Crow Cementerio: The Last Gunslinger

Name: Crow “Crowley” Cementerio
Age: 23
Epithet: The Last Gunslinger, The Rail-gun, The Super Charged Cowboy, The Gunslinger
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Affiliation: BHA: Artemis Branch

• Rank: Bronze Star 

Brief History: Crow was raised in the town of Pueblo de las Tormentas, also known as the home and base of the Gunslingers, young Crow idolized the Gunslingers of his village especially his gramps, Buho Cementerio. From a young age Crow would desire to be a Gunslinger likes his idols no matter what it took. As such his grandfather took to teaching him the ways of the Gunslingers. While growing up Crow would befriend two other kids in his town Vergil Vita, who aspired to be a Gunslinger like Crow, and Maya Alma a girl who wished to be a healer. The three would become great friends and would often work together in their various trainings, jobs, and more. Meanwhile Crow would continue to train under Buho who often pushed the young Gunslinger-in-training to his limits while instilling in the morals of the clan. Crow and Vergil training would be ultimately tested in the Gunslinger Trail a rite of passage all young aspiring Gunslingers must take.

The two friends face an extreme survival which tested the very bonds of their friendship but in the end Crow would awaken his abilities to control Nature Energy in the form of electricity after experiencing a spiritual vision. Crow would become a Gunslinger however his friend Vergil would not be lucky and would have to wait to become one. Unfortunately though these good times would be short lived for Crow it wouldn’t be long before he would begin harder more intense training. He would also start doing small jobs and tasks to increase his Gunslinger rank among the townspeople. On one such occasion he would bring along both Maya and Vergil, who had becoming increasing dark since the Gunslinger Trial, while the task would success the trio would return to see true horror. Their beloved town in flames and under attack from unknown assailants. Many lives would be lost on this day including Crow’s childhood friend Maya, his grandfather Buho along with the rest of his friends and family. Also lost in this vicious attack was nearly all the Gunslingers the only one remaining was none other than Crow. In the archives of the Hidden World this would be referred to as the Silence of the Storms. The devastated Crow would wander for a bit seeking vengeance and answers for the atrocities that his beloved home suffered until he would come across a Bounty Hunter in the BHA. The Bounty Hunter would offer Crow a chance to use his skills for something better and the possibility to uncover more clues. Despite his reluctance Crow eventually gave in becoming a member of the BHA and joining the Artemis Branch.


APPEARANCE
The Last Gunslinger, Crow Cementerio is the living embodiment of Gunslinger’s beliefs, methods, and creed. Being born and raised in a family of Gunslingers and being the Grandson of Búho Cementerio, known as being on the Greatest Gunslingers as well as the fastest, Crow idolized them and wanted nothing more to become a Gunslinger himself. Since his childhood Crow has trained himself to follow in the footsteps of those that have walked in front of him. With the loss of his town, family, friends, and ultimately the Gunslingers themselves Crow has also taken it upon himself to carry their legacy and the memory of those he loved.

The 23 year old has spent most of his life training to be a Gunslinger, mainly in the desert like area of the South West, his body is lean and tone but not overly muscular as Crow prefers to be fast, swift, and agile. Crow has a slight tan over his body along with a few scars in various places that he has gotten over the years training as a Gunslinger and being a Bounty Hunter. While many don’t find the Gunslinger’s build striking or imposing (a mistake few regret when it’s far too late) his most striking feature is his cobalt blue eyes. They enhance every emotion that Crow conveys though them like an amplifier; his anger becomes even more furious, his determination that much more powerful, and his reassuring smile becomes that much more promising. They convey both predator and prey and as keen as an eagle. Crow has messy dark brown hair, after a recent hair cut from Toni Sociere it is slightly shorter than normal and he has now grown some stubble giving him a bit more rugged look to him.

Crow outfit’s is very reminiscent of the Gunslingers and cowboys of old, he wears a light brown button down shirt that has a black line going down the front and sleeves. The shirt is unbutton closer to the top and the sleeves slightly rolled up (this is his more casual choice) along with a pair of dark brown jeans. The Rail-gun wears a dark tan leather duster jacket over his shirt the jacket, the jacket has a pair of gold stripes around the both sleeves along with a small pair of eagle wings on the back. This jacket is actually designed with the help of some friends in the seamstress who used special fabric to make it more bullet and damage proof. The jacket also contains a few hidden pockets on the inside that contain various items (mainly more ammo) The Gunslinger also has started wearing a pair of leather bracers on his wrists as a bit more added protection. Crow also wears a pair of cowboy boots and a black belt with a brass buckle with an eagle emblem on it. The Gunslinger also wears a leather holster around his waist which contains his signature revolver Quicksilver along with a two bullet belts containing several bullets for his gun. Crow wears a holster around his calf which contains a knife in case he must resort to a more personal offence.

