Character Description Thread

[Evil Bob]

Please post a small description of your character here with important info people will need to interact with him/her.  Including skin, hair and eye color, size, dress, any marks on the character, how they hold themselves, what items they normally posses.  All that good stuff.  Keep it short and if you can, include a picture.

Edit: Also please include what company you are with in the description.

[Yoritomo Virendra]

Name: Yoritomo Virendra
Clan: Mantis   Profession: Sailor
Gender: Female   Age: 19   Height: 5'2"   Weight: 110lbs   Eyes: Black   Hair: Black
Status: Single

Description: Virendra is your typical Mantis sailor bushi. Her skin is slightly darker and her hair is slightly lighter than your average Rokugani, a testament to her time spent aboard ship. Her clothing is sensible and her hair is kept tied back, usually in a braid or ponytail. Virendra's reputation as a ruthless sailor preceeds the woman however, usually to disastrous results.

Background: Virendra is the exact middle child out of five. Her older sister and twin (slightly older) brother were both fostered to the Unicorn as part of her parents' wedding contract, while her two younger brothers are currently serving in Second City. Her mother is a former Moto (who had a strong passion for the Ivory Kingdoms) and her father is a former kobune captain, who is now close to retirement.

The young Mantis never stood out during her training, even though it was understood that she would be taking her father's position as captain of the White Storm upon his retirement. A vessel which has been under the care and control of her family since before the Mantis were even a Minor Clan. When she reached her gempukku, Virendra was duly apprenticed to the captain of the Daikoku's Heart, a Tortoise merchant vessel. She stayed only a year, furthering her education in commerce, before being called back to the Mantis fleet and the Thunder's Fury.

The Fury saw most of its use as an escort ship for merchants and travelers voyaging from the Isles to the mainland. It was during one such run that the vessel was attacked by a group of ronin pirates, engaging the much larger ship in a deadly battle. By the end of it, more than half of both crews were either sinking into Suitengu's final embrace, or laying on the deck of the Fury, mortally wounded. Virendra, the captain, the ship's Moshi priestess and a young Scorpion Emerald Magistrate were only a few of the survivors (aside from the captured pirates) left standing. No one, save Virendra herself, knew that she never gave the order to kill the pirates, and it was here that her reputation as a ruthless and savage sailor began.

Virendra put the incident behind her and continued on aboard the Fury. Eventually, word of the wild stories surrounding the battle reached the Yoritomo's ears, much to her great embarassment. The stories had painted her as some sort of (in her mind) monster, while the truth is the woman would hardly dare hurt a fly. The stories have called into question her reports on the battle more times than Virendra cares to count, and caused a few minor scandals in various ports along the Rokugani coastline - most notably in the Crane and Phoenix lands.

Virendra is quite new to the Imperial Legions, her admittance coming shortly before the brigade was sent north to Dragon lands. She has reason to suspect the Mantis, her father in particular, were quite eager to give the woman a break from sea life in the hopes of restoring her name.

Family: Father: Yoritomo Tomi  Mother: Yoritomo (Moto) Monisha  Sister: Moto Kyou  Twin Brother: Moto Hayate  Brother: Yoritomo Daijiro  Brother: Yoritomo Nitish

Please note, members of the South Company know Virendra's account of what happened on the Fury. Whether they choose to believe it or not is up to the player.

[Toritaka Kaemon]

Name: Toritaka Kaemon
Clan: Crab
Profession: Nikutai/Tracker
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 190 lbs
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black topknot
Status: Single

Description:

Kaemon is not as big as your average Hida, but what he lacks in stature he makes up for in muscle bulk.  He is imposing and knows how to use that to his advantage, often standing tall, proud and mean over anyone whose attention he is trying to get.  He wears his hair in a simple top knot and rarely takes it down for washing.  His armor is the first thing on him in the morning and the last thing off.  He has been known to sleep in it on occasion.  Also, besides his daisho he is nearly always carrying his mai chong in hand.  He will leave it outside of the tent when visiting with superiors, but it is a distinct weapon and pretty much everybody knows whose it is.

