Name: Fubuki Miyamoto Seiyuu: Neya Michiko Age: 22 Parents: Daughter to Eblana Royal Guard (Lieutenant) and White Mage (Medical Corps?) Physical Stats Height: 5'9 Weight: 138 Eyes: Blue Hair: Black Special: Class: Samurai - Onmyouji (Oracle) Occupation: Eblana Royal Guard Rank: Private(?) Weapon: Katana, Shikigami Defenition of TwinK: A Twink can be defined in many ways. The defenition I mostly go by is a person who generally breaks rules, is inconsiderate to others, or powergames in attempt to gain attention to themselves. Some examples would be to be the most powerful in the game, which would also brand the person a 'munchkin', a person who tries to force themselves into TPs, Storylines which they originally had no part in, or travels across the globe on a mere rumor in search for attention at a location which is inhabited by players for the sole purpose of getting attention and/or showing disrespect towards scenes in progress. Also a twink could be the person who broods around ICly, then complains OOC that there's nothing going on, or randomly attacks people, or is just a plain 'twink' because of 'keyboard courage', because nobody knows who you are in real life does not mean you can't act like you were in real life. There are real live people behind each character, and people who can't get along... well, usually get tossed. Personality: Fubuki's personality appears somewhat cool and calculating, critical of arguments and others' faults but this side of her is merely a ruse she puts on, as a samurai, she does not show any weakness on the outside. Tends to observe others for anything she could take advantage of, she also does show a touch of ego when dealing with everyday life. She is the type that embodies the phrase, 'When the going gets tough, the tough get going', finding ways out of trouble, but has a problem containing the constant relating to her accomplishments if/when they are actually successful. She is the type who takes each day as it comes, cherishing the fact that she and her closest friends and family are alive to see another day. She is not one to shy away from strangers, usually relying on her gut instinct if one should be trusted or not. This may get her into trouble, though again, she is always prepared with a contingency plan to any event. Although she gives off a serious and professional look to strangers and potential employers, her true feelings inside that she displays to those close to her are a genuine heartfelt warmth and affection. Although people have tried to take advantage of this from her, she is also quick to strike back if she catches anyone trying to walk over her. Under the cloak of professionalism, there is a young woman who still wants to be a carefree girl with the usual gossip, shopping, and boyfriends, though mentally she has it on hold due to the nature of her occupation that she had chosen to follow the steps of her father. She has a pseudo-chivalric code of honor, protecting those in need especially her close friends, and dislikes attacking those incapable of defending themselves. Her mindset is where she looks for a way to reach her goals without resorting to any 'cheap' tactics, such as ambushes, or gang-ups. Although once a one on one fight is on, she things its fair for anything goes during that fight. She has taught this ideal to her fellow soldiers, and also dislikes to fight without a purpose, although she isn't one to back down from a challenge, accepting them if she sees some kind of benefit from doing so. She generally doesn't hold grudges for long unless her pride or friends have been hurt. Retaliation goes as far as an eye for an eye and nothing much more. Fubuki is also very resourceful, using what she has at her disposal to its fullest potential. A skill she has picked up while living underground in the Eblana caves. Background: Fubuki's birth took place during peaceful times of Eblana's history. Her father, a Lieutenant in the Eblan Royal Guard and of samurai heritige, and mother, a white mage/nurse for the medical corps were cherished with a daughter whom they swore to protect with thier lives. Her early years were uneventful, getting the nurture she neded to grow up a happy Eblanian. She was a little distraught at not having her father figure around the home as much as she wanted, but nonetheless didn't put up much of a fuss. As with any first and only child to the couple, Fubuki had the attention of her parents and friends, but caution was taken not to spoil the child as she was growing up. She has grown up living and learning proper etiquitte that was expected of her being a family member of the royal guard who were always in close contact with the Royal Family, their retainers, and other high ranking officials of Eblana. Fubuki's bloodline allowed her to study with the upper class of society, learning various arts such as calligraphy, tea ceremony, swordsmanship, and the like in addition to her regular schooling that she recieved. Although she was pursuaded to take up the healing arts at a young age, Fubuki subtly gave her objections as she did not want to offend her mother's profession, but it was not the path she has chosen either. She had later revealed to her parents that her path of life was already being set as wanting to be like her father in the Eblana Royal Guard. Fubuki's adolescense was occupied with fulfilling her curiosity about magic and the occult. 