[u][center][h1]Midori Saito[/h1]
[h2][color=firebrick][i]a.k.a 'Katana'[/i][/color][/h2]
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[i]"The katana killed her, not me."[/i][/center][/u]

[center][u][i]Age[/i][/u]
24
[u][i]Height & Weight[/i][/u]
5'11"; 143 lbs
[u][i]Appearance[/i][/u]
Midori Saito has a rather fair complexion, as do most Japanese women. She accents her armor/outfit with her makeup, such as her scarlet red lipstick.
[u][i]Weaponry/Equipment[/i][/u][/center]
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[*][i][u]Katana[/u][/i]
Hence the name, Katana's primary weapon is her katana, which is a hand-me-down from her paternal great grandfather.
[*][i][u]Armor[/u][/i]
Katana's armor consists of a black, metallic breastplate and leg armor, accompanied by wooden shoulder guards. Her outfit is accented by red bits of cloth/fabric here and there. Katana's mask was designed to strike fear into her opponents, resembling the appearance of a haunted doll. A large red dot is placed on her forehead, which comes from the Japanese flag.
[*][i][u]Martial Arts[/u][/i]
Having spent years becoming a black belt, Katana is proficient in the martial arts. She is an adept physical militant.
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[center][u][i]History[/i][/u]
It was approximately 24 years and 4 months ago that Midori Saito was given birth to at a typical urban Japanese hospital in Tokyo, Japan. Her parents, Akira and Hiroshi, were employed as a secretary and security guard, respectively. The new family wasn't exactly wealthy, nor were they penniless. For Midori, childhood was relatively simple and easy. She attended school; excelled in all her classes; played the violin; made a multitude of friends; and finally graduated at the age of 18. She ended up being an only child, but that didn't really bother her much. Midori was close enough to some friends that they pretty much made up for the lack of biological siblings. For a good amount of her childhood, Midori was put into martial arts classes. She became a black belt by the age of 15. She was exalted by her master, who viewed her as a potential warrior. Had the samurais still existed, no doubt she would make for a great one. Meanwhile, she also took acrobatics and gymnastics. It was a rather excellent 18 years for Midori.

It was only shortly after her graduation that things began to deteriorate. By that time, a good amount of her extended family immigrated to the United States in search for a better choice of employment. Specifically, they moved around Crown City, within its suburbs and metro area. Midori and her parents became the last to follow suit. Their bags were packed, and they flew to Crown City, where they were promised a "better life." Little did they know, that was a big fat lie.

Midori was compelled to say good-bye to all her friends and "siblings." It wasn't fun being put into a new environment thousands of miles away from the one you were used to. Midori spoke a sufficient amount of the English language to get her by in America.

The day Midori's parents were taken away from her would best be considered the turning point in her already-crumbling life. The lives of both of her parents were unfortunately claimed when they were involved in a freak elevator "accident." Police claim that it was merely an accident, but Midori knew otherwise. Her parents had unfortunately missed payments to some thugs. She didn't know who exactly, but she was determined to find out. She arrived home from her part-time job as a store cashier devastated. Nothing would be the same ever again.

And thus, she started on her quest for vengeance. Through research and other methods, she discovered a woman by the name of Stacey Wright, who is in charge of a ruthless and violent gang that's centered around the building where her parents were killed. Midori realized that if no one was going to put an end to this crime, that she should do it herself. She imported a custom-made armor set from Japan, along with her great grandfather's katana, which was located in his tomb. She had her mask forged from metal, dyed white & with the red dot. She trimmed her hair, and applied makeup whenever in her outfit to disguise her identity. Thus began the story of Katana.
[u][i]Personality[/i][/u]
The death of her parents left Midori as a taciturn and serene woman, as well as a vindictive and merciless one. If someone is in her way, that someone has to go by any means necessary. She does not take obstacles lightly. Midori is a rather stealthy woman, being able to get away with almost anything she wants.[/center]