Post by bladedwind on Apr 16, 2009 18:05:53 GMT -5
[/b] Ichimonji Masaki
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Primary Weapon of Choice: The Katana
Secondary Weapon of Choice: The Kanabo (Oak Club with Iron studs)
Signature Hand: Ambidextrous
Character Type: Warrior
Physical Appearance: Masaki is covered from head to toe in green armor. His black face mask covers his mouth, but leaves his eyes very visible. His helmet resembles a horned demon, and has angles the allow certain weapons to deflect off of the sides, providing well built protection. At his waist, he carries the traditional katana and wakizashi, like every samurai should. On his back, however, he carries a weapon rarely used by the samurai in combat, the dangerous Kanabo. His eyes pierce into people like a steel sword with his intense glare.
Without his armor, Masaki is seen to be quit a handsome individual. Minor scars on his chest and arms show his combat experience, having been slashed on various occasions during his first battles. His long black hair is tied back in either a ponytail or a top knot. He does not abide by facial hair, and makes it a habit to either pluck any he sees off, or to shave it away, even if he must use his blade to do so. He is well built from traveling and dedicated training.
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Weight: 145 Ibs
Height: 5' 5''
Build: Athletic
Background: Born into a prestigious samurai family, Masaki was trained from birth to be the ultimate warrior. His talents soared as a child, and he got used to the way of Bushido early, killing his first man in a duel at the age of twelve. However, he had a few noted weaknesses, such as archery and not knowing a good time to run away. He made up for these weaknesses by excelling in close range combat, especially with the sword and the kanabo. Soon, he developed into a full fledged samurai. However, Masaki did not feel truly ready to serve a daimyo. He felt he had much to learn. Setting out on the road, he became a wandering ronin, searching to improve his skills and to test his mettle.
While on the road, Masaki faced many hardships, such as money, climate, and bandits. However, he never once ran back home; to do so after setting out would be a disgrace to his family name, and no true man ever backed down from a challenge. He began working as a hired sword, lending his skills to villages plagued by bandits. It was not long before his name become known among the people, as well as by several daimyo across the land. Many seek him, but none so far have caught his eye. To this day, Masaki still wanders the land as a ronin, seeking a worthy lord to call his master.[/ul][/blockquote]
