DC Universe OC

~~Introduction Of Character~~

Name: Carmelita Jean Kirkpatrick

Age: 24

Gender: Female

Sexual/Romantic Orientation: Bisexual

Nickname(s): C.J. (by everyone), Carm (by everyone), Carmie (by everyone), Lola (stripper name)

Aliases: N/A

Date Of Birth: July 4th

Astrological Sign: Cancer

Species: Human

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican and Irish

Blood Type: B

Affiliations/Organizations: N/A

Occupation: Stripper

Physical/Mental Disabilities: Carmelita suffers from Type 1 diabetes.


~~The Character's Appearance~~

General Appearance:

Height: 5'9

Weight: 160 lbs

Handedness: Left

Tattoos/Birthmarks/Scars: Carmelita has the following tattoos: a heart surrounded by roses and a ribbon that seems to write out "Veronica" on her left arm, a crab on her right arm, the flag for bisexuality on her lower back, the phrase "Love Wins" on her upper back, and a skull and crossbones on her chest.

Jewelry/Accessories: Ring Bracelet Medical ID


~~About The Character~~

Personality: At first glance, Carmelita seems like a typical loud-mouth, tough tomboy. She's passionate, volatile, and exciting. It's all or nothing with Carmelita. Most of her traits are hidden behind a shell of aloofness, mood swings, and indifference. A shell that's rather difficult to break. Carmelita is all about self-preservation because she doesn't wish to be hurt nor vulnerable. In actuality, she's quite sensitive, emotional, and caring. Carmelita is extremely loyal towards the people she cares about. Once she's committed to someone, she will remain theirs forever and ever even when they shouldn't. It takes a lot for Carmelita to truly give up on someone and leave their side.

Carmelita has a very strong sense of justice and will do anything to get it, even if it's unethical and shady. She's bold and confrontational, unafraid to stand up for others who can't stand up for themselves and she's the ultimate caretaker. Carmelita has a very big heart that's tempered with a hard, brutally honest exterior. She only wants the best for her loved ones and therefore has a "tough love" mentality when it comes to taking care of them. Carmelita is no-nonsense and as many would expect, she doesn't mince words nor holds her tongue for anyone.

Carmelita is quite intelligent and her sass knows no equal. She always has something smart to say and she's very snarky, her big mouth often getting her in trouble and resulting in conflict that could've easily been avoided. Carmelita is quite charming and can also be rather seductive, taking a certain delight in toying with people whether friend or foe. Carmelita is well aware of her charm and uses this to her advantage to set people against each other, trick them, or get information out of people. Contrary to popular belief, she is rather patient and prefers to work from the shadows to meet her goals and desires.

Favorites: Money, kids, wine, fashion, food

Least Favorites: Losing, injustice, corruption, abuse, being ignored

Hobbies/Interests: Carmelita's main hobby and interest is fashion. She loves clothes and make-up and is always ready to give advice and tips to people as well as give them awesome make-overs. Carmelita is a tech geek to the fullest and loves everything about technology. She also loves to read and has a huge collection of books.

Phobias/Fears: Carmelita is claustrophobic and has a fear of elevators.

Habits: N/A

Mannerisms: Carmelita speaks and behaves in a way that one would consider bold and intimidating. Her speech is blunt but concise and well-spoken with her tone showing no tolerance for beating around the bush or empty conversations. Her mannerisms show much confidence and bravado to better compliment her speech.

Skills/Talents: Carmelita is a great cook and absolutely loves food. She's a very good dancer which isn't surprising since she's a stripper. 

Best Qualities: Carmelita's best quality is her perseverance. No matter how much the odds are against her, she will not stop fighting. She's very patient and her charm can be very handy in getting her the results she wants.

Worst Qualities: Carmelita's sass and snark can be more trouble than it's worth and her stubbornness just makes it worse. She always has to have the last word and the final say in everything she's involved in. Carmelita isn't easy to get close to and her outward persona can definitely turn off people who aren't as bold or confident.

Morality/Ethics: Carmelita has a very strong sense of justice and she isn't afraid to use tactics that one would consider underhanded or ruthless to get it despite her equal hatred for corruption. Carmelita has a pretty twisted moral compass but her ethical compass is as straight as an arrow. She generally follows rules to the letter which she isn't afraid to use against people to put them in their place.

