Shinomori Katsumi {W.I.P.}
Jul 3, 2014 3:16:00 GMT -8
Post by Shinomori Katsumi on Jul 3, 2014 3:16:00 GMT -8
Name: Shinomori Katsumi
Alias: Karasu- Raven/Black Bird (Assassin name); Saito Hiroshi (male persona); Wakashima Karina/Kara/K (street name)
Gang: Unaffiliated/Assassin
Alignment: True Neutral
Fighting Style/Training: Aikido & Ninjutsu skills
Ethnicity: Japanese
Languages: Japanese (fluent), English (fluent), Russian (fluent), Mandarin Chinese (conversational), Korean (conversational), & Spanish (weak/very basic)
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Demisexual (hetero)
Height: 4'8”
Weight: 84 lbs
Blood Type: A
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Auburn
Appearance:
PB: Kitagawa Keiko
Katsumi is petite with a slight, seemingly fragile frame (although upon close observation, it is certainly clear she is strong and athletic.) She is slender and lithe, with long limbs and excellent flexibility. Her tiny form makes her swift and she can be harder to spot.
Despite her nationality, her brown eyes are large and round, almond in shape. Kat's nose is straight and round at the base, and her face is in the shape of an oval, cheeks pronounced and the bone high and defined. The woman's skin is pale compared to her brethren and her lips a soft pink in colour. There are many scars on her back and thighs from being caned and hit with a switch.
Something rather peculiar about Katsumi is that she has no fingerprints; they were burned off when she was a young teenager before she began to go on jobs with her father by him. He was a strict and paranoid man, and so, as a result of his training and insistence, Katsumi thoroughly grooms herself, by both scrubbing and intensive brushing, so there is practically no possibility of leaving any DNA behind. Of course, the concealing clothing covering everything but her eyes would likely have done the trick, but she learned at a very young age to not argue with her father and to follow him and his instruction without question. Even with him dead now for a couple of years and with Katsumi on her own, what he taught her is entirely instilled in the woman, and she still follows all of it to a t.
Voice:
Kat's voice is soft and light, and, while rarely making a peep when in disguise and/or on the job, if the woman is ever to talk, she will speak in a quiet tenor.
Attire:
During jobs, Katsumi ties up her hair, which would otherwise reach to her lower-back, in a tight bun and hiding it beneath her mask, so as to help further hide her identity and to held hide her sex. When out in public, Katsumi will either wear her hair down or in ponytails. Her lighter brown locks have side-swept bangs, and they often cover part of her face, shadowing it.
While on jobs, Katsumi will be adorned all in black; often she is in stereotypical ninja-like gear, and so her identity and features are impossible to decipher. Beneath the getup in case a quick get away is necessary, the woman will be wearing shorts and a blouse and then let her hair down, something expected of a girl her age.
While out in public as herself, Katsumi can wear a wide range of clothing, but only outfits that do not restrict movement. She doesn't really wear skirts or gowns, as she was not allowed to wear them for so many years, and it stuck, but that is not to say there isn't something inside of her that desires to dress up at times.
But, nevertheless, Katsumi is generally found in jeans or pants of sort, or shorts, and all sorts of blouses, generally with a lightweight jacket, where she can conceal her weapons. Due to her scars, when wearing shorts, Katsumi will wear leggings, despite the temperature, and her outfits are always more on the conservative side. She is always in flats, anything that is good for speed and will not hinder her.
Personality:
Asocial: Not to be mistaken with anti-social, Katsumi is an incredibly quiet young woman who greatly struggles on a social level. She is exceptionally quiet and avoids social interaction if at all possible. Not because she is antagonistic towards others or because of misanthropy, but because Katsumi was unable to really develop social skills as a child. Being isolated from nearly all human contact, and forced to stay silent and disengage others (unless to kill or fight), and what contact she had was that of abuse, Katsumi had little understanding of conventional human interaction. Discussions come with great difficulty to her, for she does not understand how to actively engage herself in conversation. She has a general distrust of people due to her father, and it is evident she is at unease when spoken to, and expected to give an answer. It makes her anxious to a degree, and so she will avoid contact when she can, particularly physical, which Katsumi is very visibly disconcerted by. When forced into conversation, her lack of communications skills and understanding of social conventions (in regards to socializing with others) is evident, which can make Katsumi both come across as awkward, shy, and even naive.
