Sierra K. "Gyrowoman" Avalon

Technical Info
Robot Master: DWN 036 Gyrowoman

Weapons: Dual Gyro Blades, dubbed "Castor and Pollux." Suited to both ranged and melee attacks.

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Each weapon vaguely resembles a double-edged sword whose blades resemble those of a helicopter's, with a circular rim surrounding the hilt that holds two turntables, for each blade. The two blades of the weapon can overlap one another for the purpose of being used much like a sword, and they fold out for flight and other purposes.

Abilities:

The Gyro Blades offer versatility in that they can also now be used as close range slashing weapons in addition to their original purpose:

Gyro Attack: The blades are sent spinning through the air at high speeds. In this state, Sierra has full control over their flight paths. Additionally, they can now generate small tornadoes around them, which are great for clearing out crowds. Of course, this ability uses up the blade's flight power at rapid intervals. The blades' power automatically recharges over time when they are not in flight.

Tornado Arm: Holding Castor/Pollux in place and spinning the weapon's blades can generate a small, close-range tornado that can tear apart nearby obstacles.

Sonic Boom: Slashing with the blades can generate piercing, wind-based shockwaves.

Air Bullets: Shots of highly pressurized air fired off from the fingertips.

Oh, and she can fly. Imagine that!

 

Personal Info
Name: Sierra Kelly Avalon

Nicknames: Si, Ska, Ava, Sky Pirate, Eye-patch, One-eye, Cyclops, Turanga Leela, etc. You see where this is going. Additionally, there is the "abbreviated" form of Avalon, "Avi," which she isn't exactly the most fond of. So, if you would please, just stick with the eye jokes.

Gender: Female

Age: 28

Occupations: Bounty Hunter, Artist, Bakery Owner and "Official Team Chef."

Physical Description: Let's just get the obvious detail out of the way first. Sierra only has one [working] eye. However, she doesn't see this as a "disability" per se, as it wouldn't be much of an exaggeration to state that she sees better out of her one eye than most people do out of both their eyes; having only one working one from a very early age on.

Oh, but there is much more to her appearance than the lack of an eye! She is almost always seen wearing her "lucky" orange scarf, which only comes off if there is a good reason for it to come off, such as, "it's getting hot in here," among others.

As "Gyrowoman," Sierra is lightly armored to allow for agile mobility in the air. She wears a specially made jumpsuit both for practical purposes as well as stylish purposes, along with a series of light, armored plates. Additionally, there is her propeller pack, which enables her abilities to fly. When not in use, the propeller blades can fold up into the pack (if she needs to fit through a tight space, or sit down on a chair, etc, without any hassle). Also notable is the visor on her helmet, which not only protects her eyes from [further] damage, but also allows her to see through fog and mists, as well as granting improved night vision. Great for sniping from clouds! Even when in armor, she still wears her lucky scarf, which stays regardless of whichever outfit she's in.

Speaking of outfits, while not in the Gyro getup, Sierra maintains a somewhat odd sense of fashion. While her most basic outfit consists of a black sleeveless shirt and white camo pants, she's sometimes seen wearing either an apron or a long, pirate captain esque coat in addition to her lucky scarf. And sometimes, an old aviator's cap with goggles, with the occasional jumpsuit.

Somewhat of a tomboy, Avalon has blond hair that runs about shoulder length, although, whether or not this is her natural hair color is up for debate.

 

Character Info
Personality: Though very eccentric, Sierra K. Avalon is a kind, easy-going individual who is generally easy to get along with, if not a little stubborn. That is, if you can look past the "very eccentric" part. As a flying, one-eyed baker, would you expect anything less? She can be extremely sarcastic, sometimes silly, and loves to joke around (even if most of her jokes aren't very good). Also, one could say she talks too much... when asked a simple question, don't be surprised if she gives you more information than needed; often times deviating from the subject at hand. If there is a way to draw out a single-sentence answer to long-winded levels, she will find it. Despite appearing to be a little cuckoo in the head, Sierra is much wiser than she lets on to be, and as such, can often prove to be a valuable source of wisdom. In this respect, she could be considered a "big sister" figure to the team.

