Sage's Characters: [hider=Ishigo] [b]Name[/b]: Ishigo [b]Age[/b]: 28 [b]Gender[/b]: Male [b]Birthplace[/b]: Valira [b]Current Home[/b]: Sovereign, Golden Mercenary Base [b]Personality:[/b] Ishigo knows only one true ally: silence. He views the world with mysterious eyes, always in deep thought regardless of what he is doing. His peers, all belonging in the Golden mercenaries, tell him his mind is rarely on Aeros, although he is somehow able to accomplish anything with full focus. It isn't absent mindedness, no, rather, it is a very peculiar sense of passive interaction. He is the type to learn through observation and patience. Lots and lots of patience. However, under his mysterious demeanor is a very caring side, devoted solely to the well being of the innocent. Justice is his weapon, silence is his ally, and peace is his motive. Ishigo invigorates a sense of discipline and tranquility in those around him and is known to be great and understanding the intent and emotions of the subjects of his interaction. [b]Bio:[/b] Ishigo didn't cry at birth. Nor did he shed a tear at his mother's death. His father never spoke to him for the sheer joy of speaking to his beloved son. No, Ishigo's father knew off the bat that Ishigo was mature far beyond his age. Instead of neglecting his son, Ishigo's father's choice to remain passive during his growth was more of a respectful notion. Everyone - "friends" and teachers alike - knew he was different. Strange, almost. But Ishigo didn't mind, in fact, he loved the peace it brought him. He didn't have to worry about drama, pain, loss, or anything. He simply did his duties and made sure those around him never strayed into harm. His father, despite being judged for not interacting with his son enough, actually had a strong pride of his progeny. Ishigo knew this and respected his father the same. If there was one friend that Ishigo ever truly had, it was Hector Esteves., whom he had known since birth. It was this friendship that led to Ishigo's decision to informally join the Golden Mercenaries, which were run by Hector's brother. Ishigo, at age 8, boarded Hector's shuttle to Sovereign, where he enlisted in the Y.D.A (Youth Disciplinary Academy). The academy was designed to nurture young boys into disciplined young men, and eventually, into mature, capable individuals of the world. Hector and Ishigo both spent their time training and advancing through ranks, until Hector eventually dropped out to officially join the Golden Mercenaries with his brother. Ishigo was neither disappointed or proud of the choice, as he had hoped to graduate together, but eventually, he too left the academy in order to peacefully wander around Sovereign, an unspoken vigilante. His friendship with Hector provided him with a shelter at the Golden Mercenary base, but he spent most of his time roaming the rooftops, observing the living, breathing city, and doing what he could to keep it safe, [b]Appearance[/b]: [url=http://img-cache.cdn.gaiaonline.com/af3f5a57cd0c0ae1e14e2ed7cb16c677/http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo145/billkaulitzfanforever13/Anime%20guys/OC__voodoo_ninja_by_Ninjatic.jpg]Ishigo[/url] [b]Special Traits/Weapons[/b]: -Really agile, jumps really high, and moves like a light weight -Strikes really fast, able to block really fast as well -Doesn't take hits well, but rarely takes them -Super chill [b]Theme Song[/b]: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EaRHlo4B0Y]Venice Rooftops[/url] ----------------------- [b]Kage Type[/b]: Kamikage [b]Kage Name[/b]: Jin [b]Kage Primary Power[/b]: Shadow Binding - To prevent confusion, Jin refers to his powers as "Shadow Binding." In actuality, it's principles revolve around using tier 2 elements (those that haven't been perceived by mankind, but are not in the spiritual realm) to drastically slow down photons, which are the particles that govern visible light on the electromagnetic spectrum. As a result, the very light that would usually connect with one retina's to produce an image is held back, creating "blind spots". These blind spots are often mistaken for moving shadows, as they can take any form that Jin can (within his power) mold them to, all by pinpointing various photons to slow down by the billions. The catch, however, is Jin's ability to intertwine the tier 2 element, which he simply refers to as "Shadow" within the space between each photon. The element