" sheep, sheep, it's time for sleep " | OC Post

Howdy! Here is a character I've been working on lately. They've sorta been coming together this past week after I thought up the Quirk first (for once). I haven't completely worked out all the details just yet, so this blog is more or less to compile what I have thought of so far and give a little snapshot of what they will be like when I am finished with them. Anything is obviously liable to change.

I hope that anyone reading this does like them, though, because I definitely do ^^.

Weiss Träumer

16 • nonbinary • hero student

A Ketsubutsu Academy student!

Weiss is an aspiring hero, but they hardly seem like a motivated kind of person. They often have their head up in the clouds, or find themselves busy thinking about what sort of tea they'll make when they get back home.

Rest assured, however, Weiss is incredibly determined when it comes to their goal. They're just in no hurry to get there.

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Weiss is a small individual, standing at 5'2". They have a mildly animal-like appearance, with ears similar to that of a sheep's, ram horns, and a small tail. These physical features don't have anything to do with their Quirk, however, and just make them look cuter. Their hands and feet are, thankfully, very normal. I thought to give them a more sheep-like appearance because it would be very fitting with their Quirk, so they have very curly white hair as well.

• Uniform •

They'd tend to wear their uniform pretty casually if they can get away with it. They don't lack any respect for their school, the idea of keeping a perfect appearance at all times just feels like an inconvenience to them. That said, even with a simple uniform, they would somehow manage to not wear it properly.

• Casual •

Naturally, their casual attire is typically also very low-effort. They wear very simple outfits, sometimes layering clothes on top of each other if they feel like looking a little nicer, though it's rare that any of their clothes actually match. They don't exactly have a distinctive style, but some may argue that this is their style.

• Hero Costume •

Weiss' hero costume is simple, but surprisingly well put-together. As they don't rely too often on their Quirk for combat, they don't have any items for it. Instead, their costume is built for mobility and efficiency. They have a pair of goggles for eye protection, a few watches for the sake of keeping track of time, and a sort of capture tool similar to Eraserhead's worn at their hip.

𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗸

• Counting Sheep •

(Schafe Zählen)

Weiss' Quirk, Counting Sheep, gives them the ability to put someone to sleep based on how long they make physical .

For instance, if they were to touch an individual for five consecutive seconds, they would then be able to force said individual to sleep for up to five minutes. If they only managed to make for a fraction of a second, their Quirk would only take effect for a few seconds. This Quirk can be used on multiple people at one time, and Weiss can control how much time is used within the limits.

A major downside to this ability, however, is the effects it has on Weiss themself. The more they use it, the more tired they themself become. This especially applies when putting people to sleep for longer than five minutes. After ten minutes or more, they are very likely to out. That said, when they do use their Quirk, especially in combat, their main focus is getting things done as quickly and efficiently as possible, or not using their Quirk at all.

Their focus in training is mainly working on becoming faster and stronger, but also extending the limits of their Quirk. They don't intend to use their ability as their main source of power, like most heroes tend to. Instead, it's just another tool in their belt, a trump card of sorts. This does mean that they tend to put a bit more work in when training, however.

𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱

Generally, Weiss is a pleasant person.

They tend to avoid unnecessary conflict, and are mostly very laid-back and softspoken. They aren't a pushover, however. They can be very assertive when they need to be, and they oftentimes need to be. They also don't hesitate to use their Quirk on people who annoy them.

Weiss enjoys simple things and activities that don't use up a lot of energy. They hate sports and like making and drinking tea, as well as taking long naps outside. They appreciate the concept of a simple life where nothing major or bad happens. Unfortunately, in a Quirked society where bad people still exist, perfect peace and quiet is quite hard to come by. This is their primary motivation for becoming a hero: to create a world that is easy to live in.

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Weiss was born in , and spent the greater majority of their childhood there. Due to familial circumstances, howevr, they moved to Japan to live with an aunt, and have been living there since. Their goal of becoming a hero more or less started on a whim (to be specific, they made this decision after being fed up with the number of incidents in their area specifically, which they obviously weren't qualified to handle on their own), and they honestly decided pretty last-minute to attend a hero school.

Ketsubutsu wasn't their first choice, but a school like UA or Shiketsu was far too prestigious and major for their goals. They did intend on simply making peace and then settling into the lower ranks, after all, never one to care for or desire the limelight.

They don't have a lot of with their family in now, but Weiss likes to think that if they did, they would hopefully be somewhat proud of what they've decided to become, even if it isn't exactly for the noblest of reasons.

extra info

• Weiss is multilingual. They can fluently speak German and Japanese, as well as English to a lesser degree.

• They are a vegetarian.

• They have a favorite pillow specifically for napping on the grass outside. It's actually one that they had for a while, since living in , and thus has some sentimental value.

• I'm not entirely sure what's happened to Weiss' family. I have had a few ideas, but nothing is concrete just yet.

• Artistically, I use their eyes to depict their level of focus. When their eyes are shut, they are in a more laid-back, relaxed mood, and when they are open, they are focusing more intensely.

• I think Weiss and Hawks have a good deal of unintentional similarities. They're both pretty laid-back yet intelligent people, both focus more on speed and efficiency with their Quirks than raw strength, and have similar motivations. I think that's prety cool.