Post by Hotori on Sept 28, 2015 20:40:15 GMT -5
Name: Hai Junjie
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Occupation: Prince, Fifth son of royal family of Zenchi
Birthplace: The palace in the capital of the small kingdom of Zenchi.
Abilities:
Swordsmanship: Along with his brothers, Hai was taught the art of the sword from a young age. His father believed it promoted discipline and strength, both traits he encouraged in his heirs as representatives of the family. Hai enjoyed the training, and took to it well. As a child he would often imagine elaborate stories in which he and his blade must save the day, though he was careful to keep these fantasies secret, as his father and older brothers frowned upon them after a certain age.
Sailing: Since their kingdom is mostly surrounded by water, the five princes were taught how to sail from a very young age. Each was sent out with a trusted fisherman or merchant in order to learn the ins and outs of running a ship. His father hoped that this would also instill discipline in his sons, though Hai would also use this as fuel for his fantasies.
Scholarship: While Hai's father promoted strength and discipline, his mother did her best to round out her sons with education and culture. She made sure all five boys were well versed in the ways of court, and could converse and even dance with ease, She also promoted a love of learning, and encouraged all of her sons to explore other cultures, though only Hai really took this lesson to heart wanting to see the world first-hand.
Cooking: A seldom used, and little known talent of the youngest prince. He spent a good deal of time in the kitchens growing up, mostly because many of the staff there came from other lands. He was fond of hearing their tales, and as an added bonus, learned to cook quite well, though both parents thought that was an unfit hobby for a prince.
Weapons: Hai's primary weapon is a sword given to him on his twenty-first birthday by his father as a rite of passage. It was a tradition in his family to gift a custom forged sword for that birthday, and though he and his father do not always see eye-to-eye, he cherishes it. His sword, like his brothers', has a faint sea motif, though his has a sea serpent wrapped around the blade guard.
Affiliation: Hai is unshakably loyal to anyone who has gained his trust. He is also still loyal to his family and kingdom, even if he doesn't agree with his set place within both.
Personality:
Hai is unlike his brothers in every possible way. While they all settled into their set roles with ease, and have no problem being serious, mature, and responsible, like their father, Hai was always more of a carefree spirit like his mother. He is naturally curious and adventurous, seeing each new opportunity as an adventure and a chance to learn something new. He is also sometimes a bit too excitable, and can let his enthusiasm get the best of him, though he does know when to be serious. He is, overall, friendly and fun-loving, and prefers to make friends whenever possible. He is charming by natures, though he doesn't seem aware of it. He also has a tendency to be a bit of a daydreamer, always wondering what possible adventure could be just around the corner. He is fiercely loyal and will put his own life on the line in an instant, and without hesitation, to help someone who has gained his trust. He is brave, but doesn't see it as bravery. He simply sees it as doing what needs to be done. He is also very kind and compassionate, always doing his best to help and understand others. Perhaps to some he seems stubborn and childishly selfish, as he steadfastly refuses to accept the fate his parents have designed for him. He does not want to marry someone he does not love, and he does not wish to live a quiet life within the palace as an Adviser to his brother. This stubbornness sometimes pops up when dealing with other stubborn people, and he occasionally falls victim to bursts of anger, though his temper is not as bad as his father's and the is much quicker to apologize and admit when he's wrong.
Appearance: Image.
Hai is tall and strong, but lean. Standing at 6'6, He has long straight white hair that he usually pulls back out of his way in a low, loose tail. His eyes are a light blue, and are quite expressive. No matter how controlled his expression may be, his eyes always betray his feelings, if people are interested enough to look. His expression usually matches his mood, and is therefore almost always set into an easygoing smile. His smile can be quite charming, though he doesn't seem to realize this.
His typical manner of dress is simple, if nice. He has never favored all of the 'frills' most of his station would wear, and instead tends to dress in basic, well-made, black or other dark colors. He has always preferred practicality over appearances. He does, on occasion, wear simple leather armor which is also dyed black, but only if he thinks he might be heading into a situation where he'll need it. Otherwise, he doesn't, feeling that if one shows up wearing armor, others will think he expects trouble, and either not trust him, or figure they'll give him trouble. It seems an odd outlook, but it seems to have worked for him so far. His mother is usually the only one who can coax him into dressing 'befitting his status', and even then, only for special occasions like the Harvest Festival, or dinner with visiting dignitaries.
