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Lex Luthor

⊱ II ⊰

"There's a darkness in me that I can't always control.
I'm starting to think that's my curse..."

PHYSICAL

|HEIGHT|
6'

|WEIGHT|
185 lbs

|BUILD|
Lex is trim but lithe, a pinnacle of physical fitness to match his voracious intellect. Displaying a deft touch, Lex was toned, well-versed in many forms such as martial arts, fencing, some sports, etc.

|SKIN|
Of European descent, Lex was often quite fair due to his time spent behind the artificial glow of technology, but given the opportunity, a flush, sun-kissed tan would make its unruly appearance.

|SCARS|
Lex is mostly untarnished save for a prominent scar on his upper lip. The subject is sensitive to him.

|EYES|
Glinting, multi-fauceted, while teeming with intellect and predatory intent. Analytical to the detriment of others, his eyes were an unsubtle shade of green. Brilliantly utilized to convey his flashing moods, even in moments of calm, his eyes can appear cold or devoid of genuine empathy, hinting at the ruthless pragmatism beneath his charismatic public persona.

|HAIR|
None, due to an accident in his youth and yet another topic he'd rather not discuss.

|SCENT|
A smoldering and greedy medley of contemporary modernity that reflects his brand, something sophisticated and slightly woody that can evoke luxury and a sharp, assertive quality. On occasions, there is a subtle undercurrent of something metallic, artificial, or acidic, hinting at other activities that emanate like ozone or polished steel from his lab.

|VOICE|
Shifting like the tides of his Machiavellian nature, Lex's tone is smooth and effortlessly charming, and even when he's attempting to appear polite or well-intentioned, it often carries a sense of controlled menace to its otherwise deep tenor. Tainted by an underlying ambition for power, his primary delivery is often soft-spoken and polished.

“The only way to change the world is to quit thinking that it's a job for Superman. Real power lies in your own hands.”

PERSONALITY

|DEFINING TRAITS|
Lex Luthor is a man of good birth and excellent education, endowed with a phenomenal scientific faculty. Driven by a grandiose sense of self-importance, Luthor's ambition is unlimited, and he bears a shocking lack of moral boundaries in his pursuit of power. A brilliant strategist, ruthless industrialist, and misguided paragon of humanity, Lex's insecurities and flaws stem from very real emotions of jealousy, fear, egotism, and his own self-destructive tendencies. Luthor exhibits traits of megalomania, viewing himself as a necessary force to challenge potential threats to his exceedingly skewed ideology. In his youth, Lex believed he could not only make sense of the chaos around him but change it for the better, bearing a once kind, yet blighted heart. There is a dynamic between Lex Luthor and his dark destiny, as he had the potential to be one of the greatest heroes, but instead followed a path to his own ruination.

|TEMPERAMENT|
Imperious, volatile, with sociopathic tendencies, Luthor has a deep, obsessive, and pathological desire to expose the unknown, no secrets in remission. Fearless to the point of recklessness, Lex was devoid of inhibitions and at times a conscience. He is a calloused, alienated, and self-destructive narcissist.

|INTELLIGENCE|
Brilliant billionaire criminal mastermind, era-defining genius, a Machiavellian philosopher, and an abstract thinker. Lex has an extensive, encyclopedic knowledge of subjects in history and culture, possesses a stalwart business acumen, incorporates a silver tongue in politics, and dissects the complex curiosities of otherworldly oddities. He is vastly resourceful, efficient to a fault, and not limited to the laboratory. He is a master of human psychology and manipulation, which allows him to operate in plain sight. Otherwise, Luthor will orchestrate his plots from the shadows, engaging in his dubious activities to secure and expand his power. Lex considers himself to be an ethical atheist and espouses a secular humanist worldview. He has immense personal ambition, utilizing the exploitation of others taught to him as a youth, which he had once found disillusioning, as a tactic to reign unchecked. He will oftentimes use scholarly and literary facts to illustrate his point of view while emphasizing humanity in place of the unknown...

|PRIORITIES|
Lex Luthor's priorities are primarily driven by his abounding ego as he seeks to validate his ingrained worldview. He fears that humanity has become complacent, preventing it from reaching its true potential. Lex seeks to remove obstacles to his own greatness, believing this would prove not only his, but humanity's superiority. Luthor has a powerful appetency for control and believes he should be lauded and respected for guiding humanity's progress. His nonpareil genius leads him to relentlessly pursue and garner knowledge in an effort to guide, create, and mold a world of his own devising.

|ACCESSORIES|
As mundane as it is, Lex always carries a rather elegant pen on his person, prepared to sign important documents, jot down ideas as they come to him, or even offer it to others. It's a small, nearly commanding way to always seem prepared and maintain a hint of control. He has a solution to every situation tucked away somewhere behind his genius, whether it is his vast network of connections, his personal assistants, or, in dire straits, a simple handgun.

FAMILIAL

|PARENTS|
Lionel Luthor (Father; incarcerated); Lillian Luthor (Mother; deceased)

|SIBLINGS|
Julian Luthor (brother; deceased)

|WEALTH|
A multi-billionaire and one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs on the planet, Lex Luthor inherited and effectively expanded his father's company with an unrivaled, albeit ruthless drive. With its diversified corporation and subsidiaries, Lexcorp dominates a multitude of sectors, from real estate to software and pharmaceuticals, and employs a large percentage of Metropolis's population. Lex is also able to manipulate markets, secure lucrative contracts, exploit capital gains, and utilize his unchecked ambitions to grow his vast empire by any means necessary.

|CHILDREN|
None.

|EDUCATION|
Lex Luthor attended many expensive and rather exclusive boarding schools, such as Excelsior Academy, in his youth. He furthered his studies at Metropolis University, where he was expelled for misconduct. Eventually, he graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's degree in biochemical engineering in less than the typical four-year term. He continued his pursuit for a higher education through graduate studies at Yale, eventually earning his master's degree. Lex goes on to found the aerospace engineering company LexCorp, built on the grounds of the former company Luthorcorp. His syndicate very quickly becomes a multinational conglomerate with a wide range of divisions, mostly but not exclusively relating to science and technology.

|OCCUPATION|
Leader of the free world, CEO of Lexcorp, philanthropist, innovator, and eventual President of the United States. Lex Luthor single-handedly transforms the city of Metropolis to reflect his vision of progress and human innovation, thus creating the City of Tomorrow. Stationed high above the toiling masses in Lex Tower, Lex can observe his achievements come to fruition as its centre. The best and brightest scientists in the world flock to his prosperous ventures, bearing progressive success that rival companies such as STAR Labs and Wayne Enterprises.

|ALIGNMENT|
Lawful Evil