Username:
Ambra

Name:
Akane Kibe

Age:
22

Gender:
Female

Class:
Myrmidon

Rank:
Member/Recruit

House:
Aseryo

Weapons:
Killing Edge

Appearance:
Standing at 5'6, Akane is around the average height for a woman her age. If one were to describe her in one word, it would be voluptuous; her body is not lithe or lean, but curvy and sexually attractive. Her legs are long and toned due to being put through hard labor and her arms seem strong enough to carry a sword or two. Her long, silky hair is tied up in a taut ponytail most of the time, and so, not many have seen it loose. Akane's eyes appear to be a dull amber color in bright light and pale brown in dim light. Her outfit consists of little cloth and armor due to the fact that she prefers to stay light on her feet rather than being dragged down by her clothing. However, her choice of attire is not so scant as to make her appear ridiculous.

Akane bears several scars ranging in size beneath her garbs. She takes great care as to not let them be seen by the public, as she feels as they are hideous to look at.

Personality:
Akane can be considered a proud individual; she is someone who will most likely never hang in shame or defeat. This may be because she is one of the few swordswomen in Ostaria, especially in Sariwon. She is often the one to strike the first blow and be the last one to retreat from the battlefield. It is difficult to get her to back down from a heated argument or change her opinion about a topic. There are some that dislike her due to her stubborn and fiery personality. She prefers to ignore such people and does not confront them unless they get on her nerves. Despite her pride and stubbornness, Akane greatly dislikes when she does not understand something.

As a flirtatious woman, Akane delights herself by making the most stoic of men fluster and falter in her presence. Some of her targets have sought to pursue something more with her, but she rarely stays interested about one man for longer than a month.

Short Biography:
Akane did not have a cheerful childhood, as all innocent children should have. Her father had wished for a son before she was born, and so he did not treat her well in any way. He was cold-hearted towards her, barely caring if she hurt herself while playing or disappeared for hours within their small home. While her mother disagreed with his choice to be insensitive and uncaring towards the small girl, there was little she could do. Their arguments would be loud and heated and yet her husband would not change his mind about their daughter. To him, she was a disgrace, someone who would always disappoint.

When Akane was ten, her father shoved a makeshift sword in her hands and forced her to spar with him. He would not hold back as they trained, and often, she would return with large bruises and scratches on her body. Her mother was shocked that he would do such a thing; she abhorred the fact that he would hurt their own child, no matter the gender. Yet, she did not dare to confront her husband, who had turned bitter and violent due to his wish gone ungranted. She simply tended to Akane's wounds when she came back home and avoided her father whenever she could.

As the years passed, Akane became more and more familiar with how to handle and use a blade. At the same time, her father became more and more brutal with their training, eventually switching out the makeshift swords for real ones. Her deeper wounds, which were once scarce, became more frequent. It was obvious that her father took out his frustrations on her during their sparring matches, and frankly, she had enough of it. When Akane was seventeen, her father and her underwent a severe confrontation. Their argument became extremely heated, and her mother quickly tried to extinguish the disagreement. In his rage, her father struck her mother, and it was then that Akane became enraged herself. She pulled an ornamental blade from its display piece in the corner of the room and slashed her father's arm open.

Both of her parents were shocked that Akane's anger had reached such a fever pitch. Soon after the argument dissolved and her father's arm was tended to, he quickly disowned her as his daughter and cast her out onto the streets. All she had was the blade that she had harmed her father with and the clothes on her back. She roamed Sariwon in search of work, wondering where fate would take her. Eventually, she became a sellsword, becoming somewhat popular due to the fact she was a female swordswoman. Though, she would not stay in one place for long; she disliked working with the same employer for more than a couple of years, and her adventurous heart would then take her elsewhere.

When she received word about House Tosen and House Aseryo seeking recruits for their cause, Akane set out towards the closest one.

Username:
RainDash

Name:
Karesh "Rabbit" Salib

Age:
24

Gender:
Male

Class:
Thief

Rank:
Member

House:
Carnesale -> Aseryo

Weapons:
A pair of steel daggers and a couple throwing knives. The latter are mostly used to cut purses.