Crow’s more cherished accessory is the cowboy hat he is always wearing, the hat was a gift from his grandfather Búho. Crow’s gramps passed the hat onto him when he said he vowed to be a great Gunslinger like his grandpa; the old man gave Crow the hat with some wise words that have stuck with the Last Gunslinger ever since. Crow sees the hat as not only a tribute to his grandpa the Fastest Gunslinger but the morals and codes of the Gunslingers themselves. The hat has been passed down through the ages from one famous Gunslinger to another and now to Crow, while the hat may be old it has been maintained in perfect condition. It is a dark tan color the band of the hat holds a sting of bullet castings around it as was as an eagle feather or two with some beads.


PERSONALITY
Crow’s life has been shaped by several key elements in his life, the Silence of the Storms, the teachings of his grandfather, and his time as Bounty Hunter in the BHA. Each of these elements and events have shaped the Gunslinger’s personality and turned him into the man he is today. Having lost so much during the Silence of the Storms Crow has put up various walls around his heart and has trouble letting people in. This is not so much a sign of being anti-social but rather fear he may lose his new friends just as easily as he lost his old ones. Because of this Crow often comes across as being sarcastic and witty when addressing others often get frustrated when others try to interfere in his business while there no malicious intent in his remarks one can surely tell that Crow rather keep those around him out of his life. However upon closer inspection one would discover that Crow’s craves friends and actually draws them in magnetically; they are the bonds that hold Crow together and strengthen his resolve, they are the one thing that has kept Crow from falling into the darker parts that may lie in heart. Since losing those closest to him the Gunslinger has sworn to be strong enough to protect those he cares about however this can become a slippery slope as those who seek strength may give into darker temptations.

Growing up in Pueblo de las Tormentas Crow was taught and trained by several Gunslingers none more so than his own grandfather Buho. The Gunslingers passed on to him their not only their techniques but their ideals and codes. The ideology of the Gunslingers has not only shaped morals but his personality, his quirks, his fighting style, and more. Sometimes they are as simple as not being wasteful, using everything that is given to you, other times they are ethical standards one should follow. One such example is women and children are innocent and Gunslingers don’t spill innocent blood therefore Crow is extremely reluctant to fight women in any scenario and when he is force to he has the tendency to hold back….ALOT. Another ideal their Gunslingers past onto Crow is control over one’s emotions is control over his destiny therefore Crow tries to stay calm and collected no matter the situation he is in. Crow usually tries to play off whatever happens to or around him in a “cool” manner but that hasn't stopped a few moments of extreme emotion come through comically. The Rail-gun usually wears a smirk on his face when he isn't in a battle or a slight frown of a frustration when he is bored or annoy. As a Gunslinger Crow is a man of his word and when he makes a promising (often swearing on his Word as Gunslinger) he will not stop until he fulfills it as breaking a one promise as a Gunslinger is act of shame and cowardice.


HIDDEN WORLD SKILLS/GUNSLINGER TECHNIQUES
HIDDEN WORLD SKILLS
Enhanced Sight: Crow eye sight is on the level akin to birds of prey, a key asset as a Gunslinger, his eye sight has always been good but through some training and focus he has improved it. He is able to see long distances and the smallest details. This is one of the attributes that has given him such excellent marksman and sharpshooter.
Enhanced Agility and Reflexes: The Last Gunslinger has trained his body to make the best of his slim and lightweight body allowing him to be as agile as a cat, capable of dodging in and out of various threats (bullets, strikes, kicks, projectiles, and people) from all directions. Combined with his electrically enhanced reflexes Crow can dodge attacks from even the fastest opponents his known max seems to be an attack from near sonic levels but that was with his reflexes further increased by his abilities. In fact his has trained himself to pretty much dodge on a subconscious level without him even realizing he is doing it.