Another glaringly noticeable detail about Kaemon is that he is always watching.  When his eyes move over a person, the look goes through them, into them around them.  He watches the horizon, he glances at the ground.  Occasionally he will close his eyes and concentrate for a moment but he is still probably looking at you when he does so.  The man takes watch very seriously and even though a nikutai is not generally expected to perform watch duties he will sometimes make rounds to ensure those on watch are doing an adequate job.

[Yoritomo Amano]

Name: Yoritomo Amano
Clan: Mantis
Profession: Your guess is as good as his
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 165lbs
Eyes: Green
Hair: Dark brown
Status: Single

Description: Amano does not appear terribly interested in grooming himself. A permanent layer of rust-flecked stubble adorns his jaw, its length varying daily according to his mood. Atop his head is an unkempt head of short, unruly brown hair. Above his strikingly green eyes are expressive bushy eyebrows that augment the warmth of his perpetual smile. He prefers to wear a loose kimono of dark green trimmed with silver and a pair of baggy black hakama, which lends a bit more mass to his slender frame while disguising well-toned muscles.

[Shinjo Shu]

Name: Shinjo Shu
Clan: Unicorn
Profession: Duelist/Yojimbo, Duel Judge, Nikutai
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Height: 5'9''
Weight: 160 lbs
Eyes: Aqua
Hair: Black, shoulder length, often worn in a ponytail
Status: Single

Description:
The first child of Shinjo Riou and Shinjo (formerly Kakita) Haruka, Shu moves with a fluid grace few can match.  He tends to be introverted and has an interest in the Hare Maiden Usagi Hibiki who he met one summer while the two of them were studying Iaijutsu as part of an exchange program with the Kakita Dueling Academy, and it is not at all uncommon to see Shu composing a letter to his love.  Shu also tends to be an optimist and tries his best to encourage those in his unit and his optimism is a ray of hope to those around him

[Toku Shokami]

Name: Toku Shokami
Clan: Monkey
Profession: Bushi (Formerly Magistrate)
Company: North
Age: 26
Sex: Male
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 155 lbs
Eyes: Black
Hair: Black and very short
Family Status: Married and currently expecting


Description:

Shokami is a man with a runner's build. He constantly exercises by running, knowing that stamina is directly linked to a fight. He's a simple man, wearing sturdy clothing, and favoring his Clans' colors over anything else. He usually has a gentle smile on his face, and is noticeably kind to the entire Legion, but pokes gentle fun at South Company. He carries a scarf under his armor, and can be seen constantly viewing the inside of his helmet. He's quiet and unassuming much of the time, but when fighting does not know how to back down. He tries to resist, but tends to be a bit of a busy body and sticks his nose into most problems, he makes an opinion and then speaks it clearly.

He wears the Toku Bushi mon on his right, and his Family mon on the left. He carries a worn and beat up war fan on his left side, next to his wakazashi.    

[Mirumoto Asahi]

Name: Mirumoto Asahi
Clan: Dragon
Profession: Tactician
Gender: Female
Age: 19
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 138 lbs
Eyes: Grey
Hair: Black
Status: Single

Asahi is a tall and lean Dragon, though surprisingly tough due to her Hida heritage. She's a bit on the plain side, but one would always remember how... Serene and trusting she looks. A practitioner of Niten, Asahi always keeps her daisho at her side. She often times wears unseasonable clothing in the winter, seemingly not bothered by the cold as much as the average person.

[Kitsune Hajime]

Name: Kitsune Hajime
Clan: Mantis
Profession: Scout and Explorer
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 140 lbs
Eyes: Green
Hair: Reddish-brown
Status: Single

Hajime is a man of a slight, if toned, build.  His eyes are perhaps the most expressive part of him, always diligently scanning the area he finds himself in to try and spy something interesting, but he often wears a scowl around others.  Hajime wears a somewhat unkempt beard but keeps his hair short.  He wears the colors of a Kitsune in the standard reds and browns, but accepts a few concessions of Mantis green in his armor.  The mon of the Kitsune family rests over his heart while that of the Tsuruchi Bounty Hunters claims a place opposite.  Hajime carries a daisho as well as a yumi and arrows in a quiver strapped to his back.  He is rarely, if ever, seen without a wiry red-furred akita named Sumi.
Hajime is not known to be very personable, rarely, if ever, speaking unless spoken to except when issuing a report.  He seems to prefer the company of his dog to other people, and he takes his job as a scout very seriously. 

