[color=00aeef][b]Name:[/b][/color] Higashi Momoru
[color=6ecff6][b]Title:[/b][/color] His Imperial Majesty and Shōgun of the Empire of Bakushima
[color=6ecff6][b]Description:[/b][/color] Momoru, 51 stands 5’ 11” tall and weighs 180 Lbs. He has short black hair, parted on the left side with brown eyes and has a narrow oval shaped face. Momoru was injured at age 15 during a hunting trip and lost the use of his left hand. It hangs limp by his side. It is useless. He dresses conservatively, usually in a tailored suit and colorful tie with a white dress shirt. His casual dress consists of boat shoes (Light tennis shoe) dour colored slacks and a colorful golf shirt. He may wear the ball cap with the logo of the Tagawa Lightning F.C., his favorite sports team (football/Soccer).

[color=6ecff6][b]Background:[/b][/color] The Higashi family have held the position of Shōgun for the past 342 years. Momoru is the 12th member of his family to hold the title of Shōgun. Momoru has been in this position for the past ten years following the death of his father, Katsuro. Katsuro was known as a benevolent leader with a charismatic personality. The population of Bakushima loved their ruler. His son, Momoru is also generous, but not as personable as his father. He tends to seclude himself from the public eye often, focusing more on Imperial duties than public appearances. He is liked, but often times compared unfavorably to his father. Momoru can best be described as focused

As a teenager, Momoru wanted to be just like his father. The elder served in the Baku Army, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the 25th Air Assault Brigade prior to his coronation at age 38. Momoru and his brother, Norio accompanied Katsuro on his hunting trips to the mountains in the western regions of the island. One time, while sighting in a large stag, Momoru’s rifle exploded severing his left wrist almost completely; a few tendons and bone fragments kept it together. The surgeons were able to sew the hand back to the wrist, but the nerve damage was so great, he would never be able to use the hand again. It is a dangling ornament, often kept encased in a black glove.

Momoru is occasionally sensitive about his left hand. Normally, a very calm leader, but he can be incensed to violence, spewing disparaging comments to anyone who makes an ill comment about his deformed left hand. It is not always this way. He is more than willing to entertain an inquisitive child about his handicap.

Momoru also has a sister, Sumiko who is five years younger than him. Norio, is two years younger than Momoru. The three had a normal childhood with the two boys constantly fighting with another and getting into trouble. Norio often fought with his baby sister, but Momoru would step in and protect her when his ire got up. She was often the source of their fighting.

As a young man, Momoru excelled in his studies. He enjoyed mathematics and physical science, but was forced to study government and politics in College. He also learned the Raetian language and the common tongue. He was forced to be a member of the debate club and coincidentally, this was another strong point for him. Although he attempted exercise, his mother, Lady Higashi Haruki was overprotective. He had played soccer up until his 15th year. He was an average player, but enjoyed the sport. Once he injured his hand, Lady Haruki would no longer permit him to participate in sports. He enjoyed running and was always accompanied by his personal security detail.

When Momoru was 30 years of age, he married Ashigara Yori. Yori comes from a rival family that supports the Higashi clan. There are three families in the Baku Islands that can lay a claim to the Empire; the Higashi clan, Ashigara clan and the Nishida clan. Both the Nishida clan and the Ashigara clans have no intentions to upset the balance of power, but occasionally comments are made about Higashi Momoru that should never be repeated. Lady Yori would never do anything to upset that balance of power.

Momoru and Yori have three daughters; Kimi, Hama and Yukiko. Never in the 1200 year history of the Baku Empire has their been a woman sitting on the dais of the Hidachi Palace. Times are changing and Momoru is a strong voice in favor of his daughter ascending to the position of emperor of Bakushima. Both Prime Minister Ashigara Kenzo, leader of the Ashigara clan and Chancellor Nishida Hiroki, leader of the Nishida clan have voiced their opinions on this subject and would be extremely displeased if Higashi Kimi grew to become emperor of Bakushima. It just might result in a revolutionary war.

[color=6ecff6][b]Personality:[/b][/color] Higashi Momoru is generally a laid-back sort of man. Most of the time he can control his temper, refusing to allow emotion to control his political goals. Given his age and experience, Momoru is an excellent negotiator. He lacks a sense of humor, often what he finds funny, others do not. He occasionally fails to laugh when a joke or other humorous quip has been elicited. This has been a source of angst with him. His aide has coached him to fake laugh if others are laughing, just to appear as though he is behaving appropriately. Momoru prefers the company of his dog over people. Except his daughters. He loves them dearly and would do anything for his precious lotus blossoms.