Quiet: Related to the first, Katsumi is a woman of few words, more of the observant type through both nature and nurture. It's not that she doesn't have anything to say, but that she was raised to keep her opinions entirely to herself. She would probably talk more, as Katsumi is actually an avid learner and curious, but it takes coaxing and she actually needs the opportunity to do so, to develop relationships and gain trust in someone. Since this has yet to happen, she only says what needs to be said and stays silent the rest of the time. Because she talks so little, when she is forced to speak, she can be quite awkward, as mentioned before. Conversation that isn't geared entirely towards getting a job (or perhaps the most basic actions, such as giving money to pay for groceries and the like) is definitely not her strong-suit, as she has very little practice. Coming up with topics for conversation and keeping them going is something Kat struggles with immensely, and so she tries to avoid it when she can, preferring to do what she does best and was trained to do: keep to herself and not utter a word.
Busy-body: Katsumi is not one to sit idly by and simply relax, as, again, she was raised to believe doing such a thing was wrong. If she is not running around earning money, training, or doing chores, Katsumi is busying herself with cleaning and managing her weapons, preparing cartridges, and mending whatever needs to be fixed. She can always find something to do and will even read if she is stuck somewhere and cannot get out.
Serious: Mostly due to the fact that laughter and smiles were swiftly punished, Katsumi is generally pretty serious, and with what she has experienced, seen, and done in her life, can be rather dark. Jokes are often lost on her and she does not know how to appreciate them. It is not that she hates fun, but simply does not know how to have any. It is something that was beaten out of her at a young age, and it can make her rather awkward in conversation (her general silence helps to make this fact not so obvious.) Overall, Katsumi lacks a sense of humour and even does not know how to smile, as it has been so many years since she has felt joy and been able to enjoy herself. She has a tendency to see the bad in people before the good, unused to kindness and compassion, having always seen the monsters within persons in her lifetime, which gives her a rather grim outlook on life. Katsumi sees life as survival of the fittest, and ensures that she is always at the top of her game. She cannot afford to lose or be weak, lest she be stomped on and ripped apart by the rest of the dogs in the world.
Curious: Despite herself and her upbringing, the woman is curious by nature and is always trying to figure out how things work. Her mind is constantly running, and so she often thinks to herself and ponders over various subject matters. While keeping to herself, she has many questions and is always searching for answers, being an avid learner by nature. Her curiosity will sometimes overcome her silent and asocial demeanor, especially now that she is away from her old home and her father and it has been a couple of years. There are things she undoubtedly desires and longs for, yet isn't even aware of yet.
Distrustful/Wary: Considering the one person she lived with the majority of her life and who raised her was so harsh and even volatile at times, she never really developed the capacity to trust others but herself. She is paranoid about being hurt and controlled again, and so she generally shies away from people. Again, she only tends to deal with them if she absolutely has to. This is also why Katsumi has so many different personas and will not go by her actual name in public, for fear someone from her or her father's past may recognize her; it's also Kat really has no sense of loyalty. She works for whoever gives her jobs and the most money. That's that.
Independent: Due to her harsh upbringing and training, Katsumi was never coddled, not for many, many years. She was forced to be entirely independent, and is undoubtedly a survivalist. While she may not know what most do, especially in regards to communicating and society, and has much to learn, Katsumi is a capable fighter and skilled killer, an incredibly hard worker who will assuredly get the job down and make money, and knows how to take care of herself. She was raised to be self-sufficient, and certainly didn't let her father down in that regard.
Intelligent: Despite not having the best social skills yet, she is a quick learner and very bright. Katsumi makes an excellent student and is very good at problem-solving. She certainly has little difficulty with figuring things out for herself, and is an avid learner.
