# Nephropidae

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> No? Then there's no reason for you to be here. Come back when you need something. I've got more important things to do.

*-- Nephro*

<details><summary>Table of Contents</summary>

1. [Backstory](#bkmrk-backstory)
2. [Personality](#bkmrk-personality)
3. [Abilities](#bkmrk-abilities)
4. [Job &amp; Skills](#bkmrk-strengths)
5. [Location](#bkmrk-weaknesses)
6. [Gallery](#bkmrk-gallery)
7. [Author's Notes](#bkmrk-author%27s-notes)

</details>### Backstory

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Hailing from a world of super heroes and villains, Nephropidae is the son of the infamous Dr. Calamity.

**Born with an unknown debilitating illness**, Nephro has lost the functions of his legs and right arm. His father managed to replace these with machinery, 'turning him into a living weapon for revenge. However Nephro could care less about his father's vengeance, and instead wishes to pursue a permanent solution to cure for his illness.

Nephro received an invite to Crossroads, but unlike most winners, he did not use his wish to cure himself. **To him, magic is a pathetic and cheap solution to ones problems.**

Instead, he took this opportunity to find other researchers and scientists to collaborate formulas and solutions to his illness. Wanting to take this formulaic cure **home** to aid those who may also be suffering from similar conditions.

In turn, he has **offered to provide weapons, tools and technological services** to those who request them.

This only sated him for so long unfortunately, as time waits for no one. Nearing his breaking point, Nephro did what he swore he never would. He turned to looking at magic for aid.

Still insistent on avoiding the easy route, **he sought tutelage from [Saki](https://wiki.summerleaguesoct.com/books/npcs/page/saki),** who eased him into the ways of alchemy. He's been a practicing alchemist of four years now and is now **able to provide enchantment and artifact repair services.**

That all said, it's still quite possible that he has access to his wish somewhere...

### Personality

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Nephro is a fairly serious, no-nonsense man. Obedient and polite, he is fairly difficult to anger as he hides his frustration well beneath his apathetic scowl. He indulges in conversation only if necessary and is **not one for small talk.** He is blunt and direct, wanting to get straight to the point. Patrons only come to him for supplies or equipment. There should be no further interest!

However, Nephro **will never turn a blind eye to another inventor or scientist**. It's one of the few times he is more than eager to keep talking. He'll inquire about their creations and when asked about his own, he is usually willing to present some of his projects and can sometimes get lost in all the technological talk that someone might have to snap him back to reality.

Despite being the son of a super villain, Nephro absolutely loathes the terms of Heroes and Villains, as both have brought him nothing but pain and loss in his lifetime. He does not put himself on either side and instead focuses on the himself. Don't bring that business up with him and he will aid whoever requires his services.

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</td></tr><tr style="height: 264.188px;"><td style="height: 264.188px; border-width: 1px;">[![nephro_hb.png](https://aws-sloct.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/nephro-hb.png)](https://aws-sloct.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/nephro-hb.png)</td></tr><tr style="height: 57.7812px;"><td style="height: 57.7812px; border-width: 1px;">**Aliases/Nickname(s)**

Nephro

</td></tr><tr style="height: 64.8281px;"><td class="align-center" style="height: 40px; background-color: rgb(221, 16, 89); vertical-align: middle; border-width: 1px;">##### <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Profile Data</span>

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57.7812px;"><td style="height: 57.7812px; border-width: 1px;">**Race**

Human

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57.7812px;"><td style="height: 57.7812px; border-width: 1px;">**Pronouns/Gender/Sex**

Male

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57.7812px;"><td style="border-width: 1px; height: 57.7812px;">**Age**

23

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57.7812px;"><td style="border-width: 1px; height: 57.7812px;">**Weight/Height/Build**

Wt: 182 lbs (including metal)

Ht: 5'10"

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57.7812px;"><td style="border-width: 1px; height: 57.7812px;">**Hair/Eye/Skin Colour**

Hair: Sky blue

Eyes: Blue

Skin: Tan

</td></tr><tr><td style="border-width: 1px;">**Distinguishing Marks**

- Clawed mechanical right arm
- Blade legs

</td></tr><tr style="height: 57.7812px;"><td style="border-width: 1px; vertical-align: middle; height: 57.7812px;">**Job**

Mechanic/Blacksmith/Alchemist

</td></tr><tr><td style="border-width: 1px; vertical-align: middle;">**Hobbies**

Tinkering, Reading, Working

</td></tr><tr><td class="align-center" style="border-width: 1px; background-color: rgb(221, 16, 89); vertical-align: middle; height: 73.4219px;">##### <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Creator</span>

</td></tr><tr><td style="border-width: 1px; vertical-align: middle; height: 92.4219px;">[**Arstasia**](https://www.deviantart.com/arstasia/art/Summer-Leagues-OCT-Nephropidae-877937840)</td></tr></tbody></table>

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### Abilities

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##### Metallic Claw

A **nearly indestructible claw**, allowing him to cut metals, deflect projectiles, and absorb things such as electricity as to not affect the rest of his body.

His claw can also spin like a drill. **Occasionally rotates subconsciously** when he speaks with hand gestures.

##### Blades

Athletic and flexible, Nephro is skilled in close combat. His signature skill comes from his blade legs, sharper than steel, he could easily use these to kill, but chooses not to.

##### CR-Series

These are used as his **personal security system**. Equipped with camo capabilities, he can keep an eye on his shop when he's away.  
They also have minor capabilities to assist him in his work.

### Job &amp; Skills

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Nephro works as Crossroads' mechanic and blacksmith, occupying a workshop in the Business District called "The Iron Claw". Charged with assisting Competitors with weapons, armor, machinery repairs, etc.  
  
He has taken to learning **alchemy** as well, albeit begrudgingly. He will repair broken or damaged artifacts, but it will take a lot of convincing to have him craft and enchant new magical items.  
  
His CR units are normally in charge of assistance and security, but they can also be used to scout out/spy on competitors if tasked to do so or has any interest in the specimen. Spying on Competitors for another's behalf is not an *impossible* task, but the payment in turn had better be worth wasting his time.

### Location

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Nephro can usually be found in his workshop located in the [Business District](https://wiki.summerleaguesoct.com/books/locations/page/business-district "Business District").

He tends to bury himself in his work, even when not taking on any commissions.

His workshop is certainly an odd one when stepping through the door. On one side of the room is a classic forge and alchemy station one would find in any fantasy medieval setting. The other half suddenly changes to something more akin to a mad scientist's lab; pristine walls, monitors, cables, and other sci-fi machinery.

### Gallery

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[![Nephro Ref 2024.png](https://aws-sloct.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-03/scaled-1680-/iP1nephro-ref-2024.png)](https://aws-sloct.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-03/scaled-1680-/iP1nephro-ref-2024.png)

*2024 Reference*

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[![Tech Pattern.png](https://aws-sloct.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-03/scaled-1680-/tech-pattern.png)](https://aws-sloct.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/images/gallery/2024-03/tech-pattern.png)

</details><details id="bkmrk-2021-reference-sheet"><summary>2021 Reference Sheet</summary>

![summer_leagues_oct_nephropidae_by_arstasia_deip968-fullview.jpg](https://aws-sloct.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/summer-leagues-oct-nephropidae-by-arstasia-deip968-fullview.jpg)

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### Author's Notes

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<div align="center" id="bkmrk-introducing-crossroa">Introducing Crossroad's tech-wiz/handyman Nephro! Here for your tech and tool needs! Feel free to stop by whenever you may need his services!</div><div align="center" id="bkmrk-...and-only-when-you">...And only when you need his services. He doesn't have time for pleasantries.</div>