Aku Benkei

Tobychu wrote:

Name: Aku Benkei
Gender: Male
Age: Twenty Two
Birthday: May 14th
Sexuality: Bisexual
Special Characteristics:
Aku has several piercings adorning his ivory flesh, including both his ear lobes, his top left cartilage, tongue, nipples, and septum.

Personality:
Aku is someone who cannot be described through some marvelous quote or a beautiful hymn, and is a rather difficult young man to pin down. Confidence irradiates from his being, yet he is more warm than condescending in nature; accepting people for who they are rather than creating false images in his head. He also doesn't seem to mind how you interpret him- if you do so at all -because no one can define him but himself.

Often times standing at his full height, with his arms crossed and his face expressionless, Aku can seem very inapproachable at times and had to learn to be this way. Living on the streets is hard on it's own, but it changes people and makes them ruthless... and he refused to be a victim. It's lead to some people calling him arrogant because of his lack of interest in petty debacles over trivial matters, and if verbally challenged will simply shrug you off with a snide or sarcastic comment. Unless you decide to escalate the situation...

Trying to stay in control of his emotions at all times, Aku is someone you can be assured will not react to any given situation or person with aggression. This has lead others to mistake his kindness for weakness, but the young wizard is far from as sweet as people think... Brutally honest and remorseless-ly so. Mainly so that he isn’t emotionally conflicted, but also because he feels like everyone could use a bit of harsh reality every once in a while. Not for malicious reasoning of course, but more to get them off their high horse, which even he needs sometimes.

Aku will resort to a tempering tone before actually physically harming someone, often choosing to cause environmental complications for foes before actually hurting them. Showing that even with the possibility of outright overpowering his opponents he shows self restraint but despite this thoughtfulness, once he is provoked and angry you will wish you hadn't done so. His personality becoming far more aggressive and showing far less restraint; Not to the point where he would obliterate an opponent, but to the point where his main goal is to end the conflict. He was raised on the streets after all, and if someone is trying to hurt you ‘street law’ says you hurt them first, and badly if necessary.

Speaking of the streets, Aku as a child was far less willing to listen to others as he is now and would often see himself as right and them as wrong. He felt like the world owed him something for all the hard ships he was put through and this sparked his thievery of others possessions; justifying his actions by saying those people could simply buy another one. While he wasn't willing to listen to others, his brother, Sun, could often influence his decision showing that he was more molded by his him than anyone while growing up.

He had to protect his younger sibling and if Sun was caught doing wrong, Aku would take the blame or help his sibling escape. Sun kept Aku grounded and level headed, teaching him to show compassion to others and molding him into the protector he is.

Bonds are essential in Aku’s mind, whether it be keeping close to his guild, or maintaining a relationship with his brother, it is important none the less. The desire to be loved by someone and build his own family is powerful for him and this can lead to his romantic tendencies to be manipulated; while strong and self-reliant in other aspects his heart can be easily wounded. This also makes the young wizard incredibly protective over his friends and family, and any wrong doing toward them is taken VERY personally; usually resulting in Aku’s wraith being summoned. Relying on his friends or brother to calm him as he has difficulty controlling his anger when he gets to that point.

Forced to mature much too quickly, Aku is still trying to discover who he really is. At first he was just a simple hoodlum who was looked down upon, but now that he has rich and famous parents people are drawn to him simply for existing. It's something that is hard for him to even think about without getting frustrated, but he's grown accustomed to distracting himself with his interests and training. After all, dwelling on the past doesn't allow for progress into a brighter future.


Likes:

• Art and Music: Aku has always been a fan of beautiful paintings on the walls of places he was deemed unfit to be in. The music that played so gently around him, and that feeling inspired him to love both art and music of all varieties.
  
• Magic and mythical creatures:  He has a deep love for magic, being a wizard, and thinks most forms of magic are pretty cool, even the creatures of legend and modern times. Some might think mythical creatures to be frightful or dangerous whereas Aku sees them as simply misunderstood.
  
• Ghost stories and horror: You'll never catch him saying no to a ghost story over a campfire or a scary movie night, Aku has loved them ever since he was a kid. Hell, even without a tv he would sit outside and gaze on through the windows of oblivious neighbors; seriously, the kid has a problem.
  
• Slushed drinks and summertime: What better time of the year than when the sun is blazing, the slushies are pouring and everyone's having a grand time? Sure he might show up dressed in all black, but he loves it just as much as everyone else.
  
• Weapons and training: Aku was seemingly born to be a fighter, given how quickly he takes to weapons and fighting. He loves training and fighting, with polearms and swords being favorites; daggers and chained weapons are a close second.
  
• Storms and heavy downpours: Something about storms and rain just bring him peace, no matter how violently they rage on. Rain is simply mesmerizing to him, a true force of nature.
  
• Mythology and reading: Aku loves books and especially books about mythology and the gods. He finds them to be simply fascinating.
  
• Swimming and water activities: With such a narrow and athletic build, it's no surprise Aku is an excellent swimmer and deep diver. He loves the open water, but if that's not available he's a master at water balloon fights!
  

Dislikes:

• BULLIES and uncooperative people: There is just something about people who belittle others and don't work with them that vexes his spirit. He can't stand to be around them for more than a second.
  
• Anti-magic rhetoric and extremist: With magic so prevalent and beneficial, Aku just thinks it's ridiculous and lame to live by such a sentiment.
  
• Politics and nobility: Speaking of lame and ridiculous, people of noble status and politics in general just ooze cringe.
  
• Spicy food and seafood: Aku detests spicy food, and the hotter it is the less likely you are to see him eat it. The same could be said for sea food, he won't be caught dead eating it.
  
• Thinking about his past: This one speaks for itself. When you were born into poverty with an abusive father, being reminded of your past can be a bit of a blow to your confidence.
  
• Tomatoes and olives: They. Are. Disgusting. No seriously, if the food has tomatoes and olives on it, or in it he will politely pass; save for pizza and ketchup.
  
• Insects and taxidermy: Insects are disgusting, not because of their appearance but because of what he's read about them. He actually thinks they're beautiful creatures but when it comes to actual interaction Aku will dismiss the notion by saying "beauty is often lethal".
  
• Wet bread and muffins: No one likes wet bread, but he knows best that it is absolutely repulsive. He feels the same way about muffins regardless of how perfectly they're baked.
  

Motivations:

• Power!: To become one of the most powerful wizards in the world in order to protect his loved ones and guild. It's been his goal since he was a child and he won't let up on it for even a minute.
  
• Harmony: Aku's love for mythical creatures is so great that he absolutely intends to find a way for them to co-exist with humans in harmony. He understands that not all manner of beasts can be reformed but the ones that can should always be given the chance.
  
• Oceans To help clean the oceans and lakes that have been polluted by man and monster alike is something he intends to do one day. To see them restored to their beautiful, pristine condition would be wonderful.
  
• Family: Aku wants nothing more than to create a family of his own with someone in the future, have a few kids and maybe retire on a nice island somewhere. Coming from a broken home has only enhanced this desire.
  

Fears:

• Claustrophobia: Enclosed spaces like underground caves or an endless narrow tunnel are the stuff of nightmares for Aku. He actually has had nightmares about those conditions and it often lead to a mini panic attack... needless to say he's terrified.
  
• Eaten Alive: Of all the ways you can go, Aku feels like being eaten alive by bugs or a giant cave dwelling monster would be the worst way to go. he doesn't want to be digested, ingested, or anything of the sort!
  
• Failure: Never becoming a powerful wizard or being able to protect the ones he loves would be something Aku could never forgive himself for. He has to achieve his goals and be better than what he used to believe about himself in order to be a true success.
  
• Loss: Losing his brother, the only true blood family member that he has left, would hurt him beyond repair. The loss of his guildmates, of his friends or of anyone is far too much for the young man to currently bare.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Violet
Skin Tone: Ivory
Appearance:

Guild: Meliora Vitae
Tattoo: Back of his neck
Tattoo Color: Black and white

Tobychu wrote:

Name: Aku Benkei
Gender: Male
Age: Twenty Two
Birthday: May 14th
Sexuality: Bisexual
Special Characteristics:
Aku has several piercings adorning his ivory flesh, including both his ear lobes, his top left cartilage, tongue, nipples, and septum.

