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Name: BERTRAM
Nickname: BERTRAM
Gender/Pronoun: BERTRAM/BERTRAM

Fav. Food: Fish (He might occasionally raid fish markets, though police reports generally attribute these adventures to pranksters wearing costumes.)

Hated Food: Anything sour, he will shake his head vigorously and flap at his mouth with his flippers

Hobbies:
Swimming – Like regular penguins, Bertram loves the water and any fish that might live there. He sometimes loses track of his duties if he sees a particularly inviting body of water and needs the occasional reminder that he probably shouldn’t be splashing around with families trying to have a nice visit to the lake.

Exploring – Bertram is eternally curious and has a habit of following his curiosity wherever it wants to pull him. He gleefully waddles through the nighttime city, scouting helpful locations for the Negaverse, good swimming spots, and stores with both ample fish and lax security. He would very much like to see what the Dark Kingdom is like, but as an unaccompanied youma he can’t enter (though that doesn’t stop him from poking his beak into the Hall of Shadows as often as he can).

Rock Collecting – Bertram loves rocks and carries them back to his burrow in the Rift after nearly every trip to Destiny City. He particularly likes rocks that are smooth and shiny, though he might occasionally enjoy rougher rocks if he likes the texture. He does sometimes collect the crystals he finds in the Rift, but he finds the rocks from the outside world more novel and interesting. Someone who browsed his rock collection might also find bits of concrete or glass among the stones. He occasionally pecks at the gem on his belly but knows better than to try to remove it. He would be very happy if someone gave him a backpack so he could take more rocks home with him.

Raccoons – Bertram finds the nocturnal wildlife of the city endlessly entertaining, especially the local raccoon community. He spends a lot of time watching them during his evening travels and dedicates a lot of his mental energy to remembering the ins and outs of their lives. Upon realizing that raccoons enjoy dumpsters, he put a good amount of effort into figuring out how to use his beak and flippers to open them for his bitey friends. It would make his year if someone gave him a plush raccoon.


Virtues

Plucky – Bertram is very brave and tenacious, he has a basic understanding of what he’s supposed to do and is determined to do his best, though his distractability sometimes makes that difficult. When faced with setbacks, he generally bounces back quickly and tries very hard to be the most helpful penguin monster he can.

Enthusiastic – Bertram is very excitable and throws himself wholeheartedly into whatever he does for as long as it can keep his focus. He is highly energetic and eager to fulfill his missions. His enthusiasm might drive him to attempt too many things at once.

Generous – As a feral youma Bertram doesn’t have much, but when he likes somebody he’s happy to share with them. He might bring them fish, seek out a particularly nice rock to gift them, or lead them to his favorite raccoon observing spots. He will also try to be extra helpful to them, though how successful he is in this endeavor depends entirely upon the task and his current level of focus.


Flaws:

Distractible – Bertram is very curious about everything and while he wants to be helpful to his Negaverse comrades, he might occasionally waddle off if something catches his attention. He can have a difficult time focusing on a single target in combat or forget what he’s supposed to be doing in a scouting mission if he sees something more interesting.

Impatient – Bertram does not like to wait and that contributes to his distractability. He might charge off into the fray before being asked, eat something that looks tasty before he’s allowed. He is easily frustrated and might start slapping if things are taking too long for his liking.

Rambunctious – Bertram’s excitability and high energy levels leads to a degree of unruliness. He will belly slide around at inappropriate times, waddle quickly in close quarters, flap excitedly regardless of the consequences, and generally be very noisy. This is less than ideal for tasks involving subtlety or stealth or situations where he might be around delicate equipment or objects.


Outfit: Bertram wears a white Elizabethan ruff over a barely visible red velvet collar that has a single dangling bright red gem


Physical Appearance: Bertram resembles an enormous adelie penguin, standing at 10 feet tall. He has bright, curious eyes and pink feet. He has a large, round glowing purple gem on his belly.


Youma Type: Feral


Abilities:

Ability 1 :
Belly Slide!
Bertram dives onto the ground, ice forming under him to provide a smooth runway as he slides headfirst into his target. This runway can be up to 20 feet long and the ice will melt within 15 seconds.

Ability 2 :
Fish Cannon!
Bertram raises his flippers dramatically and three magical fish appear between them. He tosses each one into the air, catches them in his mouth, and eats them. As he finishes the third fish, the glow on his belly gem intensifies before firing out the now powered up and glowing fish as rapid fire projectiles.

The ethereal fish must be fired within 15 seconds of eating, but he can aim at different targets within 20 feet. Being hit by one feels like taking blunt force damage like a punch or a kick and can leave the area feeling chilly for a few seconds after impact. He needs 30 seconds to recharge after firing all three projectiles.


Background – Bertram was a very strict marine biology professor at DCU. He was known for being extremely tough in his grading due to his belief that coddling students is worse for them in the long run. Fortunately for him, one of the students he gave a failing grade was a Negaverse Agent. When he refused to reconsider the grade he gave, the student became enraged, eventually stalking and youmafying him.

Bertram remembers nothing of his life as a human but he is much happier as a penguin monster.

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