Dan Goodman (Son of Bellona)

Name: Dan Goodman (Dan Rask) is the current legal name that Dan goes by. There was a time where Dan was known by the surname of Rask, legally and any way otherwise.
Gender: Male
Mortal Parent: Bjorn Rask, Dan's father, was a legal worker in Sweden. He worked in courts and occasionally even in public defense. Typically, Bjorn was far more interested in teaching law, Swedish and otherwise, more than practicing it. Dan picked up on many of his skills.
God Parent: Bellona, the Roman goddess of war. Dan, to date, has never once spoken to her.
Age: 18
Date of Birth:  July 4th
Place of Birth: Boston, Massachusetts. Dan was born during a long "haitus" his father took from law work in Sweden. The vacation was meant to be temporary, but when he met a girl in Boston, he did some tricks to get a visa. The two became a couple, and were quick to have a child in the heat of the moment.  
Hometown/Last Residence: Stockholm, Sweden. Dan's hometown, though he ended up in Boston many times.
Race/ethnicity: Caucasian/Swedish
Accent: Average Western, though Dan exhibits a talent to imitate many accents exceptionally well. If he ever feels he'll need another accent, he won't hesitate to speak it.
Skin Tone: As Caucasian as they come, Dan is pale. Dan generally doesn't get a tan, though his sunburn doesn't come in easily either. He maintains a thorough pale.
Eye Color: Dan has brown eyes, matching a similar hue to cocoa beans or chocolate.
Hair Color: Dan's hair is a darker brown than his eyes, similar to dark chocolate.
Hair Length: Unless he's inclined to be outside of safety for an extended amount of time, Dan keeps his hair trimmed and tidy.
Height: Dan is five feet and nine inches, not the tallest fellow out of all the demigods.
Weight: Dan is one-hundred and sixty pounds, having very little fat in him and not an abundance of muscle.
Body Type: Athletic, though most of Dan's body type comes from regularly running.
Appearance: Dan generally tries to appear as unscathed as possible. He'll always dress as formally as he feels he can in appropriate setting. That is to say, if he's wandering outside in camp, he won't wear a three-piece suit, as to not be rumored as crazy. However, whenever he can, he does wear a suit. Other than that, Dan always wears polos and dress shirts. It fits him to say he dresses like a car salesman. Dan always keeps his hair combed back and does his best to never release a good standing and sitting posture. He works his hardest to appear as his fake personality.
Weapon: Dan carries around usually smaller weapons. Imperial gold wise, Dan owns a thin stiletto made of the precious metal. However, on the mortal side of the spectrum, Dan generally has at least a pocket knife on him, usually a multi-tool as well.
Armor: Dan only ever wears armor in a situation where he has to be in direct combat. He doesn't own any of his own armor, and takes it from the armory when he needs it. Dan prefers leather armor over metal, in case he needs to escape from combat.
Pet(s): Dan has had several fish throughout his life, though has never bothered taking on what he considers a pointless responsibility by owning a larger animal. With that being said, Dan isn't bad at manipulating animals.
Skills/Talents:
- Manipulation: Dan is a huge used car salesman, so to speak. He's excellent at getting under people's skin and making the believe he's their friend, though the reality is that he's generally using them to either improve his image or take something from them. No matter the reasoning, Dan is intensely skilled at putting the mask of a friend on.
- Campfire: Dan has spent a large amount of time around small fires, especially around Sweden. He's learned how to make them with as little tools as possible, though usually a spindle. With a fire, he can cook, cauterize wounds, and if needed, Dan can be a reasonable arsonist.
- Quick Thinking: Dan is fast on his feet when he needs ideas. In the heat of the moment, he can think of what he needs to do. Whether or not it's to gain something or cover himself from any consequences, Dan can make excuses or plans at a moments notice.
- Law and Rules: Dan is familiar with the law and rules of many communities. He's capable of figuring out many loopholes and work-arounds in order to get his way.
Flaws:
- Selfish: Dan is intensely selfish. No matter what is going on, you can always count on him getting something for his actions in the end. For someone to reach Dan's inner circle of concern would be astounding.
- Careless: Dan does not ever consider his consequences before acting. Whatever the situation is, he often thinks he'll get away with it, and goes through with it. It has gotten him in more trouble than he believed possible.
- Misconduct: Dan misbehaves quite often, and therefore doesn't fit in so well in an ordered structure. Ironic to being so familiar with the law, Dan could never act as something so professional and be passionate about it.
- Smug: Dan's cockiness has landed him in some troublesome situations. Dan adores letting people know that he's better than them, especially after he's wronged them.
- Burn Marks: On his right shoulder, Dan has a large burn mark, showing clearly on his skin. The mark travels to his collar bone and just under his shoulder.
- Baggy Eyes: Dan's eyes have darker, more tired-looking skin under them, as though he's never gotten enough sleep. As some would call it, Dan has permanent bags under his eyes.
Strengths:
- Knowledge: Dan picks up on a lot of things. Whether it comes to information on other people or subjects, he picks it up and locks it in his brain for when he needs it. His knowledge on the law leaves him to be a great resource for others around them, if he ever had any interest in helping them.
- Wits: Dan has great wits, making him good with speech in general and quick thinking. Dan is especially good at snappy comebacks, but often refrains in order to keep his reputation good.
