Hi, @Lugubrious, how’s my Ryu sheet?

The Street Fighter [+]

RYU

_{“To live is to fight, to fight is to live!”}

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Name :
Ryu

Origin :
Street Fighter

Job :
Martial Artist

Level :
7

EXP :
TBA

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Appearance [+]

Ryu is a Japanese man with a brawny physique and medium length dark hair. He sports a traditional karate uniform consisting of a white gi with torn sleeves, a black martial arts belt, a pair of padded, sparring gloves, and a red headband. Although he’d often wear a pair of sandals, he mostly just walks around bare feet—a choice he deliberately makes, as he believes it to be far more comfortable.

Personality [+]

Ryu is a wise, stoic, humble, courteous, but self-denouncing individual. He treats his travels, training, and fights seriously, as his life goal is to achieve complete mastery in martial arts by competing with practitioners of various disciplines from around the world. For Ryu, his true satisfaction is the lesson that comes from the fight itself, preferring to move on to the next challenges instead of soaking in the glitz and glamour that come out of his triumphs (unless he’s offered food or encounters an old friend).

Due to spending his entire life as a wandering warrior being trained far away from modern-day customs, Ryu often appears out-of-touch and detached from his surroundings. Despite the detachment, though, he’s always willing to help those in need, even though saving the world has never been his top priority. Oftentimes, he’s also shown to have a soft spot for children, as well as a rather dry sense of humor. He shows respect to competitors whose skills are equal to his own or even the ones he’s able to defeat, complimenting and encouraging them to continue training and get stronger.

Ryu is notoriously straightforward, honest, and pure-hearted, even though said traits often make him appear oblivious. However, despite his purity, there’s a dark side to Ryu: his drive to improve himself—in spite of the obstacles—can often lead to a drive to win at all costs. This darker driving factor is fueled by (and is able to fuel) his inner dark intent called the Satsui no Hado—an influence which he had to battle and suppress constantly to avoid himself from doing the unthinkable. When his inner dark intent started to overcome his common sense, Ryu relied on his support system—most notably Ken, Gouken, Sakura, and Sagat—to keep him in check and help him overcome the demon. Fortunately, after tapping into the Power of Nothingness, Ryu has since been liberated from his dark manifestation, resulting in the creation of Kage.

Background [+]

At a young age, Ryu was orphaned and had zero recollections of his biological parents, outside of being entrusted to a priest at an unknown temple. Subsequently, he was discovered and adopted by a man named Gouken who raised him in a secluded dojo and mentored him in his own take on Ansatsuken. Some time later, Gouken took his close friend’s spoiled son, Ken Masters, under his wing, teaching him the very martial arts discipline that he’d been teaching Ryu. Both Ryu and Ken quickly became good friends and sparred with each other daily, with Ryu considering Ken to be his surrogate brother. When Ryu turned 23, Gouken decided that both Ryu and Ken had been ripe enough to travel the globe and put their martial arts prowess to a test. While Ken returned to the States, Ryu instead wandered the world, making Thailand his first destination.

After successfully defeating 20 local Muay Thai practitioners, Ryu attracted the attention of a man named Sagat who was praised and deemed by the people of Thailand as the Emperor of Muay Thai. As the means of defending the honor of Muay Thai, Sagat hosted the first ever World Warrior tournament, luring Ryu and several other martial artists from around the globe to participate. Eventually, it was Ryu who earned the honor of challenging Sagat in the finals, having defeated every opponent in his path. Unfortunately, throughout the bout, Ryu was proven to be no match for the reigning Muay Thai champion, as Sagat nearly defeated him and eventually let his guard down after believing that he’d won the battle. Ryu, having an unwavering desire to win, subconsciously succumbed to the influence of the Satsui no Hado, retaliating with a near-lethal Shoryuken. The amplified Shoryuken didn’t only knock Sagat out, but also left a huge scar across his chest. After regaining consciousness and believing that he’d been robbed of his glory, Sagat was infuriated and humiliated, swearing vengeance on Ryu ever since.

After earning the title of the world’s strongest, Ryu continued to fight and travel as usual, all while contemplating about ‘the meaning of anything in life.’ While he’d achieved his life’s ultimate purpose, Ryu wasn’t sure if he deserved to achieve the title so early nor did he believe that he’d achieved his true goal, ultimately continuing to train and developing new techniques along the way. Sometime later, Ryu was informed by Ken that their mentor had been ambushed and murdered by a fellow Ansatsuken practitioner named Akuma. Hearing about the news, Ryu quickly set out to find the man responsible for Gouken’s apparent demise, eventually discovering Akuma in a secluded Japanese island called Gokuentou. The two fought with Ryu eventually winning the fight. Little did he know that Akuma was only testing him, revealing to Ryu that they had a shared ‘evil intent’ that was the Satsui no Hado, which was a power consuming the practitioners of their shared martial arts discipline, driving them to win at all cost, even if it meant eradicating their opponent. With his fist, Akuma then pummeled the ground, erupting a massive quake that turned the entire island into ruins. Although trapped, Ryu managed to withstand the impact, miraculously escaping the island alive.

Around the same time he survived the collapsing island, Ryu stumbled across Sagat at the Australian Outback where the latter challenged him to a rematch. Ryu, knowing that Sagat still hadn’t recovered from their last duel, talked him out of fighting him, only for Sagat to refuse his suggestion. Left with no choice, Ryu decided to accept the challenge, holding himself back throughout the bout. Ryu’s reluctance to fight the wrathful Sagat allowed the latter to emerge victorious, only to realize that his victory felt hollow since Ryu wasn’t really giving his all. Ever since then, Sagat vowed to put his hatred aside and trained harder, wishing to fight Ryu again someday. It was during this time when Ryu encountered his ‘number one fan’ named Sakura for the first time (who expressed her desire to train under his guidance), as well as reuniting with Ken who gave him his red hairband as a reminder to remain focused after agreeing to fight like ‘old times.’

