Appearance

Physical Description

Atsu finds it difficult to put on muscle as a result of his heritage, and what little he does have is the result of intensive training. He is tall, graceful and willowy, relying on his speed to make up for his deficit in strength.

Body Features

Atsu boasts a pair of horns and scaled skin of burnt orange, making his evil heritage abundantly (and inconveniently) clear.

Facial Features

Atsu's face would be quite conventionally handsome were it not for his skin, horns, and flaming red eyes set in black sclera.

Identifying Characteristics

Clawmarks adorn Atsu's left cheek, and of his horns is missing a tip.

Physical quirks

Atsu's prehensile tail is capable of performing complex actions, including drawing weapons and working mechanisms.

Apparel & Accessories

Atsu is always seen with his blade; to go anywhere without it would leave him defenceless, not to mention his

Special abilities

Atsu's scaled skin is quite hard and may turn aside a blade while also giving him a certain degree of flame retardance. He is also able to see perfectly in the dark.

Mentality

Personal history

Atsu has lived a wanderer's life, mostly in the company of his foster father and tutor, Utemaro. The presence of the respected paladin of Shizuru tended to blunt the adverse reaction to Atsu's heritage, but with his absence, this is no longer the case.

Education

Atsu's education came about almost entirely at the hands of Utemaro, and as such he knows what Utemaro saw fit to tell him. Basic reading, writing, and mathematics, in addition to certain religious and historical lessons concerning Minkai and Shizuru. His education, however, centered around swordsmanship and learning what he needed to know to follow in Utemaro's footsteps. Atsu's area of knowledge is quite shallow in many regards.

Employment

Atsu will take any employment that does not involve serving evil or violating his oaths or consience.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Atsu has managed to travel halfway across the world unscathed, and he does take some pride int that, though not enough to diminish his grief and anger.

Failures & Embarrassments

Atsu is deeply ashamed of his own heritage, and by his failure thus far to track down Utemaro's killer. He remains determined to do so, but being waylaid in Sandpoint has made the trail go cold, and he knows not how to find another lead.

Mental Trauma

Atsu was the one who discovered Utemaro's body, and he still carries that scars of that moment.

Intellectual Characteristics

Atsu is not an idiot. He is actually quite intelligent, but his education did contain a certain lack of book learning which makes him a poor scholar and researcher.

Morality & Philosophy

Having been raised by a Shizuran and having learnt Ichimeiyo at a young age, Atsu falls strictly into the 'lawful good' category despite his heritage. Atsu views himself as a guardian of the helpless and hopeless, and maintains that determination even in the face of the widespread prejudice he faces. As he sees it, falling to despair as a result of his heritage is equivalent to allowing Evil to triumph within him, and he battles that fate as implacably as he would any foe.

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Atsu has never had any partners, primarily because most view him as tainted, and the handful who would seek a relationship with him have done so for all the wrong reasons. That being said, to the extent that his gaze is drawn, it tends to be towards women.

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Atsu views himself as a man.

Taboos

Atsu has sworn oaths to Shizuru to uphold her tenets, and would sooner be tortured unto death than breach them. He also keeps to her warrior code, and believes his word means something.

Known Languages

Atsu speaks the common tongues of Tien, Taldane, and Minkaian. He can also instinctively speak Abyssal, though he intensely dislikes that fiendish tongue.

Personality

Motivation

Atsu wishes to serve his goddess, to avenge his master, and to shield the helpless from harm. It is a truth that if you asked him what he desired for *himself,* you might render him speechless.

Quotes & Catchphrases

"The pen is mightier than the sword only if the sword is very short, and the pen very sharp."

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Atsu is no fool, but his lack of book learning relative to others can sometimes do him injury. In addition, he tends to do poorly in contest of raw strength, where he cannot bring his superior speed and agility to bear.

Likes & Dislikes

Atsu harbors a great appreciation for competence and nobility of spirit. At the same time, he despises the lazy, and above all, bullies.

Virtues & Personality perks

Atsu never fails to act when he believes he should, and he has often been known to stand in defense of the same people who have jeered him for his heritage, should they need defending. He never raises his blade in the face of intolerance or fear directed towards him.

Vices & Personality flaws

By the same token, Atsu has been known to leap into action, motivated by injustice or wrongdoing, even when such overt activities might be unwise. Utemaro, when he was still alive, believed this to be mere youthful impetuousness, and that a few hard lessons would teach Atsu the virtue of thought before action.

Personality Quirks

Atsu's tail is an excellent barometer of his emotions. When he is anxious, it tends to flick in much the same way a cat might. Atsu does not know he does and could not control it if he did. It would vex him, regardless, because he takes pride in his mask of stoicism, and would dislike being read so easily.

Hygiene

Atsu bathes regularly- when he can. A life of living on the road often leaves a person rather ripe.

Social

Birthplace

Coast of Minkai

Current Residence

Sandpoint

Contacts & Relations

Atsu has precious few contacts and relations- his only mentor was Utemaro, who is now dead. Furthermore, he is a stranger in a strange land.

Honorary & Occupational Titles

None to speak of, thus far.

Wealth & Financial state

Atsu is not avaricious by nature, and most of what he earns is quickly spent variously on the needy, on travel expenses, or items which may improve his performance in battle.

Family Ties

None to speak of- and a good thing, given his ancestry.

Religious Views

Atsu worships Shizuru over all, but he has a healthy respect for her consort, as well as most good deities.

Social Aptitude

Atsu is not charming in the conventional sense, but he does have an instinctive way of putting people at ease- when they are willing to be so. His tiefling heritage often brings him unearned prejudice.

Mannerisms

Atsu is quite stoic. He speaks only when he feels he needs to or can contribute, and generally conceals his emotions.

Hobbies & Pets

Atsu has no pets, but does enjoy stargazing, along with woodcarving.

Speech

When Atsu is angry, his voice can sound downright demonic- a product of his heritage. He dislikes it when this occurs and endeavors to control it.