Post by Jess on Jan 23, 2022 20:44:27 GMT -5
Nikki Nelson
Other Names:– Nikki Nelson
Epithet:– TBC
Height:– 176cm
Build:– Buxom and toned, broad hips and thighs
Age:– Around 20
Gender:– Female
Race:– Human
Occupation:– Pirate
Bounty/Rank:– N/A
Total X-Poinz:– 300
Used X-Poinz:– 200
Earned X-Poinz Record:–
-200 Paramecia Devil Fruit – Bachi Bachi no Mi (Not yet eaten IC)
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Rebate X-Poinz Record:–
- Bachi Bachi no Mi
+100
Remaining Rebate XPz:– 100
Personality
A feisty, independent and confident young woman who at times can have rather a smart mouth, at her best Nikki Nelson is energetic, self-reliant and courageous, but at her worst can be rather self-centred and overly aggressive. Not overtly unpleasant of course and actually quite a friendly soul, some of the less desirable aspects of her personality seem to be sourced more from an innately competitive spirit and a desire to prove herself, and on the whole this girl does not have all that much trouble making friends with people.
On her best days someone who is witty and courageous but on her worst a woman who is belligerent and volatile, Miss Nelson is the kind of soul who some might see as full of surprises, though others might fear for her hot-headedness and aggressive temperament. This overall seeming to contribute to a character who can be somewhat bombastic and at times unpredictable, this dark diva is a good friend to those who get close to her and a fierce enemy to those who make the mistake of crossing her.
Seeming to have a blend of confidence and a feistier countenance than one might have expected of a girl from her kind of background, Nikki is encouraging of the people she likes to the point of daring, and seems to dislike seeing potential go to waste in the people around her. Often the sort of person who will push a friend or loved one to go for something they want, she is largely permissive and somewhat excitable, and hates to feel as if herself or anyone else is confined or restrained in any way. Tending to show tendencies toward being someone who would want to break the chains that hold herself and others back, Miss Nelson tends to be something of a thrill seeker and adrenaline junkie, and often seeks out new challenges to ensure she never remains within her comfort zone for long.
Seeming to be the type who is perfectly at home in situations that might put other people on the edge, because she eternally seeks that kind of ‘high’ that one gets from overcoming adversity the girl can be seen as a rather reckless person at times, and will on occasion simply do things with the intention of defying expectations and pushing herself to the limit. Showing she is sort of girl who will happily and comfortably do things like sit on the edge of a high rise building or drive over the limit simply to get a bit of a ‘buzz’, the daring that Nikki shows can be a source of worry for the people who are close to her, and there are times when she is quite blind to the effect she may have on them.
Certainly not the sort that is afraid to make her thoughts or feelings known when she wants to either, Nikki can be something of a loudmouth who likes to vent her emotions through slang and swear laden outbursts, and isn’t afraid to be blunt or frank in her opinions. Perhaps lacking a little bit for manners given how rude and direct she can be at times and even seeming to casually see no problem with breaking social conventions and even some laws as she goes about her business, this dark haired beauty is a somewhat bombastic soul that might seem somewhat simple at first glance, but is far more complicated than she seems.
Initially presenting the kind of image of a person who is impulsive and driven by her feelings more than anything, while this is certainly true about Miss Nelson, it is far from the whole truth. Not quite as open about what she feels as she would have you believe or at the very least far more guarded about the more sensitive areas of her emotional spectrum, whilst aspects of her psyche such as excitement, anger or base desire are readily apparent, she can have a habit of hiding and bottling up her more complicated feelings.
In a good mood the type of person who can be playful if rather dry witted and even somewhat flirtatious with the right people, Nikki can take time to bond with people and even when she has done can be somewhat flippant, seeming to communicate more through bravado and banter than honest expressions of her feelings. The cheeky sort who expresses her fondness for people with teasing comments and somewhat masculine mannerisms, she would hope any ‘friend’ would see that the warmth she shows in these things conveys her affection far more than the potential offense in her words, and in her heart would hate to hurt the feelings of anyone she viewed as important in her life.
