Yurei | The Amnesiac Wanderer

Name: Yurei (The Amnesiac Wanderer)
Age: Early Twenties
True Age: ???
Sex: Male
Personality: 
Yurei has a calm and emotionless demeanor and speaks only when he really needs to convey his thoughts. Despite his detached nature, once he gets to know someone, Yurei becomes much warmer, and easier to talk to. He is most relaxed around those who have earned his trust, and loyalty, saying that "It would be obvious to act like that, around those you care about the most." Yurei has a strong sense of duty, and is also very stubborn. Once he decides on a path, he follows it. even if it means pain to himself. He is also a pure warrior, responding to others fighting spirits, and isn't afraid to kill, if the fight demands it.

Yurei does not hold anything that is said about race decide who he hates, and likes. In his mind, it is the sins of the self that matter, rather than the sins of your people. This goes for himself as well. He tries to live his life without regrets, and do what is right. Even if a path led him to do the wrong thing, he accepts what he has done, and moves on. He does not like to feel depressed about the past. The future is forever forward, and that is the path that Yurei walks, for good, or for bad. Despite his detached demeanor, he can get angry. Harming people who aren't involved in a fight is a quick way to rise his anger. Insulting someone who fought with all of their strength is another example.

During a fight, Yurei is incredibly focused on his opponent, or opponents. He can be merciful, but doesn't find killing his opponent to be a bad thing. Even compared to his normal demeanor, Yurei is even less talkative. In his opinion, anything less would an insult not only to his opponent, but himself as well. He doesn't have an unnatural need to fight, but enjoys a good battle nonetheless.

Yurei is also incredibly intelligent. Even with waking up on Ka'Lesa with no memories beyond his name, and what his blades were called, and what their enchantments are, and a basic understanding of the layout of Ka'lesa. This intelligence extends to fighting as well. Even while liking a good fight, Yurei is smart enough to tell when he is outclassed, and isn't afraid to retreat from a foe much more powerful than him. He can also pick up on things quite easily, and likes to learn about new things. It is one of the reasons for his current wandering lifestyle. He also doesn't feel he needs to regain his memories. Or, at least, he is in no rush to gain them back. He has a feeling, that they will return to him when the time is right.

Yurei takes a lot of pride in keeping his equipment, and body in the top condition he can have it as. He cleans his blades every other week, or right after a fight to keep them in pristine condition. He also keeps them as sharp as possible. He will also take a couple of hours to go over his fighitng style, practicing his moves, and keeping himself at the top of his game. Anything less than that is unacceptable in his eyes. However, he won't take that mindset to far. He won't tell others what to do, in terms of their bodies, or weapons. At most, he'll offer a friendly tip.


Likes/Dislikes: Likes:Testing himself in a good fight, keeping himself and his weapons in tip top condition, and having people he can actually trust
Dislikes: a boring fight, a badly maintained weapon, dishonesty
Fears: Never regaining his memories, dying slowly outside of battle, losing his memories again



Height: 5'10"
Weight: 156 Lbs
Appearance: Yūrei is a young man, appearing to be in his early twenties. He has pale skin, and is considered handsome. His face is has a softer look to it, with rounder cheeks. His eyes have bags under them, as if Yurei doesn't get enough sleep. In contrast, his eyes are a sharp, bright gold, and are full of energy. He almost always appears to have a serious look on his face. However, when he does relax, his features soften even more. Yūrei has raven black hair, reaching a little past his shoulders, to the small of his back. His bangs frame his face, and he has a length of hair crossing his face in the front, to the right. The top of his hair is messy. The bangs are held in place by his red headband. Yūrei is lean, but is very muscular for his size. He keeps himself in top physical condition, in order to continue fighting at a level that he believes suits him.

Clothing: Yūrei, in terms of clothing, tends to keep his outfit simple, for fighting purposes. He wears a black, sleeveless, leather-like chest piece, with white accents detailing his musculature, and black trousers, made of the same material. He has black boots, with a strip of metal on the front of them. Over his right arm, he wears a red sleeve, held in place by a red string. He leaves his left arm sleeveless. Around his waist is a red, cape like attachment, held in place by a tied, white sash. He also wears a white robe over his left arm. It’s very easy for him to throw off, in a fight.



General Fighting Tactics: 
Yurei, despite having two blades, is much more comfortable fighting with one. His fighting style could be simply stated as an explosion of close range speed and power. Yurei is incredibly fast with his strikes, and he has strength to match it, making it so taking a hit from him is a very bad idea. However, Yurei is something of a glass cannon type character. His durability is not very good, so it's a fine line for him of giving heavy, fast strikes, while not receiving any. Yurei is also a pure warrior, and is very good at finding ways to get through his opponents defenses. It's almost second nature to him, and he doesn't really need to think all that hard during a fight.


