Cruz Saurlock
Role: Sharpshooter and Talent of Drift. Protagonist
Species: Green Iguana
Likes: Rap and hip hop music, hit the target games, vegetables, swimming.
Dislikes: Meat, bullies, porn.
Dream Job: Music performer.
Skills: Slingshot wielder, quick reflexes, keen eye, stealthy, climbing, acting, dancing.
Personality:
Cruz was born and raised in a suburban hood, making him an upbeat, fun loving street talker. He loves a good time and is always looking on the exciting side. He is usually quite confident and positive, but at bad times could lose his energy. Around his friends he is full of a desire for fun, games, music, and positive energy. However, he does get mad at those who do wrong and make him feel inadequate. He does not like violence but will fight if necessary.
Story:
Cruz is the child of a 21 year old prostitute who lived in a poor neighborhood in the suburbs of Lotebirma. As you might imagine, he was not given the love and care most children receive from their mothers. He never knew his father and his mom would spend far more time with hot, sexy men than with him. Cruz's mother was addicted to sex and attention from men. Surprisingly, though, she did not neglect him very much and cared for him enough for him to develop normally. Still, all through his childhood Cruz had to deal with his mother's constant sexual acts with strangers, giving him a bitter opinion towards sex.
The only place Cruz truly felt happy was school. At school, he was surrounded by other kids his age and paid attention to by caring teachers. School was like a safe haven for Cruz and preferred it over home. So much so that he dreaded summer vacation. He often told his teachers and friends about his mom, but unfortunately despite their care, they did not do anything to help him.
By the time Cruz was in middle school, things started to take a bad turn for him. Stronger kids began bullying him for being skinny and his singing and dancing. The teachers also became less kind. However, it was still better than being at home where his mom did nothing but have sex with strangers. The older Cruz got, the more apparent his mother's addiction and desires became. It was more than just a saddening nuisance now. It was disgusting. He began to wonder why his mother ever bothered to care for him. Little did he know, that answer would soon come in the worst way possible.
At the age of 15, Cruz had begun high school, and things were improving since middle school. The older, more mature teens were nicer, and the teachers cared a bit more. However, something terrible will soon happen that would change Cruz's life forever. One morning, Cruz woke up and felt someone embracing him in bed. To his absolute horror, it was his mother, lying naked in bed with him. Horrified, he leaped out of bed and screamed. Shockingly, his mother told him he had grown up very sexy and was glad she kept him. Cruz knew from then on his life would be a living hell of sexual abuse. School could no longer save him.
Sure enough, ever night, whenever no man was over for the night, Cruz's mother would force herself in bed with him and molest him. After two long months of this treatment, one sexual advance caused Cruz to snap. He hit his mother across the face with his tail, driving her away. Knowing now he had to defend himself, Cruz decided to use his talent for shooting to keep his mother at a distance. He built himself a slingshot and would shoot eggs and various harmless pellets at her to keep her away. It worked for a while, but then his mother recruited help from other prostitutes. The women would outnumber Cruz and force him into sexual acts, saying his sexiness should not go to waste.
Fed up with his mother's abuse, Cruz decided school was not worth enduring the torment for. Gathering his few possessions, Cruz left his home and headed for the streets. To his dismay, the streets proved to be even more unforgiving and cruel than he thought. The criminal gangs that ruled the town robbed him of all his possessions except his slingshot. Being an iguana, nobody would hire him for jobs that paid well. Eventually, he was even kicked out of the homeless shelter on Beggar's Avenue due to staying there too long.
Fortunately, Cruz was capable of defending himself from any attacking foes and could conquer them from a distance with his trusty slingshot and wits. It wasn't long before his impressive antics made him build up a reputation. One day, after earning money street performing, Cruz was approached by three reptilian men in suits. They told him of a place he could live in peace without the torment of the bigotry and criminal gangs. They then gave him a map to Paradise Harbor. Thinking he had nothing to lose, Cruz followed the map and found the harbor. It was then he met three other young teens about his age and formed a strong friendship with them. With their combined skills, they formed an anti-criminal group whose goal was to rid Lotebirma of the gangs that tyrannically ruled it.
Skills:
Cruz may not be much of a physical fighter when it comes to melee combat, but he's a master of reflexes and precision. His slingshot skills are spot on and with the right aim and ammo, he could bring down an opponent much stronger than him. His reflexes help him dodge attacks like a pro. One of his keen strategies is to exhaust opponents by dodging their assaults and attack when they're weakened and vulnerable.
There is one secret skill Cruz possesses that he is not fond of having. Whenever he is extremely frightened or angry in the heat of combat, he can cause blood to shoot from his eyes. Cruz hates doing this, but it sometimes happens against his will like a survival reflex.
Extras:
Cruz is a dedicated vegetarian and strongly dislikes meat. His favorite food is baked spinach.
He talks street, like a southerner. Saying things like yo, bro, dog, dayum, and various curse words all the time.
Cruz has an aversion to sexual acts due to his mom's abuse. However, he has an exception for his girlfriend, Lily.
It is unknown where Cruz got his bright red eyes. Presumably it is from his father, but red eyes are uncommon amongst all hybreeds.