itself is a celestial matter that has physical properties, including selective materialization. Simply put - you can feel those "blind spots", which are just concentrations of slowed photons. The misconception is then created that the shadows come to life. Jin can use "shadows" for both offense and defense, but primarily as a temporarily cloak for Ishigo. [b]Kage Secondary Power[/b]: Shadow Tethering - This is a sub-ability, derived from Jin's primary power. When the photon's are slowed down, creating the "living shadow", Jin can use his spirit (a great deal, actually) to change the direction of the photons in order to send them into places where light is unavailable, or in other words, [i]actual shadows.[/i] As a result, the "blind spots" that Jin creates can connect to other actual shadows (absences of light) and let the celestial tier 2 element manifest around the single photon found in the absence of light. Simply put, his shadows can connect with actual shadows and allow for an easy method of generating the celestial element which he refers to shadow. So basically, MORE SHADOWS! [b]Kage Personality/Description:[/b] Jin is rather humble and reserved. He's the type of kage that occasionally will crack a joke and surprise Ishigo, making him laugh (which he would otherwise never do). He has a distinct love for humanity, derived from his curiosity at their development. He is an older kage, something he takes pride in, and often indulges in tales of the past, including stories of what he observed in the human realm long before Ishigo existed. It is the progress and advancement that humanity made - out of the era of war and bloodshed - that drives Jin's desire to accept human's as brother entities. [/hider] [hider=Kisheto Yashime] [b]Name[/b]: Kisheto Yashime [b]Age[/b]: 21 (starting age: 20) [b]Gender[/b]: Male [b]Birthplace[/b]: Vantus, Capitol of Valira [b]Current Home[/b]: Sovereign, Sector C (lower class) [b]Personality:[/b] Kisheto is, in general, an optimistic and overconfident individual. The very light hearted manner in which he perceives any given situation drives his tendency to take things for granted. Although his overconfidence doesn't cause any form of narcisistic or egotistical nature, it does sometimes cause him to overestimate his abilities. The reason for it is simply a subliminal desire to be acknowledged and regarded as something beyond what he is - a forgotten drifter in the slums of Sovereign. Due to a lack of direct parenting, he sometimes has strange reactions to given situations that result in negative consequences more often than not. However, despite his desire to prove to the world that one can achieve simply through determination, he values others and their ambitions. He believes the best way to progress through your struggle is to share it with those who care for you, and in turn take some of their pain upon yourself. It is this belief that creates his ultimate weakness: loneliness. [b]Bio:[/b] Kisheto was born to Korseth Yashime, a strong willed and handsome man who was the Head of Agriculture in Vantus. Korseth loved his homeland and was known to be the kind to fight for it if needed. In fact, Korseth had plans to enlist in the noble Gaian military, but decided not to for unknown reasons. Instead, at the age of 22, he took up farming. His parents were both politicians, but Korseth hated it. He aspired to become like Rugo - a strong, independent working man who is loved by his comrades and brethren. After years of toiling on the farmlands of Vantus, Korseth was finally recognized for his ability to protect and enhance the farms - both through force and an amazing sense of diplomacy. It was said he could have easily became mayor, but he refused to do so in fear of losing his friends. No, he remained a working man - toiling day in and day out under the same unforgiving sun as his other fellow farmers. The farms brought upon another miracle for Korseth: Nora Lok'eeth. She was the sister of Korseth's best friend, who tragically died due to a horrible incident in Vantus involving bandits that refused to leave the town alone. Nora mourned little - instead she suppressed her emotions and taking up her deceased brother's work in honor of his memory. Her fierce attitude attracted Korseth. He saw a beautiful woman in her, tormented by her anger for the bandits. He believed this anger was used to mask the sorrow she was drowning in. Korseth