"This blade never gets any lighter."
Name:
Umeda Jiro
Age:
Twenty-five
Gender:
Male
Country of Origin:
Yine
Weapons:
- Daisho. Two blades that symbolize his position of samurai-- the katana and the ko-wakizashi. Each of their hilts are emblazoned with the silver pattern of the Umeda. Jiro doesn't actively use these weapons, only carrying them around at his waist when he's traveling abroad.
- Tachi. The sword which Jiro usually uses. It is a rather plain, double-edged blade.
- Tanto. A small dagger that Jiro has on him at all times.
Equipment:
- Satchel. A medium-sized cloth satchel that contains provisions for both him and his Pokemon. This includes dried meats and a variety of berries. It also contains a few pieces of parchment, a well of ink, and a quill. The satchel also contains small portions of gauze, bandages, along with a needle and thread.
- Coinpurse. A very small purse that he keeps hidden on him.
Hair Color:
Black
Eye Color:
Mint
Height:
5'10
Weight:
153 lbs
Complexion:
Light
Body Composition:
Lean
Choice of Clothing:
For the time being, Jiro's bears rather light armor. His helm obscures his features, but does not block his vision. He is usually always seen armored, and with his visor down, at that. When he is not suited for combat, he wears his silver samurai's obi as seen in the picture above.
Black
Eye Color:
Mint
Height:
5'10
Weight:
153 lbs
Complexion:
Light
Body Composition:
Lean
Choice of Clothing:
For the time being, Jiro's bears rather light armor. His helm obscures his features, but does not block his vision. He is usually always seen armored, and with his visor down, at that. When he is not suited for combat, he wears his silver samurai's obi as seen in the picture above.
Personality:
Jiro is as cold as the northern rains and sea. Due to his aloof nature, civilians prefer to keep him at arm's length. He does not reveal much about his past, often sticking to the same old story of him being a traveling sellsword that wishes to make a name for himself. He keeps his voice at a low level and speaks rather plainly. He has some difficulty interacting with people in a intimate level, such as having private conversations. During these times, he has difficulty finding words, leading to him sometimes stumbling over his sentences. When one gets to know Jiro, they find that he is a rather polite individual who tries to keep his temper from boiling over; despite his seemingly placid attitude, Jiro has a great dislike for arrogance and injustice, and will no doubt speak his mind when instigated.
Short Biography:
The third son of one of Yine's most famous samurai, Umeda Hayato, Jiro always had an eye for adventure. His brothers were raised and trained to become samurai and perhaps even shoguns in the long run, which meant that Jiro was expected to follow their footsteps. He dreamt of bringing even more honor the the family name and help provide a more comfortable lifestyle for his mother, who was constantly ill. At the age of ten, Jiro began to train under his father's supervision. He not only learned how to fend off an enemy with his sword and the help of his Vulpix, but also started to adapt to the lifestyle of bushido.
Jiro was eighteen when he enlisted in Yine's army. However, since the war took place three years ago, the country was in a state of quiet. There were no foreign enemies to fight, so he was told to either help patrol the borders or take up odd jobs on the behest of the army. He quickly proved that he was one of the best men in the army's ranks, not because of his strength and skill, but because of his loyalty, honor, compassion, and devoutness. At the age of twenty-four, he was invited by the emperor to be one of his champions in the Firebrand Tourney. With the help of his Ninetales and Skarmory, he was able to defeat many of the other competitors. Jiro was only bested at the last battle of the tourney, and even then, it was quite the close battle. Upon returning home, Jiro was promoted to samurai, due to the fact that he upheld honor and courage even in the face of defeat.
Unfortunately for Jiro, his glory and fame was short-lived. One day, while patrolling the streets of his hometown, he came across a thief that was stealing from a local fish store. He unsheathed his weapon, telling the thief to stand down. The thief did not comply. Instead, he withdrew a dagger and aimed to pierce Jiro's neck or chest. Seeing that the thief was going for a fatal blow, he quickly cut him down. Yet, the shop owner had not even seen the thief steal his stock, and everyone else was so caught off guard by Jiro's attack, that they thought he had lost his mind and slaughtered a man in broad daylight. Before the city guard could apprehend him, Jiro fled the town. During the night, when everyone was sleeping, he slipped back into his home and packed everything he could. Since his departure from his home, Jiro maintains the facade of a traveling sellsword that has no origin.
Pokemon:
Name:
Kaneki
Species:
Skarmory
Gender:
Male
Ability:
Keen Eye
Appearance:
Kaneki's steely feathers are white instead of gray.
Personality:
Nosy, quick-witted, greedy, selfish, cocky.
Move Set:
- Metal Claw
- Steel Wing
- Swift
- Thief
Name:
Shuhei
Species:
Northern Ninetales
Gender:
Male
Ability:
Snow Cloak
Appearance:
Shuhei seems to be a little lighter blue than most northern Ninetales; he has an almost silvery sheen to his fur.
Personality:
Observant, quiet, adventurous, calm.
Move Set:
- Moonblast
- Ice Beam
- Blizzard
- Extrasensory
Summary:
A ronin who seeks to redeem himself through glory at the Firebrand Tourney.
Other:
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