Name: Riley
Age: 4 Years Old
Gender: Male
Breed: Dutch Shepherd
Virus Stage: 4
Ability: Bone Claws and Teeth - Riley has the power to summon extended pieces of skeleton from his maw and paws. His fangs grow up to eight inches in length when they are needed. The bone is incredibly strong, sharp and easily capable of piercing flesh. His claws grow up to four inches and can be retracted until required. His claws are razor sharp, and can do serious damange if used correctly. These cause Riley immense pain as they grow from his bones, and are quick to be unleashed. His claws can be retracted in seconds, but his fangs take up to minutes before returning to normal size. Riley’s capabilities are not to be underestimated. They are extremely fragile, and require a lot of responsibility. He knows the dangers of making a mistake, So is careful with his actions.
Background: Riley grew up on the streets as a stray dog. He spent his life surviving alone, eating scraps from rubbish and fending off vicious packs. As a violent illness set in, Riley cowered in the refuge of sheltered allyways, struggling to live on in his weakened state. As his illness cleared up, his life returned to normal. Except fellow street dogs began to avoid him. It was weeks later did he first discover his abilities. After a scorching period with no water in sight, Riley happened to cause a rain shower within his vicinity. Humans tracked the source of this strange happening and he was taken away, dumped on an island with what look to be others of his kind.
Other?: Unknown
Appearance: A large dog with a black base coat, large pointed ears and a broad muzzle. Riley has deep golden eyes and brown brindle markings that cover his entire body. Around his face and eyes is a jet black mask, which spreads to his throat and chest, ending at the top of his forelegs. His build is strong and broad, well adapted for fighting, and capable of taking down larger prey.
Personality: A ferocious male with a powerful mind. Riley isn’t a dog to back down from a fight. His street Years have given him the skills and mindset he will need to survive this island, and he isn’t afraid to prove this. He isn’t directly aggressive to other dogs, but isn’t entirely trusting. While he won’t attack or hurt another without good reason, he won’t let his guard down. At least not immediately. He’s never truly bonded with another before, and because of this, his social skills are limited. But befriend him and you have a loyal ally for life. He will show signs of protectiveness over those he cares about, and will do everything in his power to keep them safe. Stick with him, and he may even show you his humorous side.
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Name: Skye
Age: 2 Years Old
Gender: Female
Breed: Border Collie
Virus Stage: 2
Ability: Extreme hearing and sense of smell - Skye can detect sounds up to a mile away, even further depending on the volume. As well as this, she can pinpoint an exact location, based on what she hears. This allows her to track prey, or warn others of oncoming danger. Her sense of smell also happens to be incredibly strong. Like her hearing, this allows her to detect approaching threats and easily find prey. However, her gifts do have their flaws. She has grown sensitive to loud noises, and these can cause her physical pain. Toxic plants or animal scents may also cause temporary blindness.
Background: Skye was a herding dog, and grew following strict rules and training. Because of this, she is likely to do what someone tells her, due to her traits of following others rather than leading. As she grew ill, her owner regarded her as unfit to do her job, and she was dumped on the side of the road. She was found by a group of students and taken to the vet, where she was tested. Upon discovering her disease, she was sent away to an island where she is surrounded by others like her.
Other?: Unknown
Appearance: Skye is a lithe female with a slender and agile build. Bred for endurance and speed, she is a runner at heart, and can cover great distances without tiring quickly. Her coat is a blue merle, with white markings covering her chest, hind legs, neck and face. Her eyes are a a pale blue and her nose is a light pink.
Personality: Skye regards her abilities burdens rather than gifts, and since her illness has dropped in confidence. Her abandonment has impacted her greatly, completely ruining her trust in humans. While she is wary around new dogs, it doesn’t usually take her long to warm up with them. Skye is a smart female with a silver tongue. She knows what she has to do to survive here, and is willing to do what it takes. While she can be at times, fiery and opinionated, she has always been known as a dog who keeps to herself. But this doesn’t stop her from trying to make friends. She isn’t a very confident dog, and can be a little sensitive with her feelings. The smallest things can deter her, and she takes insults to heart. But she will never hold a grudge, and is very forgiving.