- Lack of Guilt: Dan has no guilt in his heart, meaning he'll do anything to anyone. There's absolutely nothing he wouldn't do to benefit himself, even if it meant hurting someone he cared for.
Weaknesses:
- Mythological Understanding: Dan has picked up plenty of mythological knowledge since he became a part of Camp Jupiter, though he knows so little still. His lack of understanding leaves him more prepared for the mortal world and less prepared for the demigod world.
- Lack of Combat: If it came to face to face combat, Dan could contend, but he wouldn't be a match for any season warrior. Dan's skills come in other areas.
- Lack of Guilt: Like his overall smug nature, Dan's lack of guilt and empathy can lead him to make choices that are just blatantly insane. Whether or not they'll get him in trouble, he'll often be prepared to do things out of his lead.
Likes:
- Fire: Dan enjoys fire in all of its forms. Whether it's as a weapon or a tool, Dan is very aware of its power and enjoys it. It's one of his strongest resources.
- Wordplay and Brain-work: Dan is one of the best when it comes to brain games. He thoroughly enjoys being in a situation where brains will come out on top; he's much more talented in that aspect than combat.
- Rainy Weather: People seem to believe that you should stay inside on bad days. Dan feels the opposite, and loves bending people's feelings towards him using it. Even on such a small detail, Dan uses manipulation, and this happens to be one of Dan's favorites.
- Taking From People: Dan loves taking from others, knowing he outsmarted or bested them. Whether they know he has it or not, Dan finds it fun to take from other people.
- Drinking: Dan enjoys alcohol, straight up over mixed drinks. His tolerance is strong, and he can take the taste of most drinks without tasting. It's a common past-time he participates in.
- Recording Information: Dan writes many things down, and keeps them in journals. He'll often burn them when they aren't relevant or he's convinced he'll remember them. Either way, compiling so much information is a hobby of Dan's.
Dislikes:
- Love: The aspect of one person putting another person above themselves makes Dan sick. He doesn't understand it in the slightest. He feels the world would run smoother
- Eagles: Even with so little time as a demigod, Dan has found an intense hate for eagles. He spots them very often, and sees that many Romans love them. He feels quite differently.
- Demigods: Ironically, Dan doesn't have the slightest amount of respect for either camps or their residents. He feels they could be doing much more to ensure their survival and protection, and maybe even then some. He feels they're weak as people.
- Pears: Dan hates pears, a fair amount. He isn't sure what it is, but no matter what pear he eats, they all taste terrible. He's given up on them.
- Whistling: While even Dan has the occasional whistle, Dan can't stand when someone whistles continually. It steals his attention, and unless he controls it, it shows.
Fears:
- Forced Into Combat: Dan's combat skills are enough to participate in formations, but not well in a one on one scenario. Dan's not a fan of thinking about being forced to fight anyone with any sort of skill.
- Caught: Dan's deepest fear is being caught doing what he does. Many of his scandals connect, and he's fully aware that he could one day be found out and exposed as the kind of person he is. If he wasn't killed, the consequences could be even worse.
- Burned Alive: Sometimes Dan wakes up in the middle of the night, and suddenly thinks to check whatever heat source is nearby. He's afraid of death by fire, despite his fondness for it.
Personality: Dan is almost like a coin: he has two completely different sides. Dan's true side is a truly dark and selfish being. So long as it would benefit him, he would do anything, whether it meant hurting people or animals or burning down homes, he does whatever will benefit him, even if only slightly. However, the personality that Dan puts forward is a kind one. Although he's deceiving, he's always talking to everyone. He's always offering to help and always attempting to get on people's good sides. He makes it a goal to know who everyone is and what they do. Dan always has a task.
Powers:
- Curse Weapon: Dan can curse the weapon of a foe (or friend) and render the weapon inefficient. The weapon will no longer be effective for one post. Dan can does this three times per thread. The power has a cooldown for three posts. The power specifically dulls the impact and sharpness of a weapon, making a mace feel as though it was just styrofoam and an arrow as though it was a spitball. If a weapon is enchanted, the enchantment is removed for the post, but the weapon as a basic weapon is still efficient. In order for Dan to be able to use this power, he has to be within thirty feet of the weapon.
Social Status: Newbie
Years at Camp: Two weeks.
Life Before Camp: Dan was born on the fourth of July, in a city called Boston. Fireworks were rampant that night, though he wasn't aware of that, being born just minutes before. Soon after his birth, Dan's mother dumped him on his father and left them. Dan spent the first near year of his life in Boston, before his father gave up on trying to find Bellona again. He brought his child back home to Sweden, and resumed his work in law. Dan was a relatively privileged child growing up, attending school that was more high class than average schools. His original language was Swedish, but his father dragged him to Boston once a year in order to search for the goddess he fell in love with. By the time he was ten, Dan had learned English just to not be completely lost one week a year. Dan had grown tired of all the neglect from his father, and the constant talk of it being his fault that she left.

