Name: Yamato Shimazu

Faction: Sutomu

Position/Profession: More an onlooker - or a mediator - than anything else, Yamato has for the moment chosen to not take actual sides in the conflict since the current ordeal doesn't actually affect his clan at the moment.

Age: 28
Gender: male
Appearance: Yamato stands just below 6 feet, his clean shaven face has very effeminate features. A small scar on the left side of his mouth has left him with a permanent half smile. His dark, unkempt hair flows down his shoulders more like a mane than any proper haircut. His shoulders are quite thin, but his arms are strong.

Items: Yamato carries the usual katana and wakizashi on his sash - on the right side since he's left handed. His clothes are mostly gray with some dark green here and there - mostly the ends of his sash and linings on his sleeves.

As he had not intended to fight during his visit to Satu Yamato very reluctantly wears his armor - in other words he doesn't wear it unless it's absolutely necessary for his own safety.

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(Without the helmet decoration and the orange cloth and other parts replaced with a brownish-green colored ones).

Yamato is however willing to utilize all sorts of dishonest tricks - be it shards of glass, small rocks or other such - thus he has few small pouches of such items hanging from his sash as well.

Abilities: Quick on his feet - especially without his armor, skilled swordsman - preferring iaijutsu above prolonged combat, exceptional tactician and strategist, good with numbers.

Personality: Yamato is a very talkative person who sometimes unintentionally offends those around him with his jests, under the joking and talkative demeanor works a very sharp and calculating mind - which is something he tries to hide by acting somewhat more immaturely and foolishly than what he actually is.

Biography: Yamato Shimazu is the third oldest son of the current daimyo of the Shimazu clan. From a young age he has had a quite weak physique - forcing him to either settle things very quickly or run for his life. He learned both possibilities very quickly - after all he had two older brothers. What Yamato may have lacked - and mostly still lacks - in physical qualities he very much outdid with both his sharp mind and tongue. When he wasn't writhing poetry or playing go or shogi he was keeping the clan's tax revenues in check.

Some years ago Yamato arrived for a brief visit to Satu - even during the short stay he managed - if not quite befriend - at the least leave a good impression of himself to people he met without exception of clans or social statuses. He arrived back to Satu just under a month ago and has taken his residence under the care of the Sutomu - and he has made it perfectly clear that he and his handful of retainers will do everything they can to not cause an imbalance on the already delicate situation.

Relationship: Though Yamato doesn't personally know anyone in Satu many people atleast remember him and recognize him from his earlier visit.

Marcus XVI said
Name: Toshiro ShimazuFaction: SutomuPosition/Profession: More an onlooker - or a mediator - than anything else, Toshiro has for the moment chosen to not take actual sides in the conflict since the current ordeal doesn't actually affect his clan at the moment.Age: 28Gender: maleAppearance: Toshiro stands just below 6 feet, his clean shaven face has very effeminate features. A small scar on the left side of his mouth has left him with a permanent half smile. His dark, unkempt hair flows down his shoulders more like a mane than any proper haircut. His shoulders are quite thin, but his arms are strong.Items: Toshiro carries the usual katana and wakizashi on his sash - on the right side since he's left handed. His clothes are mostly gray with some dark green here and there - mostly the ends of his sash and linings on his sleeves.As he had not intended to fight during his visit to Satu Toshiro very reluctantly wears his armor - in other words he doesn't wear it unless it's absolutely necessary for his own safety. [imh=http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Uchidashi_dou_(d%C5%8D)_gusoku#mediaviewer/File:Uchidashi_dou_(d%C5%8D)_gusoku.jpg](Without the helmet decoration and the orange cloth and other parts replaced with a brownish-green colored ones).Toshiro is however willing to utilize all sorts of dishonest tricks - be it shards of glass, small rocks or other such - thus he has few small pouches of such items hanging from his sash as well.Abilities: Quick on his feet - especially without his armor, skilled swordsman - preferring iaijutsu above prolonged combat, exceptional tactician and strategist, good with numbers.Personality: Toshiro is a very talkative person who sometimes unintentionally offends those around him with his jests, under the joking and talkative demeanor works a very sharp and calculating mind - which is something he tries to hide by acting somewhat more immaturely and foolishly than what he actually is. Biography: Toshiro Shimazu is the third oldest son of the current daimyo of the Shimazu clan. From a young age he has had a quite weak physique - forcing him to either settle things very quickly or run for his life. He learned both possibilities very quickly - after all he had two older brothers. What Toshiro may have lacked - and mostly still lacks - in physical qualities he very much outdid with both his sharp mind and tongue. When he wasn't writhing poetry or playing go or shogi he was keeping the clan's tax revenues in check.Some years ago Toshiro arrived for a brief visit to Satu - even during the short stay he managed - if not quite befriend - at the least leave a good impression of himself to people he met without exception of clans or social statuses. He arrived back to Satu just under a month ago and has taken his residence under the care of the Sutomu - and he has made it perfectly clear that he and his handful of retainers will do everything they can to not cause an imbalance on the already delicate situation.Relationship: Though Toshiro doesn't personally know anyone in Satu many people atleast remember him and recognize him from his earlier visit.

