Name: Yamamura Seishiro

Appearance: Seishiro is unremarkable at first glance. Tall, but not too tall, strongly-built, but not bulging with muscle, without close examination he could pass for a student athlete. However, he does have several peculiarities. He has shining golden eyes, like a cat's, that are not hidden by his limiter, and so he will sometimes wear contacts in public to cover them. He carries many scars all over his body, including his face, as a result of the power of his bloodline and the training he underwent in his upbringing. Seishiro's dress sense is a bit eccentric, as he likes punk-style clothes, featuring a lot of leather, studs, spikes, chains, and silver jewelry.

Age: 16

Gender: Male

Backstory: The Yamamura bloodline is as ancient and storied as Hunter bloodlines come. However, they have faded into the realm of myth over the last few centuries, and have been thought to be extinct by many. In a long-distant year, the Yamamura clan heard tell of another bloodline of hunters, their name lost to history, conspiring to bring a powerful and malevolent Youkai into the world. Rather than let this catastrophe come to pass, they went to war against this enemy bloodline, and eradicated them. However, when the other bloodlines called upon the Yamamura to answer for their deeds, they could not prove the other clan's wrongdoing, as the perpetrators had all been killed. Those that had participated in the purge were marked as Youkai and executed, which combined with the casualties from the battle, greatly diminished their bloodline. The Yamamura faded into obscurity, and were thought to have quietly gone extinct.

However, this was revealed to be untrue as Seishiro emerged to join the Hunter's Club. He had spent his early childhood as the rest of the remaining Yamamura had in the intervening years; in secrecy and seclusion in distant places such as mountains and forests. Seishiro had grown up with no other children, with his father as near-only human contact. There he had been tutored and trained in the ways of the Hunter, with shocking success, and yet his isolated upbringing has made him a bit eccentric, like someone lost out of time. Even though he is overwhelmed by modern city life, he is eager to make new friends among the Hunter's Club and regain the honor of his fallen bloodline.

Hunter Power: The bloodline of the Yamamura is strange and considered disturbing by some. They have been known to call it "Death Eater" (死食べ), which is as accurate a description as any. If Seishiro becomes wounded or otherwise damaged by some form of attack, he can "savor the taste of death," and develop an adapted resistance to that attack. This only lasts as long as he can concentrate on the "taste of death," and so the time and number of adaptations he can manifest are both limited by his concentration and willpower. At the present moment, he can juggle three in his mind at once, but he is training to improve. If need be, he can "consume a bitter death," to completely heal from what would otherwise be a fatal wound, but this does not provide him with a resistance to the damage that would have killed him, and is exhausting, thus hampering his power until he can rest.

Techniques: Seishiro's fighting style is classically trained, almost antiquated, but is highly aggressive, relying on his ability to cheat death to deal the most possible damage.

Hari (針): Seishiro kicks off with tremendous speed, diving toward an enemy sword-first, like a wasp hunting a fly.

Sengiri (千切り): Seishiro delivers as many cuts as he can in as short a time as possible, his blade becoming a barely-visible whirlwind, hoping any will find purchase and deliver Blood Shadow's venom.

Haru (駆る): Seishiro's primary unarmed technique, similar to Hari, where he closes distance with his foe at maximum speed to kick them into the dirt.

Heirloom: The heirloom Seishiro carries is Blood Shadow (血影), a strange, antique katana. Its metal is old and dark, and veined with strange channels and symbols. It has no crossguard, and the wrappings about its hilt are wine-red and ragged. Upon activation, Blood Shadow pricks Seishiro's palms with hidden needles in the grip, and channels his blood up into the blade. Like its master, Blood Shadow savors the taste of death, and inflicts this taste upon his enemies. Whatever sort of creature Seishiro has adapted to become more resistant to, his blood becomes a deadly venom against. The more he has adapted himself to face this particular foe, the more potent this poison becomes.

Skill: Seishiro is rather self-sufficient, and adept at rural living. Given that he lived alone with his father, he is used to doing a lot of housework. Besides that, he has near-encyclopedic knowledge of vintage music, movies, and other pop-culture, as these were all he was exposed to during his isolated upbringing.

Limiter/Charm: Seishiro's limiter is a skull-shaped silver ring he wears on his left hand. The charm for Blood Shadow is as antique as the blade itself, and takes the form of a tarnished silver hair-pin that Seishiro keeps stuck through the lapel of his jacket.