Yurei's fighting style also incorporates a type of magic not usually seen on Ka'Lesa. Blood Magic. He has become very good at keeping this a secret, often waiting for an opponent to open up a wound, which usually leads to Yurei surprising them with a spike of blood. Though, he has also been known to use it at the start of a fight. However, this also means he has to take a hit, which, if the strike is bad enough, could take him out to begin with.

Heroic Trait: Enhanced Strength

Combat Stats-

( All stats are considered average unless stated. Stats must be balanced. You must decrease a stat to increase a stat. Raising one to good means you must lower one to fair. Read The Character Combat Stats Guide for more information)

Strength || Very Good
Speed ||  Good
Agility ||  Average
Durability || Poor
Stamina || Average
Magical Power || Fair

Strengths: 

Expert Swordsman: Since Yurei utilizes blades, he would obviously be very good at using them. However, he prefers to use only one, despite having two blades. Despite this, he fights incredibly well with whichever blades he happens to draw at that time.

Resistance to mind altering abilities/Deep Calm: While fighting, Yurei employs the term, "Deep Calm". He can set aside all distracting thoughts, and completely focus on the task at hand, regardless of what it is.

Incredible Sight in Dark Places/Nighttime: Yurei is able to see extremely well at night. He has no idea why he can do this, but he uses it to his advantage regularly.

Weaknesses: 
Yurei, while very skilled with his blades, is a novice with any other weapon. So, if he is somehow disarmed, he will be at a heavy disadvantage, until he picks up a sword.

Using too much Blood Magic: If Yurei uses too much Blood Magic, he runs the risk of killing himself, due to blood loss. It's a downside to anyone who uses Blood Magic, and Yurei can only utilize his own blood.

Weakness to Sudden Changes in Light: Yurei, for reasons unknown to him, is very sensitive to sudden changes in light. It causes dizziness for a spell (1-2 posts), and is one of the few ways to knock him off his balance in a fight.


Primary Equipment I
Name: Mugetsu (Moonless Sky)
Type: Katana
Description: Mugetsu's blade is black with a distinct reddish purple hamon (hardening line), having the appearance of a saw or sharp teeth. and its tsuba (hand-guard) has flower-like edges. It has no accessories on the hilt, being wrapped with black silk. Kashira, tsuba and kojiri end cap are golden, and the sheath is black, decorated with dark red circles split in even thirds. The blade is made of Divinium.

Enchantments: 

Name: Hellfire Enchantment Type: Support Damage Category: (If any; Very Weak, Weak, Average, Strong, Very Strong) Description: Yurei, using magic present in Mugetsu, is able to line the blade with black flames, for 4 posts. This means that any attack with Mugetsu has the chance to burn his opponents, and set their clothes/equipment on fire (2 posts max). They can be put out. Duration/Cooldown: 3 post cool-down

Primary Equipment II
Name: Engetsu (Scathing Moon)
Type: Katana
Description: Engetsu is a pure white blade, with a white crystal hanging off the very end of the guard. Yurei has stated that he considers it an opposite of Mugetsu.

Enchantments:

Name: Hellfire Enchantment Type: Support Damage Category: (If any; Very Weak, Weak, Average, Strong, Very Strong) Description: Yurei, much in the same vein as Mugetsu, is able to line Engetsu with white flames, for 4 posts. This means that any attack with Engetsu has the chance to burn his opponents, and set their clothes/equipment on fire (2 posts max). They can be put out. Duration/Cooldown: 3 post cool-down

Secondary Equipment
Name: Symbol of Weapon Summons
Type: A small piece of metal, in the shape of a fang.
Description: The Symbol of Weapon Summons is very self explanatory. Yurei is able to summon both of his blade from anywhere, at any time.
Price: 300




Name: Blades of Blood
Type: Offensive
Damage Category: Very Weak
Description: If Yurei is cut, he can dip a finger into the blood, and fire off a crescent wave of blood at an opponent. The waves is 5 feet tall, and it is also sharp. Yurei can also dip more than one finger into his blood, and make up to 5, one for each finger.
Cooldown: Any more than 10, 1 post cool-down

Name: Blood Sense
Type: Support
Damage Category: (If any; Very Weak, Weak, Average, Strong, Very Strong)
Description: Yurei, if he concentrates hard enough, is able to sense any beings around him that have blood in their bodies. The effective range is 100 yards in a circle around him.
Cooldown:

Name: Coagulation
Type: Defensive
Damage Category: (If any; Very Weak, Weak, Average, Strong, Very Strong)
Description: Yurei can harden the blood in parts of his body to act as a form of armor. It is a s strong as steel, and the effective area of the hardening is 7 inches. It also turns the effected area a deep crimson color. Yurei can disengage it at any time, but he can make it last 3 posts before he needs a cool-down.
Cooldown: 3 post cool-down

