[Idle] John Constantine "Hellblazer" WIP

General Information



Full Name:

John Constantine





Codename or Alias:

The Hellblazer, ConJob



Anonymity

Constantine operates in the realm of the occult and by definition means he isn’t well known in ordinary society. He has quickly begun to earn renown in the underworld as a conman and swindler. However, if you are unfortunate enough to know him you either hate him or fate has decided to look unkindly upon you.



Gender:

Male

Race:

Human-Tainted

Due to an attempt to persuade John into the service of the demon Nergal he was infected with demon blood. This taint has given Constantine’s magic increased potency and provided a new conduit for his magic. John’s “encounter” with Ellie, a succubus, only proved to taint his blood further.

Age:

28 years old

Place Of Birth:

Liverpool, England

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Occupation/Status:

John is a magician and occult detective by trade. He’s been known to help out of kindness from time to time, but the status quo is that payment is expected. Constantine lives gig to gig living on a diet of smokes and cheap liquor. To the untrained eye he looks like a worn out drifter, but he’s known to few in the magical community, especially the ones he’s burned in the past. He was once known as a revolutionist standing up to the man in the punk movement. Nowadays John doesn’t know what he stands for if that’s anything at all.



Alignment:

The term “morally ambiguous” barely begins to describe the mess that is John Constantine. John is no villain, but he is a long shot from what you might consider a “good guy”. He is ruled by his fears and regrets causing him to be apathetic and withdrawn from others suffering. It really isn’t until something directly affects or threatens John’s own well being that he starts to get serious. With all that being said at the end of the day John will try to do the right thing, but there always seems to be innocents caught in the crossfire.



Factions:

As of right now John is not a member of a faction. He hasn’t been one for team ups since New-Castle. That being said John is known to reluctantly join up with others temporarily if he deems it necessary.



Canon Or Original?:

Cannon:

First Appearance- Swamp Thing #37 (1985)

(For this RP I will be using the original adaptation of John Constantine from the Hellblazer title (January 1988-April 2013)





Powers/Abilities:

Constantine is a practitioner of the occult and a damn good one at. That being said, here is a list of his skills and magical prowess:



Skills (Non-Magical)[/u]

Arcane Knowledge: John has spent his entire adult life studying the arcane and occult. This pursuit of knowledge has given John a good foundation of the supernatural in the universe. His understanding of that which is unknown pairs beautifully with his cunning.



Cunning: Possibly his most important and used skill is his ability to “pull one over” on his opponents. Sometimes a problem needs a magical solution, but John usually relies on his cunning to talk his way out of an altercation. He’s gotten the better of demons and angels alike in his time.”Constantine faces most of his challenges relying primarily on his cunning, his vast knowledge of the occult, manipulation of opponents and allies, and an extensive list of contacts.”(Hellblazer Wiki)



Occult Detective:

John is an excellent detective who focuses on the supernatural. The past years of work have honed his skills. He’s no Batman, but he can handle an investigation.





Powers (Magical):[/u]

Tainted Blood:

As stated earlier John’s tainted blood acts as a conduit for his magic and adds to its potency. He also ages slower than the average human due to this taint.



Possession Resistance: John’s knowledge of the arcane has led to him being able to build defenses and resistances to possession. This comes in use when dealing with demons and other body stealing entities.



Magic:











Weapons/Items:

Standard Mages Kit- John has the necessary items to perform most basic magic rituals like locator and low level summoning spells.



Silk Cut smokes- John’s go to type of smoke. There isn’t a time you’d find the Hellblazer without a smoke in his mouth.




John's not big on hand-to-hand combat, unless its a bar fight, and prefers to use his words and magic if need be.








Appearance



Image:



Physical Appearance:

John is a tall rugged man whose obviously been through the shit his fair share of times. He most easily identified by his blond hair and stubble of a man who hasn't had a decent night sleep in a lifetime. 

Clothing and Armor:

What does your character wear? This goes for the clothes they wear on a day-to-day basis as well as the armor that they may wear into battle (or all the time). You do not need to include images here, nor will they serve as substitutes for a worded description, but they are allowed as enhancements.




Personality



Sexual Orientation:

Bisexual

General Personality:

John's personality is the perfect display of who he is at his core. He presents as apathetic and seemingly uninterested in the affairs of others. Constantine chooses to take a light hearted and often insensitive approach to his interactions with people. This causes others to be taken aback and general come to dislike him.  Beaten down by years of watching those those he cares about most die or be sacrificed to fates worse has caused him to become bitter. While others might crumble under the loss and pain, John has built a tough exterior capable of shielding his heart from the bad feelings. Truth is underneath the façade of the disingenuousness conman lives the real John Constantine a kind, caring man who only wants to do the right thing. However, his well meaning heart just hasn't been enough to abate the endless onslaught of tragedy on his life. Nowadays John hardly lets anyone or anything to close as he feels he might not be able to recover from another loss. He prefers his own isolating company letting the booze and smokes occupy his withering psyche. John is a hard man to love and harder to continue to.  

Face/Voice: Please list the actor you are using as your face claim for your character, or voice if a human face is not applicable.
Matt Ryan- The only man who has the right to portray the Hellblazer on screen.



Character's History



Siblings:

Cheryl Masters- Deceased (1946-2005)

Mother:

Mary Anne- Deceased (October 3 1923-5 May 1953)
Father:

Thomas Constantine- Deceased(1914-1990)

Other Family:

Is there any other family for your character that we should know about?



History:

Early Life
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The runaway
As he began to adjust to life on his own John began to run in London's occult circles.




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