Two years had passed, and even after the encouragement given to him by Ken, Ryu continued to be troubled by what Akuma had told him back on the island, even worse after Rose—a fortune teller who had a connection with M. Bison—told him that he would’ve never defeated Bison, unless he fought the latter at the cost of his life. This was further proven when Ryu was confronted by Bison who showed interest in recruiting the former as part of his Shadaloo syndicate. Despite putting up an audacious beat down, Bison managed to defeat him, taking the half-conscious Ryu with him. He began brainwashing Ryu, revealing to him that his Satsui no Hado was no different from his Psycho Power. Thankfully, the so-called Shadaloo chairman was disrupted by the arrival of Ken, Sakura, and Sagat, each having pursued Ryu for different reasons. While Ken and Sakura went after Bison, it was Sagat who confronted the brainwashed Ryu directly, urging him to come to his senses. Although struggling at first, Ryu eventually broke out of his brainwashed state to confront Bison, defeating him with the very technique he used to defeat Sagat. Following the battle, the four went their separate ways with Ryu promising to become a better fighter the next time they crossed paths.

Eventually, Ryu kept his promise when he entered the second World Warrior tournament, defeating some of the world’s fiercest fighters like Zangief and Blanka to compete in the semifinals. Sometime after the second tournament, Ryu entered the third World Warrior tournament to further hone his martial arts prowess, going head-to-head against Sagat in their long anticipated rematch. It was also during the third tournament when Ryu and Ken learned that their master, Gouken, actually survived the ambush by Akuma. Upon encountering his pupils, Gouken then unleashed the Power of Nothingness within him to seal Ryu’s Satsui no Hado, finally freeing Ryu of the inner darkness that’d been consuming his spirit.

Now in his 30s, the seasoned Ryu continued to sharpen his abilities, eventually participating in the fourth World Warrior tournament. There, he faced Ken’s pupil named Sean who’d been asked to fight him in a match, easily defeating him with just a mere Hadouken. At some point following the tournament, he came across a young wrestler named Alex who appeared to be the winner of the fourth tournament. Wanting to prove the rumors he’d been hearing about Ryu, Alex challenged him to a fight, in which Ryu gladly accepted. As the two fought, Ryu ended up defeating Alex fair and square, encouraging the next World Warrior champion to continue fighting. Alex, amazed by Ryu’s martial arts prowess, was motivated to become a stronger fighter, anticipating his rematch against Ryu.

In the Now [+]

Alongside Ken and Gouken, Ryu was one of the earlier residents of Esaka. For many years, he’d proven himself to be every bit as skillful as he was prior to the merging of the worlds, becoming the undisputed World Warrior champion for several consecutive years. Thanks to his storied fighting career, Ryu was also trusted to become one of the mentors working for the Street Fighter Dojo run by Ken and Zangief, subsequently becoming one of the dojo’s initial staples. At first glance, it seemed that he’d achieved the ultimate purpose of a fight that he’d been craving for, sensing that he’d attained complete mastery of his art for the first time in his life. And if that wasn’t enough, every Esakan adored and glorified him, deeming him to be one of the four main pillars for the city’s major tournaments (next to Liu Kang, Jin Kazama, and Kyo Kusanagi). Although he was barely affected by the fame and grandeur that came out of his main event status, he’d be lying if he never felt this fulfilled his entire life. Or so, it seemed?

Unfortunately, even after having proven himself and fulfilled everything in his fighting career, nothing was ever enough for Ryu. While he never felt like he’d lost his purpose, he didn’t exactly feel like he’d used his capabilities to their fullest. The thought of using his strength for a purpose greater than mere fisticuffs had been weighing on him lately, eventually affecting his performances in the process. Having allowed himself to be defeated in the semifinals of the World Warrior tournament two years ago was the final straw. It was all he needed to convince himself to pursue a different calling for once in his life.

While he continued to train his mind and body, Ryu spent the next year doing what he loved best: travelling the world. Along his journey, he attempted to use his fighting prowess for mostly anything but competing in street fights, helping and defending those in dire need. One could say that he’d gained a new outlook on life through his journey outside of Esaka, as he found solace in accompanying the weak and the defenseless—a sight so rare to be seen in the city as battle-hardened as Esaka where every resident knew how to fend for themselves. Despite his effort, however, he was only close to finding the answer that he needed to learn why he felt the way he felt. Sensing that the last piece of the puzzle might remain in the heart of battle, Ryu returned to Esaka just in time to sign up for the latest World Warrior tournament, making his triumphant comeback the next day.

Specialty [+]

Ryu is an expert in hand-to-hand combat. An ultimate fighting machine, his take on both Gouken’s Ansatsuken style of karate and the traditional Shotokan karate revolves around hard-hitting singular strikes capable of knocking his opponent down and his iconic energy blast called Hadouken.

Inventory [+]

Duffle Bag : A large bag made of fabric that Ryu always brings in his travels containing food and water supplies, additional clothes, plane tickets, passports, and the black card that Ken gave him containing all the proceeds earned from tournament victories, guest appearances, and solving local commotions.

Abilities [+]

• Special Moves – Ryu is capable of drawing ki-energy to create powerful attacks (whether they’re energy blasts or amplified physical attacks). Some of his known special moves include Hadouken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Super Moves – Also known as ‘Super Arts’ and ‘Super Combos,’ Ryu’s super moves are stronger variations of his special moves. Super moves can only be activated once Ryu manages to fill up his power meter (which can only be achieved through attacking his opponent, receiving attacks, and/or taunting). Some of Ryu’s known super moves include Shinkuu Hadouken, Shin Shoryuken, and Shinkuu Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Parry – Parry is a defensive technique capable of preventing Ryu from receiving any attacks that his opponent sends him (save for throws and command grabs). Upon parrying, Ryu will be covered in a flickering blue aura, as his energy-charged wrist meets his opponent’s attack. When timed correctly, Ryu can turn the tide of the bout by reversing his opponent’s attack with his own and pressuring them to take a defensive stance, instead.
• Focus Attack – Upon executing Focus Attack, Ryu will gain Super Armor against his opponent’s attack, temporarily rendering himself invulnerable and recharging his health quicker than usual. Depending on how long the attack is charged, it can crumple his opponent and even render itself unblockable. Typically, Focus Attack is signified by streaks of dark ink and flickering aura to emphasize the amount of inner force being used.

