Name: John Richard Wayland
Codename: Nomad
Gender: Male
Age: Appears to be in his late 20s or early 30s, but is actually 93 years old.
Country of Origin: Canada
Power Source: Magic
Primary Power: John's (or JR as he prefers to be called) powers are what could be best described as 'Energy Manipulation'. Through a natural born talent he can tap into the energy that exists in the surrounding world, and use it to his own ends. From unleashing destructive bolts of power that can tear apart bedrock, to healing wounds that should be fatal, JR can do things that most would describe as 'miracles'. He can also channel his power through his rifle, using it as a focus. This allows him to fire 'bolts' of energy without needing physical ammo (but due to the physical restraints imposed by the structure or the rifle, the 'bolts' hit no harder than a real bullet). There are even rumours that he can use his powers to extend his life far beyond what is natural, but he's not saying.
Secondary Skills: A skilled marksman with his rifle, he can routinely hit far off targets with great accuracy. He is also capable of vanishing and summoning smaller objects at will so long as he keeps the number of items down.
Weaknesses: Although he may be able to delay death, and survive what would surely kill others, he is not invincible. Anything that may kill a normal man may kill him, it's just more difficult. Overuse of his powers (such as several high energy blasts) will severely weaken JR, leaving his quite vulnerable.
Appearance: JR stands an unassuming 5'8", and weighs 165 lbs. He has grey-green eyes, a slender build, and a weathered complexion. His mission gear is the same as his day-to-day clothes, and consists of a pair of brown mid height leather boots, loose tan canvas pants with a black belt, a dark green long sleeved shirt, and a black canvas coat. He also wears a batters brown tricorn hat. The rifle, which he can summon at will, is a Winchester Model 1895 with polished walnut furniture and a blued finish. The receiver and barrel of the rifle are engraved with arcane runes of unknown origin.
Biography: Born in 1847 on a farm in what is now southern Ontario, he was the youngest of seven brothers. There JR lived a normal and unassuming life until sometime around 1867. While riding back home alone after a trip to Toronto, he spotted a peculiar glow coming from the woods. What he found in those woods he has never said, but it had a profound effect on his life.
A short while later he sold his farm in its entirety to one of his older brothers, taking only his father?s old hat, and the clothes on his back. From there all public records of him vanish, until 1914 when he joins the French Army as a 'specialist' under contract till the end of the war. The nature of his employment with the French is unknown. It is assumed that during the period between 1867 and 1914 that he acquired his rifle, as he is seen with it frequently during the inter-war period, usually working as a mercenary.
He was working for the Polish Army when World War Two started, helping them to try and hold out against both the Soviets and the Nazis, but to no avail. After successfully escaping to Sweden he attempted to lay low, as he was getting tired of fighting, but eventually he was found by MI6 and found he couldn't resist the urge to take another shot at the Nazis.
Notes: His favourite past-time is getting drunk and getting into fights.
Codename: Nomad
Gender: Male
Age: Appears to be in his late 20s or early 30s, but is actually 93 years old.
Country of Origin: Canada
Power Source: Magic
Primary Power: John's (or JR as he prefers to be called) powers are what could be best described as 'Energy Manipulation'. Through a natural born talent he can tap into the energy that exists in the surrounding world, and use it to his own ends. From unleashing destructive bolts of power that can tear apart bedrock, to healing wounds that should be fatal, JR can do things that most would describe as 'miracles'. He can also channel his power through his rifle, using it as a focus. This allows him to fire 'bolts' of energy without needing physical ammo (but due to the physical restraints imposed by the structure or the rifle, the 'bolts' hit no harder than a real bullet). There are even rumours that he can use his powers to extend his life far beyond what is natural, but he's not saying.
Secondary Skills: A skilled marksman with his rifle, he can routinely hit far off targets with great accuracy. He is also capable of vanishing and summoning smaller objects at will so long as he keeps the number of items down.
Weaknesses: Although he may be able to delay death, and survive what would surely kill others, he is not invincible. Anything that may kill a normal man may kill him, it's just more difficult. Overuse of his powers (such as several high energy blasts) will severely weaken JR, leaving his quite vulnerable.
Appearance: JR stands an unassuming 5'8", and weighs 165 lbs. He has grey-green eyes, a slender build, and a weathered complexion. His mission gear is the same as his day-to-day clothes, and consists of a pair of brown mid height leather boots, loose tan canvas pants with a black belt, a dark green long sleeved shirt, and a black canvas coat. He also wears a batters brown tricorn hat. The rifle, which he can summon at will, is a Winchester Model 1895 with polished walnut furniture and a blued finish. The receiver and barrel of the rifle are engraved with arcane runes of unknown origin.
Biography: Born in 1847 on a farm in what is now southern Ontario, he was the youngest of seven brothers. There JR lived a normal and unassuming life until sometime around 1867. While riding back home alone after a trip to Toronto, he spotted a peculiar glow coming from the woods. What he found in those woods he has never said, but it had a profound effect on his life.
A short while later he sold his farm in its entirety to one of his older brothers, taking only his father?s old hat, and the clothes on his back. From there all public records of him vanish, until 1914 when he joins the French Army as a 'specialist' under contract till the end of the war. The nature of his employment with the French is unknown. It is assumed that during the period between 1867 and 1914 that he acquired his rifle, as he is seen with it frequently during the inter-war period, usually working as a mercenary.
He was working for the Polish Army when World War Two started, helping them to try and hold out against both the Soviets and the Nazis, but to no avail. After successfully escaping to Sweden he attempted to lay low, as he was getting tired of fighting, but eventually he was found by MI6 and found he couldn't resist the urge to take another shot at the Nazis.
Notes: His favourite past-time is getting drunk and getting into fights.
