Well here's the Yasuke sheet. [hider=Mitsuhide is an incel] [center][img]http://files.hangame.co.jp/blog/2015/52/aa813974/02/28/42391458/aa813974_1425053151563.jpg[/img][/center] [center] [hider=Kuro Akuma no Yoroi] [img]https://cdnb.artstation.com/p/assets/images/images/010/339/043/4k/inaki-andonegi-samurai-2018.jpg?1523906061[/img] [/hider] [/center] _________________________________________________________________________________________ [b]Name:[/b] Yasuke [b]Title:[/b] Dark Protector of the Demon King [b]Class:[/b] Lancer [b]Gender:[/b] Male [b]Alignment:[/b] Chaotic Good [b]Height / Weight:[/b] 192cm/87kg [b]Source:[/b] Japan(?) _________________________________________________________________________________________ [b]Personality:[/b] True to his position as Nobunaga’s protector/friend, Yasuke is a dutiful man whose loyalty to his lord is stronger than anything else: If Nobunaga wanted a bodyguard, Yasuke will protect her from all harm, with little regards to his life. If his lord wants a person to talk to, Yasuke will set aside his duties and converse with her as friends. And if Nobunaga is in a pickle, he will be there to get her out of trouble… and then berate her to not repeat it again. When summoned as Lancer, Yasuke’s friendly and supportive side is more accentuated than his other incarnations. Although he is wary of reckless behaviors and potentially risky ideas or actions, the foreign samurai won’t hesitate to back his Master up even if they follow through with those plans. In fact, Yasuke is much more forgiving and relaxed when he is befriended. Unless the Master is one who continuously rejects all notions of friendship, the foreign samurai will never let his Master down. Assuming the Master can cope with his skewed sense of humor, then Yasuke can be easily considered the epitome of what one would call a valued friend. As mentioned previously, while Yasuke is obedient to his Master, he is unquestionably loyal to Nobunaga only. Yasuke’s faith and trust in Nobunaga is extremely powerful, and for good reason; she was the only person who treated him not as a possession, but as a human being. Not only that, but she was also the one who gave him a proper name; that act was so profound to the foreign samurai where he himself considered it to be his True Name. However, his very loyalty can blind him of everything else around him. Even as Nobunaga's methods became increasingly cruel, Yasuke would still overlook them and continue to fight by her side. Whether its slaughter or worse, the foreign samurai will do that's necessary for his lord's united Japan; for he believed that for a world as chaotic as theirs, only someone as unpredictable as Nobunaga is capable of ruling it. [b]Bio:[/b] A former African slave-turned-samurai, “Yasuke” was one of Oda Nobunaga’s most trusted vassals and friends. Said to be over 6 feet tall and as strong as 10 men, the foreign samurai was a force to be reckoned with. Although his fate was unknown to many, he was remembered as both the only African samurai and Nobunaga’s valued bodyguard. It all started when a young man was kidnapped and shipped from Mozambique to Italy as a slave. Being one of the few who survived the trip to land, the native was brought to the Jesuits as a new servant. For years he worked under the congregation and was always considered to be very “trusting and capable,” with above-average strength and healthy stature. Despite his seemingly complacent behavior, the native hides a clever mind. This did not go unnoticed by the Jesuits, so they decided to give him a limited education to improve his usefulness. He managed to learn several tidbits of different languages from those lessons, namely Italian and Japanese. In 1579, the slave was accompanying a Jesuit named Alessandro Valignano to Japan to spread influence to the Indies, and unwittingly became a celebrity of sorts upon arrival. Countless Japanese flocked to see the strange foreigner - the one who possessed skin as black as ink. So many people were rushing to see the slave that several people were trampled to death in the process. It got to the point where the Jesuits’ guards were forced to keep the curious onlookers at bay to keep themselves from being trampled. Eventually, locals began to refer to him as “Kuro-suke.” Freedom came in the most unsuspecting way for the slave. All this commotion eventually attracted the attention of the Demon King herself. Curious to see what this was all about, Oda Nobunaga invited the slave to see if his skin color was natural. Upon arriving in the warlord’s residence, Nobunaga immediately called for her servants to thoroughly wash the slave’s back to prove whether his black skin was real. After nearly an hour of excessive scrubbing, it was confirmed that the slave’s skin color was natural. Now intrigued in this foreign man, Nobunaga invited the slave to her palace whenever there was time. As the routine meetings went by, curiosity was eventually replaced with genuine friendship. Nobunaga was greatly impressed with the slave’s perceptiveness and knowledge in the Japanese Language(as broken as it was), while the slave appreciated the daimyo’s forward-thinking and ambition. Seeing potential in the slave, Nobunaga decided to take him in and employed mentors to help train the slave into a samurai. Along with a blade, a home, and a friend, the Demon King gave the slave a name: Yasuke. [i]“A formidable guy like you should have a name, so from here on out you’re now ‘Yasuke!’”