Topic on Talk:Ortiz Lopez

Here's what we've reworked and toned down, as well as expanding on. The overall intent to make Ortiz a character who is a trans woman who is comfortable and confident with her body and playing into a bit of a "goddess of love" vibe you'd see with Aphrodite/Venus. We also tied a lot into her heritage/culture while making it known that she's a caretaker and protector who values friends/family/community.

There may be additional edits on a few things (particularly her snakes) but that didn't seem worth holding this update for you all off and will likely be added a bit later.

Article:

Lopez, a pansexual trans woman, is the most confident and seductive of the Lovers, standing at a mighty seven feet tall. She has bright pink skin, no eyes, red snakes for hair, and a heart full of kindness for her fellow teammates. It's no exaggeration to say that this Goliath of a gorgon possesses such inner and outer beauty that Aphrodite herself would admire her.

Lopez's good looks can be a hindrance, though, as she occasionally distracts herself by taking selfies or finding the perfect pose to pick a ball up off from the ground that she forgets that the game is time-sensitive, and fails to perform. There is also an unpredictable aspect of Lopez, her medusa-like hair of glittering red snakes, that act as her eyes to find the ball, as they will often just do their own thing, because they're giant snakes, and completely not sentient or intelligent. They are just snakes. She is also known to be enthusiastic about stealing bases, with the intent of getting closer to her loved ones in the dugout regardless of the consequences. These factors contribute to her sometimes unreliable nature on the field.

Hailing from a Nahua tribe, Lopez's caring nature, dominant stature, and ability to literally eat fire led her to be regarded as a beloved protector of her people. That same protective spirit and love for her community translated perfectly to her blaseball career, and she has come to be admired as one of the few players willing and able to stand up to the rain of ump-fire during solar eclipses.

Lopez attributes her strength and passion both on and off the field to Xiuhcoatl, the turquoise serpent of flame revered among her people for bringing light to the world. Some whisper of a deeper connection between the two, as evidenced by Lopez’s serpentine hair. When asked about this, however, Lopez’s only reply was to smile coyly and say, “A girl has to have some secrets.” Her snakes hissed in agreement, or possibly in agitation as they dropped a bat.

Many other myths surround the origin of Lopez: some say that she appeared from the sky, while others say that she is simply something that exists, a pure being of attractiveness and mystery. Whatever her true origin, Lopez is a valued part of the splort of Blaseball, and is a dependable member of the team.

Additional Trivia We Plan on Adding:

- Lopez’s name is rooted in her attempts to maintain her connection to her cultural heritage while making her name her own, opting to go exclusively by her last names, Ortiz Lopez.

- Lopez's snakes used to have differing beliefs of how to best play blaseball, but seasons worth of experience has refined them to a cohesive team, improving Lopez's ability to bat significantly. They have yet to form a consensus on pitching, however.