Yamanaka, Kou
Dec 25, 2010 9:07:35 GMT -7
Post by Kou on Dec 25, 2010 9:07:35 GMT -7
Yamanaka, Kou
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Name: Yamanaka, Kou
Age: 20
Height: 5'9''
Weight: 140 lbs
Gender: Male
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Birth Country: Thunder
Village: Cloud
Special:
_Ninjutsu Specialist
_Taijutsu Specialist
_Li Clan
_Yamanaka Clan
_Kasuta Clan
_Protegra
Equipment:
Primary:
Katana
Secondary: (15 slots- butt bag)
Yatake set
Painting scrolls [3]
Large ink bottle
Kunai [4]
Shuriken [15]
Smoke Grenade [2]
Stun Grenade [2]
Fake Exploding Tag [80]
Comm. device
World map
(Known Locations: Cloud, Leaf, Mo Village)
Butt Bag 2
Lighter [10]
Cigarettes [16]
Earplugs
Apparel:
Protective mesh
Personality:
"Worry Free."
A pretty laid back kinda guy. His entire way of life appears simple on the surface, yet his introverted way of thinking actually makes Kou a complex individual. A very down-to-earth and patient person. He seems to be wise or mature beyond his years, which is mostly due to being raised by his grandparents. Their old fashioned ways sort of became a part of him.
The youth is almost never frustrated or stressed out. He prefers to take his time with things and accomplish tasks one at a time. The wanderer isn't a fan of fretting over things, as he always tells himself that "Life goes on." Still his easy-going ways can get him into trouble at times, especially with those who take his extreme optimism as carelessness or laziness. Kou is a very good listener, and in conversation would much rather hear a story than tell one himself. He tries to be genuinely nice to just about any soul he encounters, even if they don't necessarily deserve it. Treat others the way you want to be treated, or that's what he believes in anyways.
He doesn't want to live with any more regrets than he has to, though his biggest one if the fact that he picked up smoking and can't quite seem to shake it. Besides that, he's pretty artsy fellow and enjoys painting pictures, especially of scenery. The Li is very good at it too. He has an eye for beauty and seeing good in even the most simple of things. It doesn't take much to make Kou happy. He likes his slow lifestyle, but that doesn't mean he doesn't know how to get things done.
Appearance:
Bloodlimit: None
Appearance: A rather average looking being, with pale skin that completely contrasts the dark hair that falls loosely around his youthful face. There is a slim, yet athletic build surrounding the young man's frame. Dull colored slate gray optics make Kou's already sickly appearance all the more apparent. He may appear to have gone through harsh times, though that's mostly due to his bad smoking habits.
Attire: On his torso is a plain, black, long sleeve shirt. On the upper right sleeve is the Li clan symbol. Underneath the shirt is a protective mesh. On his legs are a pair of black pants with bandages wrapped from his ankle to his lower shin. There are few pouches worn around his waist to carry his ninja tools. Like most shinobi, Kou wears a pair of black ninja sandals. Last is his cloud ninja headband, which the painter wears in a bandanna fashion.
He prefers to keep this type of clothing style, since it is simple, comfortable, and does not hinder his movement in combat situations. He does indeed have a weapon in his possession, though it isn’t anything special. A simple katana tied by white ribbon rests vertically upon his back. Strangely, he has only ever used it for defensive purposes. Rather than using the blade to strike, it remains sheathed in most cases in order to block attacks. He doesn’t use it too often; however it is nice to have around, just in case.
NinJutsu Techniques:
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This kid was born to an average family within the Li Clan. Not long after though, his father peace'd out before Kou could even get the chance to know him. Leaving the baby with only it's mother was pretty harsh, as raising a child solo is tough work. This proved to be quite the endeavor for mom, who was still young herself and not wanting to be tied down because of her son. Fortunately, lil' Kou had grandparents kind enough to raise him. His birth mother left him in their care, and overall he turned out to be a fine young man.
The elderly couple taught him a lot of the old fashioned values that he lives by today. They impacted his lifestyle a lot and he has the utmost respect for them. From a young age it was immediately apparent that he was gifted in painting. Initially, his grandparents tried to get him involved in contests and whatnot, but the artist insisted that it was merely for fun. Honestly, Kou is not a very competitive person.
Still, not wanting such talent go to waste, he used his natural ink abilities in the ninja academy when he became of age. The painter hadn't yet realized that he was a member of the Li Clan, however it was soon revealed to him by his grandparents before he enrolled. Despite this, his art skills were exceptional, even by Li Clan standards. After graduating and becoming a teenager, he made the mistake of picking up his first cigarette. Since the tender age of 14 he's been addicted. As for the irresponsible mother, Kou still cares for her very much. As a matter of fact, she isn't so bad after all. She sends him letters every so often, asking about how he's doing and things of that nature. The shinobi very much appreciates these notes and replies to every single one of them.