NAME: Hariko, Shin
NICKNAME:

The Spiderweb Mercenary: A Renown Title given to Shin despite his low ranking in the criminal world. It refers to his unique usage of puppetry based wire techniques and is mostly unknown outside of the criminal underground.
Iga, Yashamaru: An alias adopted by Shin obviously used to preserve a degree of anonymity.
Jin, Akira: A secondary alias adopted by Shin obviously used to preserve a degree of anonymity.
Bastard | Dick | Asshole: A common insult given to Shin in reference to his rather unfriendly and abrasive attitude. He hears such words so often that he has somewhat adapted them into his own internal dialogue.

AGE: Nineteen [19]
GENDER: Male [♂]
APPEARANCE:
PHYSICAL: At the prime age of nineteen [19], the youthful male appears to be the pinnacle of excellent shape, despite the discrepancies that one might expect to be the result of his upbringing. Standing six feet, Shin is quite tall, which in turn gives him a slight advantage towards intimidation. To accompany the feat of genetics that had bestowed his height upon him, Shin possesses what is perhaps a slight unusual frame. Whilst most might expect one of his height to have a wider frame, Shin's form is exactly the opposite. His body appears to have a rather streamlined appearance. Lacking a standard ‘big and tall’ frame, the young mercenary’s height makes him seem to be unusually skinny; far thinner than he actually is. With long legs and a tall body, one might assume that it would be hard for him to run properly or move in any agile way, perhaps crippling in combat, but in truth, he holds no such issues. His frame is lined, not with large, bulky muscles, but with a rather toned wiry type, which only serves to accentuate his unusually slender figure. His body is composed of toned and lean muscles, which allow him to move quickly with ease, whilst still possessing strength despite his lean frame. His abdomen muscles are developed as most Shinobi's should be, appearingto be "cut" all the way; forming the standard ‘V shape’ of one in peak training. His calf and thigh muscles seem to bemore muscular in appearance and he has a long-type calf muscle that is not as short and bulky looking.

When it comes to facial features, it would seem as if his genes wished to give him a rather cruel advantage. Over the course of his youth and teenage years, Shin has been described as handsome, both to his face and behind his back, a fact he never truly acknowledged, but nevertheless he certainly used it to his advantage. He was born with a head of thick head of raven colored hair as opposed to the standard dirty brown of his mother's. He keeps his long hair in such a way that it frames his face in the slightest, accentuating the angular nature of his features with its own messy and a bit butchered of an appearance. Often, when it is not pulled back his hair holds a messy or unkempt aspect to it, but when needed he ties it in a loose pony-tail with a red ribbon, allowing his fringe to cover some of his face.

Occasionally hidden beneath the tuft of hair from his bangs, you will find a set of crimson eyes, appearing much like the well-known Uchiha trait. Yet there is nothing seemingly as special about the pair of eyes through which Shin views the world. Despite the unnatural color, there is often nothing harsh or frightening about them, at least not until he wants there to be. With ease, the eyes of the young male can seem anywhere from kind and warm, to cold and harsh; it all depends on what exactly he wants. Yet, make no mistake there is always that subtle, hidden look of darkness inside his blood-red eyes, the look of a frozen heart, of a man with no problem doing what needs to be done.

His skin is fair, pale, but not to an extent that it would seem unearthly or creepy, it is free of blemishes, the kind of skin that many would spend hours dousing themselves with makeup to obtain. Although the inherited the face of his mother, he most certainly got the nature of his charming features from her, even if they are always constantly in the back glow of the more dark emotions of his father. It is this darkness, which the male wears most often as his face. When he does not need to appear otherwise, his features often appear dead or dark, empty of anything that would give away the thoughts he might be considering at the time. It is not often that the young criminal will allow an emotion show its severity on his features, but when it does break through it appears with quite a fury. When his features do lighten with any emotion, they seem to do so completely.

