Description
Christopher Matts, known as The Bastard, is a retired supervillain regarded as the greatest and most feared during his criminal career. His background includes murdering his own mother in infancy, marking an early emergence of extreme violence. He earned his alias through a signature pattern of disproportionate retribution: when wronged, he systematically killed every person associated with his target – family, friends, and casual acquaintances – leaving the target alive to suffer. A notable instance involved Danny Dubrovny, punished by the deaths of 241 connected individuals, culminating with Dubrovny's girlfriend as a warning.
After amassing a billion-dollar fortune, he retired to Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands. He enforced a strict policy barring other superpowered individuals from the island, save for his personal bodyguard, the fallen superhero Praetorian. Control of his criminal network passed to his lieutenant, the Salamander. In retirement, he presented a refined persona with an appreciation for art, like his prized Mondrian painting, which he valued more than his criminal legacy. Though this veneer of civility, he remained prone to violent outbursts over minor slights, killing four individuals for inadequate applause and executing a prison guard for phone use.
His primary power is psychic head explosion: inducing fatal intracranial pressure described as "someone pumping a tire" inside the skull. Symptoms begin with nosebleeds or ocular hemorrhages, escalating to severe headaches before death. He often employs a sniper rifle scope to focus this ability. Once established, the psychic link is unbreakable. He also resists others' psychic powers but can be temporarily deceived by potent illusions.
During the Supercrooks heist targeting his fortune, he intercepted crew member Kasey at the airport. He imprisoned her in the abandoned Banana-Land amusement park under an elaborate illusion mimicking his mansion. Under truth serum interrogation, he learned of the planned robbery and attempted to execute Kasey as a warning. Kasey used her illusion powers to make him believe he killed her; instead, he murdered his servant Miguel. The heist crew ultimately succeeded, stealing his wealth and destroying his mansion.
One year later, incriminated by Johnny Bolt, he falsely attributed the heist to the Salamander and his operatives. In retaliation, he murdered the Salamander and his entire crew, restoring his control over the criminal empire. He expressed satisfaction during these killings, acknowledging he missed his former life's brutality.
His personality combines egotism, boredom, and pettiness. He considered himself unbeatable, regretting the monotony his unmatched power caused. While disdaining unnecessary cruelty like sexual violence for pragmatic reasons, he showed no empathy, viewing lives as expendable for minor grievances or personal amusement.
After amassing a billion-dollar fortune, he retired to Tenerife in Spain's Canary Islands. He enforced a strict policy barring other superpowered individuals from the island, save for his personal bodyguard, the fallen superhero Praetorian. Control of his criminal network passed to his lieutenant, the Salamander. In retirement, he presented a refined persona with an appreciation for art, like his prized Mondrian painting, which he valued more than his criminal legacy. Though this veneer of civility, he remained prone to violent outbursts over minor slights, killing four individuals for inadequate applause and executing a prison guard for phone use.
His primary power is psychic head explosion: inducing fatal intracranial pressure described as "someone pumping a tire" inside the skull. Symptoms begin with nosebleeds or ocular hemorrhages, escalating to severe headaches before death. He often employs a sniper rifle scope to focus this ability. Once established, the psychic link is unbreakable. He also resists others' psychic powers but can be temporarily deceived by potent illusions.
During the Supercrooks heist targeting his fortune, he intercepted crew member Kasey at the airport. He imprisoned her in the abandoned Banana-Land amusement park under an elaborate illusion mimicking his mansion. Under truth serum interrogation, he learned of the planned robbery and attempted to execute Kasey as a warning. Kasey used her illusion powers to make him believe he killed her; instead, he murdered his servant Miguel. The heist crew ultimately succeeded, stealing his wealth and destroying his mansion.
One year later, incriminated by Johnny Bolt, he falsely attributed the heist to the Salamander and his operatives. In retaliation, he murdered the Salamander and his entire crew, restoring his control over the criminal empire. He expressed satisfaction during these killings, acknowledging he missed his former life's brutality.
His personality combines egotism, boredom, and pettiness. He considered himself unbeatable, regretting the monotony his unmatched power caused. While disdaining unnecessary cruelty like sexual violence for pragmatic reasons, he showed no empathy, viewing lives as expendable for minor grievances or personal amusement.