Haruki Nakasato

Banestorm: Book III
Name Haruki Nakasato Race Human Allegiance King Conall (Caithness) Occupation Ronin Religion Shinto Status PC (Living)

Haruki Nakasato (175 points)

ST 17 [63]; DX 12 [40]; IQ 10 [0]; HT 12 [20].
Damage 1d+2/3d-1; BL 58 lb; HP 17 [0]; Will 12 [10]; Per 11 [5]; FP 12 [0].
Basic Speed 6.00 [0]; Basic Move 8* [5];.
7'4"; 520.

Social Background

TL: 3 [0].
CF: Sahud (Native) [0].
Languages: Anglish (Broken/None) [1]; Sahud (Native) [0].

Advantages

Combat Reflexes [15]; Fit [5]; High Pain Threshold [10]; Signature Gear (Armor and Weapons) (9) [9].
Perks: Armor Familiarity (Sumo); Grip Mastery (Katana); Grip Mastery (Tetsubo); Power Grappling; Style Familiarity (Sumo) [1]; Weapon Bond (Two-Handed Axe/Mace). [6]

Disadvantages

Code of Honor (Bushido) [-15]; Curious (12 or less) [-5]; Gigantism [0]; Guilt Complex [-5]; Honesty (12 or less) [-10]; Impulsiveness (12 or less) [-10]; Klutz [-5]; Pacifism (Cannot Harm Innocents) [-10]; Sense of Duty (The party) (Small Group) [-5].
Quirks: Alcohol Intolerance; Humble; Lacks volume control (doesn't realize when he is being loud); Incompetence (Bow); Sensitive about his size; Wanderlust. [-5]

Skills

Acrobatics DX/H - DX-1 11 [2] Armoury/TL3 (Body Armor) IQ/A - IQ-1 9 [1] Armoury/TL3 (Melee Weapons) IQ/A - IQ-1 9 [1] Artist (Calligraphy) IQ/H - IQ-2 8 [1] Body Language (Human) Per/A - Per-1 10 [1] Bow DX/A - DX-1 11 [1] Broadsword DX/A - DX+0 12 [2] Carousing HT/E - HT+0 12 [1] Climbing DX/A - DX-1 11 [1] Cooking IQ/A - IQ-1 9 [1] Diplomacy IQ/H - IQ-2 8 [1] Fast-Draw (Two-Handed Sword) DX/E - DX+1 13&dagger [1] includes: +1 from 'Combat Reflexes' Feint (Two-Handed Axe/Mace) Tech/H - 15 [0] Feint (Two-Handed Sword) Tech/H - 13 [0] First Aid/TL3 (Human) IQ/E - IQ+0 10 [1] Gesture IQ/E - IQ+0 10 [1] Hiking HT/A - HT-1 11 [1] History (sahud) IQ/H - IQ-2 8 [1] Intimidation Will/A - Will-1 11 [1] Karate DX/H - DX+0 12 [4] Knife DX/E - DX+0 12 [1] Leadership IQ/A - IQ-1 9 [1] Navigation/TL3 (Land) IQ/A - IQ-1 9 [1] Observation Per/A - Per-1 10 [1] Polearm DX/A - DX-1 11 [0] Riding (Equines) DX/A - DX-1 11 [1] Savoir-Faire (Dojo) IQ/E - IQ+0 10 [1] Savoir-Faire (High Society) IQ/E - IQ+0 10 [1] Soldier/TL3 IQ/A - IQ-1 9 [1] Spear DX/A - DX-1 11 [1] Staff DX/A - DX-1 11 [1] Stealth DX/A - DX-1 11 [1] Strategy (Land) IQ/H - IQ-2 8 [1] Sumo Wrestling DX/A - DX+0 12 [2] Survival (Desert) Per/A - Per-1 10 [1] Survival (Plains) Per/A - Per-1 10 [1] Tactics IQ/H - IQ-2 8 [1] Throwing DX/A - DX-1 11 [1] Trip (Sumo Wrestling) Tech/H - 9 [0] Two-Handed Axe/Mace DX/A - DX+3 15 [12] Two-Handed Sword DX/A - DX+1 13 [4] .
Techniques: Backbreaker (ST) Tech/H - 14 [0]; Kicking (Karate) Tech/H - 10 [0]; Spinning Strike (Two-Handed Axe/Mace) Tech/H - 13 [0]; Stamp Kick (Karate) Tech/H - 9 [0]; Sweep (Two-Handed Axe/Mace) Tech/H - 13 [2]; Targeted Attack (Two-Handed Axe/Mace Swing/Leg) Tech/H - 14 [2]; Targeted Attack (Two-Handed Axe/Mace Swing/Skull) Tech/H - 8 [0]; Whirlwind Attack (Two-Handed Axe/Mace) Tech/H - 10 [0]; Wrench Spine (ST) Tech/H - 13 [0].

Footnotes

* Includes +1 from 'Gigantism'.

† Includes +1 from 'Combat Reflexes'.