Dan continued to attend school, even sitting in on many of his father's classes, though he initially didn't understand much of them. While physically, his father gave him many opportunities, the words he spoke to his son were cruel. Dan soon began hanging around with some kids that weren't the best crowd. He once conned a printing shop to get him a fake ID, and he began drinking outside of supervised events with his buddies. They would get in trouble, but Dan always had an answer. Until one day, an officer didn't take his answer at face value.

Having to get his son out of jail was an utter embarrassment to Bjorn. That night, Bjorn got extremely furious, and as he had been more and more each visit to Boston, he turned to drinking. When Dan finally caught some sleep that night, he awoke to a fire started by his bedsheets. The fire had caught on his shoulder and was spreading. Dan panicked, screaming and trying to get his door opened. It was barred shut. Dan quickly thought about his solutions, and with some quick thinking, was able to smother the fire out, and save himself. Police investigators marked the cause of the fire as a candle next to his bed. Dan didn't keep any candles in his room.

Dan didn't sleep for days, but instead watched his dad. His burns on his shoulder wouldn't ever heal, and he felt what little empathy he had left in the world smug within it. He caught his father looking in his room one night, a candle in hand. Dan sat up, and Bjorn bolted out. Dan waited up the entire night, until he was sure he was sleeping. He locked his father's window, and broke off the knob. He left small amounts of kindling near the candle, and around the room, and the set fire to it. He barred the door from the outside,and heard intense screams from the one person in the world that was his family. He released the door before officials would get there. He knew he'd be able to talk his way out of this.

The only thing he felt from killing his father was joy; all of his father's money was now his.

Only months later he was contacted by Lupa's pack of wolves. Lupa's wolves led him to her, and as customary, Lupa taught him the skills necessary to survive and find Camp Jupiter. Once he was deemed worthy to find Camp Jupiter, Dan did as he was told, though his methods involved mostly conning over fighting, he found his new home.

Role-playing Example: Dan wasn't typically the type to wait around for people; it was only time wasted. His time could have been used on many other tasks. Dan was especially fond of a ring a girl in the third cohort had. He didn't need the money, but he figured he could use it for something. At the very least, there was certainly a few people around who needed to be pegged down a notch in this camp, Dan smiled at the thought, though it quickly faded when his company arrived sharply. "Did you come alone?" Dan asked, urgency clear in his voice.

Notes: Portrayed by Tuukka Rask.

If you're using a detailed form for a reward, you'll need a natural cosmetic flaw (added to his Flaws section).

Powers:
- How far can he be from the weapon at most in order to use this power?
- What if the weapon is enchanted? (For example, it's enchanted to always be sharp or such.)
- What's the cooldown between usages?

LBC:
- How did Lupa contact him -- via her pack of wolves or...?

Sorry Kenski, first time making a Roman. Thank you for taking the time to read it though! Did the thing and edited:

- Added in a cosmetic flaw.
- Updated the power information.
- Clarified on Lupa's pack.

Dan has been assigned to the 3rd Cohort. May he serve with honor.

Drachma Reward: 1072