This can be especially unnerving when one considers the more unnatural aspects of Shin's facial appearance. In an effort to achieve a great deal of shock value, after leaving Kirigakure the male filed each of his visible teeth to a point. Which not only makes a bite from him especially painful, but also gives him a rather shark-like appearance. A trait that some people might find deserving for a man of his caliber.

Height: 182.88cm | 6ft
Weight: 81.64kg | 180lbs

CLOTHING: In his current life as a Nukenin, Shin's clothing honestly differs very little from his stylistic preferences during his village life. This is simply because he has found little need to change his style of dress as it was first chosen for the ease of movement and level of stealth it granted him, both key aspects he often makes uses of during his present life. As such, during most of his combat or business affairs, Shin dons an outfit of a more traditional style as following: a black shitagi which is a specific style of under under clothing, a black kosode which is a robe with small sleeves, a black hakama which is a type of under-dress designed to cover the legs, a pair of white tabi which are essentially socks, a white obi or sash, and a pair of wooden sandals. The sleeves of his kosode are long enough to cover his entire arm and are also very wide, hanging down when he lifts his arms, which in turn allows him to hide his movement or weapon usage. He also wears black finger-less gloves on both of his hands, as it is a key part of his favorite weapon.


FOREHEAD PROTECTOR: Originally, when Shin was in training and a (not so)loyal shinobi of Kirigakure, he would wear his forehead protector most often in either one of two places. The first and arguably the most common of places is around his neck. When his forehead protector is worn in this position it rest loosely around his neck, either on top of or underneath of his white scarf. The second of the two places is a more situation style of wear. Shin would often don his forehead protector in this location when he is intently focused on something, be it training, battle or some otherwise undetermined situation. At these times, Shin would wear his forehead protector tightly just below his hairline on his forehead, keeping his long hair away from his face and out of his eyes.

As some depiction of his idealism, Shin tossed his Kirigakure headband aside on the same day that he left the village. As such he has not seen the forehead protector after that. Not that he would be likely to wear it anyway, simply because a headband, regardless of having the standard nukenin scratch through the symbol, is a display which marks some form of allegiance. Something that does not serve a blade for hire well.

PERSONALITY:

As a person, it is not quite so difficult to pin him down. In the world of Shinobi, there often seems to be quite a number of people who enact a separate persona for different people or situations. The reasons for this are many, be it to simply mask another, perhaps softer side of themselves, or to present an image they want others to see, it requires no large decree introspection to honestly figure this out. Bearing this in mind, Shin is not one of those types of people. He does not believe in limiting himself in a manner to control the perceptions of others. He will almost always act the way he wants regardless of audience or situation, even if his words or actions are somewhat incendiary and might even result in some degree of personal harm or injury.

With that being said, Shin is an asshole. He is not an asshole as a means of reflection, nor using his abrasive nature to hide a more sensitive side, he is simply just an asshole. Never have been one to moderate himself, the mercenary says what he wants and does what he wants with no true concept of consequences. As a direct result of this, it is entirely expected for almost anyone who meets the young male to refer to him as 'cruel', 'harsh', 'sadist', 'bastard' or any rather negatively inferred adjective one might find in the dictionary. Even those higher in the criminal hierarchy than he, or in some other position which might demand respect, are not likely to be save from his sharp tongue, harsh thinking or poisonous words. To put it simply Shin's interactions with others is marred by his bitter influence. He does not care what he says, what he does or who he hurts. He is always right and as such, everyone else can be damned.

Given his attitude, it would probably come as no surprise that Shin holds very little honest compassion for anything. He does not care. He holds absolutely no sympathy for others around him and with no desire to put himself into their position in attempt to empathy. Unless it bears a direct influence on his continued existence, Shin is likely to simply brush it off and be on his way. He believes in no cosmic overseer nor system of justice, thus had no inherent incentive to help someone as many others might.

However, there are two simple factors which might be capable of motivating the young male into a certain position of false warmth in regards to these manners.