'Western' magicks such as those practiced by White and Black mages did not keep her interest too much as they were intensely studied in Mysidia and those who put thought to it could learn even the simplest of cure or fire spells at the schools in the city of magic. Fubuki was more in awe of those stories passed to her involving the 'Eastern' mystics and Onmyoudo. Those around her never took this part of her obscession seriously, brushing it aside as mere stories and folklore. Although nobody ever believed her, Fubuki befriended a hermit living in the northern mountains of the Eblana continent. She visited the hermit often, sitting with the old man for hours at a time, listening to his stories, anything she could do to learn more about the art of the Onmyouji which sat passing away in time. Little did Fubuki know that during the times she has been visiting the hermit, his stories were subtly feeding her with the way of the Onmyouji and by the time the hermit's time was coming to a close, he presented Fubuki with a stack of ofuda and ordered her to repeat what he had been teaching her. Fubuki mumbled the words that were still fresh in her head, tossing the ofuda into the air in front of her... In that instant, the piece of paper turned into a small bird in a puff of smoke and fluttered away... The hermit had a smile on his face as he took his last breath, laying in his bed at peace. Fubuki never told anyone about the hermit or what she had learned from him, just wiping her tears away as she closed the shack's door behind her and made her way back to Eblana. The secret stayed with Fubuki as she started her training to be one of the Royal Guard of Eblana. Her training involved more discipline and etiquitte in addition to mastery of a weapon that was required as a member of the Eblana soldiers on track for the higher echlons of service. Fubuki's weapon of choice was naturally the katana, tutored from a young age by her father and teachers of swordsmanship. She added to the style that was taught to her by adding a tanto to her repartoire used in her off hands for quick strikes and parrying, resulting in something that would remind one of a dance rather than brute force striking down with the katana. Fubuki had quite the rivalry with some of the recruits of the Eblana Military, especially a soldier named Shin Muramatsu, who had taken the path of the greatsword as a weapon of choice. The Samurai and Warrior styles of swordsmanship clashed in thier attempts to become better than the other, in the end though, it was Shin that won the heated contest. The class had been accepted into the ranks of the Eblana Military, while Fubuki was the only one who moved ahead of everyone to follow in line with her father's position. Life as Fubuki knew it was turned upside down when the castle was besieged and later destroyed, forcing the surviving people to flee underground to the Eblana caves west of the castle. Even during this time of despair for the people, her bright outlook and caring hand helped the people through the hard times they were facing. The soldiers were kept busy with security and dispatching of any monsters that may have found their way from the depths of the cave to the entrace where the Eblanians made their home. It was about this time that she stood up strong, playing a poker face while on her rounds deep in the caves to show her bravery, but let out her true self when being faced with the commoners who were depending on them for their mere survival. During the fight for Eblana's survival, an event more dramatic and traumatic occoured, what people called the convergence. Eblana was one of the areas wiped out by the convergence, and the fate of most of its people unknown. Fubuki was thankful to survive, but with nowhere to go, nobody to be found, she takes the life of a wanderer until she reached the city of Luca. Seeing traces of civilization, she makes a stop in Luca to formulate a plan of action, of what to do in the strange new world that faces her. Appearance: Fubuki appears as a woman who looks younger than she actually is, appearing in her mid-teens rather than her true age of 22. Her body is slim to average build, does not have too many curves, almost appearing boy-ish at first glance. Her jet black hair is styled short with her jagged bangs almost covering her eyes and the back flowing down to just below her neck where it flips outward as if it was resisting gravity. She has dark blue eyes which give a cold piercing stare from behind her coloured spectacles that sit low on her nose. Her style of dress has deviated from