Theme Song: I picked two what of it

Most of the boys won't ever cross this line,
If they all wanna die dead broke that's fine that's fine,
Everybody's got their limits,
Nobody's found mine

Dead I am the dog, hound of hell you cry,
Devil on your back, I can never die

Name: Jack Whitestone

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Backstory: The Whitestone family have a deep history rooted in Britain. Spanning back generations from when Knights would take the mantle of what is now known as the Hunters, the Whitestone clan was one of the few Hunter families in England. Having such a family does come with it's perks however, and Jack was afforded a life of luxury and well-being since birth. With so much wealth, it was entirely possible that Jack could've grown up to become a spoilt brat however his parents made sure this would not be the case. Afterall, the Whitestones not only had the responsibility of being Hunters but also to uphold their prestigious name.

While growing up on his family's estate, Jack was schooled by a variety of tutors and was also taught how to play the Violin by his Mother. Lady Victoria Whitestone also taught Jack proper manners and etiquette as well as teaching him (Non-Japan land language) for his schooling in (Non-Japan land). His father, Sir Charles Whitestone, oversaw teaching Jack how to fight and how to be a Hunter and taught him hand-to-hand combat as well as how to use his Heirloom and Power. The Whitestone fighting style is primarily focused on boxing but Jack hopes to learn new fighting styles and incorporate new strikes like some kicks.

When Jack was old enough, the Whitestones decided that it was time that the family learnt from new environments and he was being prepared for the High School, having heard that there was a Hunter's group with many students making up it's members. Jack eagerly hopes to learn as much as he can and hopes that people will see past his family's wealth and heritage.

Hunter Power: "Knight's Vow" is the signature power of the Whitestone house and is passed on from generation to generation. Knight's Vow allows the user to summon an ethereal barrier that is shaped like a heater shield and bares the family crest, a roaring lion in the center with two medieval gauntlets crossed beneath it. The barrier is large enough to protect Jack and one ally behind him, however it is possible that this could be increased. The amount of damage it can take is limited however, and Jack cannot move while summoning it.

Techniques:
1. Zephyr Blow- Jack backsteps before taking a big step in and delivering a huge body blow with his right fist and releases a blast of energy, knocking up his opponent.

2. Hailstorm- A flurry of left jabs, charged with electric energy, that blitzes his opponent.

3. Excalibur- Jack charges his right fist with electricity and aims a cross shot to the head. This is his most powerful attack and is usually used as a finisher but it also expends most of his energy.

Heirloom: Jack's heirloom, the Iron Guard, is a pair of gauntlets and armored boots that can charge themselves with electrical energy. Despite appearing to be made of metal, they are surprisingly lightweight for Jack. Even without the energy, they still empower Jack's strikes to be twice as hard as any Hunter without a similar Heirloom.

Skill: As mentioned, Jack knows how to play the Violin and enjoys playing it from time to time.

Limiter/Charm: Jack's limiter is a pin of his family crest that was handed down to him. The charm for the Iron Guard is actually a pair of white formal gloves and a pair of black oxford shoes.

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Backstory

When Soga Emishro was first brought into the world by his Hunter mother, and human father, his warrioress mother began to see her life of violence and endless fighting, though noble in its pursuit secondary to her desire to raise of a family. Soga Namomai was her given name, and she was young, and had only just recently attained the rank of Nenshouha leaving many in the Hunter's order to question her motivations for cowardice, or even disloyalty against her sacred oath and ancient lineage. She remained a Hunter for two years more on her friend's urging, but loathed departing from her young son and newborn daughter on missions, not knowing whether she would return to them, and having to constantly lie to her husband with feeble explanations for her extended absences. At last Namomai could bare the stress no more and opted to retire from service altogether, even if it meant giving up the life and powers she loved for the people she loved. Branded a traitor she was excommunicated and barred from ever using her powers of life giving again. She deigned it a good time to leave the hustle and bustle of city-life where so many memories lurked, and moved with her burgeoning family to a small plot of grazing land, starting up a cattle ranch in the mountains where they might live in peace.

