Mortimer Toynbee (Toad)

Name: Mortimer Toynbee

Age: 40

Gender: Male

Species: Mutant

Faction: Brotherhood of Evil Mutants

Family: Unrevealed

Personality: It doesn't help that Morty is almost chronically sensitive about his appearance, his self esteem being so low it's basically non-existent. At best, Morty tends to be overly self deprecating, at worst he hovers dangerously on the edge of a bleak depression, and it's something he's battled all of his life. Though he's incredibly intelligent, he was left undiagnosed with dyslexia at school, and so fostering any kind of book smarts was never really something he put a great deal of emphasis on. He's learned to hide it well, however, covering these particular short comings with an arrogance that is all to pronounced. Most people would actually believe he's proud of that six foot mucus secreting tongue.
With all of this in mind, it obviously comes as no surprise that Mortimer has problems fostering relationships with others. He's never had any real friends, and when it comes to interacting with normal people, he tends to come off as a little creepy. He can never seem to get the hang of correct social etiquette; holding someone's gaze for far too long, or not at all, or mumbling and muttering and bringing up awkward topics. If he's attracted to a girl he'll follow her kind of obsessively until she quite directly communicates her disinterest. Sorry ladies, you won't be seeing any chocolates and flowers from this guy.



Appearance: Height: 5"6 - hard to measure as he tends to crouch.
Hair: Muddy brown
Eye color: Green
Build: Gangly
Distinguishing features: Green skin, wart like marks across the side of his face, down his neck, arms and hands



History: Mortimer Toynbee was abandoned by his parents so early in childhood that he couldn't remember them. He was placed in an orphanage where the other children, who regarded him as a freak due to his ugliness, his unusual physique, and his leaping ability, continually tormented him. Toynbee was so traumatized by his loneliness and the continual abuse he received that it affected his learning abilities. The teachers and administrators in the orphanage therefore regarded Toynbee as mentally retarded, even though, in actuality, he was of rather gifted intelligence. So desperate did Toynbee become for affection that he developed a pathetically subservient personality, and would unquestioningly obey anyone he thought sincerely cared about him.
At some point after achieving adulthood, Toynbee was discovered by Magneto and recruited for his Brotherhood of Evil Mutants. Magneto gave Toynbee the alias of the Toad because of Toynbee's powers, appearance, and personality. Magneto did not believe that the Toad's powers would be of any great service to him, but he thought it useful to have an expendable pawn who would follow his orders unquestioningly. The Toad was indeed pathetically devoted to Magneto, whom he subconsciously referred to as a surrogate father. He blinded himself to Magneto's continual verbal and physical abuse because Magneto was out to conquer the human race that had rejected the Toad. The Toad believed that he would be given a place of honor in the new society that Magneto would create. Toad has been doing anything that Magneto tells him to do and work in the ranks of the brother hood.


Powers: Superhuman Leaping: The Toad's primary mutant power is the ability to leap to heights and distances far greater than that of an ordinary human. He possesses a degree of superhuman strength, particularly in his back and legs, which grants him his superior leaping abilities. He has a vertical leap of 25 feet and a horizontal jump of approximately 37 feet in a single leap. Although the Toad usually stands in a crouching position, he can stand erect if he wishes. His unusually flexible spine enables him to crouch continually without strain. The Toad has no knowledge of hand-to-hand combat. However, his powers enable him to execute a leaping kick with superhuman force at an opponent.

Flexible Bone Structure: The Toad's bone structure enables him great flexibility. He can remain in a crouching position for long periods of time and preform contortionist type feats without causing any damage to his spine.

Superhuman Stamina: The Toad's muscles produce a significantly lower amount of fatigue toxins during physical activity than the muscles of an ordinary human. He can exert himself at peak capacity for three to five hours before fatigue begins to impair him.

Superhuman Agility: The Toad's overall equilibrium application is enhanced to some degree and his bodily coordination and balance are enhanced to levels that are beyond the human body's natural limits. Even though he is more enhanced his running speed is of a normal person, it is more his leaps that give him the advancement.

Superhuman Reflexes: The Toad's reflexes are enhanced to levels that are beyond the human body's natural limits.

Superhuman Durability: The Toad's body is tougher and more resistant to physical injury than an ordinary human's. He can withstand major impacts and physical trauma that would severely injure or kill an ordinary human with moderate discomfort. However, he is not invulnerable and can be injured in ways similar to an ordinary human. For instance, he is not bulletproof, save for a small caliber bullet, and can be injured by weapons composed of conventional materials if he is struck with sufficient force.

Regenerative Healing Factor: The Toad has a limited healing factor that allows him to recover from injuries and ailments at an accelerated rate. He can recover from minor ailments, such as a cold, within a few hours. Larger, more damaging injuries, such as broken bones, heal within a matter of days. The Toad's healing rate seems to be quite powerful, as seen when Wolverine once cut off his tongue down to the base, only to have completely regenerated it in a matter of hours.

UV/Infrared Vision: The Toad's enhanced vision allows him to see into the ultraviolet and infrared spectrum, granting him a degree of heightened night vision. However, his eyes are also sensitive to certain types of lighting, forcing him to wear light-filtering goggles that allow him to operate in strong daylight that would otherwise blind him.

Prehensile Tongue: The Toad has the ability to extend his tongue up to 30 feet in distance to ensnare objects and people. His tongue is superhumanly strong to the extent that he once killed a magistrate of Genosha by ensnaring him with his tongue and squeezing him, causing the magistrate to be crushed to death.

Pheromone Secretion: The Toad's tongue secretes odorless, pheremonous venom that seeps through the skin directly into the bloodstream. This venom allows him to control minds of any exposed to it to a limited extent..

Acidic Saliva: The Toad's saliva is highly acidic and can adheres to most surfaces and quickly dissolve most materials with ease.

Paralytic Resin: The Toad's pores secrete an adhesive resin that allows him to stick to any surface and paralyzes the nervous systems of any living organism that comes into contact with it.

Superhuman Respiratory System: The Toad's lungs can expand and compress large quantities of air that can be expelled with enough force to knock a fully grown human off their feet.

Amphibian Control: The Toad the ability to psionically communicate with and control amphibian life, such as frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders, who he often uses as spies.


Roleplay Sample:


What is your name/alias?: Dilan

How many years have you roleplayed/have had experience?: 4+ years

Where did you find the Heroes of Tomorrow?: From Within

Do you roleplay any other characters?: Emma Frost, Jocelyn Richardson, Alex Summers

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