Each member of the Nisei Shadows comes from a family that has preserved the ninja arts for generations, holding tightly to their history even as they navigate life in America. Their master, a former operative with ties to both American intelligence agencies and ancient Japanese clans, recognized their potential early on, bringing them together to form a tightly-knit team. Though each of them grew up with individual dreams and identities, their master taught them that they are bound by something greater than themselves—an unspoken vow to protect their legacy and the lives of those they serve.

Their training has been intense and often isolating, creating a unique bond between them as they have learned to rely on each other for both strength and companionship. The Nisei Shadows are highly skilled in espionage, martial arts, and the ninja arts of stealth, deception, and combat. Their heritage is a source of pride but also a challenge, as they navigate the duality of being both American and Japanese, balancing their ninja traditions with a modern identity.

Skill Proficiencies: Stealth, Insight.

Stealth reflects you intense ninja training, while Insight represents the deep understanding you have of human nature, a skill emphasized by your master.

Tool Proficiencies: Thieves' tools, Disguise kit.

As part of your training, you were taught to adapt to various situations, using deception and infiltration as tools in your arsenal.

Languages: Japanese, and one other language of choice.

Japanese is your cultural language, necessary for understanding traditional texts, rituals, and techniques. The other language represents your adaptability and exposure to various communities in your training.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Traits:

1. "I am disciplined and meticulous, always preparing for the worst-case scenario."
2. "I am quiet and observant, preferring to watch rather than speak."
3. "I take pride in my heritage and constantly strive to honor my ancestors through my actions."
4. "I maintain an air of mystery around myself, revealing little to outsiders."

Ideals:

1. Tradition: "I honor the ways of my ancestors and will keep their traditions alive, even in a foreign land."
2. Loyalty: "I am bound to my team, and I would lay down my life to protect them."
3. Adaptability: "The world is always changing, and I believe in adapting without sacrificing my values."
4. Balance: "I seek to balance my identity as both Japanese and American, embracing the strengths of both."

Bonds:

1. "My master saved me from a life of uncertainty, and I will honor their teachings to the end."
2. "I am loyal to my teammates—they are the family I chose, and nothing can break that bond."
3. "My family expects me to uphold our legacy, and I carry their expectations with pride."
4. "I once failed to protect someone close to me, and I will never let that happen again."

Flaws:

1. "I struggle to let down my guard, even with those I trust."
2. "I am overly cautious, sometimes hesitating when swift action is needed."
3. "I have difficulty trusting others outside my team, often keeping secrets to protect myself."
4. "My sense of duty sometimes leads me to take on burdens alone rather than seeking help."