Character from Super Powereds by Drew Hayes
An orange energy projector who fights with barriers and blasts — steady, reliable, and exactly the kind of Hero the HCP was built to produce.
Thomas Castillo is the Class of Nightmares member who'd be the protagonist of a more conventional superhero story. He's competent, dedicated, team-oriented, and skilled. His orange energy projection gives him versatility — barriers for defense, ranged blasts for offense, emergency response capabilities for rescue. He chose Close Combat because his energy projection works best at medium range and he wanted to shore up his weaknesses rather than lean on strengths. It's the kind of practical, unshowy decision that defines his character. He's not flashy. He's effective.
Athletic build with a soldier's bearing. Dark hair and serious features that lighten when he smiles, which is more often than his combat persona suggests. When his power activates, orange energy radiates from his hands and body, forming barriers or concentrated blasts. The color is distinctive — citrine-bright and warm.
Also known as: Thomas, Citrine