Certainly seeming to be the cynical sort, Miss Nelson tends to show a jaded and somewhat pragmatic attitude toward the situations she encounters, sometimes coming off as a little lacking for thoughtfulness in regard to the beliefs of others. Very firm in the beliefs she has in herself and rather assured of her own mind and abilities, she has learned long ago that idealism alone only gets a person so far and has somewhat of a ‘might is right’ kind of mentality, believing that only people strong enough to protect their ideas and interests are going to get anywhere. However, there are times when she does show just a hint of envy toward folk that have a more innocent viewpoint, and seems to be more protective over naivete than she appears.#
That being said usually showing something of a problem when it comes to authority, while Nikki would offer respect where it has been earned, she does not give it to presume to claim it as a right, and seems to become cheeky and churlish around folk who seem pompous or stuffy. This sourced however by the fact that she has seemingly been failed by the supposed system, she finds her role models in rogues and ruffians, and in line with her beliefs would expect anyone talking big to back that up with action. Harbouring an especial distaste for nuns and Marines, this makes her distrustful of preachers and enthusiasts of doctrine generally, while in the case of the latter forms a full-blown grudge and bias. Likely to act against the world's police just for the mere satisfaction, the forces of law have taken away a lot of people she cared about a great deal, and as such would be the target of disdain and even closed-mindedness because of that.
Truly sympathetic toward those who are suffering or have nothing to cling to since she too has felt that way at times in her life, while she isn’t the best at cheering folk like that up, Nikki is defensive of such people and not the sort who can ignore these kinds of problems in front of her. This seeming to loan her a charitable and somewhat honourable side, even when she worked as a criminal Miss Nelson disliked and avoided taking things from people who were as bad as or worse off than she was, adopting something of a personal ‘code’ even while committing acts that broke the law. That being said not the type who would accept acting as a 'meal ticket' for others, she doesn't believe in people becoming dependent on her, and would grow tired of helping people who don't help themselves rather quickly.
Appearance
A tall and robust young woman just on the cusp of adulthood, Nikki Nelson is an attractive young woman with dark hair and striking eyes that are crimson in colour, giving her a somewhat exotic and mysterious appearance. The face of this fine femme more delicate than one might expect given how aggressive and confrontational she is in personality, she has slender features and large, vividly coloured eyes that are quite noticeable to others. Burning with a bright red colour as if her irises are made from the same materials as rubies, while at times they can look a duller brownish tone when the lighting isn’t good, the eyes of Miss Nelson gleam with scarlet colour in good light and this tends to be especially apparent whenever she uses her fiery magic.
Hearty of complexions for the most part and gifted with a rather ample bust which she is quite proud of, one would note that her Italian heritage gives her a slightly more curvy and ‘thick’ build than your average Japanese girl, giving her a slight sense of stockiness to her appearance but not in an overly noticeable or unpleasant fashion. Gifted with a large bust and broad hips, perhaps some of her potential voluptuousness seems to have been diminished by the lean cut of musculature, and she has noticeable definition in her arms, legs, and pretty much across her body, with the woman’s stomach showing a high degree of flatness and tone that she often highlights with a nice show of her midriff.
The dark features of this dishy young woman only enhanced by the rich and lustrous colour of her hair, the long and at times scruffy looking locks of Miss Nelson are only a shade or two away from being fully black, being a deep shade of brown in colour but easily mistaken for the colour of the night in dim conditions or when it gets wet. Letting the magnificent mane she possesses growing rather long indeed, when loose the tresses of this temptress reach her backside and she usually shows a limited degree of concern for restraining them, at best tying them in a loose ‘dolphin tail’ bunch behind her to keep her silky strands from her face when she’s busy. Keeping her fringe shorter than the rest, she styles her bangs to hang just long enough that they can obscure her eyes and favours a simple part to let her locks hang over here eye in a functional fashion.
Silky and possessing a noticeable sheen that reflects a mane that has received a reasonable level of care and attention, most commonly the active Miss Nelson likes to tie it into a tail or braid with only curtain-like bangs framing her face, though isn't wholly averse to wearing her hair 'down'. Also happy to take on particular styles to suit her occasion, it wouldn’t be unheard of for this young vixen to put curls or waviness into her hair to add a sense of wildness and texture to it, or wear it in a more traditional style replete with pins and combs if she really felt the urge to embrace her Japanese heritage.