History:
Hai was born the fifth son of the Royal Family of Zenchi, From the moment he was born, he set himself apart from his four older brothers, who had all been born with black hair, and therefore looked more like their father, King Wei Guo. Hai, however, had snow white hair, and was nearly the spitting image of his mother, Queen Anai. At every possible opportunity, he continued to set himself apart. His brothers took to their lessons because it was what was expected of them, but Hai only took to the ones that held his interest. He developed a natural curiosity for other countries and cultures from a young age, interested because his mother was from Hokkan, being a cousin of the young Empress Sumiko. He wanted to know all he could about the other lands, and their people, a fascination his mother encouraged whole-heartedly. This led to him spending a good amount of time in the kitchens, where most of the staff was from other countries, and had, for some reason or another, ended up in Zenchi.
Also from a very young age, Hai showed quite the imagination. He was always creating fantasies in which he had to rescue someone, or somehow save the day. He was a daydreamer, a trait his mother confessed to in her youth, but his father frowned upon. His father insisted that he needed to grow up and learn to take things seriously.
When he was only seven, he began to take weapons training with his older brothers. He enjoyed this training, though not for the reasons his father had hoped, and took to it well, soon becoming as skilled and any of his brothers, and eventually surpassing them. At the age of ten, he began to go out sailing with trusted ships. He also enjoyed this, learning how to run a ship, and mastering in turn each and every task set before him. It was exciting for him, an adventure, and he dreamed of sailing from that day forth.
When he was fifteen, he began to shadow his oldest brother Heng, who was twenty-one at the time. He was supposed to learn the ins and outs of running the kingdom so he could help advise Heng when he took the throne. Hai was bored practically to tears, and begged his parents to let him try something else. After nearly two years of pleading, they relented and sent him to shadow his brother Hong, who was rising quickly in the ranks of the army, destined to lead it as soon as he was ready. Hai enjoyed this for a while, imagining that the army must travel and have all sorts of exciting adventures, but he soon learned that, in a small, peaceful kingdom, the army was mostly used to patrol and keep the peace among its citizens. He tired of dealing with daily squabbles, and asked to be send elsewhere. Just over a year after he started shadowing Hong, his parents sent him to shadow his middle brother, Huang, who although only three years older than Hai, had already shown great promise at leading their small Navy. Like the army, Hai enjoyed this at first, as he still had a love of sailing, but he soon realized much of his brother's daily work took place on land, handling small disputes between merchant ships, and orchestrating plans for patrols searching for pirates, but rarely actually going on those patrols. Just a year later, he went to his parents once more and requested he be sent with Hui to assist in his duties as ambassador. His mother was ready to agree, thinking that he would finally flourish if he were allowed to travel, but his father had grown tired of his apparent lack of direction and refused. It was then that he announced that plans had been made, some time ago actually, and that Hai's marriage had been arranged to the daughter of a noble family. Hai protested that he could not marry someone he didn't love, and could not love someone he'd never met. His father reacted with anger, but his mother was quick to calm the situation, insisting that their was no rush in getting married, and that the girl, Lui, would be invited to the palace regularly so that he could get to know her before they planned the wedding. She was sure that, like his parents, Hai and Lui would come to love one another once they spent time together.
Upon first meeting his fiancee, shortly after his nineteenth birthday, he found that, although she was pretty, and seemed nice enough, he felt no real draw of attraction to her. Though he couldn't be sure, he got the feeling she wasn't really interested in him either, though she seemed much more willing to go along with the plans made for them by their parents. For the next five years, he put up with the awkward visits, and did his best to genuinely develop feelings for Lui. Eventually, he realized this just wasn't something he could force himself to do, and he began to make excuses to leave the visits early. With time, he eventually began to make excuses to miss out on as much of the visit as possible, or would simply leave the palace until time for Lui to return home. This behavior caused a great deal of anger in his father, and caused his mother to time and again ask him to just try once more.