Appearance:

At first glance, people mistake Karesh as a pirate with his bandana and garb. This isn't true, as Karesh has never been on a boat and probably never will. He wears two gold earrings; one in each of his ears. He usually wears green, to match his eyes. While his clothes aren't in bad condition, they have seen a lot of wear just because of his profession. Karesh is slightly more tan than his picture implies, because he lives in a desert.

Personality:
Cocky and sarcastic. Karesh was hired because he's good at what he does and he knows it. He is confident in his abilities, but yet he doesn't boast about them a lot in bars. He tends to keep that he's a thief to himself unless he trusts the people he tells completely. Of course, by being secretive, he can move a lot easier in a crowd and avoid being caught. At first glance, most people just assume he's a confident pirate, but he's pretty plain in appearance and polite but not memorable. To friends and enemies he's wily and the most sarcastic person they've ever met. Or they would, if he had any friends or enemies. Karesh plays dumb most of the time, asking things to be explained to him in small words, but he's fairly intelligent on his own. He's made it this far on his own wits and charm.

Short Biography:
Karesh started out the way most people start a career in thievery. He was poor, young, and a little bit stupid. At the ripe age of ten years old he was out on the streets and took some money and survived. He was confronted later by a large band of thieves looking for talent. After time passed people in the group became jealous and set him up on the biggest job and score he could have achieved. Karesh was to steal from The Great House Carnesale and to get out without getting caught. He managed to do most of the job without getting caught, but at the last minute was tipped off. The House was impressed and decided to hire Karesh on to steal from other houses and to scout. Karesh enjoys his current employment.

Other:
"Yep, I'm just that good. Never doubt it."

Username:
RainDash

Name:
Ryoichi Aseryo

Age:
26

Gender:
Male

Class:
Lord

Rank:
Lord

House:
Aseryo

Weapons:
Broadsword

Appearance:


Personality:
Patient and kind, Ryoichi is the type of person who most people immediately find charming and sweet. Ryoichi has always believed that peace will prosper and that effort can allow it to happen. Ryoichi can be very persuasive and even sometimes intimidating. He is very good at manipulating people into doing what he wants, but tries to do it as little as possible to keep people from realizing the truth of what he has done. He works hard to keep a gentle ruler image, and it shows.

The downside is that when he gets mad, he gets mad. Ryoichi doesn't stand for lawlessness and lack of regard for life. He can be brutal to those that he deems evil and conniving to get them out of power. Ryoichi, when he has a grudge, will always double check his facts and actions, to ensure that this is the right course of action politically. However, when he cannot be sure of his choice he is insecure and frightened, and obsesses to prove that it had to be done.

Short Biography:
Ryoichi was always going to be the runner up child. His brother, born shortly before him, the twins were decided upon one factor. Their hair color. Ryoichi had been gifted with a platinum white hair color, while his brother Ryouichi was born with black hair. The foreign hair color of Ryoichi caused him to be publicly announced as dead while his brother was named heir. The twins, except for their hair color, were identical and sometimes couldn't be told apart when Ryoichi was older. Tt was decided then and there that Ryoichi was to be the body double for Ryouichi, and so the two brothers, inseparable when in the castle, grew up together on courses on etiquette and everything you would need to learn to be a Lord. Thus Ryoichi would have a slight difference in his name's spelling so he wouldn't give away the ill omen that he was.

The secret of House Aseryo was kept secret through any means necessary. Including disallowing Ryoichi to ever have a window open in his room or whatever room he was in, dying his hair black, and keeping him on the grounds inside the castle. This led to a somewhat lonely childhood, but it was alleviated by the fact that he and Ryouichi we close. The two brothers were inseparable troublemakers, but despite the many reasons that the ten year old Ryoichi might have had a reason to be upset with his parents, he never acted out without Ryouichi by his side.

That all changed when Ryouichi and Ryoichi turned fifteen and Ryouichi was sent out on fighting missions and when he returned, Ryoichi was sent on risky diplomatic missions. Ryoichi secured important allies and played his hand at being a debonair mystery man while his brother was out on the field keeping the dominion safe from its enemies. Things worked smoothly, and they communicated through letters all while each worked to ensure that everything would be fine.

