Post by neetshot on Apr 17, 2020 12:03:05 GMT -5
<Kayako Saeki>
Other Names: Kaya, Saeko
Epithet: Little Miss Runaway
Height: 5'2"
Build: Curvy and Fit
Age: 22
Gender: Female
Race: Human
Occupation: Pirate, Singer/Dancer
Bounty/Rank: 0 Beri
Total X-Poinz: 300
Used X-Poinz: 300
Personality
Kayako is a somewhat whimsical, almost unsettling person with a cheerful, excitable demeanor and a poor understanding of social norms and boundaries. She has a few odd habits and quirks that make it somewhat difficult to get to know her, and some well-hidden trust issues that make it hard for her to truly get close to others, though she is quick to agree to things out of curiosity, boredom, or a need for approval. For those who do earn her trust, she is murderously loyal.
Unlike some pirates, Kayako has no qualms about killing, though that doesn't mean that she does it needlessly, even if she does enjoy a good fight. Rather than seeing it as something abhorrent or something to be indulged in for fun, she merely sees it as something can 'just do'. Naturally, she is also not above thievery, cheating, or other dishonourable or criminal acts.
One thing that Kayako values greatly is freedom, and the ability to make choices. Spending her childhood either locked away or carefully watched if she stepped out of line has given her a hatred for being cooped up or told what to do, though paradoxically, she may agree to things if she thinks it will get her approval from someone she wants it from. Something else she particularly treasures is her sword, Kuro, named for the cat that she spent much time with during her childhood.
Of course, Kayako has hobbies outside of practicing her martial skills or being a weirdo. She's a skilled cook, with a favour towards sweet things, especially confectionary. In particular, she's a lover of mochi, and can almost always be seen with a stick of the chewy sweet. She also rather fits the stereotype of a caged songbird, as she has a wonderful signing voice, even if she does have a penchant for singing creepy lullabies. Finally, Kayako likes to take special care of her appearance, and always carries a small grooming kit in her kimono.
Generally, Kayako is not a fan of 'normal' people. Every moment of her childhood that wasn't spent cooped up in her room was being paraded around like a prize horse in front of others, rich and poor alike, so she grew to feel somewhat uncomfortable around the average person. For related reasons, she also strongly dislikes monotony, and likes to switch up the aesthetic of her quarters every so often so it isn't too same-y. On a less serious note, she dislikes the idea of getting a tan, since she considers her pale skin to be her charm point.
Appearance
Kayako's appearance can generally be summed up as 'beautiful but eerie', almost ghostlike. She's rather short, only standing at 5'2", but fills out her figure well. One of her most noticeable features is her incredibly pale skin, with only the barest hint of pink. This is contrasted by hair so black that i practically absorbs light, mostly straight but with a few stray strands. It reaches the small of her back and covers her right eye, both of which are red and underlined with small bags. Since she cares so much for her appearance, she often makes use of makeup, mostly black eyeliner and lipstick, and carefully trims her eyebrows. She has a a heart-shaped face, with long eyelashes and a small but defined nose.
She has a few outfits, but Kayako favours one as her 'trademark' outfit. The top is black, in a kimono-style, though the chest area is usually let loose to show off a little. She wears it right-over-left, in a fashion reserved for the deceased. Beneath that she wears a red hadajuban undershirt which peeks slightly past the loose sleeves of the top. Rather than the typical long skirt or a hakama, it ends in a pleated skirt that reaches to mid-thigh. Around her waist she wears a white obi to keep it all in place. For footwear, she has a pair of red-trimmed, black jika-tabi that reach to a couple inches below her skirt line. The obi is the only particularly decorative part of the outfit, with the image of a few red spider lilies on it, like a field, though the ends of the sleeves have a few floating, red petals.
Traits
Inhuman Swiftness
Kayako's epithet of 'Little Miss Runaway' isn't only because she's...well, a runaway. She's also fast, incredibly so. She can outpace most enemies of her level with ease, and good luck beating her in a footrace!
Inhuman Strength
Perhaps more surprising, due to her height, is Kayako's monstrous strength. Most wouldn't expect a short girl like her to lift such excessive amounts or be able to strike with such terrifying force, but she's more than capable of doing so.
Fighting Styles
Name: Fright Train
Focus: Power strikes, Quick attacks, Fast movement
Class: E
Aspects: -
Description: A fighting style that takes advantage of Kayako's excessive speed and strength. It favours a mixture of strong, powerful cuts, quick thrusts, and bursts of short but incredibly fast movement.
Name: Don't Breathe
Fighting Style: Fright Train
Rank: 1
Description: A straight thrust towards an opponent's neck, taking advantage of Kayako's absurd speed and short stature to slip beneath an opponent's guard before they can block.
Cost: 50XPz
Name: Descent
Fighting Style: Fright Train
Rank: 2
Description: A horrifically powerful, downwards blow typically made while stepping forward, capable of crushing inferior weapons and bisecting even a fishman with ease. While simple, the sheer brute strength behind it combined with the wind-up creates a shockwave around Kayako, able to knock weak foes off-balance even if they're not the direct target of the attack.
Cost: 125XPz (Rebate)
Equipment
Name: Kuro
Fighting Style: Fright Traing
Rank: 2
Description: A surprisingly beaten-up sword for a Wazamono, Kuro is a katana with a completely black blade that bears a jagged, chipped edge. Rather noticeably, it has no tsuba, and a simple, white, cloth-wrapped handle. The sheath is similarly rather brutalistic, being a mere length of leather wrapped in white bandages.
Qualities:
Black Blade: The weapon’s metal is naturally very dark – almost, if not pitch black in colour, and not just the result of being painted or coloured in such a way. Any weapon with this Quality has heightened durability, allowing it to resist damage and strain to the point where it can be used to parry exceptionally powerful blows without risk to the weapon.
Cost: 250XPz
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