Scott Howard

*Big Wolf on Campus*

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 I was hoping it would pass you by."
"Well, Dad it didn't pass me by. It landed on my face.

— Harold Howard and Scott Howard

Scott Howard is based on the original '85 version of Teen Wolf played by Michael J. Fox. There's been a little fudging of the timeline of the film so that the events in it occured more recently than '85. Scott's recently arrived in Beacon Hills, California after attracting the attention of Hunters with his Wolfish public displays. Since Stiles from the original movie is such a different character and supposedly has a different first name, I'm going with them being Cousins. So there is some connection between the original movie and the MTV series.

## Personality

Regardless of the fact that Scott Howard originates from a 1985 sports movie with comedic and supernatural elements.... which let's be honest are few and far between... he's a pretty complex and interesting kind of guy.

Scott Howard - "I've got a bad outside hookshot, Im allergic to eggs, I got a 6 dollar haircut, I mean I have problems. I dont need this one."

The Man - Scott's human side is pretty much your typical 80's comedy leading man. Especially those played by Michael J. Fox during that time. He's almost somewhat the loveable dork stereotype. He's a bit neurotic, wants to be more than average, and is a touch clueless about girls that like him. You might even say he's a bit repressed. And if not for Stiles's "help" before the family curse struck, probably wouldn't have had much of a social life. Though he is very caring guy who's very protective of his friends and family.

Scott Howard - "You are an animal.... AHWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!"

The Wolf - Also known as the "Teen Wolf", this side of Scott brought out a lot of what he was repressing. In addition to making him a much better athlete, it also gave Scott a much needed boost of confidence. So much so that he let it get to his head and turned into a bit of a show-off and kinda a jerk. Scott's emotional state leading up to the change and as The Wolf are also a lot more heightened, so he has to be more careful about keeping in control. It's going to be a learning experience for Scott when he gets to Beacon Hills.

## SKILLS

### ACADEMICS

*Competent*

Scott recently graduated from High School in Beacon Town, NE. He's hardly a genius by any stretch of the imagination but he does a fairly good head on his shoulders. He'd likely be off to college like his BFF Stiles if he wouldn't have had to go off the grid due to his public displays of lycanthropy.

### ACTING

*Novice*

During his senior year in High School Scott got bit by the acting bug. Sure it was because he was interested in a girl, but he did enjoy it. But there's really no danger of him becoming a successful or popular actor anytime soon. At best... his skills give him a bit of an edge when bluffing.

### ATHLETICS

*Competent*

While Scott is pretty short and scrawny... he's still in pretty decent shape. Good enough to make the Basketball team in his hometown even before discovering his Werewolf abilities. He's not going to be breaking any olympic records or showcasing any impressive feats, at least not in human form.

### BASKETBALL

*Competent*

Go Beaver Town Beavers! Before discovering he was a werewolf last year, Scott Howard played High School Basketball back in Nebraska. While he was initially a fairly average player... his werewolf bloodline gave him the tools and the confidence to really show what he was capable of. Now if only the NBA would allow a werewolf on the court his life might actually be looking up.

### FIGHTING

*Novice*

While Scott would prefer to avoid or defuse a hostile situation... he's learned that sometimes you have to stand up for yourself. He's not much of a fighter when it comes to his human form though. But his werewolf side gives him an advantage when he's faced with no other options but to fight.

### VAN SURFING

*Competent*

The Official Urban Sport Of Boredom. There's not really much to say other than it's exactly what it sounds like it is. Climbing ontop of moving vehicle and showing off your moves to rock and roll. While mostly just used for having fun, aspects of the skill could be utilized in creative ways. Such as keeping your balance in a fight ontop of a speeding car with a werewlf hunter.

## POWERS

### ALPHA VOICE

*Supernatural*

Scott's lycanthropy grants him a special ability in either form which allows him some level of control over others. When using this ability Scott's eyes grow red and his voice takes on a deep commanding tone that can scare and influence the actions of another. Such as using it to buy beer when underage from the liquor store. Scott's father also displayed this ability, putting enough fear into a grown adult to make them wet their pants.

Note: This ability can be resisted by those with high enough willpower.

### SENSES

*Enhanced*

Like most werewolves, Scott's senses have been greatly enhanced to a point comparable to a natural wolf. This includes in particular... enhanced vision, hearing, and sense of smell. These enhanced senses operate in eiher form.

