Ichiro Masayuki
Age: 19
Clan: Sakurai
Class: Samurai
Sex: Male
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Light Brown
Physical Description: Ichiro's eyepatch and muscular physique makes him appear as a ruthless killer of sorts, but he's really the opposite. He stands at around six feet, and has a calm and caring face. Add in his slightly long hair and compassionate eyes, and you have Ichiro. He wears a cloth around his forehead to not only keep his hair out of his face, but also as a reminder of why he fights. The cloth was his father's and he wears it proudly. The Sakurai mon is stitched onto the back of his shirt.
Combat Specialization: Ichiro uses a combination of Jujutsu and Iaijutsu with the help of his Tanto and Katana.
Jujutsu means the art of using indirect force, such as joint locks or throwing techniques, to defeat an opponent, as opposed to direct force such as a punch or a kick. This is not to imply that jujutsu does not teach or employ strikes, but rather that the art's aim is the ability to use an attacker's force against him or her, and counter-attack where they are weakest or least defended.
Iaijutsu is the Japanese art of drawing the sword. However, unlike battลjutsu, iaijutsu tends to be technically more complex, and there is a much stronger focus upon perfecting form. The primary technical aspects are smooth, controlled movements of drawing the sword from its scabbard, striking or cutting an opponent, removing blood from the blade, and then replacing the sword in the scabbard.
Clothing/Armor: Ichiro mainly wears something comfortable that he can easily fight in. A black sleeve less shirt with a black hakama and a cape like cloth that rests around his waist. (Not too sure of the name) Ichiro also wears his father's headband and an eyepatch that covers a wound he recieved from the Fujiwara clan when his family was killed.
Weapon: Katana & Tanto
Ichiro is the sole survivor of his clan, who were well known samurai. However, they were massacred by the Fujiwara when they were suspected of aiding the Sakurai Clan. Ichiro was only six. Since that day, he has held a hatred for the Fujiwara Clan, and has vowed to avenge the Masayuki clan. To do this, he joined forces with the Sakurai clan. At first, the Sakurai were a little hesitant to accept a revenge striken child, but they reluctantly agreed to take him in and teach him how to fight. Over the years, Ichiro has slowly earned the trust of the entire clan. His lust for revenge still lingers, but it is much less than before. Now, Ichiro's one desire is to aid the Sakurai in any way he can. Fearing for his daughter's safety, the head of the Sakurai clan has asked Ichiro to watch over them. He has become a type of bodyguard, mostly protecting the eldest daughter; Kasumi.