Dr. Zodiac-Portrait

Character- Dr. Zodiac

Team Affiliation- The Legends

Real Name- Zachary Aster

Age- Mid-50s

Gender- Male

Height- 6’2”

Weight- 210 lbs.

Strength Level- 2

Powers- a mighty practitioner of Star Magic, Dr. Zodiac can call upon the power of the constellations to create a variety of effects. His Circlet of the Zodiac allows him to cast a collection of master-level spells associated with the astrological signs.

1.     Arrows of Sagittarius- an attack spell, conjures arrows of starlight that strike enemies with radiant celestial energy.

2.     Roar of Leo- a support spell, creates a deafening lion’s roar that banishes all effects of fear and doubt upon the mind, allies who hear it become emboldened.

3.     Chains of Virgo- a binding spell, glowing chains lash out and wrap around a target, magically preventing it from moving or acting.

4.     Scales of Libra- a support spell, it alters environmental factors so that Dr. Zodiac and his allies can exist comfortably and function normally in any location.

5.     Speed of Aries- an empowering spell, it grants phenomenal speed, allowing the affected target to move faster than the eye can see.

6.     Strength of Taurus- an empowering spell, it grants tremendous strength, allowing the affected target to lift and throw virtually any object. Equal to class 9 superhuman strength.

7.     Shell of Cancer- a protective spell, it creates an impenetrable barrier around Dr. Zodiac and his chosen allies, protecting them from all harm.

8.     Sting of Scorpio- an attack spell, it conjures a scorpion’s tail that delivers a painful sting that afflicts the target with debilitating poison that cannot be cured by mortal means.

9.     Waters of Aquarius- a healing spell, it calls forth life-giving waters that refresh the body and soul, healing injuries and restoring strength.

10.  Lips of Pices- a communication spell, all those affected by it can comprehend any spoken or written language, no matter how alien.

11.  Duplicity of Gemini- a multiplication spell, it allows Dr. Zodiac to create a perfect replica of any object or creature, including himself.

12.  Eyes of Capricorn- a spell of revelation, it reveals the unseen to the caster, illuminating things that are invisible or that have been hidden in some way.

13.  Coils of Ophiuchus- a spell of ultimate destruction, it conjures a great star serpent that wraps itself around a target and crushes it to dust. Nothing of the mundane world can withstand its power. Dr. Zodiac deigns not to use this spell except in the most dire of circumstances.

Bio- a former astronomer, his study of the stars began to reveal to him strange patterns that seemed to influence things in the world around him. Unable to reconcile this with scientific knowledge, he turned to mysticism and began to understand how the movement of the stars controlled all things in the universe. He learned how to harness their unique energies and created the wondrous Circlet of the Zodiac to wield them more effectively. The great revelation not only made him aware of the stars and their power, but also of the delicate balance upon which all of existence perched. He has become a defender of that balance, opposing chaotic elements that would cause disruption in the Grand Tapestry of the Universe. His high-mindedness is off putting to some who see him as some kind of weirdo, but he is really a very kind man who cares deeply for the people around him, even if he can’t always show it.