Personality:
Aku is someone who cannot be described through some marvelous quote or a beautiful hymn, and is a rather difficult young man to pin down. Confidence irradiates from his being, yet he is more warm than condescending in nature; accepting people for who they are rather than creating false images in his head. He also doesn't seem to mind how you interpret him- if you do so at all -because no one can define him but himself.

Often times standing at his full height, with his arms crossed and his face expressionless, Aku can seem very inapproachable at times and had to learn to be this way. Living on the streets is hard on it's own, but it changes people and makes them ruthless... and he refused to be a victim. It's lead to some people calling him arrogant because of his lack of interest in petty debacles over trivial matters, and if verbally challenged will simply shrug you off with a snide or sarcastic comment. Unless you decide to escalate the situation...

Trying to stay in control of his emotions at all times, Aku is someone you can be assured will not react to any given situation or person with aggression. This has lead others to mistake his kindness for weakness, but the young wizard is far from as sweet as people think... Brutally honest and remorseless-ly so. Mainly so that he isn’t emotionally conflicted, but also because he feels like everyone could use a bit of harsh reality every once in a while. Not for malicious reasoning of course, but more to get them off their high horse, which even he needs sometimes.

Aku will resort to a tempering tone before actually physically harming someone, often choosing to cause environmental complications for foes before actually hurting them. Showing that even with the possibility of outright overpowering his opponents he shows self restraint but despite this thoughtfulness, once he is provoked and angry you will wish you hadn't done so. His personality becoming far more aggressive and showing far less restraint; Not to the point where he would obliterate an opponent, but to the point where his main goal is to end the conflict. He was raised on the streets after all, and if someone is trying to hurt you ‘street law’ says you hurt them first, and badly if necessary.

Speaking of the streets, Aku as a child was far less willing to listen to others as he is now and would often see himself as right and them as wrong. He felt like the world owed him something for all the hard ships he was put through and this sparked his thievery of others possessions; justifying his actions by saying those people could simply buy another one. While he wasn't willing to listen to others, his brother, Sun, could often influence his decision showing that he was more molded by his him than anyone while growing up.

He had to protect his younger sibling and if Sun was caught doing wrong, Aku would take the blame or help his sibling escape. Sun kept Aku grounded and level headed, teaching him to show compassion to others and molding him into the protector he is.

Bonds are essential in Aku’s mind, whether it be keeping close to his guild, or maintaining a relationship with his brother, it is important none the less. The desire to be loved by someone and build his own family is powerful for him and this can lead to his romantic tendencies to be manipulated; while strong and self-reliant in other aspects his heart can be easily wounded. This also makes the young wizard incredibly protective over his friends and family, and any wrong doing toward them is taken VERY personally; usually resulting in Aku’s wraith being summoned. Relying on his friends or brother to calm him as he has difficulty controlling his anger when he gets to that point.

Forced to mature much too quickly, Aku is still trying to discover who he really is. At first he was just a simple hoodlum who was looked down upon, but now that he has rich and famous parents people are drawn to him simply for existing. It's something that is hard for him to even think about without getting frustrated, but he's grown accustomed to distracting himself with his interests and training. After all, dwelling on the past doesn't allow for progress into a brighter future.


Likes:

• Art and Music: Aku has always been a fan of beautiful paintings on the walls of places he was deemed unfit to be in. The music that played so gently around him, and that feeling inspired him to love both art and music of all varieties.
  
• Magic and mythical creatures:  He has a deep love for magic, being a wizard, and thinks most forms of magic are pretty cool, even the creatures of legend and modern times. Some might think mythical creatures to be frightful or dangerous whereas Aku sees them as simply misunderstood.
  
• Ghost stories and horror: You'll never catch him saying no to a ghost story over a campfire or a scary movie night, Aku has loved them ever since he was a kid. Hell, even without a tv he would sit outside and gaze on through the windows of oblivious neighbors; seriously, the kid has a problem.
  
• Slushed drinks and summertime: What better time of the year than when the sun is blazing, the slushies are pouring and everyone's having a grand time? Sure he might show up dressed in all black, but he loves it just as much as everyone else.
  
• Weapons and training: Aku was seemingly born to be a fighter, given how quickly he takes to weapons and fighting. He loves training and fighting, with polearms and swords being favorites; daggers and chained weapons are a close second.
  
• Storms and heavy downpours: Something about storms and rain just bring him peace, no matter how violently they rage on. Rain is simply mesmerizing to him, a true force of nature.
  
• Mythology and reading: Aku loves books and especially books about mythology and the gods. He finds them to be simply fascinating.
  
• Swimming and water activities: With such a narrow and athletic build, it's no surprise Aku is an excellent swimmer and deep diver. He loves the open water, but if that's not available he's a master at water balloon fights!
  

Dislikes:

• BULLIES and uncooperative people: There is just something about people who belittle others and don't work with them that vexes his spirit. He can't stand to be around them for more than a second.
  
• Anti-magic rhetoric and extremist: With magic so prevalent and beneficial, Aku just thinks it's ridiculous and lame to live by such a sentiment.
  
• Politics and nobility: Speaking of lame and ridiculous, people of noble status and politics in general just ooze cringe.
  
• Spicy food and seafood: Aku detests spicy food, and the hotter it is the less likely you are to see him eat it. The same could be said for sea food, he won't be caught dead eating it.
  
• Thinking about his past: This one speaks for itself. When you were born into poverty with an abusive father, being reminded of your past can be a bit of a blow to your confidence.
  
• Tomatoes and olives: They. Are. Disgusting. No seriously, if the food has tomatoes and olives on it, or in it he will politely pass; save for pizza and ketchup.
  
• Insects and taxidermy: Insects are disgusting, not because of their appearance but because of what he's read about them. He actually thinks they're beautiful creatures but when it comes to actual interaction Aku will dismiss the notion by saying "beauty is often lethal".
  
• Wet bread and muffins: No one likes wet bread, but he knows best that it is absolutely repulsive. He feels the same way about muffins regardless of how perfectly they're baked.
  

Motivations:

• Power!: To become one of the most powerful wizards in the world in order to protect his loved ones and guild. It's been his goal since he was a child and he won't let up on it for even a minute.
  
• Harmony: Aku's love for mythical creatures is so great that he absolutely intends to find a way for them to co-exist with humans in harmony. He understands that not all manner of beasts can be reformed but the ones that can should always be given the chance.
  
• Oceans To help clean the oceans and lakes that have been polluted by man and monster alike is something he intends to do one day. To see them restored to their beautiful, pristine condition would be wonderful.
  
• Family: Aku wants nothing more than to create a family of his own with someone in the future, have a few kids and maybe retire on a nice island somewhere. Coming from a broken home has only enhanced this desire.
  

Fears:

• Claustrophobia: Enclosed spaces like underground caves or an endless narrow tunnel are the stuff of nightmares for Aku. He actually has had nightmares about those conditions and it often lead to a mini panic attack... needless to say he's terrified.
  
• Eaten Alive: Of all the ways you can go, Aku feels like being eaten alive by bugs or a giant cave dwelling monster would be the worst way to go. he doesn't want to be digested, ingested, or anything of the sort!
  
• Failure: Never becoming a powerful wizard or being able to protect the ones he loves would be something Aku could never forgive himself for. He has to achieve his goals and be better than what he used to believe about himself in order to be a true success.
  
• Loss: Losing his brother, the only true blood family member that he has left, would hurt him beyond repair. The loss of his guildmates, of his friends or of anyone is far too much for the young man to currently bare.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Violet
Skin Tone: Ivory
Appearance:

Guild: Meliora Vitae
Tattoo: Back of his neck
Tattoo Color: Black and white

Tobychu wrote:

Name: Aku Benkei
Gender: Male
Age: Twenty Two
Birthday: May 14th
Sexuality: Bisexual
Special Characteristics:
Aku has several piercings adorning his ivory flesh, including both his ear lobes, his top left cartilage, tongue, nipples, and septum.