Lighting Speed: Crow is naturally one of the faster characters in the ViceVerse, not surprisingly consider his Grandfather was labeled the Fastest Gunslinger, he is capable of keeping of with some of the fastest opponents. However Crow can just as easily be out paced by opponents who can move beyond even the most superhuman speed. Crow is also capable of perceiving high speeds movements a useful skill when dodging bullets or fighting opponents who can strike faster than a human eye can see; this also helps Crow when he himself is moving as high speeds and prevents him from getting tunnel vision. Crow's speed can be further enhanced through the use of his electrical powers allowing him to move at speeds faster than the human eye (and sometimes superhuman eye) can perceive. When using his electrical abilities to enhance his speed Crow leaves a small trail of lingering electrical energy in his wake allowing one to possibly track his movements. (Note: Crow’s speed is not actually lighting speed)

Super Charged Strength: Many do not perceive Crow as being someone overly strong capable of lifting and moving hundreds of tons with ease and this is true. Crow is not strong to that extant however his initial appearance is deceiving. Having to be able to keep up with individuals in the Hidden World Crow trained his muscles as much as he can currently his can lift and move just under just above the average Hidden World residents level. He has shown times during extreme distress or circumstances where he pushes his limits he can go above the average by quite some degree however these moments do take their toll. Crow true strength (no pun intended) lies in his finely tuned application of Natural Energy. Crow can easily double his strength with well time “jolts” of Natural Energy often time catching foes off guard. However this is not a constant effect and usually last for only a brief second or two.

Well Trained Tracker: As a Bounty Hunter Crow had to improve his tracking skills in order to catch bounties and earn a living in this dangerous and difficult world. Crow had some skills tracking animals through his time growing up but when he joined the BHA he got to work improving his skills. He learned and studied under veteran Bounty Hunters. Using various applications of Natural Energy Crow can track a target by following the trail their energy has left in the environment. Crow isn’t an expert in this skill but he is good enough. Crow can also use this skill applying to other energies forms (mainly Ki) allowing him to track and sense allies and enemies alike on a small scale.

GUNSLINGER TECHNIQUES
World Class Sharpshooter/Marksman: Crow is by far one of the best sharpshooters in this generation there are few who are as skilled with a firearm as him, the only people who can come close to him are Falken Degraiz, Garo Takayama (with a bow), and maybe a few others. Crow is so accurate he can even shoot bullets fired at him out of the air with his own shots.

Natural Energy Manipulation: A skilled passed on from the Natives Tribes to the Gunslingers and then taught through the generations. Crow is capable of using the shaman like power of drawing the very energy that flows through nature. While he is not a complete expert in this skill he has a long way to go he has learn several different applications of this power including increasing one’s strength, sensing and tracking others, and control his unique elemental affinity. Crow has a unique affinity to electricity and lighting.

Gunsmith and Mechanic: After years of fixing up Quicksilver, reassembling time and time again, and even more recently when he works on his motorcycle Silver has given Crow quite an understanding of mechanics. While he is a not a technical wizard he is capable of building, fixing, and repairing almost any gun as well as creating a few unique mechanism to aid him.

Ricochet Shot: One of the Gunslingers’ many secret techniques that takes one years to master, Crow enhanced eye sight and marksmanship has allowed him to learn and quickly become adept at this technique. The Rail-gun can fire a bullet and have it ricochet off several objects in an area before striking it target. The ricochet shot can be very unpredictable striking from nearly any angle the shooter can think of.

The Trick: A skill every Gunslinger no matter their level learns and one that often becomes the difference between life and death. The Trick is secret Gunslinger technique that allows one to nearly instantly reload their gun without having to stall. Crow has trained himself to become an expert at this skill to the point where he reloads so fast the eye can’t even determine the movement of his hand.

Quick (Instant) Draw: Another basic skill that is taught to awesome every Gunslinger that Crow has taken to a whole new level. Gunslingers are taught to draw quicker than a viper’s strike however Crow determination to match his Grandfather’s speed caused him to push himself above and beyond to the point where he can Crow so fast it is almost instant giving the enemy almost not time to react.

Mirage: A Gunslinger technique used by those who prefer speed over power, one can create after images of themselves that are left behind when moving from one spot to another. Crow can leave behind two to three of them in a single burst session before he needs to catch his breath.