Skills [+]

• Enhanced Sense – Ryu’s keen senses allow him to sense a nearby presence through their inner force, helping him recognize incoming threats almost immediately.
• Enhanced Durability – Ryu is capable of enduring stiff, physical punishments and shrugging them off like they are nothing. This is further proven when he survived the collapsing island caused by Akuma during the aftermath of their first battle.
• Enhanced Reflexes – Ryu’s sharp reflexes allow him to anticipate any attack swiftly and precisely.

Weaknesses [+]

• Knockout – Like other fighters, Ryu is prone to getting knocked out when he’s running out of health. Upon entering this state, he’ll lose consciousness for a certain amount of time until his health is fully recovered. If it’s a match that lasts more than a round, he’ll be recovered automatically in the next round.
• Parry – Albeit part of his abilities, Ryu isn’t safe from having his attacks parried by opponents with similar ability, either. When parried, his attacks will deal with little to no damage depending on the severity of them, often even forcing himself to maintain a defensive stance.
• Stun – Like other fighters, Ryu is prone to getting stunned when bombarded by his opponent’s attacks. Upon entering this state, Ryu will take a moment to regather his strength, rendering himself vulnerable to any and every attack until he is fully recovered.
• Spiders – Due to waking up one day to find a spider in his mouth, Ryu suffers from an acute case of arachnophobia (fear of spiders).

Spirits [+]

TBA

Rapport [+]

TBA

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THEME

A couple small notes. One, if he has enhanced senses and enhanced reflexes that allow him to detect and anticipate any attack, does that mean that he just can't be hit, or will always be able to counter any technique from his opponent?

Two, the ability to be knocked out if damaged enough and the ability to have your attack blocked by something with an attack-nullifying defensive ability aren't really Weaknesses. One is something that can be assumed of everyone unless otherwise stated, and the other is less of a weakness to Ryu and more a power/skill of someone else. Taking extra damage from fire is a Weakness, but taking fire damage when someone else uses a fire attack is not. Make sense?

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Totally not. It works exactly like Terry’s. It just helps him anticipate attacks quicker than normal. Also, I think I need to specify it, but enhanced senses are meant to help Ryu senses the presence of another ki user (like Ken and Akuma for instances). So the best they can do is to recognize somebody through their ki-energy.


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Makes sense. I have to admit, to my knowledge, there isn’t much to write about Ryu’s weaknesses outside of mortality and arachnophobia, which is why I included trivial stuff like KO, Parry, and Stun since he’s a fighting game character. I’ve seen other guys included them (iirc), and I admittedly included them on my Terry sheet. Though, yeah, I think I could’ve done a better job at writing his weaknesses. Should I just change the first three into mortality altogether and keep spiders as part of his weaknesses, instead?

I think keeping spiders and stun (since SF stun is a lot more pronounced than just being staggered by repeated attacks) for weaknesses is fine. There aren't a lot of weaknesses to Ryu...maybe being disinclined to use (and therefore disadvantaged when using) weapons, armor, and technology in general? When I played Grimm, I did make one of his weaknesses essentially that he couldn't use conventional equipment.

The Street Fighter [+]

RYU

_{“To live is to fight, to fight is to live!”}

---

Origin :
Street Fighter

Job :
Martial Artist

Level :
7

EXP :
TBA

---

Appearance [+]

Ryu is a Japanese man with a brawny physique and medium length dark hair. He sports a traditional karate uniform consisting of a white gi with torn sleeves, a black martial arts belt, a pair of padded, sparring gloves, and a red headband. Although he’d often wear a pair of sandals, he mostly just walks around bare feet—a choice he deliberately makes, as he believes it to be far more comfortable.

Personality [+]

Ryu is a wise, stoic, humble, courteous, but self-denouncing individual. He treats his travels, training, and fights seriously, as his life goal is to achieve complete mastery in martial arts by competing with practitioners of various disciplines from around the world. For Ryu, his true satisfaction is the lesson that comes from the fight itself, preferring to move on to the next challenges instead of soaking in the glitz and glamour that come out of his triumphs (unless he’s offered food or encounters an old friend).

Due to spending his entire life as a wandering warrior being trained far away from modern-day customs, Ryu often appears out-of-touch and detached from his surroundings. Despite the detachment, though, he’s always willing to help those in need, even though saving the world has never been his top priority. Oftentimes, he’s also shown to have a soft spot for children, as well as a rather dry sense of humor. He shows respect to competitors whose skills are equal to his own or even the ones he’s able to defeat, complimenting and encouraging them to continue training and get stronger.

Ryu is notoriously straightforward, honest, and pure-hearted, even though said traits often make him appear oblivious. However, despite his purity, there’s a dark side to Ryu: his drive to improve himself—in spite of the obstacles—can often lead to a drive to win at all costs. This darker driving factor is fueled by (and is able to fuel) his inner dark intent called the Satsui no Hado—an influence which he had to battle and suppress constantly to avoid himself from doing the unthinkable. When his inner dark intent started to overcome his common sense, Ryu relied on his support system—most notably Ken, Gouken, Sakura, and Sagat—to keep him in check and help him overcome the demon. Fortunately, after tapping into the Power of Nothingness, Ryu has since been liberated from his dark manifestation, resulting in the creation of Kage.

Background [+]

At a young age, Ryu was orphaned and had zero recollections of his biological parents, outside of being entrusted to a priest at an unknown temple. Subsequently, he was discovered and adopted by a man named Gouken who raised him in a secluded dojo and mentored him in his own take on Ansatsuken. Some time later, Gouken took his close friend’s spoiled son, Ken Masters, under his wing, teaching him the very martial arts discipline that he’d been teaching Ryu. Both Ryu and Ken quickly became good friends and sparred with each other daily, with Ryu considering Ken to be his surrogate brother. When Ryu turned 23, Gouken decided that both Ryu and Ken had been ripe enough to travel the globe and put their martial arts prowess to a test. While Ken returned to the States, Ryu instead wandered the world, making Thailand his first destination.