Definitely seeming to have blossomed into a woman with a natural depth to her femininity, despite this Nikki seems to feel most comfortable in styles that some might see as masculine or tomboyish, but despite this inclination her choices rarely mask her inherent allure. The sporty lifestyle she prefers leaving her often wearing gym or running gear as her casual clothing, such as tank or crop tops with leggings or shorts, but when she wants to make a little effort she can kick it up a notch. Often fond of tight or revealing clothing to highlight her well defined physique, Miss Nelson will wear denim jeans or even leather pants that are usually cut in a ‘skinny’ style to show off her legs and on warm enough days might even indulge cut offs or something of the sort, whilst wearing low cut or high hemmed tops to accentuate her bust or abdominals respectively, and often goes sleeveless if the weather suits her inclination to show her arms off as well, but if not she tends to favour urban or biker fashions.
That being said this dark beauty not so rigid in her wardrobe that the addition of a skirt or dress might be a rarity on her, while she usually styles herself with a mind to functionality as she flaunts herself that doesn’t mean Nikki is averse to more conventionally feminine designs, of a sort. Happy to wear a nice tight dress or miniskirt if she goes to a club or a party that can show off her legs, she is at home in high heels and if she feels she needs more glamour is comfortable slipping into a gown for special occasions; often favouring the sort with a high split in their hem both for demonstration of her delightful lower limbs and also simply to aid easy locomotion if she needs it.
Traits
Gorilla Gorl – Stronger than her build might imply, while Nikki has a lean tone her strength is highly developed and even inhuman by observation, with the girl more than capable of showing feats of raw power which enable her to put large men to shame.
Brick Hithouse – Tougher than she looks to some, while Nikki doesn't have a potent Devi Fruit defence or study armour, a lifetime of unscripted violence has helped her to develop a well of endurance, pain tolerance and simple stubbornness which mean she doesn't go down easily.
Haulin' Ass – A competent enough fighter to know that speed is key in battle, Nikki makes up for a lack of long range offence by being rather quick on her feet, able to cover ground and deliver hits with noted swiftness which can help her close on enemies and rack up combos with relative ease.
Fighting Styles
Name:– Knuckle Buster
Focus:– Unarmed
Class:– E
Description:–– A style which is the summation of her experience and improvisation skills, Nikki doesn't possess a conventional trained style of martial arts but rather a blend of moves she has learned and created to create a kind of MMA style focused on making the most of its strikes, and while lacking a little in art and precision is crude but effective. The name something of a misnomer, she integrates her fists, feet and even in the right situation head in her attacks, creating something fit for a barroom and due to the fact she is her weapon, useful no matter the situation she finds herself in.
Equipment
Name:– Gloves
Fighting Style:– Knuckle Buster
Rank:– 0
Description:– A brawler, Nikki tends to wear gloves with steel plates in the knuckles to dish out more damage and prevent injury, though other than that there is little remarkable about her items.
Background
Left to the care of an orphanage when she was only a few months old, the father of the girl is a complete mystery while her mother was a woman who was injured at sea, and was brought to the island not long before she let loose her last breath. Only able to communicate the name of the girl before she passed on and unable to be linked to any living relatives, she became a child of the state so to speak, and grew up in a place which was run by well, nuns. As hard as that is to believe, given the woman she became.
Hot spirited even as a child, Nikki clashed with the strict nuns that raised her almost daily, wanting to be loud and do as she wanted when they demanded she do as she was told and behave. More than familiar with being given escalating punishments including being caned and taking ice baths to ‘cool the fire within’, the nuns separated and ostracized Nikki throughout her young life, believing her to be a bad influence on the other children, making her grow up in an almost friendless scenario.
In fact the only person she was close to a girl who was, ironically enough, one of their favourites, it seemed that a sense of kindness and pity from the lass fostered a friendship which meant that this angelic soul was one of the few kids was not afraid of her wild child ways, and in return, little Nikki showed a strong sense of loyalty and protectiveness toward her, at least until she left, that was. The nice ones always finding a family of course and one with such grace and sweetness seeming to be snapped up by a beneficent and wealthy family, her kind friend almost managed to convince them to adopt Nikki as well, but unfortunately the meddling of busybody nuns put a stop to that as they revealed her ill behaviour and put her prospective parents off by doing so.
