Armando Cruz

Armando Cruz is an evolved human gang leader in the city of Los Angeles. The leader of the Brujos Rojos, or Red Warlocks, he is feared throughout the Los Angeles criminal underworld for his violent and brutal reputation, which actually bolsters his metahuman abilities.

Early Life
Armando was born in Los Angeles to a pair of Mexican immigrants. He did poorly in school, not because of any lack of intellectual ability, but due to simply being bored by the material. He often got into fights at school, and became the leader of a gang of bullies that often extorted other children for money.

Personality
Armando is vicious and ruthless, possessed of a great love of violence that is tempered only by his shrewd, cunning mind. Possessed of a forceful personality, he enjoys intimidation and keeping his men in line through fear.

Stats
Tier 1 Combat Speed

Tier 1-5 Durability

Tier 1 Regeneration

Tier 1 Senses

Tier 1-5 Strength

Tier 1 Travel Speed

Description
Fear Empowerment: Armando possesses a connection to the Astral Plane, allowing him to subconsciously draw upon any fear that is directed towards him to augment his physical abilities. As a result, his physical strength and toughness increase the more people are afraid of him. Anyone who is presently experiencing fear at the thought of him empowers his abilities. However, those who are in his immediate vicinity when afraid of him bolster his power to a far greater extent than those who are being fearful of him at a distance.
 * Superhuman Durability: Armando's physical toughness increases the more fear of him that is present. At his peak, Armando's body is completely bullet proof, and he cannot be hurt by anything short of extremely high powered lasers and large explosions.
 * Superhuman Strength: Armando's strength increases the more fear of him that is present. At the pinnacle of his strength, Armando is able to lift and throw tanks, as well as tear through most mundane materials with little trouble.