Board Thread:Off Topic/@comment-25857155-20150213020036/@comment-25857155-20150228071543

Aura isn't what you think it is, I think. Aura does NOT have any special abilities behind it; everyone's Aura is capable of the same things with enough practice - the only real difference is how tough it is or how much they have. Semblance is closely linked to Aura; that is where they get their "super power" from. Also, Jack the Ripper had no special ability; he was just a psychopath who was good at killing people without getting caught. If you're going to base a character off of him, research JtR's murder habits and have your character mimic them. Don't make him a hero. JtR was not a hero.

Aura is used mainly as a "force field," but with training can be use to extend or power up one's attacks as well. It is also used to power one's semblance, kind of like MP or mana. Tracking? =P