[Akodo Inuichi]

Akodo Inuichi

Gender: Male
Age: 19
Weight: 180
Height: 5'10"
Build: Athletic, very well toned
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Marital Status: Single


Akodo Inuichi is one of the finest examples of a lion you will ever see. Standing tall and showing signs of a vigorous training regimen, none can doubt his nature as a bushi. This hair is normally tied back in a pony tail in finer settings or simply held from his eyes by a band when in the field. His clothing consists of greens, light browns, and the occasional gold spot with the imperial and lion mons located appropriately. The cut of his clothing is efficient and good for movement.

Items normally in possession: Yumi, Arrows, wakizashi(tied to back when in the field to avoid movement issues), mask(when in the field)

Inuichi will attempt to be somewhat personable but one can clearly see that he finds his peace in the wilderness on the path of duty than in the finer court settings of the empire.

[Shosuro Zhelazo]

Name: Shosuro Zhelazo
Clan: Scorpion
Profession: South Company
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 140lbs
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Status: Please, my friend, don't be so pedestrian.  

Description: Lithe, fierce. A smile that could make Benten swoon. The easy grace and composure of someone who has never seen battle. If anything bothers him, he refuses to let it show. His face is expressive and his manner friendly. Perhaps too friendly; Perhaps too charming.  He wears a mask of silk across the bridge of his nose, a nod to his vanity. However, he is quick to laugh at himself as well as others. His clothing, immaculately clean, tumbles leisurely across his body.

“Why did I have to be born a Scorpion? Surely it is an offense to the kami to hide a smile like this.”

[Kakita Miki]

Name: Kakita Miki
Clan: Crane
Profession: Duelist/Bushi/Nikutai/Yojimbo
Gender: Female
Age: 18
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 97lbs
Eyes: Light brown/gold
Hair: Light brown
Status: Single

Description: A lithe, middling size woman, with fine bones and graceful features. Miki keeps her hair relatively short, by Rokugani standards. Her gaze is intelligent and quick, though she sometimes seems withdrawn. She is usually garbed in soft pink, with the crane mon in powder blue across her back. She rarely is adorned with cosmetics, and seems much less polished than a typical crane maiden.

[Seppun Shin]

Name: Seppun Shin
Affiliation: Imperial
Profession: Soldier
Gender: Male
Age: Forties
Build: Robust
Eyes: Onyx
Hair: Amber Black
Marital Status: Married

Shin is a career soldier, and he bears all the marks of one. His face and hands were roughened by the weather and toils of the years spent serving the glory of the Empire. His eyes are dark and deep, ponds of memories of the darkest days Rokugan has ever faced. The old man served among the guards long before the coming of the Destroyer, and his service with the Imperial armies protecting the lands and the people of the Empress has been long. Shin's body isn't what it used to be. Not only the old age, but the War itself left a trail of scars and wounds. He has some difficulty moving without his cane, and the aches turn almost unbearable in the heat of the summers and the humidity of the autumns. Yet, the old soldier serves on. He may seem distant, cold and harsh to many, yet his first priority is to ensure that the armies of Her Highness stay sharp and ready for whatever new enemy surely awaits the Empire in the future.

