July Desmond

July Ruby Desmond (b. May 15th, 1998) is a young photographer. She is the youngest sister to Julian Albert, unlike her brother she has powers because she went to central city a few years before him with their mum because July always wanted to go America and since their mum had a meeting in central she took July with her.

## Biography

### *Early life*

July was born to a wealthy family in London, England and was the lastborn child.

July had always been a quiet and shy girl, preferring to keep to herself and express herself through her artwork. Her intelligence shone through her studies, and she was known for being exceptionally bright. Julian had always been protective of her. They were very different from each other, but their bond was unbreakable.

When she was 15, when her mother travelled to Central City for a meeting, July jumped at the chance to finally visit America. Little did she know that this trip would change her life forever.

It was during their visit to Central City that the particle accelerator explosion occurred. July and her mother were unfortunate enough to be in the vicinity of the blast, and they were caught in its energy waves. While her mother remained unaffected, July gained powers.

## **Personality**

July is a shy and quiet individual with a remarkable intelligence and artistic flair. Her kind and loyal nature make her a beloved member of her family and cherished by her friends. Despite her reserved demeanor, she possesses a passion for creativity that shines through her artistic endeavors. July's quiet nature allows her to observe the world around her with great depth and insight, often leading to profound moments of inspiration.

## **Powers and Abilities**

### *Powers*

* *Illusion manipulation: July can manipulate illusions/hallucinations, causing targets to see, hear, touch, smell or taste things differently from what they truly are. At its base, she can distort the shape and size of an object or area. More complex applications include causing targets to misinterpret the distance or number of an object, causing objects or entire landscapes to appear or disappear, distorting the sensory experiences of targets.*
* *Sound manipulation: July can create, shape and manipulate sound that radiates outward linearly in the form of a pressure wave. The effect these waves upon the ear is perceived as sound.*

### *Abilities*

* *Genius-level intellect:* July displayed a natural understanding and quick capacity to learn from a young age. She is able to perceive both the situation quickly at first glance and likewise quickly determine an effective means to handle it. July is also very well-read.
* Skilled photographer: July is skilled at photography, the art, application, and practice of creating durable images by recording light, either electronically by means of an image sensor, or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film.

### *Weaknesses*

* July may be unable to create accurate illusions, such as making things that don't exist or situations that would never happen in a million years.
* She may be unable to create sound, being limited to manipulating only from already existing sources.
* *Power-dampening tech:* Like most meta-humans, if July is wearing power-dampening cuffs, she can't use her powers.