cole / beetle brawler ˊˎ- ❝ they think just because they're bigger than me they can beat me down - but as soon as they throw a punch I'm already gone. ❞ ➸ controls : space / background + click to zoom ➸ status : tent uft / ufo (3/5) ➸ obtained from : gachapon (worth : n / a) ➸ tos : n / a - [ b i o ] ✎ name ⤑ cole / beetle brawler (alias) pronouns ⤑ they / them age ⤑ sixteen gender ⤑ nonbinary orientation ⤑ aroace species ⤑ feline (can be anthropomorphised) occupation ⤑ street fighter world / story ⤑ the underbelly playlist ⤑ pretend we're dead / L7 - [ n o t e s ] ✎ ⤑ backstory ➸ using the stage name 'beetle brawler', non-binary teenager cole is a strong, wiry little spitfire of a cage fighter and backstreet brawler, who always seems to find trouble even on the rare occasion they aren’t actively searching for it. cole grew up on the streets and got into fighting because they needed a way to protect themselves and to survive the harsh, grimy environment of 'the underbelly' in a world where the rich and elite live in soaring skyscrapers high above the festering surface. however, they discovered a knack for fighting, and now they've muscled their way into being a champion of the (admittedly illegal) ring, thanks not only to their inherent knack for hitting hard but also to years of bruised knuckles and black eyes, being threatened and chased and bullied by those much bigger than they were. ➸ despite the disadvantages of their tiny frame, cole is tough and rangy, quick on their feet and agile as anything. however, the real kicker is their thick, natural pill bug body armour, side spurs and worm tail friend, mutations developed from a life spent on the radioactive surface. cole has embraced their life as a 'mute' fighter in local haunt 'the grub pit', however with many people twice their size not so pleased about losing to a scrappy kid, in addition to their snarky, sarcastic nature, they've made their fair share of enemies during their time in the ring. some of these dangerous people are exactly the type you wouldn't want to meet in one of the multitudes of dark alleys criss-crossing the underbelly, yet many of whom have cole's name on the top of their revenge lists and their elusive, helmet-clad face plastered to dartboards. cole must have their wits about them at all times, and it will take all of their street smarts to survive the dirty, dangerous underworld of the city they call home. ⤑ personality ➸ positive traits : loyal, determined, reliable ➸ neutral traits : resolute, athletic, perservering ➸ negative traits : distrustful, rude, sarcastic, violent ➸ detailed description : this is a kid who doesn't trust easily and who tries to keep people away to keep them safe, but once you've gotten past their prickly defenses, you know that cole is the kind of person who would protect their allies by any means necessary. ⤑ interests ➸ likes : fighting, bugs, running fast, collecting tokens and memorabilia of each fight they've won (think a lost tooth, a loose button, a scrap of shirt or glove knicked from an opponent) ➸ dislikes : thugs, the topcity, going hungry ➸ hobbies : street fighting, training, exploring the underbelly, helping 'mute' kids ⤑ relations ➸ n / a ⤑ appearance + accessories ➸ cole is small and lean, with coarse, wiry, patchworked fur and a chunk missing from the tip of one ear, the remnant of a particularly bad fight. other scars and scratches scatter their body, yet they wear their bruises like badges of honour - they survived this, and they've survived worse. clicking and clacking over their back and front legs are thick, hard pill bug scales that protect them from the worse of blows and make for solid, shiny armour in the ring. alongside this, cole sports a set of sharp pincer-like extensions protruding from their sides, and a worm-like tail appendage, yet more examples of the mutation that changed their life. ➸ of course, cole isn't truly themself without the beetle leather helmet that obscures their face from all but the most trusted of allies. it is sharp and rough, pulling down to protect their head and eyes, not to mention their identity. this helmet isn't just a piece of armour, it has become a part of who cole is, a symbol of the beetle brawler. ⤑ extra notes ➸ just like a pill bug, cole has the ability to roll into a small ball with armour facing outward, a manoeuvre that allows them to quickly protect themself or hide. ➸ their worm tail is sentient and assists them during fights by anticipating and blocking any openings where their opponent could be, as well as functioning as an extra limb or pair of eyes. it’s super strong and can wrap around someone’s legs or work as a club to bludgeon other fighters - in the grub pit, anything goes. - [ a r t ] ✎ ⤑ 01 . original design / ⤑ 02 . icon gift / - [ c r e d i t s ] ✎ code ⤑ design ⤑ art ⤑ listed above desc ⤑ music ⤑ pretend we're dead / L7 -