Vision - Keen eyesight like a predator including Night Vision. Scott's eyes glow red (Like an Alpha) when he's actively using his werewolf abilities.

Hearing - Scott's keen hearing operates in the 23 to 50 kHz range. He can also hear hearbeats, giving him insight into the motives and honesty of others.

Note: Scott hasn't mastered control of his senses... so unpleasent scents and high frequency noises such as dog whistles can be annoying or painful.

### TEEN WOLF

*Enhanced*

While Scott's physical abilities are rather mundane in huamn form... his werewolf form does offer distinct advantages. However it should be noted that Scott's particular version of Lycanthropy is not as powerful as some.

Physical Abilities - As the Wolf Scott's about 3-5 times stronger, more agile, and more durable than that an average human being. He's also capable of running faster (Mid-30's MPH) and leaping farther than most humans.

Natural Weapons - Scott's canines elongate into fangs and his fingernails into sharp claws. Both weapons are more than capable of tearing through most common materials. Plus the fangs come in pretty handy versus a can of beer.

Regeneration - A side-effect of the shapeshifting process is that Scott's body heals at a much faster rate than normal human beings. In addition, his body is much more resistant to various drugs, poisons, or fatigue toxins.

Unusual Bloodline - The Howard Family's Werewolf Bloodline is somewhat unique compared to other werewolves, even those of similar types. While Scott is not a true Alpha, his bloodline does give him access to some abilities usually only available to Alphas. Such as the the red eyes and so-called 'Alpha Voice'. Of course, it could also lead to him being mistaken for an Alpha.

## ADVANTAGES

### A PARTY ANIMAL

Scott was never really what you'd call the "Cool Kid" in School. At least not until the town discovered that he was a werewolf. Strangely enough the quiet and boring little town in Nebraska caught 'Teen Wolf Fever' rather than be afraid of him. In fact, it was almost like they fed on the energy and Scott produced when he became the center of attention. Perhaps it was somewhow connected to his animal nature... like his werewolf side really did become the life of the party. Scott's unsure if the same strange phenomena will occur if he makes his werewolf nature known again. But given the fact that he's trying to lay low right now, it might not be the best time to experiment.

### FAMILY & FRIENDS

Harold Howard - Werewolf. Scott's Father. What little Scott knows about werewolves comes directly from him. Has a habit of quoting Uncle Ben from Spider-Man. Due to his age, Harold has had years of mastering his werewolf abilities. Something that Scott hasn't quiet mastered as of yet.

Rupert "Stiles" Stilinski - Human. Scott's Best Friend and Enabler from Beacon Town, Nebraska. Always looking for any angle to make a quick buck... including exploiting Scott's werewolf abilities. Now attending Hamilton University with Scott's Cousin. Note: Cousin of MTV's Teen Wolf's version of Stiles.

Lisa "Boof" Marconi - Human. Scott's Close Friend and Girlfriend from Beacon Town, Nebraska. Encouraged Scott to be himself rather than using his werewolf side to gain popularity. Due to the fact that Scott had to flee from Beacon Town due to hunters... their relationship is currently on hold.

### THE WOLFMOBILE

An ugly green International Harvester Metro Van from the early 1980's. The old van features a stylized profile headhsot of Scott in his werewolf form next to the words "Wolfmobile" and "Courtesy of Harry's Used Cars" on each side. Due to Scott having to leave Beacon Town, Nebraska after his very public werewolf exposure he borrowed the Wolfmobile from Stiles who was away at college.

## WEAKNESSES

### ALLERGY - EGGS

While it's certainly not exactly the most dangerous thing in Scott's life. Especially when you take into account the whole werewolf thing. But it does have a serious impact on one's life. Especially when you have to avoid all the prepared foods that include eggs in their list of ingredients.

### BE THE WOLF

While Scott initially was angry and resentful about his werewolf powers... he soon got a little drunk off the power. The fact that his hometown was suprisingly accepting didn't help matters. Like any addiction it's a struggle to remain clean. Even more so when it's a part of who you are.

### I LOVE THE 80'S

Beacon Town, Nebraska is one of those strange little towns that seems to be lost in time and space. It would fit right in appearing in a Twilight Zone episode named 'The Town That Time Forgot'. So Scott's a little out of touch with the modern world when it comes to well... just about everything.

### PUBLIC WEREWOLF

Scott missed the memo about keeping your supernatural nature quiet. After discovering his werewolf heritage and even shifting in public, Scott became surprisingly popular in his oddly accepting hometown. Of course, word spreads and now Scott's had to find somewhere else to lay low for a while.