Eight years after he first learned of his engagement, he found himself fed up with the cycle his life had fallen into, and realized that if he wanted adventure in his life, he'd have to take matters into his own hands, so he began to make plans to run away, intending to sneak onto some merchant vessel and let himself off at the next port. Surely this path would lead to happiness and excitement, at long last. He felt a bit guilty for essentially running away from his duties, but he simply didn't see himself living the life they wanted for him. He needed more, and he hoped with time his family would understand.
Important NPCs:
Parents: Queen Anai and King Wei Guo, although an arranged marriage, love each other very much, and love their five sons with all of their hearts. They are proud of the man each has become, although they do not understand Hai's resistance to the fate chosen for him. Anai sees it as him being passionate about life, and perhaps indulges him more than her husband would like, but Wei Guo sees it as foolishness. If his brothers are willing to do what they must for the good of Zenchi, then he should be as well. He is quick to anger, and will often respond in anger before calming himself (usually with Anai's peaceful influence) and reacting with more reason. They are well loved rulers, and do their best to see all their people happy, and to promote good relations with the larger kingdoms and Empires.
Brothers: Hai has four older brothers, all of whom have stepped up to fulfill the role their parents assigned for them. Each has a wife, an arranged marriage, and at least one child. The oldest, Heng (33), works closely with his father as the Crown Prince. Next is Hong (32), the second oldest and the leader of Zenchi's small army, which mostly acts as a police force within the kingdom. The middle son, Huang (30), heads the Kingdom's small Navy, which primarily serves to protect the ports and fishing and merchant vessels from pirates. Last is Hai's next oldest brother, Hui (29), who serves as an ambassador for Zenchi to other countries.
Lui: Hai's Fiancee. She is the daughter of a noble family, and takes her family pride seriously. Hai's parents hope she will be a good influence on him and convince him to settle down into a respectable position like an adviser to his oldest brother.
Anything Else: About the kingdom of Zenchi: It is a small independent kingdom surrounded by water on three sides and sharing a border with Konan on it's fourth. Although it is much smaller than it's neighbor, it has gained a healthy trade relationship with Konan and the other kingdoms because of it's steady supply of seafood which it cures and ships out regularly. The royal family is very proud of it's people, and holds a harvest festival every year, one day in which all work ceases, and the palace is open to all for food and company. It shows trust in the people, and the people return that trust with love and respect.
Gender: Male
Age: 27
Occupation: Prince, Fifth son of royal family of Zenchi
Birthplace: The palace in the capital of the small kingdom of Zenchi.
Abilities:
Swordsmanship: Along with his brothers, Hai was taught the art of the sword from a young age. His father believed it promoted discipline and strength, both traits he encouraged in his heirs as representatives of the family. Hai enjoyed the training, and took to it well. As a child he would often imagine elaborate stories in which he and his blade must save the day, though he was careful to keep these fantasies secret, as his father and older brothers frowned upon them after a certain age.
Sailing: Since their kingdom is mostly surrounded by water, the five princes were taught how to sail from a very young age. Each was sent out with a trusted fisherman or merchant in order to learn the ins and outs of running a ship. His father hoped that this would also instill discipline in his sons, though Hai would also use this as fuel for his fantasies.
Scholarship: While Hai's father promoted strength and discipline, his mother did her best to round out her sons with education and culture. She made sure all five boys were well versed in the ways of court, and could converse and even dance with ease, She also promoted a love of learning, and encouraged all of her sons to explore other cultures, though only Hai really took this lesson to heart wanting to see the world first-hand.
Cooking: A seldom used, and little known talent of the youngest prince. He spent a good deal of time in the kitchens growing up, mostly because many of the staff there came from other lands. He was fond of hearing their tales, and as an added bonus, learned to cook quite well, though both parents thought that was an unfit hobby for a prince.
Weapons: Hai's primary weapon is a sword given to him on his twenty-first birthday by his father as a rite of passage. It was a tradition in his family to gift a custom forged sword for that birthday, and though he and his father do not always see eye-to-eye, he cherishes it. His sword, like his brothers', has a faint sea motif, though his has a sea serpent wrapped around the blade guard.
Affiliation: Hai is unshakably loyal to anyone who has gained his trust. He is also still loyal to his family and kingdom, even if he doesn't agree with his set place within both.
