Blaze

BIO

Name: Blaze (real name unknown—he only goes by his alias)

Species: Sharkman 

Age: Late 30s (he’s not telling)

Height: 7'1” (216 cm)

Weight: ~375+ lbs (varies wildly after meals)

Hometown: Vulcano Spire — A geothermal island surrounded by lava vents and red coral reefs.

Long before he was known across coastlines as The Red Tide, Blaze was a thrill-seeker from the volcanic archipelago of Vulcano Spire—a chain of unstable islands wrapped in steam, fire, and legends of sea spirits that fed off the heat of the Earth.

His real name was lost somewhere in the cracks of his old life. What people remembered was his boldness. Even as a teenager, he wasn’t content with the average dives or basic swims. Blaze competed in dangerous lava-spring races, underwater pressure sprints, and temperature endurance trials no human should have survived.

One day, at just 19, he entered an illegal endurance dive challenge known only by locals as “The Riptide Run.” The route went through the unstable lava tunnels beneath the reef. Contestants were warned that even the sea life didn’t dare pass through it.

Blaze dove anyway.

Halfway through the race, deep beneath the crust of the sea floor, Blaze spotted something glowing—not molten rock, but liquid energy. A current of neon-red and gold, shimmering like hot magma and humming with unnatural power, pulsed through the tunnel like it was alive.

Drawn by pure instinct (and probably ego), Blaze touched it.

It didn’t burn him.

It entered him.

The moment his skin made contact, the energy surged through his body, fusing with his cells and muscles like a living firestorm. He blacked out. When he awoke days later, he was no longer just a man—his skin had become a slick, magma-red surface. His body was twice as large. His jaw was lined with shark-like teeth. And pulsing across his chest were lightning-bolt scars that never faded.

Blaze returned to the surface, but his old life couldn’t hold him anymore. He was stronger. Faster. Hungrier. Always hungrier. The energy inside him burned like a furnace, and food—especially carbs and proteins—was the only thing that kept it stable.

He began to compete professionally in underground food brawls—massive eating tournaments where muscular mutants, beastfolk, and bio-modified athletes would devour, flex, and throw down for glory. Blaze didn’t just win. He dominated. He’d eat two dozen pizzas and still flex with a grin. His tight gut ballooned bigger with each match, but it only seemed to increase his power, not slow him down.

Crowds started calling him “The Red Tide”—because once he started eating, nothing stopped him

Stats

Build: Ultra-muscular and visibly inflated, with a shiny, tight red-and-white belly from constant overfeeding. His muscles and gut are both exaggerated and powerful.
Coloration: Bright lava red with a smooth white underbelly. Signature lightning-shaped markings across the chest and shoulders.
Style & Gear: Tight black-and-red compression shorts, fingerless gloves, and a custom “THE TIDE” baseball cap. Always shirtless—he claims “shirts fear me.”
Attitude: Loud, cocky, competitive—but loves being the center of attention. A born showoff with a soft spot for cheering crowds.
Special Abilities: 
— ThermoCore Metabolism: Digests food instantly and uses calories as energy, keeping his strength high even when stuffed.
— Heat Endurance: Can swim through hot springs or volcanic water without harm

Strength ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10) 

Endurance ★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10) 

Speed (Land) ★★★★☆☆☆☆☆☆ (4/10) 

Speed (Swim) ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9/10) 

Power ★★★★★★★★★★ (10/10) 

Capacity ★★★★★★★★★☆ (9.5/10) 

Favorite Food Pizza (the cheesier, the better)

Taunt Rating ★★★★★★★★☆☆ — He’s loud, cocky, and hard to ignore

Crowd Appeal ★★★★★★★★★★ — Red-hot fan favorite everywhere he goes Smug Grin Meter 💯 — It’s permanent.

ThermoCore Metabolism

ThermoCore Metabolism, a near-supernatural process that fuels his constant growth and immense physical power. This metabolism operates at an extraordinarily high rate, transforming every calorie of energy he consumes into fuel for the expansion of his muscles and belly. It is the perfect balance of raw power and indulgent appetite with no wasted resources.

- Muscle Growth: As Blaze consumes food, the converts calories that surges through his muscles, causing them to swell and grow even larger. His biceps, pecs, and thighs can increase in size by up to 20% during a feast, giving him a temporary boost in strength and making him an even more imposing figure.This growth is accompanied by a faint glow in his lightning-bolt markings, as if the energy is visibly crackling beneath his skin.
- Belly Expansion: Simultaneously, the excess energy that isn’t used for muscle growth is stored in Blaze’s stretchy stomach, causing his belly to expand to absurd proportions. For every large meal, his belly can grow by 1 to 2 feet in diameter, potentially reaching up to 6 feet or more during an extreme feast. The belly becomes taut and glossy, blushing pink from the strain, and emits gurgles, groans.