Post by Jun Kazama on Sept 8, 2016 5:34:48 GMT -5
- C A S S A N D R A C O U I L L A R D -
" Like a phoenix, she shall rise from the ashes... "
ALIAS : Cassandra Couillard
NICKNAME : Cass, Cassie
AGE : 24
CURRENT LOCATION : Paris, France
' NATIONALITY ' : French
OCCUPATION : Florist, former soldier
RELATIONSHIP STATUS : Single
LANGUAGES : English (fluent), French (conversational), Japanese (basic)
FIGHTING STYLE : "Falcon Style" Military Combat + Gymnastic Tumbling *
ALLIANCE : Neutral / Anti-Mishima Zaibatsu
P E R S O N A L I T Y
Cassandra is a lively lass who loves to socialise. She is a fan of Parisian nightlife and can often be seen clubbing; you rarely see her in her apartment.
This is a stark contrast to what would otherwise be her actual personality: an introverted, reserved woman. She takes the guise of a careless partygoer in order to hide her true identity as Falcon Corporation's former leader.
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A P P E A R A N C E
Having once sported long hair, Cassandra had since chopped it all off, now donning a tousled bob. She had also gained some curves in the place of muscle, due to no longer serving in the military. This does not mean she doesn't work out-- she still practices her fighting skills when drunken clubbers get a little too enthusiastic with her.
With a new found flirty personality, Cassandra wears clothes that are bright and feminine albeit subtly provocative. She exchanged a monochrome wardrobe with pastel blues, pinks and yellows.
H I S T O R Y
Cassandra was born as Emma Knight in Central London. She was one of two heirs a private military group based in England (Falcon Corporation). One being herself, and the other heir being her elder cousin James Falcon. The two grew up together with a strong sibling bond, promising to stick together regardless of bleak situations. As a teenager, she pursued gymnastics, ignorant of the political power she was destined to inherit. When she was finally made aware of the sort of organisation Falcon Corporation is, Emma joined the forces, being trained intensively in military combat.
When Emma hit 21, her cousin was already a high ranking commander. Emma was serving under James' division as second-in-command. During this time, the Mishima Zaibatsu's leader had provoked wars across the country (Tekken 6). The Japanese government sought out Falcon Corporation to provide front line support and defence for Japanese citizens. As a leader himself, James happily obliged and personally flew over to aid the Japanese population, whilst Emma was left in charge of the remaining soldiers.
When the news came round that James was killed in action, Emma refused to believe it. Irrationally overcome with anger, Emma pointed fingers at the Mishima Zaibatsu, placing the blame on them for causing the devastation James was trying to fix. She entered the Sixth Iron Fist Tournament hoping to bring down the Mishima Zaibatsu and stop the wars herself.
However, she was quickly put in her place by Heihachi Mishima, who fatally wounded her halfway through the tournament. Beaten to what was assumed to be death, Emma Knight disappeared off the radar, and her death was announced one month later.
Fearing for her life, Emma escaped to France, where she adopted the name 'Cassandra Couillard' and lived a life of peace for the next three years. Despite living in hiding, Cassandra couldn't help but be pleased as the wars finally ceased in Japan. Yet, the embers of discontent still burned in her heart. The Mishima Zaibatsu leader who provoked all those wars was still out there. Determined to put the Mishima Zaibatsu in their place, Cassandra now devotes herself to pursuing Jin and Heihachi, to avenge her cousin's murder-- and to demand the old man a rematch.
R E L A T I O N S H I P S
Cecilia Knight - Mother
Lawrence Knight - Father
James Falcon - Dearest cousin (deceased)
Heihachi Mishima - Formidable foe
Jin Kazama - Sworn enemy
F I G H T I N G S T Y L E
* Her moveset is similar to Lars, without stances (e.g. Silent/Dynamic Entry) and the Mishima powers.
She's not as quick in executing moves-- probably twice as slow as Lars-- but takes advantage of her gymnastic skills to close long distances and to confuse her opponent.
She is nonetheless quick for an average human, due to her time in the army. Without her armour to protect her however, she lacks defence and power.
Attack ±0
Defence -2
Speed +1
Flexibility +2
FACE CLAIM: Felicity Jones