Benares
From Changeling Venue
| Seeming | Fairest Draconic |
|---|---|
| Court | East Court • |
| Freehold | Hellenic Philanthropic Society |
| Player | Steven Stroud |
Benares
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Basics of Benares
- Alias(es): Tatsuo, Mr.Yamaguchi, Uesugi-kun, Fujin, Fuma, Devil or Demon
- Entitlement: Rumored to be of The Phantom Tong
- Motley(s): None Known
- Group: Unknown
- Apparent Age: About the age of 24
- Concept: Yakuza Emissary
- Last Owner: Fuma Kataro
- Wyrd: 5
- Mortal Status: Yamaguchi-gumi: 2
- Social Merits: Striking Looks: 2
- Appearance: Mask
- Eye Color: Golden Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Hair Length: Short and usually slightly spiked
- Height: 5'10
- Weight: 145 lbs
- Skin Tone: Fair
- Body Type: Athletic
- Tattoos
- Left wrist: where a watch goes the Mon of the Yamaguchi-gumi
- Back: See Picture on Lower Right
- Distinguishing Marks or Features: Many small strait scars over his body, exudes a sense of power, and seems larger than he really is.
- Nationality: Japanese
- Appearance: Mien
- Eye Color: Red Eyes
- Hair Color: White
- Hair Length: Semi-Short and Spikey
- Height: 5’10
- Weight: 145 lbs
- Body Type: Athletic
- Skin Tone: slightly tan
- Tattoos
- Left wrist: where a watch goes the Mon of the Yamaguchi-gumi
- Back: See Picture to the Right
- Distinguishing Marks or Features: Many small strait scars over his body, exudes a sense of power, and seems larger than he really is.
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Who I am and what is known about Me
Note: This Section "Who I am and what is known about Me" is IC Content
Benares is one to not give up on anything, whether it's trying to get the attention of a woman, or to a battle that is possibly hopeless. He is a very ambitious creature. He is willing to stick through it to win, yet, in the end, he does understand when he is to be defeated and understands when to run, granted, and he is very much reluctant to do so. Benares tends to use his violent “Winds of Chaos” Karate style that was taught to him by his Captor, later to become his Sensei, Fuma Kataro. Benares is known to use other weapons from time to time, but prefers hand to hand. He is a straight to the point type of guy when on a social level and can be rather rough about what he speaks about regardless of the person he talks to. Personal time is usually spent training, trying to become better, both in body and mind, for a true warrior understands that battle is fought on both fronts, so its not uncommon to see Benares meditating under a waterfall or performing his kata upon poles that are sticking six feet up from the ground over hot coals while two individuals are hitting him with sticks trying to throw him off balance and to forget his Kata. Benares is known to be a rather cunning individual who uses social tactics before using physical measures to a situation. He has proven to be a strength within the Japanese Courts and is sadly missed now that he has left.
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Background
The History Link below has the current history written up for Benares. As of right not its still in the works so give me time. Those who have made character connections with this character will be added when I get the chance to update the wiki.
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My Social Connections
Below are the social connections I have for this character. If you have ties with my character feel free to add yourself to whatever section your character falls under. While Quotes and Rumors are open for all who have heard of my character, seen him in action or are connected to him.
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Family
- Mei - My Little Sister who I adopted and brought under my wing. She is not of real blood, but that does not matter, she is, in all, my Little Sister. (Played by: Morte Oakley)
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Lovers
- Maiko Kobayashi - A Woman who is of me and apart of me. She is my Oni-Yomi.
- Sakuko Sammy Ballou- A rather interesting woman that i've have and had the pleasure of both as a friend and in a relationship. As of right now our relations with one another is fickle, yet regardless we still enjoy each others company from time to time.
- Susan Bye - This young one and I met up while I was in Australia doing a bit of work for the family. We, enjoyed one another for a while before going our seperate ways, yet some how I can still sense an attachment.
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Friends
- Scarlett - This woman and I started out as business partners and after some time of trade and help we became friends. I value this one much.
- Lilium- When I was in high school dealing with my new current change and trying to keep myself busy enough to ignore the "special" aspects of myself while I was around mortals, I ended up ditching away in this young womans house after being injured and chased by the Police. She, with kindness,turned the police away, saying I had fled some where else and then help attend to my wounds. Who would know, some time later she would be taken and later on, we would meet again.
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Allies
- Dan Ling Wei Ying Xiong- This Oni and I met when I was still just a simple enforcer for the Family back in Kobe. He came out to visit the Court and during the process of dealing with the Lord over there he was tasked to help me investigate a series of strange occurences that the Lord felt might be the True Fae's doing.