Although he knew nothing of his wife's abandoned secret life, or the mysterious Youkai that threatened the world, Soga Emishro's father worked hard to provide for his small yet growing family, and was successful in his simple work. Never once did he suspect his son would grow into fiery young hunter destined for a life of battle. Namomai watched with pride and dread as her son showed signs of inheriting her powers, until at least she could deny it no more and began training him in the ways she saw fit, contrary to what she learned from the Hunters' Order. She taught him to fight and use the sword, but to never draw his blade in anger or conceit. She taught the eager Emishro how to manifest his powers, how to control them with the proper reverence demanded of him. Emishro was both smart and mature for his age, a quiet and rational young boy who took his mother's lessons to heart and adopted them into his daily life. Yet the boy's blood burned with the fire of male youth, and he longed to use his powers to fight the Youkai as his mother once did. Nevertheless he respected his mother's wishes, remaining on the farm and helping his father with the ranch, whilst training by night and in secret with his mother, always wearing the limiter as Namomai required.

Despite her care in keeping him hidden, and the remote and small community within which they lived Namomai could not keep her son secret from the Hunters forever. Emishro was discovered, and when the Hunters came they demanded he either give up using his powers forever, or join them so that he could be trained "properly." Faced with such a difficult choice in abandoning his newfound powers Emishro asked for three days to deliberate, which was granted. Emishro spent those three days in heavy internal debate, wondering whether he should make the same choice as his mother forfeiting his birthright, or take the oath. Finally on the eve of his final day he told Namomai of his final decision, which to his surprise she accepted, asking only that he remember what she taught him, and to never dishonor his family. Then she presented him with the Soga Sword, the heirloom whose bloody story went back farther than written or oral history could even recall. When sheathed within its charm it appeared as nothing more than a tiny penknife, but when drawn shone like frozen fire. It was a simple weapon of the Samurai, a single edged cutting blade, with a rounded guard and a two handed black leather bound hilt, but in its simplistic nature rested a deadly beauty.

Emishro accepted the gift with grace, before embracing his mother, abandoning all semblances of reservedness. The next day he departed, telling his father and little sister he would be attending a school for gifted learners in the big city, which was entirely true, even if it left much untold. The entire thing lay far beyond where Emishro had ever ventured before. It was a tearful goodbye when Emishro left, his little sister jealous and heartbroken at his sudden departure, his father confused and sadden by how fast his son was growing up, and a dreading Namomai, who knew the truth and the danger Emishro was getting himself into.

The Hunters soon discovered Emishro was already familiar with his powers, and possessed the skills of a competent warrior. They determined he would need little formal tutoring and decided to place him in the Hunter's Club, where other young Hunters might keep an eye on him and where Emishro could continue advancing his own abilities with the aid of his peers. The next day they put him on a train with directions, a few hundred yen bills, and an uncertain future in the Hunters Club.

Hunter Power

Healing _ Gift

Very much a supporting role Emishro's powers are all externally based, allowing him to affect others, nearby or at small ranges if they are in sight while giving him no capacity to affect himself or his own hurts. As the name implies Emishro can heal others with ease ranging from terrible life threatening wounds and diseases, to minor coughs or bruises. He can also imbue other gifts, affecting skill or personality of those he chooses to impart his gift upon, making them more skilled fighters or charismatic speakers, or even craftier thinkers than they normally would be. The affects are not permanent except for the healing, and Emishro must maintain eye contact on, or in the case of healing physical contact with the subject in order for the magic to do its work. Furthermore Emishro cannot restore life, nor heal someone who is already dead. While any surface whether transparent such as water, or a person viewed through a visual display cannot be affected by his gift.

Heirloom

It is a simple sword, a weapon of the old Samurai passed down for generations from Hunter to Hunter. It is plain steel, and though it seems to shine brighter than any sword should its blue-grey metal gives off no light. A circular steel guard protects the hand, and upon it chiseled into the metal is a rough inscription in some long lost forgotten language, presumably the weapon's original name. Its hilt is made of wood, replaced countless times over the centuries and re-wrapped in black leather cured and gathered from Emishro's own childhood home. The weapon is nothing more than a sword in the hands of most, but when wielded by Emishro it absorbs the blood of enemies and gives him restoration equal to the wound it delivered. Presumably a deathblow could even restore Emishro's life, though it is unknown, as it is near impossible to test.

