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Main Characters

YUMAKU
Tenjyu | Ibuki | Kasumi | Jubei | Nazo

HIRANO
Hiko | Ayumi

IKARI
Kujira


Y'know, it's a couple of hundred years before he is called Tenjyu...
Name: Yumaku Nikku ( Tenjyu )
Tenjyu means: can't say yet !
Origin: Kaetsu Ninja Village, Japan
DOB (age): 24 August 2992, ( 4 )
Level (1-100): 8
Fighting Style:
[ weapons ]
Yumaku-form Kaetsu Ninjutsu
Kodachi ( to him is large katana size )
Religion: Buddhist
Related to: Yumaku Kasumi ( mother )
Yumaku Jubei ( father )
Yumaku Ibuki ( sister )
Personality: Whipped. The only way of life he has known is doing the bidding of others, and Ayumi loves to work this to her advantage. Dedicated to his study of swordsmanship, Nikku can't wait to learn some of his father's moves.
Fav Foods: Fish ( it is rare to the secretive inland ninja tribe, and he eats more than his share )
History: Born into a secretive ninja village. Supposedly being trained in traditional math and languages to become an ambassador to the emperor, he has instead been training to fight with his sister's guidance. He is now being trained in Swordsmanship by his father, in preparation for going to boarding school in America.
Design Comments: I am trying to keep hairstyles consistent with the action ( i.e. hair cut when he fought his father )
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Her name is BREATH - it means your last.
Name: Yumaku Ibuki
Ibuki means: Japanese for 'breath'
Origin: Kaetsu Ninja Village, Japan
DOB (age): 12 June 2990, ( 6 )
Level (1-100): 8
Fighting Style:
[ weapons ]
Yumaku-form Kaetsu Ninjutsu
Kunai Daggers, Wakazashi
Religion: Buddhist
Related to: Yumaku Kasumi ( mother )
Yumaku Jubei ( father )
Yumaku Nikku ( brother )
Personality: Stubborn. Becoming more serious and protective by the day, Ibuki is already starting to mould into her mother's image. She is annoyed at how much stronger Ayumi is than her, and so will always accept a fight in hope of beating the girl next door.
Fav Foods: Rice balls ( simple and efficient foodstuff )
History: Born into the second strongest family in Kaetsu, she was born at a time when Japan was becoming too peaceful for a ninja to be needed. Hence she was trained in more traditional subjects, and only allowed to practise ninjutsu after much nagging. Is currently studying her mothers hand-to-hand and Wakazashi styles, and has been set up as a guardian of Nikku's training.
Design Comments: Twin ponytails is getting away from other Ibuki, but at the moment this is as far as her hairstyle ever goes...
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Blink and you MIST her... ^_^
Name: Yumaku Kasumi
Kasumi means: Japanese for 'mist'
Origin: Kaetsu Ninja Village, Japan
DOB (age): 2 November 2966, ( 30 )
Level (1-100): 27
Fighting Style:
[ weapons ]
Yumaku-form Kaetsu Ninjutsu
--
Religion: Buddhist
Related to: Married to Yumaku Jubei
Yumaku Ibuki ( daughter )
Yumaku Nikku ( son )
Personality:

Loyal. Kasumi didn't write the bushido code, but she may as well of. She is more affiliated with it than a fish is with water. She does however believe that her family needs to be the brains of the village, and she was immensely pleased when Ibuki showed genius qualities. When she signed her second born away to be an ambassador, she had mixed feelings. She is however pleased at the recent turn of events, and glad that her family will continue as the premiere warriors of Kaetsu.

She takes all orders seriously and fulfills them without question.

Fav Foods: Soy sauce on icecream ( she has weird taste in food )
History: Kasumi is still the most commonly used ninja when the emperor requests Kaetsu's services. This is mainly due to her outstanding stealth and reliability. She takes pride in the fact that she has restored her family's ninjutsu style after her mother gave it in to study druidic medicine. She met Jubei on assignment in Osaka, and herself invented a technique she calls the " air-jump ".
Design Comments: Her hair is supposed to resemble phoenix wings, her outfit is a karate / ninja hybrid.
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Why are all the strong samurai named JUBEI...?
Name: Yumaku Jubei ( m. Yasaka Jubei )
Jubei means: Don't know, but it's common for a warrior...
Origin: Osaka City, Japan
DOB (age): 23 July 2960, ( 36 )
Level (1-100): 35
Fighting Style:
[ weapons ]
Sword-form Kaetsu Ninjutsu
Yasaka-family Katana
Religion: Buddhist
Related to: Married to Yumaku Kasumi
Yumaku Ibuki ( daughter )
Yumaku Nikku ( son )
Personality:

Samurai. He believes that swords will never die as the strongest weapons in existence, and secretly wishes his children to be trained in swordskills rather than literary skills. He is quick to anger and will always take Kasumi's side in an argument. Solves problems the only way he knows how, with the sword.

Fav Foods: Sashimi Combo ( from that one restaurant in Osaka... )
History: Jubei will be remembered in history as the first outsider to marry into Kaetsu since its founding, over 200 years ago. He is sent on missions that require a physical presence at the emporer's side rather than a shadow assassin. His family in Osaka think he is simply a royal guard for the emporer, and have no idea that he lives with the feared Kaetsu ninja.

He developed the sword-style kaetsu ninjutsu, and it was soon accepted as a true art by the Hirano family ( Kaetsu's ruling family ). Even the other Kaetsu fear his style because it is based on surprise and in-battle improvisation. It is because of this style that the seventh rule in Kaetsu bushido was added - "An opponent cannot forsee an attack never used."

