Shin Kintsurugi

Shin Kintsurugi
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Character Information

Full Name	Yasuhiro Kobayashi (Birth name)
Nickname(s)	Shin-chan, Shindeiru, Kints
Race	Au Ra
Subrace	Raen
Gender	Male
Sexual Orientation	Straight
Relationship Status	Married
Nameday	9th Sun of the 2nd Umbral Moon
Birthplace	Ilsabard
Occupation	Free Company Director
Family	Gaius Baelsar (Guardian) Kazuya (Father, deceased) Hana (Mother, deceased) Hikari (Sister, deceased) Takeshi (Brother, MIA)

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General Information

Shin Kintsurugi is an Auri swordsman, a mercenary, philosopher, and a ronin of the late Asuna clan. He currently resides in The Goblet of Ul'dah although he's often found working the main desk as one of several Directors of their Free Company's estate, in the Lavender Beds of New Gridania.

Appearance

Shin is a tall, white haired Raen of tanned complexion and "mako green" eye color. Blind in his left eye, he typically wears a skull eyepatch. The scars on his face are faint and can easily be mistaken for tribal markings.

Personality

Personality Traits

• Cynical
• Jaded
• Nonchalant
• Calculating
• Laidback
• Sarcastic
• Easygoing
• Militaristic
• Arrogant
• Compassionate
• Loving

Mannerisms

Shin's military background has taught him to be frank and his jaded nature can make him appear irate or aggressive at times. Likewise, he only really knows three ways to react to people: 1. If you were his superior, he obeyed you; 2. If you were in his squad, he would die for you; 3. And if you were a threat, then Gods help you.

Philosophy & Ideals

Having been raised a Garlean, Shin holds strong beliefs against the existence of Primals even after his defection and having witnessed the aftermath of Dalamud's fall following his reawakening.

Quirks

• Hates giving and receiving apologies.
• Claims the reason he works so hard is because he enjoys being lazy.
• Lovingly refers to Lalafell as babies.

Likes		Dislikes
Swords Steak Integrity		Namazu Namazu NAMAZU

Skills		Education
Swordsmanship Cooking Teaching		Military Strategy and Tactics Operational Security Risk Management

Strengths		Flaws
Confidence Communication Reliable		Arrogant Blunt Overbearing at times

Fears		Favorites
Death of comrades Being late Succumbing to the Odinforce		His wife Food Swords

Early Life

Childhood

Born under the name Yasuhiro Kobayashi, Shin and his sister, Hikari, were the sole survivors of an attack against his clan by unknown assailants. Escaping under the cover of darkness, the two manage to board a small rowboat and shove off to faraway shores to start a new life. But then his little sister notices something back at the beach. Yasuhiro stands and looks back to the beach to see what it is. A shot rings out. Yasuhiro is struck, losing his eye, and falling unconscious. More bullets whiz past. A horrified Hikari leaps to shield her brother from the hail of bullets as the boat drifts further out to sea where a storm awaited them. Yasuhiro regains consciousness to the sound of soft whimpering. As his sister died in his arms, the screams and wails that followed would be lost in the thunder as the waves took them under.

Some time later, a lone Auri child would be discovered by a young Gaius Rem Baelsar. Suffering from amnesia, this child would be taken under the junior commander's wing and given a new name: Shin.

Adolescence

Having enlisted in the Garlean military under Gaius' recommendation, Shin quickly climbed the ranks over the years and was eventually accepted into the early research stages of the Ultima Weapon, whose existence was kept secret until after the Seventh Umral Era. This project, based in Ala Mhigo, was intended to reverse engineer and replicate the Allagan war machine's ability to absorb and manipulate the power of eikons, which would then be implanted into pureblooded Garleans. To facilitate this research, genome modification and additional physical augmentation was conducted under the supervision of Alus mal Asina, which would eventually lead to the development of the Resonant Project. The procedures were said to have a near guaranteed fatality rate, information that Alus mal Asina intentionally withheld from Nero tol Scaeva and Gaius van Baelsar, however Shin was able to survive. Whether it was luck or sheer force of will remains unseen.

