Shinobu Arashi

Name: Shinobu Arashi

Sex: Female

Species: Nekomata

Height: 4'2"

Weight: 65lb

Age: 12

Eye Color: Yellow

Fur Color: Black

Personality: In the public eye she's stalwart and proud, looking every bit the empress she needs to be for one so young. She does wish for a normal childhood, though, and will act a bit more immature when behind closed doors.

Weakness: She has a soft spot for those seeming to be in need, often making quick decisions when fed a sob story unless talked down by one of her advisors.

Profession: Empress of the Arashi Dynasty

Weapons:
Kaze no Tsume (Claw of Wind):
A ceremonial, yet no less dangerous, Japanese style short sword that was passed down from her mother upon her death though she doesn't know how to use it.

Armor:
Mizu no hansha (Water's Reflection):
A small, ceremonial round shield, passed down to her upon her mother's death, though she doesn't know how to use it effectively.

Items:
Han'ei no Magatama:
An ancient jewel strung on a necklace and passed down through the Arashi family to Shinobu. It is said to boost one's magical properties when worn.
+2 CP to magical spells.

Skills:
Tea Ceremony - Shinobu can perform a ceremonial tea ceremony.

Oratory - An excellent public speaker, motivator, or anchorman. Depending on the situation can apply to either Reasoning or Psyche.

Politics - Knowing what lies people will believe and being skilled at saying what they want to hear. +1 CS to reasoning.

Languages:
Common
Japanese
Yokai



Stats:

Fighting: Pr
Agility: Ex
Strength: Pr
Endurance: Ty

Reasoning: Ty
Intuition: Ex
Psyche: Gd

Hit Points: 24
Stamina Points: 30
Mana: 36

Spells:
Cure
Cost: 5MP
Uses: Psyche on learning, none otherwise.
Description: Heals an amount equal to Psyche -2CS in hp or 6hp, whichever is greater.

Dark
Cost: 5 MP, 1 Dark Point
Uses: Psyche
Description: Forms and throws an orb of darkness. Does damage equal to casters Psyche -2CS. Agility to dodge.

Biography:
Shinobu Arashi is a black cat nekomata and head of her estate in Limbo. Her father was a warrior and was killed in battle before she was born. She’s led a privileged life with her mother and two bodyguards, Tashi and Hoshi, two samurai who are honor bound and fiercely loyal to her household. One evening, Shinobu and her mother were attacked by three assassins while in the estate’s meeting hall. Tashi and Hoshi immediately lept into action in defense of the family. Tashi clashed with one assailant while Hoshi engaged another. Hoshi made short work of one assailant and quickly went after the third. He faltered, however, and the assassin slashed his sword at Hoshi’s face, cutting his eye. Hoshi reeled back from the pain as Tashi cut down his opponent and turned to see his companion momentarily falling back. He rushed to the aid of the empress but was too late, the assassin drove a poison coated dagger into the empress’ chest. Tashi cut the assailant down, but the damage had been done. The two had protected Shinobu but her mother died there in the meeting hall.

Shinobu, from then on, as the only heir to her house, would take her mother’s place as the head of the household. She is a kind hearted girl but knows how to be firm with her subjects when she has to be, even using her position to put Tashi and Hoshi in their place if she needs to. Her pure black fur is a rarity among nekomata and makes her stand out even more than she already does. Due to her age, many considered her unfit and too immature to lead but she soon proved to be a capable leader, having joined her mother for many diplomatic meetings and taking in as much as she could. Still, she was young and inexperienced, and it was agreed upon that a small council of advisors would be formed in order to aid the young empress in political and social-economic matters. While Shinobu has proven herself as head of her household, she is still a child and yearns to have friends she can run around and play with though she knows that, as the head of her household, that would be unacceptable in the eyes of her subjects and advisors and does her best to keep up her regal appearances. She doesn’t blame Tashi or Hoshi for the loss of her mother and trusts them fully to remain her guardians. She also has a small crush on Hoshi though he hasn’t picked up on it yet.