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[krogothwolf]

Name: Yatsume Yojimbo
Side: Light
Race: Human
Age: 22
Appearance: He?s 5?11 and has a black beard and Long Black haired tied in a braid. Piercing Blue eyes that seemed like they saw straight into your soul. Wears a Blood red top for his Hakama with Black pants. Weilds twin Tachi?s that are both strapped at his left waist.
Weapons:
Garou: An Enchanted Tachi with a wolf head hilt. This blade?s enchantment is a desire for blood. The more blood it drinks the sharper the blade is giving it an ability to slice through almost anything. This is also it?s weakness as if it does not taste blood it?s blade will dull slowly, making it harder to cut with
Okibi: An Enchanted Tachi with a dragon head hilt. This blade?s enchantment is fire. It?s blade leapts with fire when held in Yojimbo?s hand and unsheathed. He is protected from the intense flames. When the hilt is not held in his hand or sheathed it?s flames are smothered, though it will smoke if it?s hilt is grasped while sheathed.

Special Skills:
Super Strenght: Yojimbo is powerful. His Strength is increased 6 times that of a normal human. He is able to lift over 700 pounds. His small wiry frame hides the fact from his enemies he is blessed in such a way. His blows from his swords are incredibly powerful and with his enchanted blades can shear through a tree trunk with a one handed swing from one of his blades.

Inhuman Agility: Needing to close the gab to enemies quickly, Yojimbo developed his reflexes and sense to such that he cna move quicker then the eye can follow. Allowing him to dodge and evade incoming attacks.

History: Yojimbo is from a family who has had a long line of warriors. He received top training in all categories. Though he did show a quick enough mind and had a grasp of tactical warfare, his true talent was with a blade. He was extremely skilled with twin tachi?s that they quickly became his weapons of choice. He quickly outdistanced his masters in that aspect of his training and became one of the most feared members of his father?s warriors. It was during one of his routine assignments that his life would be given a true purpose.

He and one of his friends had been assigned to escort a visiting dignitary to his father?s estates when two crazed creatures attacked. They moved insanely fast and were powerful. Though Yojimbo was able to defeat one of them, his friend was not so lucky. He was killed by the creature he faced and that one also killed the dignitary. Yojimbo charged the creature in rage and vanquished it in the end, but not before it howled and spoke of the Demon King coming to seek vengeance on everyone.

Yojimbo returned to his home to bring the grave news to his father. Silent for the report his father turned and opened the wall without saying a word and presented Yojimbo with 2 swords. ?These blades will help you in your mission? His father said as he handed them over. ?You must find others like you and assist in stopping the madness that will come.? With that his father bade him to head out into the world, to find others who are tasked with the same goal and protect this world from the destruction that the Demon King will bring.

[Teal Mage]

Alright then, mage character time! I tried to use common words in place of the Japanese ones - especially for the clothes. I'm not very knowledgeable about traditional Japanese fashion, so I'd more likely mix the terms up and make it more confusing than it'd be if I, well, didn't.

So anyway, Old School Mage Character time! I suppose it should be stated that Kami are manifestations of the power of nature - roughly equilivant to spirits in western myth, but that's an oversimplification.

Still, for the profile's sake, that'll do.

Name: Kobayashi Ryou
Side: Light
Race: Half-Demon
Age: 19
Appearance: Lightly tanned skin, straight blue-black hair hanging loosely past his neck, golden eyes. Slim build, handsome features, slightly taller than average. Clothing includes a wide sleeved and white trimmed back overrobe, with the stylized image of a gold eye on the back; robe is normally held closed by a white thread at his waist. Wears loose black pants and a deep gold shirt beneath under the coat. Carries a black sheathed dagger in his sleeve.

Weapon:
Ritual Dagger, A single edged dagger, blessed to counteract harmful curses (or, in some cases, blessings) laid upon an object or a living creature. To dispel a curse on a human, they must be stabbed. Purifying an object requires the blade to be heated; which makes it burst into white flames. Doesn't inflict extra damage to demons. Normally carried in a simple black sheath.

Special Skills:

Environmentalism, By manipulating the Kami around him, Ryou is able to exercise a degree of control over the environment around him. This ability's effects vary heavily place-to-place. Most manifestations of it will be as a weak form of elementalism (bursts of wind, tree roots tripping people, the ground rolling like water, etc), but there are some more esoteric applications - like using a river Kami to protect himself from fire, or a wind Kami to erect wards. If there aren't any Kami around, Ryou can't use this ability.