### SENSORY OVERLOAD

Scott's enhanced senses operate whether he's shifted or not. This can be a boon as much as a curse. Such as the extreme pain felt when dealing with an annoying child with a dog whistle. While older werewlves can learn to ignore such things... Scott doesn't have much fine control as of yet.

### UNCONTROLLED SHIFT

Scott can control his form most of the time... though there are exceptions.

Emotional State - When Scott is dealing with highly charged emotional situations the wolf can gain control and force a shift. Examples of the states that can bring about change are anger, frustration, and arousal. He's gotten a bit better at keeping his cool... but he still has to be careful.

The Full Moon - The moon is a powerful thing... controlling the tides and for some werewolves bringing out their inner beasts. While it doesn't turn Scott into a bloodthirsty animal... it does encourage his more wolfish instincts. Even if it's just wolfing down a raw steak and howling at the moon.

Harold Howard: "When you want to you're going to have great power. And with great power goes a greater responsibility." - Teen Wolf '85.

The Son of Harold Howard and his Late Wife, Scott Howard was born in the late 90's in Beacon Town, Nebraska. Beacon Town would best be described as a small sleepy town, which felt more like the Mid 1980's. Other than being primarily raised by a Single Father, Scott's early years were fairly mundane.

Scott was your so-called "Cool Loser" in High Schoool. An average student and athlete, Scott played Basketball for the Beacon Town Beavers. Outside of school, Scott spent most of his free time helping his Dad in the hardware store and hanging with his best friend Rupert "Stiles" Stilinski.

They say be careful what you wish for... which Scott learned soon enough. Always wanting to be more than just average, Scott wasn't prepared for his family's genetic inheritance of Lycanthropy. Or how the rest of his hometown would embrace it. In fact, most of the town caught Teen Wolf Fever.

Of course, it's rare enough to be accepted for being different. Being accepted because you're a werewolf... almost unheard of. So it's no surprise that it went a bit to Scott's head. After all, the Wolf had given Scott everything he ever wanted. Soon enough it was rare to even see Scott in human form.

Harold Howard: "Yeah, I saw, unless that was another werewolf doing a handstand on top of Stiles's wolfmobile and making a fool of himself." - TW '85

As The Wolf, Scott led the Beavers to first place. Though eventually the rest of the team began to resent him for hogging the ball and the spotlight. And even though his popularity got him a date with Pamela Wells, who'd been dating Scott's rival Mick, she only seemed interested in a one night stand.

This proved to be something of a wake up call for Scott, who'd been more or less blind to the fact that his childhood friend Lisa "Boof" Marconi had long been interested in him. She even convinced him to go to the school dance as himself rather than The Wolf. Which led to a confrontation with his rival Mick.

Angry about the fact that Scott had dated Pamela for a short time.... Mick picked a fight with Scott during the dance. Which led to Scott lashing out at him as The Wolf and lightly clawing him. Which left the others at the dance shocked and scared for the first time by their beloved "Teen Wolf".

The incident with Mick helped Scott finally understand his Dad's words about "Great Responsibility". So during the championship game Scott showed up to play but refused to become the Wolf. Eventually winning the game as himself by two free throws after being fouled numerous times by his rival.

### Some Time Later

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Soon afterwards life returned to what passes for normal in Beacon Town, Nebraska. Well... at least as normal as life can be when everyone knows you're a werewolf. But the quiet little town wouldn't remain so for long... not after word eventually spread outside of town about Scott's werewolf antics.

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And the Werewolf Hunters who arrived in town didn't really seem to care that Scott was considered "Cool" and "Mostly Harmless" by the rest of the town. So to protect everyone, especially his Dad and his girlfriend Boof, Scott left town after borrowing "The Wolfmobile", since Stiles was away at College.

So Scott hit the road... at first unsure of where to go and what to do. He didn't want to endanger anyone else... but he certainly couldn't just keep driving forever. He needed a place to lay low. Somewhere he could get his head together and figure out his next move. And then it hit him... Stiles.

But not his buddy Stiles. Scott remembered that Stiles had occasionally mentioned a Cousin in California who also went by Stiles. He also referred to him as the 'Black Sheep Of The Family', but given the manipulative con artist in training that Stiles was... that had to actually be a good thing.

Logs featuring Scott Howard:

*Coming soon!*