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[b]Full Name[/b][COLOR=#807B84] - [/COLOR]浜名暁也 (Hamana Kyōya)
[b]Age[/b][COLOR=#807B84] - [/COLOR]20
[B]Gender[/B][COLOR=#807B84] - [/COLOR]Male
[b]Occupation[/b][COLOR=#807B84] - [/COLOR]Teacher's Assistant[/color][/SUP]
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[hider=// PERSONALITY][indent][SUB][b]P E R S O N A L I T Y[/b][/sub]

[sup][COLOR=SILVER][b]Nice Guy[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]Kyōya is always willing to lend a hand, a shoulder, a smile, a compliment... he's just really kind in general. He is a big believer in "forgive and forget," and it's generally understood that Kyōya is the type that wouldn't even hurt a fly. Sometimes he can be a bit of a pushover because of this, in fact only last year he would spend most of his days off running errands that people asked of him, but more recently he has been learning to master the art of politely declining![/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SILVER][b]Trusting[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]Nearly to the point of naivete. It's not that Kyōya is dumb or doesn't believe in the concept of "lying," but rather - for what reason [i]would[/i] someone lie? In most cases it doesn't make sense to deceive someone, and so Kyōya just never considers it an option. He'll go along with anything. Playing pranks on him is common among the children of his class.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SILVER][b]Passionate[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]Get him going on a topic, and Kyōya will be happy to talk your ear off - and wave his arms around while he does so. He's able to rattle off random information about his preferred topics at the drop of a hat, and never tires of them. He takes the utmost delight in teaching and being taught. Of course, this passion extends to more than just learning. He is passionate about people, helping and protecting them. Often times he goes well out of his way to do so, and the on the flip side he can become a worrywart over others.[/COLOR][/COLOR]
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[hider=// SKILLSET][indent][SUB][b]S K I L L S E T[/b][/sub]

[sup][COLOR=SILVER][b]Studious[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]Long hours spent pouring over scrolls and transcribing the elders' stories made Kyōya into a fine scholar. He learns more quickly and retains more of what he's learned, is able to catch the small details in anything even while under pressure, able to focus more intently and for longer periods, and able to stay still and quiet without getting antsy for a while.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SILVER][b]Niche Encyclopedia[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]If there's one thing you can count on a [s]nerd[/s] scholar for, it's in-depth knowledge about their field. Kyōya has a wealth of knowledge about flora and fauna, both the mundane and the supernatural (although his knowledge on the later still leaves a lot to be desired). Though not a survivalist, Kyōya can identify different plants and animals, and knows their uses and/or traits... for the most part. He's extremely well read but lacks practical experience. He also holds some knowledge about the village's history, as well as some bits and pieces about the world's history in general, thanks to stories passed down from the village's elders.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SILVER][b]Sign Potential[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]Like many in Heiseina, Kyōya can use a couple of Signs. With his penchant for study, Kyōya could probably have mastered a couple more even at his age - but he is more interested in stories, and the natural world. He is adept with the Signs he does know, and if he applied himself he might be able to pick up more fairly quickly.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

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[/cell][cell][b]Physical Description[/b]
[color=#807B84][indent]In looks, height, and style, Kyōya is exceptionally average. He doesn't have any particularly interesting physical features - he isn't muscular or marred with scars, he has no farmer's tan nor callouses from field work, and his brown hair is cut in a common masculine style with no fancy accessories in it. The only thing that sets him apart is his glasses, sitting over deep green eyes, proof of a life of study. 

Kyōya stands at the same height as most of the other adults in the village, and though he's on the skinnier side now the older women in town tease him about his sweet tooth, telling him he'll start to put on pudge as he ages if he keeps it up. It's already starting to show a little, though it's hard to tell since Kyōya is always wrapped up properly in robes and yukata except on the very most humid of days.
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[b]Character Conceptualization[/b]
[color=#807B84][indent]A young scholar. Kind and helpful, Kyōya puts his love of learning to use instructing the children in town. He plans to take over the schoolhouse once the current head instructor steps down (although that man is a stubborn goat and claims to have another decade in him before he'll retire). Kyōya has a particular interest in history, nature, and the supernatural. Like many people he also loves animals, and keeps an unusually smart feline companion named Kōshaku. 

