Thanks, guys! I'll get some stuff together soon. In the mean time here are some character prompts for personal use (you don't have to post your answers):

Why did you character join or why do they want to join a weapons martial arts dojo?

What are your characters parents like? Does your character live with them? How do they feel about martial arts?

How does your character feel about violence and killing?

What kind of fighting style does your character like to employ? What are your characters' best and worst physical attributes that may reflect this?

How does your character feel about losing and competition?

What does your character do for money outside of martial arts?

Was your character born locally (following local trends and customs) or are they an outlander with different views on martial arts?