The Delinquent

You’ve got these cool powers. But everyone keeps telling you how to use ’em. You know what they need? Someone to give them trouble, to make sure they don’t always get their way. And hey! You’re the perfect hero to do it.

Playing a Delinquent
Rebellious, joking, attention-seeking, manipulative. The Delinquent is the class clown, or the punk with the stash of weed, or the rebel without a cause. They’re the spoiler, most often just because they can be more than out of any particular desire. They trick other people, they mess with people, they cause problems.

That said, the Delinquent isn’t an excuse to just be an annoying jerk. They cause trouble because it’s how they get attention, and it’s how they deal with problems—but that doesn’t mean they’re without deeper feelings or goals that make them more human. The Delinquent veers between being selfish and being a proud member of the team, and their moves point them in that direction. Your moves are about both ignoring your team and helping them out. The Delinquent bounces back and forth over that line, over and over, so play in that space and have fun with it.

Remember always that, ultimately, you’re part of this team for a reason— you wanted to be here—so simply ditching them all is never an option. (Not least because it means your character would probably retire!) The Delinquent works best by sticking close to teammates, one way or another, as much as possible. Whether you’re giving them grief, getting to know them better, or even revealing your true self, your story is ultimately about how you relate to your closest compatriots. You’re the companion, the helper, the provocateur, and you make other characters’ lives interesting with your presence. Own it!

Inspiration

 * Quentin Quire, WOLVERINE AND THE X-MEN
 * Kid Loki, YOUNG AVENGERS
 * Chase Stein, RUNAWAYS
 * Arsenal, YOUNG JUSTICE
 * Striker, AVENGERS ACADEMY