Talk:Amon/@comment-183.83.27.112-20120419142947/@comment-4910024-20120419160817

In real life, many great and terrible leaders rose to power from extreme obscurity. It actually makes more sense for him to have the humblest of origins, seeing as that his cause is one for equality. If he came from some type of aristocracy or fame, that would pretty much undermine his rebellion against the powerful establishments of Republic City.

Also, since he is anonymous, his actual social class is a mystery. I doubt it had any role in his rise to power, especially since the creators said that he relies on his charisma and ability to speak publicly.