Hero Name: Venom Fang Age: 16 Gender: Male Affiliation: U.A. High School (Class 1-B, to balance Class 1-A’s lineup) Appearance Lean but wiry build, about 5’8”. Pale, almost sickly skin tone (a side effect of his quirk). Sharp golden eyes with slit pupils. Black hair with streaks of faint green that shine in the light. Wears a modified hero costume resembling a mix between tactical gear and snake scales: light, flexible armor with fang-shaped gauntlets. His mask is styled like a snake’s jaw. Quirk: Inland Venom Riku’s quirk allows him to produce and inject highly potent venom similar to the inland taipan’s. His venom can be secreted through his fangs (elongated canine teeth) or from retractable spikes that emerge from his fingertips. Abilities: Neurotoxic Bite/Injection: A single bite or stab can paralyze muscles in seconds. Strong doses can knock people unconscious or even stop their breathing. Venom Gas: By forcing venom into his breath and mixing it with air, he can create a faint toxic mist, though it’s less concentrated and only weakens or disorients enemies. Enhanced Reflexes: His body has adapted to his own venom, making his reflexes snake-like and very sharp. Weaknesses: Dosage Control: He has to carefully regulate how much venom he injects. Too little, and it doesn’t work fast. Too much, and he risks killing someone—something he desperately avoids. Close-Range Limitation: His strongest attacks require physical contact (bite or stab), making long-range fighters difficult opponents. Antidote Dependency: His own quirk strains his body; he carries syringes of antidote in case his venom backfires or leaks into his bloodstream. Personality Stoic, calculating, and observant, like a snake waiting to strike. Has a dark sense of humor, often making venom or snake puns. Deeply conflicted about his quirk—he wants to be a hero but fears accidentally killing someone. Secretly admires heroes like Aizawa and Fatgum for their restraint and control. Backstory Riku grew up isolated. His quirk manifested when he was 5, and he nearly killed another child with a bite during a scuffle. After that, people labeled him dangerous, and his parents were terrified of him. His grandmother (a retired underground hero) taught him discipline and gave him the antidote formula to counteract his venom. At U.A., he struggles to prove he’s not just a “walking biohazard.” His drive to become a hero comes from wanting to show people that even the most dangerous quirks can be used to protect others. Fighting Style Close-quarters combat, specializing in hit-and-run tactics. Incorporates Aikido-like movements (redirecting and countering), since direct brute force isn’t his strength. Prefers paralyzing an opponent quickly rather than dragging out a fight.