At twenty three, Ryou, as he was called by Ryoichi, was engaged to a wife and was set to all but retire Ryoichi. The plan was to wait a bit longer and then tell the populace the truth about the twins, then allow Ryoichi to live his own life and be at peace. The Tosen ruined that plan. His parents were killed by an accident following a small skirmish between the Tosen and the Aseryo which caused Ryou to ascend to the throne quicker than planned. The terror felt by the alliance promised that any more chaos would ensure the destruction of the House.

Shortly after Ryoichi volunteered to help from the shadows, and pose as his brother when needed, Ryouichi was killed. It was sneak attack by Tosen as he was returning from his appointment as Lord of the House. Ryou never saw it coming, and soon it was Ryoichi who was left to pick up the pieces. He took over his brother's role completely, using a version of the truth, Ryoichi claimed that it was his body double, his twin brother who had died in the attack with Ryoichi's wife. Ryoichi had been sent home early due to concerns about the demon attacks.

This version of the truth worked, and Ryoichi was left with a grave and more power than he'd ever wanted or needed. He vowed to run the House better than their parents and slowly allowed himself to show his true hair color, claiming it as a sign of the Gods that he was meant to rule. Since then he has worked to repair relations with House Tosen to provide a unified front for the war on the demons.

Other:
Ryoichi enjoys gardening.
Ryoichi still has traces of dye still in his hair.

Username:
Kal-El
Name:
Ryuske Aseryo
Age:
22

Gender:
Male

Class:
Myrmidon

Rank:
Member

House:
Aseryo

Weapons:
Ryuske wields dual silver single sided swords akin to Katana but wider at the blade. For now he has deemed them as the Blades of Justice.

Personality:
Ryuske is very dedicated and determined to his career to maintain peace, sometimes employing illegal and morally dubious tactics (like torture) but ultimately for the good of world. Despite his dark past and serious work, Ryuske has displayed a sense of humor. Although possessing great hate and anger towards the corrupted, he has proven himself a very caring and selfless person, constantly putting his life on the line to save innocent lives and bringing the most dangerous individuals to justice for society's protection.

He has proved to have a great love for humanity, which was instilled by his mentors. He has a very dynamic personality. His passion and intensity make him strong, although he has always had difficulty finding direction in life. Ryuske is also very skeptical and is described as a very complicated man. A very few can discern what is he thinking.

Short Biography:
Ryuske was born as a son of the Aseryo house, a prestige not many could honor. From a young age, the boy was taught in the art of war to turn him into a suitable general and future Lord. War was always necessary in these lands and they hammered it into his head except his mentors always made sure he understood the love of humanity. Ryuske was smarter then most thought leading him to have an understanding of the human nature and upholding justice. He had seen men and women die in combat to his adversaries and it helped shape him in wanting to finally establish peace in the lands. It would take years, he knew, but nonetheless Ryuske would try. Now with two prominent Houses coming together, he believed this could be the key to shaping this world into one of justice.

Other:
"My swords are tools for justice."

Username: Nate
Name: Takasu (Taka or Takun with really close friends) Tosen
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Class: Lord
Rank: Lord

House: Tosen

Weapons: He uses a Katana with a dragon etched Saya (scabbard) and Tsuba (handguard) and the Sageo and Ito (Cord and Braid respectively) are in the color of his house. He has a matching wakazashi and tanto.

Appearance: minus the weird rocky stuff. His hair has been white since birth, a blessing of the gods according to his parents, however he has never seen it as such. He does not look as old as in the picture however the years of stress of lording for House Tosen has caused his face to appear a little older with wrinkles around the eyes and forehead however he still looks like a strong and able lord.

Personality: Takasu is a very stoic man, years of protecting and lording over his house have left him rather introverted. He is generally a quiet and calculating person and very stern. His punishments are strict but fair. He sticks to his honor and the honor of his house ensuring that in all of his actions he is never a disgrace to his name or house.

Short Biography: Takasu was born to the late lord of House Tosen as the second son of the prestigious family. His father died when Takasu was 13, his older brother was 20 and take the title of Lord. Takasu began to serve under his brother as the Lord's hand when he came of age. He served faithfully for two years before a skirmish in one of their boarder cities killed his brother. Now being the oldest heir of the house Taksu became the new Lord at the same age his brother did, 20.

