Shinomori Katsumi
Jan 30, 2014 4:28:09 GMT -7
Post by Shinomori Katsumi on Jan 30, 2014 4:28:09 GMT -7
Name: Shinomori Katsumi (Alias: Saito Hiroshi)
Faction: Mercenary/Assassin
Ethnicity: Japanese
Age: 16
Gender: Female (Pretends to be male)
Sexuality: Demisexual (hetero)
Height: 4'9”
Weight: 92lbs
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Auburn (brown with a hint of red and gold under the light)
Appearance:
Katsumi is petite with a slight, seemingly fragile frame (although upon close observation, it is certainly clear she is strong and athletic.) She is slender and lithe, with long limbs and excellent flexibility. Her tiny form makes her swift and she can be harder to spot. Katsumi ties up her hair, which would otherwise reach to her lower-back, in a ponytail, only letting it down in private, and avoiding putting it into a bun, which is typical for women. Her lighter brown locks have side-swept bangs, and they often cover part of her face, shadowing it.
While slender to begin with, she wraps her breasts and is generally donned in a formal black haori, a charcoal hakama (“pants”), a white, knot obi, and a black kimono. In the summer or particularly hot days, she is much more likely to wear a black yukata.
Despite her nationality, her brown eyes are large and round, almond in shape. Kat's nose is straight and round at the base, and her face is in the shape of an oval, cheeks pronounced and the bone high and defined. The woman's skin is pale compared to her brethren and her lips a soft pink in colour. There are many scars on her back and thighs from being caned and hit with a switch.
To continue with the charade of being a male, her voice is a soft tenor, although not naturally so.
Personality:
Quiet: More of the observant type, she doesn't generally have a lot to say. It's not that she doesn't have anything to say, but that she was raised to keep her opinions to herself. She would probably talk more, but it takes coaxing and she actually needs the opportunity to do so, to develop relationships and gain trust in someone. Since this has yet to happen, she only says what needs to be said and stays silent the rest of the time. Because she talks so little, when she is forced to speak, she can be quite awkward. Conversation that isn't geared entirely towards getting a job is definitely not her strong-suit, as she has very little practice. Coming up with topics for conversation and keeping them going is something she struggles with immensely, and so she tries to avoid it when she can.
Busy-body: Katsumi is not one to sit idly by and simply relax, as, again, she was raised to believe doing such a thing was wrong. If she is not running around earning money, training, or doing whatever, Katsumi is busying herself with making arrows, tending to her weapons, and fixing whatever needs to be fixed. She can always find something to do and will even read if she is stuck somewhere and cannot get out.
Serious: Mostly due to the fact that laughter and smiles were swiftly punished, Katsumi is generally pretty serious. Jokes are often lost on her and she does not know how to appreciate them. It is not that she hates fun, but simply does not know how to have any. It is something she never learned, and it can make her rather awkward in conversation (her general silence helps to make this not so obvious.)
Curious: Despite herself and her upbringing, the woman is curious by nature and is always trying to figure out how things work. Her mind is constantly running, and so she often thinks to herself and ponders over just about anything. While keeping to herself, she has many questions and is always searching for answers. Her curiosity will overcome her silent demeanor, especially now that she is away from her old home and her father.
Distrustful/Wary: Considering the one person she lived with the majority of her life and who raised her was so harsh and even volatile at times, she never really developed the capacity to trust others but herself. She is paranoid about being hurt and controlled again, and so she generally shies away from people. Again, she only tends to deal with them if she absolutely has to. This is also why she continues to pretend to be male, and why she really has no sense of loyalty. She works for whoever gives her the most money, that's that.
Independent: Unlike many women of the time, Katsumi is entirely independent. While she may not know everything and has much to learn, she can read, which is way ahead of most, is a capable fighter, and knows how to take care of herself. She was raised to be self-sufficient, and certainly didn't let her father down in that regard.
Intelligent: Despite not having the best social skills yet, she is a quick learner and very bright. Katsumi makes an excellent student and is very good at problem-solving. She certainly has little difficulty with figure things out for herself, and is an avid learner.
History:
To start, it is important to understand her parents. Kat's father was an ex-samurai by the name of Shinomori Hiroshi, and her mother was Wakeshima Sayuri, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Since first meeting Sayuri, Hiroshi was fascinated with her, and vigorously courted the woman, with little hope to actually win her heart. But he did and, with her father disapproving of Hiroshi, she ran away with Hiroshi and they wed, which proceeded with her being disowned. They tried for many years to have children, but to no avail, and Hiroshi desperately desired to have a son to carry on his name and to train. After many years, she finally became pregnant, but died giving birth... and to a girl.
