Jin Mitsurugi

Jin Mitsurugi
Jin of the Flashing Blade
Gender	Male
Race	Au Ra
Clan	Raen
Citizenship	Hingashi
Place of Birth	Bukyo
Guardian	Oschon, the Wanderer
Nameday	17th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon (Age: 25)
Occupation	Adventurer
Pronunciation	"ˈdʒɛn mitsuɹuɡi"

Tenth son of the current shogun of the Mitsurugi Bakufu by one of his many concubines, Mitsurugi no Jin was born under the name Ryunosuke until he came of age. As a youth, he studied the arts of language, etiquette, and swordplay and stood to inherit much due to his prestigious lineage.

However, Jin misliked the shackles of nobility. Having seldom ventured beyond Bukyo Castle, he found himself enraptured by foreigners and the world beyond Hingashi. One day, he experienced a vision that he interpreted as a sign from the kami to leave his homeland and see the world.

Finding the first merchant vessel that would have him, Jin left from the port of Kugane to the merchants' port of origin, Limsa Lominsa in the distant realm of Eorzea. There, he enlisted in the Adventurers' Guild and earned a small degree of fame as a wandering ronin in the west.

Appearance

"Step-by-step, walk the thousand-malm road." —Jin Mitsurugi

The Mitsurugi Bakufu rules Hingashi.

A man of the Auri Raen, Jin stands shorter than most of his kind at a mere six shaku and six sun (six fulms and seven ilms in Eorzean measurements). A fair-skinned, young-looking man, his stern expression and serious demeanor belie his warm and curious nature. His sharp, yellow eyes resemble that of a hawk, accented with black markings that almost seem to meld into his thin, black eyebrows. Like all Au Ra, his flesh bears white scales and two, large aural horns on either side of his head. The scales are prominent upon his cheeks, chin, neck, back, arms, thighs, and feet. A thin, reptilian tail protrudes from his rear, bony spikes near its base. Jin's hair is a mess of straight, black spikes, unkempt and sticking out on all sides.

Jin's hands are calloused from years of gripping his sword, and a very large, prominent scar is drawn across his chest from left shoulder to right hip. The scar is seldom-seen, but was clearly caused by a sword's blade. No other permanent scars mar his body, however. Despite his status as a wanderer and ofttimes a vagrant, Jin seems to bathe regularly and knows to file his nails down. He takes excellent care of his horns, which lack so much as a chip or crack, no small feat for an Auri man of his occupation. Jin walks with his head held high and his shoulders straight, often with his hands to his sides. While his posture is almost never threatening, he tries to remain on guard and ready to draw his katana from his hip.

Outfits Fuga Attire: This stylish raiment from the Far East includes a formal haori punctuated by an elegant wave pattern accented with embroidery of flowers and folding fans, and traditional formal hakama with deep pleats in the front and back. Whenever there's an opportunity to wear casual attire, Jin will wear this outfit, which shows off the ivory scales on his neck. Far Eastern Patriarch's Attire: A traditional garment worn by the heads of households in the Far East. The set includes red-and-black robes and leather longboots. The breastplate covering the torso offers moderate protection, while the light fabrics ensure ease of movement. Jin often wore this outfit while wandering the grounds of Bukyo Castle. Bakufu Samurai Uniform: The uniform of samurai in service to the Mitsurugi Bakufu consists of an ankle-length black togi with an armored waistguard, tekko that provide a sure grip on one's sword, a white hakama worn beneath the robe, and close-toed kyahan. This uniform appears to have been sewn back together at some point, and Jin never wears it anymore. Lord's Suikan Set: Another set of formal attire akin to that worn by the Raen of Sui-no-Sato. The front of the white suikan is adorned with a simple design of tree branches with flowers done in red and white stitching. Including a pair of shin-length pants and matching clogs, this outfit is both simple and elegant. Lord's Yukata: A stylish men's yukata crafted to commemorate the Moonfire Faire. The subdued black of this ensemble is accented with vivid red Bombards. A fashionable way to stay cool during the summer festivities. An equally-stylish pair of drawers and clogs complete the set. Jin received this yukata during the Moonfire Faire, surprised and delighted to see such a faithful rendition of Far Eastern summer apparel so far from home. He often wears this on visits to Costa del Sol. Myochin Attire: The most prominent attire worn by Jin, the Myochin attire and matching, rare Kiku-ichimonji katana were chosen by Jin when he left his hometown in pursuit of adventure.

Basic Info Date of Birth: 17th Sun of the 3rd Astral Moon, Year 1552, Sixth Astral Era Height: Short (6'7") Weight: Slender (170 ponze) Complexion: Fair-skinned Hair: Dark, spiky, unkempt. Eyes: Yellow Particular Traits: Scar across the chest. Voice: Tenor Clothing Style: Far Eastern silks and cloths. Laterality: Right-Handed

Preferences

Likes ■ Travel by walking. ■ Horseback riding. ■ Swordsmanship training. ■ Fishing. ■ Birds, especially birds of prey. ■ Sleeping on grassy fields under the sunlight. ■ Gambling. ■ Tall, snowy mountains. ■ Swimming at the beach. ■ Hot springs. ■ Helping others in need.

Dislikes ■ Teleportation. ■ Travel by air and sea. ■ Magitek machinery. ■ Wickedness and villainy. ■ Dishonesty and cowardice. ■ Unhelpful bystanders. ■ Exploitation and slavery. ■ Brothels and their purveyors.

