Heroes

**Heroes** (ヒーロー, *Hīrō*?) are individuals who are licensed to use their Quirks for a variety of purposes pertaining to protecting civilians, property or the government from Villains, natural disasters, or other forms of danger. The act of performing heroism as a career makes one a **Pro Heroes** (プロヒーロー, *Puro Hīrō*?). Which is globally overseen by the World Heroes Association as well as local state bureaus and local agencies.

## Origins

### Hero Agencies

To better keep track of heroes as well as create a united front, Pro Heroes work under Hero Agencies. Companies where an extremely strong Pro Hero is the leader with younger, weaker, or upcoming heroes working beneath them for different purposes. Some organizations are filled with strong heroes that specialize in different areas. While other groups utilize Sidekicks as extensions of themselves.

Different heroes and agencies have different sidekick policies. Some assign a single sidekick to a hero while others have numerous sidekicks. Some agencies are filled with heroes with sidekicks working underneath them in units. In keeping up with the professional aspect of heroism, agencies headed by or contained with famous heroes are sought after more than lesser agencies. The experience they gain becomes important as they open their agencies or grow into individual pro heroes.

### Duties

Heroes are separated into three basic sectors, rescue, evacuation and battle. While some agencies specialize others might have numerous divisions dedicated to each area. It is important for a hero to evaluate the usage of their quirk and how the agency can use it to better their duties as certain quirks are more advantageous than others in certain situations.

The local police and governmental agencies are known to contact Hero Agencies for assistance when faced with trouble. Which then the Heroes make a report where the agency pays them for their success. How the heroes and sidekicks patrol varies from agency to agency.

#### Secondary Lives

To avoid boredom or running out of income, it is known for heroes to live separate lives where they work a secondary job or undergo further education. Some use this opportunity to boost their professional lives as a hero while others keep them separate from one another.

## Hero Name

Perhaps the most important aspect of a Pro Hero is their **Hero Name**. A name which the Pro Hero uses to identify their heroic life. It is important for them to choose a name which is important with social studies proving catchy names have greater rates of success. Psychologically, a Hero Name is the first step into forming the identity which they wish to live by throughout their life. It also serves as a manifestation of their personality, powers, and who they really are.

Some heroes use names that represent their powers and abilities while others use physical attributes to help with remembrance. Names are usually creative while others are inherited from one another. This serves to keep a memory alive or to continue the dream of an idol or mentor. Finally, some pro heroes choose names that are simply their legal name although doing so is considerable dangerous as a part of a Hero Name is to hide their true identity and protect loved ones.