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Character sheet
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Appearance:

Name: Gordo
Nationality: Spanish
Gender: Male
Height: Tall
Build: Overweight 
Skin color: Tanned
Hair style: Bald
Hair color: Nil
Headgear: Nil
Glasses: No
Facial hair: Goatee
Facial hair color: Black
Scar: No
Shirt: Long sleeved t-shirt
Jacket: No
Pants: Warmups
Socks: Short
Socks color: White
Shoe color(s): Grey
Distinguishing feature: Gordo is really, really fat
Backstory: Gordo is essentially muscle for "Viper" Verns operations. 
When Viper joined the marathon competition, he ordered Gordo to join as 
well so that he can 'take care' of anyone who might get in Verns way. 
While completely loyal to Vipers directives, Gordo secretly longs to win 
the race himself.

School: Gangster High
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Stats:

Attack: *****
Defense: *****
Speed: *
Stamina: ***
Jump: *

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Special moves:

Special move #1
Move name: Terremoto
What it does: Gordo belly flops onto the ground. The tremendous impact 
causes an earth tremor that knocks over any players on the field.
Effect: ****
Speed: ***
Duration: *
Range: Long (***)
Notes/Strategy: The Terremoto is a very effective move - boasting 
impressive speed, amazing range, and little to no recovery time. When 
Gordo performs this move anyone standing will be knocked to the ground. 
Once grounded, players require a couple seconds to regain their feet. 
Gordo rolls to his feet a second after hitting the turf; giving him the 
opportunity to gain a little ground on his opponents. Players can avoid 
the Terremoto by jumping just as it hits, but its quick speed makes it 
very difficult to anticipate. 

Special move #2
Move name: Lazo Portazo
What it does: Gordo grabs a nearby opponent by the leg and swings them 
in a wide circle before slamming them to the ground. Anyone hit by the 
target character during the swing or slam takes damage as well.
Damage: *****
Speed: **
Range: Short (*)
Notes/Strategy: Similar to a command throw, the Lazo Portazo must be 
executed right next to an opponent to hit. The actual target of this 
attack takes full damage at the point of the slam. Likewise, anyone the 
target is slammed upon takes full damage as well. Characters hit by the 
target during the swing takes level *** damage only. The Lazo Portazo is 
primarily used to eliminate opponents and clear any characters taking 
advantage of Gordos easily targeted frame.

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Character strategy: With the worst speed and jump in the game, Gordo has 
no chance of outracing the other characters. His awful speed doesnt even 
allow him to gain significant ground after a successful Terremoto attack. 
But used correctly, Gordo can be an incredibly effective (and incredibly 
cheap) character. Gordos decent stamina and infrequent running 
expenditure allows him to repeatedly abuse the Terremoto technique. 
Repeated applications of this move make it all but impossible for most 
characters to proceed with the race. Opponents are thereby forced to try 
and KO Gordo so they can proceed unfettered. Gordos considerable 
strength and defense give him more than a fair chance of KOing his 
persecutors instead; allowing him to trot unopposed to finish line. 

Creator: Apathy Wind
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Introduction dialogue:
*Gordo directs a dour look towards the opponent*
Gordo: Youre _______ (opponents name), right?
*Gordo narrows his eyes and shows a bit of a snarl*
Gordo: Mr. Vern has had his eye on you. He says that I should to talk to 
you about reconsidering this marathon thing  if you get what I mean.
*Gordo grimaces and is seen cracking his knuckles*
Gordo: So whats it gonna be, jefe? You still gonna run or what?
*A dialog box pops up asking you if you accept his challenge or not*

Yes, I accept your challenge:
*Gordo looks bored*
Gordo: Yeah, I figured itd be this way.
*Gordos face becomes gravely serious*
Char: Nothing personal  but Ive got a job to do.
*start race*

No, I don't accept your challenge:
*Gordo looks disappointed and slightly amused*
Gordo: Probably a good choice amigo (amiga)  I really didnt want to 
have to thump you.
*Gordo is shown turned, looking over his shoulder*
Gordo: Dont let me or Mr. Vern catch you around here again - cause next 
time you wont get off so easy...
*goes back to opponent selection screen*

You win the race:
*Gordo is sweating and looks tired and frustrated*
Gordo: Damnit... I cant believe I let that one get away from me.
*Gordo looks suddenly depressed*
Gordo: Mr. Vern isnt gonna like this...
*goes to point calculation screen*
*screen shows you beat that stage*

You lose the race:
*Gordo looks rather satisfied with himself*
Gordo: Im faster than you thought, huh?
*Gordo is shown looking down at the opponent with sort of a glum look on 
his face*
Gordo: Just stay down  I dont want to have to pummel you any further
*The back of Gordos head is shown*
Gordo: If you know whats good for you, youll take up another hobby. I 
hear drama clubs nice... 
*goes to point calculation screen*