Author Note Alright. In order to help us all I've decided to use this as a page for character profiles. I'll be updating this as we go so that you all can have this as a sort of reference for the characters. Below are basic profiles for the characters. What I decided to do was base the appearance and voices off existing anime characters so you guys have a clear view of what they look and sound like. These are superficial characterizations only. This is not a crossover story, I simply chose the models so you all could have a clear picture of what everyone looks like. I tried to pick characters that went together as lovers or friends for the Zanpakto Spirits and Shinigami so that there was a clear interaction and similar look between them. This page will be updated with information as it comes out to help you all keep track of the characters. Name: Chiba (thousand feathers) Michiyo (three thousand generations) Nickname: Chiyo meaning Eternal Basic stats: Model: Yuki Cross (Vampire Knight) Grew Up: 70th District Best at: Swordsmanship Worst at: Kido Rank: 5th Seat of the 6th Division. History: Hisana grew up in the slightly better 70th District. She went to the Soul Reaper Academy and became a Shingiami. She's assigned to the Sixth Division under Captain Byakuya Kuchiki. She and Rukia's bond shows itself as Rukia finds her very easy to talk to which is rare for her. She threw herself in front of certain death by poisoned arrows to save Renji Abarai and wound up releasing her Zanpakto for the first time. This brought her to the attention of Byakuya. At the examinations for Seated Officers with Rukia's tutoring and her display of heroics, she was named 5th Seat. Returning to the 78th District one last time, she was found by an old enemy who holds her hostage with the knowledge of her past. Currently Hisana is working with the Hamano brothers to try and stop Kuroda, finally taking responsibility for her actions by stopping him. Personality: She's quiet and reserved and tortured by the fact that she can remember. She tries to stay away from Rukia and Byakuya because she blames herself and wants them to be happy. Deep down she's nice and no-nonsense with the habit of speaking her mind. Hisana suffers from panic attacks when in the Fourth Division considering she has died in hospitals before. Zanpakto: Model: Kaname Kuran (Vampire Knight) Name: Kakyoku Shuiro (Scarlet Song). Command: Sobieru (Rise) Appearance: Its a Katana with scarlet hilt wrappings and a scarlet sheath. The guard is in the shape of a rose. The blade itself is a dark bronze color adding to the sunset motif. Hisana wears it across her chest via a dark red sash decorated with bronze colored roses. Abilities/Personality: Kakyoku has been waiting two lifetimes for Hisana. He refers to her by her real name or by Chiyo. He's calm and reserved, very much like nobility and gets along well with Senbonzakura. like hisana he's got a very dry sense of humor. Kakyoku is a fire based Zanpakto. The first time he was released, he wound up scarring Hisana's right hand. The command Keiyou (fly) creates an independent flame attack in the shape of a Phoenix. Name: Michishige (heavy journey) Kyousuke (mediate the capital) Nickname: Kyo (mediate) Basic Stats: Model: Fay D Flourite (TRC) Grew Up: 1st District, West Rugonkai Best at: Kido Worst At: Swordsmanship Rank: 8th Seat of the 6th Division History: Kyo is the eldest son of a wealthy Rugonkai family who abhorred Shinigami. Kyo thought he could be a Kenpachi but he is horrible at swordsmanship. He happens to be very talented at Kido though. Talented enough for the Kido Corps to offer him a position which he declined. He carries shame over what he could do and his subsequent isolation from his family. The isolation might not be quite as black and white as previously thought. Kyo seems to have some connection to a man he refers to as 'Uncle', a man that clearly would like to see the Kuchiki Family suffer. He also seems to maintain some relationship with his adopted brother. Kyo tried to commit suicide by taking the Shinigami poison. He was saved by the Hamano brothers and Hisana who keep promise to kill him in trade for information. However before they can do that Renji takes him to the Fourth Division. During that time though its revealed that Kyo is actually quite guilt-ridden over his actions. He believes in Kuroda's mission but not how he's doing it. Personality: As his name suggests, Kyo is a mediator. He prefers help people sort their own problems much more than he likes to deal with his own. He's a nice guy though and tries to be an optomist, though he usually appears guarded since he is very laid back. Kyo feels very guilty for what he's done. He's more than willing to share information in trade for death. He does not feel like he belongs, being ostracized by his family because of his Kido abilities but not being able to blend with the Shinigami because of his mission. Zanpakto: Model: Lucy from Elfen Lied Name: Tenbinza (Libra) Command: Heikou (equalize) Tenbinza refuses to manifest for Kyo and feels he's a disgrace to the Shinigami for his loyalty