After successfully defeating 20 local Muay Thai practitioners, Ryu attracted the attention of a man named Sagat who was praised and deemed by the people of Thailand as the Emperor of Muay Thai. As the means of defending the honor of Muay Thai, Sagat hosted the first ever World Warrior tournament, luring Ryu and several other martial artists from around the globe to participate. Eventually, it was Ryu who earned the honor of challenging Sagat in the finals, having defeated every opponent in his path. Unfortunately, throughout the bout, Ryu was proven to be no match for the reigning Muay Thai champion, as Sagat nearly defeated him and eventually let his guard down after believing that he’d won the battle. Ryu, having an unwavering desire to win, subconsciously succumbed to the influence of the Satsui no Hado, retaliating with a near-lethal Shoryuken. The amplified Shoryuken didn’t only knock Sagat out, but also left a huge scar across his chest. After regaining consciousness and believing that he’d been robbed of his glory, Sagat was infuriated and humiliated, swearing vengeance on Ryu ever since.

After earning the title of the world’s strongest, Ryu continued to fight and travel as usual, all while contemplating about ‘the meaning of anything in life.’ While he’d achieved his life’s ultimate purpose, Ryu wasn’t sure if he deserved to achieve the title so early nor did he believe that he’d achieved his true goal, ultimately continuing to train and developing new techniques along the way. Sometime later, Ryu was informed by Ken that their mentor had been ambushed and murdered by a fellow Ansatsuken practitioner named Akuma. Hearing about the news, Ryu quickly set out to find the man responsible for Gouken’s apparent demise, eventually discovering Akuma in a secluded Japanese island called Gokuentou. The two fought with Ryu eventually winning the fight. Little did he know that Akuma was only testing him, revealing to Ryu that they had a shared ‘evil intent’ that was the Satsui no Hado, which was a power consuming the practitioners of their shared martial arts discipline, driving them to win at all cost, even if it meant eradicating their opponent. With his fist, Akuma then pummeled the ground, erupting a massive quake that turned the entire island into ruins. Although trapped, Ryu managed to withstand the impact, miraculously escaping the island alive.

Around the same time he survived the collapsing island, Ryu stumbled across Sagat at the Australian Outback where the latter challenged him to a rematch. Ryu, knowing that Sagat still hadn’t recovered from their last duel, talked him out of fighting him, only for Sagat to refuse his suggestion. Left with no choice, Ryu decided to accept the challenge, holding himself back throughout the bout. Ryu’s reluctance to fight the wrathful Sagat allowed the latter to emerge victorious, only to realize that his victory felt hollow since Ryu wasn’t really giving his all. Ever since then, Sagat vowed to put his hatred aside and trained harder, wishing to fight Ryu again someday. It was during this time when Ryu encountered his ‘number one fan’ named Sakura for the first time (who expressed her desire to train under his guidance), as well as reuniting with Ken who gave him his red hairband as a reminder to remain focused after agreeing to fight like ‘old times.’

Two years had passed, and even after the encouragement given to him by Ken, Ryu continued to be troubled by what Akuma had told him back on the island, even worse after Rose—a fortune teller who had a connection with M. Bison—told him that he would’ve never defeated Bison, unless he fought the latter at the cost of his life. This was further proven when Ryu was confronted by Bison who showed interest in recruiting the former as part of his Shadaloo syndicate. Despite putting up an audacious beat down, Bison managed to defeat him, taking the half-conscious Ryu with him. He began brainwashing Ryu, revealing to him that his Satsui no Hado was no different from his Psycho Power. Thankfully, the so-called Shadaloo chairman was disrupted by the arrival of Ken, Sakura, and Sagat, each having pursued Ryu for different reasons. While Ken and Sakura went after Bison, it was Sagat who confronted the brainwashed Ryu directly, urging him to come to his senses. Although struggling at first, Ryu eventually broke out of his brainwashed state to confront Bison, defeating him with the very technique he used to defeat Sagat. Following the battle, the four went their separate ways with Ryu promising to become a better fighter the next time they crossed paths.

Eventually, Ryu kept his promise when he entered the second World Warrior tournament, defeating some of the world’s fiercest fighters like Zangief and Blanka to compete in the semifinals. Sometime after the second tournament, Ryu entered the third World Warrior tournament to further hone his martial arts prowess, going head-to-head against Sagat in their long anticipated rematch. It was also during the third tournament when Ryu and Ken learned that their master, Gouken, actually survived the ambush by Akuma. Upon encountering his pupils, Gouken then unleashed the Power of Nothingness within him to seal Ryu’s Satsui no Hado, finally freeing Ryu of the inner darkness that’d been consuming his spirit.

Now in his 30s, the seasoned Ryu continued to sharpen his abilities, eventually participating in the fourth World Warrior tournament. There, he faced Ken’s pupil named Sean who’d been asked to fight him in a match, easily defeating him with just a mere Hadouken. At some point following the tournament, he came across a young wrestler named Alex who appeared to be the winner of the fourth tournament. Wanting to prove the rumors he’d been hearing about Ryu, Alex challenged him to a fight, in which Ryu gladly accepted. As the two fought, Ryu ended up defeating Alex fair and square, encouraging the next World Warrior champion to continue fighting. Alex, amazed by Ryu’s martial arts prowess, was motivated to become a stronger fighter, anticipating his rematch against Ryu.

In the Now [+]

Alongside Ken and Gouken, Ryu was one of the earlier residents of Esaka. For many years, he’d proven himself to be every bit as skillful as he was prior to the merging of the worlds, becoming the undisputed World Warrior champion for several consecutive years. Thanks to his storied fighting career, Ryu was also trusted to become one of the mentors working for the Street Fighter Dojo run by Ken and Zangief, subsequently becoming one of the dojo’s initial staples. At first glance, it seemed that he’d achieved the ultimate purpose of a fight that he’d been craving for, sensing that he’d attained complete mastery of his art for the first time in his life. And if that wasn’t enough, every Esakan adored and glorified him, deeming him to be one of the four main pillars for the city’s major tournaments (next to Liu Kang, Jin Kazama, and Kyo Kusanagi). Although he was barely affected by the fame and grandeur that came out of his main event status, he’d be lying if he never felt this fulfilled his entire life. Or so, it seemed?

