TMNT 2012 Gang AU: Characters
I am here with my TMNT 2012 Gang AU. In this AU, Mutants and Mythical Creatures are out in the open and Splinter and the Turtles run a top gang in the city. Imagined some discrimination by some would make things interesting. Anywho, here are the characters for my AU and their stories/roles.
Hamato Yoshi aka Splinter: Splinter was once a human man named Hamato Yoshi who came from Japan to New York for a fresh start after the death of his wife Tang Shen, and he was captured by Kraang and mutated along with other humans and animals. Yoshi managed to escape, freeing the other mutants and saving four mutant baby turtles as they escaped. Many couldn’t go back to their old lives, and looked towards Splinter for leadership. That’s when he formed a gang known as ‘the Mutanimal Nation’, with many as his loyal followers. Splinter can be a calm rat, fighting for mutant and creature rights as he builds his empire. But don’t give him a reason to be mad. When his once former friend and now enemy, Oroku Saki aka the Shredder, came to New York City with his own clan, tensions have been high and everyone knows of their rivalry and status as enemy clans/gangs. Splinter tries to be the best dad for his sons and a good leader for his followers. He also has his sights set on a certain goat Yokai that he’s interested in getting to know, much to his sons’ teasing.
Baron Draxum: Basically Baron Draxum from the Rottmnt verse. In this verse, Draxum is basically like Aizawa from My Hero Academia who is a tired, sarcastic, and loner scientist who just wants to be left alone. He came to Japan with his older sister Isabis, a deer yokai who is very curious of humans and sick from the Kraang, for a fresh start. Draxum’s and Isabis’s childhood was not good, with Isabis taking the brunt of it to protect Draxum. And then they get taken and experimented on by Kraang before managing to escape with a few others. Draxum was desperate as Isabis needed medicine due to the Kraang’s experiments, and gets an offer from Shredder to work for him. Draxum knew he shouldn’t, but was desperate so he accepted the job. It wasn’t easy and boy he found Shredder to be an asshole, but he was doing this for his sister. Now if only the leader of the Mutanimal Nation would stop trying to be friendly with him and asking Draxum on dates!
Oroku Saki Aka the Shredder: As we all know, Saki was once friends with Yoshi before they drifted over their love for Tang Shen, and became enemies when Tang Shen chose Yoshi. And how he kills Tang Shen by accident and kidnapped Miwa as a baby, changing her name to Karai and raising her as his daughter and all that. Imagined he hears about the Mutanimal Nation from Japan, realizing Splinter was Hamato Yoshi, and decided to make base in New York City. He leads his clan with fear, and leaves no room for failure or betrayal. Of course he had some mutants on his side, and one being a yokai scientist. Hopefully he doesn’t have to worry about complications from the goat.
Leonardo: Leo is the oldest of his brothers, and takes on the role of leader when they head out, often making sure things run smoothly if Splinter is out. He takes his role seriously and is very calm under pressure. He does butt heads with Raph over their different approaches to problems, but Leo loves his family and would do anything for them. He is expected to take over when Splinter is either too old or gone.
Raphael: Raph is the second eldest of his brothers, and is the hot head who helps train recruits with combat training. Raph may lose his temper often, but wears his heart on his sleeve and is willing to hurt anyone who harms his family. Raph is often jealous of Leo as he sees Leo as being Splinter’s favorite, but they do care for eachother and can set their differences aside when needed.
Donatello: Donnie is the middle child of his brothers, and is the brains of the operation and helps create tech and such to help the gang and business. Donnie is very reserved and keeps to himself, but will talk about his interest in science and inventing to those genuinely interested. He also tries to stay out of fights in the family.
Michelangelo: Mikey is the youngest of his brothers, and is a total goofball. He is the optimist of the gang, often getting into mischief to raise morale. People don’t take him serious often and think he thinks everything is a joke, but it’s simply not true. He is the peacekeeper of fights, often trying to deescalate them with jokes or distractions.
Slash: Slash was once Raph’s pet turtle named Spike, who accidentally got mutated by Donnie who was experimenting with the mutagen that made them mutants. Splinter decided to welcome him into the family as an honorary son, and Slash is the brute force who keeps people from causing trouble as well ad play security. He and Raph are the best of friends and get into trouble all the time, much to Splinter’s dismay and Leo’s annoyance.
Leatherhead: Leatherhead used to be a baby gator, before being mutated and experimented on by Kraang, leaving him with lots of trauma and anger. He was found by Mikey while injured, who takes him home to ask Splinter if he could stay. Though wary, Splinter allows Leatherhead to stay. Leo, Raph, and Donnie were wary, but Leatherhead soon one them over as he was quite friendly when not having an episode.
Pom: My OC, who is a 7 year old pink panda boy who likes to dress in girls clothes. He was originally a human Chinese boy named Jai Qin. He had strict Chinese parents, and Jai was kidnapped from his home in China by the Kraang and mutated. He was then left in New York City as he was seen as a ‘defective experiment’, and was found by the turtles, who took him home and begged Splinter if they could keep him. Splinter thankfully didn’t need much convincing as he adopts Pom as his son. Pom thrived under their care, not knowing what exactly his new family did but thinking they were the best. Splinter wants to tell him when Pom’s a bit older. And Pom gets to dress however he wants with devoted big brothers.
April O’Neil: April is a friend of the turtles and an inspiring reporter in the making. She works as the ears and eyes of the gang, reporting anything on Foot Clan activity or any rivals. Splinter sees her as the daughter he lost years ago, and helps teach her how to fight.
Casey Jones: Casey is another friend of the turtles, having joined the gang through Raph. Casey plays the errand boy for the gang…much to his dismay and annoyance lol. He wishes he could help more than this way, and can mess up at times. But he’s incredibly loyal to his friends.
Karai: Karai is the ‘daughter’ of Oroku Saki and next in line to take over the Foot clan. She is cold, intelligent, and rebellious by many and likes to sneak out. She managed to actually befriend Baron Draxum, who managed to lower his guard down with her as he lets her rant to him, often sharing his own experiences with her. Karai often feels like something is missing and wrong, as Shredder rarely talks about what happened to her mother, but Karai didn’t dare to question him out of respect and fear
Anymore characters you want me to add to my Gang AU, do let me know. Hope you like it! X3
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