The First Adventure Character Bios

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Name: Tenkazu Mirimotto (Helix Falks)
Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Clan: Clan Mirimotto
Title(s): Lord, Master of Clan Mirimotto, The Mystic and The Void
Class: Samurai/Wu Jen (Magai)
Weapon(s): Indigo (Dai-Katana), Phoenix (Katana) and Kaze (wakizashi).

Description: Tenkazu stands at around 5' 9" tall has a medium build and dark brown hair his eye's are also dark brown and in some lights appear black which earned him the title The Void.

He acts almost care free at times and others with great care, his attitude to life is interchangeable with his mood which often leaves those around him guessing on what he will do or say next if at all. But when push comes to shove Tenkazu is not afraid to use every weapon or tool he has to gain the upper hand regardless of consequence.

He loves fine food, drink and women and his wealth and good looks can get him all three.

History: Tenkazu spent much of his youth learning the ways of the clan from politics and diplomacy to Martial arts and Magic.
When he wasn't studying he could often be found meditating or chasing girls. As a young man he studied Astronomy among other things and devoted much of his time to learning. It was during this time that he discovered a latent ability for predicting the future however it came to late.

With the land in turmoil and the price of rise raising out of proportion the clans began feuding over land and claims over settlements which led to boarder clashes and eventually all out war Clan Mirimotto was plunged into a bloody 5 year campaign to rest control of the capital from the corrupt Hidiowa Hatachi and returning it to the rightful Emperor Ida Kisi Honda and Tenkazu lead his fathers second army through out the war and becoming a competent general in the process.

After the war he was made Marshal of Hanai province by Emperor Ida where he restored order in 3 short years and stabilized the economy, tuning the area into a rich and bountiful Province and laying the brick work to help maintain the economic growth of the country it was during this time that he penned the Book Tashi's Fall under the name Helix Falks, A story of a young warrior who had everything and then lost it to treachery.

After several years of peace War came to the Mirimotto Clan once more, the Tachibana who feared the Mirimotto for their strengths in magic and their close ties to the Emperor plotted to over throw them first they openly opposed them in the courts then they set the Mirimotto clan up to take the fall for the destruction of a village belonging to Clan Kimihara, although Clans Kimihara and Mirimotto saw through the plot the Emperor did not and he banished the Lords of Mirimotto from the Imperial court it was then that the Tachibana attacked and Clan Mirimotto was engulfed in flames.

Tenkazu rushed home to join his family but arrived in the final month of his clans rain. With their castles and villages burnt to the ground Tenkazu lead the last of his fathers army against the Fortress of Lord Tachibana himself. joined by clan Taira who had also suffered the Tachibana attacks. Toward the end of the battle Tenkazu and Stryder one of the Taira Generals fought their way into Lord Tachibana's Headquarters and ended the Battle by taking his head.

As one final act of vengeance Tenkazu placed the head of Tachibana on a pike and erected it outside the Imperial city and vowed that one day he would bring all who supported The acts of the Tachibana to justice and add their heads to the mound known as traitors hill.

After this Tenkazu vanished and changed his name to Helix Falks and for the last 10 or so years has been travelling seeking adventure, vengeance and avoiding assassination. the name of Tenkazu Mirimotto is muttered in hushed tones in the courts of the Imperial City as every so often another head appears on the Traitors hill and evidence shows up in the hands of the magistrates linking that head to the fall of the Mirimotto.

Name: Stone - is alias for actual last name Stonesmith. Cannot remember first name
Age: Exact age unknown, but 50-ish is close
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Clan: Yamaguchi - honorary member. Actual descent is Gaijin.
Title(s): Master (when performed Chief of Security duties - but now retired)
Weapon(s): Katana, Wakizashi, Bow and Arrow, variety of knives.

Description: Middle age, fit but beginning to get paunchy. Stern demeanor and frequently grouchy. Strong battle hardended hands. Inquisitive, sharp mind, grey eyes that look tired from many years of battle.

History: Grew to manhood as a peasant. His father was a hard man who did what he could ensure Stone grew up the same way, hard. As soon as he was able Stone join a merchant vessel as a deck hand. Stone travelled to many many ports. He served for 10 years on the vessel, but due to his low station in life never achieved advancement in the ranks above the ship. Finally, after a night of rum and women, Stone missed his port call. His captain abandoned him in a foreign land. Stone was unable to find work and had to beg for everything.

Finally, a local land owner, Master Yamaguchi took pity on him and hired him as a field hand. After 5 years of service Stone began training with Master Yamaguchi and eventually became the "Chief of Security" for Yamaguchi. He served in that capacity for 15 years.

Now retired, Stone spends his days in an austere life, having all he needs, but little in luxuries.

Name: Echi Kimihara
Age: 27
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Clan: Clan Kimihara (Sub Clan of Mirimotto)
Title(s): Kunoichi, Head of Kimihara Ninja, Lady (Second in line)
Class: Kunoichi (Ninja)
Weapon(s): Lady Dawn (Ninja-To) A Cat called Lucky

Description: Echi Kimihara is a head strong and vibrant woman her ability in combat is match by her leadership skills and she is both beautiful and deadly. she has studied Ninjutsu all her life and is also well versed in Bushido.

