❰ MINAKO ARISATO ⟡ TEEN - FEMALE ⟡ PERSONA 3 PORTABLE ❱
Personality:
Minako used to be a very free-spirited soul. She was someone who could find happiness in many things, and was always there for those who needed a smile or reassurance. But after seeing so much happen to her friends, after defeat at the hands of life, and after being unable to overcome her own insecurities, well, she's a different person now.
While not overly stoic, Minako is much more quiet and less social than she used to be. She is unfazed by injury and death, and finds things most would find bizarre to be the norm. In a way she's depressed, though it isn't as serious a case as others might feel it. With her old life ripped away from her, for the first time ever she feels like life simply isn't worth living anymore. It doesn't help that she keeps an (admittedly harmless) gun on her person, to summon her personas.
Though not exactly an amnesiac, she finds a lot of things about where she came from hard to remember. She has completely forgotten about her other personas, the only surviving one being Thanatos, as well as some of the finer details of her friends. Such a dramatic change has naturally turned her into someone else, though with enough of a push, one might still find the old Arisato within.
Background:
Minako Arisato's story was ending when she was engulfed by light. She was on a bench on the roof, with Junpei of all people looking over her. The first one to remember. She felt so tired, she just wanted to fall asleep in his lap, even as the rest of the S.E.E.S members came sprinting up the stairs towards the two.
She was going to confess.
She was going to tell him how she really felt. While she still could.
And they were going to be happy. Everyone. It was all over.
No more constant nights out late in Tartarus, working to the bone to advance a few floors up the endless tower. No more days stressing about tests or homework or student woes. No more having to listen to someone else's problems, to help them through tough times, even if at times she just wanted to break down and cry while speaking with them. No more pain.
The light came down from the sky, and began taking everything away. Iwatodai, then the school, the students... When it made it to those on the roof, Minako could hardly move. She could hear a scream, Fuuka's scream, followed by silence. Akihiko next. Mitsuru, Yukari, Aigis, then Junpei. Even though it happened so fast, it was like everything was in slow motion for her, like it had been the past month. It made it all the more painful, knowing everything she had worked for to protect, everything she fought for the entire year, was gone. Nothing could stop the light. Not even The World.
Specialty: Summoner / Leader
Level: 1
Experience: 0/10
Powers:
Thanatos: The Greek God of Death incarnate, Thanatos is the symbol of the 13th tarot card appropriately titled "Death". He is a powerful physical and magic bruiser in his home series, able to deal great slash and dark attacks, with a major weakness to light. He can inherit access to elemental attacks of different types and use all to an average degree. However, he is much weaker as he appears in the RP, severely weakened by both the Light itself as well as Minako's shallow resolve. He has access to the moves Cleave and Bufu; the former being a slashing attack that lightly damages the user, but has weak power, and the latter is a weak ice attack which saps the user's stamina.
Strengths:
Naginata Skill: Minako is incredibly proficient in using the naginata, having had to learn how to fight with it on her own so she could be of use during Tartarus expeditions. Needless to say, she is quite capable with similar polearms as well, save for thrusting polearms like lances and pikes.
Leader: Being the team leader of the Special Extracurricular Execution Squad gives you some insight in how to handle and manage a team in real time. She can think ahead, guide, and most importantly rally, which makes her great at keeping a battle under control. And if it ever loses control, she has the level head required to make smart, split-second decisions that minimise injuries.
Intelligence: It cannot be overstated how academically and socially inclined Minako is. She's smart in many areas, from battle tactics and mathematics to handling emotions and understanding the problems of others. Her diligence in her studies, as well as real-world experiences and battles in Tartarus, created someone who is much more intelligent than they should be for their age.
Leader: Being the team leader of the Special Extracurricular Execution Squad gives you some insight in how to handle and manage a team in real time. She can think ahead, guide, and most importantly rally, which makes her great at keeping a battle under control. And if it ever loses control, she has the level head required to make smart, split-second decisions that minimise injuries.
Intelligence: It cannot be overstated how academically and socially inclined Minako is. She's smart in many areas, from battle tactics and mathematics to handling emotions and understanding the problems of others. Her diligence in her studies, as well as real-world experiences and battles in Tartarus, created someone who is much more intelligent than they should be for their age.
Weaknesses:
Physical Frailty: In the month leading up to her seniors' graduation, Minako's physical state worsened considerably. She now has to deal with weaker muscle strength as well as lethargy, both of which will seriously hamper her physical ability. Using her persona drains her physical strength as well, so at times she will have to use her polearm of choice for support, barely able to stay standing. Fainting from overexertion won't be uncommon, either. I'm open to have this a weakness that can be overcome or keep it permanently, whichever works best.
Willpower: Minako used to have an incredibly strong and sturdy willpower. She had drive, she had passion, and she had the mental fortitude to keep at it. Now, the redhead is left with nothing. Mental attacks are incredibly potent, she can no longer shake away her fears and insecurities, she constantly doubts herself, and gives up as soon as difficulty comes about. She might be able to recover some of her passion if she ever found her friends, but for the time being, Minako has fallen into despair, and isn't getting out of it. One could say she has developed Apathy Syndrome, the same syndrome she fought to defeat all year.
Fear of Guns: Funnily enough, this doesn't apply to her S.E.E.S pistol, though if she sees a firearm it will affect her in some way. Maybe dredge up some bad memories if used by a friendly, or freeze her still if used by an enemy. If a gun is pointed at her with the intent to harm, or at least intimidate, it's incredibly likely Minako will break down and cry.
Willpower: Minako used to have an incredibly strong and sturdy willpower. She had drive, she had passion, and she had the mental fortitude to keep at it. Now, the redhead is left with nothing. Mental attacks are incredibly potent, she can no longer shake away her fears and insecurities, she constantly doubts herself, and gives up as soon as difficulty comes about. She might be able to recover some of her passion if she ever found her friends, but for the time being, Minako has fallen into despair, and isn't getting out of it. One could say she has developed Apathy Syndrome, the same syndrome she fought to defeat all year.
Fear of Guns: Funnily enough, this doesn't apply to her S.E.E.S pistol, though if she sees a firearm it will affect her in some way. Maybe dredge up some bad memories if used by a friendly, or freeze her still if used by an enemy. If a gun is pointed at her with the intent to harm, or at least intimidate, it's incredibly likely Minako will break down and cry.
Spirits:
Kindred Spirits:
- Junpei Iori - Minako's closest friend and longtime ally, she began to develop feelings for him, even as he fell in love with another girl. The girl in question, Chidori, gave her consent for Minako to 'look after Junpei' before she died, trading her own life for his. Yet with how she is now, could Minako ever hope to live up to his image of her?
- Morgan - A tactician from another world, Morgan shares many of the same qualities as Minako, hiding them behind a playful facade. He is looking for his mother, father, and sister, who were all taken by the light in this world.
Inventory:
- Iron Naginata: A simple wooden naginata with an iron blade. Kinda sucks, but it's better than nothing.
- Evoker: The infamous S.E.E.S pistol used to evoke a persona. Works as intended: to terrify and traumatise.
- Headphones: What good P3P protagonist doesn't bring their headphones and trusty MP3 player?
- Soma: A lucky leftover from Tartarus, thankfully not needed during the Battle of Nyx. Will completely reinvigorate allies and heal all injuries, though she only has one...
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