Quirks:
Technophobe
It isn't that Katsumi is necessarily afraid of technology, but that she is rather oblivious to how much of it works. She knows some of the basics, such as how to make a call and send a text, drive a car, and how to turn on a tv, dvd/vhs player, and computer, but much beyond that and she is rather clueless. Most of her life was spent training and killing, and so she has been nearly isolated from the rising technology. Give her an ipad or an iphone with lots of apps, and it will likely break in her hand. While Katsumi is inherently curious, she does not particularly find technology interesting and so she has not explored much of it, and one would see her researching with books rather than computers. The only thing she is good in this area due to training from her father is disabling alarms, security cameras, and the like.
Sleep/Anxiety
The young woman is prone to night terrors, and memories from her past bring her anxiety (another reason why touch makes her uneasy and she will pull away from people.) It is rare Katsumi sleeps for very long, a couple of hours at a time at most, and she is constantly plagued with nightmares. This only causes her to isolate herself further from individuals and alienates Kat.
Medical
Despite being a killer, Katsumi is somewhat skilled medically, due to being forced to tend to her wounds after beatings and particularly harsh training throughout her childhood. While she certainly couldn't perform surgery, this assassin can attend to wounds and patch them up well, as well as deal with breaks and fractures, and removing bullets.
History:
Stats
Strength: 22
Dexterity: 30
Constitution: 30
Wisdom: 30
Spirit: 30
Bandit Raid! +4 Exp
Ryokan (Bounty) +3 Exp
Fitness Training I +3 Str
Marksmanship Training I +3 Dex
Rebuilding +3 Str
Endurance Training +3 Con
Journey into the Darkness +1 Exp
Stealth Training I +3 Dex
Get Backers +4 EXP
Conquering the Swamp +21 EXP
Cavalry Training I +3 Wis
Marksmanship Training II +3 Dex
Fitness Training +3 Str
Maki Fight +1 Exp
Susano'o Trials +2 Exp (trial 1), +2 Exp (trial 2), +4 Exp (Trial 3), --- For passing three trials +10 Exp
Island Paradise +4 Exp
Back to the Future +4 Exp
Leadership Training I +3 Wis
Leadership Training II +3 Wis
Mind Training I +3 Spr
Fitness Training III +3 Str
Mind Training II +3 Spr
Rank up 1- +1 EXP
Rank up 2- +2 EXP
Rank up 3- +3 EXP
Rank up 4- +4 EXP
Bio Approval Phrase: "Life is what you make of it."
Alias: Karasu- Raven/Black Bird (Assassin name); Saito Hiroshi (male persona); Wakashima Karina/Kara/K (street name)
Gang: Unaffiliated/Assassin
Alignment: True Neutral
Fighting Style/Training: Aikido & Ninjutsu skills
Ethnicity: Japanese
Languages: Japanese (fluent), English (fluent), Russian (fluent), Mandarin Chinese (conversational), Korean (conversational), & Spanish (weak/very basic)
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Sexuality: Demisexual (hetero)
Height: 4'8”
Weight: 84 lbs
Blood Type: A
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Auburn
Appearance:
PB: Kitagawa Keiko
Katsumi is petite with a slight, seemingly fragile frame (although upon close observation, it is certainly clear she is strong and athletic.) She is slender and lithe, with long limbs and excellent flexibility. Her tiny form makes her swift and she can be harder to spot.
Despite her nationality, her brown eyes are large and round, almond in shape. Kat's nose is straight and round at the base, and her face is in the shape of an oval, cheeks pronounced and the bone high and defined. The woman's skin is pale compared to her brethren and her lips a soft pink in colour. There are many scars on her back and thighs from being caned and hit with a switch.
Something rather peculiar about Katsumi is that she has no fingerprints; they were burned off when she was a young teenager before she began to go on jobs with her father by him. He was a strict and paranoid man, and so, as a result of his training and insistence, Katsumi thoroughly grooms herself, by both scrubbing and intensive brushing, so there is practically no possibility of leaving any DNA behind. Of course, the concealing clothing covering everything but her eyes would likely have done the trick, but she learned at a very young age to not argue with her father and to follow him and his instruction without question. Even with him dead now for a couple of years and with Katsumi on her own, what he taught her is entirely instilled in the woman, and she still follows all of it to a t.