Name: Superior Blood Flow
Type: Support
Damage Category: (If any; Very Weak, Weak, Average, Strong, Very Strong)
Description: By making the blood in his own veins flow faster, and harder, Yurei is able to make himself stronger, or faster. Yurei has to decide before using it which he wants to augment. It lasts for 3 posts, and the boosts is only +1.
Cooldown: 4 post cool-down

Name: Bloody Recall
Type: Support
Damage Category: (If any; Very Weak, Weak, Average, Strong, Very Strong)
Description: Yurei is able to call his own blood back to him, and re-enter his body. He can do this at any time, though it takes much more concentration during a fight. during a fight, it takes 1-2 posts to fully recall all of his blood.
Cooldown: 2 post cool-down



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History:
Yurei woke up with no memories. He was staring at the sky, in the middle of the day, with the remnants of a headache pounding into his head. He sat up, and more calmly then he thought he did, took note of everything he knew. He knew his name, which was a good thing. He’d hate to have to come up with one. He knew he was fully clothed. A bonus. He knew he had two swords, which he saw were a few feet away from him. “Mugetsu, and Engetsu.” He said to himself, as the names for the swords popped into his head. He didn’t know why he knew the names, but Yurei figured they meant enough to him to remember. He then took in a sharp breath, as he realized he knew how to speak. He then delved a bit deeper into his few memories, and realized something more shocking. He knew exactly where he was. He was near the western mountain range, on Ka’Lesa, within the forests near Karem City. He could somewhat see the city, a little ways off, but within a respectable walking distance. Crossing his legs, and placing his hands on his knees, he tried to go deeper into his own mind. However, sudden, intense pain in his head caused him to almost fall back again. Sweat dripped off his face, as he let the pain fade away. Several minutes passed, and, when the pain was manageable, Yurei decided to not try and pry memories out of his head. It seemed that, if he allowed the memories to come to him naturally, there was no pain involved. Sighing, he slowly stood up. The pain was much better now, so Yurei walked over to where his blades lay, and picked them up. All at once, information hit him. How to hold them, how to fight with them, how to use their enchantments, and, that they were absolutely his blades. Looking out at Karem, Yurei tied the blades to his side. As he did so, he noticed something on the ground. A small piece of metal, in the shape of a fang. Picking it up, he got the same process as the blades, only much less information. The piece of metal meant that Yurei could summon his blades. He gripped the fang in his hand, before tucking it away, in his belt. The pain was completely gone now, and Yurei decided to make his way to Karem. Again, his mind filled with information. Karem. A wretched hive of scum and villainy. Yurei figured it would be best to avoid that place, until he had a better sense of who he was. He didn’t need to get into trouble, when he didn’t remember if he had been there before, or not. The name of another city popped into his head. Mith Verdanus. It was the closest city that wouldn’t lead to bloodshed. He hoped.

As he walked, Yurei came under the thought that he was being watched. Looking around, all he was was a white bird, flying lazily in the sky. Keeping his senses heightened, he continued on his way. However, he couldn’t shake the feeling. After what seemed like hours, he noticed figures on the path ahead of him. Yurei continued forward, as there wasn’t anywhere to go. And, he was pretty sure the beings in front of him had seen him. As he got close, he saw a group of about five humans. They were wearing very shoddy leather armor, and had their faces painted. Yurei stopped, as what seemed like the leader walked over to him. “Sorry sir. But, the way forward is crawling with horrible, nasty bandits.” The man smiled at Yurei. Yurei looked past the man, at the other ones. He noticed they were all tensed up. As if they were about to pounce on a wounded animal. The man cleared his throat, and Yurei’s eyes snapped back to him, but didn’t say anything. The man cleared his throat. “Well, I’m sure you’re asking yourself how you will pass through here? Well, it’s your lucky day. We have worked out a deal with those bandits, and they will allow you to pass through here. Provided, you can pay us for protection. A measly 25 gold.” Yurei continued to stare a hole through the guy. The man’s smile faltered a bit. He turned back towards the others, and must’ve made some sort of signal, because the other four moved towards the two of them. Yurei heard something in a tree, and looked a little past the man. The same white bird was now sitting in a tree, and looking at the proceedings. “C’mon friend. It’s for your safety.” Yurei looked back at the man. He knew what this was. He knew these guys were the bandits. He knew they had probably preyed on others through this path. It only made sense, this close to Karem. Yurei felt his own body tense up. He didn’t know how many times he had fought. Hell, he may know how to wield his swords, but that didn’t mean anything in a real fight. But, something in him wasn’t going to let these people continue. One of the bandits said, “Enough of the games. Let’s just take it.” The leader turned around, and Yurei made his move. He drew Mugetsu, and quickly sliced the back of the neck of the leader, slicing the head off in an instant. Dropping down, careful not to get tangled in the body, he darted forward. He ran the closest one to him through the heart before he had drawn his weapon. Pulling his blade out of the corpse, the three others had their weapons drawn, but were not so sure about engaging against the guy who had just killed two of them so quickly. Yurei, for what it was worth, wasn’t sure if he should let them go, or simply end them as well. Before he made a decision, one of them made it for him. Yelling, and running towards him, he swung his weapon, a horribly maintained shortsword, at Yurei. Yurei didn’t flinch, spun to one side, lifted Mugetsu up, and cut the bandit’s hands off, at the wrist, before angling the blade up, and driving the blade through his neck. In a flash, as his companions were stunned, Yurei rushed them, and killed them as well. The fight was finished, and Yurei felt something he couldn’t quite describe. It was almost like he wanted…..more. Not death, but more of a challenge. More of a fight. He put these feelings away, before walking back to the body of the leader. Rummaging through his belongings, he found a bag of money. “This should be fine, for now.” He whispered to himself. Placing the bag on his belt, he then stared at the carnage around. For reasons unknown to him, he said “I hope you find peace in death.”