[Kitsuki Masakaze]

Name: Kitsuki Masakaze
Clan: Dragon
Profession: Bushi - Suzaku Company Gunso
Gender: Androgynous. Crossdresser? Trap? Do you dare ask?!
Age: Early 20s? Hmm... it's difficult to tell
Height: 5'10
Eyes: Grey
Skin: What little of it is ever on show is quite pale
Hair: Pitch black and quite fine, long section on the back with shorter bangs to the front
Status: Single

Masakaze is an odd one. A gunso for a medium and heavy infantry squad within the Imperial Legion. An odd bushi of indeterminate gender who wears baggy clothes, is almost perpetually in armour, is quite tall and happy hangs around with even the worst elements in the army yet... Masakaze always addresses themself as one. One has strange habits and feminine features too. Sometimes one's nails will be painted. One always smells nice. One has a gentle voice and laugh for the most part. Yet one is so boisterous at times and fine with fighting. Is Masakaze a cross dressing girl, a trap of a man or something else? Nobody is quite sure. Perhaps not even Masakaze. The gunso's habit of wearing a mask at times doesn't aid the situation, nor do the covering clothes and armour or one's ability to laugh off questions.

Masakaze is quite easy going and charismatic and only rose to the rank of gunso near the end of the fighting. One is quick to tell a joke or laugh and enjoys playing pranks on others - for them to learn from their mistakes and to gain insight into themselves of course. Behind this more relaxed atmosphere is a keen thinker, tactician and someone unusually gifted with words. This Kitsuki would have made a great courtier if not for their penchant for sword play. The gunso has no visible scars or wounds. Indeed, none of those in the gunso's squad can remember the gunso being wounded in battle. Masakaze has a very slim build, perhaps even thin. Finally, the gunso sometimes enjoys answering questions with a question or posing a riddle. This person is an oddity even to other Mirumoto trained swordsmen...

Masakaze can be seen with one's swords most of the time along with heavy or light armor, along with various customised wide based kimonos that dance with the wind. The armor shows that the gunso takes the job and its risks seriously. Indeed, it appears to be one of the few things that one does take seriously. The gold trimmed armor is very noticeable, as are the blue and hold handled blades - one in a deep blue, one in a deep black saya.

[Kaiu Yosai]

Name: Kaiu Yosai Clan: Crab Profession: Smith/Artisan/Siege Engineer Gender: Male Age: 28 Height: 5'11" Weight: 180 lbs Eyes: Black Hair: Black Status: Married Description: He is a man with rough stubble as if he has no time to shave. He his roughly a little taller than average with dark hair and black eyes. The smell of the forge can always be found around him as well as soot that is always present on him. He tends to dress on the practical side. His left leg is fake from the knee down with a turtle motif carved into it. The same motif carries over onto his cane that he has.

[Moto Wake]

Name: Moto Wake
Clan: Unicorn
Profession: Cavalry Bushi/Berserker/Flutist
Gender: Male
Age: 28
Height: 6'2
Build: Massively Muscled
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Black
Status: Single

Impressive might be a kind word to describe Moto Wake though terrifying is not an uncommon choice either.  His massive size, dwarfing even many Crab, combined with the coarse, wind weathered, features of the Moto and the scars of many battles cast the warrior in a grim light.  His black hair is kept short and uneven, cut by whatever blade happens to be on hand at the time.  His blue eyes betray the distant gaijin blood of his Moto ancestors.  Any revealed skin is scattered with minor scars, including a rather intense burn on the left side of his neck, reminders of many a reckless charge in battle.

Those who have served beside Wake would be well aware of the strange duality of his nature.  

In battle the Moto is reckless and brutal, prone to grinning and laughing like a madman as he cuts down the enemies of the Empire.  He throws himself fully into battle with no concern for his own well being and, while he follows orders, they are interpreted as directly and bluntly as possible.  Many wonder how someone so uncaring for their own safety could have survived both War of Dark Fire and the Plague War but Moto Wake is a veteran of both and has served in the Legion for most of that time.

Outside of battle, however, Wake is a calm soul and slow to anger.  When playing the flute, which is most occasions he is given free time, he could be called downright serene and the music he creates is complex and beautiful.  It is only when faced with anything bordering on treason or blasphemy that the hint of his berserker spark begins to show again and it is well advised to keep such topics out of earshot of the Moto.  His devotion to the Empress and the Empire is clearly fanatical and he is zealous in the enforcement of her laws.