Kyōya grew up in the heart of Heiseina, living a simple, modest life as an only child with his mother and father. The Hamano family come from a tradition of bakers; Kyōya being the black sheep with abysmal skill with any kind of cooking no matter how many cookbooks he'd read. When Kyōya got older and decided to dedicate his life to one of study instead, his family had no qualms at all. 

A bright pupil, Kyōya was welcomed as an assistant in the school house. He gets along with the staff and the students - as well as most everyone in Heiseina. Kyōya is living his dream life; he lives in peace and safety, he enjoys his job, and he's happy to listen to everything the elders speak about and learn the anything the yokai in the Mumbling Wood feel like teaching. He is content to spend the rest of his life in the village.

...well, he'd be lying if he said he wasn't curious about what was outside of the valley. If nothing else, his scholar's heart longs to know. Kyōya isn't a coward and if there's one think he [i]definitely[/i] does not fear it's the unknown, but the thought of actually [i]leaving[/i] feels strange to him. [center]__________________________[/center]
So character concept: a simple young nerd who trusts in everyone. He has a strong heart and if presented with a tough situation he will rise to the occasion, he just doesn't know it yet. Most of his connections in the village are neutral or good, as he's passively built his reputation as someone who can be relied on. There are likely a few he doesn't get along with, but he doesn't seek out conflict with them. When conflict eventually reaches him I'd like to think that Kyōya will have a hard time at first but eventually grow into a courageous individual. 

He likely will not have much physical utility (though I can see him being the type to throw himself in harm's way to protect someone else). His worth will lie in his ability to connect to others, to handle animals and yokai, and willingness to get things done.

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[b]Other Information[/b]
[color=#807B84][indent]Kyōya knows a few signs: [list][*]Calm[*]Glow[*]Pull[/list]
Also his cat may or may not be a bakeneko (or similar). [/indent][/color]
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[b]Full Name[/b][COLOR=#807B84] - [/COLOR]林純恋 (Hayashi Sumiko)
[b]Age[/b][COLOR=#807B84] - [/COLOR]26
[B]Gender[/B][COLOR=#807B84] - [/COLOR]Female
[b]Occupation[/b][COLOR=#807B84] - [/COLOR]Traveling Artist[/color][/SUP]
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[sup][COLOR=SILVER][b]Confident[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]More than anything, Sumiko believes in herself. She puts faith in her own plans and creates a self-fulfilling prophecy for herself: if she believes she will succeed, then surely it will be so. Though mostly reserved for herself, her confidence can spread to others in the form of sincere encouragement.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SILVER][b]Pushy[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]Sumiko [i]really[/i] likes getting what she wants. At times she can be a bit forceful in pushing her ideas onto others. Sometimes she even pushes herself to keep going at something futile, whether out of some misplaced sense of pride or just because she can be a bit of a sore loser.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SILVER][b]Diligent[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]Blood, sweat, tears... okay, not so much [i]blood[/i], but Sumiko does work hard at her craft. When she puts on performances she makes sure to research her roles and get all the details correct. The same goes for her art pieces, she painstakingly tries to capture her subject perfectly every time. She's driven and careful when it counts.[/COLOR][/COLOR]
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[sup][COLOR=SILVER][b]Rhythm and Balance[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]A self-proclaimed expert in traditional dance and hopping back and forth on stage, Sumiko has a very good sense of balance. She has a strong core and her coordination is top notch. She's dexterous and rarely fumbles anything, whether she uses her hands or her feet.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SILVER][b]Physical Artist[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]Besides acting, dancing, and spoken poetry, Sumiko is pretty good with a brush. Her calligraphy is steady and smooth, her paintings and drawings are detailed and life-like, and of course she can read and write quickly. If you need something written or drawn up for you, Sumiko is your girl - but it may take a little longer just because she can be a perfectionist when it comes to her own work. [/COLOR][/COLOR]

