Venkrol/Mono

"Something about me seems off. My body feels wrong...heh, did I always look this scary...?" —Mono

Mono is the amnesic, fractured remnant of a malevolent shard, with the aura of someone dangerous; whether by unintentional or intentional design. Everything about him, from his sharp features and claws to his wild quills and wolfish ears, gives the impression of a killing machine. His eyes radiate an intense, bestial hunger, and his teeth seem razor-sharp, as if he's ready to tear into any threat that comes his way: A predator on the hunt.

## **Appearance**

While he appears to share a similar body shape as Sonic, Mono's presence is rather ominous, almost demonic. He's covered in a strange, dark, misty aura, though his fur is a darker, duller shade. His muzzle is a whitish-gray color, and his ears resembles that of Mephiles' and inherits the same traits the former has as well, having triangular-shaped ears, similar to those of a wolf or some other canine. Mono's black-rimmed eyes are usually half-closed and have major dark lines under them, making his look sleepy.

The hands and the tip of his tail are long, rigid and pointed dark grey/black quills, with black-colored ridges on the tips of his gloves. Mono has long, sharp claws extending from the ends of each hand, with four, deadly-looking, smaller, spike-like ones on each wrist. His gloves seem to be tattered at the ends and his boots are also tattered at the ends, but not enough to expose anything.

## **Personality**

Mono's personality is hard to pinpoint due to him suffering from severe memory loss, but he tends to act like a frenzied version of Sonic. He speaks in a tongue-in-cheek manner, and has an odd sense of humor. Overall, he appears to be a rather odd individual; possessing a mix of extreme seriousness and joyfulness towards most anything he comes across.

Most of the time, Mono presents himself with a rather wild expression on his face. Whether it is intentional or not, and it likely is, his wild look and jagged grin is enough to scare away monsters that reside in the woods. His appearance also makes him come off as cocky and dangerous. Even when he is surprised or sad, Mono tends to have an odd smile on his face, the likes of which causes him to look crazed. All of these factors together imply that Mono is, or was, a truly terrifying creature.

He has an ominous tendency to break into creepy, seemingly psychopathic smiles and laughs without warning, leaving other individuals disturbed. However, he doesn't seem to realize this and isn't shy about using this eeriness to his advantage. Mono seems to have the natural and distinct ability to read the mood of others, even in his unstable condition. This helps him identify if a person is feeling afraid, causing him to have the ability to frighten others on command, a skill used to keep other creatures from bothering him or potentially harm

For some odd reason, Mono, despite his seemingly crazy and unstable behavior, is concerned for others well-being and will resort to violence upon being provoked, in order to protect others. He can be overexcited and energetic, like Sonic, though this can come across as rather unintentionally creepy due to his unpredictable temperament and temperament.

Mono will often, out of nowhere, stare at people for extended periods with a blank stare on his face, before reverting back to his usual, wild-eyed, creepily smiling self. He also has a tendency to talk in an almost demonic, gravelly voice, and his choice of words is somewhat disturbing in nature. Though he apparently doesn't mind the stares he gets because of this, whether that's because he doesn't notice them, or he doesn't care.

Another curious trait is Mono's unnatural habit of appearing out of nowhere without so much as a whisper or a twig crack. He likes to watch other people from the shadows, or so he claims, to the point it can be assumed he is stalking them before revealing himself. It is unknown exactly why or how he does this, although it has been theorized that it may have something to do with his method of movement.

However, despite the seemingly insane and psychopathic behavior he tends to present, Mono isn't all bad. Despite his quirks, he's never been seen intentionally trying to hurt other people unless self-defense, though it should be noted that there's a fine line between his desire to protect others and his frequent, yet seemingly uncontrollable, outbursts. It should also be mentioned that while Mono is very wary of others, he is also curious by nature and tends to investigate strangers if they look interesting or unique enough.

As stated before, he has a habit of inspecting things that catch his eye, usually without the owner's permission or even knowledge. Such things include, but are not limited to, people's faces, personal belongings, and food. Much like his violent outbursts, this seems to be something he can't fully control, as he simply becomes compelled to investigate whatever is in front of him. While admittedly strange and somewhat intrusive, it's not really anything more than that.

