Mikhael of Echigo

[Mikhael]

Name: Mikhael, family name abandoned.
Faction: Uesugi
Ethnicity: Russian
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Height: 6'10''
Weight: 255 lbs
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Blond

Appearance: Mikhael is an incredibly large man. He stands at an impressive 6'10'' and has the build of a titan, his body basically being at its physical peak. Not a single muscle on his body stands undefined. He is also riddled with scars from battles he'd taken part in back home, and each one he considers both a reminder and a trophy.

Personality: The man is, undoubtedly, a war-monger, though you wouldn't be able to tell that out of battle. During conflict, he becomes a war machine fueled by hate and rage. He goes for the kill more often than not, as battle is war is kill-or-be-killed. That said, he harbors a respect for the warriors he fights alongside and against, and tries to honor the memory of every man and woman he kills, and falls in battle at his side.

Outside of combat, Mikhael is surprisingly kind and reserved. He will keep his distance, fearing social contact simply because it is not something he is personally accustomed to. He has high moral standards, seeing anyone who would harm innocents as the scum of the earth, and his own personal enemies.

Mikhael finds worth in people through combat, seeing as his personal skills are so low. If he finds a skilled warrior, it's highly likely he'll hold them in high regard, regardless of whether or not they beat him. Any who defeat him in battle, he respects without question.

History: Originally Mikhael Mihaelov, Mikhael was the son of a powerful figure in Russia during the beginning of the Sengoku period. The Mihaelov family was incredibly influential, and each member of the family was renowned for their prowess in battle, man or woman, young or old. They were each capable of single-handedly taking on battalions and coming out victorious, making them pivotal figures in the battles they participated in.

Mikhael, unlike the others in his family, turned sword-for-hire, opting not to become involved with the politics of the country at the time. This was due to how he saw the wars affecting the people, and the role his family played in that. He could not agree with raising his blade in defense of the already rich and powerful, while stifling the freedoms of the less fortunate. So, taking the smallest gifts as payment - a meal, a bed for the night, a friendly conversation - the man left his family and took up arms in the defense of the less fortunate.

Several battles occurred between Mikhael and his family, and more often than not, he pushed the great Mihaelov family back all on his own, earning him the title of God of War in his home country. However, after much conflict, Mikhael was eventually overcome, and lost everything he fought for. On top of this, he no longer had a home in Russia, so this pushed him to move further east, and escape the clutches of his family.

Years of mercenary work eventually landed Mikhael in Echigo, where he continued as a mercenary for about six months. It didn't take long until he wound up involved in the battles of Kawanakajima, and, seeing the might of the Uesugi, he became intrigued with their leader Kenshin. Seeing the man in battle, how formidable he was, and yet also seeing how pure his intentions were, were what drew Mikhael to his army. A foreign officer in the ranks of the Uesugi, Mikhael now proudly fights in their battle alongside them.

Stats

Strength: 12(14)
Dexterity: 12(14)
Constitution: 12(14)
Wisdom: 9
Spirit: 5

Inventory:

Slot	Item(s)
Weapons
Primary	Gauntlets: Two-hand. Although a little rusted, these things pack a punch, adding a bit of extra WAPOW! to your every strike! +2 Str +1 Dex
Secondary
Back
Legs
Head
Helmet/Bandana
Mask
Earrings
Torso
Chestplate
Shoulders
Necklace
Kimono
Arms
Arms
Gauntlets
Rings
Legs
Hakama
Belt
Greaves
Boots
Miscellaneous
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Stored

Bio Approval Phrase: "The enemy is at Honnouji!"

[Uesugi Kenshin]

Approved. Welcome to the board, Mekiel Echigo Mikhael of Echigo!