Favorites ■ Food: Hanami Dango ■ Drink: Sake ■ Colors: Red and Gold ■ Place: Daitenzan ■ Festival: Moonfire Faire

Other ■ Alignment: Lawful Good ■ Religion: The Way of the Kami ■ Goal: To travel the world, striking down evil.

Personality

Flaws ■ Stubborn ■ Inflexible ■ Strict ■ Judgmental ■ Reserved ■ Prideful ■ Traditionalist

Fears ■ Bringing dishonor upon himself. ■ Failing to protect a charge. ■ Intimacy and romance. ■ Seppuku.

Talents ■ Swordsmanship ■ Tea Ceremonies ■ Flower Arranging ■ Haiku and Tanka Poetry ■ Origami

Tropes ■ Bishōnen ■ Celibate Hero ■ Death Glare ■ The Determinator ■ The Fettered ■ Fragile Speedster ■ Honor Before Reason ■ Iaijutsu Practitioner ■ Implausible Fencing Powers ■ Japanese Politeness ■ Japanese Spirit ■ The Last DJ ■ Martial Pacifist ■ No Sense of Direction ■ Ronin ■ Single-Stroke Battle ■ The Stoic ■ Tall, Dark and Handsome ■ Teleportation Sickness ■ Tranquil Fury ■ Walking the Earth ■ Warrior Poet

Intelligence

Quirks

Comparisons Final Fantasy Characters: Cayenne Garamonde (FFVI), Other Game Characters: Anime Characters: Jin (Samurai Champloo)

Abilities and Skills

Personal ■

Weapons ■

Magic ■

Crafting ■

Family and Relationships

Family ■

Friends and Acquaintances ■ Mitsuki Mitsurugi

Enemies ■ Garlean Empire Jin's enmity with the Garlean Empire began in his home city-state, Kugane. Even as a youth, news of the Empire's despicable acts abroad sickened him. Jin has clashed against the Garleans numerous times, and is considered a wanted criminal by the Empire. ■ The Confederacy As he left Kugane as a vagabond, Jin was unable to pay the Ruby Tithe, and thus ended up in conflict with the Confederacy. He was sunk below the waves, but fortunately a passing Kojin saved him. ■ Kojin of the Red After gaining the blessing of the Kojin of the Blue, Jin came into conflict with the Kojin of the Red, seeking to rescue a young Raen girl taken by the beastmen. ■ Lupin Bandits During his travels in Yanxia, Jin helped save a small village from a band of Lupin bandits. ■ Lominsan Pirates Not all Lominsan pirates are enemies of Jin, but when he first arrived in the city-state, he fought a band of pirates who sold captured civilians into slavery. He defeated them with the aid of a Lalafellin member of the Rogues' Guild. ■ Sahagin Often found in western La Noscea, Jin took on the task of fighting the "fishbacks" when they launched a coordinated assault on the Tidegates. ■ Kobolds The perennial enemies of Limsa Lominsa's frontiersmen, Jin fought the kobolds during a raid on Camp Bronze Lake. As he was relaxing in the hot springs at the time, he was forced to fight in naught but his bathing suit. ■ The Alacran In Jin's travels, he fought many human bandits and criminals, but none were so cruel as the Alacran. Jin battled against these bandits to defend the smallfolk of Crescent Cove. ■ Amalj'aa Passing through southern Thanalan, Jin chanced to witness a group of merchants captured by the Amalj'aa and being taken for tempering. He fought and slew the lizardmen with the aid of the Brotherhood of Ash, freeing the captives. ■ Lambs of Dalamud The Lambs of Dalamud are, perhaps, the oddest of Jin's many enemies. He first fought the lunatic cultists near the Abandoned Amajina Mythril Mine after they deceived him and tried to sacrifice him to the lesser moon. ■ Redbelly Wasps Notorious Duskwight bandits, Jin took up the task of fighting against the Redbelly Wasps to prove his worth in response to the scorn he received from Gridania's natives. ■ Ixal Jin encountered Ixali combatants along his route both in the northern portion of the Black Shroud when he decided to take up tasks at Fallgourd Float. ■ Dravanian Horde Dragons are dangerous creatures. This, Jin learned when he took on the Horde in the central highlands of Coerthas for the first time. His battles against Nidhogg's brood were many during the final days of the Dragonsong War, and the samurai took part in both battles at the Steps of Faith to defend the innocents of Ishgard. ■ Gnath Onemind While roaming in Dravania, Jin spent much of his time in and around Tailfeather and helping the hunters therein. He learned of the Vath and the Gnath and decided to investigate, and ended up battling the latter to protect and aid the former. ■ Illuminati Coming to the hinterlands of Dravania, Jin slashed through a Magitek Vangob when he witnessed it attacking a group of adventurers and goblins. Much of his time in Idyllshire was spent fighting the Illuminati on the citizens' behalf.

Affiliations

■ Sekiseigumi (formerly)

Jin Mitsurugi was once part of the Sekiseigumi, which he joined to emulate his grandfather. It was among the Sekiseigumi that he earned the nickname Jin "of the Flashing Blade" for his superb swordsmanship.

Rumors

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Biography

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Other Information

Name Etymology Jin: Taken from the Japanese word for "benevolence", one of the eight virtues of Bushidō. Mitsurugi: A Japanese surname roughly translating to "beautiful sword". Nicknames ■ Jin of the Flashing Blade Current Residence None Gallery