never hesitated to work alongside her and assist her, and soon enough, after many deep conversations, she fell in love with him. He instantly fell in love with her, too, during a night in which every emotion seemed to let loose as the pained woman broke the seal on her suppressed feelings. It wasn't long before the two married and, eventually, cried in joy at the birth of Kisheto. However, tragedy soon befell the couple, burying the happiness that had managed to brighten Korseth's quickly dulling life. Nora was soon declared death due to unknown complications - only mere hours after Kisheto's birth. Korseth broke on the inside, feeling nothing but weakness in his shattered soul. Kisheto's birth and existence was the very thin thread that prevented him from cutting off his ties to the living world. =+=+=+=+ =+=+=+=+ Kisheto loved his father more than anything in the world. He saw his father as the very icon of integrity and honor. When ever any child would make fun of Kisheto (usually for one of the many stupid things he would say) Kisheto would always have the same response: [i]What would dad do....?[/i] Once he became more sensible of his surroundings and society, he decided that he would aim to gain as much wisdom from his father and then set off to join the Gaian military like Korseth once aspired to. Korseth loved his son's determination and fully backed his dream with routine training and conditioning. To Kisheto, Korseth was the bridge to adulthood. However, things began to turn towards the dark for Korseth once more. As the Vantus Government was reorganized with a new Mayor, corruption quickly ensued. Korseth hated the new group of leaders that would decide the future of Vantus and things took a turn for the worse. When Kisheto turned 15, Korseth was on the verge of bankruptcy, and Kisheto decided that he would remain by his father's side to help bring in some more revenue and in turn, save him from his financial struggle. But it was to no avail, as Korseth was eventually forced to take Kisheto to the travel hub outside of Vantus. Kisheto was somewhat shaken by his father's tension and anxiety. Kisheto, who was extremely reluctant and uncooperative at the time, wanted nothing more than to give up his dream and work by his father. But his father dismissed him and sent him off to Sovereign, with money that Kisheto could not explain the existence of. The whole ordeal was disorienting to Kisheto - an abrupt departure to an unknown city. He felt his father was abandoning him, but shook his thoughts as he awaited boarding the shuttle. The last memory of his father, however, was the flashing image of Korseth's face displayed across every screen in the travel hub. The image was displayed among deep red letters spelling out the words: "Traitor." Kisheto was never able to explain why his father was accused of treason - not even to this day, in which he roams the streets of Sovereigns, not much more than a homeless teenager. Without an income, he resides in multiple shelters scattered across the beautiful city. He is constantly moving, never stopping at the same shelter as he refuses to be seen in a homeless shelter more than once. From a hard working farmer boy to a petty thief in the slums of sovereign - Kisheto treads the path of a vagabond with a forgotten ambition that itches to reignite. [b]Appearance[/b]: [url=http://imgur.com/iOzlUyO]General[/url] [url=http://i.imgur.com/hvcZ808.png]General[/url] [url=http://imgur.com/HK0GJYj]Kage Power Activated[/url] [url=http://imgur.com/C3fE98h]Kage Power Activated 2[/url] [url=http://imgur.com/zy9Fn2N]Kage Power Activated 3[/url] *His kage power gets him that dope armor and sword, read the rest of the CS for info* [b]Special Traits/Weapons[/b]: -Amazing endurance and vitality -Fluid hand to hand combat. He can hit real hard, but strong attacks are really slow for him -Charismatic in a really, really strange way. -Clumsy -Lucky! -Aether Blade: See the kage power picture above. The one with golden sword? See it? That's the sword. [b]Theme Song[/b]: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_122Tx8xmg]Gold Soul Theory[/url] ----------------------- [b]Kage Name[/b]: Sol [b]Kage Primary Power[/b]: Aether is the enigmatic, celestial element that was used to create all life on Aeros. It is also the element that holds together Aeros and the realm of the kages. Sol can harness Aether, the natural energies of the