Design Comments: He has a unique style of topknot where only the middle section is grown long and tied into a small ponytail on top of his head. His Yasaka family swords are made in the new style which are chemically sharpened. The white hand-grip is a trademark of the maker, and it has his family crest engraved in the ends.
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She sees the future... what's yours?
Name: Yumaku Nazo
Nazo means: Japanese for 'mystery'
Origin: Kaetsu Ninja Village, Japan
DOB (age): 29 February 2899, ( 97 )
Level (1-100): 15
Fighting Style:
[ weapons ]
Druidic Lore
--
Religion: Buddhist
Related to: Yumaku Kasumi ( daughter )
Yumaku Jubei ( son-in-law )
Yumaku Ibuki ( granddaughter )
Yumaku Nikku ( grandson )
Personality: Teaser. Nazo sees everything in the future, and likes to let little bits of it slip out to tease anyone who talks with her. Secretly studying a recipe for agelessness, the Fumagyoma.
Fav Foods: Grilled Cream Bars... no wait those aren't invented yet... ^_^
History: She was found to have this farseer gift at an early age, but many did not wish to know their future, as they may find out their death or something similar... After she gave birth to Kasumi she withdrew into the neck of the Phoenix rock, as the other ninja didn't enjoy the little hints she kept slipping about their future... Now she is almost forgotten, and wishes someday to once again roam the world.
Design Comments: Dunno, an old lady?
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The strongest of all.
Name: Hirano Hiko
Hiko means: I'm still unsure... it fit at the time..
Origin: Kaetsu Ninja Village, Japan
DOB (age): 06 July 2958, ( 38 )
Level (1-100): 47
Fighting Style:
[ weapons ]
Hirano Founding School of Kaetsu Ninjutsu
Barehanded
Religion: Buddhist
Related to: Hirano Ayumi ( daughter )
Personality: Arrogant. Hiko loves to fight, and he knows how strong he is. In direct opposition to the Kaetsu code of honour, he loves to draw out a fight to taunt his enemies.
Fav Foods: Ramen
History: As a descendant of Hirano Keiichi, Hiko has inherited leadership of the founding school of Kaetsu ninjutsu. He is possibly the strongest warrior of this school since Keiichi himself, who was rumoured to be lvl 80.

Hiko was just 12 when he inherited the leadership of Kaetsu, as his parents were killed in an anti- terrorist mission. Because of this he is not particularly trusting of the Emperor or his missions, however the thought of a decent fight always lures him to do the emperor's bidding. He initially discarded the idea of having an ambassador to relay information between the emperor and himself, as it would be a waste of a possible warrior. When Yumaku Kasumi offered her next-born as the ambassador, Hiko was still reluctant, but finally gave in to her piercing gaze.

His sister/wife died two years ago during a difficult childbirth bringing Ayumi into this world. He knows that if he dies it all lies in the hands of his infant daughter, so he is training her hard.
Design Comments: Kinda mix of Sanosuke & Saito from Kenshin
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Her outfit gets shorter as she gets older...
Name: Hirano Ayumi
Ayumi means: Japanese for 'walks'
Origin: Kaetsu Ninja Village, Japan
DOB (age): 06 July 2996, ( 2 )
Level (1-100): 10
Fighting Style:
[ weapons ]
Hirano Founding Form of Kaetsu Ninjutsu
Barehanded, Double-ended sword, Mallet
Religion: Buddhist
Related to: Hirano Hiko ( father )
Personality: Playful. Like her father Ayumi likes to play with her opponents, and every attack she does she calls her strongest. She likes to steal off Nikku, and hitting him with a mallet. As she learns about sexuality, she begins to flaunt hers more often. By playful I mean she likes to make fun of others...
Fav Foods: Whatever she's stolen off Nikku
History: Because her father inherited the leadership of Kaetsu at an early age, he is paranoid the same thing may happen to him. His fears were further hightened when his sister/wife ( Ayumi's mother ) died in childbirth, bringing Ayumi into this world. As soon as Ayumi could stand Hiko was training her in the martial arts, and it has made her un-naturally large and strong for her minute age. As a side effect, he has taught her very little other than fighting, so subjects like maths and science are as foriegn to her as bread is to a lion.
Design Comments: Originally based on Yuffie from FF7, she then changed to look like Misao from Kenshin, and now... well she's kinda based on the original concept sketches of Shinobu from Love Hina... She will change when she grows up ( I promise! )
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There aren't many vehicles he can't anchor.
Name: Ikari Kujira
Kujira means: Japanese for 'whale'
Origin: Kaetsu Ninja Village, Japan
DOB (age): 13 February 2942, ( 54 )
Level (1-100): 21
Fighting Style:
[ weapons ]
Sumo
Barrel of chains with twin grappling hooks
Religion: Buddhist
Related to: --
Personality: Prideful. He likes his job and does it well... He believes he can pull tanks with his chains, and this makes him stronger for it. He respects all the other ninja, and frequently will take an attack for another ninja if he thinks they may not survive it. His massive constitution allows him to stall opponents when problems arise, and he loves this duty.
Fav Foods: High protein and carbo foods, most of his weight is muscle.
History: Unlike most of the Kaetsu families, he is the last in line in his house. All his family have died, and he is thought of as a brittle resource, for if he dies there are no more. He resents this thought, and rather believes he should be brought on every mission so they can make the most of him while he's still around. He has thought of continuing his bloodline with an outsider of Kaetsu, as Kasumi did with Jubei, but he would rather die as the last of a legendary family, than weaken the gene pool of his next generation.
Design Comments: A Sumo wrestler crossed with Vulcan Raven...? Claws on chains are sorta like Mousse's "Fist of the White Swan".
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