Neko
Neko
A Cat-sìth who takes human form when she sees the danger Linus Quinlan and Estella Bandoni pose to the world
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
- Has an athletic build
Body Features
- No distinguishable features
Facial Features
- Bright Purple Eyes
Identifying Characteristics
- No distinguishable features
Physical quirks
- No distinguishable features
Special abilities
- Understands animals and is able to communicate with and speak for Picasso
- Shapeshifting (can change into a cat, though her power is not reliable given her waning powers)
Apparel & Accessories
- Katana
- Yari
- Yumi (Long Bow) that changes into any tool she needs.
- Kusarigama
- Kusari-fundo
Specialized Equipment
- Expert Swordsman
- Expert Marksman
- Talented Acrobat
- Martial Arts: Pankration, Shuai Jiao, Kung Fu
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Likely a Cambion, Neko's first memory is growing up in the wilds of Scotland. As an adult, she journeyed to what is now Ireland to work as a mercenary.
Neko as lived as:
- Scáthach - A Mighty Warrior and Mentor
- Arsinoe IV Ptolemy - An Egyptian Queen
- Hypatia of Alexandria - A philosopher ahead of her time
- Zhao of Pingyang - A Warrior Princess
- Hildegard of Bingen - A saint and philosopher
- Jean d'Aulon - Joan of Arc's Body Guard
- Wang Cong'er - A Chinese Revolutionary
- Ezra Ostrove - A Jewish Partisan
- Aiko Watanabe - A Japanese Human Right's Activist
Gender Identity
Gender fluid, currently identifies as she/her
Sexuality
Asexual
Education
- Was a student of Theon of Alexandria
- Studied medicine and was named Doctor of the Church
- Studied music at the Academy of Music in Kraków
Employment
- Warrior (Former)
- Queen (Former)
- Nun (Former)
- Doctor (Former)
- Professor of Science and Philosophy (Former)
- Violinist (Former)
- Bodyguard (Former)
- Dojo owner and Martial Arts Instructor (current)
Accomplishments & Achievements
- Instructed Cú Chulainnin swordsmanship
- Ruled Egypt
- Constructed astrolabes and hydrometers
- Became the first General of the Tang dynasty
- Captured the city of Chang'an
- Put Emperor Gaozu of Tang on the throne
- Was named Doctor of the Church
- Helped save France
- Helped to lead several rebellions Siege of Alexandria, White Lotus Rebellion, Warsaw Ghetto Uprising
Failures & Embarrassments
- Felt she failed to help the people of Egypt
- In several past lives she tried to illicit positive change, but was thwarted on numerous occasions.
- Felt she could have done more to save victims of the Nazis
Mental Trauma
- Was severely emotionally scarred by her time as a Jewish partisan.
- Suffers from PTSD
Intellectual Characteristics
- Neko is at times naive, while other times she is a fountain of knowledge.
- She is not used to the modern world, so is very curious to learn.
Morality & Philosophy
- Believes that each and every person should act in the best interest of others rather than in one’s own self-interest.
- Believes that although people act selfishly, we also seem to be wired to cooperate with others.
- Believes people’s moral judgments are often driven by emotion and that empathy for others seems to encourage altruism.
- Believes altruism also builds social connections.
- Believes altruism leads us to do what’s best for others, it also makes us feel good in the process.
Taboos
- Prefers not to know about the sexual exploits of her team members.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
- Neko only has one life left. She feels that up until this point her contributions to humanity has been minimal.
- She wishes to atone for her perceived past failures
- She has experienced humanity at it's worst and wants to prevent future tragedies.
- She will be happy with nothing short of saving the world from itself.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes:
- Singing and dancing
- Experimenting with Kara and Houston
- She initially doesn’t understand modern technology
- She is terrified of dogs.
Personality Quirks
- Some times slips into cat-like mannerisms
Hygiene
- Lived as a cat so she is obsessively neat and well-groomed
Social
Contacts & Relations
Related to:
Family Ties
- Related to:
- Cleopatra
- Theon of Alexandria
- Emperor Gaozu of Tang
Religious Views
- Has lived as a Pagan, Catholic, Jewish, Buddhist, and Shinto
- Currently doesn't believe in any specific religious belief
Social Aptitude
- She can be brash and blunt, which can rub more sensitive teammates the wrong way.
Mannerisms
- Neko sometimes slips back into cat-like mannerisms.
Hobbies & Pets
Pets:
- She has a dragon names Buttercup that she gives to Jenelle Fuentez
- Singing and dancing
- Experimenting with Kara and Houston
Relationships
History
- Neko and Jenelle quickly connect.
- Initially Jenelle takes it upon herself to teach Neko about the world. However, over time Neko becomes more comfortable in the human world and serves as a martial arts instructor to Jenelle.
Relationship Reasoning
- Neko needs assistance coping to the human world
- Over time Neko becomes Jenelle's Martial Arts Instructor
Commonalities & Shared Interests
- They both enjoy saving the world
- Singing
- Puppies (ie Picasso)
Shared Acquaintances
Rick, Asher, Picasso, Samba, Kara, Houston
History
- Rick and Neko make a good team, though as the stories progress Neko becomes more and more protective of Rick and Jenelle.
- Neko and Rick tend to be less emotional than Jenelle and Asher, though Rick’s tendency to bottle things up and then eventually explode clashes with Neko’s serious demeanour.
History
- Asher and Neko don’t initially connect.
- Neko doesn’t understand Asher’s jokes and routinely comments about how Asher is the least funny being she knows, often listing funnier animals she’s met - the gold fish in Rick’s home office is hilarious.
- Slowly over time the two warm up to one another recognizing that both have the same goals in wanting to protect the other team members.
History
- Picasso initially Neko and Picasso maintain a healthy distance from one another.
- Neko is confused by Picasso, who she refers to as “Fluff” due to his poofy coat.
- Eventually the two are able to build trust and Neko often speaks on Picasso’s behalf.
- At times Neko and Picasso appear to have side conversations judging the other group members.
- Neko often remarks that Picasso is the smartest group member.
Nicknames & Petnames
- Fluffers
Shared Acquaintances
Wealth & Financial state
- Having been a cat for the past 74 years, Neko has no money and she needs assistance learning modern finance.
A Cat-sìth who's long been devoted to helping humanity whenever she can. She has lived 9 lives so far, once this life ends, she must live out the rest of her days as a cat.
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Alignment
Lawful Good
Honorary & Occupational Titles
- Queen of Egypt
- Princess of the Sui dynasty
- Chamberlain of the King of France
- Abbess of Disibodenberg
- Commander of the Jewish Combat Organization
Age
2269
Date of Birth
March 27, 250 BCE
Circumstances of Death
Neko does not know exactly when she was born, details of her past lives are hazy. She simply chooses a birthdate based on the first human life she remembers.
Birthplace
Fortress of Shadows, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Spouses
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
Glendale, Avalon
Gender
Gender Neutral, Currently presents as Female
Eyes
Purple
Hair
Black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Fair Skinned East Asian
Height
5'3
Weight
A lady never tells
Quotes & Catchphrases
- Who's going to pay for that?"
- "I don't get it..."
- "Maybe you should bring a coat in case it gets cold"
- English
- Greek
- Mandrin
- Cantonese
- German
- French
- Polish
- Yiddish
- Japanese
Character Prototype
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