The first of these two motivational boosters as one might call them is the simple gain of power. Above all things, Shin has a deep seated need, an insatiable craving for power. In the criminal underground in which Shin makes his home status is only gained by the strength one possesses. While the simple matter of association might allow one to climb near the top of the ladder, those who climb in this manner are always afraid of the slowly growing power beneath them. Without the power to defend your claim, the claim itself means nothing. Keeping this in mind, if one were to offer Shin a way to increase his own power and by extension his own station in life, then they might find him to suddenly become far more agreeable.

The second of these motivational boosters is far more simple than the previous. As a creäture of material comfort Shin responds entirely too well to money. One might even call it a soft addiction, after all how else would you classify someone who simply amasses material positions while being entirely indifferent towards the needs of others. With that being said, Shin is almost always nearly broke, having squandered his funds on some form of pleasure-seeking behavior, most likely booze or women. As such, he always needs more and will align himself with nearly any cause or purpose to get some. Now, those dealing with Shin should keep in mind that money is not the only valued currency. Shin also deals heavily in information, being intelligent enough to know that you can never have too much as information can equate to power.

Shin is what a great many might refer to as 'morally flexible'. While he does hold some degree of (minor) moral restrictions, he is largely indifferent when ti comes to tasks or crimes he is contracted to commit. He holds no religious belief nor 'herd instinct' which might make him act more squeamishly towards some actions. This is to say that he believes profoundly that there is no sense of things such as ‘good’ or ‘evil’. As he lacks a standard belief system that many have used to guide their action and instead believes that each action can only be ‘morally’ acceptable if it increases either one’s power or pleasure. Further, morally unacceptable actions are the opposite, if they subtract from either of one’s power or pleasure. Whilst others may have a ‘god’ or a set of rules they must follow, Shin’s only true ‘god’ is himself. His pleasure. His power. His survival. These are his only 'religious' testaments.

Clearly with his views on morality as a witness, Shin is a man of great pride and arrogance, one might even say it rivals the size of some of the larger Shinobi nations. This arrogance might be the byproduct of a fascinating level of intellect which grew despite the impoverished conditions of his youth. Or perhaps it is his manner of fronting in a world full of those with more power. Whatever his reasons, it comes with no doubt that his pride or arrogance will likely get him into trouble some day.

Shin is perhaps a frighteningly driven individual with an impressively one-track mind. This is to say, once his mind has been set on a task or goal, he will not waver until he has sufficiently completed it to his own rather high standards. When you couple this driven nature with the young man’s constant curiosity and quest for knowledge, you must certainly understand how he has acquired a most impressive base of knowledge and understanding. Always he has possessed an innate intelligence and capacity to understand beyond that of many others, setting him apart from others with his high aptitude and ability to learn and improvise quickly and under high stress.

Further, Shin is honest to god riddled with a great deal of “negative personality traits and attitude problems” as according to his personality field test. He is narcissistic, self-obsessed, conceited and is hindered by trust issues and a dark attitude, trademarked by a sardonic and sarcastic sense of humor, edge with a bitterness and shined with a touch of hating the world. He is far from your cheerful, happy-go-lucky shinobi, rather he is not only dark, but also moody and at times depressing. This attitude has been with him since a very young age and cannot be singularly attributed to the shit he has experienced over his young life.

Bearing any of the above in mind, Shin has absolutely no honest close personal relationships. He views them entirely as a weakness only serve as something that can be exploited by any enemies. He often acts in the same manner of a lone wolf, keeping almost no connections, doing his best to clear out debts and only seeking the assistance of others in moments of extreme duress.

If you are in need of a man who is willing to do anything for a bit of coin or a bit of power, Shin is most certainly the guy you would be willing to contact. However, be wary, his loyalty only goes to the highest bidder.

CLAN: Chōjū Giga

NINDO:

• “Weapons are the tools of violence and as such, all decent men despise them. It is good then, that I make no claims upon being a decent man.”
  
• "I learned at a very young age that I cannot trust in or count on anyone but myself. To do so invites deceit and despair and opens a vulnerability that can be exploited. To do so is a weakness."
  