to Kuroda and his mission. She says that she'll fight alongside him if he switches sides, which he refuses to do. Tenbinza has never met Kyo face to face. He has performed a shikai once but the Zanpakto refuses to manifest for him. However when he's dying she pleads with him to come to her so she can help save him but he refuses. Name: Hamano (seaside field) Ayumi (walk) (girl) Basic Stats: Model: Winry Rockbell (FMA) Grew Up: 50th District Best at: Agility Worst At: Everything Else Rank: 7th Seat of the 6th Division History: Ayumi's family owns the "Hamano Delivery Service: We Get It There". Its a messenger service of sorts, delivering packages and messages. Ayumi was a messenger for them and accidentally used Spiritual Pressure as a flashlight. She became a Shinigami as a result. Her family is very close and Ayumi constantly receives packages of food and presents. Strangely enough the Hamano Clan used to be a part of Kuroda's resistance. They hated Shinigami as much as Kuroda does. They even developed the poison that Kuroda uses. That changed when Ayumi developed Spiritual Power. They quickly jumped ship in support of her, showing the closeness of the family. Given her age, Ayumi did not interact with any of Kuroda's organization meaning she does not know of Kuroda's involvement. Despite being rather awful at Kido and Swordsmanship, Ayumi is more than proficient in hand to hand combat. She's able to take out multiple targets even unarmed, her agility is a distinct advantage to that even when she does not use her Spiritual Pressure. Its hinted that Ayumi might have feelings for Kyo considering how she jumps to his defense when her brothers accuse him of being a member of Kuroda's forces and sneaks his Zanpakto in to deal with him. Personality: Ayumi is a very upbeat person, finding the joy in even the most negative of situations. Bubbly wold be a good adjective to describe her. She tends to talk, a lot but is very good at putting others at ease. She tends to nickname people, especially her siblings. Zanpakto Model: Princess Sakura (TRC) Name: Hokkou (northern lights) Command: Kagayakasu (to brighten) Appearance/Personality/Abilities largely unknown. The ability of the sword is to create a blinding light that allows Ayumi to attack her enemies before they can attack her. She is immune to the light and as long as someone closes their eyes instead of looking at it, they are as well, though it hurts there eyes a bit. Name: Konno (dark blue plains) Yoshiko (pleasing child) Basic Stats: Model: Princess Tomoyo (TRC) Grew Up: 1st District, West Rukongai Not a Shinigami History; Yoshiko is the Princess of a lesser noble family that would like to see her rise to the level of a Kuchiki family. Through her arranged meetings with him the two slowly bonded and are in love, leading Byakuya to bring up the topic of marriage and begin the proceedings for their engagement. Yoshiko tries to be understanding to her future husband's life as a Shingiami but it is hard for her sometimes. Later it is found out that her engagement to Byakuya was her second. Previously she was engaged to Kojima when his family was in better standing. The two of them had been speaking through the curtains in the window before they knew each other. Both were happy about their engagement. The night they were engaged formally, Kojima gave Yoshiko a ribbon as his own form of an engagement ring. But happiness was fleeting. Upon discovering that he had Spiritual Power Kojima began to be very self-destructive. Nakashima devised a drug regimen that would allow him to live as someone without any Spiritual Power. Kojima turned to other drugs as well. Unable to stand his behavior Yoshiko demanded the truth from him. Upon the revelation she accepted him whole heartedly, but he refused to accept himself. She told him when he was ready she would be his but until then she couldn't be with him. He left and disappeared that night after Ayumi revealed her Spiritual Powers. Yoshiko breaks off her engagement to Byakuya upon discovering who Chiyo truly is. She agrees to tutor Hisana in how to be a Noble mainly to help her family so that the situation does not turn sour. She refuses to speak to Kojima though and when she does, she quickly looses control of her emotions, revealing she does feel something for him. Personality: Yoshiko is a kind, reserved woman. As a member of nobility she does not express her emotions openly but that doesn't mean she doesn't feel them. Like Ayumi she tries to find the happiness in life. Yoshiko seems to have another side to her where she has little patience and a rather wicked sense of humor. This seems to come out far more when she is tutoring Hisana, showing she drops her guard around the people she feels comfortable around. Name: Hanabusa (petals of a flower) Basic Stats: Model: Watanuki (xxxholic) Grew up: 1st District, West Rukongai Not a Shinigami but posses Kenpachi-level swordsmanship History: Hanabusa was a thief with Kuroda's group. He was close to Hisana in his youth but after she left he stayed with Kuroda. Much like the other thieves he has scars thanks to