Personality:
Aku is someone who cannot be described through some marvelous quote or a beautiful hymn, and is a rather difficult young man to pin down. Confidence irradiates from his being, yet he is more warm than condescending in nature; accepting people for who they are rather than creating false images in his head. He also doesn't seem to mind how you interpret him- if you do so at all -because no one can define him but himself.

Often times standing at his full height, with his arms crossed and his face expressionless, Aku can seem very inapproachable at times and had to learn to be this way. Living on the streets is hard on it's own, but it changes people and makes them ruthless... and he refused to be a victim. It's lead to some people calling him arrogant because of his lack of interest in petty debacles over trivial matters, and if verbally challenged will simply shrug you off with a snide or sarcastic comment. Unless you decide to escalate the situation...

Trying to stay in control of his emotions at all times, Aku is someone you can be assured will not react to any given situation or person with aggression. This has lead others to mistake his kindness for weakness, but the young wizard is far from as sweet as people think... Brutally honest and remorseless-ly so. Mainly so that he isn’t emotionally conflicted, but also because he feels like everyone could use a bit of harsh reality every once in a while. Not for malicious reasoning of course, but more to get them off their high horse, which even he needs sometimes.

Aku will resort to a tempering tone before actually physically harming someone, often choosing to cause environmental complications for foes before actually hurting them. Showing that even with the possibility of outright overpowering his opponents he shows self restraint but despite this thoughtfulness, once he is provoked and angry you will wish you hadn't done so. His personality becoming far more aggressive and showing far less restraint; Not to the point where he would obliterate an opponent, but to the point where his main goal is to end the conflict. He was raised on the streets after all, and if someone is trying to hurt you ‘street law’ says you hurt them first, and badly if necessary.

Speaking of the streets, Aku as a child was far less willing to listen to others as he is now and would often see himself as right and them as wrong. He felt like the world owed him something for all the hard ships he was put through and this sparked his thievery of others possessions; justifying his actions by saying those people could simply buy another one. While he wasn't willing to listen to others, his brother, Sun, could often influence his decision showing that he was more molded by his him than anyone while growing up.

He had to protect his younger sibling and if Sun was caught doing wrong, Aku would take the blame or help his sibling escape. Sun kept Aku grounded and level headed, teaching him to show compassion to others and molding him into the protector he is.

Bonds are essential in Aku’s mind, whether it be keeping close to his guild, or maintaining a relationship with his brother, it is important none the less. The desire to be loved by someone and build his own family is powerful for him and this can lead to his romantic tendencies to be manipulated; while strong and self-reliant in other aspects his heart can be easily wounded. This also makes the young wizard incredibly protective over his friends and family, and any wrong doing toward them is taken VERY personally; usually resulting in Aku’s wraith being summoned. Relying on his friends or brother to calm him as he has difficulty controlling his anger when he gets to that point.

Forced to mature much too quickly, Aku is still trying to discover who he really is. At first he was just a simple hoodlum who was looked down upon, but now that he has rich and famous parents people are drawn to him simply for existing. It's something that is hard for him to even think about without getting frustrated, but he's grown accustomed to distracting himself with his interests and training. After all, dwelling on the past doesn't allow for progress into a brighter future.


Likes:

• Art and Music: Aku has always been a fan of beautiful paintings on the walls of places he was deemed unfit to be in. The music that played so gently around him, and that feeling inspired him to love both art and music of all varieties.
  
• Magic and mythical creatures:  He has a deep love for magic, being a wizard, and thinks most forms of magic are pretty cool, even the creatures of legend and modern times. Some might think mythical creatures to be frightful or dangerous whereas Aku sees them as simply misunderstood.
  
• Ghost stories and horror: You'll never catch him saying no to a ghost story over a campfire or a scary movie night, Aku has loved them ever since he was a kid. Hell, even without a tv he would sit outside and gaze on through the windows of oblivious neighbors; seriously, the kid has a problem.
  
• Slushed drinks and summertime: What better time of the year than when the sun is blazing, the slushies are pouring and everyone's having a grand time? Sure he might show up dressed in all black, but he loves it just as much as everyone else.
  
• Weapons and training: Aku was seemingly born to be a fighter, given how quickly he takes to weapons and fighting. He loves training and fighting, with polearms and swords being favorites; daggers and chained weapons are a close second.
  
• Storms and heavy downpours: Something about storms and rain just bring him peace, no matter how violently they rage on. Rain is simply mesmerizing to him, a true force of nature.
  
• Mythology and reading: Aku loves books and especially books about mythology and the gods. He finds them to be simply fascinating.
  
• Swimming and water activities: With such a narrow and athletic build, it's no surprise Aku is an excellent swimmer and deep diver. He loves the open water, but if that's not available he's a master at water balloon fights!
  

Dislikes:

• BULLIES and uncooperative people: There is just something about people who belittle others and don't work with them that vexes his spirit. He can't stand to be around them for more than a second.
  
• Anti-magic rhetoric and extremist: With magic so prevalent and beneficial, Aku just thinks it's ridiculous and lame to live by such a sentiment.
  
• Politics and nobility: Speaking of lame and ridiculous, people of noble status and politics in general just ooze cringe.
  
• Spicy food and seafood: Aku detests spicy food, and the hotter it is the less likely you are to see him eat it. The same could be said for sea food, he won't be caught dead eating it.
  
• Thinking about his past: This one speaks for itself. When you were born into poverty with an abusive father, being reminded of your past can be a bit of a blow to your confidence.
  
• Tomatoes and olives: They. Are. Disgusting. No seriously, if the food has tomatoes and olives on it, or in it he will politely pass; save for pizza and ketchup.
  
• Insects and taxidermy: Insects are disgusting, not because of their appearance but because of what he's read about them. He actually thinks they're beautiful creatures but when it comes to actual interaction Aku will dismiss the notion by saying "beauty is often lethal".
  
• Wet bread and muffins: No one likes wet bread, but he knows best that it is absolutely repulsive. He feels the same way about muffins regardless of how perfectly they're baked.
  

Motivations:

• Power!: To become one of the most powerful wizards in the world in order to protect his loved ones and guild. It's been his goal since he was a child and he won't let up on it for even a minute.
  
• Harmony: Aku's love for mythical creatures is so great that he absolutely intends to find a way for them to co-exist with humans in harmony. He understands that not all manner of beasts can be reformed but the ones that can should always be given the chance.
  
• Oceans To help clean the oceans and lakes that have been polluted by man and monster alike is something he intends to do one day. To see them restored to their beautiful, pristine condition would be wonderful.
  
• Family: Aku wants nothing more than to create a family of his own with someone in the future, have a few kids and maybe retire on a nice island somewhere. Coming from a broken home has only enhanced this desire.
  

Fears:

• Claustrophobia: Enclosed spaces like underground caves or an endless narrow tunnel are the stuff of nightmares for Aku. He actually has had nightmares about those conditions and it often lead to a mini panic attack... needless to say he's terrified.
  
• Eaten Alive: Of all the ways you can go, Aku feels like being eaten alive by bugs or a giant cave dwelling monster would be the worst way to go. he doesn't want to be digested, ingested, or anything of the sort!
  
• Failure: Never becoming a powerful wizard or being able to protect the ones he loves would be something Aku could never forgive himself for. He has to achieve his goals and be better than what he used to believe about himself in order to be a true success.
  
• Loss: Losing his brother, the only true blood family member that he has left, would hurt him beyond repair. The loss of his guildmates, of his friends or of anyone is far too much for the young man to currently bare.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Violet
Skin Tone: Ivory
Appearance:

Guild: Meliora Vitae
Tattoo: Back of his neck
Tattoo Color: Black and white

Tobychu wrote:

Name: Aku Benkei
Gender: Male
Age: Twenty Two
Birthday: May 14th
Sexuality: Bisexual
Special Characteristics:
Aku has several piercings adorning his ivory flesh, including both his ear lobes, his top left cartilage, tongue, nipples, and septum.