As a boy Takasu learned the arduous and tedious skills of politics, deplomacy and economics. Alongside his brother he also learned to use a sword and ride horses. Through his many years of practice and training he learned respect and honor. When he became Lord he pushed for tighter stricter laws to deter crime and keep his people united. He increased taxes slightly to raise funds to strengthen defense along the boarders and he ruled on the principle of honor and loyalty. But despite his strict rulings and discipline he was fair above all else, he treated his people kindly knowing that without them he would not be a lord.

Other: “By the honor of my house and my father who gave it to me I mustn't fail.”

*holds out hand* You didn't see a double post.

Username: Nate
Name: Aero
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Class: Archer
Rank: Member
House: Aseryo

Weapons: He keeps weapons simple and light. He carries a custom crafted longbow made from one of the strongest trees of his home land. The bowstring is made from Esus Flax, a special plant that only grows along the rivers of the south, it is strong and flexible which makes it a favored material in most Opradan masterwork bows. The bow has etched vine patterns on the front and sides and along the handle with an Opradan archer’s prayer written in their runic language. He makes his own arrows in his spare time typically using wood he has gathered himself and materials he makes out of the animals he hunts. He always tries to keep about 30-50 arrows in his quiver at all times. Along with his favored bow he carries several throwing knives attached by an animal leather bandolier wrapped in an ‘X’ shape around his abdomen, these knives typically are not used unless he needs to as they are specially made. The handles are carved animal bone sanded and smoothed to a fine quality, the blades are simply treated and folded steel. Finally, fitted next to his quiver he carries a single short blade sword with a carved wood handle and a steel blade. He keeps the sword in the chance he finds himself in close combat.

Appearance:
Alternative view He also wears a scarf matching the color of his clothes with a hood that he often wears when outside.

Personality: Aero is a very lighthearted young adult. He is open and friendly, even to those who would be called enemies. He enjoys the thrill of combat and the intricacies of conversation. He is not one for diplomacy as his lack of experience with the delicacies of the other Houses’ relationship with each other. He is often seen as lazy and aloof, seen relaxing in trees or places only accessible by climbing. He loves climbing and exploring new places, often getting into trouble when he is caught climbing buildings he shouldn’t.

Short Biography: Aero was born in Oprad to House Esus, he spent his early childhood learning their culture and rituals. He hunted and tracked animals, learning to climb trees and venture over terrain that most would find difficult. As is custom for his people he left his village when he was 11 to prove himself a man. He stayed in the forest for a year, fending for himself and getting to know the terrain of his home country better. He was not forbidden contact with other tribes, in fact it was encouraged to bolster inter House relationships. He met some of his greatest friends on his trial. He returned to his village when he was 13, a little longer than is typical however this was no problem. Aero was changed on his journey, though. While it is common for his people to have a sense of exploration and adventure he wanted to go further than any of his people had ever gone. He wanted to travel across the western mountains and explore the world, see what it had to offer and hunt in the forests that existed beyond, to see the rivers and mountains and meet people that were so foreign to them. He left his village when he was 18 with the blessings of the House lord, he was given the Lord’s bow as an act of faith and friendship. Aero then made his way south through the forests, following the river until he met the river that would lead him west. It took him a year and a half to finally reach the mountain’s edge. He began the perilous climb over the mountain with excitement. He crossed over quickly, traveling alone made the trek simpler, he was now in Sariwon. After a year of traveling within the strange country he came across a knight of the House Aseryo. This knight viewed elves as an omen of fortune and allowed Aero to accompany him as he travelled, at the prospect of this Knight showing Aero the world Aero quickly pledged his allegiance to the knight, swearing his bow to protect the knight and his men. In turn this implied his allegiance to the House and when Aero learned of this he did not mind. It was an excitement to him, and one he believed was part of his adventure.

Other: “Gods guide my arrow, let it fly straight and true, let it pierce the heart of my target and give a quick death, may my target suffer not, as is your way.” – Opradan Archer’s prayer.