Post by Michael Zyre on Mar 8, 2010 1:17:49 GMT -5
<Iosef Zyre>
Full Name: Iosef “Joe” Zyre
Age: 90
Civilian or Special: Special
Currently Located: Transient
Affiliated with: Neutral
Celebrity Claim: Wallach, Eli
Relation to You: Michael’s Grandfather
Personality – Iosef appears to be a kind old man. And he certainly can be. When he wishes to, Iosef can be extremely kind and gentle and all around friendly. Yet, Iosef is not afraid to show his harsher side. The old man has seen a lot and most certainly been through a lot during his life. He doesn’t take shit and is not afraid to get his hands dirty. The old man enjoys taking pride in his age as people often underestimate him. Through this, Iosef is often able to attain the upper hand and come out on top against others. Moreover, Iosef often finds time to revel in his ability to pinpoint things that people are trying to hide. He is very observant and very intelligent despite any use from his ability.
In addition, Iosef finds that one of his best things about him is the fact that he is able to remain extremely objective in mostly everything that he does. In doing so, Iosef excels by not taking sides in a matter unless it seeks to benefit him directly. Though this is usually limited to matters directly involving his family, Iosef can make the occasional exception. Thus, this clearly shows the fact that to Iosef, family is the utmost importance. He strives to keep his family close and even though he isn’t always able to do this, Iosef tries to the best of his personal ability. Also, Iosef finds that he is able to do what needs to be done. He’s a man that has been touched by war and is not afraid to do what needs to be done.
Appearance –Though he used to be taller, Iosef Zyre has shrunk with age and stands at five feet and four inches. Despite his height (or lack there of), Iosef has a menacing presence. He doesn’t slouch and holds an extremely firm posture, further asserting his presence and power. With his age, Iosef’s head of hair has thinned and though he hasn’t gone completely bald, he has purely white hair. The old man, keeps a cleanly shaven goatee, which is also white in color. In addition, Iosef is nearsighted and cannot see things that are far away, thus explaining why he is often seen wearing his thick, black rimmed glasses.
Solar Absorption – Iosef’s special ability allows him to absorb solar energy wherever he finds it present. In doing so, Iosef is able to absorb any present solar energy into his body. In doing so, Iosef is able to take this energy and store it inside him. By doing so Iosef is able to use the energy in a number of different ways. Through this, Iosef is able to improve his many different aspects of himself. Iosef is able to supplement his own intelligence, strength, and overall dexterity and vitality.
Limits – The main limit to Iosef’s power is that he needs to be within the presence of solar energy. Without any access to solar energy, Iosef’s ability becomes relatively useless. In addition, Iosef is limited by the fact that he must always be careful not to absorb too much energy altogether. If in fact, Iosef absorbs too much, the energy could become relatively debilitating, causing Iosef to lose control of his body and suffer drastic physical injuries.
History – Iosef Zyre was born in 1920 in Saint Petersburg, Russia to Mikhail and Anna Zyre. He grew up, belonging to a relatively poor family who struggled to make ends meet. Iosef’s parent’s tried to support him the best they could, but most of the time it just wasn’t good enough. Though Iosef was incredibly intelligent, he received no formal education, thus limiting his role in life even further. Thus, before the onset of the Second World War, Iosef joined the Russian military front at the age of sixteen. Quickly, the young man rose through the ranks of the Russian military.
The war was a profound thing for Iosef. He was able to experience Europe and it’s different areas. Not everything was as bleak as it was at home in Russia. He had been happy (as happy as possible) at home in Russia. However, during the course of the war, though, Iosef began to see things differently. Though he adored Mother Russia, Iosef saw the eyes of a better life in those of the American soldiers. Though he gave it much deliberation and thought, Iosef finally decided to leave his life behind him. He defected from the army and headed towards America.
Once in America, Iosef began his knew life at the age of twenty-one. He quickly began to make a living for himself working amidst the chaos of New York City. Though it was still arduous, Iosef began to rise quickly. After a few years, the young man found the girl of his dreams and after a few months he and his sweetheart, Helen, married. A year later, Iosef and Helen gave birth to their first and only child, Aaron. Amidst the late 1950’s the family left New York City and moved off to the suburbs. During this time period, Iosef’s power manifested. He found that he was able to absorb the power of the sun and instill it into his very being. Though he had always been smart, the young man felt smarter, stronger, faster than he ever had before. It was amazing, thrilling even. The entire situation was remarkable. Quickly, Iosef enrolled himself in a school for adults where he was able to receive his degree. At an enthralling speed of close to two years, Iosef began to receive the necessary documents required to become a doctor of psychology.
What seemed like yesterday turned into a few years and then a few decades. Iosef’s son had grown up and begun a family of his own. He even had a son too, now, who was named Michael. Despite his old age, Iosef still kept himself in shape, especially thanks to his special ability. He kept up with his practice and still regularly saw patients. Recently, however, Iosef has been contacted to work for a mysterious corporation known as the Jung Facility, an organization who has been tasked with helping others.