GAINEN WARRIOR 

HUYA ICANMA (LIGHTNING/STORM POWERS)
While controlling Natural Energy is not a skill unique to the Gunslingers, let alone, Crow’s affinity for electrical or lightning NE is unique to the Cementerio bloodline. There are legends that speak of powerful shamans who made contracts with powerful deities of nature and drew power from them. The Cementerios are among these rare breed having formed a contract with the powerful lightning deity Huya Icanma, the Storm Bird. With each generation of Cementerios there is one who became the conduit for Huya Icanma, Crow awaken the dormant spirit during his Gunslinger Trial. Since then Crow has learn to control and draw power for the Storm Bird. Lightning NE is extremely volatile and dangerous should one lose control of their emotions, a reason Gunslingers emphasize emotional stability in their teachings. Crow mastery and potential with his powers is directly connected to the relationship he has with the Storm Bird spirit that lies within him currently it is distant at best, also because of the events of Osaka Ablaze Crow seems to be having ill side effects whenever he uses his powers.

The Rail-gun current level with Lightning NE has allowed him to use it in various forms including forming a blade or spear of electrical NE on his hand, firing small needles like shots of electrical NE, even discharging powerful blasts of it from his body or hand. Like all Gunslinger Crow has combines this ability with his Gunslinger training to create a few unique signature attacks:

Corriente: Crow is capable of conducting his Electrical NE through various materials upon contact allowing him to deliver a devastating shock to his foes that can easily leave them stun, temporarily paralyze or unconscious depending on the strength of the shock and the endurance of the target.

Eco de las Tormentas: By releasing a field of electrical NE all around him Crow and combining it with his NE usages Crow can create a like radar effect that can locate enemies and allies alike. With thi s the Gunslinger can scan an area for hidden foes, locate traps, find an ally, and more. There many more applications of this ability that Crow has yet to unlock.

Overcharge: An ability unique to only Crow, using his entire body as a conductor Crow’s charges himself with Electrical NE increasing all of his abilities. He is faster, stronger, and more powerful in this form. His eyes glow and electrical arcs peel of his body, Overcharge last as long as Crow can maintain the large amount of stamina and energy that is required to fight efficiently in this form. His control over Lightning is also increased allowing more powerful versions of his standard attacks (reference by him saying Overcharged by the attack name).

• Lightning Mirage: An enhanced variation of the Mirage Technique that Crow can use while in the Overcharge state. While before the after images were harmless now when Crow is moving in this super charged state they are infused with his Electrical NE causing anyone who is foolish enough to strike one to receive a powerful shock. 

Rail-Gun: Another ability unique to only Crow and the origin of his epithet the Rail-gun, by charging his revolver Quicksilver with Lighting/Electrical NE he creates the necessary conditions to turn it into the scientific rail-gun. When he pulls the trigger the revolver fires a supercharged bullet at supersonic speeds. The shot is incredible accurate as it fires in a single straight line at the target appearing almost like a lightning bolt being fired from Quicksilver it is extremely hard to dodge because of its speed and power. However because of the time and energy required to fire Rail-Gun Crow uses it as finisher of sorts also it extremely draining currently Crow can use it at most 6 times in one day. The Gunslinger has developed a weaker more energy efficient version that combines his Quick Draw.

• Lightning Draw: A weaker version of Rail-gun that uses Crow’s Quick Draw that allows Crow to draw and fire a Rail-gun like shot almost instantly. It doesn’t require as much energy so Crow can use it more often than the normal Rail-gun and because of the super quick nature of the Quick Draws allows little reaction time.

RED STORM
During the events of Osaka Ablaze Crow tapped into a dangerous side of his abilities that draws on malicious, harmful, and violent emotions that corrupts and distorts the very environment around him. His appearance in this form is similar to that of Overcharge however the color of the electricity his uses shifts to a vibrant crimson red and he releases a constant static like buzzing. The buzzing is a variation of Eco de las Tormentas where Crow’s own violent emotions are conducted and transmitted to others around him turning them more violent. Their emotions are then transmitted back to Crow fueling his increasing power and violent fury. However there seems to be a terrible side effect to this where now as Crow uses his powers the Natural Energy is trying to distant itself from him and he is losing his senses and connection to nature.