• "I'm only evil when I need to be. "
  
• "Apathy may kill, but I don't care."

HISTORY:

The Tale of a Mercenary:

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ORIGIN: Land of Sound | (音の国, Oto no Kuni)
AFFILIATION: Village Hidden by Mist | (霧隠れの里, Kirigakure no Sato) | Nukenin
RANK: C-Rank | Seinen

SPECIALTIES:
PRIMARY: Puppetry Techniques | (傀儡使い Kugutsu)
SECONDARY: Weapon Techniques | (武器術 Bukijutsu)

DOMINANT: Mid Range Weaponry
SECONDARY: Close Range Weaponry

ELEMENTAL AFFINITIES:
MAIN:|Lightning Release | (雷遁, Raiton)
SECONDARY: |Wind Release | (風遁, Fūton)

COMBAT STYLE:
While it is true that the aged fighter is skilled in two areas that give him great versatility in the field of combat, he does not consider either one of these to be anywhere near his main specialization or primary focus in battle. Much like anyone who hopes to be a skilled combatant, Shin revolves his combat style upon emphasizing the areas in which he skills and in turn, utilizing those areas to counteract the strategies of his opponents. With that being said it becomes obvious that Shin values his inherent intelligence far more than any other area of 'skill' he might possess. While utilizing his 'most valued skill' Shin's combat style focuses on countering and controlling the opponent. Despite possessing two of the most varied areas of skill specialization, Puppetry and Weaponry Techniques, the elder male does not focus on using such skills to overtake his opponent by means of brute force. That is not to say he wont use force when necessary, however Shin would much rather prefer to study and incorporate his opponents actions into his own strategy and allow their own actions to inevitably lead to their defeat. Despite the sadistic tendencies in his personality and as a result, a strong desire for him to 'play with his food', Shin generally tends to end every combat situation quickly and efficiently.

During the training of his youth, Shin found himself quite overtaken with the art of weaponry. His favorite areas of further study within this area being close range weaponry, with items such a swords or various other bladed objects (such precious things as they are); as well as, mid range weaponry, incorporating spears and fans into his arsenal. Given his training, his skill and adept usage of bladed weapons comes to no surprise and Shin is most likely to use this area of 'expertise' to compensate for his lack of close range specialization. One of Shin's primary trademarks is his usage of a specialized Boken rather than a more standard Katan, however his opponent should not underestimate him because of this as the weapon is deadly in its own right. He also prefers to fight with a bit less honor and utilize a number of rather sneakily placed knives and daggers to give him the upper hand in a fight. On the other end of the spectrum, Shin utilizes his skills in mid range weaponry to control the ebb and flow of the battle in some sense. Given that his weapon of choice (and true trademark weapon) is a set of specially adapted wires, they allow him to control the direction of the combat quite easily, while still delivering a deadly amount of damage. In a 'game' which such focus is geared towards blocking and/or entirely dodging such attacks, Shin chooses to use his skills to guide and manipulate the position of his opponent, only utilizing them to cause lethal damage when he is certain to have a clean shot.

With some degree of abnormality, Shin has also chosen to invest a large amount of time into the study of puppetry and their usage of combat. This decision came about as a result of his already extensive study into weaponry, because in the grand scheme of things the usage of puppets is simply an extension of weaponry. With that in mind, Shin not only utilizes his puppetry to restrict or damage his opponent, but also as an extension of his weaponry skills. As a result it might not be uncommon to see the mercenary using his weapons not by hand, but rather by means of puppet strings.


SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Speed Increases:

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BASIC EQUIPMENT AND KITS:

Genin Kit:

Ear-Piece Mic Radio:

Scrolls:

POISONS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT:

Poison I:

Vials:

Fox Mask:

WEAPONS:

D Rank Weaponry:

C Rank Weaponry:

PUPPETS:

Sasoriza:

Karite:

JUTSU:

Academy Techniques:

Canon Weaponry Techniques:

Custom Weaponry Tech:

Canon Puppetry Techniques:

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