Goals/Motivations/Dreams: Carmelita's main dream is to become a judge so she can make the streets safer and correct the wrongs in the justice system.


~~The Character's Relationship With Others~~

Reputation: Carmelita is regarded pretty highly amongst her younger peers for her big heart and her no-nonsense attitude, her tough appearance making her seem even more cooler in their eyes. But her older peers don't seem to like her very much due to her being a single mother as well as a stripper but Carmelita easily shuts them down with her snarky mouth which just makes them dislike her even more but she couldn't care less.

Love Interest(s): Virgil Hawkins (Loves Him), Bruce Wayne (Has A Crush), Diana (Admires Her)

Friends: Virgil Hawkins, Richie Foley, Bruce Wayne, Diana, Shayera Hol, Lois Lane, Clark Kent


Relationships

Virgil Hawkins: Carmelita met Virgil while she was in high school and she instantly gravitated to him, becoming fast friends with him.

Carmelita deeply cares about Virgil and will always be loyal to him no matter what. Virgil's one of the few people who knows about her traumatic past leading up to the birth of her daughter which shows just how much she trusts and likes him.

Carmelita isn't afraid to show her feelings for Virgil and enjoys flirting and toying with him. She is also quite protective of Virgil and is always ready to come to his defense. Spending time with him is a very common pasttime for Carmelita.

She considers Virgil one of her closest friends and she's fallen deeply in love with him but doesn't know to properly express her feelings towards him because she's afraid of rejection and doesn't want her love to be unrequited.


Bruce Wayne: Carmelita met Bruce Wayne at one of his galas thanks to her boyfriend William D. Black taking her as his date.

Carmelita was instantly entranced by Bruce when she first met him and it wasn't hard for her to develop a crush on him. To make matters even crazier, Carmelita's secret girlfriend Veronica was an employee at Wayne Industries and Bruce was responsible for introducing them to one another which makes their connection even deeper.

Carmelita keeps in contact with Bruce and she finds him comforting to be around. She really looks up to him and wishes that she could be as powerful as him. Her infatuation with Bruce is pretty obvious to those around her and she's not afraid to turn on her seductive charm so she can toy with him a bit. Carmelita also has a grief connection with Bruce since she also lost her parents to senseless violence just like he did and therefore she can relate to him better than most people can.

Carmelita also feels like she can share her strong sense of justice with Bruce and that he seems to understand why she is the way she is as opposed to trying to change her or criticize her. This makes her relationship with Bruce possibly one of her most intimate emotionally. 

In essence, Carmelita has a romantic interest in Bruce and deeply cares about him but does have her fears and doubts about them being together which prevents her from making a move.


Diana: Carmelita met Diana thanks to Veronica taking her to a club and introducing them. 

Carmelita admires Diana and highly looks up to her, even considering her an idol of sorts. Carmelita loves to be around her and likes to teach her various things about society and various customs. She even trusts Diana to be around her daughter which is definitely a big step for her.

Although Carmelita and Diana have different moral compasses and the latter isn't too fond of the former being a stripper, it hasn't done much to deter their close friendship and they always support each other the best they can.

Carmelita's admiration for Diana has evolved into something greater but she isn't sure how to admit it so she just keeps her feelings hidden aside from flirting with Diana every once in a while.


~~The Character's Familial/Biographical Information~~

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois

Family

Father: Max Kirkpatrick | Truck Driver | Deceased
Mother: Claudia Kirkpatrick (nee Perez) | Store Owner | Deceased
Older Sister: Yvette Kirkpatrick | Secretary | Alive
Aunt: Shavon Perez | Beautician | Alive
Daughter: Veronica Kirkpatrick | Alive

Familial Background: Carmelita's parents were hard workers and wanted nothing but the best for their two daughters. They led a decent, middle-class life and the Kirkpatrick sisters had a normal, happy childhood until tragedy struck and changed their lives forever.

Character Background: When Carmelita was 8, her parents were murdered during a carjacking. She and her older sister Yvette were handed over to their aunt Shavon who suffered from bipolar disorder and was very volatile towards them because it was untreated. When Yvette turned 21, Shavon kicked her and 19 year old Carmelita out, causing the two to move in with Yvette's boyfriend Floyd.

At first, things were finally going well for once in Carmelita's life but six months later, Floyd began to make sexual advances towards her which soon escalated to rape. The incidents continued to happen for a year and a half until Yvette walked in on them. Taking Floyd's side over Carmelita's, Yvette kicked her out. To make matters worse, Shavon sided with Yvette as well, meaning Carmelita had no place to stay and was homeless.