Voice:
Kat's voice is soft and light, and, while rarely making a peep when in disguise and/or on the job, if the woman is ever to talk, she will speak in a quiet tenor.
Attire:
During jobs, Katsumi ties up her hair, which would otherwise reach to her lower-back, in a tight bun and hiding it beneath her mask, so as to help further hide her identity and to held hide her sex. When out in public, Katsumi will either wear her hair down or in ponytails. Her lighter brown locks have side-swept bangs, and they often cover part of her face, shadowing it.
While on jobs, Katsumi will be adorned all in black; often she is in stereotypical ninja-like gear, and so her identity and features are impossible to decipher. Beneath the getup in case a quick get away is necessary, the woman will be wearing shorts and a blouse and then let her hair down, something expected of a girl her age.
While out in public as herself, Katsumi can wear a wide range of clothing, but only outfits that do not restrict movement. She doesn't really wear skirts or gowns, as she was not allowed to wear them for so many years, and it stuck, but that is not to say there isn't something inside of her that desires to dress up at times.
But, nevertheless, Katsumi is generally found in jeans or pants of sort, or shorts, and all sorts of blouses, generally with a lightweight jacket, where she can conceal her weapons. Due to her scars, when wearing shorts, Katsumi will wear leggings, despite the temperature, and her outfits are always more on the conservative side. She is always in flats, anything that is good for speed and will not hinder her.
Personality:
Asocial: Not to be mistaken with anti-social, Katsumi is an incredibly quiet young woman who greatly struggles on a social level. She is exceptionally quiet and avoids social interaction if at all possible. Not because she is antagonistic towards others or because of misanthropy, but because Katsumi was unable to really develop social skills as a child. Being isolated from nearly all human contact, and forced to stay silent and disengage others (unless to kill or fight), and what contact she had was that of abuse, Katsumi had little understanding of conventional human interaction. Discussions come with great difficulty to her, for she does not understand how to actively engage herself in conversation. She has a general distrust of people due to her father, and it is evident she is at unease when spoken to, and expected to give an answer. It makes her anxious to a degree, and so she will avoid contact when she can, particularly physical, which Katsumi is very visibly disconcerted by. When forced into conversation, her lack of communications skills and understanding of social conventions (in regards to socializing with others) is evident, which can make Katsumi both come across as awkward, shy, and even naive.
Quiet: Related to the first, Katsumi is a woman of few words, more of the observant type through both nature and nurture. It's not that she doesn't have anything to say, but that she was raised to keep her opinions entirely to herself. She would probably talk more, as Katsumi is actually an avid learner and curious, but it takes coaxing and she actually needs the opportunity to do so, to develop relationships and gain trust in someone. Since this has yet to happen, she only says what needs to be said and stays silent the rest of the time. Because she talks so little, when she is forced to speak, she can be quite awkward, as mentioned before. Conversation that isn't geared entirely towards getting a job (or perhaps the most basic actions, such as giving money to pay for groceries and the like) is definitely not her strong-suit, as she has very little practice. Coming up with topics for conversation and keeping them going is something Kat struggles with immensely, and so she tries to avoid it when she can, preferring to do what she does best and was trained to do: keep to herself and not utter a word.
Busy-body: Katsumi is not one to sit idly by and simply relax, as, again, she was raised to believe doing such a thing was wrong. If she is not running around earning money, training, or doing chores, Katsumi is busying herself with cleaning and managing her weapons, preparing cartridges, and mending whatever needs to be fixed. She can always find something to do and will even read if she is stuck somewhere and cannot get out.
