Re: An exercise in the creative process
Well, I know my character Tamlyn (whom is a shapeshifter, who holds a drain stun-only power). Would be great as an undercover police officer/detective (or an assassin if it's that sort of game). She has mimicry and other such complimentary skills.
She's arrogant, due to the fact that she is a fae, but thrown out of the fairy courts leaving her more than a little bitter. Working for the police gives her the strong command structure she needs to feel motivated and an outlet for her natural gifts.
I can also see Billy the pizza delivery boy with super speed who is desperate to get a pizza to the customer on time, but always manages to bungle right into whatever (super) battle is going on at the time. "I swear, I'm not a hero! I'm just trying to make a delivery!"
Hope these help. I'll try to think of more tomorrow.