Coin

Coin is a powerhouse ex-villain member of the Externals. Seeking redemption for a lifestyle of petty crime and misdemeanour, she is determined to show her true nature by helping others.

## Dina Larsen

### Relatives

Beckett St. John (Father), Simone St. John (Mother), Levi Larsen (Ex-Husband)

## Early Life

Dina Larsen grew up as the only daughter of a highly influential business mogul in Rocket City. She lived in the height of luxury for a large part of her life; wanting for nothing and demanding everything. When she turned 16 however, her father lost everything. His business crumbled and the family's money escalated. They were evicted from their mansion in the hills and were forced into a trailer park across the city. Dina was so embarrassed by the situation, she promised to fight her way back into fortune in whichever way she could.

Dina quickly fell into a life of petty crime and fraud - utilising her high-end connections and good looks to access the elite parts of the city. Throughout her descent into crime, she discovered that her body was becoming increasingly stronger. It wasn't until accidentally crushing a diamond necklace from her collection that she discovered her super powers. This led her into even more crimes, threatening banks & luxury stores with her new abilities.

## Criminal

Dina first met Meagan Dillard at The Morale Hotel; a regular haunt for criminals of all level in Rocket City. The two quickly hit it off; becoming criminal partners and best friends. Their combination of powers made them formidable thieves; although they rarely used aggression against people in their endeavours. Dina’s background of the ‘lower classes’ made her sympathetic to the security guards, delivery drivers etc. that would be targeted in their criminal acts - realising they all existed in an ecosystem together. Dina & Meagan instead focused on the ‘unjustly wealthy’, corporations & individuals with money & goods they wanted for themselves.

Through these crimes Dina met Levi Larsen - the shady CEO of the bio-medical company Apexys. The morning after a night of passion; Dina emptied one of Levi’s bank accounts and disappeared into the city. Things changed when Levi tracked her down a few days later; not for revenge, but because he was enamoured with her.

## Powers & Abilities

### Additional Abilities

Organic Metal Body adaptation that enhances durability & speed.

### Restrictions

Body is forever 'locked' into the organic metallic plating

The two became romantically involved, with Levi finding pleasure in the domineering way of Dina’s pursuit for money. Whilst feeding her own desire for luxury; she also siphoned off money to her parents & maintained a lifestyle with Meagan. The growing romance between Dina & Levi drove a wedge between the best friends; where Meagan grew jealous of Dina’s new lifestyle. Eventually Dina & Levi had a quick wedding - in part to spite Megan after a furious argument between the friends.

Throughout their time together, Levi began using Dina’s unique physiology to enhance her ortuschild abilities & further his research. This cumulated when an experimental skin-grafting alloy (Dothoxyium) was applied to Dina’s whole body. Not realising she had agreed to such a life changing experiment; Dina was furious with Levi and attacked him with her new power. Heavily injured - Levi was left for dead while Dina returned to Meagan for help. Despite their disagreements; the friends reconnected and decided to leave Rocket City to avoid repercussions from the attack.

## Coin

The pair used their funds to travel the world for a time, whilst Dina began to acclimatise to her new body. Now permanently trapped inside a metallic shell; her physical strength & durability was increased massively - but had no tactile sensation anymore. Throughout this difficult time, Dina & Meagan recognised that they were more than friends, becoming romantically involved for the first time.

Emboldened by their new relationship; the pair returned to Rocket City to continue on their criminal enterprise. Their return coincided with the arrival of the Netherworlders; wherein they were attacked in their penthouse apartment by the creatures. The two managed to survive thanks to their powers - but were shaken by the experience. Again this caused a fracture in their relationship, as Dina felt guilty for not doing more during the attack - whilst Meagan wanted to run away to keep them both safe. The pair split ways; with Dina tracking down the Externals to ask for amnesty.

## Hero

Dina became an active superhero; undergoing training amongst the young Externals team. She became attached to Margot Holloway and Syed Silva; creating strong friendships despite their differences. However there were many clashes with similarly hot-headed member Cam Cannon; who distrusted Dina’s criminal past.

Eventually Meagan returned to Rocket City after another period of travelling. This time she returned to reconcile with Dina; wanting to return to their previous life together and refusing to believe the ‘good girl act’ now being presented to her. Although she refused, Dina offered Meagan to stay with her whilst preparing to make her next move. However this was interrupted by the betrayal of Chi; revealing his true motives and attacking the team. In a tragic twist; Meagan decided to stay and fight alongside her ex-girlfriend (unlike their disagreement during the Night of the Netherworlders) - but was ultimately killed by the cave-in at the Midnight Bunker. In her final moments, Meagan telepathically sent a final love note to Dina and encouraged her to be the hero she always wanted to be.

## Notes

* Dina is a trans woman - and transitioned in her late teens. She identifies as pansexual.