But my character's name is Toshiro.

Yea, but... umh ^^;; I didn't know that.

I'll change that ^^

Name: Kenji Okuma

Faction: Matsudaira

Position/Profession: Metsuke

Age: 30

Gender: Male

Appearance: Kenji is frightening man, born with one eye blind no one really expected him to make much of himself, but as the years passed and he grew up he formed up to be a 6 feet tall, muscular man with strong facial features. His black eye seem to pierce a man's very soul with it's glare, and his voice could shatter the rest of those remains as he speaks. His black hair is always well kept on a ponytail to keep it from getting in his way and his face is cleanly shaved at all times. There are no visible scars or birthmarks on him at least so far.

Clothing: Usually he's wearing his uniform, which is simple clothing anyone would wear, but with the clan's coloring. Under those clothes though he wears light leather armor for added protection in case of open conflict with someone.

Weapons: Instead of traditional jitte, he carries around a katana and a wakizashi.

Items: Kenji's notorious book of blood where he marks up each and every executed criminal he encountered. It's basically just a small notebook that holds names and a drop of blood from every criminal.

Abilities: Kenji has the ability to frighten those around himself, and he has yet to face a man who could defeat him in single combat. He is also extremely intelligent, nearly enough to act as a strategist, and it's a dangerous weapon since he knows how to use his intellect.

Personality: Kenji is a person to whom everything is black and white. He believes in justice and law above anything else, and follows that path without a question He is well known around the province from simply offering any and every criminal a simple choice, it is either surrender or die. He is also very scary as a person with the way he speaks and thinks, it is usually impossible to tell what's going on inside his head. A man or a woman, adult or child, he has no mercy towards anyone.

Biography: The family of Okuma has been a faithful servant of the clan forever. The male members of the family have always been samurai, merchants or metsukes under the command of the Daimyo, the family is well known from their honorable ways and absolute loyalty. Kenji on the other hand grew a name completely of his own when he became a Daimyo's secret police at the age of 19. Withing the first few years he had eliminated number of smuggling networks and spies with his two comrades. He begun to work alone at the age of 25 when discovering that not only one, but both of his most trusted friends actually were spies from the neighbor provinces, sent on a mission to try and win over the province quietly for both sides. Needless to say Kenji executed them both at the spot, and never again did he accept another person to aid him on his work.

Relationship: He solely answers to the Daimyo himself of his actions. He doesn't want or need anyone for now, not until this conflict is over and he can possibly focus on continuing his family's legacy, yet even if he can't one of his brothers will and sisters will.

You are both approved and good news my net will NOT be getting cut off

Findragon even though I approved you I would like you to add equipment

Geisha Girl said
You are both approved and good news my net will NOT be getting cut offFindragon even though I approved you I would like you to add equipment

Awesome to hear. I left my first post open for you.

Let's see some in characters posts going people.

And thank you nobody

Nobodyman123 said
But my character's name is Toshiro.

Wasn't that his surname? just wondering in know that wouldn't be very likely, then again they may have not written it in a traditional Japanese style.

Well originally my character was going to be Toshiro of the clan Shimazu, but too many Toshiro's would just make things difficult. ^w^

Geisha Girl said
Ummm Headcount?

Still here, just waiting for a good opening, maybe let it get a little more chaotic xD

I won't be posting again till every player has posted

Geisha Girl said
You are both approved and good news my net will NOT be getting cut offFindragon even though I approved you I would like you to add equipment

Fixed, sorry you had to mention about that

Also, I have posted now.

Geisha Girl said
I won't be posting again till every player has posted

You mean in the IC

Yes in the in character.

Geisha Girl said
Yes in the in character.

Crap, I'm not very skilled in the art of writing, I hope I don't derp. :/

LokiLeo789 said
Crap, I'm not very skilled in the art of writing, I hope I don't derp. :/

YOu'll be fine, I have faith in you! :)

Everyone can just chill and relax, take your time with the posts and put thought into them, I'm sure everyone are doing great job

@Andae, I hate to say it but your post won't work, first off I'm trying to keep ninja magic more realistic, cloning yourself like that is well not all that realistic not just by reading a scroll anyways. Second would be the fact that the two clans are NOT at war yet and therefore the Matsudaira samurai would not chase down a ninja just because he is a Fuma and not a Iga.

Geisha Girl said
@Andae, I hate to say it but your post won't work, first off I'm trying to keep ninja magic more realistic, cloning yourself like that is well not all that realistic not just by reading a scroll anyways. Second would be the fact that the two clans are NOT at war yet and therefore the Matsudaira samurai would not chase down a ninja just because he is a Fuma and not a Iga.

Well, I do agree on that ninja magic part, but as for the rest, I'm sure the samurai would not chase the ninja, but Kenji would. That is if the head of the outlaws wasn't right on his face right now.

Not sure why Kenji would either since the Fuma ninja are not considered criminals, nor would it be good for diplomatic purposes... Lord Mitsudaira might get mad if you attacked Sutomu clan members while he is trying to keep peace.