Name: Senju Matataba
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Village: Konohagakure
Rank: Genin
Title: N/A
Clan: Senju
Bloodline:
Mokuton
Element(s):
Suiton + 
Doton
Skill(s): Ninjutsu
Stats
Unique Abilities:
Seal Speed
Though still a fledgling ninja, Matataba has worked diligently on his skills with ninjutsu, particularly in the speed at which he can perform hand seals. Being able to release his various techniques off quicker (+1 to coordination) helps him to try and control the pace of battle, but the focus required lessens his ability to perceive other aspects of the current battle while performing seals (-1 to perception).
Durability
Hailing from the mighty Senju clan, Matataba has developed an ability allowing him to brace for incoming attacks and reduce the incoming damage (+1 Constitution). This ability is not permanently active and the boy must focus solely on the incoming (or outgoing for extra 'oomph' added to his own moves) attacks to achieve this state. However, increased constitution in the form of muscle mass/density does come at the cost of having to move that much more flesh and bone around, bringing with it a drop (-1 speed) in agility.
Appearance:
Matataba is a rather sturdy looking boy. He stands around 5'10" and weighs anywhere in the ballpark of 160lbs. He has a darker skin complexion even compared to his usually tan-skinned Senju clan mates. Various nicks and small scars typically associated with being both a teenager and a shinobi litter his arms and legs; but nothing super noticeable. He has dark colored hair that is twisted into numerous locs while the sides are shaved into 4 rows, respectively. The boy has dark brown eyes covered by a pair of rectangular-rimmed glasses.
As he hasn't yet been able to dawn the Konohagakure flak jacket, Matataba wears a rather simple outfit. A pair of light gray shorts that reach just past his knees cover his lower body while a light colored, short sleeve shirt with blue flames on the sleeves covers his upper body. A pair of blue shinobi sandals cover his feet. Matataba has his kunai holster taped to the outside of his right leg while his munitions pouch sits on his left backside.
History:
Born shortly after the official founding of Konoha, Matataba was brought into a world scratching the surface of change. Clans that had once controlled large areas of territory throughout Hi no Kuni now had to face the challenge of sharing a centralized space within the village; to follow a singular leader whose purpose was to serve the needs of every citizen instead of one's own clan.
At the age of six the boy was entered into the academy to begin his shinobi training, both because Matataba had interest in the ninja arts and the fact that the Senju were continuing to produce shinobi for the village as a sign of good faith to their new home. He found immediate success in ninjutsu yet was average in taijutsu aside from being able to take an extra hit or two. Thankfully this didn't bother the boy all too much as his clans claim to fame was the infamous Mokuton ninjutsu, and while all members of the clan were not guaranteed to awaken such an ability, Matataba figured that if he would ever be so lucky he'd already be one step ahead with his skill in ninjutsu.
His home life during this time consisted of helping his clan --and Konoha as a whole-- continue to grow. Whatever various tasks a youth could perform were assigned to him, whether it be deliveries or other mundane tasks that weren't too sensitive in nature. While not the most exciting, it gave him the opportunity to both meet other members of the village and get to know the surroundings outside of the clan compound and academy a little better.
After seven years of training in the academy Matataba was able to pass the academy exam, graduate, and become an official shinobi of Konoha. Now with a new chapter beginning in his life, the boy is excited to see what shinobi life has in store for him next.
Personality:
A strong willed, energetic boy, Matataba's persona can so far be explained as the combination of a proud and stoic clan mixed with the curiosity and energy of a teenager; a pairing that often leads to very interesting results. He enjoys getting to know the world and people around him but hailing from a clan known for appearances at times makes him cautious to inquire too much. Because of this Matataba rarely lets all his intentions be known, or rather he tries his best but teenagers are rarely known for their amazing poker faces.
The young Senju is fairly sociable to those around his age --though a tad sheepish around adults out of fear of possibly saying something disrespectful-- and holds those he sees as close friends to a higher standard. He believes, or was told so much growing up that he practically believes, that if they are to be the next generation to help Konoha prosper then setting a strong example is paramount; which lends well to going above the standard when dealing with anything from training to missions, and as such has led to a bit of a competitive streak developing within the boy.
Matataba is careful, though not always successful, to try and keep at least one foot on the ground seeing as how he has a dislike for those who constantly sit atop their high horse. It would be easy to get swept up in the natural respect and awe people had for his clan, but he was taught from an early age that the higher one moves in the world the harder their fall from grace. Perhaps a lesson instilled beyond a child's years at the time, but as the youth has gotten older he has begun to slowly figure out the meaning behind those words.
