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Full Name

Shosuro Katsu

Race

Human (Tian Xia)

Classes/Levels

Ninja 4

Gender

Male

Size

Medium

Age

23

Languages

Common, Tien, Dwarf

Strength 14
Dexterity 17
Constitution 12
Intelligence 13
Wisdom 10
Charisma 14

About Shosuro

Background

Spoiler:

Shosuro Daichi’s last act on this world was to ensure his son’s upbringing. He presented himself to his daimyo and asked that he be allowed to commit seppuku in order to preserve the honor of his family. The daimyo granted the request, and agreed to be his second. He also agreed to foster Daichi’s son, the four year-old Katsu, with a respected teacher.

Shosuro Katsu was placed in the care of Shosuro Hisao, a great teacher and a friend of Daichi’s. He spent his youth learning the secret arts of the Shosuro family from Hisao-sama. The hidden blade, the shadowed death…he learned it all. He also learned the arts of courtly intrigue at his master’s feet. He learned that a well-placed sword could cut a man, but a well-placed word could cut a Clan.

As he grew, in between the lessons imparted by his foster father, Katsu learned the story of his true family. He learned of his family’s honor. He learned the truth of his mother’s death at the hand of Kaneka’s thugs. He learned of his father’s great sacrifice. He learned how Daichi’s seppuku effectively halted Saburo Kaneka’s plot to dishonor him and his family.

On the day of his gempukku, Shosuro Katsu swore a secret oath. While he pledged his loyalty to his Daimyo and to the Clan, he secretly vowed to his ancestor’s that he would finish the work his father started. He would see Saburo Kaneka exposed as a dishonorable dog, and would destroy him and his family.

Fate is not without a sense of humor, however. Shortly after his gempukku, Katsu was asked to travel with a small contingency of samurai as an envoy to a neighboring estate. On this trip he met and befriended a young samurai-ko named Saburo Kaede.

What began as a friendship, developed quickly turned into romance. Their duties did not allow much free time, but what little there was, they spent together. Their connection grew and, despite their better judgment, their love flourished. Once the assignment ended, however, they were forced to separate. It was as they said their good bye that Katsu’s world was crushed. It was not until then that he learned that Kaede’s father was none other than Saburo Kaneka.

Katsu has spent the last few months trying to reconcile his love for Kaede with his oath of vengeance. He can see no way out of this predicament, and does not know whom he can turn to for advice. In his desperation he finds the only solution is to leave his homeland of Tian Xia to forget his love and find himself again to throw away the weakness in his heart, even if he thinks of it as an impossible task.

Description

Spoiler:

Katsu is a handsome young man. He is athletically built, though the stylish robes and kimonos he favors tend to hide this fact. His eyes shine with a keen intellect, though his thoughts are often clouded by his emotions. At first glance, he may come off as vain, and possibly a bit vapid. He maintains this pretense in order to disarm his foes.
Like his father, he was trained in the techniques of the Shosuro School, however, he is much more adept at assassination than espionage. His heart tends to get the best of him, and he loses patience quickly.

Stats
HP: 28
Initiative: 3
Speed 30ft

Defense
AC: 18 (3 Dexterity, 5 Mistmail)
Touch: 13 (3 Dexterity)
Flat-Footed 15 (Mistmail)
CMD: 18
Fortitude 2, Reflex 6, Will 1

Traits:
Warrior Spirit
Deadly Draw

Special Abilities:
Poison use
Sneak Attack +2d6
Uncanny Dodge
Ki Pool 4
No Trace +1
Ninja Trick: Vanishing Trick
Ninja Trick: Shadow Clone

Skills:
Acrobatics +8 (+3 Dex, 2 rank, +3 class skill)
Appraise +5 (+1 Int, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Bluff +9 (+2 Cha, 4 rank, +3 class skill)
Climb +6 (+2 Str, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Craft (Poison) +5 (+1 Int, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Diplomacy +6 (+2 Cha, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Disable Device +7 (+3 Dex, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Disguise +7 (+2 Cha, +1 No Trace, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Escape Artist +7 (+3 Dex, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Initimidate +9 (+2 Cha, 4 rank, +3 class skill)
Knowledge Local +5 (+1 Int, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Knowledge Nobility +5 (+1 Int, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Linguistics +5 (+1 Int, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Perception +6 (+0 Wis, 2 rank, +3 class skill)
Perform (+8 (+2 Cha, 3 rank, +3 class skill)
Sense Motive +4 (+0 Wis, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Sleight of Hand +10 (+3 Dex, 4 rank, +3 class skill)
Stealth +9 (+3 Dex, 2 rank, +3 class skill) (+1 hide)
Swim +6 (+2 Str, 1 rank, +3 class skill)
Use Magic Device +7 (+2 Cha, 2 rank, +3 class skill)

Feats:
Combat Expertise
Improved Feint
Quick Draw

Attack
Katana +7 1d8+3 15-20x2 (+2d6 Sneak Attack) (keen)
Shuriken +6 1d2+2 (15 ammo) (+2d6 Sneak Attack)
CMB: +5

Duel
Reputation: 4
Gaze: 1
Reaction: 9
Draw: 5
Attack: 10

Equipment:
Backpack
Trail Rations x5
Bedroll
Shosuro Ninja Outfit
Flint & Steel
Blanket
Waterskin
Kimono
Courtier's
Shosuro Family tattoo
Belt Pouch
Flute 5gp
Mask
Light Warhorse 75gp
Money: