[b]Name:[/b] Ayano Suiden (Or just Aya for short)

[b]Age:[/b] 357 (Appears 23)

[b]Occupation:[/b] Waitress

[b]Kaifuku Role:[/b] Ninja

[b]Mundane Identity:[/b] She currently goes by the alias Saya Hazuki, the illegitimate daughter of a now-deceased peasant woman. She will remain at one place for a few decades, gradually altering her appearance when her youth becomes suspicious. When she can no longer maintain a mortal identity, due to it being too old to be convenient, she vanishes, taking on a new name at a new place with the same untraceable story.

[b]Race:[/b] [u]Kitsune –[/u] Long lived foxes that attain power through their many years of life and acquired wisdom. Every hundred years, they grow a new tail and can acquire up to nine. The longer a kitsune lives, the more powerful it becomes. Kitsune come in two varieties: the nogitsune, and the zenko. The nogitsune are the mischievous and malicious foxes, while the zenko are benevolent adherents of the god Inari. Aya falls into the latter category.

The source of a kitsune’s power is their hoshi no tama, a small glass sphere that sparkles like the night sky. Kitsune either keep their hoshi no tama in a safe location, hold it in their tails, or some have even been known to swallow it to assure its safety. If anyone steals a hoshi no tama, the kitsune will lose much of its power, and will likely be compelled to obey the commands of its holder until it receives the sphere back again. 

Zenko like Aya possess the magic of foxfire, a divine flame that doesn’t burn, but has purifying effects on evil beings. Kitsune also have a number of other magical abilities. By placing a leaf on their head, they can take on any form they wish, though they are most known for appearing as beautiful women. They can craft auditory and visual illusions to deceive their enemies, however the illusions have no physical substance of their own. They do not cast shadows, and if one catches the reflection of a kitsune in disguise, they will see a fox reflected back at them. Kitsune can enter one’s dreams and communicate with them either directly, or by manipulating the imagery of the dream. They can create pleasant dreamlands, or horrifying nightmares. They can also choose to appear in the dreams themselves.  Kitsune possess impeccable balance and agility, able to leap through trees and balance on branches with ease. They also have heightened senses and are particularly perceptive. However, they are about as susceptible to injury as any human, and can be dealt a mortal blow if they get careless.

[b]Appearance: [/b]
[hider=Mundane][img] http://hdwall.us/thumbnail/sunset_touhou_izayoi_sakuya_kimono_torii_white_hair_desktop_1048x849_hd-wallpaper-1207459.jpg[/img][/hider]
When going on a hunt, Aya dons black kunoichi gear. Obviously, her restaurant attire isn’t ideal for jumping through trees.

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[b]Reputation:[/b] Aya has earned herself a mixed reputation among the Kujo-Sha. Those that have never worked with her see her as lazy and childish, wondering why she is even a part of this organization. More often than not, she’s seen goofing around than actually training or honing her skills, so some of the more serious members think rather lowly of her. However, among those that have gone on a mission with her, she has earned a reputation of loyalty, both to the cause and to her teammates. She is always true to her word, so much so that people have come to think of kitsune as incapable of breaking a promise. 

[b]Personality:[/b] Aloof and playful, Aya tries to fill any room she enters with cheer. If she’s filled with a room of particularly gloomy or serious people, it only motivates her to get people to lighten up. While not as promiscuous as stories surrounding kitsune would suggest, she can be a bit flirtatious to those who give her an amusing response. She is a blunt person, not caring about insulting people or annoying them so long as she’s not working her mundane job. If you haven’t bathed in a while, she’ll be the first to tell you it’s time. However, when she’s on a job, it’s like a flip is switched. The cheeriness and playfulness vanishes, and she becomes a dangerous youkai. She’ll never kill the innocent, but those branded as enemies will find her surprisingly merciless. 

Aya has lived for centuries, and has spent most of that time among humans, but she doesn’t like talking about her past. Only those who become very close to her are afforded more than dismissive answers, and those very few people that get this close to her come to realize that she is an incredibly good actor…

[b]Weapons:[/b] Tooth and nail, plain and simple. Aya has sharp claws and teeth that can rip through flesh. She carries no additional weapons, and wouldn’t be skilled with it if given one.

[b]Equipment:[/b] A pocket full of sticks, reeds, and leaves. While her illusions don’t have physical substance, she can cast an illusion on a physical object to make it more convincing. For example, a stick could be made to appear as a gold coin, and since there is an actual object there, one could pick it up and examine it. Such objects would not hold up to scrutiny, though.

[b]Fighting Style:[/b] [u]Kitsune Instinct -[/u] Aya practices no formal style of martial arts, but rather fights with feral instinct. She relies heavily on her speed and reflexes for defense, and attacks aggressively, perhaps one could even say recklessly. However, the lack of any discernable form makes her attacks erratic. Those looking for a rhythm or a pattern will find none. This style is particularly effective against those who diligently practice specific styles, as she can adapt to their movements quite easily. She runs into trouble, though, against fighters who are a physical match for her speed and adapt to unorthodox movements well. 

[b]Skills:[/b] [u]Trickery -[/u] Those who master the art of trickery need a specific set of skills to pull off their stunts. Aya is highly observant, able to eavesdrop on muffled conversations, read body language, and can read quickly and accurately from a distance. She has an impeccable sense of direction, both in the wilderness and in labyrinthine palaces, so she rarely gets lost. She is dexterous, flexible, and agile, allowing her to sneak around in the shadows without being noticed. And, she has a keen wit, allowing her to apply these skills in clever ways to manipulate her targets any way she sees fit. 

[u]Social Chameleon –[/u] Aya can take on virtually any role, be it a polite maiden, a drunken bimbo, or even a proud samurai. Her time among humans has given her mastery of appropriate manners for just about every situation, be it among the nobility or peasantry, and she can even imitate local accents and dialects. Aya can be whoever she needs to be to get wherever she needs to get. 

[u]Dancer –[/u] She’s good at dancing. Not much more to it. Her singing voice is rather average, though. 

[u]Lore:[/u]
[center][hider=The Fox in the Woods]
Once there was a boy who loved to play in the woods. His parents warned him not to venture off, but the boy paid them little heed. One day, he traveled so deep into the woods that he couldn’t find his way back. It grew dark, and the boy began to get scared. He scrambled around, frantically looking for the way back, but he was hopelessly lost. Just when he was about to break down and cry, he saw a trail of tiny 
lights. He followed the lights and soon he was out of the woods. 

The next day, the boy returned to the woods and boldly marched forward again. Again it grew dark, and again a trail of lights appeared for him to show him the way out. He followed the trail, but this time was more disappointed than relieved. 

The third day he ventured into the woods again, and this time he came across a small fox. This fox looked up at him curiously and said, “Why do you keep wandering in the woods when you know you will get lost?” 

The boy replied, “When someone helps you, it’s right to give thanks. I wanted to find the person who helped me so I could thank them properly.”

The fox gave him an odd look. It had only known humans as hunters, and so tried to avoid them, but this boy seemed different. “You are kind-hearted and noble, but you shouldn’t put yourself in danger like this. I will not always be around to help you.”

The boy smiled, bowed, and turned to go home. 

The boy returned to the forest several times, but never saw the fox again. Fortunately, he knew the way back by now, so he didn’t become lost, but he still wished he could see his friend again. Then, he father came home one day with a dead fox draped over his shoulder. The boy burst into tears and refused to speak to his parents. He also didn’t bother checking the woods, for he was convinced that his father had killed the fox that saved him. 

That night, he had a dream he was sitting in the woods. A beautiful woman walked up to him and wiped his tears. “Please don’t cry. It was not my intention to make you sad or to tear apart your family. However, the woods are a dangerous place for boys like you, and I cannot protect you. I knew you could find your way back, so I let you be. Now, please don’t dwell on me. I’m going somewhere far away. Goodbye.” 
That was the last the boy saw of the fox, but he never stopped thinking about it. He hoped that wherever it was, it was keeping people safe. [/hider]

[hider=The Ageless Wife]
One day a man was hunting in the woods, when he came across a beautiful woman sitting by a lake. He asked what the woman was doing out here all by herself, but the woman simply replied that she lived here. The man didn’t believe her, and insisted that she let him take her back home. When the woman said she had no other home to go back to, he offered to take her back to his home. The woman found the man’s persistence charming, and so she agreed.

As thanks, the woman tended to his house, cleaning his rooms and cooking him wholesome meals while he spent the day working. She would talk cheerfully and joke with him, and soon it was only a matter of time before they fell in love.

They got married, and reared healthy children who then went out into the world raising families of their own. Eventually, the man became gray-haired and wrinkled, but his wife looked just like the day he met her. As they lay in bed, the man looked at her and asked, “How is it that you still look just as you did they day I saw you by the lake?”

The woman was not fazed by this question. It seemed she knew it was coming. She simply said, “You are a good man, and you deserve a beautiful wife.” 

The man replied, “Whether I deserve it or not, everyone grows old. Here I am, barely able to walk without a cane, and you haven’t aged a day.”

His wife said, “Well, maybe it’s your love for me that’s kept me so young.”

The man frowned. “Please don’t say that.”

“Why not?”

“If that’s true, then why hasn’t your love kept me young as well. I refuse to believe for a moment that you don’t love me as much as I love you.” 

The woman was stunned. Her eyes welled up with tears, and she took him into a loving hug. “I’m sorry,” she said. Then she grew old in his arms.[/hider]

[hider=Only a Monster]
There was once a village that was being tormented by a wicked hag. People were growing sick, and men were being drawn to a dilapidated house on a hill, never to be seen again. So, the villagers called on the strongest young man in the village, and armed him with the best weapons he had. 

Before he departed to slay the hag, the man sat down at a restaurant for a meal. “Of course it’s free for you, so order whatever you like,” the waitress said, and then gave him a concerned look. 

The man glanced back at her confidently. “You don’t need to worry about me. I’ve been in plenty of fights before. What’s one more?”
The waitress cocked her head. “You’ve fought other people, but have you fought a monster before? You know, only a monster can kill a monster.”

The man just laughed it off and enjoyed his meal. Then, he made his way up the hill and challenged the hag. He hacked her limbs and stabbed her body, but nothing he did seemed to hurt her. The fight dragged on, and he became exhausted. He tried to retreat, but the hag blocked him with supernatural speed. Sadly, the man knew this was the end, and resigned himself to his fate.

Then, the hag burst into blue flames, shrieked in agony, and died. Bewildered, the man looked around and saw the waitress. Before he could even ask, the girl replied, “I told you. Only a monster can kill a monster.” She gave him a toothy, vulpine grin, and then she was never seen again.[/hider]
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[b]Theme Song:[/b] [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=059ROMpITG8&list=PL4qMeDjUT4Jv1QcX_xqVPAK7m1mt_v6jC&index=12[/youtube]