Kenneth McKay

Kenneth McKay is a red-band Beta posthuman with pyrokinetic powers.
==Biography==
Kenneth grew up in the Appalachians with Ida Mae Sullivan. When her powers were discovered, she was accepted to Maillardet's Foundation. Kenneth committed a series of arsons so that he would be labelled a problem poster and sent to the academy as well. He saw it as the only way to change his life.Target Practice
Kenneth has been at the Academy since the first block of training.Origins, Issue #2, p. 53 Given his bad temper, spotty previous education, and poor socioeconomic background, he was deemed unfit for any future leadership positions. This contributed to him being labeled a Beta.quipquipquip: "What are the limits of Kenneth's powers?"
He has a reputation for being hot-tempered and aggressive, which he demonstrates when he delivers a vicious beating to his girlfriend Ida Mae's third block partner Maks Petrov on the first day of classes.Grinder Even though he and Ida Mae are dating, Kenneth does not take her seriously, using her commands as an opportunity to tease her or goof off at her expense. Instead, he listens to Clay Dillinger.
For the third block of training, Kenneth is partnered with Cherry Lee.Origins, Issue #1, p. 25
==Powers and abilities==
Kenneth has pyrokinetic powers. When he loses his temper, he generates considerable heat, causing his clothing to smoke.Origins, Issue #2, p. #54 Kenneth is not able to burn indefinitely; his fire is limited by his surroundings. This, along with his personality, led to him being labeled a Beta.
== Physical Appearance ==
Kenneth is athletic and well-muscled, and has red hair.
==Trivia==
*If Kenneth were at Hogwarts, he'd be a Gryffindor. However, while he is brave and daring, he is not particularly empathetic. He has the potential to emulate the house traits, but does not necessarily do so.quipquipquip: "Hogwarts houses"
==Appearances==
*Origins
*Grinder
*Target Practice (mentioned)
==References==
Category:Characters
Category:Red-bands
Category:Betas
Category:Origins characters
Category:Grinder characters