Phoenix El-Ghazzawy

Phoenix before getting his tattoo

## Overview

Phoenix El-Ghazzawy serves as the Disciple of Ash, as well as the leader of the Min Alrramad.

## Biography

### Past

Born in Cairo, Phoenix and his older sister Zahia grew up normally. During the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, Zahia was killed in the riots. Heartbroken by the death of his beloved sister, Phoenix ran away from home at the age of sixteen.

Some time later, in the city of Aswan, he was approached by The Phoenix, the Order of Flame. The Flamboyant Ancient chose the young boy to become his Disciple. After undergoing his rebirth, Phoenix rose from the ashes changed, with new abilities that he could have only previously imagined.

With his newfound powers, Phoenix began a mercenary organization, the Min Alrramad. Shortly after, he began to recruit additional members, becoming one of the most renowned mercenary groups on the planet.

### Freaks for Hire

When the Min Alrramad accept a contract to bring in Michael Ainsley, they learn of a corrupt drug-lord who framed him for the murder of his friend. Deciding to help Michael, Phoenix mentors him and trains him as the newest member of his mercenary unit.

## Appearance and Personality

### Appearance

Phoenix appears very young, not more than sixteen. Due to his abilities, he does not age naturally. Standing under six feet, he has a small frame with a fit physique. His skin is a smooth olive tone, and his hair short hair is a shade darker. His brown eyes hold a hardened, piercing gaze. Under his left eye, he has a tattoo that runs down his cheek. It says "Zahia" in Arabic script. During missions, he covers his face with a wooden mask, painted red with a golden bird on the front.

### Personality

Phoenix is very realistic, with a lean towards pessimism. The death of his sister destroyed any faith in God that he held, and left him with a dark view on the world. He respects the team members that he has history with, developing a unique rapport with each of them that he fails to hold with others. He has very little tolerance for Rem, whom he despises. Phoenix does not take criticism well, often deflecting the accusations quickly.

## Powers and Abilities

### Disciple of Ash

Through his pact with The Phoenix, Phoenix has a variety of abilities of the Ancient Phoenix itself, which he has since mastered. He also has a magical link to his patron, and is expected to answer when beckoned.

### Immortality

Phoenix has a limited immortality, limited only by his natural biological lifespan. Like the Phoenix of legend, Phoenix is able to rise from his own ashes unscathed. Every time that he dies, he is aged a single day. If he were to never be hurt, he could live indefinitely through the ages. His physical appearance is directly linked to his immortality.

### Pyrokinesis

Phoenix is able to generate and manipulate flames to his will. The fire is magical in nature, behaving differently than natural fire. Phoenix is able to alter the temperature, color, and burn pattern of the flames, making it behave differently than what many would expect. The fire is still weak to water in most situations.

### Flight

Phoenix is capable of limited flight by donning a set of flaming wings, formed by the magical fire he creates. These wings allow him to fly for a short time, but leaves him drained afterwards.

### Leadership and Network

As the leader of the Min Alrramad, Phoenix has developed a wide network of extrajudicial contacts around the globe. Through his experiences as a mercenary, he has also developed his leadership abilities, learning to work with others to achieve mutual goals.

## Trivia

Phoenix does not have an American Driver's License, although he does have a valid license in Egypt.