This act only seeming to make Nikki all the angrier and more resentful and prone to acting out, and ultimately led to her eventual departure from the institution, on a more voluntary basis. Finding when she was twelve years old the nuns were intent on trying to ‘exorcise’ her of the bothersome demons which they claimed had seized her soul with the aid of a local priest, they inflicted torments upon her tantamount to serious abuse and torture in a presumed effort to break her spirit and put a stop to her misbehaviour, and in a way succeeded. This act ultimately proving to be the final straw, rather than being suppressed and bridled by the treatment she received, it galvanized the girl, prompting her to rebel and free herself, and in callous revenge use one of the lamps to burn the alter and the building down before fleeing.
Happier living on the streets under her own will than being caged and fed by the nuns like a ‘whipped dog’, though it was hard at first learning to get her own food, Nikki adapted to the life of a runaway eagerly. Choosing to live for and look out only for herself after this, while life as a drifter was not an easy one, her tough attitude and desire to survive helped her in this. At first acting as a beggar but quickly realizing that there was more gain in callous acts, Nikki would intimidate and rob wealthy looking folks for money and whatever she wanted, brandishing a knife and threatening them as she embarked on a career as a mugger and thief. Though it wasn't long before she ran into someone she really shouldn't have messed with.
Turning over the wrong fool and catching the interest of the local mob, while Nikki didn't mind getting caught by police officers since they were saps who usually accepted a sob story in exchange for a few nights of meals in the cells in exchange for a promise to mend her ways, gangsters were different, and keen on making an example of a cocky little shit who blindsided one of their goons with a pipe and made off with his score. Catching Miss Nelson and holding an impromptu execution of her own, all she could do was curse them and the people that watched on in horror and dismay, with all of them too afraid to step forward and stop her being put down like a dog. Well, almost all of them, that was.
One face in the crowd seeming to have the courage and then some needed to stand up to thugs and felling her would-be executioner with a swift punch before making short work of the gang around him, he taunted the fool for 'picking on a little girl', which naturally drew growls and grunts from Nikki but ultimately resulted in her life being spared. Dusting herself off after the incident with little word of thanks however due to the feeling of embarrassment and weakness she felt over what had happened, though she aimed to run off and resume her rampant activities instead the man that saved her scooped her up and carried her off despite her protests, and insisted that he come with her because now 'her life was his', but in later years she realized that this was merely a disguised act of kindness really.
Apparently, the guy a captain of a pirate crew and liking her grit and taking a shine to her despite the smart and brattish attitude she possessed, he took her on as a hand on his ship to do little chores like helping in the kitchen or fetching him a bottle of booze, but ultimately became something tantamount to a father to her. Getting off to a rocky start of course given how wilful Miss Nelson tended to be though being patient, gradually he managed to coax details of her past and some cooperation from her, and slowly both he and the crew he operated became like a family for her.
Slowly learning to trust the first adult in her life and then more than that, though pirates carried something of a nasty reputation they seemed kind to their own and others they took an interest in, and seemed to adapt the wild youngster into a cute little mascot for their crew. Enjoying and embracing the feeling of freedom which seemed inherent to their crew and purpose and settling in well once she was given the chance, though plenty of the hands aboard the ship seemed to tease the teen for her boisterousness and ever more a note of insecurity about her femininity, they were accepting and encouraging, and seemed to love everything about her that her early life has told her was bad.
Spending the next few years with this easy-going bunch of adventurers and seeing her way through a fair few scrapes as she did so, their captain seemed to take more of a laid back and fun loving approach which seemed to compel him to wax and wane between high sea adventure and relaxing for weeks and months at a time in spots that suited them. This suiting some but not others, while some faces never changed and seemed to be in it for the long haul Nikki watched as others came and went, with their leader not much to want to hold people back if they felt the pull of their destiny moving in a different direction than his.
