Ronnie E. O. Speedwagon

### Relatives

unnamed parents (deceased)unnamed elderly woman (mentor, deceased)Willikers Paul (sometime friend)

## Bio:

\*\*\*\*Is an alternate reality version of Robert E. O. Speedwagon (is the same as that Speedwagon, except for what is listed here along with his history - see JJBA wiki for more details).

Speedwagon is a 25yr old Englishman, who was born and raised on Ogre St., London. He is famed as a professional mugger, the "Shadow of the Ogre"; people who travel down that street are warned to stay away from the shadows.

Appearance: He's of average height, and very buff. He has dirty blond hair in a loose ponytail, dark thick eyebrows, and brown eyes. He has a scar running down the left side of his face, and wears an eye-patch over his left eye (unknown if he's actually blind in that eye or not). He typically wears a dark three-piece suit, polished black boots, and a bowler hat (the rim can be removed to reveal blades underneath).

Personality: He has the air of a gentlemanly figure, despite his profession. He's very extroverted, oft speaking aloud whatever's on his mind - even accidentally blurting out secrets sometimes. Despite that, he is known for his trustworthiness and loyalty to those close to him.

Abilities: Growing up on Ogre St., he's very streetsmart, and well acquainted in the ways of thieves, liars, gangsters, and the like. Over time, he's developed an uncanny sense of smell that allows him to sniff out the true personality/intent of individuals. He's not trained in any particular fighting style, but is experienced with combat on the streets. Also quite the escape artist. He learned very basic Hamon techniques from some old lady he met once, but isn't very experienced with it.

## Background:

Speedwagon grew up most of his life orphaned on Ogre Street, as a professional mugger.

At some time in his youth, he met an old lady who sent him flying down the street when he tried to steal her purse. Amazed by what great strength the elderly woman possessed, Speedwagon begged her to teach him. She refused, and continued to walk down the street, while Speedwagon pestered her. They got to a river with no bridge, and Speedwagon looked on in shock as the woman simply walked over the water as if it were solid ground. There was a great splashing, and the woman stopped to glance back and see Speedwagon braving the rapids to swim after her. When they both reached the opposite bank (Speedwagon out of breath), she agreed to teach Speedwagon in the ways of Hamon.

When Speedwagon was 16 years old, he and his mentor were strolling down Ogre Street. One of the local gangs stopped them, and attempted to mug the duo. Speedwagon and the old lady were soon overpowered as gang reinforcements joined in, and the old lady suffered a fatal stabbing to the heart. After being tackled and robbed of all valuable possessions, all the fight went out of Speedwagon as he fell to the ground, mourning the death of his mentor./motherly figure.

Over the years, Speedwagon gained his reputation as the 'Shadow of the Ogre', a gentlemanly thief in the slums of London.

In his early twenties, Speedwagon once took a stroll along the riverbank where he had swam after that old lady. He reminisces, and suddenly hears a small voice calling out to him. He looks around, eventually finding the voice came from a small frog sitting among the reeds. The frog introduces himself as Willikers Paul and claims he would make Speedwagon rich, if he kissed him. Speedwagon looks uninterested, and tells Willikers he has no desire to live among the high society folk of London. The frog tries to persuade him, offering any sorts of good fortune - from fame, to romance, to immortality. Speedwagon grabs Willikers, and makes as if he's about to kiss the frog (puckering his lips, closing his eyes, as he holds Willikers closer), but at the last second psychs him out. He holds the frog in front of his face, sternly looking him in the eyes, and explains how he was able to smell Willikers' true intentions. Willikers tries to deny this, and Speedwagon throws him into the river.

Over the next couple years, Willikers often pops up for a chat (often one-sided) whenever Speedwagon strolls by the riverbank reminiscing over the death of his mentor. Willikers and Speedwagon become sort of allies, not exactly friends - as the frog still tries on occasion to trip up the man and leaps at any opportunity to try and kiss him.