Hiroshi cracked and the generally kindhearted and good-spirited man cracked. He left the samurai way of life and harshly raised his daughter, blaming her for his wife's death and not ever being subtle about it. He took on drinking and began killing for money and no longer lived an honorable life, and when Katsumi was barely two, he began to vigorously train his daughter, and raised her as a son. As he fell deeper into his internal darkness and his demons, he moved them out to the wilderness when she was six, and from then on her interactions with other people was exceptionally rare, and the training only became all the more intense, as well as the abuse. While before it was simply a strict and rough hand, now there were harsh beatings whenever she made a mistake or she displeased him. She was never strong enough, fast enough, smart enough, and so Katsumi desperately worked as hard as she possibly could to keep up with her father's outrageous expectations.
By age 11, she was highly skilled with the bow and pretty good with blades, and went on jobs with her father. She did whatever he said, killed whoever needed to be killed, even without blinking an eye, in hopes to please him and to lessen his aggression, and yet nothing ever seemed good enough. He hated her and drove her harder and harder, and it only became more and more abundantly clear as she grew older and resembled her mother.
The switch turned into a cane with the beatings, and scars began to cover her body. Katsumi was overwhelmed, practically working herself to death to please a man who hated her and only trained her to be such a skilled fighter because he was determined to have a strong samurai “son.” But he was delusional, growing mad out in the wilderness and still wallowing over his wife's death, and one particularly violent night, Katsumi fought back in fear of her life and killed Hiroshi. Taking on his first name and creating a fake surname, Katsumi took his clothes and ventured out, for the last year traveling from town to town, picking up jobs when she can and killing and working for money, doing all that she has ever known, but this time on her own.
Stats
Strength: 8
Dexterity: 15
Constitution: 10 (15)
Wisdom: 12
Spirit: 5
Inventory:
**Ranger Set bonus: + 5 Dex & +5 Con
**Rider's Set bonus: +7 Dex, +3 Con
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Faction: Mercenary/Assassin
Ethnicity: Japanese
Age: 16
Gender: Female (Pretends to be male)
Sexuality: Demisexual (hetero)
Height: 4'9”
Weight: 92lbs
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Auburn (brown with a hint of red and gold under the light)
Appearance:
Katsumi is petite with a slight, seemingly fragile frame (although upon close observation, it is certainly clear she is strong and athletic.) She is slender and lithe, with long limbs and excellent flexibility. Her tiny form makes her swift and she can be harder to spot. Katsumi ties up her hair, which would otherwise reach to her lower-back, in a ponytail, only letting it down in private, and avoiding putting it into a bun, which is typical for women. Her lighter brown locks have side-swept bangs, and they often cover part of her face, shadowing it.
While slender to begin with, she wraps her breasts and is generally donned in a formal black haori, a charcoal hakama (“pants”), a white, knot obi, and a black kimono. In the summer or particularly hot days, she is much more likely to wear a black yukata.
Despite her nationality, her brown eyes are large and round, almond in shape. Kat's nose is straight and round at the base, and her face is in the shape of an oval, cheeks pronounced and the bone high and defined. The woman's skin is pale compared to her brethren and her lips a soft pink in colour. There are many scars on her back and thighs from being caned and hit with a switch.
To continue with the charade of being a male, her voice is a soft tenor, although not naturally so.
Personality:
Quiet: More of the observant type, she doesn't generally have a lot to say. It's not that she doesn't have anything to say, but that she was raised to keep her opinions to herself. She would probably talk more, but it takes coaxing and she actually needs the opportunity to do so, to develop relationships and gain trust in someone. Since this has yet to happen, she only says what needs to be said and stays silent the rest of the time. Because she talks so little, when she is forced to speak, she can be quite awkward. Conversation that isn't geared entirely towards getting a job is definitely not her strong-suit, as she has very little practice. Coming up with topics for conversation and keeping them going is something she struggles with immensely, and so she tries to avoid it when she can.
Busy-body: Katsumi is not one to sit idly by and simply relax, as, again, she was raised to believe doing such a thing was wrong. If she is not running around earning money, training, or doing whatever, Katsumi is busying herself with making arrows, tending to her weapons, and fixing whatever needs to be fixed. She can always find something to do and will even read if she is stuck somewhere and cannot get out.
Serious: Mostly due to the fact that laughter and smiles were swiftly punished, Katsumi is generally pretty serious. Jokes are often lost on her and she does not know how to appreciate them. It is not that she hates fun, but simply does not know how to have any. It is something she never learned, and it can make her rather awkward in conversation (her general silence helps to make this not so obvious.)
Curious: Despite herself and her upbringing, the woman is curious by nature and is always trying to figure out how things work. Her mind is constantly running, and so she often thinks to herself and ponders over just about anything. While keeping to herself, she has many questions and is always searching for answers. Her curiosity will overcome her silent demeanor, especially now that she is away from her old home and her father.