her Royal guard uniform during her travels and recent settling down in Luca as she searched for a way back to Eblana or any of the remaining kingdoms of her homeworld. She wears a black leather jacket with open shoulders, the sleeves held in place on her arms with straps and buckles, over a black form fitting halter top. She also wears a pair of blue breeches which cover the tops of her brown leather boots. She wears a sash at her waist which holds her katana while her tanto is snugly secured at the small of her back. Her vital areas appear to be augmented with metal chainmail sewn into the leather jacket, giving it a stiff look in areas such as her forearms and chest, but enough mobility is kept nonetheless. Fubuki also had a set of specially made samurai armor which was laquered red. It consisted of a body piece mostly made of a heavy cloth with woven cloth and bamboo shoulder guards sewn on, in addition to hip plates made of the same material guarding her lower torso. A set of gauntlets with bamboo plates on the back of the hands, padded shorts with areas of strengthened weave along the thighs, her legs are left bare and a pair of Sune-ate, with the same red bamboo material layered to protect her shins and ankles which are strapped on over a pair of boots. This set of armor was lost during the convergence. She also has a traditional kimono with a cherry blossom design which she wears when not active in her adventuring. Character Goals: Main goal for Fubuki is to return to Eblana and confirm if her family is safe and to resume her duties as a Eblana Royal Guard. If times or circumstance calls, would leave on outside missions for the kingdom, or for an adventuring life once she finds out the status of Eblana and its surrounding country. Knowing the world has gone through a very massive change and there would be those in need over herself, she would make herself better to meet those needs. Her secondary goal would be to recover her personal set of armor. Player Goals: I would like to ultimately work towards her giving a helping hand in rebuilding Eblana, or assisting any of the surviving kingdoms of the FF4 world after the convergence. Finding employment for the character would be a short term goal, whether it be with a place such as Shinra or a bodyguard to a famous noble. Long term plans, would be for her to fulfill character goals. Sample Pose: Fubuki sat down with the children in the infirmary of their secret hideout, the Eblana Cave, trying to comfort the injured... She has a sorrowful look in her eyes as she looked at those around her, feeling the pain and hopelessness that spread among the cave's residents. One of the children sat down beside Fubuki, questioning with curiosity, "Are you crying, Fubuki?" "Oh, no..." Fubuki answered, wiping away a tear that had welled up in her eyes, "I'm fine..." it was not fine, nothing was fine, but it was all she could do to keep herself and the others from giving up. "Soothing wind~ When all looks dark~ Lift us up~ Up towards the sky~ There always will~ be a light of hope~" Fubuki sang softly to herself, and before she realized there was a small group of people in front of her, repeating her song... Fubuki smiled, knowing the positive spirit will go a long way in the recovery of Eblana, no matter how long it would take... Spells, Magic, or Abilites: Swordsmanship: Ability to make use of her katana and tanto in a dual wield, although Fubuki prefers using both hands to wield her katana for more control and power. Still in training but able to hold her own against most opponents. Has the knowlege to strike vital spots with the tanto to disable or kill. Zeninage: Ability to throw gil at her enemies. Only does enough damage to cause an annoying stinging sensation in the area hit. Also can be used to blind a person by aiming for the eyes, or make them drop held items by aiming for the hands. Inanimate objects can be broken or moved this way. Shirabatori: Ablity to catch a blade swung down at Fubuki with her bare hands. She needs both hands free in addition to being aware of the attack. (This may be a consentual ability for dramatic purposes...) Shikigami: (I'd like to talk with a staffer about these on which would be allowable) Ability to call spirits to assist Fubuki from the ofuda she carries. The ofuda transforms into the shape of a generic bird. If any kind of damage is dealt to the shikigami in its bird form, or the magic is dispeled, they revert back to the pieces of paper they were made from. The shikigami in its bird form flies at her enemies, causing various status effects. Status Effects: Silence Paralyze Sleep Other effects: Spell Absorb (Aspir) Life Drain (Drain) Items of Note: Katana - Sakurafubuki Tanto - Ouka Shikigami Ofuda Name: Yasu I. Age: 26 Email: vorfied@capital.net RP Experience: About 10 years of Tabletop RPG, D&D, Rifts, Palladium, Rolemaster, etc. About 6 years of freeform Online RPG FFMUX Alts: None ElseMU*: None Time Devotion: About 10 hours a week, maybe more.