Roleplay Sample: --
Age: 13
Gender: Male
Village: Konohagakure
Rank: Genin
Title: N/A
Clan: Senju
Bloodline:
MokutonElement(s):
Suiton + DotonSkill(s): Ninjutsu
Stats
- Strength: D
- Constitution: D
- Stamina: D
- Speed: D
- Coordination: D
- Intelligence: D
- Perception: D
Unique Abilities:
Seal Speed
Though still a fledgling ninja, Matataba has worked diligently on his skills with ninjutsu, particularly in the speed at which he can perform hand seals. Being able to release his various techniques off quicker (+1 to coordination) helps him to try and control the pace of battle, but the focus required lessens his ability to perceive other aspects of the current battle while performing seals (-1 to perception).
Durability
Hailing from the mighty Senju clan, Matataba has developed an ability allowing him to brace for incoming attacks and reduce the incoming damage (+1 Constitution). This ability is not permanently active and the boy must focus solely on the incoming (or outgoing for extra 'oomph' added to his own moves) attacks to achieve this state. However, increased constitution in the form of muscle mass/density does come at the cost of having to move that much more flesh and bone around, bringing with it a drop (-1 speed) in agility.
Appearance:
Matataba is a rather sturdy looking boy. He stands around 5'10" and weighs anywhere in the ballpark of 160lbs. He has a darker skin complexion even compared to his usually tan-skinned Senju clan mates. Various nicks and small scars typically associated with being both a teenager and a shinobi litter his arms and legs; but nothing super noticeable. He has dark colored hair that is twisted into numerous locs while the sides are shaved into 4 rows, respectively. The boy has dark brown eyes covered by a pair of rectangular-rimmed glasses.
As he hasn't yet been able to dawn the Konohagakure flak jacket, Matataba wears a rather simple outfit. A pair of light gray shorts that reach just past his knees cover his lower body while a light colored, short sleeve shirt with blue flames on the sleeves covers his upper body. A pair of blue shinobi sandals cover his feet. Matataba has his kunai holster taped to the outside of his right leg while his munitions pouch sits on his left backside.
History:
Born shortly after the official founding of Konoha, Matataba was brought into a world scratching the surface of change. Clans that had once controlled large areas of territory throughout Hi no Kuni now had to face the challenge of sharing a centralized space within the village; to follow a singular leader whose purpose was to serve the needs of every citizen instead of one's own clan.
At the age of six the boy was entered into the academy to begin his shinobi training, both because Matataba had interest in the ninja arts and the fact that the Senju were continuing to produce shinobi for the village as a sign of good faith to their new home. He found immediate success in ninjutsu yet was average in taijutsu aside from being able to take an extra hit or two. Thankfully this didn't bother the boy all too much as his clans claim to fame was the infamous Mokuton ninjutsu, and while all members of the clan were not guaranteed to awaken such an ability, Matataba figured that if he would ever be so lucky he'd already be one step ahead with his skill in ninjutsu.
His home life during this time consisted of helping his clan --and Konoha as a whole-- continue to grow. Whatever various tasks a youth could perform were assigned to him, whether it be deliveries or other mundane tasks that weren't too sensitive in nature. While not the most exciting, it gave him the opportunity to both meet other members of the village and get to know the surroundings outside of the clan compound and academy a little better.
After seven years of training in the academy Matataba was able to pass the academy exam, graduate, and become an official shinobi of Konoha. Now with a new chapter beginning in his life, the boy is excited to see what shinobi life has in store for him next.
Personality:
A strong willed, energetic boy, Matataba's persona can so far be explained as the combination of a proud and stoic clan mixed with the curiosity and energy of a teenager; a pairing that often leads to very interesting results. He enjoys getting to know the world and people around him but hailing from a clan known for appearances at times makes him cautious to inquire too much. Because of this Matataba rarely lets all his intentions be known, or rather he tries his best but teenagers are rarely known for their amazing poker faces.
The young Senju is fairly sociable to those around his age --though a tad sheepish around adults out of fear of possibly saying something disrespectful-- and holds those he sees as close friends to a higher standard. He believes, or was told so much growing up that he practically believes, that if they are to be the next generation to help Konoha prosper then setting a strong example is paramount; which lends well to going above the standard when dealing with anything from training to missions, and as such has led to a bit of a competitive streak developing within the boy.
Matataba is careful, though not always successful, to try and keep at least one foot on the ground seeing as how he has a dislike for those who constantly sit atop their high horse. It would be easy to get swept up in the natural respect and awe people had for his clan, but he was taught from an early age that the higher one moves in the world the harder their fall from grace. Perhaps a lesson instilled beyond a child's years at the time, but as the youth has gotten older he has begun to slowly figure out the meaning behind those words.
Roleplay Sample: --
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