Umeji Tatsuya

梅治 竜弥 (a.k.a. Tatsu)

You bear the yakuza disgrace. How could you expect it to be any different?
— Umeji Tatsuya
 
Overview
Hiragi Clan
Former Hiragi Clan yakuza , starting over in Nonogawa after being released from jail in Tokyo. This is his best chance and he knows he's got a lot to make up for from his past. He tries to keep a low profile, but that's hard when his tattoos show through his shirt after it gets wet, and the town's dowager, Nakamura Hisako, has it out for him.  
Goals
start his life over
to be worthy (in many things/open-ended)
figure out what to do with his life
get Nakamura to leave him alone
   

Personality

Virtues
determined
protective
thoughtful
has small moments of childlike wonder
 
Vices
doubts himself and his worth
not the best at controlling his temper
not take rejection well
wants to be liked an accepted but doesn't expect this
 
Quirks
stuffs his hands in pockets or runs a hand through his hair when nervous or uncomfortable
 

Views

Likes
foxes
mythology
history
judo
music
food
big city convenience
 
Likes to Wear
His nine-tailed fox sukajan jacket. He just wishes it didn't scream 'rebel'.

 
Dislikes
people showing off their wealth
having to mask who he really is
sea cucumber
bubble gum flavor
 
Religion
Only went through the motions after he joined the mob, despite his old clan leader insisting they too be devoted followers. But he's always had a soft spot for the mythical kitsune, after going to the Ouji Inari parade as a kid.
 

Milestones

Education
Quit school in the middle of 8th grade.
 
The Mob
After his dad died from overwork caring for him and his hospitalized mother and his uncle never showed up to get him, he joined the mob at the age of 14. Otsuka Hiro was his big brother/mentor.
   

Kith and Kin

Mother
 
Father
Umeji Hideki (deceased)
   
Parole Officer and Boss
Satou Kazuo
 
Aniki (Big Brother) from the Yakuza
Otsuka Hiro

History
When Umeji joined the Hiragi clan, Hiro became is mentor/big brother. Hiro taught him how to fight, blackmail companies, and survive in the underground.

What he called Umeji
Little Brother
 
Little Brother from the Yakuza
Arata Kentaro

What he called Umeji
Aniki
 
How do you say my name?
How do you say my nickname?

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Description
chin-length black hair
mustache to cover scar from a knife fight
 
Age
24
 
Birthday
July 21 ( Cancer)
 
Meyers Briggs
ISFJ
 
Talents
judo
kendo
financial manipulation
Current Location
Species
Birthplace
Ueno, Tokyo
Children
Current Residence
Gender
Male
Height
157 cm or 5' 9"
Weight
59 kg or 130 lbs
 
More Umeji Character Art

Umeji Tatsuya

Umeji Tatsuya by Odette.A.Bach

by Odette.A.Bach

 


Cover image: character art by Odette.A.Bach
Character Portrait image: by Odette.A.Bach
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7 Jan, 2022 08:42

I thoroughly enjoyed Tatsuya in the novel. He felt like an extremely relatable character, and being privvy to his inner monologue and thoughts really helped sell him to me as a solid, well-developed character.   Not my favorite, but really, really good!

Author of prize-winning RPG settings Dark Shadows and Cinders of the Cataclysm. Designer of the narratively focused Celenia D10 RPG System.
12 Jan, 2022 02:22

Thank you! <3

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