Izō Okada
Samurai Izō Okada
Izō was born with nothing, his parents were poor countryside farmers barely getting by helping maintain the fields.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Tall 6'2 man with the strength and dexterity fit for a samurai. strong built body, can go long periods without eating.
Body Features
Scarring on his back and left hand, light tanned skin.
Identifying Characteristics
His bent-in straw hat, and his silence
Physical quirks
smells like tobacco
Apparel & Accessories
Always wears his straw hat, and a face wrap to hide his face. a fur cloak, one padded glove and chain mail chest and leather skirt piece with high top leather boots. A long sharpened glaive with a katana and tanto.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Izō would spend his time playing with neighboring kids or practicing being a mighty warrior with a bamboo stick, hitting trees and rocks pretending to be a hero. Late one night his parents were taking longer then usual to come home one night, Izō curious, goes looking for them, calling out their names and sobbing. Izō spent the entire night looking for them and ended up sleeping under a over hanging leaf in the mud. When he awoke, he was greeted by a tall man wearing a long blue robe, with a sword wrapped around his waist and his face shrouded by the shadow given off by his straw hat. The man knelt down in front of him, letting out his hand and told him to come with him. Izō with no where to go, obliged and was taken in by this mysterious man. The man gave him a place to sleep and food to eat, but was forced to train whenever he wasn't eating or sleeping. From sunrise to sunset Izō would train to fight and protect himself, doing absurd tasks given by the family. Izō felt happy that he had a place to live but ever since he lost his parents he has not said a word to anyone. Anytime he was given a task he would perform and execute without question, without a word. The family took notice after some time and told him to take what he learned and show his worth by killing a rival family member. Izō did so without question and came back with a head in a sack and placed it at the feet of the man. After this the man laid his hand on his shoulder and smiled, he was elevated to samurai status despite the traditional samurai disdain towards peasants. He became what he wanted to be, to make his parents proud, he continued to work and carry out tasks to bring honor to himself and the loved ones he lost. Some time later Izō overheard the man speak about the night he found him and was shocked to hear that his parents were killed by the same family that brought him in because they failed to pay them their "protection fees" and murdered them.Izō full of rage, goes throughout the house and murders the entire family one by one, blood dripping from his face, his hands. After, the house becomes silent, he drops to his knees and sits with his eyes closed, tears falling off his cheeks, regretting what he did. He remained sitting until the sun came up and the last words his spoke were " I am done ". Izō Okada, went on to be a traveler, taking on bounties for money along his path, hoping to find a new place he can call home.
Gender Identity
male
Sexuality
heterosexual
Education
no education
Employment
self employed
Mental Trauma
parents killed by the people who took him in.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
unknown
Likes & Dislikes
unknown
Hygiene
When given the opportunity he will keep himself groomed and clean.
Social
Contacts & Relations
No Contacts or Relatives
Religious Views
no religious views
Hobbies & Pets
Izō like most animals
Speech
doesn't speak
Wealth & Financial state
Makes his money off bounties
Izō was a kind, hardworking, Silent kid growing up in poverty. Izō was brought into a ruling family which is uncommon because he was a peasant but he was given the task to assassinate a high level target at a young age and was given the title Samurai.
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Alignment
Chaotic Good
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Samurai
Date of Birth
unknown
Birthplace
Unknown
Children
Current Residence
traveler
Gender
male
Eyes
brown
Hair
black
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
lightly tanned
Height
6'2
Weight
190 lb