Unfortunately, even after having proven himself and fulfilled everything in his fighting career, nothing was ever enough for Ryu. While he never felt like he’d lost his purpose, he didn’t exactly feel like he’d used his capabilities to their fullest. The thought of using his strength for a purpose greater than mere fisticuffs had been weighing on him lately, eventually affecting his performances in the process. Having allowed himself to be defeated in the semifinals of the World Warrior tournament two years ago was the final straw. It was all he needed to convince himself to pursue a different calling for once in his life.

While he continued to train his mind and body, Ryu spent the next year doing what he loved best: travelling the world. Along his journey, he attempted to use his fighting prowess for mostly anything but competing in street fights, helping and defending those in dire need. One could say that he’d gained a new outlook on life through his journey outside of Esaka, as he found solace in accompanying the weak and the defenseless—a sight so rare to be seen in the city as battle-hardened as Esaka where every resident knew how to fend for themselves. Despite his effort, however, he was only close to finding the answer that he needed to learn why he felt the way he felt. Sensing that the last piece of the puzzle might remain in the heart of battle, Ryu returned to Esaka just in time to sign up for the latest World Warrior tournament, making his triumphant comeback the next day.

Specialty [+]

Ryu is an expert in hand-to-hand combat. An ultimate fighting machine, his take on both Gouken’s Ansatsuken style of karate and the traditional Shotokan karate revolves around hard-hitting singular strikes capable of knocking his opponent down and his iconic energy blast called Hadouken.

Inventory [+]

Duffle Bag : A large bag made of fabric that Ryu always brings in his travels containing food and water supplies, additional clothes, plane tickets, passports, and the black card that Ken gave him containing all the proceeds earned from tournament victories, guest appearances, and solving local commotions.

Abilities [+]

• Special Moves – Ryu is capable of drawing ki-energy to create powerful attacks (whether they’re energy blasts or amplified physical attacks). Some of his known special moves include Hadouken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Super Moves – Also known as ‘Super Arts’ and ‘Super Combos,’ Ryu’s super moves are stronger variations of his special moves. Super moves can only be activated once Ryu manages to fill up his power meter (which can only be achieved through attacking his opponent, receiving attacks, and/or taunting). Some of Ryu’s known super moves include Shinkuu Hadouken, Shin Shoryuken, and Shinkuu Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Parry – Parry is a defensive technique capable of preventing Ryu from receiving any attacks that his opponent sends him (save for throws and command grabs). Upon parrying, Ryu will be covered in a flickering blue aura, as his energy-charged wrist meets his opponent’s attack. When timed correctly, Ryu can turn the tide of the bout by reversing his opponent’s attack with his own and pressuring them to take a defensive stance, instead.
• Focus Attack – Upon executing Focus Attack, Ryu will gain Super Armor against his opponent’s attack, temporarily rendering himself invulnerable and recharging his health quicker than usual. Depending on how long the attack is charged, it can crumple his opponent and even render itself unblockable. Typically, Focus Attack is signified by streaks of dark ink and flickering aura to emphasize the amount of inner force being used.

Skills [+]

• Enhanced Sense – Ryu’s keen perception allows him to sense a nearby ki-energy user, helping him recognize and anticipate incoming threats.
• Enhanced Durability – Ryu is capable of enduring stiff, physical punishments and shrugging them off like they are nothing. This is further proven when he survived the collapsing island caused by Akuma during the aftermath of their first battle.
• Enhanced Reflexes – Ryu’s sharp reflexes allow him to anticipate any attacks with greater precision.

Weaknesses [+]

• Stun – Like most street fighters, Ryu is prone to getting stunned once he loads up his stun meter (which can only be achieved by receiving attacks). Upon entering this state, Ryu will be idled and dazed, rendering himself vulnerable to any and every attack until he is fully recovered. Getting bombarded by his opponent and failing to avoid so can further speed up the process.
• Spiders – Due to waking up one day to find a spider in his mouth, Ryu suffers from an acute case of arachnophobia (fear of spiders).
• Tech-Illiteracy – Due to being detached from the modern world, Ryu is incapable of operating modern technology, weapons, and armors.

Spirits [+]

TBA

Rapport [+]

TBA

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THEME

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And... Done! I only fixed what you told me (which means rewording the descriptions for two of his skills and editing most of his weaknesses), while the rest of the sheet remains the same. You can check it out here:

The Street Fighter [+]

RYU

_{“To live is to fight, to fight is to live!”}

---

Origin :
Street Fighter

Job :
Martial Artist

Level :
7

EXP :
TBA

---

Appearance [+]

Ryu is a Japanese man with a brawny physique and medium length dark hair. He sports a traditional karate uniform consisting of a white gi with torn sleeves, a black martial arts belt, a pair of padded, sparring gloves, and a red headband. Although he’d often wear a pair of sandals, he mostly just walks around bare feet—a choice he deliberately makes, as he believes it to be far more comfortable.

Personality [+]

Ryu is a wise, stoic, humble, courteous, but self-denouncing individual. He treats his travels, training, and fights seriously, as his life goal is to achieve complete mastery in martial arts by competing with practitioners of various disciplines from around the world. For Ryu, his true satisfaction is the lesson that comes from the fight itself, preferring to move on to the next challenges instead of soaking in the glitz and glamour that come out of his triumphs (unless he’s offered food or encounters an old friend).

Due to spending his entire life as a wandering warrior being trained far away from modern-day customs, Ryu often appears out-of-touch and detached from his surroundings. Despite the detachment, though, he’s always willing to help those in need, even though saving the world has never been his top priority. Oftentimes, he’s also shown to have a soft spot for children, as well as a rather dry sense of humor. He shows respect to competitors whose skills are equal to his own or even the ones he’s able to defeat, complimenting and encouraging them to continue training and get stronger.

