Shinobi are the primary focus and the main military power from a hidden village, of which some come from specialized ninja clans, and will perform missions for a fee. These missions can include: doing manual labor, acting as escorts, gathering secret information, retrieving stolen items, carrying out assassinations, etc. In times of war, ninja will come together to defend their villages and land. The clearest characteristic of a shinobi is their ability to manipulate chakra to create and use techniques. Shinobi are expected to be loyal to their villages for life, and any defectors are considered to be missing-nin , and will be marked for death.
- Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Survival, Medicine, Investigation, Deception
- Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit, Thieves' Tools, Cook's Utensils
- Equipment: a kunai, a scroll, 10gp, paper bombs, metal wire, ink, shuriken's, hidden village uniform
A Being of Chakra
Chakra is essential to even the most basic jutsu. Through various methods, the most common of which is hand seals, chakra can be controlled and manipulated to create an effect that would not be possible otherwise, such as walking on fire, exhaling fire or creating illusions. Chakra is ordinarily not visible to the unaided eye unless it is highly concentrated or manifested in large amounts. This is rarely seen due to the restrictions of eight specific tenketsu known as the Eight Gates which limit the amount of chakra an individual can release at a single given time. You are one of these individuals.
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Fire
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Earth
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Wind
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Water
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Lightning
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Lightning
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Water
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Wind
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Earth
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Fire
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Feature: Nature Element
The Five Basic Natures are the five elemental chakra natures, which are the foundation of all elemental ninjutsu. Every person's chakra has an affinity towards one of the five basic nature transformations. Affinity can at times be genetic, or at least common to a particular family. Shinobi have an easier time learning to create and control a chakra nature that matches their affinity, although even then it may take a number of years. Shinobi are not limited to the nature they have an affinity for, and it is in fact common for jonin to have mastered two natures. Although it is technically possible to master all five natures, it is very rare because of how much of training is involved. Chakra Induction Paper is exposed to even the slightest hint of chakra, it reacts according to the chakra's latent element:
- Fire: the paper will ignite and turn to ash.
- Wind: the paper will split in two.
- Lightning: the paper will wrinkle.
- Earth: the paper will turn to dirt and crumble away.
- Water: the paper will become wet/damp.
Suggested Characteristics
The clearest characteristic of a shinobi is their ability to manipulate chakra to create and use techniques. Shinobi are expected to be loyal to their villages for life, and any defectors are considered to be missing-nin, and will be marked for death.
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I judge people by their actions, not their words.
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If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
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When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
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I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
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I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
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Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
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Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
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Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
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Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
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Might. If I become strong, I can take what I want—what I deserve. (Evil)
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Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
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Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
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Bond |
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I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
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I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
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A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
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My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
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I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
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I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.
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The tyrant who rules my land will stop at nothing to see me killed.
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I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
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The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.
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I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink.
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Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
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I have trouble trusting in my allies.
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