the fire Hisana started. He wants revenge against the Shinigami for their actions. Like the other Archers he was trained by Kojima before his departure. It seems that he was named the Head Archer by default since he usually wound up being equal too or loosing to Akane. Personality: Hanabusa is a cold and calculating individual. He has a rather volatile temper which seems to get the better of him in certain situations. Otherwise he displays almost a sociopathic lack of remorse for who he kills. He views Shinigami with heavy disdain. But he will not act without the orders of the man he calls 'Uncle' who is Kuroda. Name: Kazuma (True harmony) Kuroda (Black field) Basic Stats: Model: Kaien Cross (Vampire Knight) Grew up: unknown Not a Shinigami History: Not much is known about Kuroda except that he is the most powerful criminal in Rukongai. His spies are everywhere as he reaches the final part of the first stages of his plan. This has been something he's set up for a very long time. How far his reach goes is unknown, as is his intention. Prior to becoming the most powerful crime lord, Kuroda was a thief. Hisana was one of the thieves that worked under him. When she tried to leave he brought her back to take care of a much younger Byakuya Kuchiki who he had kidnapped. In order to help him escape, Hisana set fire to the hideout. Kuroda has extensive scars on his torso and arms thanks to her. Kuroda's true intentions are revealed when he captures Hisana again and shows that she is one of his primary targets for her ability to remember so long. He wants to know why. Prior to her escape he was about to dissect her...while she was still alive. Personality: Kuroda's greatest tool is his patience. His plan has taken many years to set up. His skills of observation are also excellent as he was able to guess it was Hisana and then trick her into telling him it was her. He loathes Shinigami and their hold over the people of Rukongai. Now with both Hisana and Byakuya as Shinigami he feels no repentance in killing them all. He has been described as hating the 'quickness' of death, preferring to see his enemies suffer. Hisana searched for Rukia herself out of fear that he was alive and would find her first. Her fears are not ill placed as he will use any weakness his enemy shows, holding Hisana's secret over her head in addition to threatening to kill Rukia if she does not do exactly what he says. Name: Hamano (seaside field) Manami (beloved ocean) Basic Stats: Model: Tear Grants (Tales of the Abyss) Grew up: 50th District, Rukongai Not a Shinigami History: Manami "Mana" Hamano is the eldest daughter of the Hamano Clan. As a child she was attacked by a Shinigami in pursuit of a Hollow. Obviously more concerned with the rampaging Hollow, the Shinigami did not see if she was alright and Mana lost her eye. The Hamano Clan immediately joined in with Kuroda. She's close with her sister and when Ayumi showed her Spiritual Power, Mana overcame her own hatred to stand by her sister. Manami and Kojima found Byakuya and Chiyo in the street and brought them home where she took care of them both. Currently Manami is hiding out in the districts keeping her parents safe. Personality: Manami is a smart and kind woman who acts as the sort of pseudo-matriarch of the Hamano Clan. She doesn't run the delivery service though. She disliked Shinigami because of the accident that took her eye but, as she says, she loves her sister more. She wears her bangs over her missing eye to try and keep people from being uncomfortable. Name: Hamano (seaside field), Kojima (small island) Model: Haji (Blood+) Grew up: 50th District Not a Shinigami History: Kojima "Koji" is Nakashima's biological brother. Both were adopted by the Hamano Clan around the same time. Like his family he disliked the Shinigami until Ayumi became a Shinigami. He's strong and fast as well as very proficient in swordsmanship and archery. He was one of Kuroda's archers along with Hanabusa before he left. He was the Head archer and he trained pretty much all of them. Of all the sibling's he's closest with his brother Nakashima. Kojima carries burn scars on his right hand from when Hisana burned the hideout down. Kojima is a perceptive man when it comes to others and, by the same token, well aware of the various ways he could give away his own emotions, thus the perpetual expression of boredom. He also seems to hate Kuroda for his actions against his family, especially Nakashima. He seems to have some sort of connection to Yoshiko given her reaction to his presence. Kojima knows who Hisana is but, because he hates Kuroda far more than her, he agrees to help her in her plan to defeat him. Later it is found out that Kojima was engaged to Yoshiko Konno when his family was in better standing. The two of them had been speaking through the curtains in the window before they knew each other. Both were happy about their engagement. The night they were engaged formally, Kojima gave Yoshiko a ribbon as his own form of an engagement ring. But happiness was fleeting. Upon discovering that he had Spiritual Power Kojima began to be very