Ryu is notoriously straightforward, honest, and pure-hearted, even though said traits often make him appear oblivious. However, despite his purity, there’s a dark side to Ryu: his drive to improve himself—in spite of the obstacles—can often lead to a drive to win at all costs. This darker driving factor is fueled by (and is able to fuel) his inner dark intent called the Satsui no Hado—an influence which he had to battle and suppress constantly to avoid himself from doing the unthinkable. When his inner dark intent started to overcome his common sense, Ryu relied on his support system—most notably Ken, Gouken, Sakura, and Sagat—to keep him in check and help him overcome the demon. Fortunately, after tapping into the Power of Nothingness, Ryu has since been liberated from his dark manifestation, resulting in the creation of Kage.

Background [+]

At a young age, Ryu was orphaned and had zero recollections of his biological parents, outside of being entrusted to a priest at an unknown temple. Subsequently, he was discovered and adopted by a man named Gouken who raised him in a secluded dojo and mentored him in his own take on Ansatsuken. Some time later, Gouken took his close friend’s spoiled son, Ken Masters, under his wing, teaching him the very martial arts discipline that he’d been teaching Ryu. Both Ryu and Ken quickly became good friends and sparred with each other daily, with Ryu considering Ken to be his surrogate brother. When Ryu turned 23, Gouken decided that both Ryu and Ken had been ripe enough to travel the globe and put their martial arts prowess to a test. While Ken returned to the States, Ryu instead wandered the world, making Thailand his first destination.

After successfully defeating 20 local Muay Thai practitioners, Ryu attracted the attention of a man named Sagat who was praised and deemed by the people of Thailand as the Emperor of Muay Thai. As the means of defending the honor of Muay Thai, Sagat hosted the first ever World Warrior tournament, luring Ryu and several other martial artists from around the globe to participate. Eventually, it was Ryu who earned the honor of challenging Sagat in the finals, having defeated every opponent in his path. Unfortunately, throughout the bout, Ryu was proven to be no match for the reigning Muay Thai champion, as Sagat nearly defeated him and eventually let his guard down after believing that he’d won the battle. Ryu, having an unwavering desire to win, subconsciously succumbed to the influence of the Satsui no Hado, retaliating with a near-lethal Shoryuken. The amplified Shoryuken didn’t only knock Sagat out, but also left a huge scar across his chest. After regaining consciousness and believing that he’d been robbed of his glory, Sagat was infuriated and humiliated, swearing vengeance on Ryu ever since.

After earning the title of the world’s strongest, Ryu continued to fight and travel as usual, all while contemplating about ‘the meaning of anything in life.’ While he’d achieved his life’s ultimate purpose, Ryu wasn’t sure if he deserved to achieve the title so early nor did he believe that he’d achieved his true goal, ultimately continuing to train and developing new techniques along the way. Sometime later, Ryu was informed by Ken that their mentor had been ambushed and murdered by a fellow Ansatsuken practitioner named Akuma. Hearing about the news, Ryu quickly set out to find the man responsible for Gouken’s apparent demise, eventually discovering Akuma in a secluded Japanese island called Gokuentou. The two fought with Ryu eventually winning the fight. Little did he know that Akuma was only testing him, revealing to Ryu that they had a shared ‘evil intent’ that was the Satsui no Hado, which was a power consuming the practitioners of their shared martial arts discipline, driving them to win at all cost, even if it meant eradicating their opponent. With his fist, Akuma then pummeled the ground, erupting a massive quake that turned the entire island into ruins. Although trapped, Ryu managed to withstand the impact, miraculously escaping the island alive.

Around the same time he survived the collapsing island, Ryu stumbled across Sagat at the Australian Outback where the latter challenged him to a rematch. Ryu, knowing that Sagat still hadn’t recovered from their last duel, talked him out of fighting him, only for Sagat to refuse his suggestion. Left with no choice, Ryu decided to accept the challenge, holding himself back throughout the bout. Ryu’s reluctance to fight the wrathful Sagat allowed the latter to emerge victorious, only to realize that his victory felt hollow since Ryu wasn’t really giving his all. Ever since then, Sagat vowed to put his hatred aside and trained harder, wishing to fight Ryu again someday. It was during this time when Ryu encountered his ‘number one fan’ named Sakura for the first time (who expressed her desire to train under his guidance), as well as reuniting with Ken who gave him his red hairband as a reminder to remain focused after agreeing to fight like ‘old times.’

Two years had passed, and even after the encouragement given to him by Ken, Ryu continued to be troubled by what Akuma had told him back on the island, even worse after Rose—a fortune teller who had a connection with M. Bison—told him that he would’ve never defeated Bison, unless he fought the latter at the cost of his life. This was further proven when Ryu was confronted by Bison who showed interest in recruiting the former as part of his Shadaloo syndicate. Despite putting up an audacious beat down, Bison managed to defeat him, taking the half-conscious Ryu with him. He began brainwashing Ryu, revealing to him that his Satsui no Hado was no different from his Psycho Power. Thankfully, the so-called Shadaloo chairman was disrupted by the arrival of Ken, Sakura, and Sagat, each having pursued Ryu for different reasons. While Ken and Sakura went after Bison, it was Sagat who confronted the brainwashed Ryu directly, urging him to come to his senses. Although struggling at first, Ryu eventually broke out of his brainwashed state to confront Bison, defeating him with the very technique he used to defeat Sagat. Following the battle, the four went their separate ways with Ryu promising to become a better fighter the next time they crossed paths.

Eventually, Ryu kept his promise when he entered the second World Warrior tournament, defeating some of the world’s fiercest fighters like Zangief and Blanka to compete in the semifinals. Sometime after the second tournament, Ryu entered the third World Warrior tournament to further hone his martial arts prowess, going head-to-head against Sagat in their long anticipated rematch. It was also during the third tournament when Ryu and Ken learned that their master, Gouken, actually survived the ambush by Akuma. Upon encountering his pupils, Gouken then unleashed the Power of Nothingness within him to seal Ryu’s Satsui no Hado, finally freeing Ryu of the inner darkness that’d been consuming his spirit.

