Shosuro O Ushi

Shosuro O-Ushi
A.K.A.
Age	23
Voice Actor
Relatives	Shosuro Hawado (Mother)
Series	L5R
Player	Sean

• Name: Shosuro O-Ushi
• Age: 23
• Sex: Female
• Birthday:
• Parents: Shosoru Hawado (Mother)
  • Place of Birth: Ryoko Owari Toshi
  • Nationality: Rokugani
  • Specialty: Stealth and Houten's Shadow
  • Hobbies: Origami, Poetry, Shougi
  • Likes: Pressed flowers
  • Dislikes: Competition
  • Favorite Food: Yakitori
  • Least Favorite Food: Red meat
  • Favorite Music: Traditional Japanese music, Shamisen preferred
  • Favorite Sport: Kemari
  • Most Valuable Possessions: A small knife, given to her by her mother.
  • Level of Education: Shosoru Shinobi Dojo,
  • Seiyuu/Voice Actor:

• Physical Stats
  • Height: 5'4
  • Weight: 137
  • Eyes: Brown
  • Hair: Black
  • Special:

Appearance

While she is on a mission she is normally covered from head to toe, with a mask that covers her entire face, revealing no bit of skin or hair. Otherwise, she looks like a very plain young woman of Asian descent wearing a red domino mask.

Personality

Quiet and dedicated, she knows her purpose; to be Bayushi Houten's shadow, to ensure no harm ever comes to him.

Background

Early on her feelings for Houten were apparent, being born one minute after him has lead a few to believe that she loved him in a past life and followed him through reincarnation to be by his side. The traits she inherited from her mother though made it clear where she belonged, among the Shinobi. With the training they provided, and the abilities taught to her by her mother, she could fulfill her goal of protecting the only man she will ever care for.

Growing up, she was well taken care of by the Scorpion clan, her mother especially caring for her. One day, as she was playing in the fields, she had gotten separated from her caretaker and fell when Bayushi Houten found her and helped her back up onto her feet... since that moment, when she first laid eyes on him, was by his side. She took lessons in handling court so hat she would be able to travel with him, learning to perform to entertain for him when he was bored, or required respite.

Skills

Physical Skills:

• Alertness Very Good (+3)
• Athletics Incredible (+4)
• Stealth Amazing (+6) * Merit

Social Skills:

• Subterfuge Good (+2)
• Intimidation Very Good (+3)
• Leadership Abysmal (-1)
• Expression Very Good (+3)
• Etiquette Very Good (+3)
• Performance Good (+2)
  • Shamisen Very Good (+3)
  • Dance Very Good (+3)

Mental Skills:

• Computers Abysmal (-1)
• Investigation Very Good (+3)
• Medicine Novice (+1)
• Occult Good (+2)

Other Skills:

• Survival Good (+2)
• Empathy Very Good (+3)
• Animal Ken Abysmal (-1)

Special Abilities

Path of Shadows The Scorpion clan are the underhand of the Empire and as such, must get their hands dirty to continue their duty. The Path of Shadows teaches the use of ninjitsu weapons and that anything is honorable so long as it is performed in service of the Empire.
Strike from Darkness Deception and Stealth are the two greatest weapons in a Shinobi's arsenal. By using them properly, a shinobi can
Steel within Silk Skilled in the art of using her ninjitsu weapons, she has achieved a mastery with them that only true shinobi gain, where speed and efficiency has become as sharp as her blade and her mind. She adopts a stance where her attacks become second nature to her, swift and hard to read.
Whisper of Steel When you do something right, no one's sure you did anything at all. Shosuro has learned the techniques of true shinobi, her stealth has become her greatest strength and she has gained the ability to attack while remaining hidden.
The Final Silence Muscle memory combined with killer instinct and inherent knowledge of the body, The Final Silence is the epitome of vital strikes. By taking a moment to concentrate on her target, she can quickly go for an attack that would be the most fatal to the subject, whether it's a stab to the back where the armor is weakest, or a slice to the neck where the throat is bare.

Powers & Merits

Shadowspawn Inherited from her mother who had been touched by a being known as "The Lying Darkness" she has gained the following abilities. Whether this is the extent of her abilities or merely the ones she's learned how to use is unknown

• Shadow Sense - The ability to detect and see through nearby shadows
  
• Shadow Step - Can step into a shadow and come out from one she has seen through/detected via Shadow Sense. This power is not usable during combat as it requires to much concentration to be effective.
  

Merits:
Loyalty - Bayushi Houten what he says is law to her. (1)
Ability Aptitude (Stealth) - This is reflected as a combination of her natural abilities and her training (1)
True Love - Bayushi Houten (1)
Danger Sense - (3)
Cat-Like Balance - As light as a shadow... (2)

Weaknesses & Flaws

Shy - She does not like to have any attention on her, and feels out of place when she's in the spotlight (-1)
Hero Worship (Bayushi Houten) - He can do no wrong. (-1)
Otherworldly Taint - She's a "Shadowspawn", darkness seems to be drawn to her, lights tend to dim subtly when she's around (-2)