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Name: Masato Ryu a.k.a. Shadow Walker (or just Shadow)
Gender: Male
Physical Age: 26
Actual Age: 401
Appearance: Typically, he stands at a somewhat short 5' 9", weighs 175 pounds. His build, when visible, is lean and a little muscular. He has short black hair that is kept spiked and piercing blue eyes. It is said that in the shadows, his eyes may look like blue flames, piercing their target's soul. His skin is a little paler than normal due to him wearing his traditional attire most of the time.
His attire consists of black tights, a tight-fitting long-sleeve black shirt, and specially-made black footwear to minimize sound made while walking. He has a small belt with two small hidden pockets and two openings which contain his weapons' sheathes. He always wears fingerless gloves to not hinder his finger dexterity. He wears a mask; however, its far from traditional. It covers most of his face, leaving a half-circle near the bottom, exposing his mouth and chin. It is secured by a strong band around the back of his head and is black, as well.
Personality: The duality of his personality is as divided as a coin. When he's not on a mission, he likes to have fun. Not so much watching TV or playing video games...he likes being active. Hiking and exploring are his favorite things. He jokes around a lot and likes talking to people. Sometimes, hanging out (for lack of anything better to do) is a lot of fun and beats being alone. He is also loyal to his team and clan, trusts those he works with until given enough evidence not to trust them, and is willing to speak his mind.
When he's on a mission, however, he's like a completely different person. He focuses on the task at hand and does not take any interruptions lightly. He closes out his emotions so as not to effect his judgment, appearing even cold and distant. He keeps to the shadows, always mindful of his training, until forced to act, which is why he was given the name Shadow Walker. He has no qualms with fighting hand-to-hand nor with killing someone, although he hadn't killed before. His pride does not allow him to abandon any mission or teammate, forcing him to continue on until the end, for better or worse.
Weapon(s): His weapons are nothing more than twin bladed tonfas (if you don't know, think of the assassin's weapons from Hellboy) that now have been enhanced to never dull or break, thanks to the magics that were exposed to him. His equipment that he carries at all times consist of a set of four cat claws (to help him climb walls) and a lockpick set. He keeps them in the hidden pockets on his belt.
Past Life: Masato Ryu was born in 1612. His father was a bodyguard for Tokugawa Ieyasu, the savior of the last remnants of the Iga ninja clan. From a young age, he was disciplined in the art of the ninja, not only learning from the Iga clan, but also from the Koga clan, who were hired for specific tasks. He, however, was slated for only being a bodyguard, which he thought was boring. He wanted a chance to show everyone what his training taught him, show what he was made of. Hearing of the Christians in Shimabara and what they were doing, Masato saw his chance. Stealing some extra garb from a Koga clansman, he joined their ranks and joined what later became known as the Shimabara rebellion.
Masato found joy and satisfaction beyond compare when he left his home in favor of the battlefield. Using his skills only for reconnaissance, he would inform his superiors of changes inside the castle. Everything was ok, until he was discovered by the enemy. He fought them off courageously, but was wounded deeply before escaping the confines of the castle. When he reported in, he was discharged from their ranks for possibly putting their lives now on the line. He dared not to go home, feeling shame for not adhering to his father's teachings. While mending his wounds in a hidden alcove in the mountains, he was discovered by a reaper who was impressed with his courage and heart. Masato was taken to Limbo, to begin his new mission...as a reaper.
Special Gifts/Talents: While his reaper abilities make his stealth and fighting more powerful, he was given magics to help more for gathering intelligence. First, he has been given a healing ability, basically erasing any damage that the victim took, but only works if the victim is still alive. The healing takes a toll on his energy, causing him to be dizzy and disoriented for a short amount of time. He also has the ability to copy exactly the appearance of any mortal he chooses, down to eye color and voice modification. He also copies the clothing that he remembers them wearing. However, he does not copy their skills, abilities, or thought patterns. This is useful mainly for getting in somewhere without being recognized.
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