During the recovery stages of his treatments, echo-like visions began to occur. Through visions, Shin received information and memories he never realized he'd had lost: Alus mal Asina ordering a failed abduction-turned-attack on his clan, the death of his sister, and Valens van Varro gleefully firing at him. Enraged, Shin found himself able to preconceive attacks and fought his way out of the research facility until stopped by Gaius. Stalemated, Gaius stands down and allows his ward to escape, lamenting that he wanted Shin to meet "the new foster children". A small pursuit force would chase Shin throughout Aldenard and into The Black Shroud, but the sole surviving team lead, an augmented Takeshi oen Kobayashi, would report that he was defeated by Shin, now wielding an obsidian blade, and that his entire squad was bisected in a single blow.

Having fought off his pursuers, Shin found refuge in a hidden spring in the South Shroud and fell into a deep sleep.

Adulthood

Awakened years later to the destruction brought forth by Bahamut and the fall of Dalamud, Shin found himself without the black sword from before, and hitches a ride on the back of a passing wagon into New Gridania. Having done freelance work for several years, now bearing the moniker "Kintsurugi," Shin embarks on a quest for vengeance.

Recent Times

Shin confronts Takeshi, who had become infused with the aether of Susanoo and Ravana, while Gaius Baelsar and Estinien Wyrmblood carry out their investigations on Black Rose and Ultima. Once home, Shin meditates, conjuring the Odinforce within his mind in order to settle an old matter with a newfound inner strength.

Shin: "The question of who is mightier remains. ODIN!"

Odin: "Wail as thy soul is bestrewn across the plains of Valhalla. RAIDEN!"

With a smirk, the Au Ra opens his eyes. His left eye no longer bearing the mark of a Proto-Resonant but in his right eye, the bright glow of blue steel.

Final Fantasy XIV: ZANTETSUKEN

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Common		Uncommon
These are rumors that are easily overheard or public knowledge. Use them freely!* "Common Rumor" - Rumor Source "Common Rumor" - Rumor Source "Common Rumor" - Rumor Source * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.		These rumors may take a little digging to find. Use sparingly or ask permission before use.* "He caught Tataru stealing coffee biscuits right from under him while feigning sleep the other day. Even through that eyepatch, he and I have...similar methods of sight." - Y'shtola "I've seen him change into [his Odinforce form] without the need for that ridiculous incantation or silly poses. I swear, he only does it to be dramatic." - Krile "Uncommon Rumor" - Rumor Source * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.

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These rumors are very difficult to find. Ask permission before use.* "No matter, we've discovered a way to modify [the Ultima Weapon] for use without the need for augmentation. You'll do as its pilot until the subject is retrieved." - Aulus, to Gaius "You've absorbed the blade? And it hasn't enthralled you? Are you possessing each other? How could this...?" - O-App-Pesi, to Shin, about Zantetsuken "Rare Rumor" - Rumor Source * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.		These are rumors made by other characters. They are color coded for common, uncommon, or rare.* "Common Rumor" - Rumor Source "Uncommon Rumor" - Rumor Source "Rare Rumor" - Rumor Source * Some rumors may be partially or entirely untrue.

Relationship Status Key

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• ❤ In Love
• ✿ Attraction
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• ● Neutral
• ✫ Uncertain
• ✞ Deceased

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Player Info

All information regarding early life is known by Gaius Baelsar only. Anyone acting on such information without permission will be considered metagaming.

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OOC Character Info		Links
Not a Resonant: Shin displays abilities similar to a Resonant, but his abilities are based on the Ultima Weapon. Gaius' Orphans: Shin was adopted by Gaius but defected to Eorzea before he could meet the orphans that would lead the VIIth Imperial Legion. Additional Info: Additional info description		[Lodestone]: Shin Kintsurugi Link Name: Description of link Link Name: Description of link

Wiki Info		Credits
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