Serious: Mostly due to the fact that laughter and smiles were swiftly punished, Katsumi is generally pretty serious, and with what she has experienced, seen, and done in her life, can be rather dark. Jokes are often lost on her and she does not know how to appreciate them. It is not that she hates fun, but simply does not know how to have any. It is something that was beaten out of her at a young age, and it can make her rather awkward in conversation (her general silence helps to make this fact not so obvious.) Overall, Katsumi lacks a sense of humour and even does not know how to smile, as it has been so many years since she has felt joy and been able to enjoy herself. She has a tendency to see the bad in people before the good, unused to kindness and compassion, having always seen the monsters within persons in her lifetime, which gives her a rather grim outlook on life. Katsumi sees life as survival of the fittest, and ensures that she is always at the top of her game. She cannot afford to lose or be weak, lest she be stomped on and ripped apart by the rest of the dogs in the world.
Curious: Despite herself and her upbringing, the woman is curious by nature and is always trying to figure out how things work. Her mind is constantly running, and so she often thinks to herself and ponders over various subject matters. While keeping to herself, she has many questions and is always searching for answers, being an avid learner by nature. Her curiosity will sometimes overcome her silent and asocial demeanor, especially now that she is away from her old home and her father and it has been a couple of years. There are things she undoubtedly desires and longs for, yet isn't even aware of yet.
Distrustful/Wary: Considering the one person she lived with the majority of her life and who raised her was so harsh and even volatile at times, she never really developed the capacity to trust others but herself. She is paranoid about being hurt and controlled again, and so she generally shies away from people. Again, she only tends to deal with them if she absolutely has to. This is also why Katsumi has so many different personas and will not go by her actual name in public, for fear someone from her or her father's past may recognize her; it's also Kat really has no sense of loyalty. She works for whoever gives her jobs and the most money. That's that.
Independent: Due to her harsh upbringing and training, Katsumi was never coddled, not for many, many years. She was forced to be entirely independent, and is undoubtedly a survivalist. While she may not know what most do, especially in regards to communicating and society, and has much to learn, Katsumi is a capable fighter and skilled killer, an incredibly hard worker who will assuredly get the job down and make money, and knows how to take care of herself. She was raised to be self-sufficient, and certainly didn't let her father down in that regard.
Intelligent: Despite not having the best social skills yet, she is a quick learner and very bright. Katsumi makes an excellent student and is very good at problem-solving. She certainly has little difficulty with figuring things out for herself, and is an avid learner.
Quirks:
Technophobe
It isn't that Katsumi is necessarily afraid of technology, but that she is rather oblivious to how much of it works. She knows some of the basics, such as how to make a call and send a text, drive a car, and how to turn on a tv, dvd/vhs player, and computer, but much beyond that and she is rather clueless. Most of her life was spent training and killing, and so she has been nearly isolated from the rising technology. Give her an ipad or an iphone with lots of apps, and it will likely break in her hand. While Katsumi is inherently curious, she does not particularly find technology interesting and so she has not explored much of it, and one would see her researching with books rather than computers. The only thing she is good in this area due to training from her father is disabling alarms, security cameras, and the like.
Sleep/Anxiety
The young woman is prone to night terrors, and memories from her past bring her anxiety (another reason why touch makes her uneasy and she will pull away from people.) It is rare Katsumi sleeps for very long, a couple of hours at a time at most, and she is constantly plagued with nightmares. This only causes her to isolate herself further from individuals and alienates Kat.
Medical
Despite being a killer, Katsumi is somewhat skilled medically, due to being forced to tend to her wounds after beatings and particularly harsh training throughout her childhood. While she certainly couldn't perform surgery, this assassin can attend to wounds and patch them up well, as well as deal with breaks and fractures, and removing bullets.
