[Character Name] Zack Fair
[Canon] Final Fantasy VII (Crisis Core)
[Point Taken from Canon] During his fight with the Shinra troops; he's been shot a few times
[Age] 23
[Gender] Male
[Sexual Orientation] Hetero and Cloudsexual
[Eye Color] Blue-green/Mako
[Hair Color] Black
[Height] 6'3"
[Other] He has an X-shaped scar on his left cheek that he received in a fight with his mentor, Angeal Hewley.
[Clothing]
Look for the man with the Sword of Doom~ [Background]
Shabang![Personality] Zack’s personality definitely changes throughout Crisis Core, from a cocky teenager to a responsible adult. From the point I will take him from, he has experienced hardships and deaths, as well as grown up too fast, so to speak. Because he is a soldier, having leadership thrust upon him was always a possibility, but when it happened to him, walking in his mentor’s footsteps, he had to become serious and take not only his job seriously, but the lives of those around him. He wasn’t only looking out for himself anymore. But Zack is also honorable, and when he believes a cause is worthy, he will fight for it, even to the death, as he did. He believes in staying true to oneself, no matter the consequences.
But he isn’t all work and no play. As shown with his interactions with Aerith, Zack is an undeniable flirt, confident in himself and his girl-getting abilities. He immediately asks Aerith out on a date, minutes after meeting her, but isn’t saddened when she just as quickly turns him down. He’s optimistic when he needs to be, but grows to understand how that optimism grows into a sort of realism. Zack is also popular among other SOLDIER members because he’s friendly and inspiring. He knows of Cloud’s dream to join SOLDIER and tells him to “hang in there” even though it is difficult to join the ranks.
However, Zack isn’t the best with children, although he tries to be good. When his wallet is stolen by a boy in the slums, he isn’t sure how to approach the situation. When Aerith shows up to help him, he tries to act nice to the boy, but it’s obvious that he feels awkward. Still, this shows that he tries to be the best he can, especially for those he cares about. He’s a good person and doesn’t let his fighter image take control of that.
Perhaps the most unique personality trait Zack has is his dream to become a hero. It is an “unattainable” dream, according to some, but that doesn’t stop Zack from trying. Heroes have always been someone to look up to and if he can add his name to the ranks and offer hope to others, then he is happy.
[Specialties/Abilities] Zack is a SOLDIER and thus has been injected with mako energy and Jenova cells to boost strength and mental capabilities. Because of the prolonged exposure to mako, Zack’s eyes are a rich teal color, a SOLDIER trademark. He is hardy and difficult to take down in battle, but not invincible. If he has enough opposition (enough being a very large number of combatants), it is possible to kill him, as seen when Shinra troops finally finished him off.
Zack’s weapon of choice is the Buster Sword, though he can also use a sniper rifle, and even a beach umbrella. If something can be used as a weapon, Zack will use it well.
He also uses materia, which lets him cast spells, enhance his attacks, and even call for Summons. Of course, in Somarium, he would be unable to Summon, so Zack would come in with ten total materia. He can only equip five at a time, however. The materia I have chosen for Zack are as follow:
Firaga - Magic Materia - Casts three fireballs at an enemy, can hit more than one
Blizzaga - Magic Materia - Casts a large ice block at an enemy, can Stun them
Thundaga - Magic Materia - Casts multiple lightning bolts at an enemy, can hit more than one
Curaga - Magic Materia - Restores much HP (health)
Wall - Magic Materia - Keeps physical and magical attacks from inflicting high amounts of damage
High Jump - Command Materia - More powerful version of the Jump attack, deals damage to enemy within the landing area
Vital Slash - Command Materia - Stronger physical attack that inflicts critical damage
Poison Blade - Command Materia - Physical attack that inflicts Poison on an enemy
Drain Blade - Command Materia - Physical attack that drains an enemy’s HP (health)
Steal - Command Materia - Steals an item from an enemy
[Affection] Zack is a touchy-feely kind of guy and won't shy away from hugs or manly wrestling or brofists or chestbumps or - Yeah, you can pretty much do whatever, short of molestation. Unless you're romantically involved with Zack, then that can be waved.
[Fighting] Because Zack is an ex-SOLDIER member, he's extremely good at fighting, though he is hard to take down. Your character is allowed to fight him and injure him if they can. I would prefer that any kind of damage, of course, including death, be cleared with me first, though.
[Other Permissions] If other characters know Zack's history, they can let some facts slip. I'd like him to retain his sense of self, however, so if your character recognizes him as a fictional character and absolutely wants to make this clear to Zack, you can do so, just tone it down. But he is fair game to learn of his death and any deaths of his friends.
If your character can read minds, Zack is fair game to that, as well, though it would be a little tougher because of the mako in his system. He's hardy and isn't an easy opponent, in any arena.
[Other Facts] He has a weakness for cookies. Nope!