OVA
Description
Bean Bandit, alternatively known as Road Buster, operates as a professional transporter and driver-for-hire based primarily in Chicago, with his real name undisclosed. Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 240 pounds, he possesses an exceptionally large, muscular build with darkish skin, long black hair, brown eyes, and an X-shaped scar typically hidden beneath his headband. His unspecified racial background blends the strongest traits of multiple races, granting near-superhuman physical capabilities.
His protective attire combines moose leather, chain-mail, and ceramic plates in a bulletproof jacket; Kevlar-laminated jeans; armored boots and gloves; and a Kevlar headband proven to deflect pistol shots. This gear provides substantial ballistic resistance and enhances survival during high-impact events like collisions or ejections. Though its weight would immobilize an average person, it scarcely hinders his movement.
His physical prowess includes peak strength, endurance, and pain tolerance, enabling feats like tearing car doors off single-handedly, killing with one punch, and enduring normally incapacitating injuries. He demonstrates exceptional reflexes—catching thrown blades barehanded or shattering high-grade steel—and favors bladed weapons over firearms. His throwing knives penetrate windshields with force comparable to a .44 Magnum round, and he dominates hand-to-hand and melee combat, rendering him nearly unbeatable.
Renowned as the underworld’s premier driver, he executes complex stunt maneuvers and evades high-speed pursuits. He operates under stringent rules: written contracts are mandatory, employers must demonstrate reliability, and breaches incur lethal consequences. His minimum fee is $40,000, and he accepts both criminal and legitimate clients, though he avoids drug transport due to a bet with Rally Vincent. While neutral, he bends rules for allies or to protect children and noncombatants.
His signature vehicle, the "Buff," is a custom-built armored car with a supercharged 427 cubic-inch engine producing 500 horsepower, bulletproof glass, reinforced framing, air brakes, retractable wheel spikes, and a yoke enabling sideways movement. Before the Buff, he favored stolen American muscle cars like a modified 1970 Boss 302 Mustang or a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3.
His background remains consistent across official media, with no known relatives or group affiliations. His relationship with Rally Vincent fluctuates between rivalry and alliance: they partnered professionally in earlier stories but forged a grudging friendship after opposing Mafia queen Iron Goldie. He once aided Rally and Misty Brown after Misty accidentally stole his car, sustaining a temporary arm injury during her rescue. Misty later expressed romantic interest in him, though his response is unrecorded.
His history includes eliminating double-crossing clients and surviving gunfire, explosives, and high-speed collisions. Despite his formidable nature, he adheres to a personal honor code, compensating allies for damages and refusing to betray associates. His core traits and background show no significant evolution across media.
His protective attire combines moose leather, chain-mail, and ceramic plates in a bulletproof jacket; Kevlar-laminated jeans; armored boots and gloves; and a Kevlar headband proven to deflect pistol shots. This gear provides substantial ballistic resistance and enhances survival during high-impact events like collisions or ejections. Though its weight would immobilize an average person, it scarcely hinders his movement.
His physical prowess includes peak strength, endurance, and pain tolerance, enabling feats like tearing car doors off single-handedly, killing with one punch, and enduring normally incapacitating injuries. He demonstrates exceptional reflexes—catching thrown blades barehanded or shattering high-grade steel—and favors bladed weapons over firearms. His throwing knives penetrate windshields with force comparable to a .44 Magnum round, and he dominates hand-to-hand and melee combat, rendering him nearly unbeatable.
Renowned as the underworld’s premier driver, he executes complex stunt maneuvers and evades high-speed pursuits. He operates under stringent rules: written contracts are mandatory, employers must demonstrate reliability, and breaches incur lethal consequences. His minimum fee is $40,000, and he accepts both criminal and legitimate clients, though he avoids drug transport due to a bet with Rally Vincent. While neutral, he bends rules for allies or to protect children and noncombatants.
His signature vehicle, the "Buff," is a custom-built armored car with a supercharged 427 cubic-inch engine producing 500 horsepower, bulletproof glass, reinforced framing, air brakes, retractable wheel spikes, and a yoke enabling sideways movement. Before the Buff, he favored stolen American muscle cars like a modified 1970 Boss 302 Mustang or a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3.
His background remains consistent across official media, with no known relatives or group affiliations. His relationship with Rally Vincent fluctuates between rivalry and alliance: they partnered professionally in earlier stories but forged a grudging friendship after opposing Mafia queen Iron Goldie. He once aided Rally and Misty Brown after Misty accidentally stole his car, sustaining a temporary arm injury during her rescue. Misty later expressed romantic interest in him, though his response is unrecorded.
His history includes eliminating double-crossing clients and surviving gunfire, explosives, and high-speed collisions. Despite his formidable nature, he adheres to a personal honor code, compensating allies for damages and refusing to betray associates. His core traits and background show no significant evolution across media.