History:
Stats
Strength: 22
Dexterity: 30
Constitution: 30
Wisdom: 30
Spirit: 30
Bandit Raid! +4 Exp
Ryokan (Bounty) +3 Exp
Fitness Training I +3 Str
Marksmanship Training I +3 Dex
Rebuilding +3 Str
Endurance Training +3 Con
Journey into the Darkness +1 Exp
Stealth Training I +3 Dex
Get Backers +4 EXP
Conquering the Swamp +21 EXP
Cavalry Training I +3 Wis
Marksmanship Training II +3 Dex
Fitness Training +3 Str
Maki Fight +1 Exp
Susano'o Trials +2 Exp (trial 1), +2 Exp (trial 2), +4 Exp (Trial 3), --- For passing three trials +10 Exp
Island Paradise +4 Exp
Back to the Future +4 Exp
Leadership Training I +3 Wis
Leadership Training II +3 Wis
Mind Training I +3 Spr
Fitness Training III +3 Str
Mind Training II +3 Spr
Rank up 1- +1 EXP
Rank up 2- +2 EXP
Rank up 3- +3 EXP
Rank up 4- +4 EXP
| Slot | Item(s) |
| Head | |
| Hat/Bandanna | |
| Glasses | Assassin's Goggles: Bad-ass goggles... for assassins! Stats: +3 Wis, +2 Dex Power: The wearer's vision is enhanced, improving their aim. All things that that could be seen as distractions - dirt, debris, mist - are nullified from their vision, and they can make a mental mark on one person at a time. The mark is visible even at great distances, and they have a 95% accuracy rating on this target. |
| Mask | Shinobi Mask of the Far-Seeing Eye: A dark mask covering the lower-half of the face. There are intricate designs of white swirls. Stats: +5 Wisdom Power: Upon intense concentration, the user can see any potential threats, such as traps and hidden enemies, and the layout of whatever area she may be in. |
| Torso | |
| Shirt | Fool's Wrap: This cloth contraption helps flatten the chest, making the wearer faster and all the more confusing to viewers. Stats: +5 Dex Upgrades: +9 Dex Total Stats: 14 Dex Power: Gives an additional +15 Dex to the wearer. Is she lightning? Not quite. But pretty damn fast. |
| Jacket/Coat | |
| Neck | Healer's Necklace: This necklace is held together with a thin, but durable iron chain. The medallion attached to it seems to make the wearer feel... better. Stats: +5 Con Power: Once per thread, the user can heal herself from all wounds made in that thread. Or, she may heal someone else. The wounds can be as little as paper cuts, to raising someone from death. |
| Arms | |
| Arms | |
| Wrists | |
| Gloves | Assassin's Gloves: These gloves are very durable, keeping the hands safe, and give the user a good grip, making climbing and aiming while on the move much easier. +3 Str +3 Dex Upgrades: +9 Dex Total Stats: +3 str +12 Dex Power: Blocking with the gloves nullifies all damage. |
| Rings | |
| Legs | |
| Pants | |
| Shin | Assassin's Greaves: These shin guards are surprisingly tough, made of leather, tightly laced, and with some strong metal. The material on the bottoms provide stability and support in rocky situations. +6 Dex Power: As long as the wearer has both feet on the ground, they can not be knocked down or away. |
| Shoes/Boots | |
| Belt | |
| Miscellaneous | |
| - | Cheetah Beretta 84f (w/ silencer): A semi-automatic pistol, chambered for the .380 ACP cartridge with a double stacked magazine with 13 round capacity. It is a smaller gun, making it a good fit for its petite user, who carries 4 cartridges, as well as one already in the weapon. Easy to conceal, it is easy to carry in streets on her person, and quiet with the silencer, making it perfect for her work. +8 Str when firing, +4 Str when striking. |
| - | Assassin's Blade: There is no guard on this blade, making it require a very strong grip to avoid cutting your own fingers. Considering its small size, it is easy to conceal, and is sharp enough to slice through flesh like butter and bone. +4 Str. |
| - | Amethyst Earrings: Shimmering amethyst set in sterling silver, the jewels seem to give the user a sense of calm, peaceful strength, and contentment. Stats: + 5 Spirit Power: N/A |
| - | Wind Manipulator's Glider: An intelligently designed glider that with the use of a wind musou or if there are strong currents of wind can allow the user to fly, or glide very long distances through the air. The leather straps enable the user to theoretically be able to attack from above (with, lets say, bullets and wind.) Stats: + 3 Wisdom , +2 Dexterity Upgrades: +4 Wis , +11 Dex Total Stats: +7 Wis , +13 Dex Power: N/A |
| Stored |
Bio Approval Phrase: "Life is what you make of it."