world, and manipulate it (he can blend and wield the energies of nature). It is said that Aether is the element that is observed in the perfect harmony of all five elements fused with the essence of life and death. Sol can harness this Aether from the environment and fuse it with his spirit to give it shape in the observable world. Appearing as a golden aura, Aether can be used for a variety of things, but is mostly used by Kisheto to power up all of his offense/defense/movements. With training, Kisheto can become one with the Aether and manipulate it like Sol can, creating a weapon out of the golden element. Since Aether is found in all living things, he is also able to focus in on human spirits that aren't bonded to a kage, meaning he can understand the intent of a normal human to an extent by judging fluctuations in their spirit (kind of like [url=http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Negative_Emotions_Sensing]Negative Emotion Sensing[/url]). [b]Kage Secondary Power[/b]: Aether Prime - "Aether Prime" is a very special ability that Kisheto uses once he gains a strong control of his hidden abilities. It is drawn from his Kage's ability, so it isn't much of a "secondary" ability as it is a "sub ability". Actually, Aether Prime is just a beefed up version of an ability every host has, but is unsure of how to use. A "prime" form is usually when a kage relinquishes much more of its control to the host, establishing a perfect 50/50 balance in spirit. The two entities become one. This allows for the human to accomplish things otherwise impossible and express his or her powers to a much greater degree (although it is really the kage expressing them). In "Aether Prime", Kisheto and Sol tweak the Prime form by drawing in large amounts of Aether from the energies of nature. In this form, Kisheto dons an Ethereal armor that is shown in the pictures above. He is also able to create an Aether Blade (also listed and shown above) that is Sol's signature weapon manifested in the human world. [b]Kage Personality/Description:[/b] Sol is a quiet and mysterious individual who seems to like progress. Both the progress of the individual and the progress of said individual's cause or society. He likes to think things through and often wanders off into deep thought, which usually confuses the hell out of Kisheto. However, he maintains a certain stern demeanor and rarely talks to Kisheto unless an emergency arises.[/hider] [hider=Victor Esteves] [b]Name[/b]: Victor Esteves [b]Age[/b]: 32 [b]Sex:[/b] Male [b]Birthplace:[/b] Thell, Gaia [b]Current Home:[/b] Golden Mercenary HQ, Sovereign [b]Personality:[/b] Victor is a very confident and bold man. He has an inclination to express his competitive edge through both physical contest and intellectual debate. From an early age, people have noted his knack for discerning the truth from another person's lies. He was known for manipulating people's conversations to lead to answers he desired. It was simply in his nature to take charge - whether on the duty or in speech. His natural tendency to assume authority is part of the reason he was given the title of Chief Mercenary in the Golden Mercs. This only served to further his ego and sense of entitlement. Rest assured, he maintains a bright attitude and shows a strong compassion for his allies. [b]Bio[/b]: Victor was born in Thelle, a suburban city near the South Eastern border of Gaia. His parents, Ingrid and Carleo, were on their way back to their hometown of Vantus in Valira, when Ingrid's water broke and the shuttle was forced to execute an emergency landing. Ingrid Esteves, Victor's mother, was close friends with Sergio Black, the father of the current council representative for Gaia. The two had been friends in Vantus for a long time before Sergio left for his political ambitions. His success brought forth an unbelievable fortune, which he cut out a decent portion of specifically for Ingrid and her husband. Because of this, Victor and his younger brother were blessed with an amazing childhood and were able to frequent Sovereign to learn of it's ways. Victor's family had began in the lower class, but soon, found it's way to the top of Vantus' economy. Using his income from working the farms, Victor traveled to Sovereign at age 15, where he then enlisted in the Y.D.A (Youth Disciplinary Academy) and soared through the ranks due to his amazing physical prowess. Not only