Now in his 30s, the seasoned Ryu continued to sharpen his abilities, eventually participating in the fourth World Warrior tournament. There, he faced Ken’s pupil named Sean who’d been asked to fight him in a match, easily defeating him with just a mere Hadouken. At some point following the tournament, he came across a young wrestler named Alex who appeared to be the winner of the fourth tournament. Wanting to prove the rumors he’d been hearing about Ryu, Alex challenged him to a fight, in which Ryu gladly accepted. As the two fought, Ryu ended up defeating Alex fair and square, encouraging the next World Warrior champion to continue fighting. Alex, amazed by Ryu’s martial arts prowess, was motivated to become a stronger fighter, anticipating his rematch against Ryu.

In the Now [+]

Alongside Ken and Gouken, Ryu was one of the earlier residents of Esaka. For many years, he’d proven himself to be every bit as skillful as he was prior to the merging of the worlds, becoming the undisputed World Warrior champion for several consecutive years. Thanks to his storied fighting career, Ryu was also trusted to become one of the mentors working for the Street Fighter Dojo run by Ken and Zangief, subsequently becoming one of the dojo’s initial staples. At first glance, it seemed that he’d achieved the ultimate purpose of a fight that he’d been craving for, sensing that he’d attained complete mastery of his art for the first time in his life. And if that wasn’t enough, every Esakan adored and glorified him, deeming him to be one of the four main pillars for the city’s major tournaments (next to Liu Kang, Jin Kazama, and Kyo Kusanagi). Although he was barely affected by the fame and grandeur that came out of his main event status, he’d be lying if he never felt this fulfilled his entire life. Or so, it seemed?

Unfortunately, even after having proven himself and fulfilled everything in his fighting career, nothing was ever enough for Ryu. While he never felt like he’d lost his purpose, he didn’t exactly feel like he’d used his capabilities to their fullest. The thought of using his strength for a purpose greater than mere fisticuffs had been weighing on him lately, eventually affecting his performances in the process. Having allowed himself to be defeated in the semifinals of the World Warrior tournament two years ago was the final straw. It was all he needed to convince himself to pursue a different calling for once in his life.

While he continued to train his mind and body, Ryu spent the next year doing what he loved best: travelling the world. Along his journey, he attempted to use his fighting prowess for mostly anything but competing in street fights, helping and defending those in dire need. One could say that he’d gained a new outlook on life through his journey outside of Esaka, as he found solace in accompanying the weak and the defenseless—a sight so rare to be seen in the city as battle-hardened as Esaka where every resident knew how to fend for themselves. Despite his effort, however, he was only close to finding the answer that he needed to learn why he felt the way he felt. Sensing that the last piece of the puzzle might remain in the heart of battle, Ryu returned to Esaka just in time to sign up for the latest World Warrior tournament, making his triumphant comeback the next day.

Specialty [+]

Ryu is an expert in hand-to-hand combat. An ultimate fighting machine, his take on both Gouken’s Ansatsuken style of karate and the traditional Shotokan karate revolves around hard-hitting singular strikes capable of knocking his opponent down and his iconic energy blast called Hadouken.

Inventory [+]

Duffle Bag : A large bag made of fabric that Ryu always brings in his travels containing food and water supplies, additional clothes, plane tickets, passports, and the black card that Ken gave him containing all the proceeds earned from tournament victories, guest appearances, and solving local commotions.

Abilities [+]

• Special Moves – Ryu is capable of drawing ki-energy to create powerful attacks (whether they’re energy blasts or amplified physical attacks). Some of his known special moves include Hadouken, Shoryuken, and Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Super Moves – Also known as ‘Super Arts’ and ‘Super Combos,’ Ryu’s super moves are stronger variations of his special moves. Super moves can only be activated once Ryu manages to fill up his power meter (which can only be achieved through attacking his opponent, receiving attacks, and/or taunting). Some of Ryu’s known super moves include Shinkuu Hadouken, Shin Shoryuken, and Shinkuu Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku.
• Parry – Parry is a defensive technique capable of preventing Ryu from receiving any attacks that his opponent sends him (save for throws and command grabs). Upon parrying, Ryu will be covered in a flickering blue aura, as his energy-charged wrist meets his opponent’s attack. When timed correctly, Ryu can turn the tide of the bout by reversing his opponent’s attack with his own and pressuring them to take a defensive stance, instead.
• Focus Attack – Upon executing Focus Attack, Ryu will gain Super Armor against his opponent’s attack, temporarily rendering himself invulnerable and recharging his health quicker than usual. Depending on how long the attack is charged, it can crumple his opponent and even render itself unblockable. Typically, Focus Attack is signified by streaks of dark ink and flickering aura to emphasize the amount of inner force being used.

Skills [+]

• Enhanced Sense – Ryu’s keen perception allows him to sense a nearby ki-energy user, helping him recognize and anticipate incoming threats.
• Enhanced Durability – Ryu is capable of enduring stiff, physical punishments and shrugging them off like they are nothing. This is further proven when he survived the collapsing island caused by Akuma during the aftermath of their first battle.
• Enhanced Reflexes – Ryu’s sharp reflexes allow him to anticipate any attacks with greater precision.

Weaknesses [+]

• Stun – Like most street fighters, Ryu is prone to getting stunned once he loads up his stun meter (which can only be achieved by receiving attacks). Upon entering this state, Ryu will be idled and dazed, rendering himself vulnerable to any and every attack until he is fully recovered. Getting bombarded by his opponent and failing to avoid so can further speed up the process.
• Spiders – Due to waking up one day to find a spider in his mouth, Ryu suffers from an acute case of arachnophobia (fear of spiders).
• Tech-Illiteracy – Due to being detached from the modern world, Ryu is incapable of operating modern technology, weapons, and armors.

Spirits [+]

TBA

Rapport [+]

TBA

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THEME

And that reminds me that I need to change Terry’s weaknesses, too, because I added KO and Parry at the time.

<Snipped quote by Terry Bogard>

This is accepted.

Thanks to @Yankee, I'm contemplating making Squall. Be a moment but, best boy is probably coming.

I'm baaaaack, and my love for low-power characters remains strong as ever.

A True Gentleman [+]

Name: Hershel Layton
Origin: Professor Layton
Appearance: "Every puzzle has an answer."