In addition to this, when presented with a new situation, Mono is quick to adapt and act accordingly, though, like a child, his knowledge is extremely limited and often leads him to making rather rude and unfriendly decisions. Such actions include walking up to and staring at people with intense curiosity, poking people and objects, stealing things, etc. He's very nosy, and has no shame about voicing any questions he may have about what is going on around him.

Holding the fractured remnants of a far more malicious conscience, Mono has no recollection of who he is or why he is here. Either that, or perhaps a more sinister side of him is attempting to erase his memories or perhaps others' in an effort to protect a dark secret, such as something criminal or self-incriminating. In the end, the true nature of this split remains unclear, but only time will tell if Mono can recover his past memories.

## **Motives**

Mono is described as having a Superhero complex. Though, this comes with his more-feral instincts and is tied to his instincts and is tied to his predatory tendencies. For whatever reason, he is drawn to danger, and seeks it out, even if he knows it's a bad idea. Whenever Mono perceives someone is in danger, he has a hard time controlling the urge to help them. This is presumably related to an aspect of his identity lost during his memory loss and subsequent split; having no recollection of who or what he was, he doesn't realize that his impulses extend far beyond those of the average person.

This stems solely from his compulsive need for violence, and not necessarily a desire to protect or fight for what is right, though this does apply to him to a certain extent. His motivation comes from his subconscious, and isn't as extreme as the need to hunt down and kill others, however, his nature is inherently predatory. Mono simply cannot resist the urge to fight and chase things, no matter how insignificant the "threat" is.

Mono violently seeks out people in distress, or even those capable of bringing harm to others, and deals with the situation using whatever methods available to him, usually brutal in nature. His urge to "protect" others stems from his own needs; he wants to have an outlet for his violent tendencies. The extent of his 'help' isn't always certain, however, as he seems to take great pleasure in hunting down criminals and preying on their weakness, often chasing them until they tire and attacking them like an animal, despite not necessarily needing to kill them or maim them.

Mono does not have a moral compass, nor does he express remorse for those he hurts, even when he does not intend to do so. As an extension of his Superhero complex, Mono believes he has the right to punish those who commit crimes, often citing that the world would be better off without them. The result of his more sadistic desires; though his goals may be pure, the means are definitely questionable.

It has been noted, that in regards to how he treats the bodies of those he kills, Mono will Mono will dismember and mutilate them beyond recognition, consuming their flesh for sustenance, either while still alive, or once they're dead. In his mind, he is not committing murder, but rather putting a vicious animal out of its misery. There is no remorse or sympathy, just cold, calculating indifference.

## **Combat**

The only thing Mono does appear to remember is how to fight, which he displays his proficiency for with a mixture of raw speed, strength and instinct. When Mono gets into combat, he uses an unorthodox style which he has dubbed 'Feral Combat'. It makes full use of his animal instincts, reflexes and agility. Combining quick and unpredictable movements, powerful strikes and a vicious slashing of claws to utterly destroy an opponent's defense and draw blood. But the true value of Mono's fighting style is its adaptability. Through a series of smooth movements and spins, Mono can rapidly switch from offensive to defensive and then back to offensive with the utmost ease, giving him the ability to deal with whatever his foe throws at him.

His feral combat style makes full use of his incredible speed and acrobatic skills, as he will quickly leap and bound around the battlefield in a series of kicks and claw strikes. He will utilize his sharp claws to perform devastatingly powerful strikes that can easily slice through solid steel and create deep gashes in the ground. With such a wild and unorthodox fighting style, it can be difficult to anticipate Mono's movements.

