Waterboy

Waterboy lives a quiet, difficult life caring for his grandmother and her several cats. His existence is defined by the uncontrollable nature of his powers, which cause him to secrete water constantly; he cannot even touch toilet paper without soaking it, and his daily commute is a gauntlet of slipping hazards and minor injuries. On his way to interview at the Superhero Dispatch Network (SDN), he was struck by a car driven by the hero Flambae, who callously cursed him out and drove away rather than helping.

Upon arriving at the SDN lobby, a nervous and starstruck Waterboy met Robert Robertson (dressed as Mecha Man). Struggling to tie his soaked necktie, he accepted help from Robert, explaining that his perpetual dampness earned him the moniker "Waterboy." When Flambae entered the lobby, Robert shielded his face, while Waterboy expressed shock that the legendary Mecha Man was alive, albeit smaller than expected. His awe deepened when the heroine Blonde Blazer arrived, greeting her with the reverence reserved for a "real hero." He is then hired for the SDN janitorial position before also becoming a member of the Z-Team as a Hero-In-Training.

Appearance: Waterboy is a tall and lanky man. He has straight, short brunette hair that reaches his nape. It's constantly soaked, drooping down and framing his face. He is always seen wearing blue swimming goggles, He wears a waterproof yellow and blue jumpsuit with black shoes with matching elbow and knee pads.

Personality: Waterboy is the human equivalent of a nervous apology. Crippled by severe social anxiety and a perpetual string of bad luck, he moves through the world with a flinch, expecting to be yelled at or insulted at any moment. His demeanor is meek and jumpy; he stutters when intimidated (which is often) and has a habit of making himself small to avoid drawing attention. Due to his powers, he is constantly soaking wet, a condition that fuels his insecurity and leads him to incessantly apologize for the puddles and inconvenience he unintentionally creates. He is used to being the punchline of the joke and often resigns himself to mistreatment with a quiet, heartbreaking acceptance.

Despite his trembling exterior, Waterboy possesses a spine of surprising moral steel. He is unfailingly kind, honest, and deeply devoted to his duties, whether that means saving civilians or scrubbing a windowpane until it sparkles. He takes immense pride in his work, viewing every task—no matter how menial—as a vital contribution. This diligence extends to his personal life, where he is a selfless caretaker for his grandmother and a protector of the innocent, willing to stand his ground against terrifying threats if it means shielding someone else from harm. His desire to be a hero is genuine and burns brighter than his fear.

Beneath the sodden tie and nervous stammering lies a complex individual with unexpected depths. While generally gentle, he harbors a suppressed reservoir of rage that surfaces when he witnesses genuine injustice or when his friends are threatened. He is not merely a pushover; he is capable of throwing a chair or voicing sharp condemnation when pushed too far. Paradoxically, this shy, gardening-loving young man is also a die-hard fan of black metal, finding comfort in the aggressive noise that contrasts so sharply with his soft, eager-to-please persona. As he finds his footing, his stutter fades, replaced by a clearer, more assertive voice that demands the respect he has always deserved.

Waterboy's primary power is the involuntary and ceaseless generation of water from his body, a condition that functions more as a debilitating lifestyle than a gift. His existence is a constant battle against moisture; his home requires extensive waterproofing to prevent structural damage, and he is forced to wear a wetsuit at all times because standard clothing would instantly become sodden and unwearable. This overactive hydro-generation makes interacting with the world difficult—paper disintegrates in his grip, and he leaves a trail of slippery puddles wherever he walks, creating hazards for himself and others. The condition affects his internal biology as well, causing chronic gastrointestinal distress as his body attempts to expel the excess fluid.

He can actively purge this fluid through "hydro breath," projecting high-velocity streams of water from his mouth in a forceful, vomit-like expulsion. While initially utilized for menial janitorial tasks like rapid-cleaning surfaces, the pressure he generates is significant enough to have tactical applications. He can use the force of the stream to launch himself several feet into the air, turning his body into a wet projectile to tackle enemies. With sufficient training and control, the properties of his fluids can shift, transforming his saliva into a restorative substance capable of healing injuries.

Superhero Dispatch Network, abbreviated as SDN, is an organization that dispatches superheroes to help subscribers who call in for assistance. The Torrance Branch is a three-story nondescript office building located around the center of its SDN converge map. The outside of the building is made mostly out of glass and dark gray concrete with a blocky square design that surrounds a green space in the center. It also has multiple communication dishes and towers on the roof along with the SDN logo on the side of the building. Inside the building is a blend of 90s tech and muted color pallets along with a few more modern areas giving the building a both retro yet modern look to it. Officially, the Branch Director Blonde Blazer characterizes the facility as a "low-profile" hub, preferring to highlight the "quality of its personnel" rather than its standing in the corporate hierarchy. Despite its lackluster performance metrics, the branch serves as the primary testing ground for the SDN’s controversial "Phoenix Program." This experimental rehabilitation initiative integrates ex-supervillains, anti-heroes, and even active inmates into the workforce, rebranding these volatile assets as the "Z-Team" in a high-risk effort to redirect their destructive capabilities toward sanctioned hero work.