She is rarely seen in public preferring to aid her Brother Katsu Kimihara from behind the seen and their partnership has lead the clan from strength to strength. Officially the clan denies that that they have a ninja sect and it is a closely guarded secret.

Echi Kimihara aims to fulfil the final order given her by her father which was "Find Tenkazu and bring back the Mirimotto soon Hero's will be needed" after placing much thought in her fathers cryptic request she came to the conclusion that the countries current turbulence could be ended by the Mirimotto.

After visiting a mystic she learned that there was more to it than what she had previously imagined the Mystic handed her Tenkazu's Daisho and said "Only when the Phoenix flies at its masters vanguard can the Empire come to rest but first the Master must be healed when the time comes only you will have what is needed" with this new cryptic message she once again set out in search of Tenkazu

Name: George Winston Ehrhardt
Age:Looks to be about 19-20ish, but otherwise unknown
Gender:Male, duh. Who name a girl this?
Race:Not a great runner..oh wait, human, I think
Clan:None
Title(s):None, only nicknames
Class:Got plenty, just no names for them
Weapon(s):Primary:mace-bow and arrow

Descripiton: George is slight in stature, 5:7 in height, and white in complection. Personality wise, he's a mixed bag. And I mean MIXED. Imagine a kid hyped up on sugar, sitting on a washing machine going the spin cycle, holding the bag kind of mixed.

History:George's history is unknown, maybe even to him, at least so far. He seems to be wandering the land(or lands?)in search of answers, though even the questions elude him. He travels under the guise of Garge, a aspect of his personality he protrays under every day circumstances to avoid close scruinty into the real him.

Name: Lady Seska
Age: Unknown
Gender: Female
Race: Unknown
Clan: Imperial
Title(s): Lady
Class: Sorcerer/Arcane Archer
Weapon(s): Bow and Bo-Staff

Description:


History: Little is known about Seska's origins or her past and what little is known is shrouded in mystery.
Seska was adopted into the Imperial Clan and few knew of her existence until she was in her late teens, in her early twenties she studied under Lord Ishami Mirimotto in order for her to attune her magical powers during this time she met Tenkazu and Strider who both competed for her affection. The two men would often take her hunting and she developed some skill with a bow. She soon learnt she could manipulate the Bows properties with her magic and soon became one of the greatest Archers in the realm winning several contests.

After the fall of the Mirimotto she was captured by the Tachibana who believed she would know the location of Tenkazu Mirimotto.
After days of torture they finally gave up on the idea and began to "Break her in". she was given to Denoman Tachibana as a pet luckily for Seska Denoman had other interests and was content to allow her to live out her days in peace.

Years later Denoman moved her to the imperial palace when he and some other Clans succeeded in a coup against the current Emperor and his younger brother Kanon took an interest in her.

Seska's powers have been subdued by a magical curse placed on her by a Tachibana Warlock.

Name: Stryder (Never given a first name)
Age: 35-ish
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Clan: Clan Taira, also pledged allegiance to Clan Mirimotto
Title(s): Lord
Weapon(s): Katana, Wakizashi, Bow and whatever else comes to hand.

Description:

6 foot tall, medium short mousey brown hair, wears a short silver chain around his neck. Dresses to blend in.

History:

Stryder was born in the Imperial city. Raised by his father, a City Guard, his mother disappeared a few days after his birth. His father was obliged to work very long hours, so Stryder spent most of his youth entertaining himself. Along with his best friend Pat Miyagi, they caused havoc wherever they went. Rarely caught, much of Stryders early wealth comes from these times.

When he was ten his father arranged for Stryder to be taught how to use weapons, from swords, through bows, maces, and sticks to ropes. He became an accomplished fighter, skilled in most arts and able to battle with enemies experts in styles unfamiliar to Stryder.

When he was sixteen he was in a fight with Pat, they were facing five thugs commissioned to kill them both. Stryder lost his temper which is a rarity, his latent magical power he never knew he had surged to the surface and flayed the five men alive. This event changed Stryders life. Pat Miyagi tried to stand by Stryder, but Stryder denied his power and went on a binge of self destruction unable to cope with the horror of what he did to the five men.

At eighteen he realised that he needed to leave everything behind and make a fresh start. He decided to go to one of his Clans villages and discover his heritage, and maybe rebuild his shattered honour.

He lived in the village for six years, learning and helping, making friends, living with his extended family.

Then Clan Tachibana started the war. Taira's elders decided to abstain from the war. Tachibana brought the war to them. A call to arms went out and all Clan Taira gathered on the plain. Tachibana decimated them, men, women and children. Stryder had been told not to engage in the battle, and to avenge the Clan. He watched the slaughter, and then began to make his way to the Tachibana head quarters. He got there as battle raged between Tachibana and Mirimotto. He met Tenkazu Mirimotto on one side of the battlefield and discovered that they had a common goal. The rest is common knowledge.