John Rhee
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In Character
Powers
John Rhee can draw on his ch'i, or inner spiritual energy, to increase his speed, strength, and resistance to injury. He can also manifest his ch'i as a fiery spiritual aura, usually around his hands and arms, which enables him to perform superhuman feats such as punching through reinforced concrete, blocking bladed weapons with his body, or slicing through plate steel with his bare hands. Under exceptional circumstances, requiring either extreme duress or phenomenal concentration, the aura will envelop his body completely. Even Rhee does not know the full extent of his power while in this "Dragon form."
While not a psychic or telepath, Rhee has demonstrated a certain sensitivity toward paranormal occurrences. Due to his acute self-awareness and martial arts training, he can also control many of his biorhythms and can even will himself into a state of hibernation.
Weaknesses
His powers are very sensitive to his emotional state. If he calls upon them in a state of anger, he may have difficulty controlling and containing their effects. Conversely, if he is distraught and unfocused, he may not be able to call on them at all. His powers require extraordinary discipline and control. Because the Dragon form results in a certain level of altered awareness, Rhee has avoided experimenting with it. He believes it to be as much a danger to himself and his allies as to his enemies.
Past
Born in a village outside Pyongyang, North Korea, Li Jin-Sang spent the first twelve years of his life in poverty until government agents discovered his mutation. He was quickly placed in a North Korean mutant development program, where he was subjected to intense military training for several years. Excelling in combat, he was drafted into a team of mutant super-soldiers, where his saturnine composure and traditional fighting style earned him the nickname Yong Sim Jang, or "Dragon Heart."
Li eventually found his way to a Buddhist temple in the mountains of South Korea. There the monks taught him discipline through ancient martial arts, and at last he found peace and learned to control his rage. But after a few years he found he was still restless. When he learned of Dr. Cullen's death, he contacted Ethan to find out if he could help. Two months later, he emigrated to the United States under the name of John Rhee and traveled to the late Dr. Cullen's Institute. Despite his unfamiliarity with the rest of the X-Men, he became a source of stability amid the chaos following Cullen's death, and his sensitivity and down-to-earth practicality soon made him a valued member of the team.
Rhee currently teaches physical education and self-defense classes at Dr. Cullen's Institute as well as some ethics. He is also one of the school's mutation counselors.
Current Timeline of Roleplays
Out Of Character
See Kale.
