Toma Ko

Toma Ko

☽ Toma Ko "Think lightly of yourself, and deeply of the World." Toma Ko, an adopted Elezen raised by his father, the Hyur Mitoma Ko, was found as another rat of the Brume, when his fathers palanquin came within earshot of the begging boy, Lord Mitoma Ko, having lost his wife and only child during birth, saw opportunity in the boy. An heir he could mold, and a hope that showing empathy for the native race would gain him favor with the high houses, securing better trade lines for his fortune. The heir now to a Hyur family of noble samurai and merchants, Toma is the source of much frustration for his uncles and cousins, who all feel he has no place as the heir to the family, and should be removed with prejudice. Trained by his aging retainer Kondo Tsurumo, Toma defends his claim as the heir by the sword, and wit. Race Elezen Clan The Ko family Age 28 Nameday 24th sun 6th Astral Moon Deity Althyk, the Keeper Marital Status Single Occupation Samurai Height 7 Fulms 3 Ilms Sexuality Gay

AppearancePersonalityBiographyRumoursRelationshipsOOC

General ❧

He is a tall, limber figure, not overly muscular or strong, it is clear he is healthy but not overly built like some Elezen, like those in the Temple Knights. He has lived a life of a noble, away from the battlefield. Every move of his features come with an accompanying flow of cloth and stance, moving with purpose and sharp movements. He is slow to move though, and is often compared to a serpent, laying in wait.

Clothing ❧

Toma wears a large yukata wrapped around his torso, a display of several cloths and patterns, draped in layers and held in place by a simple sash around his stomach. Underneath, a simple soft wrapping of cotton, from mid thigh to the base of his sternum, allowing some breath to the outfit. His head is kept free, where short unkempt hair hands across his brow and the nape of his neck His feet, often hand be found atop wooden geta, with low risers as he already feels too tall around his family. Lastly, tucked into his sash, lay Kiba, his sword. A gift from his teacher and retainer, Kondo Tsurumo.

Voice ❧

Toma has a mid-range, masculine voice, even when whispering, there seems to be a reverberation that carries it.

Habits ❧

Toma has a habit of smoking moko grass from his long stemmed wooden pipe to relax. He is often seen eating fruit, in particular, he has a love of plums and grapes. More often than not, his hands a book or novel of some sort, enjoying legends and folk tales the most. When annoyed, he tends to glare and make small, short comments, dancing on the line of insult. Not much offsets the samurai, but when something does, he becomes short spoken and quiet, trying to ensure he makes the correct, calculated decision in phrase.

Toma is vague, playful, and a enjoyably sharp. When spending time with him, very little tends to escape his notice. He is ruthlessly specific about the company he keeps, as well as the trust he permits himself to have in others. To those he cares for though, there is not a tatter of cloth he would not give, nor a sword in a sheathe that would not be drawn for them at the slightest hint of request.

LIKES ♦ Candles/Incense ♦ Fruits ♦ Soft Pillows ♦ Birds ♦ His retainers ♦ Warm climates

DISLIKES ♦ Cold climates ♦ His uncle and cousins ♦ Loud people ♦ Betrayal

OTHER ♦ Alignment: Chaotic Neutral ♦ Faults: Prideful, curious, generous ♦ Favorite Flavors: Bold, sweet, spicy, and sour foods ♦ Favorite Color: Pastels

Childhood ❧

wip

Teenage ❧

5ever

Present ❧

tbh

COMMON RUMORS (easy to overhear) ♦ "I heard he's on his uncles' bad side." ♦ "He's recently returned from a trip to the west I heard." ♦ "I always see him with one o' his retainers, never see him alone."

MODERATE RUMORS (moderately difficult to overhear) ♦ "I heard his own family don' like 'im. Somethin' bout that 'e shouldn't be the heir, on account he's adopted. Not even the same race." ♦ "Friend of mine down in the markets says he buys all sorts of old things. Relics and the like y'know? Stuff they ain't show ya in museums, dark things n' the like."

RARE RUMORS (very difficult or rarely overheard) ♦ "He heads out to the city sometimes. Has a brothel he goes to out there, asked a few o' the girls which one of 'em he likes. None could give me an answer though." ♦ "Recently, there was some trouble he got into. Two men ended up dead outside the Ko estate. One gutted, another nearly lost 'is head." ♦ "He has his own little spies around, you know? Folks who tell 'im what happens in the night, one's he meets with in dark corners and old tea houses."

PC RUMORS (rumors from the characters of other players) ♦ ---

♥ Romantic Interest ♡ Platonic Love ▲ Good Standing ▼ Poor Standing

♥ S'ethaan Tia - "A rather mouthy little thing. His loyalty was bought and paid for though, and as a dutiful retainer, he hasn't stepped back from the bargain. A romantic interest blossoms there, and one I am thankful for. There are few I can trust in my home, but I trust that one with my life."

♥ Auliander Zielione - "I met him as a child. When my father first adopted me, he took me along with him when discussing trade with the High Houses. Auliander was a servant boy, around my age at the time. He showed me kindness and friendship, even though my birth was of the Brume. He has since entered my service, and keeps my side as a retainer, and bodyguard. I have put more than my life in his hands, and he has shown me unwavering loyalty."

Notes ❧

❧I will play mature content and themes (violence, sexuality, drug / alcohol use) as long as they're logical in a plot-driven encounter. Coarse and excessive language. Temporary injury and incapacitation. Temporary imprisonment. Most walk-up encounters.

❧Ask about long-term and/or permanent injury and disfigurement. Long-term captivity, imprisonment or rape plots.

❧I won't play permanent character death.

❧If an aspect of RP makes you uncomfortable in a scene we're playing, please send me a /tell, letting me know. Communication is very important, more important than potentially keeping immersion.

❧Everything in history tab is to be kept in OOC, unless my character states it IC.

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