self-destructive. Nakashima devised a drug regimen that would allow him to live as someone without any Spiritual Power. Kojima turned to other drugs as well. Unable to stand his behavior Yoshiko demanded the truth from him. Upon the revelation she accepted him whole heartedly, but he refused to accept himself. She told him when he was ready she would be his but until then she couldn't be with him. He left and disappeared that night after Ayumi revealed her Spiritual Powers. Personality: He's clearly a strong person, physically. He's also a very good fighter. Even if he's not fighting the Shinigami he has the bad habit of saying he's stronger than they are. He is usually very cool, both in mannerisms and how he speaks. He has a perpetual expression of boredom, Hisana compares him to Byakuya Kuchiki in that respect. Kojima also cares very deeply for his family. This is evident when even though he cannot accept his own Spiritual Power, he accepts Ayumi for being a Shinigami. Despite his hatred of Shinigami he knows that Hisana's connection to them could be used to hurt the Hamano Clan. So he goes with her to the Court of Pure Souls protect her and thus his family. His loyalty and love of them was also apparent when he left Kuroda the first time when Kuroda caste Nakashima out because he was not useful, only accepting him back after his injuries had healed. Name: Hamano (seaside field), Nakashima (center of the island) Model: Tybalt (Romeo x Juliet) Grew up: Unknown Not a Shinigami History: Nakashima "Naka" story is another side to the same coin of Hanabusa's. He was an orphan who was sent to live with the Hamano family. He is a very smart man and helped develop the poison that is used against Shinigami. He has created a workable antidote to it and is currently trying to help create weapons to fight the archers. Once Ayumi became a Shinigami he joined the rest of his adopted family in telling Kuroda to shove it. He's been working on an antidote and has found a workable one but its not perfected yet. Nakashima was also in the fire that Hisana caused. Byakuya's Shunpo caused a beam to fall on him, pinning him. He has extensive scarring on his back and spent a good deal of time unable to walk. It was during that time he would read and became interested in science. Nakashima knows of Hisana's secret. He's the one who said that Hisana had to be the one who they lined up behind. He seems to harbor no real hatred towards her, instead telling her that because of her actions he found his family and did not end up like Kyo. Nakashima is currently trying to hook his brother back up with his ex-fiance: Yoshiko. Personality: Cool and collected about 50% of the time, Nakashima is quick to loose his cool, especially when his brother Kojima is involved. He has the bad habit of throwing things when he get very angry, which is bad when one works with chemicals. He is the brains to Kojima's brawn and the two rely on their sisters to keep them in line. Name: Kingin (gold and silver), Akane (deep red) Nickname: None Basic Stats: Model: Soma Peiris (Gundam 00) Grew Up: Unknown Not a Shinigami History: Akane is widely considered to be the best killer that Kojima ever trained. She was one of the kids along with Nakashima, Kojima and Hanabusa, the life with Kuroda the only one she ever knew. She had been outside playing when the fire Hisana caused happened, burning down the only home she had ever known in front of her eyes. She got help but arrived back at the burning hideout before anyone else. Unable to sit there she raced in and began to drag whoever she could out. She saved Kuroda's life and because of that he took a special interest in her, grooming her as the criminal that Hisana could have been. Raised on his ideal,s she obviously hold little but contempt for the Shinigami. Upon his return and beginning of training killers, Akane was one of his best pupils, her prior training, cold personality and single minded focus on the mission allowing her to excel. She discovered Kojima's Spiritual Pressure. Taking this as another betrayal she vowed revenge on him for having Spiritual Ayumi showed her promise as a Shinigami she was the one responsible for hunting them down while Hanabusa, Kojima's other student, was given the task of Head Archer since Akane did not care for anyone but herself. it is unclear why she failed to find the Hamano family but she never did. Akane also seems to have an unusually long memory as well. Given the fact that Hisana's name can mean Scarlet and hers is Dark Red, it is clear that Kuroda knew of this and has groomed her to be the criminal Hisana could not. Personality: Cold and focused, Akane refuses to be distracted from the task at hand. While Hanabusa views their relationship as a rivalry, she views him as a joke. Despite her loathing for the Shinigami and her feelings of betrayal at the hands of Kojima, she seems to experience internal conflict at the sight of the Hamano brothers. Kojima for the obvious reason that he was her teacher and partner in fighting for many years, her reasons for conflict concerning Nakashima have yet to be revealed.