Mysticism, Using his demon blood augmented will, Ryou can - often indirectly - influence the events around him. In practice, that usually manifests as spells of protection, healing, luck or binding. Using catalysts, like a lock of the target's hair, their true name, or a circle drawn in the dirt, can amplify the power of whatever Ryou does. Unlike Kami manipulation, any kind of Mysticism is draining - it draws directly from his own energy. The discipline is also highly symbolic; harmful spells are especially strict in their requirements for some kind of connection to the target.

History: Descended from a long line of spiritualists with unnatural inner strength, Ryou was trained from a young age in the mystic arts and destined to, one day, become a village shaman. Under the instruction of his mother and grandfather - both renowned mystics in their own rights - Ryou completed his training quickly. Afterward, he was sent to another village to study under a friend of the family, an elderly priestess, to obtain more practical experience. For all his talent, he was far from ready to take care of a village.

Two years have past since he left his family home, and he's learned a lot about the world, and himself, since then. Now, he's worrying about the strange whisperings from the Kami, something seems to be happening, and it isn't good. With the strength of his spiritual powers, Ryou feels obligated to get involved. Whatever that means.

Extra: Ryou's really much less than a half demon, as the demon blood has become thinned substantially since it was first introduced into the family line. His eyes and hair color are the only real signs that he's supernatural - beyond his inner strength. I suppose you could say he's only 1/16 of a demon. Consequently, he isn't much better than a human in battle, unless you count magic.

[Krylo]

Name: Kenikua
Side: Dark
Race: War/Sword Demon
Age: 985
Appearance: Kenikua appears to be an almost unnaturally thin man, with a tattered hakama, and a straw hat, with long black hair that hangs loosely down his back. He wears a sword on his right hip, which seems to suck in the light around it.
Weapons: Jinitami--Whenever a swordsmith creates a masterwork weapon, they also create its 'opposite', a blade to hold all the spiritual impurities so that their true blade may be purified. Jinitami is the sword forged to hold the impurities of Raigaki, and its evil is so great that any human attempting to hold it is burnt by its touch.
Special Skills: Unlike Raigaki, Jinitami lacks its own inherent skills, but Kenikua has learned to work with its corruption. These abilities would be far weaker without it, if functioning at all.

Essence Inversion Strike: Upon cutting a human opponent with Jinitami, Kenikua forces their soul to interact with the corruption of the blade, and, even if the blow was a mere scratch, their soul begins to tear itself apart and turn inside out causing intense pain, and, usually, death. Usually the opponent falls immediately to the ground writhing in supernatural pain, though the particularly strong willed may be able to resist its effects. In such a case their soul is torn apart, a minor demon being given birth by the wound after a full day of suffering. The effect is far weaker and never fatal against half-demons (though still painful), and completely ineffectual against demons. Without the blade, Kenikua might still focus some of his energy through a normal weapon and inflict terrible pain, but it would only affect creatures as if they were one 'demonic level' higher (humans affected as half-demons, and half-demons not affected at all).

Universal Corruption Technique: Using the fact that Jinitami is an affront to the very existance of the universe, Kenikua subverts the natural laws of the world for a moment and allows his blade to exist in multiple wounds at once. This ability is effected as soon as he swings the blade, Kenikua's sword arm and weapon splitting into hundreds of attacks, each one striking from a different angle. Due to the strain of the ability, however, only one of these blows contains any actual force, the rest merely dealing hundreds of small superficial bleeding scratches. This technique relies completely on Jinitami's corruption, and is impossible without it.

Corrupting Resonance: Kenikua plunges the blade of Jinitami into the ground at his feet, and sends his own essence into the sword, gathering up its corruption and funneling it out into the ground. It takes a few moments to build up but once it does an explosion of corrupting essence blasts out in all directions, withering and destroying all life within 20 feet of his body. This technique is impossible without Jinitami.

History: Whether man or demon, no creature goes gently into that sweet sleep of death during the heat of battle. No man or monster wishes to die as they march to war, and this was true even for the followers of Daisuke Tama and Talkatz's demon army, and even the king of demons himself. As they each slain, or dismembered, their hatred, their fear, their bitterness over their fates, it became a palpable thing on that battlefield, the dark energies leeching into the weapons discarded on the field of battle. In time, these weapons melted away and slowly oozed together giving birth to the demon warrior Kenikua.

