Ichiro Sakata

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Full Name: Ichiro Sakata

Nickname(s): Ichi

Gender: Male

Age: 27

Race: Ryoshin

Languages: Jiayu (Native), High Nasiran (Basic), Ekhel (Intermediate), Common (Intermediate)

Birthplace: Ryoshin

Occupation: Warrior / Guardian  

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Hair Color: Jet Black

Hair Style: Samurai Topknot

Eye Color: Brown

Skin Tone: Oriental

Height: 5'6

Weight: 135lbs (61kg)  

Body Type: Athletic Build

Distinguishing Features: Ryoshin facial features.

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Biography:

Ichiro was born on the northern coast of Ryoshu as the newest addition to the Sakata family, a family of renowned warriors whom have been associated with many great battles and Journeys in Ryoshu history. Ichiro was raised a warrior from birth, and as such was trained in the art of swordplay and martial arts since the age of five. Although much of Ichiro's time was dedicated to training and education, he had befriended a young girl named Rio, who was born to the Miyamoto family, a friendship that would seem to be lifelong. As the years progressed, Ichiro continued honing his abilities well into his teens, and even into his early twenties before joining his first battle.

At the age of twenty-one Ichiro experienced combat for the first time during a small skirmish between the village's militia a band of brigands near the outskirts of a northern village in Ryoshu. During this first engagement Ichiro showed himself capable in battle after slaying three brigands in open combat.

Over the course of the next six years, Ichiro continued lending his capabilities to those who could provide him with coin and honor in exchange, although still seeing no opportunity to earn glory for himself in a large battle or journey. It was not until he was twenty-seven that he was presented with potential greatness when a large contingent of monks and priestesses had given possible evidence of the location of various divine relics located in The Savage Lands across The Divide. Although already mostly committed to joining them as a guardian protector, his decision was sealed after he had learned that his lifelong friend, Rio Miyamoto, had volunteered to go on this journey to The Savage Lands. Now, three months after his departure from Ryoshu, Ichiro and the contingent of monks and priestesses have arrive in Estavyr, preparing themselves for the journey that lay ahead.

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Skills:

Swordsmanship & Hand-to-Hand: After years upon years of rigorous training, Ichiro has proven himself both an excellent swordsman and hand-to-hand combatant, whom is very capable in combat. He has very little difficulty defeating those with little to no training, and can stand toe-to-toe with experienced fighters.

Discipline: After many years of training and meditation, Ichiro has been trained to remain cool and levelheaded in even the most dire of situations. He can properly follow orders and is extremely coordinated. He is extremely cooperative in combat and can work with almost anyone in order to complete his objectives.

Equestrianism: Ichiro has been trained to properly ride a horse, and as such has also been trained in mounted combat. Although capable in mounted combat, he is merely average compared to norm.

Etiquette & Education: Along with being trained as a swordsman, Ichiro was educated and taught how to read and write Jiayu, Ekhel, and Common. He was also taught basic High Nasiran due to his father believing it could be an important asset later in life.

Flaws:

Stubborn: Due to his upbringing, Ichiro stands strong and stays convicted to his beliefs, whether right, wrong, or hypocritical. Due to this he can be unnerving to work with at times, and will very rarely consider others opinions outside of combat.

Rigorous: Ichiro is rigidly accurate, and very rarely allows any deviation from a standard or a plan unless absolutely necessary. Due to these reasons, Ichiro will generally demand strict attention to rules and procedures.

Judgmental: Although not directly judgmental of everyone he meets, he will immediately size someone up based on their behaviors and promises. If he deems someone dishonorable or a traitor, he will immediately associate them as nothing more than scum.

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Deity: The four seasonal gods.

Weaponry: One steel Jian sword and one iron tanto

Apparel: Iron and hardened leather laminar  

Miscellaneous: 70 Gold Coins

I talked to you about this. While I'm unfamiliar with Ryoshu lore, you've proven to me that you've attempted your due diligence. I enjoyed the biography, it was a pleasing length, and you gave plenty of information to portray your character.

In short: +1

Whilst I can see the effort that you've put into this character, I feel as if I should advise you on the fact that Ryoshin are based off Chinese lore, and not Japanese. Additionally, from what I can see, you have built your character around the ideal of a samurai, and whilst you've executed that very well it raises concerns as to the balance when compared with other characters. From what I understand I don't think the admin team is looking for super powerful swordsmen right off the bat, so I would hazard a guess that they would tell you tone that down.

