What is Roman Torchwick based on?

His appearance is heavily based on that of the character Alexander DeLarge in the 1971 British film A Clockwork Orange, which is based on the novel of the same name. His appearance also has similarities to that of Lampwick in Disney's adaptation of Pinocchio.

Who is Neopolitan RWBY based on?

Monty Oum stated during the August 21st, 2014, Rooster Teeth livestream that Neo's design is partially based on a presentation-play cosplay of Torchwick made by one of his friends (Sonja Carter aka SoulFire Photography). Her color scheme is based around Neapolitan ice cream.

What is Roman Torchwick semblance?

I think his semblance was Manipiulation. Through speaking, Roman was able to illicit emotions and than, if they are weak minded enough, have them fight for his cause. This would explain how he was able to convince a crowd of white fang recruits to join him, the worst that humanity had to offer, within moments.

Does Roman Torchwick have an aura?

Despite clearly having an aura, Roman Torchwick is one of the few recognizable characters who does not have a semblance.

Who killed Roman Torchwick?

Death. With his close partner now gone, Ruby attempted to lunge at Roman, only for Roman to anticipate her and then relentlessly beat her down.

RWBY: Roman Torchwick - All Scenes

Who is Emerald based on RWBY?

Character Basis

Emerald alludes to Aladdin from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights as well as the Disney movie. Emerald is a thief who used to live on the streets, much like Aladdin's origin.

Is Neo mute?

Neo is a mute who cannot speak and as such communicates purely through body language, miming, or text messages.

Does neo love Roman?

In another video chat interview on November 7th, 2020, Miles confirmed Neo and Roman in no way shape or form have a familial relationship, and reinforced Neo "definitely" loves Roman.

Who is Adam Taurus based on?

Iron Wood (I would assume) is the Tin Man from the Wizard of Oz, etc. But then there's Adam Taurus. I eventually became curious if he was based off of some character only to come to a shocking discovery that he resembles the one and only one-man army, Metal Gear slaying, bad@$$ cyborg ninja... Raiden from Metal Gear!

Does Neopolitan speak RWBY?

Neo is one of the most mysterious charicters on RWBY. She has never said a word, however Gray G. Haddock has confirmed that Neo has a voice actress, and she has not spoken once during her screen time.

Who is cinder fall based off of?

Character Basis

Cinder Fall alludes to Cinderella from the fairy tale of the same name. This allusion has had the following influences on the character and the story: In the Volume 1 Cast Commentary, it is said that the shoes she wears with her original battle outfit are made of glass.

Who is Mercury Black based off of?

Mercury Black alludes to the mythological figure Mercury, who is the Roman equivalent to Hermes. This allusion has had the following influences on the character and shows: His first name is Mercury. His emblem resembles a boot with wings on it.

Who is mercury from RWBY based off of?

10 Mercury Resembles The Roman God Mercurius

In RWBY, all of Mercury's offensive and defensive moves stem from his feet, more specifically his prosthetic legs and boots. The general design and the name, Talaria, allude to Mercurius' winged sandals of the same name.

Is there LGBT in RWBY?

In the seventh episode of the RWBY's Volume 6, "The Grimm Reaper", in February 2018, there was a lesbian couple, Saphron and Terra Cotta-Arc, who have a son named Adrian, with their lesbian identity confirmed by actor Lindsey Jones.

Who is Coco Adel based on?

Allusion. Her name, fashion style, weapon, and appearance may also be a nod to 20th-century fashion designer Coco Chanel, who was fond of wearing multiple strings of pearls (as in the famous photograph by Boris Lipnitzki) and berets.

What is Ruby Rose's pronouns?

Rose stated that she prefers to continue using feminine pronouns, but she also uses they/them pronouns. She said that if she had to choose a sex, she would choose to be male, but she does not feel like she should have been born with different body parts.

What happened cinder RWBY?

During the Fall of Beacon, Cinder is severely injured by Ruby's Silver Eyes. Following this, her left arm is replaced with a Grimm limb known as a "Shadow Hand". It is implied that the arm itself possesses some sort of sentience, as Salem instructed her to make her new limb respect and fear her.

What is Neo's real name RWBY?

In the novel "RWBY: Roman Holiday" her past is revealed including how she eventually meet Roman. It is revealed Neo's real name was Trivia Vanille, the mute daughter of a corrupt politician Jimmy Vanille and a neglectful mother named Carmel Vanille.

Why can't neo speak RWBY?

BenRG wrote: Aphasia - Injury or malformation to the communications lobe of the brain that renders her literally unable to speak or understand spoken communication of any kind. She is able to read or understand gesture or body language but audible communication is no-go.

How old is Salem RWBY?

Really 700 Years Old: Salem is an ancient evil who has walked the earth for thousands of years, attempting to obtain the Relics and divide humanity.

Who is winter based on RWBY?

For the original Winter Maiden, see Winter (maiden). Winter Schnee is a character in RWBY who first appeared in "It's Brawl in the Family". She is the elder sister of Weiss and Whitley Schnee and formerly a part of the Special Operatives Unit in the Atlas Military.

Is RWBY based on Wizard of Oz?

So by now we're all familiar with the fact that RWBY has multiple characters based on or inspired by characters from L. Frank Baum's Oz novels - specifically those seeming to have close ties to Ozpin and the old guard.