After wandering the streets for a while, Carmelita was approached by a man named William Black and was taken in by him. He became her sugar daddy and she soon found herself working in his strip club as well as hanging out around the wrong crowd. Black didn't like Carmelita stripping and suggested that she go to college instead which she followed since she always wanted to be a judge. But Carmelita still continued to party and go out with friends whenever possible to blow off some steam.

Things between them went well for a year before Black began to abuse Carmelita physically and became controlling over her. It only increased after Carmelita became romantically involved with another woman named Veronica Hawkins who worked for Bruce Wayne. Carmelita eventually managed to escape Black and ran away to one of his security guards with whom Veronica was staying with off and on.

But Black tracked her down which led to a shootout between him and Veronica, the result being their deaths. Carmelita later discovered she was pregnant and decided to continue her schooling as well as stopping her partying, giving birth to a baby girl that she named after Veronica. Now she's a law student working as a stripper to make ends meet and take care of her daughter's needs.

Law and Order: SVU OC

Basic Information

Full Name: Maria Veronica Wayne (nee Juarez)
Nicknames: Mila (by everyone), Roni (by everyone)
Aliases: N/A

Birthday: November 9, 1978

Ethnicity: Puerto Rican and Dominican
Religion: Catholic
Sexual Orientation: Bisexual

Place Of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States Of America
Current Residence: New York, New York, United States Of America
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Italian
Relationship Status: Widowed

Occupation: Owner of Slick Will Repairs, Street Racer


Physical Appearance

Overall Figure: Maria is quite tall for a female, standing at 5'10. Although she is fairly fit and keeps in shape, she's still rather buxom and curvaceous, weighing about 200 lbs.

Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Dark Brown
Hair Style: Maria usually has her hair down, only pinning her hair up when she's working or doing something strenuous.

Piercings: Ears
Tattoos: Maria has "Will + Roni" slightly above her left breast, the phrase "Burn Rubber Not Your Soul" on her abdomen, and the Anima Sola on her back.
Scars/Distinguishing Marks: Maria has a birthmark under her left eye.

Clothing Style: Example 1 Example 2 Example 3


Health

Smoker - No | Drinker - Occasionally | Drug User - No

Disabilities (Physical Or Otherwise): Maria has Type 1 diabetes, diagnosed at age 6.
Mental Illnesses: Maria has anger management issues and suffers from clinical depression.
Addictions: Maria is an adrenaline junkie.
Allergies: Seafood


Personality

Having gone through many things, Maria is tough and hardened as a result. She's determined and relentless, unable to be stopped once she makes up her mind. She always speaks her mind and speaks with no filter, not caring about who she's talking to. Maria doesn't tolerate disrespect from anyone and won't hesitate to cut others down if she feels the need to. This can make her seem rather rude and pushy. She can easily become your best friend or your worst enemy. With Maria, there is no in-between. She's incredibly loyal and is always grateful for people in her life, giving it her all when it comes to taking care of them and looking out for them.

Maria is down to earth and isn't afraid to get her hands dirty. She's a tomboy to the core and isn't very feminine, having more masculine interests. She is very secretive and doesn't like indulging information about herself unless she really trusts the person which is very rare since she doesn't allow a lot of people to get close to her. Maria is very rebellious and hates being told what to do, preferring to do what she wants when she wants. She loves a good adventure and has a mischievous side, open to exploring and trying new things.

Maria always trusts her instincts and is very cynical when it comes to matters of the heart, preferring to not open up romantically and disregarding feelings. Basically she has a "hit it and quit it" philosophy when it comes to dating and she's very blunt and straightforward about it so there'll be no confusion. Maria often makes the first move and is very bold when doing so, not caring what others think of her.

Enthusiastic about machinery, Maria is most at home near cranking gears, whirring bearings and the smell of oil and becomes absolutely giddy when given the opportunity to interact with and learn about such things, causing many to playfully mock her as a crazy gearhead. Maria's stout heart allows her to make difficult and dangerous choices very easily so long as they coincide with her strong sense of duty and morality. Contributed to by both of these characteristics is her willingness to work with almost excessive devotion on the various cars and engines whose maintenance she undertakes for the sake of the people who depend on her, going so far as to take multiple consecutive overnight sessions and travel long distances without hesitation in order to ensure their prompt and proper completion.