Personality:
Aku is someone who cannot be described through some marvelous quote or a beautiful hymn, and is a rather difficult young man to pin down. Confidence irradiates from his being, yet he is more warm than condescending in nature; accepting people for who they are rather than creating false images in his head. He also doesn't seem to mind how you interpret him- if you do so at all -because no one can define him but himself.

Often times standing at his full height, with his arms crossed and his face expressionless, Aku can seem very inapproachable at times and had to learn to be this way. Living on the streets is hard on it's own, but it changes people and makes them ruthless... and he refused to be a victim. It's lead to some people calling him arrogant because of his lack of interest in petty debacles over trivial matters, and if verbally challenged will simply shrug you off with a snide or sarcastic comment. Unless you decide to escalate the situation...

Trying to stay in control of his emotions at all times, Aku is someone you can be assured will not react to any given situation or person with aggression. This has lead others to mistake his kindness for weakness, but the young wizard is far from as sweet as people think... Brutally honest and remorseless-ly so. Mainly so that he isn’t emotionally conflicted, but also because he feels like everyone could use a bit of harsh reality every once in a while. Not for malicious reasoning of course, but more to get them off their high horse, which even he needs sometimes.

Aku will resort to a tempering tone before actually physically harming someone, often choosing to cause environmental complications for foes before actually hurting them. Showing that even with the possibility of outright overpowering his opponents he shows self restraint but despite this thoughtfulness, once he is provoked and angry you will wish you hadn't done so. His personality becoming far more aggressive and showing far less restraint; Not to the point where he would obliterate an opponent, but to the point where his main goal is to end the conflict. He was raised on the streets after all, and if someone is trying to hurt you ‘street law’ says you hurt them first, and badly if necessary.

Speaking of the streets, Aku as a child was far less willing to listen to others as he is now and would often see himself as right and them as wrong. He felt like the world owed him something for all the hard ships he was put through and this sparked his thievery of others possessions; justifying his actions by saying those people could simply buy another one. While he wasn't willing to listen to others, his brother, Sun, could often influence his decision showing that he was more molded by his him than anyone while growing up.

He had to protect his younger sibling and if Sun was caught doing wrong, Aku would take the blame or help his sibling escape. Sun kept Aku grounded and level headed, teaching him to show compassion to others and molding him into the protector he is.

Bonds are essential in Aku’s mind, whether it be keeping close to his guild, or maintaining a relationship with his brother, it is important none the less. The desire to be loved by someone and build his own family is powerful for him and this can lead to his romantic tendencies to be manipulated; while strong and self-reliant in other aspects his heart can be easily wounded. This also makes the young wizard incredibly protective over his friends and family, and any wrong doing toward them is taken VERY personally; usually resulting in Aku’s wraith being summoned. Relying on his friends or brother to calm him as he has difficulty controlling his anger when he gets to that point.

Forced to mature much too quickly, Aku is still trying to discover who he really is. At first he was just a simple hoodlum who was looked down upon, but now that he has rich and famous parents people are drawn to him simply for existing. It's something that is hard for him to even think about without getting frustrated, but he's grown accustomed to distracting himself with his interests and training. After all, dwelling on the past doesn't allow for progress into a brighter future.


Likes:

• Art and Music: Aku has always been a fan of beautiful paintings on the walls of places he was deemed unfit to be in. The music that played so gently around him, and that feeling inspired him to love both art and music of all varieties.
  
• Magic and mythical creatures:  He has a deep love for magic, being a wizard, and thinks most forms of magic are pretty cool, even the creatures of legend and modern times. Some might think mythical creatures to be frightful or dangerous whereas Aku sees them as simply misunderstood.
  
• Ghost stories and horror: You'll never catch him saying no to a ghost story over a campfire or a scary movie night, Aku has loved them ever since he was a kid. Hell, even without a tv he would sit outside and gaze on through the windows of oblivious neighbors; seriously, the kid has a problem.
  
• Slushed drinks and summertime: What better time of the year than when the sun is blazing, the slushies are pouring and everyone's having a grand time? Sure he might show up dressed in all black, but he loves it just as much as everyone else.
  
• Weapons and training: Aku was seemingly born to be a fighter, given how quickly he takes to weapons and fighting. He loves training and fighting, with polearms and swords being favorites; daggers and chained weapons are a close second.
  
• Storms and heavy downpours: Something about storms and rain just bring him peace, no matter how violently they rage on. Rain is simply mesmerizing to him, a true force of nature.
  
• Mythology and reading: Aku loves books and especially books about mythology and the gods. He finds them to be simply fascinating.
  
• Swimming and water activities: With such a narrow and athletic build, it's no surprise Aku is an excellent swimmer and deep diver. He loves the open water, but if that's not available he's a master at water balloon fights!
  

Dislikes:

• BULLIES and uncooperative people: There is just something about people who belittle others and don't work with them that vexes his spirit. He can't stand to be around them for more than a second.
  
• Anti-magic rhetoric and extremist: With magic so prevalent and beneficial, Aku just thinks it's ridiculous and lame to live by such a sentiment.
  
• Politics and nobility: Speaking of lame and ridiculous, people of noble status and politics in general just ooze cringe.
  
• Spicy food and seafood: Aku detests spicy food, and the hotter it is the less likely you are to see him eat it. The same could be said for sea food, he won't be caught dead eating it.
  
• Thinking about his past: This one speaks for itself. When you were born into poverty with an abusive father, being reminded of your past can be a bit of a blow to your confidence.
  
• Tomatoes and olives: They. Are. Disgusting. No seriously, if the food has tomatoes and olives on it, or in it he will politely pass; save for pizza and ketchup.
  
• Insects and taxidermy: Insects are disgusting, not because of their appearance but because of what he's read about them. He actually thinks they're beautiful creatures but when it comes to actual interaction Aku will dismiss the notion by saying "beauty is often lethal".
  
• Wet bread and muffins: No one likes wet bread, but he knows best that it is absolutely repulsive. He feels the same way about muffins regardless of how perfectly they're baked.
  

Motivations:

• Power!: To become one of the most powerful wizards in the world in order to protect his loved ones and guild. It's been his goal since he was a child and he won't let up on it for even a minute.
  
• Harmony: Aku's love for mythical creatures is so great that he absolutely intends to find a way for them to co-exist with humans in harmony. He understands that not all manner of beasts can be reformed but the ones that can should always be given the chance.
  
• Oceans To help clean the oceans and lakes that have been polluted by man and monster alike is something he intends to do one day. To see them restored to their beautiful, pristine condition would be wonderful.
  
• Family: Aku wants nothing more than to create a family of his own with someone in the future, have a few kids and maybe retire on a nice island somewhere. Coming from a broken home has only enhanced this desire.
  

Fears:

• Claustrophobia: Enclosed spaces like underground caves or an endless narrow tunnel are the stuff of nightmares for Aku. He actually has had nightmares about those conditions and it often lead to a mini panic attack... needless to say he's terrified.
  
• Eaten Alive: Of all the ways you can go, Aku feels like being eaten alive by bugs or a giant cave dwelling monster would be the worst way to go. he doesn't want to be digested, ingested, or anything of the sort!
  
• Failure: Never becoming a powerful wizard or being able to protect the ones he loves would be something Aku could never forgive himself for. He has to achieve his goals and be better than what he used to believe about himself in order to be a true success.
  
• Loss: Losing his brother, the only true blood family member that he has left, would hurt him beyond repair. The loss of his guildmates, of his friends or of anyone is far too much for the young man to currently bare.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Violet
Skin Tone: Ivory
Appearance:

Guild: Meliora Vitae
Tattoo: Back of his neck
Tattoo Color: Black and white

Tobychu wrote:

Name: Aku Benkei
Gender: Male
Age: Twenty Two
Birthday: May 14th
Sexuality: Bisexual
Special Characteristics:
Aku has several piercings adorning his ivory flesh, including both his ear lobes, his top left cartilage, tongue, nipples, and septum.