[COLOR=SILVER][b]Persuasive[/b]
[COLOR=#807B84]Sumiko has a knack for roping others into doing what she wants. This isn't always aggressive badgering - in fact being a poet Sumiko can be quite cool with her words, and being an actor she can make anything sound like the truth. She doesn't go around lying to people though, it's just that she can be [i]quite[/i] convincing. With some people after a conversation with her they end up running an errand and thinking it was their idea in the first place.[/COLOR][/COLOR]

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[/cell][cell][b]Physical Description[/b]
[color=#807B84][indent]About a dozen centimeters shorter than the other women her age, Sumiko still stands out with her shockingly pale hair and her large blue eyes. The mole on her face is one of many all over her body, and she boldly calls them all "beauty marks." Her natural appearance is homely, but so she paints her face with varying degrees of make-up even at home some it's hard to tell. She enjoys dressing up like that, making an art piece on her own skin. She also wears elaborate and stylish clothing as well, including the frames she wears over her eyes. It's common to find ink stains on her hands and arms, and sometimes ever her face.
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[b]Character Conceptualization[/b]
[color=#807B84][indent]Painting! Poetry! Dance! Drawing! Acting! Storytelling! 

...stilling working on the music!

Even small towns need entertainment. Sumiko takes it upon herself to provide that. She's a "jack of all trades" type when it comes to the arts, with the notable exception of song and instrument. Please, don't call her tone deaf though, she will vehemently deny it. She also is rubbish at pottery, but that's more fun to fail at.

She was born in Heiseina, her family the last of the dying Hayashi clan. Once well respected, they fell into debt and after climbing out they never made it back to their former glory. When her father passed after having two daughters, the clan's fate was sealed. Honestly it was as freeing as it was sad. Their mother passed a couple of years later, and from then on the Hayashi sisters lived on their own in a large empty estate. To provide for themselves, and to feel less lonely, they leased their land for the cultivating of crops and often hosted others in their home. Sumiko, the younger and more rambunctious child, enjoyed listening to all the stories and gossip being thrown around. This sparked her desire for travel and art.

Though she's never been outside of the valley, Sumiko has traveled to most of the tiny villages and homesteads around it peddling her trade. She offers custom portraits, pre-made art pieces and poem compilations, all inspired from things she's seen and heard during her "mini adventures." Have you heard the story of the giant earth spider that was spotted a few miles away? Well here is a painting of it. Have you heard the news about the Kobayashi and Teruko clan marriage? Here are some haiku written for the occasion. Inadvertently she spreads news of Heiseina to the surrounding hamlets, and from the hamlets to Heiseina, through her stories.

When she returns to Heiseina she stays at her family home and mooches off of her more responsible and respectable elder sister. She always makes it back in time for festivals, where she [i]insists[/i] that she put on the newest play she's written, play a role in local re-tellings of myths and legends, and participates in dance until she can barely move. Though she has a strong passion for all kinds of art, dance and Kabuki is her favorite pastime, so when she can she goes all out.

Lately, life in the valley has been slower and more peaceful than normal. There hasn't been as many interesting stories to create art about. Sumiko has been going out a lot more and pestering others in search of something to spark her creativity.[/indent][/color]
[b]Other Information[/b]
[color=#807B84][indent][list][*]She likes to drink, but can't hold her liquor[*]She likes standing out and weary fancy outfits[*]Her sister Himiko is employed by the Takamori family as a servant, where she does everything from cooking and cleaning to scribe work.[*]Sumiko knows only a single sign, [i]Wind.[/i] She uses it spice up her performances, dry her paintings faster, and to push herself along when going on a trip.[*]If anime hair colors are unusual, a reason for her white hair could be something like "family encounter with the supernatural"[/list]

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