Personality: Professor Layton is first and foremost a gentleman. He strives to embody all that title suggests - he's polite, amiable, soft-spoken and eloquent, humble. He treats those around him with compassion and empathy, even the more unsavory or tactless sorts, and is always willing to offer his help to anyone that may need it... though even he has limits to what kinds of personalities he'll endure. Layton keeps a cool head in all matters, maintaining a calm and collected presence that others can rely on. Only in the most dire of circumstances does his demeanor shift, particularly when those he holds dear are concerned.

Background [+]

Professor Layton’s life is one full of adventure and intrigue, and of immense loss. Raised in a sleepy village, Hershel, in his teen years, lost his close friend while exploring a series of ancient ruins. He took up his friend’s passion for archeology and puzzles partly in remembrance, setting a course for his future he couldn't imagine.

As he grew older he became an esteemed professor of archeology in London, his reputation preceding him as tales of "Professor Layton" spread throughout the continent. Stories of him besting giant shadowy monsters, unearthing lost civilizations, exploits from impossible cities to curious villages. Along the way he met several friends and allies, and even gained an apprentice, one Luke Triton who stayed at his side for years, forging an unbreakable bond between them. While much of London, and Luke himself, extol the grandeur of his adventures, Layton prefers to keep the small and personal details to heart; the family he's never known and yet still lost, the love of his life gone forever, the orphaned girl he now raises...

(Layton will be taken from after the end of Unwound Future and sometime prior to New World of Steam, before any events transpire that lead into Layton Brothers or Layton's Mystery Journey.)

In the Now [+]

Ever since Galeem absorbed the London he knew, Layton's life has been... normal. He's still an archeology professor, situated up north in Edinburgh, under his old Dean Delmona as well. There was no shortage of ancient relics to find and mysteries that needed a look into, so for the most part he'd gone about his days as if nothing happened at all, teaching his classes some days and traveling to far-off locales on others, in search of historic finds and puzzles. The only thing that's been off, in his Gleaming state, is that he hasn't heard from Luke in a while, no letters from America like he used to receive and no reply to his latest message. Very unusual.

Job: Professor of Archeology
Specialty: Strategist & Tactician, Problem Solver, Duelist
Inventory:

• Professor's Trunk - a simple travel case, about twice the size of an ordinary attaché, where Layton keeps his essentials, as well as any useful odds and ends he comes across. It currently contains...
  
  • A Journal, and something to write with
  • A Tea Set
  • A Puzzle Index
  • Several changes of clothes
  • Spare Hat
• Hint Coins (x5)
• Traveling funds, in several widely-accepted denominations

Lv: 5
EXP: 0/50
Abilities:

• Hint Coin Collector - Wherever he goes, Layton is able to find Hint Coins, usually in out-of-the-way nooks and conspicuous areas. Their primary use is to be traded for hints for a given puzzle, though thanks to Galeem’s influence they can help in other contexts. In combat, Layton can use a Hint Coin to strike at an opponent’s weak point, inflict “critical” damage, or evade an attack that would otherwise land. They can also be used to increase Layton’s physical abilities for a brief moment, giving him bursts of speed, longer hang-time to make a jump, and so on. Hint Coins are physical objects, so he's limited by the number he can carry, and can only be used once per effect.
• This Reminds Me of a Puzzle - True to form, Professor Layton can spin just about any scenario into a puzzle, regardless of relevance. When the Professor presents a puzzle in this manner, it appears in the current surroundings (ie, a puzzle about matches would have the required matchsticks pop into existence on a nearby surface), and can even slightly alter space (ie, a puzzle of untangling wires can significantly reduce the amount of wires present) until the puzzle is solved or abandoned, in which case things return to normal. Mundane or minor actions affected by a Puzzle are "free", though any attempt to Puzzle anything of significance - disarming a bomb, navigating a storm, avoiding an ambush, etc - require a Hint Coin to be spent.

Skills:

• A Sharp Mind - Professor Layton's intellect is quite high. There's his knack for puzzles, obviously, and there's also the fact that he's very well-read, logical, and even quite technically minded, able to jury-rig equipment from things he has on hand (he once turned a slot machine into a machine gun). His knowledge has limits, as does anyone's, though he's quick on the uptake.
• A Promising Fencer - ever since he was young, Layton had practiced the art of fencing, and in his adult years he's become very proficient. He's capable of fighting with a long sword (or anything of similar length, like a pipe or branch), against armed opponents or groups, to the best of his abilities. Common sense trumps prowess, after all.
• An Athletic Build - despite his position as a professor, Layton leads a very active life. This affords him good physicality, being acrobatic and dexterous to an impressive degree. He won't be pulling off too many backflips or anything so outrageous, but it does give him an edge.

Weaknesses:

• "A true gentleman knows that violence is not the answer." - Layton is something of a pacifist. When facing off against living foes, he always seeks a peaceful resolution, and if forced to fight he only acts defensively, seeking to disarm or convince his opponent to back down. He never strikes to harm, and he never throws the first blow no matter the circumstances.
• "A true gentleman is never without his hat." - thanks to personal convictions, Layton is steadfast in his commitment to headwear. Particularly his own. He's never seen without it, and he never takes it off in any circumstance. He'll even avoid situations in which he may have to remove it. He always makes some comment to brush it off, though the insistence can raise eyebrows.
• "A true gentleman is still human, after all." - this is to reference both the physical limits that a human can't overcome, especially taking the current state of the world into account, but also to all else that can affect the average person. Layton isn't immune to manipulation, or to things that may alter his perspective or mental state, or even to having his emotions played with. He may seem unflappable, but at the end of the day he's as susceptible as anyone else to the maladies of life.

Spirits: N/A

Rapport: N/A

Tried to extrapolate a bit more use out of what he can accomplish, so let me know if any of it needs a fix!

Hi all! I briefly joined the original RP, like, years ago - while I was still in high school! Unfortunately due to a variety of factors (mainly school, other commitments and the lack of a proper PC) I had to drop out. But now I’m older, much better at time management and I’d like to give things another go, if you’ll have me (assuming I’m remembered, haha).

I’ll get my sheet out shortly, once I’m settled!

Can i join?

I wouldn't object, necessarily, but are you sure you'll be able to follow along and keep up? Generally we want to post once a week.