## **Abilities**

* **Subsonic Speed** - Mono’s speed is likewise enhanced beyond that of normal being thanks to his unique physiology, able to achieve running speeds surpassing that of most vehicles on the planet and even sufficient enough to run up walls and buildings thus putting him around at least 200 to 500mph. Although, in his base state, Mono mainly focuses on fast paced brawling and acrobatic combat, he can kick it up a notch in combat and become a complete blur of action. Using his incredible speed to rain down strikes on his enemies, he can quickly overwhelm opposition. At these speeds, Mono is even capable of running across the surfaces of water, with his feet becoming a large blur even while atop a body of water.
* **Supernatural Reflexes** - Mono possesses incredibly honed senses that can pick up on danger around him, being able to effortlessly react and adapt to sudden events even in his base state. With these enhancements, he can easily anticipate enemy attacks before they have a chance to launch, or simply evade an attack by moving first. Additionally, Mono's reflexes allow him to react to things faster than an ordinary being would be capable of.
* **Acrobatic Abilities** - Mono's exceptional athleticism and incredible speed allow him to jump several meters and perform feats that would otherwise be impossible for a standard human, such as jumping from building to building or climbing vertical surfaces. He can also perform numerous gymnastic and martial arts maneuvers with ease, along with his unique feral combat style, allowing him to do things like leaping great distances, making incredible jumps, and utilizing his incredible flexibility in creative ways.
* **Enhanced Strength** - Mono can strike with the force of a truck, his powerful blows could reduce a bones to dust, and his kicks can send a group of mobian flying in just a single blow. He can also exert insane grip strength, able to crush metal sheets like thin paper and even bend iron bars. Mono can also channel his strength into physical strikes, being able to punch through concrete and even lift tons of weight over his head and throw them. Combined with his speed, Mono can create devastating shock waves upon punching something with great force, even slicing through entire buildings or heavy objects.
* **Enhanced Durability** - Mono is not just dangerous, he is resilient, being able to survive most impacts with ease, able to survive powerful blunt-force trauma such as being smashed through concrete and flipped cars and get right back up with virtually no signs of injury. He is also resistant to fire-based attacks, being able to withstand getting engulfed in flames without taking much damage and walk right out with barely a scratch, and can withstand blows and cuts that would easily decapitate most opponents. Mono's bodily tissues and organs are augmented in density and durability beyond that of a normal mobian's.
* **Predator Instincts** - Being a fragment of a twisted consciousness, Mono has a deeply ingrained sense for blood and violence, picking up on the slightest hint of danger or malice in his surroundings. He's shown to possess a higher level of animalistic traits, such as smell and hearing, along with a higher sense of survival and hunting. This gives him a better understanding of his surroundings and the ability to react to danger or attacks with a speed and reflex that most other beings cannot match.
* **Subsume** - Mono can absorb the organic matter of deceased creatures, converting it into biomass that can then be used for regenerative purposes to regrow lost limbs, heal injuries, or store for later use. However, since he is not a true being of his own, Mono lacks the ability to reproduce and grow and can only use this ability to sustain himself.

## **Skills**

* **Hand-to-Hand Combat** - Despite his feral combat style, Mono possesses an innate talent for hand-to-hand combat. He utilizes a fighting style that aims at vital weak points like the forehead, throat, heart and spine, each strike launched with extreme precision and quick speed to the point where he can deliver three fatal strikes in a single breath. His style also involves using his claws as makeshift weapons, a trait he learned from his constant fights, making his attacks much more lethal and effective against his enemies.
* **Adaptability** - Mono has the ability to adapt to different fighting styles and techniques that he comes across. By watching and studying his opponent's moves, he can quickly devise a plan to counter their attacks. This trait proves useful as Mono can take on multiple opponents at once or battle beings that are stronger and more durable than him without slowing down or compromising his defense.
* **Hunting** - Due to his incredibly powerful senses, Mono can track down opponents within large areas, even tracking their scent or voice from a far distance away. He also uses his instincts to track down specific enemies, picking up on their unique scent, allowing him to track them down and attack them where it counts. This allows Mono to sneak up behind his foes and strike when they least expect it, and can also allow him to avoid being detected by potential dangers if necessary.

## **Weapon**

* **Chain** - Mono wields a lengthy steel chain, which, when swung at high speeds, becomes a devastating weapon capable of mowing through just about anything. The chain is extremely durable, able to withstand strong impacts, and is long enough to wrap around multiple opponents, giving Mono a tactical advantage on the battlefield. Its bladed edges make it especially lethal, able to cut through flesh and solid steel as easily as a hot knife through butter. However, the most useful aspect of this weapon is that its length and sharp edges make it ideal for both close and long-range attacks, allowing Mono to strike at enemies from afar without needing to rely on projectiles, move in for a killing blow with his powerful fists, or tear them apart up close without giving them the opportunity to counterattack or block.

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