At first, Kenikua was somewhat lost. He was newly born and knew only hatred and malice directed at all things, human and demon alike. However, due the fact that he, himself, was a corruption of the battle against Talkatz, he felt... a calling, which he followed deep into the darkest reaches of the dungeons and forges of the underworld, and then deeper still, until it seemed to come from directly below him. Thrusting his hands into the ground he dug, pulling up dirt and rock until he felt something burning his impure aura, and yet he knew, somewhere within, that this thing burning him was what was calling to him. And so, grasping it in both hands he pulled it from the earth.

What he found was a wooden box carved with the name of kami and wrapped in paper talismans bearing the names of kami of light, with a hamaya arrow pierced through it. And yet, through all this, Kenikua could still feel something comfortable, something natural within it. And so, with difficulty, he tore the hamaya from the box, shredded the sealing paper, and struck the simple box with all his might until the wood cracked and shattered revealing the blade within. As he placed his hands upon it, he knew it intimately, as though it were a part of himself.

It was the Jinitami, the blade which held all the impurities cast off from Raigaki, a blade just as dark as Raigaki was light, and it called for the blood of the sacred sword's wielder. Now, centuries later, a new wielder has appeared, and Kenikua follows the blade's wishes to hunt down Daisuke Kurama.

[Toastburner B]

Dang it, Krylo...

...well, I guess I'll have to come up with an original concept instead of revamping Rekkin. Profile later tonight I guess.

[Menarker]

Those on the side of Light:
Daisuke Kurama (Raiden's NPC)
Kita Masaru (Steel Shadow)
Keiga Erayo (Menarker)
Akatsuma Jade "Orange Death" (Batgirl)
Osech Sulran (Raptor)
Yatsume Yojimbo (Krogothwolf)
Kobayashi Ryou (Teal Mage)
Nine Senses, Pyros (PyrosNine)
Daisuke Yoshiro (Dracorion)

Those on the side of Dark:
Hirasaka Tsubasa (Armored Bishojou)
Kinjo Ieyasu (Overcast)
Yamato Tetsuo (Geminex)
Akhil San'jay (Naqel)
Kenikua (Krylo)
Akemi Ichirou (Bardthe5thLW)


Those whose allignment is unknown...:
Yuiri Kotone (Julford Hajime). Tenatively Light.
Motou Akai (Dantefalcon) Tenatively Dark


So if we assume everyone who posted a profile got accepted and we have a perfect attendance record from everyone (which I doubt.) We'll have more Light side than dark side. 8 9 Light, 5 6 Dark and 2 swingers both on one side each to start. It won't be even since there are 15, if you count the GM PC. (Of course Raiden can just make one for the dark side.)

[DanteFalcon]

To note Menarker. Modou will be set once the RP starts short of seriously major character and plot development changing his side. He won't be a side switcher.

[Menarker]

Fair enough. Seems likely you'll be a dark type then. If Yuiri goes bat shit crazy and go dark side, then it'll be pretty much even at 8 to 7, which can easily be made 8 to 8 with another GM NPC.

Of course, highly unlikely given how few RPs nowadays keep every character for even 1 full chapter.

[Dracorion]

Name: Daisuke Yoshiro
Side: Light
Race: Half-demon
Age: 22
Appearance: 5'9'', messy black hair, red eyes. He wears a black hakama with a black shirt. His spear is on his back and wakizashi on his waist.
Weapons: Tetsukaki - An ornate spear, indestructible, with a red-tinted tip. It's inhabited by a fire kami, and Yoshiro can call upon its power whenever he chooses.
Taizen - A simple wakizashi.
Special Skill:
Fire Demon - Because his mother was a Fire Demon, Yoshiro can manipulate fire to an extent. He can control an existing flame, but he can?t create fire of his own. When he uses Tetsukaki, however, this ability is greatly amplified and he can create flames and use them with great skill, making giant fireballs and vortexes and things of that sort.
Zen State - Yoshiro is capable of entering a trance-like state during which injuries he has recieved heal much faster than normal. In this state, he loses awareness of the world around him, leaving him open to enemy attacks.
History: Yoshiro was raised a pacifist. His family, unknowlingly going against the Daisuke bloodline "tradition", grew tired of the violence going on around the world and sheltered themselves far away, living peaceful lives.