Personality:
Aku is someone who cannot be described through some marvelous quote or a beautiful hymn, and is a rather difficult young man to pin down. Confidence irradiates from his being, yet he is more warm than condescending in nature; accepting people for who they are rather than creating false images in his head. He also doesn't seem to mind how you interpret him- if you do so at all -because no one can define him but himself.

Often times standing at his full height, with his arms crossed and his face expressionless, Aku can seem very inapproachable at times and had to learn to be this way. Living on the streets is hard on it's own, but it changes people and makes them ruthless... and he refused to be a victim. It's lead to some people calling him arrogant because of his lack of interest in petty debacles over trivial matters, and if verbally challenged will simply shrug you off with a snide or sarcastic comment. Unless you decide to escalate the situation...

Trying to stay in control of his emotions at all times, Aku is someone you can be assured will not react to any given situation or person with aggression. This has lead others to mistake his kindness for weakness, but the young wizard is far from as sweet as people think... Brutally honest and remorseless-ly so. Mainly so that he isn’t emotionally conflicted, but also because he feels like everyone could use a bit of harsh reality every once in a while. Not for malicious reasoning of course, but more to get them off their high horse, which even he needs sometimes.

Aku will resort to a tempering tone before actually physically harming someone, often choosing to cause environmental complications for foes before actually hurting them. Showing that even with the possibility of outright overpowering his opponents he shows self restraint but despite this thoughtfulness, once he is provoked and angry you will wish you hadn't done so. His personality becoming far more aggressive and showing far less restraint; Not to the point where he would obliterate an opponent, but to the point where his main goal is to end the conflict. He was raised on the streets after all, and if someone is trying to hurt you ‘street law’ says you hurt them first, and badly if necessary.

Speaking of the streets, Aku as a child was far less willing to listen to others as he is now and would often see himself as right and them as wrong. He felt like the world owed him something for all the hard ships he was put through and this sparked his thievery of others possessions; justifying his actions by saying those people could simply buy another one. While he wasn't willing to listen to others, his brother, Sun, could often influence his decision showing that he was more molded by his him than anyone while growing up.

He had to protect his younger sibling and if Sun was caught doing wrong, Aku would take the blame or help his sibling escape. Sun kept Aku grounded and level headed, teaching him to show compassion to others and molding him into the protector he is.

Bonds are essential in Aku’s mind, whether it be keeping close to his guild, or maintaining a relationship with his brother, it is important none the less. The desire to be loved by someone and build his own family is powerful for him and this can lead to his romantic tendencies to be manipulated; while strong and self-reliant in other aspects his heart can be easily wounded. This also makes the young wizard incredibly protective over his friends and family, and any wrong doing toward them is taken VERY personally; usually resulting in Aku’s wraith being summoned. Relying on his friends or brother to calm him as he has difficulty controlling his anger when he gets to that point.

Forced to mature much too quickly, Aku is still trying to discover who he really is. At first he was just a simple hoodlum who was looked down upon, but now that he has rich and famous parents people are drawn to him simply for existing. It's something that is hard for him to even think about without getting frustrated, but he's grown accustomed to distracting himself with his interests and training. After all, dwelling on the past doesn't allow for progress into a brighter future.


Likes:

• Art and Music: Aku has always been a fan of beautiful paintings on the walls of places he was deemed unfit to be in. The music that played so gently around him, and that feeling inspired him to love both art and music of all varieties.
  
• Magic and mythical creatures:  He has a deep love for magic, being a wizard, and thinks most forms of magic are pretty cool, even the creatures of legend and modern times. Some might think mythical creatures to be frightful or dangerous whereas Aku sees them as simply misunderstood.
  
• Ghost stories and horror: You'll never catch him saying no to a ghost story over a campfire or a scary movie night, Aku has loved them ever since he was a kid. Hell, even without a tv he would sit outside and gaze on through the windows of oblivious neighbors; seriously, the kid has a problem.
  
• Slushed drinks and summertime: What better time of the year than when the sun is blazing, the slushies are pouring and everyone's having a grand time? Sure he might show up dressed in all black, but he loves it just as much as everyone else.
  
• Weapons and training: Aku was seemingly born to be a fighter, given how quickly he takes to weapons and fighting. He loves training and fighting, with polearms and swords being favorites; daggers and chained weapons are a close second.
  
• Storms and heavy downpours: Something about storms and rain just bring him peace, no matter how violently they rage on. Rain is simply mesmerizing to him, a true force of nature.
  
• Mythology and reading: Aku loves books and especially books about mythology and the gods. He finds them to be simply fascinating.
  
• Swimming and water activities: With such a narrow and athletic build, it's no surprise Aku is an excellent swimmer and deep diver. He loves the open water, but if that's not available he's a master at water balloon fights!
  

Dislikes:

• BULLIES and uncooperative people: There is just something about people who belittle others and don't work with them that vexes his spirit. He can't stand to be around them for more than a second.
  
• Anti-magic rhetoric and extremist: With magic so prevalent and beneficial, Aku just thinks it's ridiculous and lame to live by such a sentiment.
  
• Politics and nobility: Speaking of lame and ridiculous, people of noble status and politics in general just ooze cringe.
  
• Spicy food and seafood: Aku detests spicy food, and the hotter it is the less likely you are to see him eat it. The same could be said for sea food, he won't be caught dead eating it.
  
• Thinking about his past: This one speaks for itself. When you were born into poverty with an abusive father, being reminded of your past can be a bit of a blow to your confidence.
  
• Tomatoes and olives: They. Are. Disgusting. No seriously, if the food has tomatoes and olives on it, or in it he will politely pass; save for pizza and ketchup.
  
• Insects and taxidermy: Insects are disgusting, not because of their appearance but because of what he's read about them. He actually thinks they're beautiful creatures but when it comes to actual interaction Aku will dismiss the notion by saying "beauty is often lethal".
  
• Wet bread and muffins: No one likes wet bread, but he knows best that it is absolutely repulsive. He feels the same way about muffins regardless of how perfectly they're baked.
  

Motivations:

• Power!: To become one of the most powerful wizards in the world in order to protect his loved ones and guild. It's been his goal since he was a child and he won't let up on it for even a minute.
  
• Harmony: Aku's love for mythical creatures is so great that he absolutely intends to find a way for them to co-exist with humans in harmony. He understands that not all manner of beasts can be reformed but the ones that can should always be given the chance.
  
• Oceans To help clean the oceans and lakes that have been polluted by man and monster alike is something he intends to do one day. To see them restored to their beautiful, pristine condition would be wonderful.
  
• Family: Aku wants nothing more than to create a family of his own with someone in the future, have a few kids and maybe retire on a nice island somewhere. Coming from a broken home has only enhanced this desire.
  

Fears:

• Claustrophobia: Enclosed spaces like underground caves or an endless narrow tunnel are the stuff of nightmares for Aku. He actually has had nightmares about those conditions and it often lead to a mini panic attack... needless to say he's terrified.
  
• Eaten Alive: Of all the ways you can go, Aku feels like being eaten alive by bugs or a giant cave dwelling monster would be the worst way to go. he doesn't want to be digested, ingested, or anything of the sort!
  
• Failure: Never becoming a powerful wizard or being able to protect the ones he loves would be something Aku could never forgive himself for. He has to achieve his goals and be better than what he used to believe about himself in order to be a true success.
  
• Loss: Losing his brother, the only true blood family member that he has left, would hurt him beyond repair. The loss of his guildmates, of his friends or of anyone is far too much for the young man to currently bare.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Violet
Skin Tone: Ivory
Appearance:

Guild: Meliora Vitae
Tattoo: Back of his neck
Tattoo Color: Black and white

Tobychu wrote:

Name: Aku Benkei
Gender: Male
Age: Twenty Two
Birthday: May 14th
Sexuality: Bisexual
Special Characteristics:
Aku has several piercings adorning his ivory flesh, including both his ear lobes, his top left cartilage, tongue, nipples, and septum.