Jacque wrote:

Whilst I can see the effort that you've put into this character, I feel as if I should advise you on the fact that Ryoshin are based off Chinese lore, and not Japanese. Additionally, from what I can see, you have built your character around the ideal of a samurai, and whilst you've executed that very well it raises concerns as to the balance when compared with other characters. From what I understand I don't think the admin team is looking for super powerful swordsmen right off the bat, so I would hazard a guess that they would tell you tone that down.

In response to them being based off Chinese lore, I apologize for structuring it around the Japanese and Samurai culture. The lore written didn't exactly provide me with a lot of starting ground in response to what specific Asian culture Ryoshu was based off of, so I worked with what I know to be honest.

In response to the powerful swordsman, I think it's only fair to assume a trained swordsman can stand toe-to-toe with another trained swordsman, and even defeat an untrained man with relative ease. In the full scope of things, he's only had a few years of actual combat experience and that can be a lot different from formal training, which is the primary reason I stated he was merely an experienced swordsman instead stating he could take down anything and everyone in existence with a Japanese sword.

I know I'm fairly (completely) new here, so I know I'm asking for a decent amount of trust on this character, so all I can do is ask for the benefit of the doubt and show you that I can properly RP a character with this kind of swordsmanship capability.

Jacque wrote:

Whilst I can see the effort that you've put into this character, I feel as if I should advise you on the fact that Ryoshin are based off Chinese lore, and not Japanese. Additionally, from what I can see, you have built your character around the ideal of a samurai, and whilst you've executed that very well it raises concerns as to the balance when compared with other characters. From what I understand I don't think the admin team is looking for super powerful swordsmen right off the bat, so I would hazard a guess that they would tell you tone that down.

I don't see why Ryoshu can't draw influence from other Far East cultures like Japan or Korea. Especially given the very vague "exclusively Chinese" basis that it's built on. It could definitely use a toning down as far as the full-blown Japanese samurai thing. Because if not it'll end up just a rip-off of a real-life culture and that's no fun.

Changed a few concepts and weapons to get rid of the more Samurai / Japanese approach and go with a more traditional Chinese style.

The only thing I can point out, is the amount of languages he can speak, why would he want to learn those extra three languages in the first place?

@Jacque: In my honest opinion. We have three eight foot orcs who have a storied past of killing and feats of strength, we have my Heimgardr warrior, a giantess who has fought to the death her entire life, two characters with notable magical prowess; I don't feel that a 'samurai' would be OP in any way, especially after my conversation with him about his character's combat abilities.

@Atlas: Tony's character comes from a well off clan, akin to nobles in the west, as I take it. I believe that the languages he's chosen represent an education given to him with the idea that he might have to encounter persons from neighboring countries, as well as the language he'd need to know for his journey. Being a character who has Education as one of his skills, I don't feel this is too out of reach.

I stand by my previous statements and opinions.

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Also! It's my personal opinion that in the end, actual combat experience, not just training with instructors and light-sparring are the main aspects in determining a true fighter. Live experience often stands in a whole new league over controlled practice. Not to say that training isn't considerably useful, but, I'd compare his 'real' experience to that of others. I don't believe he'd be OP in that margin, all things considered. Not to be gruff, but I feel he'd be outclassed by at least a handful of characters premade, and would be on par with a greater number on this server.

Dominator046 wrote:

@Jacque: In my honest opinion. We have three eight foot orcs who have a storied past of killing and feats of strength, we have my Heimgardr warrior, a giantess who has fought to the death her entire life, two characters with notable magical prowess; I don't feel that a 'samurai' would be OP in any way, especially after my conversation with him about his character's combat abilities.

@Atlas: Tony's character comes from a well off clan, akin to nobles in the west, as I take it. I believe that the languages he's chosen represent an education given to him with the idea that he might have to encounter persons from neighboring countries, as well as the language he'd need to know for his journey. Being a character who has Education as one of his skills, I don't feel this is too out of reach.

I stand by my previous statements and opinions.

Thank you Dom, I couldn't of said it better myself on the subject of the languages.

Rewritten. Hopefully a little more lore-friendly.

Yeah, there's been some good improvements here, but I can't let the Japanese name fly.

Ryoshu is meant to be Chinese in its naming, and that's the lore. I can't really give this my approval whilst a name like this still stands.

He's also quite strong, and being new I'm not sure if I can fully trust you just yet. Perhaps tone it down a little? You can always improve throughout the RP, this is just so everyone starts on an equal level if people choose to come to blows.

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Moved to denied upon request.