Now an adult, Yoshiro travels the world, still living a life of pacifism. However, he understands that some people simply won't listen to reason, so while he usually tries to avoid fighting, he is more than capable of defending himself. He carries around Tetsukaki mostly because it's a family heirloom passed down from his mother's side, although he has no problem using it when he fights.

Extra: Yoshiro is just Daisuke Kurama?s distant cousin. As in, somewhere one thousand years ago the Daisuke line split into two and both managed to retain the name throughout the years. Nothing like a long-lost brother.

[Julford Hajime]

Originally Posted by Menarker

Fair enough. Seems likely you'll be a dark type then. If Yuiri goes bat shit crazy and go dark side, then it'll be pretty much even at 8 to 7, which can easily be made 8 to 8 with another GM NPC.

Of course, highly unlikely given how few RPs nowadays keep every character for even 1 full chapter.

She'll fight Dark side people. Problem is, she's just as quick to fight Light side people as well. She really does fit 'Neutral' better, it's just that neutral wasn't an available option, and as she opposes Talkatz as much as she opposes anyone else, that makes her technically Light side.

I mean hell, usually when I use the character name Kotone she's some form of psychic/mage with the handle PsyKo. It's a fitting name >.>

[Bard The 5th LW]

Name: Akemi Ichirou

Side: Dark

Race: Half Demon

Age: 25

Appearance: He is 6 foot 2 and of a lean build. He has pale gray skin and wild black hair. His eyes are also an oddity, he has dark red irises, and gold pupils that seem to vibrate with instability, his teeth are abnormally sharp and bright, and his mouth is usually fixed into a smile. On top of this, he wears ragged and loose black and red clothes that add to his monstrous appearance.

Weapons:
The Gauntlets of Armageddon:These are gray and black gauntlets that reach to Ichirou's elbows. They shimmer with an eerie gold aura and are incredible large and heavy. It is hard to believe that Ichirou can actually carry them, let alone move them with such expertise as he does.

He 'inherited' thse from his demonic father. Back in his heyday, Ichirou's dad was known as the Harbinger of Doom. It was said that in the hands of Ichirou's father, these gauntlets could 'tear the world asunder.' Fortunately, the Demon never really had the chance to do so, and is dead now. Ichirou has gained the ability to use these gauntlets however, as he is the son of the Apocalypse demon. He can't quite bring about the end of the world with them though, just break a lot of shit. If anyone else were to try and use them, they would just be a heavy pair of gloves.

Special Skill:

Apocalyptic Strength: Ichirou's strength is otherworldly when he wears the gauntlets, almost explosive. He can do more than just collapse a brick wall, he can punch it and send the debris flying like projectiles. Basically, it allows him to tear apart almost anything as long as he's in a chaotic enough mood.

Resilience: Just as the end is impossible to beat, so is Ichirou. OK, not impossible, but it is pretty damn difficult to hurt him. This extends mostly to physical attacks however, more supernatural abilities can leave their mark. Furthermore, it isn't quite resisting physical attack, it is actually like he is hyped up on painkillers when he uses the ability Resiliance. Injuries can occur, he just ignores them better.

History:

Ichirou's father was known to many as the Demon of the Apocalypse. The monster swore no allegiance to anyone, and only made it his purpose to cause as much devastation as possible to the world. His rampages were immense and destructive, and he never left survivors intentionally. It took many years and the lives of several warriors before he was finally slain.

Well there was one whom he let survive. This was because the woman was the one who bore his child. The Demon had an odd premonition that his end was arriving soon, so that is why he let her live, so he could leave behind an Heir of Armageddon.

So Ichirou was born. He was left an orphan after it was clear that he strongly took after his father. He didn't care though, and he became a wanderer. The main thing that kept him going was the thought of living up to his father's legacy. Really looked up to the old man, y'know? This became even more a possibility once he managed to get his father's gauntlets. With these in his hands, Ichirou went forward and followed in the path laid out for him, destroying almost everything he saw.

But he found destiny to be a bit boring, just not enough freedom. He still like to break stuff, but he had no interest in ending the world. Not that he really could, as he wasn't entirely a demon. So he pledged his allegiance to the Dark Side, because they're just more fun.

Extra: Ichirou doesn't really consider himself human. Its probably because of limited contact with them, and his demonic appearance. He associates himself more with Demons, and likes to use the title of Demon of the Apocalypse, despite the fact that he isn't and couldn't.