that, but he was recognized for his ability to make the optimal decisions in any simulated situation, and was quickly praised for his leadership. At age 16, Victor joined the Golden Mercenaries, graduating from the Y.D.A faster than any known individual. Even in the prestigious Golden Mercenaries, Victor functioned with ease and never ceased to impress his peers. It was in a matter of 6 years - all spent working the HQ and acing assigned contracts - before he was crowned the Chief Mercenary (leader of the entire faction). This was also due to the fact that the previous leader, Martin Byse, was killed by creatures of Arcaran forests. Regardless, Victor instilled a sense of pride and morale in his comrades that was unknown to the mercenaries. He was more than just their leader - he was their brother in arms, their comrade, their hero. He remains the leader to this very day, working alongside his Second in Command brother - Hector Esteves. =================== =================== [b]Appearance:[/b] [url=http://imgur.com/flLJv3U]Him in Armor[/url] (the third on the right that's white and gold. But it's all gold and the orange part is black) [url=http://imgur.com/URPsRJ9]Face[/url] He's 6'4" and weighs 220 lb, super muscular [b]Theme song[/b]: [url=http://youtu.be/fS0k1LbIvDU]Brotherhood - John Dreamer[/url] [/hider] [hider=Hector Esteves] [b]Name[/b]: Hector Esteves [b]Age[/b]: 28 [b]Gender[/b]: Male [b]Birthplace[/b]: Vantus, Valira [b]Current Home[/b]: Sovereign, Gaia [b]Personality:[/b] Hector is an extremely outgoing individual. He has a knack for getting people to like him and it's usually due to his genuinely positive mannerisms. Unlike his brother, he is much more tolerable and views justice as something more complex than killing the bad and saving the good. He often served as a voice of reason for his brother and is usually found in the middle of conflicts which he often resolves using logic and compassion. [b]Bio:[/b] Hector was born in Vantus, the Capitol farmland of Valira, where he was known to be "everybody's" friend. However, he only considered his brother, Victor, and his childhood pal, Ishigo, to be his "real" friends. He was a family oriented boy, and the only reason he left to join the Y.D.A in Sovereign was because his brother told him to. There, he was usually picked on for being a softie, regardless of the fact that he was an exceptional combatant. His sense of unarmed combat was unparalleled, and he is, to this day, the only man to have dropped Victor using nothing but his martial arts skills. Hector took on the duty if Chief's Assistant, serving as a right hand man to his brother. As a result, he was also considered to be a "vice chief" to his fellow golden mercenaries. [b]Appearance[/b]: [url=http://imgur.com/KUFB8GD]Hector[/url] [b]Special Traits/Weapons[/b]: -Extremely Dextrous martial arts ability -Fast strikes -Infantry tanto (dagger google it) -Basic Golden mercenary edition E2 Rifle (imagine an assault rifle from mass effect but it's golden) [b]Theme Song[/b]: [url=http://youtu.be/w211KOQ5BMI]Sleep Now in the Fire[/url] [/hider] [hider=Julian Drake] [b]Name[/b]: Julian Drake [b]Age[/b]: 23 [b]Gender[/b]: Male [b]Birthplace[/b]: Caliosa, Independent Island Nations [b]Current Home[/b]: Sovereign, Gaia [b]Personality:[/b] Julian's friends refer to him as "the human painkiller." This is because he is known to have one of the most soothing voices ever to kiss the ears of those who hear it. He's a poet at heart, and thus, he has a knack for always picking the right words to tag team with his tone and deliver powerful, influential messages. He is also a musician, and because of this, sometimes drifts into song in the middle of conversation. He always manages to keep his calm, no matter what, especially when he becomes "one with the herb." His laid back attitude is contagious, and whenever he hangs out with friends, there seems to be a lack of drama, which people tend to prefer since they all desire to escape the dramatically busy lives they lead in Sovereign. Julian is also extremely optimistic and friendly, and it is known that he has the natural ability to turn enemies into friends within a heartbeat. [b]Bio:[/b] Julian loved his parents. Oh, but guess what? They're still alive. Fuckers. Julian was born in a small village in Caliosa, one of the many tropical islands found in the I.I.N. He has little memory of what it was like, besides