Skill

Raised in the mountains in a rural community Emishro is accustomed to hard and rustic work. He can handle most animals including cattle, sheep, and chickens, while also being able to saddle and ride horses. His home cooking could use some serious work, but he knows how to hunt and skin a deer and angle a fish and cook both over a fire. Besides practical outdoors knowledge he has become quite good at getting an old engine to run, at least for a few miles after preforming the task several hundred times on the beat up old family truck.

Limiter/Charm

Emishro's limit is a pair of glasses, whose lenses prevent his powers from manifesting. The can be easily removed and slipped into his pocket should the need arise, as he does need to wear them in order to see. His charm is a sheath for his sword, which transforms the weapon into a small penknife, which when drawn materializes into a full sword and scabbard.

🗡 Name: Shuro Murota
🗡 Gender: Female
🗡 Age: 17

🗡 Hunter Power: The Murota family has always had a knack for playing with fire, in all the implications that comes with it. Shuro is no different. Known as Homura, or 炎, Shuro can manifest black magical flames hot enough to burn clean through the flesh of most Youkai. Whether it’s actual fire or perhaps a well of darkness taking on the shape of it is a Murota mystery, though nothing changes the fact it burns and hurts like hell. Although she’s not limited to her Heirloom in conjuring the dark flames, she prefers to use them in conjunction to her family weapon. That said, she’s not above lobbing a glob of fire at the face of people who annoy her, especially other Hunters. After all, they can take the heat.

🗡 Techniques: As per natural of a Hunter, Shuro holds a display of fancy tricks and techniques involving her Hunter Power and Heirloom. At the moment, she only knows three cool enough to use in public.



🗡 Heirloom: The name of the Murota Heirloom is Alastor. Taking the shape of a jet-black blade, the weapon was passed down from generations of Hunters within the Murota family, finally finding its craft be worked by the newest and youngest of them. Unfortunately, Shuro treats the blade more like a prop to bully Youkai with rather than the respect the sword deserves, though perhaps she’s bonding with the blade in her own way…? Regardless, Alastor possesses the unique ability of absorbing heat in all manners of form, growing hot enough to the point only a Murota by blood can wield it without serious injury.

🗡 Limiter: Outside of combat and her Hunter duties, Shuro’s Alastor takes the form of a small keychain. The sword shrinks down as a chain envelops around its handle. It’s usually found in Shuro’s pocket or spinning around her fingers. The blade itself isn’t sheathed however, making it a very convenient box cutter. Some would say that’s not the proper way to treat Alastor, but such is life.

🗡 Background: For the longest time, and for as long as Shuro bothers to remember, the Murota family has always dabbled in the practice of supernatural and mystique. Youkai hunting was only natural to their blood and the black blade Alastor has proven to be the family’s go-to tool in their extermination. It was only natural then that Shuro developed powers of her own and was the next in line to take Alastor’s blade for herself in becoming a Hunter in the modern day. There were immediate problems regarding her inheritance, however.

They were more so behavioral, and could be tuned out in time of course, but the fact remains. It wasn’t long before Shuro found boredom in her tasks of being a Hunter, brushing over the strict family guidelines of their Heirloom for nature of using Alastor in her own way. It’s not impossible to say the girl holds some form of resentment towards her family, especially to the elders and their strict methods of practice.

Perhaps that’s why she found refuge and some community within the Hunter’s Club. Being the stubborn and aloof family, they are, the Murota family has naturally declined assistance and interaction with other Hunters unless absolutely necessary. So then, to hear Shuro was the first to openly mingle with others of their craft was near-blasphemous to say the least. Yet even the Murota family can acknowledge the times of change and the ideal proposition of putting themselves out there.

It’s because of Shuro’s natural affinity and skill of their family Heirloom, despite her unorthodox methods, that have allowed her to slowly drag her family out the shadows and into a more public space. At least among other Hunters. Though truly, she could care less for all the politics of the Murota name, especially their stuck-up ways. So long as she’s finding some enjoyment out it, she’ll continue to bet for the Hunter’s Club and let such communion guide her path in life.

🗡 Skills: As one can imagine, Shuro is quite the adept cook…if one likes their food burnt and permanently charcoal. If nothing else, she makes for a useful heater and never fails to warm people up; not counting the times she accidentally burned them. Without her powers, she’s a decent baseball player, taking great interest in the sport. More than one time, she’s used Alastor as a baseball bat.

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Name: Fujiwara Isana (藤原イサナ)
Gender: Female
Height: 163 cm
Weight: 52 kg
Age: 17

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