laziness, The Princess of Sloth Anna Lucifarian, The Slothful Princess Anna Lucifarian, The Slothful Hound Anna Lucifarian, The Hound of Sloth Anna Lucifarian, The Lazy Hound Anna Lucifarian, The Hound of Laziness Anna Lucifarian

Nicknames: Anna, Tabby, Tibby, Princess A, Hound, Lazybones

Titles: Miss

Characteristics

Age: 24

Gender: Female. She/Her Pronouns

Race: African-American (Human)

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: African-American

Birth Date: October 20th 1960

Sexuality: Pansexual

Religion: Raised Christian

Native Language: English

Spoken Languages: English, Dutch, Afrikaans, Spanish

Relationship Status: Single

Astrological Sign: Libra

Theme Song: 'Jolene' - Dolly Parton (1980-)

Voice Actor: Queen Latifah

Singing Voice: Queen Latifah

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA

Current Location: On The Road

Current Residence: Albany, Albany County, New York, USA

Hometown: Asbury Park, Monmouth County, New Jersey, USA

Appearance

Height: 5'6" / 167 cm

Weight: 150 lbs / 68 kg

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: Black

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: N/A

Facial Hair: N/A

Tattoos: 5

Piercings: Ear Lobes (Both, Double), Helix (Both, Double), Tragus (Both)

Scars: None

Clothing Style: Whatever she can find at 6 am

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: Social Drinker, Smoker

Illnesses/Disorders: None Diagnosed

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Allies: Ves Lucifarian, Bon Lucifarian, Nadia Lucifarian, Kat Lucifarian, Nora Lucifarian, Syn Lucifarian, Gorilla Monsoon

Enemies: Moolah, Wendi Richter, Freddie Blassie, Hulk Hogan, Bob Orton, Mr Fuji, Paul Orndorff

Mentor: Moses Arendse

Significant Other: None

Previous Partners: None of Note

Parents: Moses Arendse (R.I.P, Father), Naomi Arendse (72, Mother, Née Obama)

Parents-In-Law: None

Siblings: Omar Arendse (39, Brother), Phoebe Waterman (36, Sister, Née Arendse), Raphael Arendse (33, Brother), Sapphira Vogel (30, Sister, Née Arendse), Thaddeus Arendse (27, Brother)

Siblings-In-Law: Vashti Arendse (40, Omar's Wife, Née Simon), Zion Waterman (38, Phoebe's Husband), Abigail Arendse (34, Raphael's Wife, Née Richard), Benjamin Vogel (32, Sapphira's Husband), Candace Arendse (28, Thaddeus' Wife, Née Post)

Nieces & Nephews: David Arendse (19, Nephew), Edna Arendse (16, Niece), Felix Arendse (13, Nephew), Gomer Arendse (10, Niece), Hoshea Arendse (7, Nephew), Jemima Arendse (4, Niece), Kenan Waterman (16, Nephew), Lois Waterman (13, Niece), Michael Waterman (10, Nephew), Noah Waterman (7, Niece), Obed Waterman (4, Nephew), Prisca Arendse (13, Niece), Rufus Arendse (10, Nephew), Shiloh Arendse (7, Niece), Teman Arendse (4, Nephew), Zeruiah Vogel (10, Niece), Abel Vogel (7, Nephew), Bathsheba Vogel (4, Niece), Caleb Arendse (7, Nephew)

Children: None

Children-In-Law: None

Grandkids: None

Great Grandkids: None

Wrestling

Billed From: Hell Itself

Trainer: Moses Arendse

Managers: Damo Lucifarian

Wrestlers Managed: None

Debut: 1980

Retired: N/A

Wrestling Style: Submission Artist

Stables & Teams: The Lucifarian Family (1980-)

Regular Moves: Roundhouse Kick, Diving Crossbody, Diving Elbow Drop, Suicide Dive, Step-Up Enzuigiri, Springboard Clothesline, Tilt-A-Whirl Backbreaker, Sitout Suplex, Slingshot Somersault Senton, Naptime (Arm Trap Swinging Neckbreaker)

Finishers: Dirt Nap (Arm Trap Triangle Choke), Lullaby(Fireman's Carry Dropped Into A Knee Lift)

Refers To Fans As: The Slothful, The Slothful Ones, The Apathetic, The Apathetic Ones

Commentary Name: The Sloth, The Hellhound

Extras

Backstory: Raised by her mother (Naomi) in a small apartment in New Jersey, Hosanna decided to move to England to be with her father (Moses). Hosanna didn't know much about her father, the only real information she had on him was, he wrestled for a living, and had once teamed with Damo Lucifarian. Hosanna lived with her dad while in England, and he taught her everything he knew about wrestling. Hosanna eventually had a good relationship with her father, unfortunately, it was cut off when he died in a plane crash, the month before she turned 18, By the time she was 20 (1980) Holly had joined the 'Lucifarian Family' as Sloth, because of her lackadaisical attitude towards care for her opponent, if Hosanna split someone open, she couldn't care less, and often says that her opponents should be tougher.