Biography: Sierra K. Avalon grew up living a humble life in a rural New Jersey town, where she runs a bakery with her family. Their bakery enjoyed a fair amount of success with the local populace, and was noted not only for all Sierra's delicious homemade pastries, but, thanks to her artistic abilities, the place was designed with a pirate ship theme in mind; with her parrot, Captain O'Cooke, acting as the official mascot. For a time, things were going well for the Avalon family.

But then, war broke out. Although her small, rural town was left untouched by the carnage, anyone can agree that war is bad for business. With her out of town customers dropping by the numbers, Sierra and her family soon found themselves sinking deeper and deeper into a dire financial situation... with the looming threat of them having to close their bakery in order to keep themselves out of debt. The very bakery she poured her heart and soul into... she wouldn't in a million years have that! In order to keep her bakery running she would have to find an additional source of income...

This was when she became a bounty hunter... why a bounty hunter of all professions, no one can say for sure. But with a war going on, many criminals sought to take advantage of the mayhem and stir up trouble. Surprisingly, the bakery owner seemed to excel at taking in many wrongdoers, soon to enjoy a small amount of fame among local bounty hunters. One such bounty hunter, Jack Vulcan, happened to be searching for new recruits to his little organization... and the rest is history.

Likes: Money, cookies, animals, nature, working out, flying around aimlessly, the color green, Futurama, among other "likes."

Dislikes: When someone calls her cooking "sub-par," pollution, perverts, the nickname "Avi," large corporations who threaten small business owners, and stubbornly closed-minded individuals, among other "dislikes."

Goals: To get her cooking/art skills known, and to one day see her bakery become a successful, world-renowned cookie empire!

Fears: Somebody discovering her secret ingredients, becoming fat, seeing her bakery go out of business, losing her other eye, and losing those close to her.

 

Fun Facts
When she first joined Jack Vulcan's team of bounty hunters known as Collateral Damage, her cooking skills became an instant hit with her teammates, who dubbed her "Official Team Chef." While she specializes in deserts and pastries, she is indeed skilled at whipping up all kinds of dishes.

While she is not a real pirate (software piracy doesn't count), she does enjoy pretending to be one. This resulted from all the "eye patch" jokes growing up (because everyone knows that if you have an eye patch, you MUST be a pirate!), coupled with the fact that she owns a parrot. While she designed her bakery with a pirate motif, the fact that she bought a parrot had nothing to do with her pirate act. She just liked the bird.

Captain O'Cooke, Sierra's beloved pet, is a white parrot with exotic markings, such as rainbow tips on his wings. He often rests on his "mommy's" shoulder, and proves to be a great source of amusement for all. He could also be considered the official mascot of the bakery, as he often comes into work with mommy. Just watch what you say around him... he's not very good at keeping secrets!

Cookies (of all kinds) are Sierra's favorite treats. It is said that she keeps a couple of bags of her own homemade cookies on her at all times, to snack when needed (even at inconvenient times, such as the middle of a battle), or, to offer to others as a "free sample." Often times, when someone says something she approves of, she will offer him or her a cookie of approval. There are even rare times when she offers cookies to her enemies, particularly the criminals she managed to capture. And if they refuse... she will stuff a cookie down their throat and force them to chew.

She can't decide whether to call herself "Gyrowoman" or "Gyrogirl." The preferred name changes according to her mood. Either works, however.

Speaking of names, she can be extremely touchy on how you pronounce her real name. While "Sierra" or "Avalon" are fine, "Sierra Avalon" usually isn't. If you must say her full name, say it "Sierra K. Avalon" or "Sierra Kelly Avalon." Because having one's surname's first letter the same as their first name's last letter doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. As far as nicknames go, don't call her "Avi," or else she won't be giving you any of her cookies. "Si" and "Ska" (from her initials SKA) are fine. "Ava" is tolerable... so long as you don't slip on that last letter.

Nobody knows how she lost her eye. When asked, she always gives a sarcastic response, ranging from "yarr, I be a pirate!" to more far-fetched, impractical and improbable explanations. Sometimes, people ask her more than once, just to see what kind of an explanation she will come up with next. The world may never know the true story behind it...

 

Quotes
"That's the way the cookie crumbles, kid."

"Nobody can stay evil after trying one of Gyrogranny's homemade cookies!"

"Arrrr."