Post by Sanosuke Yõkai on Feb 13, 2012 17:40:52 GMT -5
Introduction -- My History -- Battle and Techniques -- My Journeys -- Relationships --
My Thoughts
My Thoughts
PERSONOLOGY[/U]
- NAME: Sanosuke Hitori Yõkai
- AGE: 14
- CLAN: Yõkai
- VILLAGE: Furosato
- RANK & PROFESSION: Chukanbushi Middle Samurai/Sentinel
PHYSICALITY[/U]
- HEIGHT: 5''4'
- WEIGHT: 115 lbs.
- APPAREL: As a Samurai, Sano, prefers more traditional clothing than that of a Shinobi, or the more modern concept of ninja. His kimono is blue and white; torso and waist respectively, and is tied in place by a white tassel. On his feet he wears sandals that part in the middle between his big toe and the adjacent appendage. They are wooden and strapped together by white linen. His hair is usually tied up into a ponytail with a blue or black hairband and lastly he bears two katanas that are sheathed and looped within his kimono, on his left side.
- BODY APPEARANCE: Of pale skin, auburn hair and darkly colored eyes, Sano is of a petite and fair build. He could not be mistaken for a body-builder, but nor could he be mistaken for an ill person. Deceptively strong, his frame is both a hindrance and an advantage. People underestimate the capabilities of his youthful body, and often undercut what he is truly capable. Yet at the same time, the school of Kenjutsu he practices is one meant for someone of a large, and heroic frame and as such is quite daunting and physically draining on his stamina.
- BLEMISHES & SCARS: Across the breadth of his left cheek is an X shaped scar, given to him by an overzealous comrade whom struck out in rage against him. Jealous of both his youth and his abilities, he sought to bring a premature end to Sano's life as a Samurai; he failed.
COGNITION[/U]
- PERSONALITY: Sanosuke is a deferential, young Samurai. Holding true to both his own personal morals, and the particular beliefs of his family and clan. You won't catch this swordsman speaking ill of anyone, even those that speak ill towards or of him. Both courteous and thoughtful, some would consider him overly nice, to the point of a fault. They mistake his personality as a weakness, when in fact it is an external coping mechanism. Although a facade, it is an unconscious one; he reveals this to others to prevent intrusion upon his inner self. In that way, he does not like to get personal, and would much rather talk about the simple trivialities a particular day has or will offer. That said, he bears a deep love for his home, and would in turn protect those within it to his dying breath.
Despite his young age, Sano, is mature several years beyond his own; though this is not of his own volition. His natural talent in Kenjutsu, allowed him to rise through the ranks of the Samurai quicker than most, and in order to cope with this cultural shock, he was forced to confront both themes of death and life, earlier than most children his age. This has made him both modest, and self-sacrificing. He understands the difference between a kind act, and one for the greater good. Among the former and the latter, he realizes that certain aspects of his being must be compromised to ensure the survival of both his clan and of course his family, while others still must be given up for the benefit of many.
To protect, to serve and to preserve, a mantra of the Samurai code and one that he follows religiously. As a watchman, he must both see a visitor as a threat, and a potential ally. He must both be wary, and friendly; and more often than naught, consider several possible outcomes to events and conversations. This has formed into something beyond a mere rational comprehension or precept, and into a nimble analytic mind. Trained from childhood, into early teen-hood, he is both disciplined and instructive. Finding joy among the company of others, both younger and older and among those that can learn from what he already knows. - ALIGNMENT: Lawful Good
- ALLEGIANCE: Furosato; Yõkai Clan
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