Name: Thaltos
Sex: Male
Age: Not specified, but appears to be in his mid twenties.
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 154 lbs
Description: The product of one of Zeus's many dalliances with mortals, Thaltos is the son of the lord of Olympus as well as one of the lesser Gorgons spawned from the original three Sisters. Thaltos inherited few of his mother's serpentine traits, but he did get his share. His skin is a very dark grey bordering on black, and his long hair is as black as the waters of the Styx, and comes down all the way to the middle of his back, just below where the ribcage would end. Not individual strands, his hair is divided up into a multitude of sinuous tendrils that seem almost animate, a little part of his mother's legacy. The irises of his eyes are a bright crimson red. His attire looks very similar to that of
Kratos, except done in a deep black and brightly shining gold patterns. He does not have Kratos's tattoo.
Personality: Thaltos is a man of little conversation. He is fiercely devoted to serving the gods of Olympus, and is so zealously dedicated that he is often called upon by the Three Sisters of Fate to enforce their laws and choices governing the fates of mortals. Charged with the role of "Heaven's Hired Hand," Thaltos does whatever is required of him with a grim pleasure in the fulfillment of his destiny and ultimate purpose. Far from a mindless brute, however, he's quite intelligent and witty. His sense of humor is quite dry, but when he finds something funny you'll usually know it. His general disposition makes many people get the impression that he's something of a sourpuss, but in actuality he is just rather focused and task-oriented. He rarely rushes blindly into a fray, and plans most of his moves quite carefully, so if you interrupt him while he's thinking, you're probably going to be snapped at...especially when you consider that whatever he's pondering on was probably dictated to him by the Gods themselves...the bottom line is that he's a decent guy, but has every bit the conviction and ruthlessness needed to fulfill his role as what boils down to the bounty hunter of Olympus.
Weapons: The Shears of Atropos, a pair of cruel-looking scimitars ornately wrought of a mix of obsidian and gold. Carved into the stone and inlaid in pure gold are many scenes relating to Greek mythology, the central theme usually revolving around the supremity of the Gods and the ultimate power of the Fates. A nasty set of weapons, the Shears of Atropos drain and absorb the electric energy that animates all mortal creatures, essentially siphoning the very life out of its victims and storing up the energy for use in devastating lightning skills. Supposed to have been given to him by Atropos herself, the Sister of Fate who cuts the thread of each mortal's existance and so is responsible for every death.
Extra Abilities: The Shears of Atropos grant Thaltos the ability to use the electric energy stored within them for many different purposes, about whatever he can think of. If the blades have enough energy, he can actually charge up a controlled electromagnetic field that allows him to move the weapons as if through telekinesis, but this consumes a considerable amount of energy. The weapons have a bond to him as well, so if they are out of his reach he can still expend their energy to call them to him through this "electrotelekinesis," although he would not be able to release their energies in any other way. Also, being the son of Zeus and a Gorgon, he does have a few innate powers. He has Olympian speed, stamina, and strength. He is mortal, but he's about the toughest mortal you're going to come across. As well, the most vital thing he gained from his mother is a much weaker version of the Gorgon Stare, which at its fullest power could turn any target to stone. His version is very much diluted, to the point where upon making eye contact with an enemy he can cause a form of paralysis. If the Shears of Atropos are sufficiently charged, he can subvert a substantial portion of their energy to enhance his natural ability and project a short-lived version of the classic Gorgon Stare beam that can turn living matter to stone on contact. Note, stoned flesh cannot be drained of life by the Shears, since it no longer conducts the electricity.