Anthony Edward Stark

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CHARACTER NAME: Anthony Edward Stark.  Generally known as Tony Stark.  Or Iron Man.
SERIES: Marvel Cinematic Universe
CANON POINT: After falling through the vortex above Manhattan, being caught by the Hulk, having his face plate ripped off by Thor, and just prior to being woken up during one of the final scenes in The Avengers.
AGE: 47
APPEARANCE: BAMF

PREVIOUS GAME HISTORY: NA

PERSONALITY: Tony Stark was born with a platinum spoon in his mouth to genius and philanthropic parents.  He has never known anything outside of luxury, minus a small stint in Afghanistan as a prisoner of war, and it shows in the way he carries himself in public.  He is likely one of the smartest men on Earth.  Forced into boarding school to help contain his genius, Tony was building working engines before he reached double digits in age, attended MIT at fifteen, holds two doctorates, one in physics and one in engineering.  Though he did inherit his wealth and the family company, Stark Industries, it was not out of sheer nepotism but a genuine ability to not only invent and adapt new technologies, but handle the complex world of corporate moguls.  Tony's net worth is certainly something he (and most of the world by now) feel he is entitled to thanks in no small part to his recent switch from building weapons to more peaceful objects like perpetual energy devices and medical technologies.  He credits himself with initiating the longest period of peace on Earth and ushuring in a new era.

Tony's intellect is at savant levels when it comes to being a technopath.  He can literally McGuyver tech out of primitive tools and scrap metal.  Unfortunately, he also knows he's a genius and it comes across in his ego and personality.  Tony Stark is primarily self-motivated, a master manipulator, often times outwardly cold, uncaring, and extremely narcissistic.  Though he can be personable to others, more often than not he finds pleasure in manipulating situations, out talking or ignoring opponents, and simply believes he is always entitled to get what he wants.  There is a reason his file, compiled by the government agency SHIELD, states that he does not get along well with others.

Tony does not have friends.  Though he recently started a relationship with long term personal assistant turned COE of Stark Industries, Pepper Potts, and has a very friendly and amicable relationship with Rhodes and Hogan, Tony is still a womanizer and has trouble relating to common people (or, truly, anyone that isn't himself).  In fact, most of his 'friendships' with these people are based on a more take than give relationship.  They are assistants and despite genuinely caring for them, he still treats them like help.  The one exception to this is Pepper, who has learned to get around Tony's ego enough to keep him in line as much as possible, and whom he has come to trust after the betrayal of long time family friend and father figure Obidiah Stane.  Tony also built himself various AI and robotic companions, most notably in the form of his integrated butler program JARVIS and a sort of pet-like apprentice he calls DUM-E, to keep him company when he tires of people.

After the accident that resulted in the need to embed and electromagnet in his chest to keep him alive, three months of captivity in the Middle East where he was forced to manifacture weapons for terrorists, and a daring escape using a mechanized suit, Tony's personality changed slightly to include a new found desire to expand his already blossoming god complex by helping to protect the world through more peaceful measures.  This led him to develop a new technology and craft a super hero persona called Iron Man.  Once again, however, his ego stepped in and though most heroes assume secret identities, Tony embraced his role as Iron Man, leading to rivalries with the US government and other manufactring moguls.  Coupled with a slow self poisoning of iradiated materials to keep the reactor in his chest functioning and scotch to help him cope with his high stress life, Tony's self destructiveness had taken a turn for the worse until his genius once more uncovered a safer method of energy to keep himself, and Iron Man, going.

Being part of the Avengers Initiative has taught him better how to rely on others and how to work towards a common goal as part of a team.  However, Tony is still deep down a brilliant, troubled virtuoso who grew up believing his father did not love him, has trouble trusting anyone but himself, and has become a functioning alcoholic in his day to day life.  He is also a noted germaphobe, disliking contact he does not initiate or being handed things by people he does not know very well.

Tony Stark's biggest fear has nothing to do with being alone or penniless as one might expect from a playboy billionare, but rather, being a failure scares him the most.  He is an adrenaline junky, nearly suicidal in his attempts to prove himself, and though he claims not to care about the opinions of others, it is extremely obvious that he desires praise for his abilities and his creations..


ABILITIES: Tony Stark is one of the world's most intelligent people, his IQ listed as well above genius level.  He is an inventive mechanical engineering prodigy, able to not only create new technology, but perfect or alter anything else he might across.  He has a remarkable ingenuity when it comes to tactical situations, he is business savy, and a master negotiator.

Without his suit, Tony is otherwise a normal human being in regard to physical speed and strength.  The only exception to this is the arc reactor embedded in his chest.  It acts as a pace maker and an electromagnet to keep the shrapnel in his chest from reaching his heart and killing him.

As Iron Man, in the power suit, Stark is able to lift over 100 tons, move at mach 8 speeds and fly.  His suit is fitted out with a self-contained life-support system so he can work underwater or in space.  It can also shield him against radiation and produce a magnetic field to push or pull metal objects.  It has an onboard computer that allows him to connect via satellite and wi-fi, make phone calls, follow GPS uplinks, and tap into communications.  By directly interfacing with JARVIS, he can get up to date battle information and follow his own biological readings. The stabalizing jets in the palms of each gauntlet can also act as energy weapons, as can the repulsor weapon on his chest.  He has a series of flares that he can fire from his shoulders and several plasma beam weapons.  A highly detailed explanation of the Mark VII armor can be found here.



POSSESSIONS: 
Black Sabbath t-shirt
Black jeans
Designer sneakers
Designer wrist watch
Self-designed mobile cell phone with holographic technology
A wallet containing several credit cards, picture of Pepper Potts in a bra and panties (taken without her noticing), schematic drawing of a filtration device on a napkin, two condoms, various business cards, cash in several currencies.
Pocket multitool of his own design allowing for complicated repairs (may include laser technology, spot welder, level, basic x-ray devise, and a standard knife and corkscrew.
If allowed: Iron Man Power Suit, Mark VII (heavily damaged, missing face plate, most functionality impossible, JARVIS interface missing)



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JOURNAL ENTRY SAMPLE:  If you need a better first person sample, I have one...but I thought this one was funny.

THIRD-PERSON SAMPLE:  Note: this contains character death, though, ultimately, it was a dream.

Clint

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