Personality:
Hai is unlike his brothers in every possible way. While they all settled into their set roles with ease, and have no problem being serious, mature, and responsible, like their father, Hai was always more of a carefree spirit like his mother. He is naturally curious and adventurous, seeing each new opportunity as an adventure and a chance to learn something new. He is also sometimes a bit too excitable, and can let his enthusiasm get the best of him, though he does know when to be serious. He is, overall, friendly and fun-loving, and prefers to make friends whenever possible. He is charming by natures, though he doesn't seem aware of it. He also has a tendency to be a bit of a daydreamer, always wondering what possible adventure could be just around the corner. He is fiercely loyal and will put his own life on the line in an instant, and without hesitation, to help someone who has gained his trust. He is brave, but doesn't see it as bravery. He simply sees it as doing what needs to be done. He is also very kind and compassionate, always doing his best to help and understand others. Perhaps to some he seems stubborn and childishly selfish, as he steadfastly refuses to accept the fate his parents have designed for him. He does not want to marry someone he does not love, and he does not wish to live a quiet life within the palace as an Adviser to his brother. This stubbornness sometimes pops up when dealing with other stubborn people, and he occasionally falls victim to bursts of anger, though his temper is not as bad as his father's and the is much quicker to apologize and admit when he's wrong.
Appearance: Image.
Hai is tall and strong, but lean. Standing at 6'6, He has long straight white hair that he usually pulls back out of his way in a low, loose tail. His eyes are a light blue, and are quite expressive. No matter how controlled his expression may be, his eyes always betray his feelings, if people are interested enough to look. His expression usually matches his mood, and is therefore almost always set into an easygoing smile. His smile can be quite charming, though he doesn't seem to realize this.
His typical manner of dress is simple, if nice. He has never favored all of the 'frills' most of his station would wear, and instead tends to dress in basic, well-made, black or other dark colors. He has always preferred practicality over appearances. He does, on occasion, wear simple leather armor which is also dyed black, but only if he thinks he might be heading into a situation where he'll need it. Otherwise, he doesn't, feeling that if one shows up wearing armor, others will think he expects trouble, and either not trust him, or figure they'll give him trouble. It seems an odd outlook, but it seems to have worked for him so far. His mother is usually the only one who can coax him into dressing 'befitting his status', and even then, only for special occasions like the Harvest Festival, or dinner with visiting dignitaries.
History:
Hai was born the fifth son of the Royal Family of Zenchi, From the moment he was born, he set himself apart from his four older brothers, who had all been born with black hair, and therefore looked more like their father, King Wei Guo. Hai, however, had snow white hair, and was nearly the spitting image of his mother, Queen Anai. At every possible opportunity, he continued to set himself apart. His brothers took to their lessons because it was what was expected of them, but Hai only took to the ones that held his interest. He developed a natural curiosity for other countries and cultures from a young age, interested because his mother was from Hokkan, being a cousin of the young Empress Sumiko. He wanted to know all he could about the other lands, and their people, a fascination his mother encouraged whole-heartedly. This led to him spending a good amount of time in the kitchens, where most of the staff was from other countries, and had, for some reason or another, ended up in Zenchi.
Also from a very young age, Hai showed quite the imagination. He was always creating fantasies in which he had to rescue someone, or somehow save the day. He was a daydreamer, a trait his mother confessed to in her youth, but his father frowned upon. His father insisted that he needed to grow up and learn to take things seriously.
When he was only seven, he began to take weapons training with his older brothers. He enjoyed this training, though not for the reasons his father had hoped, and took to it well, soon becoming as skilled and any of his brothers, and eventually surpassing them. At the age of ten, he began to go out sailing with trusted ships. He also enjoyed this, learning how to run a ship, and mastering in turn each and every task set before him. It was exciting for him, an adventure, and he dreamed of sailing from that day forth.