the fact that, unlike in Leginia, Sweetleaf wasn't banned. His father, Janus Drake, and his mother, Enya Drake, both were beyond fascinated with stories of the continent of Leginia. The two had a very interesting love story themselves, always looking for adventure and action. It was this love for adventure that eventually caused them and their 2 year old son to find themselves stowed away on a trade vessel that led them to Leginia. There, the two parents quickly enlisted in the military and managed to attain enough finances to support themselves. At age 5, Julian was settled in at the middle class sector (Sector B) of Gaia, where he attended school like the rest of the kids. As he progressed through school, Julian was lucky enough to have an amazing transformation. You know, the ugly duckling transformation. In his elementary to middle school years, he was made fun of for his foreign appearance and strange hairstyle, something near exclusive to his island. Furthermore, many labeled him as a weirdo for having traditional tattoos that were given to Caliosan children at birth to define them (these tattoos were gradually made bigger, adding new symbols and patterns with age to symbolize the growth/path/actions that the child would take until age 21, when the arm length tattoo was completed). He was that ugly kid that became beautiful - entering college, he was considered the most attractive male at Gower University. He was every girl's main crush, and other guys would either find themselves jealous or questioning their sexuality. In fact, he was a known lover, sometimes being branded a womanizer. However, he would always tell others that his one true love was music, which only made girls swoon over him even more. Because of this, Julian was almost a disappointment to his parents, who were shaped into fine warriors in the military. Key word: almost. His parents loved their son and believed that he would one day become a politician, voicing for peace in ways no one would ever imagine. Now, Julian lives in a decent apartment complex with his room mate, Eddy Samrin. The two had forged their friendship during their early college years and ever since then, they've been relaxing in the city of Sovereign. Julian and Eddy often find themselves wandering the many parks created around Sovereign, singing tunes or attending impromptu dates, since their presence always seems to attract others. [b]Appearance[/b]: [url=http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs70/i/2010/337/d/c/dreads_are_awesomeness_by_euclidstriangle-d300rw1.jpg]Julian[/url] [url=http://fc02.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2010/225/8/5/rasta_ganja_by_ediahlorag1986.jpg]For an idea of what his tattoos look like[/url] [b]Special Traits/Weapons[/b]: -Very Calm -Extremely persuasive. Like EXTREMELY persuasive. Like, stop-a-war-between-nation's persuasive. -He always carries a small Lutar (half lute, half guitar) on his back. Oh, and weed. Always has a little pouch of joints on his belt. -Bitch Magnet -SUPER FRIENDLY CHARM! [b]Theme Song[/b]: [url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PR_u9rvFKzE]Make It Bun Dem - Skrillex and Damian Marley [/url] ----------------------- [b]Kage Type[/b]: Onikage [b]Kage Name[/b]: Senyuko [b]Kage Primary Power[/b]: Smoke Form - Senyuko is able to re-materialize his body (or host's body) into a gray-ish, black-ish, red-ish smoke. The composition of the smoke is what would be created from burning a tier 2 element, meaning it is unknown or not perceivable to humans. This smoke has all the properties of regular fire smoke, meaning it can diffuse and be cut through without any "damage". Julian can apply his secondary ability to move rapidly if his entire body is converted into smoke, but other wise, if he chooses to only convert a specific part of his body, it will not have the same effect. [b]Kage Secondary Power[/b]: Wind Manipulation - Very basic level of manipulating the wind around him by using altered heat currents to create gusts. Very weak offense, but viable asset. This is how he moves in smoke form. [b]Kage Personality/Description:[/b] Senyuko might just be the laziest kage in existence, probably since he is rather young. His personality resembles a typical high school teenager - fun loving but lazy, with just a touch of rebellious. He loves Julian for being the "perfect host" and rarely demanding anything from him.[/hider]