Personality:
Aku is someone who cannot be described through some marvelous quote or a beautiful hymn, and is a rather difficult young man to pin down. Confidence irradiates from his being, yet he is more warm than condescending in nature; accepting people for who they are rather than creating false images in his head. He also doesn't seem to mind how you interpret him- if you do so at all -because no one can define him but himself.

Often times standing at his full height, with his arms crossed and his face expressionless, Aku can seem very inapproachable at times and had to learn to be this way. Living on the streets is hard on it's own, but it changes people and makes them ruthless... and he refused to be a victim. It's lead to some people calling him arrogant because of his lack of interest in petty debacles over trivial matters, and if verbally challenged will simply shrug you off with a snide or sarcastic comment. Unless you decide to escalate the situation...

Trying to stay in control of his emotions at all times, Aku is someone you can be assured will not react to any given situation or person with aggression. This has lead others to mistake his kindness for weakness, but the young wizard is far from as sweet as people think... Brutally honest and remorseless-ly so. Mainly so that he isn’t emotionally conflicted, but also because he feels like everyone could use a bit of harsh reality every once in a while. Not for malicious reasoning of course, but more to get them off their high horse, which even he needs sometimes.

Aku will resort to a tempering tone before actually physically harming someone, often choosing to cause environmental complications for foes before actually hurting them. Showing that even with the possibility of outright overpowering his opponents he shows self restraint but despite this thoughtfulness, once he is provoked and angry you will wish you hadn't done so. His personality becoming far more aggressive and showing far less restraint; Not to the point where he would obliterate an opponent, but to the point where his main goal is to end the conflict. He was raised on the streets after all, and if someone is trying to hurt you ‘street law’ says you hurt them first, and badly if necessary.

Speaking of the streets, Aku as a child was far less willing to listen to others as he is now and would often see himself as right and them as wrong. He felt like the world owed him something for all the hard ships he was put through and this sparked his thievery of others possessions; justifying his actions by saying those people could simply buy another one. While he wasn't willing to listen to others, his brother, Sun, could often influence his decision showing that he was more molded by his him than anyone while growing up.

He had to protect his younger sibling and if Sun was caught doing wrong, Aku would take the blame or help his sibling escape. Sun kept Aku grounded and level headed, teaching him to show compassion to others and molding him into the protector he is.

Bonds are essential in Aku’s mind, whether it be keeping close to his guild, or maintaining a relationship with his brother, it is important none the less. The desire to be loved by someone and build his own family is powerful for him and this can lead to his romantic tendencies to be manipulated; while strong and self-reliant in other aspects his heart can be easily wounded. This also makes the young wizard incredibly protective over his friends and family, and any wrong doing toward them is taken VERY personally; usually resulting in Aku’s wraith being summoned. Relying on his friends or brother to calm him as he has difficulty controlling his anger when he gets to that point.

Forced to mature much too quickly, Aku is still trying to discover who he really is. At first he was just a simple hoodlum who was looked down upon, but now that he has rich and famous parents people are drawn to him simply for existing. It's something that is hard for him to even think about without getting frustrated, but he's grown accustomed to distracting himself with his interests and training. After all, dwelling on the past doesn't allow for progress into a brighter future.


Likes:

• Art and Music: Aku has always been a fan of beautiful paintings on the walls of places he was deemed unfit to be in. The music that played so gently around him, and that feeling inspired him to love both art and music of all varieties.
  
• Magic and mythical creatures:  He has a deep love for magic, being a wizard, and thinks most forms of magic are pretty cool, even the creatures of legend and modern times. Some might think mythical creatures to be frightful or dangerous whereas Aku sees them as simply misunderstood.
  
• Ghost stories and horror: You'll never catch him saying no to a ghost story over a campfire or a scary movie night, Aku has loved them ever since he was a kid. Hell, even without a tv he would sit outside and gaze on through the windows of oblivious neighbors; seriously, the kid has a problem.
  
• Slushed drinks and summertime: What better time of the year than when the sun is blazing, the slushies are pouring and everyone's having a grand time? Sure he might show up dressed in all black, but he loves it just as much as everyone else.
  
• Weapons and training: Aku was seemingly born to be a fighter, given how quickly he takes to weapons and fighting. He loves training and fighting, with polearms and swords being favorites; daggers and chained weapons are a close second.
  
• Storms and heavy downpours: Something about storms and rain just bring him peace, no matter how violently they rage on. Rain is simply mesmerizing to him, a true force of nature.
  
• Mythology and reading: Aku loves books and especially books about mythology and the gods. He finds them to be simply fascinating.
  
• Swimming and water activities: With such a narrow and athletic build, it's no surprise Aku is an excellent swimmer and deep diver. He loves the open water, but if that's not available he's a master at water balloon fights!
  

Dislikes:

• BULLIES and uncooperative people: There is just something about people who belittle others and don't work with them that vexes his spirit. He can't stand to be around them for more than a second.
  
• Anti-magic rhetoric and extremist: With magic so prevalent and beneficial, Aku just thinks it's ridiculous and lame to live by such a sentiment.
  
• Politics and nobility: Speaking of lame and ridiculous, people of noble status and politics in general just ooze cringe.
  
• Spicy food and seafood: Aku detests spicy food, and the hotter it is the less likely you are to see him eat it. The same could be said for sea food, he won't be caught dead eating it.
  
• Thinking about his past: This one speaks for itself. When you were born into poverty with an abusive father, being reminded of your past can be a bit of a blow to your confidence.
  
• Tomatoes and olives: They. Are. Disgusting. No seriously, if the food has tomatoes and olives on it, or in it he will politely pass; save for pizza and ketchup.
  
• Insects and taxidermy: Insects are disgusting, not because of their appearance but because of what he's read about them. He actually thinks they're beautiful creatures but when it comes to actual interaction Aku will dismiss the notion by saying "beauty is often lethal".
  
• Wet bread and muffins: No one likes wet bread, but he knows best that it is absolutely repulsive. He feels the same way about muffins regardless of how perfectly they're baked.
  

Motivations:

• Power!: To become one of the most powerful wizards in the world in order to protect his loved ones and guild. It's been his goal since he was a child and he won't let up on it for even a minute.
  
• Harmony: Aku's love for mythical creatures is so great that he absolutely intends to find a way for them to co-exist with humans in harmony. He understands that not all manner of beasts can be reformed but the ones that can should always be given the chance.
  
• Oceans To help clean the oceans and lakes that have been polluted by man and monster alike is something he intends to do one day. To see them restored to their beautiful, pristine condition would be wonderful.
  
• Family: Aku wants nothing more than to create a family of his own with someone in the future, have a few kids and maybe retire on a nice island somewhere. Coming from a broken home has only enhanced this desire.
  

Fears:

• Claustrophobia: Enclosed spaces like underground caves or an endless narrow tunnel are the stuff of nightmares for Aku. He actually has had nightmares about those conditions and it often lead to a mini panic attack... needless to say he's terrified.
  
• Eaten Alive: Of all the ways you can go, Aku feels like being eaten alive by bugs or a giant cave dwelling monster would be the worst way to go. he doesn't want to be digested, ingested, or anything of the sort!
  
• Failure: Never becoming a powerful wizard or being able to protect the ones he loves would be something Aku could never forgive himself for. He has to achieve his goals and be better than what he used to believe about himself in order to be a true success.
  
• Loss: Losing his brother, the only true blood family member that he has left, would hurt him beyond repair. The loss of his guildmates, of his friends or of anyone is far too much for the young man to currently bare.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Violet
Skin Tone: Ivory
Appearance:

Guild: Meliora Vitae
Tattoo: Back of his neck
Tattoo Color: Black and white

Tobychu wrote:

Name: Aku Benkei
Gender: Male
Age: Twenty Two
Birthday: May 14th
Sexuality: Bisexual
Special Characteristics:
Aku has several piercings adorning his ivory flesh, including both his ear lobes, his top left cartilage, tongue, nipples, and septum.