[/i] Within the next 2 years, Yasuke put all he had to serve his master as a true samurai. He quickly became experienced in all sword-based martial arts styles, along with other weapons like the Yari and the newly acquired firearms. He also devoted himself to learning the Japanese language, hoping to better communicate with his lord better. Combined with his already capable physique, Yasuke dominated the battle for Nobunaga and became a Nobunaga’s trusted bodyguard. Yasuke managed to earn an elevated position and an honest living, and in turn, dedicated his very being to help his friend in fulfilling her ambition. However, disaster struck when Nobunaga was ambushed and killed by Akechi Mitsuhide during the Honnō-ji incident in 1582. Failing to protect his lord, Yasuke proceeded to escort her son Nobutada away from Mitsuhide’s forces. However, they were caught during the journey, and Yasuke managed to hold off waves of Mitsuhide’s forces by himself until he was captured. Instead of forcing him into committing ritual suicide, Mitsuhide let Yasuke go free. This is because the rebel refused to acknowledge Yasuke as a proper samurai; for the man wasn’t Japanese, thus he is undeserving of the title. He eventually found his way back to the Jesuits’ church and his fate became rather unclear; some claimed he roamed Japan as a ronin for hire, while others believed he returned to his homeland and lived quietly for the rest of his days. Whether his fate is of good or ill, Yasuke faded from history. [b]Weapon:[/b] A yari of incredible size and craftsmanship that he wields in unison with a flintlock musket and nodachi. _________________________________________________________________________________________ [b]Parameters:[/b] [i]Strength:[/i] B [i]Endurance:[/i] B+ [i]Agility:[/i] C+ [i]Mana:[/i] E [i]Luck:[/i] C _________________________________________________________________________________________ [u][b]Class Skills:[/b][/u] [b]Magic Resistance - D [/b] grants protection against magical effects. Differing from the Resistance effect that merely rejects Magical Energy, this ability cancels the spells altogether. At this rank, the Servant is able to resist magecraft by a small margin. Due to never encountering magic in his life, Yasuke obtains a low ranking in Magic Resistance, even in the Lancer Class. [u][b]Personal Skills:[/b][/u] [b]Quick Learner - B- [/b] The Skill denoting Yasuke’s ability to quickly evaluate and understand new concepts or ideas as well as his adaptability towards many different situations. From learning new languages to mastering different weapons and strategies, this Skill truly allows Yasuke to be an effective Servant. So while his capabilities aren't anything to boast about, this Skill gives Yasuke what the other Lancer Servants lack: adaptability. Strangely, this Skill does seem to lag on the subject relating to literature; something that the samurai still struggled with to this day, much to his embarrassment. Since he was a slave, Yasuke did all he can to be exceptional to survive; he quickly completed different tasks with great efficiency, as well as remembering orders with absolute clarity. When granted freedom as a samurai, he poured all of that he had into learning the ways of combat and the Japanese language as a way to thank Nobunaga for her generosity. Within less than 2 years he excelled at all of them, proving to be one of the Demon King’s most capable vassals. [b]Attendant of the Demon King - B- [/b] A unique Skill that is both independent and composite. Its basic functions consist of B-rank [i]Bravery[/i] and a unique variant of [i]Discernment of the Poor[/i]. Instead of seeing through lies and deceit, it allows Yasuke to see past the physical and mental deformations created by the influence of others or even their clouded minds. With this, he can see the targets’ true nature and intent. The Skill is the crystallization of Yasuke’s experience and friendship with Oda Nobunaga, who was known to be too unpredictable and not bound by common sense. However, this Skill falls short when Nobunaga herself is the subject of observation since not even her trusted bodyguard can completely understand her motives. Despite only knowing Oda Nobunaga for almost 3 years, Yasuke managed to become true friends with the daimyo. And despite the antics she pulled, Yasuke saw past the warlord that others called the Demon King and recognized Nobunaga as a capable leader who can lead Japan out of its chaotic state. After all, shouldn’t an equally crazy ruler lead a crazy world? _________________________________________________________________ [b]NOBLE PHANTASMS[/b] [hider=Noble Phantasms] [b]Title:[/b] Kuro Akuma no Yoroi - Protector’s Armor, to My Lord’s Memory [b]Rank:[/b] C+ [b]NP Type:[/b] Support [b]Range:[/b] 0 [b]Maximum Number of Targets:[/b] 1 [b]Description:[/b] The Noble Phantasm taking the form of Yasuke’s proper samurai armor. Upon being granted the position as samurai, Nobunaga gifted the newly named Yasuke a suit of samurai armor. The Demon King commissioned the armor since it had to fit Yasuke’s 6-foot frame. Due to its size and certain western design, it was much heavier than the usual samurai gear that was already somewhat weighty to begin with. The armor’s dark palette and demonic design cause it to radiate a threatening vibe. To Yasuke, this was the precious proof of their bond - as both friends and fellow warriors in battle. But to the world, this is the symbol of the mysterious yet imposing bodyguard of the Demon King, ready to crush all those who stood in his lord’s way. Upon activation, the large armor will encase Yasuke’s body, giving him a full-body defense capable of reducing any damage by subtracting a value equal to C-rank. Since the armor is of Nobunaga’s design, the armor imparts a defensive version of [b][i]Tenka Fubu - Innovation[/i][/b], where the more mystery or Divinity the opponent possesses, then the more resistant the armor is to their attacks. However, the less mystery the opponent possesses, the armor will be less effective than it initially is. Due to the relatively low upkeep Kuro Akuma no Yoroi possesses it's Yasuke's go-to to any battle, only being removed when the samurai is in the need of some extra speed. As for the intimidating aura the armor possessed, that was merely a cosmetic design gone horribly right; Nobunaga just really wanted to have Yasuke look like a [i]“Towering demon of destruction!”[/i] [/hider] [b]Fighting Style:[/b] "As long as it works!" would be the best way to describe Yasuke's fighting style. Fighting with a sword, spear, and gun all at once and pressing every advantage, there's no single style that Yasuke subscribes to, even his own opponent's techniques may be turned against them if Yasuke were to clash against them enough times. [b]Objective for Character:[/b] Yasuke’s truest desire would be to find his Nobunaga so he can successfully protect his lord and friend during the incident in Honnō-ji. Perhaps, this time he can keep his promise that he made to her all those years ago. Since there’s no Grail to grant such wish, an honorable death defending his Master would do quite nicely too, if only to spite Mitsuhide. [/hider]