As one who values family (immediate and extended) above most other things, Maria is a bit of a worrier and concerns herself with the welfare of people she cares about. It is likely this care that makes her so popular with her clients, all of whom are greatly moved by the attention to personal detail that she willingly gives to each of them.

Theme Song: Cold by Crossfade

Virtues:
Loyalty
Kindness
Discretion
Diligence
Toughness

Vices:
Anger
Antagonism
Brutality
Recklessness
Impatience

Fears: Being buried alive
Favorite Color: Red
Hobbies: Anything involving cars, video games, dancing, cooking, skydiving
Taste In Music: Maria mostly listens to rap/hip-hop, rock, tejano, and metal but will listen to other types.


Skills

Talents/Skills:

• Maria is an experienced auto mechanic and street racer, knowing everything there is to know about cars and engines including illegal activities.
• Maria loves to dance and can often be seen dancing when she's alone by herself.
• Maria is a good cook and once a year, she has a huge barbecue and dinner for her employees, family, and overall friends. It's a family tradition that has been passed down on her father's side of the family.

Combat

Peaceful or Aggressive: Aggressive
Fighting Skills:

• Street Fighting
• Kickboxing

Family, Friends, and Foes

Family
Father: Alejandro Juarez | Auto mechanic and racer | Deceased
Mother: Claudia Flores (nee Aguilar) | Chef | Alive
Stepfather: Erron Flores | Businessman | Alive
Younger Brother: Emilio Flores | Lawyer | Alive
Husband: William Wayne | Owner of Slick Will Repairs | Deceased
Son: William Wayne Jr. | Alive
Daughter: Serena Wayne | Alive
Daughter: Selena Wayne | Alive

Love Interest(s): Olivia Benson, Elliot Stabler, Nick Amaro, Dominick Carisi Jr, Rafael Barba, Casey Novak

Best Friends:

Ava Ramirez | Alive

Roberto Collins | Alive

Wesley McNary | Alive

Dominique McNary (nee Beach) | Alive


Past: Maria was born in South Side Chicago under impoverished circumstances. Her mother Claudia had her at 15 and was a struggling teen parent. Fortunately she had the support of Maria's father Alejandro who took up illegal street racing to take care of them. Starting from the age of 5, Maria took an interest in cars and began to spend more time with her dad who introduced her to that world and it wasn't long before she was actually repairing things with him despite being only a child.

Unfortunately when Maria was 12, Alejandro passed away due to complications from diabetes. His death shook Maria to her core and she began to act out on her grief and anger, taking up street dancing in addition to cars. Maria also had the support of her group of friends especially William Wayne who later became her boyfriend when she was 14.

At the age of 16, Maria was arrested and taken to the local police station for street racing and aggravated assault. She was raped by the cop who arrested her and instead of being silent, Maria reported him and got a rape kit done. She had to endure harassment from the Chicago PD, often resulting in violence which only stopped when her stepfather Erron threatened to sue them and recorded everything as evidence. Unfortunately the former cop was acquitted due to having power in the court system. Maria was enraged and brutally beat him to within an inch of his life with a socket wrench. She is extremely distrusting of law enforcement because of this incident.

Despite having the sympathy of the public and the jury, Maria was sentenced to five years in prison at the age of 18. Prison life was hell for Maria and her growing depression only made things worse. To make matters even more harrowing, Maria was a month pregnant when she was sentenced to prison and she gave birth to a son that she named William Wayne Jr. Her relationship with William continued despite this and once Maria was released from prison, they eloped in the Dominican Republic and she began to seek treatment for her depression once William took her to New York with their son in tow.

William had opened a shop called Slick Will Repairs while Maria was in prison and she instantly found her calling there, rejoining the world of cars and street racing. But their marital bliss was short-lived when William died from a freak accident three years later. A biker suffered a hydraulics malfunction and spun out of control, sending his bike flying from under him into a row of parked bikes, one of which headed right into William, throwing him through a window and killing him instantly.

His death was devastating not only for Maria but for the community that surrounded them as well because of how much he meant to everyone and how he invested in people. She also discovered that she was pregnant with twins and gave birth to her daughters Serena and Selena. Determined to keep William's legacy alive, Maria took over the shop as expected and is now the sole owner of it. She still races from time to time, often using it to escape and make extra money.