Post by Virginia Potts on May 23, 2012 4:01:31 GMT -5
“I hate job hunting.”
RESCUE (eventually)
Name: Virginia Potts
Alias(es): Pepper
REGULAR or TEMP: Regular
Age: 32
Height: 5’ 4”
Physical Description: Pale and freckled, my colouring is reminiscent of your run-of-the-mill ginger. Deceivingly slender, I tend toward pencil skirts and dresses, and I’m rarely without a beautifully cut blazer – it’s a staple I can’t seem to live without. I have learned a thing or two about footwear in my time with Stark Industries: heels are never over two inches, and preferably have an ankle strap – one never knows when she’s going to have to bolt for her life.
Face Claim: Gwyneth Paltrow
Personality: I’m efficient, and though I prefer to think of myself as “businesslike,” some people might say it makes me a little cool. Which is fine; so long as their job is done right, I don’t much care how they think of me. I tend to prefer the background of events – I’m a quiet type, you might say – but that’s just because it’s easier to observe from the back seat, so to speak. I’m very thorough, and my natural discretion serves me well.
Affiliation: None as Pepper, loosely associated with The Avengers as Rescue
Identity: PUBLICLY KNOWN as Pepper, SECRET as Rescue
Powers or Special Abilities: None as yet; the details of the Mark 1616 Rescue armour will be played out IC.
Skills: I have a master’s degree in Business. Sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesn’t – the scenarios they covered in school admittedly don’t bear much resemblance to my role.
Advantages: It’s not exactly bragging to say I’m quick-witted – years of working for Tony has kept me on my toes. I’m also detail-oriented, down to the last letter, and able to navigate social and business spheres with ease; it’s all part of the job, really.
Disadvantages: I’m first and foremost human, and I’m well aware just how breakable humans are. I’m also not fond of being in the public spotlight, I’d much prefer being the helping hands behind the celebrity.
Occupation: Partner, Stark Industries
Citizenship: USA
Place of Birth: New Haven, CT
Relatives: None known.
History: I began with Stark Industries as a low-level secretary. When the company changed hands, Tony was in over his head, so of course he looked for a life-preserver, someone who could save his ass but he was still technically in charge of. He’s said I caught his eye for a multitude of reasons – I’ve never asked. I like to think it had everything to do with my competency, and nothing to do with my backside.
Those early days were a little rough. That’s when I went back to school part time to pick up my master’s degree, and it helped for a while.
Fast forward to Tony being taken hostage in Afghanistan. I worked for Mr. Stane until Tony made his return. Long story short, Tony proved to be a better man than I’d thought. Not that I thought he was awful, taking off on gambling streaks and bringing home a new woman every weekend… well, you see my point, I’m sure. Iron Man is really the reason I trust Tony, unequivocally.
Following the events of Mr. Stane’s death, Tony went public with his identity as Iron Man. I was kept busy fielding the press and juggling the company’s major issues, but really I was waiting for the backlash; subtle is not Mr. Stark’s style, and flashy always has a price.
Again the suit was counterfeited, but perhaps more importantly, Tony thought it fit to never mention to me that he was slowly being poisoned to death by his reactor, though I should have suspected something when he promoted me to CEO. I certainly never intend on letting him forget what a mistake that was, though I suppose the fact that he did save me from an army of drones captained by Ivan Vanko might earn him a little leniency.
…Maybe.
I did resign as CEO, however; I’m a woman of standards.
These days, I split my time between Stark Towers, travelling with Tony for his business endeavours and for his involvement with the Avengers Initiative, and the Stark residence in Malibu. I know it’s smarter not to mix business with pleasure, so I’m probably lucky that working for Stark Industries is rarely what I’d call pleasurable.
PLAYER DATA
Name: Pepper is fine, or most of you know me as Elin. Whatever floats your boat.
Preferred Method of Contact: PMs
Other Character(s): Natasha Romanoff