He then heard what sounded like a man land on the ground near the tree where the bird was. “They might. Though, I would’ve given them some sort of mercy.” Wheeling around, Yurei saw a young looking man, with long, whit hair tied into a loose ponytail. His outfit looked ridiculous to Yurei. All white, black, multicolored layers. “Who are you?” The man smiled, as his eyes flashed colors, landing on a similar golden hue to Yurei’s. “I believe most people introduce themselves before asking others for their name.” The man smiled. It didn’t seem insincere to Yurei, but he kept his guard up. “Yurei. That’s my name.” The man nodded once, before going into an extravagant bow. “Well, Yurei. I am known as Merlin. And you seem to be a man who doesn’t know much.” Yurei simply stared. “Why do you say that?” Merlin eyes widened with shock, if only for a moment. “Well. I am not a being known for throwing my own name around. But, in some places, I am quite well known. And, if I am correct, you would be a part of those circles. But, you don’t seem to be as surprised as some people at me showing up.” Merlin cocked his head very slightly. “You don’t have your memories, do you?” Yurei sheathed Mugetsu. “So what if I don’t?” Yurei sighed. “I’m in no rush to figure my past out.” Yurei also didn’t want him to know it caused him pain if he tried to recall his memories. Merlin clapped his hands. “Well. I happen to be in quite a perplexing mood today. You seem to be walking towards Mith Verdanus. However, I don’t think that city would be the place you seek. So, how about this? You and I travel together, and I get you to a place that’ll help you get settled? I have an idea of two people who might be willing to give you a hand.” Yurei looked at Merlin for a bit, thinking this over. On one hand, he knew he could defend himself, if push came to shove. But, he also was out in a world where he only really knew where the major cities were. He didn’t know anyone, and he had almost nothing to his name. Perhaps settling in a small town first would allow him the chance to learn more about what he needs to do next. Merlin stood quietly, as Yurei finally breathed in. “Fine. I accept.” Merlin clapped again. “Wonderful! A deal is made. Now, it is still quite a walk to where we are going. Do not be discouraged by this. I can procure things for us to eat, and there will be quite a few places to get water from.” Yurei sighed. He knew this might be taxing on his sanity, as Merlin seemed to be annoying. But, he had to follow through on this. It was the best shot he had at the moment. And so, he walked a little behind the eccentric man. And wondered what was in store now.
Side notes: (anything else?)
Rp example:(Give us an example of your rp style. Note, you only need to do this for your first character.)

Stats
Stats aren't balanced. Taking away the plus 1 to strength from the human trait, you still have this:

Strength || Good
Speed || Very Good
Agility || Good
Durability || Poor
Stamina || Average
Magical Power || Fair

You need to lower something by 1.

Strengths/weaknesses
Pure Warriors mind is in the same vein as Rowan's passive ability Prowess, so like that it needs to be a passive ability not a strength. I also need to know roughly how long it takes in posts to become effective, and keep in mind it will be slower depending on who he's fighting and what rank they are.

Glass Cannon isn't a real weakness, we know he's not tough because he has poor durability.

Equipment

Symbol of Weapon Summons: Minor niggle, I think I told you before that it counts as being enchanted so you need to pay for that. 300, just add Price: 300 under its description so people know its being paid for.

Abilities
Hellfire blade: needs a longer cooldown if the duration is 2 posts. Also can these flames be put out?

Bloods of blood: you can do up to 10 very weak attacks before the ability requires a 1 post cooldown, so your current cooldown is more restrictive. Up to you if you want to change it though.

Blood Sense: This doesn't need a cooldown, its fine as a passive.

Superior blood flow: needs a 4 post cooldown.

I have made all the changes that were asked.

Approved at A-3.
Approval beam! HAAAAAAA!

Second.