Distrustful/Wary: Considering the one person she lived with the majority of her life and who raised her was so harsh and even volatile at times, she never really developed the capacity to trust others but herself. She is paranoid about being hurt and controlled again, and so she generally shies away from people. Again, she only tends to deal with them if she absolutely has to. This is also why she continues to pretend to be male, and why she really has no sense of loyalty. She works for whoever gives her the most money, that's that.
Independent: Unlike many women of the time, Katsumi is entirely independent. While she may not know everything and has much to learn, she can read, which is way ahead of most, is a capable fighter, and knows how to take care of herself. She was raised to be self-sufficient, and certainly didn't let her father down in that regard.
Intelligent: Despite not having the best social skills yet, she is a quick learner and very bright. Katsumi makes an excellent student and is very good at problem-solving. She certainly has little difficulty with figure things out for herself, and is an avid learner.
History:
To start, it is important to understand her parents. Kat's father was an ex-samurai by the name of Shinomori Hiroshi, and her mother was Wakeshima Sayuri, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Since first meeting Sayuri, Hiroshi was fascinated with her, and vigorously courted the woman, with little hope to actually win her heart. But he did and, with her father disapproving of Hiroshi, she ran away with Hiroshi and they wed, which proceeded with her being disowned. They tried for many years to have children, but to no avail, and Hiroshi desperately desired to have a son to carry on his name and to train. After many years, she finally became pregnant, but died giving birth... and to a girl.
Hiroshi cracked and the generally kindhearted and good-spirited man cracked. He left the samurai way of life and harshly raised his daughter, blaming her for his wife's death and not ever being subtle about it. He took on drinking and began killing for money and no longer lived an honorable life, and when Katsumi was barely two, he began to vigorously train his daughter, and raised her as a son. As he fell deeper into his internal darkness and his demons, he moved them out to the wilderness when she was six, and from then on her interactions with other people was exceptionally rare, and the training only became all the more intense, as well as the abuse. While before it was simply a strict and rough hand, now there were harsh beatings whenever she made a mistake or she displeased him. She was never strong enough, fast enough, smart enough, and so Katsumi desperately worked as hard as she possibly could to keep up with her father's outrageous expectations.
By age 11, she was highly skilled with the bow and pretty good with blades, and went on jobs with her father. She did whatever he said, killed whoever needed to be killed, even without blinking an eye, in hopes to please him and to lessen his aggression, and yet nothing ever seemed good enough. He hated her and drove her harder and harder, and it only became more and more abundantly clear as she grew older and resembled her mother.
The switch turned into a cane with the beatings, and scars began to cover her body. Katsumi was overwhelmed, practically working herself to death to please a man who hated her and only trained her to be such a skilled fighter because he was determined to have a strong samurai “son.” But he was delusional, growing mad out in the wilderness and still wallowing over his wife's death, and one particularly violent night, Katsumi fought back in fear of her life and killed Hiroshi. Taking on his first name and creating a fake surname, Katsumi took his clothes and ventured out, for the last year traveling from town to town, picking up jobs when she can and killing and working for money, doing all that she has ever known, but this time on her own.
Stats
Strength: 8
Dexterity: 15
Constitution: 10 (15)
Wisdom: 12
Spirit: 5
Inventory:
| Slot | Item(s) |
| Weapons | |
| Primary | Whip-Sword: This sword is incredibly sharp and strong. Though, in its whip form, it loses its sharpness, but hey, it BECOMES A WHIP. +6 Str +6 Dex Power: Form change. This weapon can change from a whip to a sword basically on a whim. |
| Secondary | Assassin's Blade: There is no guard on this blade, making it require a very strong grip to avoid cutting your own fingers. +4 Str. |
| Back | Power: Spirit Arrows. These arrows can be summoned out of thin air, and are much stronger than almost any arrows you could find or make. They can pierce most materials with ease, and you can have an unlimited number of them. |
| Legs | 2x4 of the Overprotective Girlfriend: This 2x4 is always there when you need to smack a bitch. +5 Str Power: When using this 2x4 in protection of her boyfriend, the girlfriend becomes 10x scarier! (Add on) Sexy Panties: This pair of underwear fills you with great courage on the battlefield! Add-On Item: can be used in any item slot along with another item.+1 Spr |
| Head | |
