Zukuro (Zuko) Riki

Name: Zukuro (Zuko) Riki
Gender: Male
Age: Late teens, (though you'd have to ask him IC to find out exactly how old)
Birthday: May 13th (05/13)
Sexuality: Straight
Special Characteristics: None at the moment

Zukruo is calm and seems uninterested in most situations that don't specifically involve him. He tries to keep his head down and mouth shut for the most part, preferring not have to get involved in unnecessary situations. He is personally against getting involved in other people's situations unless he is being paid to do so or at least has good reason, or feels it would be beneficial to himself. Aside from his typically uninterested nature he does strive to protect the ones he considers very close to himself, and isn't at all a heartless or particularly cruel person. If a friend or loved one is in trouble or danger he drops the notion that he should mind his own business and stay out of it. Rather he figures that the risk of his friends makes any situation instantly become his business. He's not quick to anger and easily ignores people, however once he is angered it becomes very evident with in moments of it happening. He isn't one to try and take credit for other people's work, however he feels that if he is the one who did the work he deserves any and all credit for what he has done.

Zukuro isn't one to dance around avoiding his issues, he prefers to go ahead a head and handle them quickly and swiftly. His battle style often reflects this, he moves quickly and strikes hard, preferring not to hold back too much and is more than willing to completely wipe an enemy out. As far as leadership roles go, Zukuro will not likely head to claim the position. To be more specific he prefers to follow behind whoever seems to have the best battle plan for ending the situation quickly and efficiently. If he is the one most suitable for the job. Following orders has never been an issue for him and he prefers it, however he will handle the situation how he sees fit. He will take the assignment given to him but will go about completeing it in his own personal manner. However he won't turn down the role of leader, but will take charge and likely try to employ a blitz attack to end things quickly. A side from blitz attacks he is also a fan of guerrilla war fare tactics, strike hard and fast and then fall back for a moment to regather yourself. No need to rush in and get yourself killed if the opponent is significantly more powerful than yourself. Despite being a fairly serious person, he does know full well how to have a good time and rather enjoys people who can have fun. When put in a situation that he finds entertaining he can make the most of it and enjoy himself, having a great time and showing a different more sociable side of himself. He's always eager to gamble as a source of fun and way of winning a few extra contests. Not to mention he's rather fond of ball room dancing and even enjoys sports on occasion.

• Money:  Zukuro is a huge fan of wealth, finding it an attractive feature amongst anyone.  If a person possesses a large quantity of money he instantly gains a bit of respect for them, though their actions could potentially throw that respect out the window.  He will take on nearly any job if money is offered, the sum doesn't have to be great, but atleast worth his time and effort.  If one wanted to convince him of nearly anything they would simply need to offer him money and his opinion could likely be swayed.
  

• Speed: The young man likes to employ speed and efficiency into most situations.  In combat he prefers tactics that end the battle quickly and with as little over excursion as possible.  In most any other situation he shares this belief.  When two alternate routes present themselves he will take which ever one seems like the fastest route, if that meant running through a forest and choosing the scenic but safe route, or the dangerous but significantly shorter route, you'd find im tearing his way through hordes of monsters to close the distance quicker.
  

• Fun:  Despite the fact that he appears uninterested in other people's business, and a lot of situations in general, Zukuro actually enjoys going out and having fun, his mood instantly changing to a more sociable one.  Whether that be going on a date with a girl he met, ball room dancing, or even sports and games, he will prove that he is actually an entertaining and fun person to be around once the circumstances have been met.
  

• Noseyness:  Zukuro isn't a fan of having people pry into the business of others, or when they would try to step into someone's domestic issues without some reward being offered.  He thinks that it would be best if people just handled their own problems and didn't bother with anyone elses, however if handling their problem involves them paying someone to handle it for them that is a different story.
  

• Butting into other's business:  He's definitely not a hypocrite when it comes to not wanting others to butt into someone's business.  Zukuro will often times not so much as bat an eye at another person's personal situations, nor their personal issues without it being made his through either circumstance, or through payment.  He would walk past a woman being mugged and not so much as step to the criminals without the offer of payment being made, however if the situation seems extreme he might suggest that a person pays him so that he might handle it for them.
  

• Not being paid:  Whether it be for a job or a friendly wager, Zukuro is highly against not being paid for what he has done.  If promise of payment is not made the person who lied could find themselves in a very dangerous situation.  From money, to gambling for food or  a date, he expects his payment in whatever the task was and he expects it immediately, at his convenience rather than the person that owes him.
  

• Payment: Nothing can get him moving like the offer of money.  Payment is the fastest and easiest way of getting his attention and cooperation.  However it's not always money, if he is offered another alternative payment source then he might deem it worthy of his time and enter the agreement based on whatever he is to be paid with.
  

• Winning: Zukuro isn't a fan of losing anything.  He is strongly motivated by the concept of victory and winning anything possible.  If he were to be challenged to nearly any competition he would likely accept and go at it with the strict intention of rising out on top.  No reason in losing something.  You don't get paid for losing, and second place is worse than last because whoever comes in second, is the first one to lose.
  

• Gaining Power:  One thing that could motivate him, arguably more than rewards of payment, are rewards of power and the opportunity to hone his own skills.  Simply put the more power he possesses and the stronger he becomes, the more he can win, the more he can win the more payment he can receive.
  

• Going Broke: A huge fear of Zukuro's is losing all of his money by some means.  He refuses to become completely broke, due to a fear of unknown consequences that he would prefer to never have to discover for himself.
  

• Falling into debt: He hates owing people, he figures at best they will demand their payment at an inconvenient time for him.  At worst they will charge ridiculous interest rates and plunge him into bankruptcy and homelessness.
  

• Being crushed alive:  It's a bit of an irrational fear, due to the possibility of such a thing happening is rather low.  However when pinned down under objects that are extremely heavy and very much larger than himself, he is prone to panic and lash out rather violently to try and free himself.
  

Height: Average Height for a young man in his late teenage years.  Roughly 5'10
Weight: A Thin but toned build weighing around 135 lbs
Hair: Very pale blonde
Eyes: Blue
Skin Tone: Light skin, not quite pale but definitely not tanned either
Appearance: A thin young man with a determined and stern gaze.  His skin is light and his hair a light blonde that hangs loosely on his head.  His eyes are piercingly blue.  He has a warm smile but for the most part keeps it hidden beneath a protective gaze that makes it more difficult to tell what exactly he is thinking or feeling.  He doesn't look so intimidating as to make him appear unapproachable, more so he just appears uninterested.

He wears plain black pants that don't fit particularly tight, though they aren't overly baggy, to keep from hindering his movement. To match the dark pants he also wears a dark black tank top that doesn't cover his arms.  The tank top is covered by a greyish jacket that he usually keeps buttoned up, a black scarf like addition covering his neck, it's clear that he dresses as if it's always cold outside, though he isn't afraid to remove some of the clothing if it proves that the area they are located in is particularly hot.



Guild: Not currently a member of a guild
Tattoo: None Yet
Rank: D-Class

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