Equipment

1× Tetsubo (Weapon Bond; Signature Gear; $100; 10 lb); 1× Backpack, Small ($277; 24 lb); 1× Boots ($80; 4 lb); 1× First Aid Kit ($50; 2 lb); 1× Medium Plate Corselet (Torso, Groin; Signature Gear; $1890; 21 lb); 1× Samurai Lamellar (Arms, Legs; Signature Gear; $1650; 48 lb); 1× Personal Basics ($5; 1 lb); 1×Samurai Helm (w/ mask) (Skull, Face; $180 9 lb); 1× Sleeping Fur ($50; 8 lb); 1× Tent, 1-Man ($50; 5 lb); 10× Coin: Silver Penny ($40; 10.24 dr); 3× Coin: Copper Farthing ($3; 15.36 dr); 12× Traveler's Rations ($24; 4 lb).

Encumbrance

[None]: Basic 24 lb. Ground Move 5 yd; Water Move 1 yd; Jump 5 yd. Dodge 8.
Light: Basic 48 lb. Ground Move 4 yd; Water Move 1 yd; Jump 4 yd. Dodge 7.
Medium: Basic 72 lb. Ground Move 3 yd; Water Move 1 yd; Jump 3 yd. Dodge 6.
Heavy: Basic 144 lb. Ground Move 2 yd; Water Move 1 yd; Jump 2 yd. Dodge 5.
X-Heavy: Basic 240 lb. Ground Move 1 yd; Water Move 1 yd; Jump 1 yd. Dodge 4.

Defenses

Parry: 10 (Staff). Block: 6 (DX). Dodge: 8. DR: 3/1* (Torso).

Melee Attacks

1 Katana LC:4|4|4|4 $650 Wgt:5

   1H Swing  Dam:3d cut  Reach:1, 2  Parry:10  ST:11  Skill:SK:Sword!, SK:Broadsword

   1H Thrust  Dam:1d+3 imp  Reach:1  Parry:10  ST:11  Skill:SK:Sword!, SK:Broadsword

   2H Swing  Dam:3d+1 cut  Reach:1, 2  Parry:10  ST:10†  Skill:Two-Handed Sword

   2H Thrust  Dam:1d+3 imp  Reach:1  Parry:10  ST:10†  Skill:SK:Two-Handed Sword

 

1 Tanto LC:4|4|4 $40 Wgt:1

   Swing  Dam:3d-3 cut  Reach:C, 1  Parry:9  ST:6  Skill:SK:Knife

   Thrust  Dam:1d+2 imp  Reach:C,1  Parry:9  ST:6  Skill:SK:Knife Notes:[1]

 

1 Tetsubo LC:4 $100 Wgt:10

   Axe/mace swing  Dam:3d+3 cr  Reach:1,2*  Parry:12U  ST:13‡  Skill:SK:Two-Handed Axe/Mace

   Axe/mace thrust  Dam:1d+4 cr  Reach:1,2*  Parry:12  ST:12†  Skill:SK:Two-Handed Axe/Mace

   Sword swing  Dam:3d+2 cr  Reach:1,2  Parry:11U  ST:13†  Skill:SK:Two-Handed Sword
  
   Sword thrust  Dam:1d+4 cr  Reach:2  Parry:11  ST:12†  Skill:SK:Two-Handed Sword

 

Notes

Haruki was born a runt. He was never the biggest or strongest among his peers. He remembers meeting Gestlin for the first time when he was just a boy. He loved hearing Gestlin talk of all the adventures he had been on. He really liked the tales of Rainald the Giant and his mighty hammer. He would imagine himself as Rainald, wading through waves of foes. But he was distressed, he was not ever to be a big man.

One evening, he approached Master Gestlin while he was relaxing outside his magnificent wagon. He implored Gestlin to speak more of Sir Rainald and Gestlin easily relented the request of the youth. Once again, he spun many tales of Rainald's exploits. As excited to hear these tales Haruki became visibly disappointed, and Gestlin noticed. Gestlin asked what was wrong, and Haruki spoke of his jealousy of the other kids and how they were destined to become samurai and he not. Gestlin, being Gestlin, felt sympathy for the youth, and he did something he probably shouldn't have. He promised Haruki that he should not worry, and that Haruki would indeed grow big and strong, and maybe one day even rival the vary strength of Rainald the Mighty. To sell it he waved Smil-Blam over the youth, and tapped him with the rod of wondrous power. Little did he know that he had actually activated the magic within, and Haruki would be forever changed--for he did grow.

Because of his size and strength Haruki decided that mastery of the tetsubo would be his ambition. After his family’s honor was restored, thanks to Master Gestlin, he was admitted into one of the prestigious fighting dojos in Suhad. Years into his schooling the school was attacked and everyone was killed. Haruki escaped death, as he was out fetching water. He was found alone among the bodies, and some accused him of treason, and other cowardice. His fault was purely innocent, but many wanted to blame someone for the tragedy. Many suggested he restore his honor by seppuku, but Haruki refused, he knew he was innocent, and chose exile instead.

With nowhere to go and no one willing to believe him he traveled south. He knew Gestlin had returned to Caithness, and knew the old man would believe him. He also knew his boyhood hero would be there, the Mighty Rainald. He would seek his own fortune and glory, and one day maybe stories would one day be written of his exploits.