- Nova - Interesting woman, odd and very much of the spring.
- Benoit Le Fleur - This man is very much of the Spring and seems to be of the Flowering sort.
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Business Partners
- Krystal - This woman and I met when I was sent to Australia to deal with Family Matters in Melbourne. I helped her with a few tasks and in returned she gave me information that I needed. Yet, oddly enough ever since then we've been business partners, more so, information brokers to one another.
- Mouse - This Little Mouse helped me find the last bit of family issues I Had when I went to Sydney. Since then her and I have been in contact with one another for business purposes of course.
- Alice - A Dark little one who has pecular aspects in which I have use for from time to time.
- Emma Hart - An interesting woman who plans on starting a Coffee shop. I plan on giving her a small investment to help with the development of the shop.
- Caretaker James - (Still in works)
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Acquaintances
- Thanatos - A Oni with honor and sees himself as the protector of Athens... This one might be trouble for my endevours, with hope he will be wise.
- Cindi - Interesting woman who seems to like the color pink very much.
- Dredmil - This Oni and I have talked on many occassions, she is... interesting individual to talk to.
- Freya - Interesting little one, very... free spirited.
- Creanna - This interesting Oni seems to have found her place as a sort of Goddess. Granted, she has no real claim to such as those within Japan have, yet she has a purpose within the wheel which could eventually elevate her to such status.
- Vanessa - This one and I met when I was still in the care of my Sensei Fuma. She was a gift for my hard work and dedication to the esoteric teachings of my Sensei.
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Quotes
- "You truly do not understand what I'm asking for now do you? You wish to be apart of something big right? Well then you need to shake my hand and pledge yourself to me. If you do this I will make sure things are fixed, yet, in this, remember that I will call on you for a favor, it might never happen, but if it does, you best be willing to accommodate that favor..." - Benares working his magic on some unfortunate individual.
- "You know you shamed the family right? Well, at any rate I'm here for a bit of your pinky finger. So, with that all said and done, we can do this one of two ways. Either "A" do the honorable thing and man up or "B" I beat you a couple of times before I take a bit of your finger... So which will it be?" - Benares dealing with a member of the Yamaguchi-gumi who screwed up and needed to be taught a lession.
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Rumors
Its Rumored that Benares stays in contact with his Yama King Sensei Fuma Kataro
Supposedly Benares is apart of some secretive orginization known as the Brotherhood of Midnight Ravens, which dedicated to Underworld type dealings and set ups.
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Fond Memories
- Hyakki Yako (Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) - The Hyakki Yako has always been a time of year that I enjoyed the most. The Hyakki Yako is a festival where all Lost of Japan come together to have fun and enjoy themselves. The Ceremony is best described as an Orgy of singing, dancing, drinking, sex, violence and the like. The Hyakki Yako is always held in the Summer months of the year, usually starting in July and ending in September and the Hyakki Yako lasts for a single night, from the Start of Dusk to the start of Day break the Ceremony lasts. In Japan, the folk lore of the Ceremony is known as a Party that is held by the Demons of Japan. Those who are unlucky enough to wander into the location in which the Parade is being held are never heard from again, usually because they are taken away to be used for some sort of ghastly meal. Usually the Court of the South heads the set up of the Activities and events of the Parade along with the location where the Parade was to take place in. Yet, the other three Directions tend to come together in order to help create the fun of the Parade.
- Azure Hills Spring Gala 04 - A good memory of my first mass gathering of other Lost within the West. I met many during this trip, a worth wild expense indeed.
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My Out of Character Section
Below is just some Out of Character stuff such as ties I'm looking for, music that helped me create my character and background and just the characters I play, the items I've created and such.
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OOC Looking for Character Ties
- Open Areas
- Family (Either Blood Related or through the Yamaguchi-gumi)
- Friends
- Allies
- Lover(s) (Either past or present)
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Inspiring Music
- Artist: Dir En Grey
- Album: Dozen Green
- Song(s): Dozen Green and Agitated Screams of Maggots (Live)
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OOC Information
Player: Steven Stroud
Cam #: US2005033091
Location: Okinawa, Japan JP-002-D Nakagusuku Shadows
Other Characters: Abihiko Yamato, Tsunami & Vayne Cruxis
Retired Characters: Gabriel Sinclair Angustri & Josef Egel
Items Created: Cult of Izanami, Ama-no-Kagaseo & Ainu