Trivia:

Hosanna is very cuddly towards the other girls

Hosanna is very much the kind of person who clears her promos first

Hosanna is the 'mom/mum friend'

Hosanna does accidentally give stiff shots

Hosanna views Gorilla Monsoon as a father figure

Hosanna's role is as the Mouth (sort of), Brain (sort of), and soul/heart of the group

Hosanna is Forgetful, Lazy, Loving, Polite, Stoic and Untidy

Hosanna will ask permission, before verbally tearing someone to shreds

Hosanna is very calm and focused during matches, especially when she wants to win quickly

Hosanna can forget where she's supposed to be, and accidentally no-shows events if she isn't with the girls

Hosanna doesn't care how hard she hits her opponents

Hosanna has a work/gym bag messier than a junkyard

Hosanna likes: Sleep, Hotels, Blankets, Blue, 4th July, Christmas, Slushies, Goats, Sloths, Taxis, Hydrangeas, Pillow forts, Cuddly toys, white noise, Hot chocolate, Comedy movies

Hosanna dislikes: Loud parties, Itchy sweaters, Police sirens, Snakes, Rats, Construction sites, Cooking, Bicycles, Needles, Neon signs, Hawaiian pizza, Trains, Buses, Suits, Pools, Social events

Left: Hosanna in 'Human form' (With her natural brown eyes)

Right: Anna in 'Demon form' (With blue eyes)

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[Since I've already talked about her, might as well bring her over. This was my first "proper" fanservant write-up, so keep that in mind if it seems a little low-quality.]

Name: Benjamin Franklin

Faceclaim: Fischl (Genshin Impact)

Class: Archer (Human)

Height: 5'2"/157 cm

Weight: 110 lbs/50 kg

Weapon: Bow, Lightning

Parameters:

Strength: C

Endurance: D

Agility: A

Mana: C+

Luck: D

Noble Phantasm: B

Class Skills:

Independent Action (C+)

Magic Resistance (D)

Personal Skills:

Lightning Rod (B): One of the things Franklin is best known for is the Kite Experiment, an attempt to prove that lightning was no different from electricity. As a heroic spirit, this skill allows for Archer to freely absorb, release, and manipulate electrical energy.

Galvanism (A): While not as well known as the famous Kite Experiment, Franklin conducted a multitude of experiments regarding the nature of electricity over the course of her life. As a heroic spirit, she possesses the ability to freely convert magical energy into electrical energy and vice-versa.

Charisma (C+): In life, Franklin was known as a charming entertainer, one who possessed a deep understanding of the motives of others, often better than they understood themselves, which was used to great effect in cultivating allies and placating potential enemies. Also a known casanova, this skill receives a boost in effectiveness should it be used with the aim of seduction.

Noble Phantasms:

Key of Enlightenment: From the Heavens Above to the Earth Below (Anti-Mystery) (B): During Franklin's life, the popular perception of lightning was of the phenomenon being a manifestation of divine wrath. The key aim of the Kite Experiment was to prove that the lightning that crossed the heavens was, in fact, no different from mundane electricity. The success of this experiment reduced lightning from a divine mystery to something mundane and reproducible by scientific means. This noble phantasm, being a crystallization of that success, provides two abilities. Passively, Key of Enlightenment confers a conceptual advantage when facing an opponent with high levels of mystery and divinity, scaling with the levels of mystery present. When invoked by name, this noble phantasm unleashes a blast of lightning from the sky, which burns the mystery and divinity of what it strikes to amplify its own damage output.

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Disappearance of Gloria Baird

Gloria Baird circa 1969

Gloria Baird

Physical Description

Full Name: Gloria Jean Baird

Date of Birth: November 26.1946

Race: White/Caucasian

Sex: Female

Height: 5′3″ - 5′5″ (63 inches - 65 inches) (160.02 cm - 165.1 cm)

Weight: 106 lbs - 107 lbs (48.08 kg - 48.54 kg)

Hair Color: Brown or Light Brown

Eye Color: Blue

Nickname/Alias:

Gloria J. Siegel

Gloria Jean Goodman

Buggles

Peanut

G.J.

Distinguishing Characteristics

A scar under the right side of her face under her chin.

Family

Daughter

Misc. Info

Gloria joined the army a few months before she disappeared and was stationed at Ft  Benjamin Harrison in Indiana (now closed) and Ft. McClellan in Alabama.

She was currently on leave from the army and after her disappearance she listed as AWOL.

Case Information’

Age at Disappearance: 23 (76 if still alive as of May 3, 2023)

Missing Since: December 31, 2023 (Missing for 55 years as of May 3, 2023)

Location Last Seen: Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA

Location Last Seen on Google Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/place/33%C2%B044'56.4%22N+84%C2%B023'16.7%22W/@33.7489954,-84.3879824,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m4!3m3!8m2!3d33.7489954!4d-84.3879824

Case Classification: Endangered Missing

Dentals: Unknown

Fingerprints:Unknown

DNA: In CODIS

Clothing & Personal Effects

No official description known

Circumstances of Disappearance

Gloria was seen at a party and it was stated that she left the party with three men.

Vehicle Description

Volkswagen Beetle

Misc. Info

Her car was later found abandoned alongside a Georgia road and there was no sign of her and nobody had seen her walking away from it.

Unidentified Person Exclusions (NamUs)

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/543/investigations (11)

Contact Information/Investigating Agencies/Contact Agencies

Costa Mesa Police Department

Agency Contact Personal:  Detective Dana Potts

Agency Phone Number: 714-754-5363

Agency Email Address: dpotts@ci.costa-mesa.ca.us

Federal Bureau of Investigation  - Atlanta, Georgia Office

Agency Phone Number: 404-679-6392

NamUs

Agency Case Number: #MP543

Agency Contact Personal: Regional Program Specialist Melissa Pope

Agency Phone Number: 813-992-8183

Agency Email Address: mapope@rti.org

Sources/Further Information/Places of Interest

https://charleyproject.org/case/gloria-jean-baird

https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/543/details

https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/2327dfga.html

https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/ga-gloria-baird-23-atlanta-dec-1969.42482/