EQUIPMENT

QUICKSILVER
Quicksilver is Crow’s signature revolver it was given to him by his grandfather Buho when he passed the Gunslinger trail. At the time the weapon was beat-up, rusted and barely usable however with some help from his grandfather Crow repaired it and brought it back to life (Unbeknownst to him at the time this was a tool to help Crow learn the Gunslinger’s Code.) After all these years Crow has maintain the condition as a symbol of his pride in being a fabled Gunslinger. Quicksilver is single action .45 caliber 6 shot revolver it is silver/metallic blue in color with black and gold details. The handle is made an extremely durable wood that is soft to touch and carries a sweet scent; attached to underneath the handle is charm made from an eagle’s feather given to him by Maya as a good luck charm. The revolver is made of the rare metal, Valenium, not only is it extremely durable capable of withstanding even the most extreme attacks without a scratch is it also rich in Natural Energy. While many are unsure of the metal’s connection to NE, many scholars theorize that Valenium is a mineral with a NE concentration of over 100%, this makes the weapon extremely conductible allowing Crow to channel his electricity through it. Crow has dissembled and reassembled Quicksilver over 10,000 times he knows the weapon inside and out.

SEAMSTRESS ENHANCED JACKET
With some help from his friends in the Seamstress guild Crow commissioned at least one jacket made using their magical skills with a needle and thread along with some magically crafted fabric. While Crow’s jacket is still mostly made of leather the thread that holds it together contain various properties. The benefits it now provides are purely defensive to degree, it can now withstand various bullets without being torn to shreds and negates any energy the bullet carries making it surpass the capabilities of a bullet proof vest. The jacket can now also withstand elemental attacks to a degree however because the jacket is enhanced with magic, magical elemental attacks that are of a high caliber can still damage it. While all of these are cool benefits the jacket still only protects Crow or anyone wearing it wear the jacket is covering them.

TONI’S ALCHEMY BULLETS
A set of bullets created by the Cat Eye Witch and fellow bounty hunter, Toni Sociere, using her unique gunpowder alchemy skills. By blending gunpowder with various other ingredients she created a set of bullets that Crow can use in his Quicksilver to have varying effects depending on the type of bullets. Because of their close relationship Crow can always resupply these bullets if he starts running low.
    • Flame Bullet: Gunpowder combine with highly flammable ingredients causes these bullets to come out as a ball of fire that can burn foes.
    • Flare Bullet: Using a blend of ingredients with a high flash point when fired these bullets create a blinding flash of light that can distract one enough to be hit.
    • Perfume Bullet: When fired this blend of fragrant ingredients release a sickeningly sweet odor that can leave me
    • Cloud Bullet: A similar blend of ingredients used in the Flare bullet but with a lower flash point so instead of releasing a blinding flash it releases a white cloud of smoke allowing one to escape or hide.
    • Festival Bullet: A gunpowder blend that creates a sensory overloading explosion of bright vibrant colors and smoke. On a random note a weaker version of this is a fun party tool.
    • Speed Bullet: A combination of gunpowder that causes the bullet to fire at almost double its normal speed.

SILVER
Crow’s custom built motorcycle, a mechanical creature of pure beauty, true to its name the bike is covered in chrome and silver parts. Capable of going up to 200 mphs normally and durable enough to withstand powerful blasts. While Silver may appear like any other motorcycle Crow modified it to run on a Natural Energy powered engine therefore it can run much longer then a gas engine. Also the engine modifications as well as other modifications allows it to run on unlikely surfaces like water, sand, snow, and ice without trouble. Crow powers the bike through charging it with his own NE so as long as he can maintain the energy Silver can run. Also because of this Crow has built in a unique feature to the bike

• Overcharge Mode: Crow can trigger a similar but smaller version of Overcharge through Silver the bike will gain electrical arcs peeling off it and glow a bit also it leaves behind a small trail of electrical energy almost like a comet. The bike can now faster than ever and it acts like a giant magnet drawing all metallic objects towards it as it bursts through obstacles and enemies alike. However activating this mode usually fries the energy so it only last for a brief time and is a one shot move.
  

COWBOY HAT
Given to him by his grandfather Buho, the hat carries no special properties or abilities whatever, it is an old tan cowboy hat that may be a tiny bit too big for Crow’s head. The around the golden band of the hat is a string of bullets and beads, tucked into the band is a brown and white eagle feather. If Crow’s revolver is the symbol of his pride as a Gunslinger then his cowboy hat is the symbol for the honor and traditions of the clan he now carries alone. In all honesty Crow’s hat now represents ever Gunslinger who has come before him, including his Grandfather, and it’s this reason that Crow values the hat more than his own life sometimes.

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