Personality:
Aku is someone who cannot be described through some marvelous quote or a beautiful hymn, and is a rather difficult young man to pin down. Confidence irradiates from his being, yet he is more warm than condescending in nature; accepting people for who they are rather than creating false images in his head. He also doesn't seem to mind how you interpret him- if you do so at all -because no one can define him but himself.

Often times standing at his full height, with his arms crossed and his face expressionless, Aku can seem very inapproachable at times and had to learn to be this way. Living on the streets is hard on it's own, but it changes people and makes them ruthless... and he refused to be a victim. It's lead to some people calling him arrogant because of his lack of interest in petty debacles over trivial matters, and if verbally challenged will simply shrug you off with a snide or sarcastic comment. Unless you decide to escalate the situation...

Trying to stay in control of his emotions at all times, Aku is someone you can be assured will not react to any given situation or person with aggression. This has lead others to mistake his kindness for weakness, but the young wizard is far from as sweet as people think... Brutally honest and remorseless-ly so. Mainly so that he isn’t emotionally conflicted, but also because he feels like everyone could use a bit of harsh reality every once in a while. Not for malicious reasoning of course, but more to get them off their high horse, which even he needs sometimes.

Aku will resort to a tempering tone before actually physically harming someone, often choosing to cause environmental complications for foes before actually hurting them. Showing that even with the possibility of outright overpowering his opponents he shows self restraint but despite this thoughtfulness, once he is provoked and angry you will wish you hadn't done so. His personality becoming far more aggressive and showing far less restraint; Not to the point where he would obliterate an opponent, but to the point where his main goal is to end the conflict. He was raised on the streets after all, and if someone is trying to hurt you ‘street law’ says you hurt them first, and badly if necessary.

Speaking of the streets, Aku as a child was far less willing to listen to others as he is now and would often see himself as right and them as wrong. He felt like the world owed him something for all the hard ships he was put through and this sparked his thievery of others possessions; justifying his actions by saying those people could simply buy another one. While he wasn't willing to listen to others, his brother, Sun, could often influence his decision showing that he was more molded by his him than anyone while growing up.

He had to protect his younger sibling and if Sun was caught doing wrong, Aku would take the blame or help his sibling escape. Sun kept Aku grounded and level headed, teaching him to show compassion to others and molding him into the protector he is.

Bonds are essential in Aku’s mind, whether it be keeping close to his guild, or maintaining a relationship with his brother, it is important none the less. The desire to be loved by someone and build his own family is powerful for him and this can lead to his romantic tendencies to be manipulated; while strong and self-reliant in other aspects his heart can be easily wounded. This also makes the young wizard incredibly protective over his friends and family, and any wrong doing toward them is taken VERY personally; usually resulting in Aku’s wraith being summoned. Relying on his friends or brother to calm him as he has difficulty controlling his anger when he gets to that point.

Forced to mature much too quickly, Aku is still trying to discover who he really is. At first he was just a simple hoodlum who was looked down upon, but now that he has rich and famous parents people are drawn to him simply for existing. It's something that is hard for him to even think about without getting frustrated, but he's grown accustomed to distracting himself with his interests and training. After all, dwelling on the past doesn't allow for progress into a brighter future.


Likes:

• Art and Music: Aku has always been a fan of beautiful paintings on the walls of places he was deemed unfit to be in. The music that played so gently around him, and that feeling inspired him to love both art and music of all varieties.
  
• Magic and mythical creatures:  He has a deep love for magic, being a wizard, and thinks most forms of magic are pretty cool, even the creatures of legend and modern times. Some might think mythical creatures to be frightful or dangerous whereas Aku sees them as simply misunderstood.
  
• Ghost stories and horror: You'll never catch him saying no to a ghost story over a campfire or a scary movie night, Aku has loved them ever since he was a kid. Hell, even without a tv he would sit outside and gaze on through the windows of oblivious neighbors; seriously, the kid has a problem.
  
• Slushed drinks and summertime: What better time of the year than when the sun is blazing, the slushies are pouring and everyone's having a grand time? Sure he might show up dressed in all black, but he loves it just as much as everyone else.
  
• Weapons and training: Aku was seemingly born to be a fighter, given how quickly he takes to weapons and fighting. He loves training and fighting, with polearms and swords being favorites; daggers and chained weapons are a close second.
  
• Storms and heavy downpours: Something about storms and rain just bring him peace, no matter how violently they rage on. Rain is simply mesmerizing to him, a true force of nature.
  
• Mythology and reading: Aku loves books and especially books about mythology and the gods. He finds them to be simply fascinating.
  
• Swimming and water activities: With such a narrow and athletic build, it's no surprise Aku is an excellent swimmer and deep diver. He loves the open water, but if that's not available he's a master at water balloon fights!
  

Dislikes:

• BULLIES and uncooperative people: There is just something about people who belittle others and don't work with them that vexes his spirit. He can't stand to be around them for more than a second.
  
• Anti-magic rhetoric and extremist: With magic so prevalent and beneficial, Aku just thinks it's ridiculous and lame to live by such a sentiment.
  
• Politics and nobility: Speaking of lame and ridiculous, people of noble status and politics in general just ooze cringe.
  
• Spicy food and seafood: Aku detests spicy food, and the hotter it is the less likely you are to see him eat it. The same could be said for sea food, he won't be caught dead eating it.
  
• Thinking about his past: This one speaks for itself. When you were born into poverty with an abusive father, being reminded of your past can be a bit of a blow to your confidence.
  
• Tomatoes and olives: They. Are. Disgusting. No seriously, if the food has tomatoes and olives on it, or in it he will politely pass; save for pizza and ketchup.
  
• Insects and taxidermy: Insects are disgusting, not because of their appearance but because of what he's read about them. He actually thinks they're beautiful creatures but when it comes to actual interaction Aku will dismiss the notion by saying "beauty is often lethal".
  
• Wet bread and muffins: No one likes wet bread, but he knows best that it is absolutely repulsive. He feels the same way about muffins regardless of how perfectly they're baked.
  

Motivations:

• Power!: To become one of the most powerful wizards in the world in order to protect his loved ones and guild. It's been his goal since he was a child and he won't let up on it for even a minute.
  
• Harmony: Aku's love for mythical creatures is so great that he absolutely intends to find a way for them to co-exist with humans in harmony. He understands that not all manner of beasts can be reformed but the ones that can should always be given the chance.
  
• Oceans To help clean the oceans and lakes that have been polluted by man and monster alike is something he intends to do one day. To see them restored to their beautiful, pristine condition would be wonderful.
  
• Family: Aku wants nothing more than to create a family of his own with someone in the future, have a few kids and maybe retire on a nice island somewhere. Coming from a broken home has only enhanced this desire.
  

Fears:

• Claustrophobia: Enclosed spaces like underground caves or an endless narrow tunnel are the stuff of nightmares for Aku. He actually has had nightmares about those conditions and it often lead to a mini panic attack... needless to say he's terrified.
  
• Eaten Alive: Of all the ways you can go, Aku feels like being eaten alive by bugs or a giant cave dwelling monster would be the worst way to go. he doesn't want to be digested, ingested, or anything of the sort!
  
• Failure: Never becoming a powerful wizard or being able to protect the ones he loves would be something Aku could never forgive himself for. He has to achieve his goals and be better than what he used to believe about himself in order to be a true success.
  
• Loss: Losing his brother, the only true blood family member that he has left, would hurt him beyond repair. The loss of his guildmates, of his friends or of anyone is far too much for the young man to currently bare.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Ivory
Appearance:

Guild: Silver Wolf
Tattoo: Left clavicle
Tattoo Color: Jade

Please include the faction portion of the application. I think factions were introduced after you left last, so this is really just a matter of bringing your character app up to date with the new format. If you don't wish to join a faction, you can just put "N/A" or leave those sections blank, but we would still like that portion in there. You can find the coding here.