Not that he didn't seem to make enemies here and there even with his relaxed manner, though the Marine force often seemed to track down that black flag before too long, it was with fellow pirates that the man and the group clashed with most often, and the group seemed to develop enduring rivalries with certain others who did not share their easy-going ethics. One such encounter leading to a particularly sizeable haul for the gang as they sacked a gang of three ships belonging to a particularly venomous competitor, they made off with quite the payload after sacking their cargo holds, with gold and jewels aplenty waiting for them.
The real boon an unusual item known as a 'Devil Fruit', the crew celebrated their boon with an item that was worth millions upon millions of Beri, hell, people even said for the price some would pay you could buy a whole island! This seeming to give them the option of simply cashing out and settling down if they sold it, they settled into a grand party to celebrate their victory and their haul, little knowing that this would not only be their last party, but even the last time that they were together, or for some alive.
Drinking their fill and even Nikki waking groggy afterward, unfortunately they had little time for hangovers and the like when their camp was besieged by Marines at dawn, and everything went to hell minus the handbasket. Shots raining out and everything turning to chaos, their injured leader told Nikki to run, which she refused, but did not have a choice on the matter. The captain socking her hard enough to knock her out, he left her in the care of one of the senior crew with an order to protect her future, and made a final stand against their attackers along with the rest as they made their escape.
Waking from what she hoped was a nightmare to find the man and crew she loved ruined with the captain captured and facing execution and the rest presumed dead aside from them, she urged her rescuer to launch a rescue mission, but he refused, instead insisting on a promise to keep her safe. Once more Miss Nelson not about to be told no however, she stole away from the man when given a chance and headed to the gallows all the same, but was tracked down and subdued before she could act. Forced to watch as their leader was beheaded, for a moment she caught the eye of the man and saw a smile in response, before he declared with his last words that although he would die his spirit never would, and laughed as they carried out his sentence.
Wrestled away after by her new protector but barely responsive, in the time that followed she swore she would have revenge on the people that did this to their family, the ever-wilful Nikki was given a rather brutal lesson on her standing in the world as she embarked on such a foolhardy endeavour by attacking a local Marine base, and was soundly thrashed and effortlessly for her effort by one of the young officers stationed there, she was rescued from the gallows only by the timely intervention of her remaining crewmate, who whisked her away and patched her up, and promised her that next time he wouldn't come for her.
Angry and humbled by what she had been through but ultimately though stubbornly accepting that she wasn't strong enough to do as she wished, she ultimately convinced him to teach her to fight, to be as strong or stronger than him, and as a result made a vow not to try something stupid like that again until she was strong enough to best him in combat as a bare minimum. Which was a tall order really, since he was one of the strongest fighters on their old crew.
This followed on by five years of training and trial by combat, with her 'warden' still carrying a price on his head the two disappeared to the middle of nowhere and lived largely off the grid, so to speak, all while working to polish up her raw potential. Their methods certainly spartan but Nikki wanting it no other way, aside from sleeping and meal times she was either sparring or working on her strength, and steadily started to show progress with what she was doing as well.
Learning to temper her passions somewhat in this time as well and gradually feeling much of the fire of fury inside her ebb, while Miss Nelson still bore a considerable grudge against the law for all that had happened she began to move on from simple revenge to slightly more optimistic intentions. Bonding with her 'warden' and slowly moving on from the pain she felt, over time she began to aspire to a new goal; one which saw her longing to emulate her adopted patriarch.
Resolving to start a crew of her own when she was ready, a world beating crew that could do what they want and when they want and fight off any Marine force, she fought her way through hard lessons and came out the other side as a young and capable woman. Finally able to keep up with her coach as well by this point and challenging him to a more formal battle between them to prove herself, at last through a mix of her rampant growth and a dash of luck Nikki proved victorious, which only seemed to bolster her resolve and solidify her designs. Even going so far as to offer her trainer a role as her first mate but him admitting that he had grown used to the quiet life, even though he said she was always welcome to return whenever she wanted, she made a promise not to come back until she was every bit the captain her idol was and then some, and then set out into the world in an old boat with little more than the clothes on her back and her dreams to sustain her…