| Helmet/Bandana | Dark Ranger's Headband: This headband seems to affect the wearer's appearance when wearing it. Their skin becomes noticeably darker, and their hair turns white. +4 Dex +2 Con Power: Strikes to the head cannot daze the wearer. 1/2 damage taken from all blows to the head. Item Name: Bad-ass Archer's Visor Stats: +3 Wis, +2 Dex Description: A bad-ass visor... for archers! Power: The wearer's vision is enhanced, improving their aim. All things that that could be seen as distractions - dirt, debris, mist - are nullified from their vision, and they can make a mental mark on one person at a time. The mark is visible even at great distances, and they have a 95% accuracy rating on this target. |
| Mask | Item Name: Mask of the Far-Seeing Eye Stats: +5 Wisdom Description: A dark mask covering the upper-half of the face. There are intricate designs of white swirls. Power: Upon intense concentration, the user can see any potential threats, such as traps and hidden enemies, and the layout of whatever area she may be in. |
| Earrings | Item Name: Amethyst Earrings Stats: + 5 Spirit Description: Shimmering amethyst set in sterling silver, the jewels seem to give the user a sense of calm, peaceful strength, and contentment. Power: N/A |
| Torso | |
| Chestplate | Power: Elemental Resist. No elemental attacks can harm the wearer's torso. Stalker's Plated Ribs: Chest Add-On. The ribcage of the Stalker seems to be like plated armor that molds to the wearer's shape! +3 Con +3 Str +3 Dex |
| Shoulders | Power: Unbreakable. Cannot be pierced. Rider's Shawl: Shoulder Add-on. This shawl covers the shoulders, and despite being so soft, it can take slashes from the sharpest swords and remain intact. +3 Con +3 Dex. Power: This shawl gives the wearer the ability to blend in with shadows. |
| Necklace | Item Name: Healer's Necklace Stats: +5 Con Description: This necklace is held together with a thin, but durable iron chain. The medallion attached to it seems to make the wearer feel... better. Power: Once per thread, the user can heal herself from all wounds made in that thread. Or, she may heal someone else. The wounds can be as little as paper cuts, to raising someone from death. |
| Kimono | Item Name: Fool's Wrap Stats: +5 Dex Upgrades: +9 Dex Total Stats: 14 Dex Description: This contraption helps flatten the chest, making the wearer faster and all the more confusing to viewers. Power: Flash step. It can last 1 post for every 10 base Con, and the short burst of speed equates to an additional 1/3 of the user's total Dex. Rogue's Exoskeleton: Any Slot Add-On. The armor of the Rogue seems to be quite durable, and fits your frame amazingly! +5 Dex +4 Con |
| Arms | |
| Arms | |
| Gauntlets | Upgrades: +9 Dex Total Stats: 12 Dex Power: Blocking with the gloves nullifies all damage. |
| Rings | Bandit's Ring: This ring is engraved with the Mon of the bandits who destroyed the village. +2 Dex +1 Con |
| Legs | |
| Hakama | Wanderer's Hakama: A comfortable pair of hakama trousers, but they seem a little long. +1 Con Mon of the Hammer: Add-on. This cute little hammer makes you feel faster. Which is weird, because hammers are used for hitting things. +2 Dex |
| Belt | Power: When riding the Demon Chariot, the horse and Rider leave behind a trail of darkness that harms any who touch it. |
| Greaves | Rider's Greaves: These greaves are very tough, made of some of the finest steel around. The material on the bottoms provide stability and support in rocky situations. +6 Dex Power: As long as the wearer has both feet on the ground, they can not be knocked down or away. |
| Boots | Wanderer's Sandals: Straw sandals that actually fit your feet, surprisingly. +1 Dex Handmade Birthday Charm: This charm was given to you on your birthday, and was made for you by Haji-kun hoping it'd bring you good fortune! +3 Dex. Any slot Add-On Item. |
| Miscellaneous | |
| - | Power: This necklace has the power to summon the Rider's demon chariot once per thread. There is no limit to how long the chariot may be used, but once it has been defeated or restored to the gem, it can no longer be used in the same thread. Item Name: Lover's Life-Link Stats: +5 Spr +4 Dex Description: *UPGRADED ONCE* A charm that connects two lovers to each other. It helps the wearers to feel at ease, and makes them feel as though their hearts are really connected. Power: While these are worn by both players, the wearers are unable to die unless both are slain at the exact same time. If one dies while the other lives, they are resurrected time and again. Good Luck Charm: Meant to protect you in battle. Add on Item: Can be worn in any slot along with another item. +8 Wis, +8 Str, +8 Dex, +8 Spr, +8 Con |
| - | Ring of the Gauntlet: For running the gauntlet as well as you did, you earn a ring to assert your manliness! +3 all stats |
| - | Item Name: Wind Manipulator's Glider Stats: + 3 Wisdom , +2 Dexterity Upgrades: +4 Wis , +11 Dex Total Stats: +7 Wis , +13 Dex Description: An intelligently designed glider that with the use of a wind musou or if there are strong currents of wind can allow the user to fly, or glide very long distances through the air. The leather straps enable the user to theoretically be able to attack from above (with, lets say, arrows and wind) Power: N/A |
| - | Susano'o's Ring: +5 Str, +5 Con. Grants the wearer the ability to call storms. Storms reach the player one round after activating. |
| Stored |
**Rider's Set bonus: +7 Dex, +3 Con
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