Tobychu wrote:

Name: Aku Benkei
Gender: Male
Age: Twenty Two
Birthday: May 14th
Sexuality: Bisexual
Special Characteristics:
Aku has several piercings adorning his ivory flesh, including both his ear lobes, his top left cartilage, tongue, nipples, and septum.

Personality:
Aku is someone who cannot be described through some marvelous quote or a beautiful hymn, and is a rather difficult young man to pin down. Confidence irradiates from his being, yet he is more warm than condescending in nature; accepting people for who they are rather than creating false images in his head. He also doesn't seem to mind how you interpret him- if you do so at all -because no one can define him but himself.

Often times standing at his full height, with his arms crossed and his face expressionless, Aku can seem very inapproachable at times and had to learn to be this way. Living on the streets is hard on it's own, but it changes people and makes them ruthless... and he refused to be a victim. It's lead to some people calling him arrogant because of his lack of interest in petty debacles over trivial matters, and if verbally challenged will simply shrug you off with a snide or sarcastic comment. Unless you decide to escalate the situation...

Trying to stay in control of his emotions at all times, Aku is someone you can be assured will not react to any given situation or person with aggression. This has lead others to mistake his kindness for weakness, but the young wizard is far from as sweet as people think... Brutally honest and remorseless-ly so. Mainly so that he isn’t emotionally conflicted, but also because he feels like everyone could use a bit of harsh reality every once in a while. Not for malicious reasoning of course, but more to get them off their high horse, which even he needs sometimes.

Aku will resort to a tempering tone before actually physically harming someone, often choosing to cause environmental complications for foes before actually hurting them. Showing that even with the possibility of outright overpowering his opponents he shows self restraint but despite this thoughtfulness, once he is provoked and angry you will wish you hadn't done so. His personality becoming far more aggressive and showing far less restraint; Not to the point where he would obliterate an opponent, but to the point where his main goal is to end the conflict. He was raised on the streets after all, and if someone is trying to hurt you ‘street law’ says you hurt them first, and badly if necessary.

Speaking of the streets, Aku as a child was far less willing to listen to others as he is now and would often see himself as right and them as wrong. He felt like the world owed him something for all the hard ships he was put through and this sparked his thievery of others possessions; justifying his actions by saying those people could simply buy another one. While he wasn't willing to listen to others, his brother, Sun, could often influence his decision showing that he was more molded by him than anyone while growing up.

He had to protect his younger sibling and if Sun was caught doing wrong, Aku would take the blame or help his sibling escape. Sun kept Aku grounded and level headed, teaching him to show compassion to others and molding him into the protector he is.

Bonds are essential in Aku’s mind, whether it be keeping close to his guild, or maintaining a relationship with his brother, it is important none the less. The desire to be loved by someone and build his own family is powerful for him and this can lead to his romantic tendencies to be manipulated; while strong and self-reliant in other aspects his heart can be easily wounded. This also makes the young wizard incredibly protective over his friends and family, and any wrong doing toward them is taken VERY personally; usually resulting in Aku’s wraith being summoned. Relying on his friends or brother to calm him as he has difficulty controlling his anger when he gets to that point.

Forced to mature much too quickly, Aku is still trying to discover who he really is. At first he was just a simple hoodlum who was looked down upon, but now that he has rich and famous parents people are drawn to him simply for existing. It's something that is hard for him to even think about without getting frustrated, but he's grown accustomed to distracting himself with his interests and training. After all, dwelling on the past doesn't allow for progress into a brighter future.


Likes:

• Art and Music: Aku has always been a fan of beautiful paintings on the walls of places he was deemed unfit to be in. The music that played so gently around him, and that feeling inspired him to love both art and music of all varieties.
  
• Magic and mythical creatures:  He has a deep love for magic, being a wizard, and thinks most forms of magic are pretty cool, even the creatures of legend and modern times. Some might think mythical creatures to be frightful or dangerous whereas Aku sees them as simply misunderstood.
  
• Ghost stories and horror: You'll never catch him saying no to a ghost story over a campfire or a scary movie night, Aku has loved them ever since he was a kid. Hell, even without a tv he would sit outside and gaze on through the windows of oblivious neighbors; seriously, the kid has a problem.
  
• Slushed drinks and summertime: What better time of the year than when the sun is blazing, the slushies are pouring and everyone's having a grand time? Sure he might show up dressed in all black, but he loves it just as much as everyone else.
  
• Weapons and training: Aku was seemingly born to be a fighter, given how quickly he takes to weapons and fighting. He loves training and fighting, with polearms and swords being favorites; daggers and chained weapons are a close second.
  
• Storms and heavy downpours: Something about storms and rain just bring him peace, no matter how violently they rage on. Rain is simply mesmerizing to him, a true force of nature.
  
• Mythology and reading: Aku loves books and especially books about mythology and the gods. He finds them to be simply fascinating.
  
• Swimming and water activities: With such a narrow and athletic build, it's no surprise Aku is an excellent swimmer and deep diver. He loves the open water, but if that's not available he's a master at water balloon fights!
  

Dislikes:

• BULLIES and uncooperative people: There is just something about people who belittle others and don't work with them that vexes his spirit. He can't stand to be around them for more than a second.
  
• Anti-magic rhetoric and extremist: With magic so prevalent and beneficial, Aku just thinks it's ridiculous and lame to live by such a sentiment.
  
• Politics and nobility: Speaking of lame and ridiculous, people of noble status and politics in general just ooze cringe.
  
• Spicy food and seafood: Aku detests spicy food, and the hotter it is the less likely you are to see him eat it. The same could be said for sea food, he won't be caught dead eating it.
  
• Thinking about his past: This one speaks for itself. When you were born into poverty with an abusive father, being reminded of your past can be a bit of a blow to your confidence.
  
• Tomatoes and olives: They. Are. Disgusting. No seriously, if the food has tomatoes and olives on it, or in it he will politely pass; save for pizza and ketchup.
  
• Insects and taxidermy: Insects are disgusting, not because of their appearance but because of what he's read about them. He actually thinks they're beautiful creatures but when it comes to actual interaction Aku will dismiss the notion by saying "beauty is often lethal".
  
• Wet bread and muffins: No one likes wet bread, but he knows best that it is absolutely repulsive. He feels the same way about muffins regardless of how perfectly they're baked.
  

Motivations:

• Power!: To become one of the most powerful wizards in the world in order to protect his loved ones and guild. It's been his goal since he was a child and he won't let up on it for even a minute.
  
• Harmony: Aku's love for mythical creatures is so great that he absolutely intends to find a way for them to co-exist with humans in harmony. He understands that not all manner of beasts can be reformed but the ones that can should always be given the chance.
  
• Oceans To help clean the oceans and lakes that have been polluted by man and monster alike is something he intends to do one day. To see them restored to their beautiful, pristine condition would be wonderful.
  
• Family: Aku wants nothing more than to create a family of his own with someone in the future, have a few kids and maybe retire on a nice island somewhere. Coming from a broken home has only enhanced this desire.
  

Fears:

• Claustrophobia: Enclosed spaces like underground caves or an endless narrow tunnel are the stuff of nightmares for Aku. He actually has had nightmares about those conditions and it often lead to a mini panic attack... needless to say he's terrified.
  
• Eaten Alive: Of all the ways you can go, Aku feels like being eaten alive by bugs or a giant cave dwelling monster would be the worst way to go. he doesn't want to be digested, ingested, or anything of the sort!
  
• Failure: Never becoming a powerful wizard or being able to protect the ones he loves would be something Aku could never forgive himself for. He has to achieve his goals and be better than what he used to believe about himself in order to be a true success.
  
• Loss: Losing his brother, the only true blood family member that he has left, would hurt him beyond repair. The loss of his guildmates, of his friends or of anyone is far too much for the young man to currently bare.
  

General Appearance

Height: 5'11"
Weight: 170lbs
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Amber
Skin Tone: Ivory
Appearance:

Guild: Silver Wolf
Tattoo: Left clavicle
Tattoo Color: Jade

Faction: N/A
Faction Chapter: N/A