When he was fifteen, he began to shadow his oldest brother Heng, who was twenty-one at the time. He was supposed to learn the ins and outs of running the kingdom so he could help advise Heng when he took the throne. Hai was bored practically to tears, and begged his parents to let him try something else. After nearly two years of pleading, they relented and sent him to shadow his brother Hong, who was rising quickly in the ranks of the army, destined to lead it as soon as he was ready. Hai enjoyed this for a while, imagining that the army must travel and have all sorts of exciting adventures, but he soon learned that, in a small, peaceful kingdom, the army was mostly used to patrol and keep the peace among its citizens. He tired of dealing with daily squabbles, and asked to be send elsewhere. Just over a year after he started shadowing Hong, his parents sent him to shadow his middle brother, Huang, who although only three years older than Hai, had already shown great promise at leading their small Navy. Like the army, Hai enjoyed this at first, as he still had a love of sailing, but he soon realized much of his brother's daily work took place on land, handling small disputes between merchant ships, and orchestrating plans for patrols searching for pirates, but rarely actually going on those patrols. Just a year later, he went to his parents once more and requested he be sent with Hui to assist in his duties as ambassador. His mother was ready to agree, thinking that he would finally flourish if he were allowed to travel, but his father had grown tired of his apparent lack of direction and refused. It was then that he announced that plans had been made, some time ago actually, and that Hai's marriage had been arranged to the daughter of a noble family. Hai protested that he could not marry someone he didn't love, and could not love someone he'd never met. His father reacted with anger, but his mother was quick to calm the situation, insisting that their was no rush in getting married, and that the girl, Lui, would be invited to the palace regularly so that he could get to know her before they planned the wedding. She was sure that, like his parents, Hai and Lui would come to love one another once they spent time together.
Upon first meeting his fiancee, shortly after his nineteenth birthday, he found that, although she was pretty, and seemed nice enough, he felt no real draw of attraction to her. Though he couldn't be sure, he got the feeling she wasn't really interested in him either, though she seemed much more willing to go along with the plans made for them by their parents. For the next five years, he put up with the awkward visits, and did his best to genuinely develop feelings for Lui. Eventually, he realized this just wasn't something he could force himself to do, and he began to make excuses to leave the visits early. With time, he eventually began to make excuses to miss out on as much of the visit as possible, or would simply leave the palace until time for Lui to return home. This behavior caused a great deal of anger in his father, and caused his mother to time and again ask him to just try once more.
Eight years after he first learned of his engagement, he found himself fed up with the cycle his life had fallen into, and realized that if he wanted adventure in his life, he'd have to take matters into his own hands, so he began to make plans to run away, intending to sneak onto some merchant vessel and let himself off at the next port. Surely this path would lead to happiness and excitement, at long last. He felt a bit guilty for essentially running away from his duties, but he simply didn't see himself living the life they wanted for him. He needed more, and he hoped with time his family would understand.
Important NPCs:
Parents: Queen Anai and King Wei Guo, although an arranged marriage, love each other very much, and love their five sons with all of their hearts. They are proud of the man each has become, although they do not understand Hai's resistance to the fate chosen for him. Anai sees it as him being passionate about life, and perhaps indulges him more than her husband would like, but Wei Guo sees it as foolishness. If his brothers are willing to do what they must for the good of Zenchi, then he should be as well. He is quick to anger, and will often respond in anger before calming himself (usually with Anai's peaceful influence) and reacting with more reason. They are well loved rulers, and do their best to see all their people happy, and to promote good relations with the larger kingdoms and Empires.
Brothers: Hai has four older brothers, all of whom have stepped up to fulfill the role their parents assigned for them. Each has a wife, an arranged marriage, and at least one child. The oldest, Heng (33), works closely with his father as the Crown Prince. Next is Hong (32), the second oldest and the leader of Zenchi's small army, which mostly acts as a police force within the kingdom. The middle son, Huang (30), heads the Kingdom's small Navy, which primarily serves to protect the ports and fishing and merchant vessels from pirates. Last is Hai's next oldest brother, Hui (29), who serves as an ambassador for Zenchi to other countries.
Lui: Hai's Fiancee. She is the daughter of a noble family, and takes her family pride seriously. Hai's parents hope she will be a good influence on him and convince him to settle down into a respectable position like an adviser to his oldest brother.
Anything Else: About the kingdom of Zenchi: It is a small independent kingdom surrounded by water on three sides and sharing a border with Konan on it's fourth. Although it is much smaller than it's neighbor, it has gained a healthy trade relationship with Konan and the other kingdoms because of it's steady supply of seafood which it cures and ships out regularly. The royal family is very proud of it's people, and holds a harvest festival every year, one day in which all work ceases, and the palace is open to all for food and company. It shows trust in the people, and the people return that trust with love and respect.
