[Shinkirō Kawakami]

PERSONOLOGY[/u]

• Shinkirō Kawakami
  
• 34
  
• Male[/]b
  
• Samurai
  
• [Tetsu no Kuni
  
• Lawful Neutral
  Lawful Neutral is called the "Judge" or "Disciplined" alignment. A Lawful Neutral character typically believes strongly in Lawful concepts such as honor, order, rules and tradition, and often follows a personal code.
  
• Tai, Nin, Gen.
  

PHYSICALITY[/u]

• 5'7".
  
• 156 lb.
  
• There are very few who dress in such a traditional manner as Shinkirō, who prefers the Dō-maru over more modern concepts. He is rarely seen without his royal blue armor with its conspicuous golden inlay and adornments on or off the field. A katana lay dormant at his left hip, dangling loosely. The few who have seen him without could tell you he is a toned fairly athletic man, but far from the considerable warriors of yore, and tan as bull's hide, as it runs deep in his family. They say his body is riddled with scars and marks, but the stories vary and could possibly be nothing more then hearsay. Truth is that there have been wars, skirmishes, and battles aplenty throughout the years and not one has Shinkirō Kawakami missed. There is no doubt that he is an experienced swordsman and like most experienced warriors, has many scars and war stories that justify them.
  
  In public Shinkirō Kawakami carries himself proudly as, as a Samurai, he upholds the discipline of Bushidō above all else and presents it respectfully in honor of his ancestors. When not within the scrutinizing view of the Samurai elite, he is more lax and carefree, seen without his kabuto(Helmet) and sometimes missing various pieces of armor so he can lay about or relax while he spends time far from Tetsu no Kuni on missions.
  
  
  

COGNITION[/u]

• Shinkirō Kawakami can be broken down into four words. Honorable, Loyal, Stubborn, Self-Righteous. From the moment Kawakami was born, he was thrust into the discipline of Bushido, but that was not the only influence that molded him. The concepts of Bushido created the base from which he, himself, built from as he grew up. From witnessing bloodshed or participating in battles himself, there was never a moment when he was not changing or philosophizing over some newly discovered aspect of life. He became highly analytic, philosophical, and experienced in life and war, but often times influenced by the ideals passed down to him by his forefathers. He believes that, above all else, morally and honorably is how one should live his or her life. As he strives to be.
  
  There are instances when he impedes another's path to preach or attempt to instill his wisdom on another when he feels they are walking an immoral or unrighteous path in life. He never gives up on his friends, allies, or the people that he sees around him that choose poor paths. There is a kind of endless hope for humanity in Kawakami. Because he refuses to give up, he stubbornly pursues his goals to the end, for better or worse.
  
  
• Shinkirō has a habbit of scratching the bridge of his nose when he's thinking, bored, confused, or nervous.
  
• 
  
  Likes:
  Sake.
  Women.
  Good discipline.
  Traditional music.
  Lake sides.
  Moon.
  A skilled opponent.
  
  Dislikes:
  Ignorance.
  Immorality.
  Weakness.
  Instability.
  Lack of Discipline.
  Heat.
  Ramen.
  

ARMAMENTS[/u]

• Iron Ronin Official Samurai Weapon - Empath

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Rank: A
Type: Varies
Limit: Samurai.
Special: A special Samurai Weapon is designed for each enlisted Samurai, based off any basic Weapon within the Shops. However, there's something very special about the Samurai's Empath - it is unbreakable. Cannot be purchased, and can only be sold in Iron. Can only be repaired by using parts of another Samurai Empath Weapon.
Description: A special weapon forged from only the rarest of materials and only the most masterful of craftsmen, it's quality is above other standard-grade, shop-bought weaponry. Customized to the user's liking, they can request any weapon type be made into the legendary Samurai steel that has made the weapons infamous across the land. There's only one place a weapon like this can be made - Iron.

Samurai Power-Armor
Rank: A
Type: Head / Neck / Torso / Arms & Hands / Legs & Feet
Limit: Samurai
Special: Because of the heavy nature of the armor, all Taijutsu performed in conjunction with the samurai's body armor (punch, kick, etc.) will carry bonus damage based on the armor's base rank. Cannot be purchased by non-Samurai unless in black market. Can only be purchased in Iron, and can be repaired only by using parts of another set of Samurai Power Armor.
Description: A full body suit of armor created strictly for samurai based off traditional designs mixed in with modern technology. Akin to traditional ancient samurai armor, the Kanji for "Bushido" is carved in the chest plate and back, and the whole body is protected with many strong layers of plated steel. The secret use of this armor is that, although heavy, it feeds off of the Samurai's special seal, which gushes raw chakra into the armor in order to make the otherwise impossible to move heavy armor as smooth and gentle as a cloth. There's only one place an armor like this can be made - Iron.
Cost: 100,000 Ryo per set // 20,000 Ryo per parts

[/li][li] Kunai (Throwing Knife)[/b] ( 2 )
Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Melee + Ranged
Special: 2 per Pack.
Description: This throwing knife is one of the common weapons of a ninja. It is often kept in a holster on the leg in a pouch attached to the belt. What makes it so versatile and universal is the fact the Kunai can be used in conjunction with explosive tags and other weapons to form deadly combos out of simple, easily accessible items.

Smoke Grenade[/b] ( 2 )
Rank: C
b]Type: Tool / Area of Effect
Range: 0 - 10 meters
Special: 3 per pack
Description: This explodable comes in the form of a long, skinny cylinder, no more than a few inches long. At the top lies a pin which, when pulled, activates the grenade's internal components. Within seconds, thick, dark smoke begins to spew from the cylinder, covering a wide area and leaving all those nearby blinded and gagging.


Makibishi (Ground Spikes)[/b] ( 1 )
Rank: D
Type: Secondary / Ranged
Special: 20 per Pack.
Description: Makibishi are small, sharp objects that are mainly used to inhibit someone from walking in a certain direction or area, since they would injure the ninja's feet if they tried to walk over them. Although ineffective when used individually, they can severely cripple a whole enemy unit with appropriate use.

[/li][li] Gourd ( Sake Jug. )[/b]
Rank: C
Type: Accessory / Self
Special: Rank determines gourd strength and carrying capacity.
Description: Shaped and colored to the player's liking, these items usually hang at the shinobi's back, and provide ample storage room for certain elements advantageous to the user that are otherwise unavailable to the area. From sand and water to much, much more, this accessories provides a wide variety of uses.
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