Name: Uchiha Masami
Age: 12
Physical Description: Masami is of average stature for her age. Standing at five feet tall, calling her imposing would be a stretch of the imagination. With a slender physique and pale skin, she shows signs of spending a considerable amount of time inside instead of out in the sun. Defining characteristics include her long, black hair and eccentric purple eyes, as she is without blemishes such as scars. Sporting a pair of amethyst eyes always bright and brimming with curiosity, her extroversion is often put on display. There is a wine-coloured birth mark vaguely in the shape of a flower on her back, but it is covered most of the time. She weighs no more than one hundred pounds and some change.
It would be hard to define her entire wardrobe, but she prefers clothing that allow ease of movement while also retaining their beauty, be it spats, leggings, shorts coats and jackets with flared collars and other ornamental motifs. The Uchiha symbol is always stamped and or interwoven into the fabric of her shirt or jacket.
Mental Description: Masami is an extroverted academy student with an optimistic outlook on life. She believes that within every act, and every living or non-living thing, there is beauty if one looks for it. Even the most unattractive worms and the dirt they live in have their charm, and for that reason she believes everything is valuable. She is flamboyant in mannerisms and speech, always trying to inspire others and make them see the allure in things around them, even if those things initially seem bad. Expressive to a fault, with the right materials or circumstance—or sometimes without the appropriate situation—she may play music, sing, or dance. She tends to try and make pieces of art wherever she goes, trying to make the world a little more beautiful than it already is.
Prideful, she can come off as patronizing and or callous when attempting to educate people more resistant to abstract concepts like art. While she can behave when she needs to, her impromptu entrances and desire for artistic expression at almost all times can inadvertently agitate those around her. Though she is lawful, she tends to excuse feelings of sadness and can make inappropriate comments at desperate times when just trying to lighten the mood, or make an individual see things in a more positive light. Despite her affectionate nature, it can make her come off as insensitive.
History: There was nothing abnormal about Masami’s birth, born within a hospital in Konoha to a militant couple. Her mother owed her lineage to the Uchiha clan, albeit from a distant minor family, while her father owed no clan to his name. After being delivered, she spent the first few years of her life in the company of her mother, who temporarily reduced the amount of missions she participated in to take care of her daughter at home.
When both of her parents had to work, she was placed in the care of her uncle. Close enough to her father to be considered a brother but bearing no blood relation, he would visit and take care of her while her parents embarked on mandatory endeavours. Her exposure to her parents became infrequent as she aged; they always seemed to be out working. In turn, she eventually moved in with her uncle, whose humble house doubled as a small art shop where he sold supplies and artwork alike. He made a modest living from it, enough to support himself and the girl he thought of like a daughter.
He was like a mixture of her mother and father; less strict than her mother, but more structured than her father who often spoiled her. While she attended schooling, he often had her help him around the shop. Exposure to art developed a curiosity towards it, and after asking her uncle to teach her, eventually fostered a passion in it. As she grew, she explored more than just painting and art, but also gained an interest in other muses such as music. Enjoying everything that allowed artistic expression, she adopted her uncle’s world view that there was beauty in everything, one just needed to look. By creating art, she hoped to inspire people to appreciate it more. At first, she had no interest in the occupation her parents possessed. Her mother expressed her disappointment through letters, but Masami was not dispirited.
A specific incident, and the awakening of the special powers of her eyes, changed the course of her life, resulting in her enrollment into the academy.
Bloodline Application: The incident that altered the course of her life was predictably related to her burning passion for all that is beautiful. Her uncle was approached by a few fervid art collectors who had noticed his expertise with painting, and decided to ask him if he would like to participate in a local competition. There was prize money involved, which could be used to expand his shop and thus increase the amount of space available to display pieces. With that in mind, her middle-aged guardian started to slave away at his project for months on end.
While he worked, it limited his ability to maintain the shop. A lot of responsibilities were shifted to her, mostly simple tasks a child could digest like tidying up and showing customers around. The girl did not mind the extra workload, eager to see the fruits of her beloved guardian’s labour and hoping that he would be able to use the paintbrush to illustrate his feelings. It took a long time, but he managed to do it. He painted a masterful piece that left her awestricken. She only witnessed a few glimpses at it in his workshop in passing, but the final creation left her breathless. A woman—who she guessed may have been his first love—making her metamorphosis into a raven. At such a young age her understanding of love was minimal, but she swore she felt it when she drank in the nuances and technique of the portrait.
Certain that he would win the competition, she felt an unbridled sense of pride. Ren told the hosts of the competition about its completion, and he and Masami went off to a celebratory dinner. When they returned that night, they found a horrific sight in their wake.
Upon unlocking the door, they found the shop in shambles. Supplies, furniture, and artwork had indiscriminately been ruined or destroyed. One mutual thought moved through their mind after their initial shock, and they rushed towards the workshop. There inside of the working space they found the masterpiece marred by the workings of a large knife, cut straight through the middle. The uncle who took care of her in her parents’ stead was heartbroken, and for the first time, Masami felt intense hate and sadness in her heart at the same time. It was the first act she could not find any beauty in. Her vision blurred, and for a moment, her purple eyes became crimson.
The following days were spent cleaning up, withdrawing from the competition due to unforeseen circumstances, and slowly rebuilding the shop. She made a vow over the following weeks—to make something of herself in the form of chasing her parents’ career and help her uncle rebuild his shop to its former state, and to gain the skills needed to find criminals like the one who committed the vandalism. If she could be someone who prevented the destruction of what she believed to be beautiful, then that was what she would be.
Age: 12
Physical Description: Masami is of average stature for her age. Standing at five feet tall, calling her imposing would be a stretch of the imagination. With a slender physique and pale skin, she shows signs of spending a considerable amount of time inside instead of out in the sun. Defining characteristics include her long, black hair and eccentric purple eyes, as she is without blemishes such as scars. Sporting a pair of amethyst eyes always bright and brimming with curiosity, her extroversion is often put on display. There is a wine-coloured birth mark vaguely in the shape of a flower on her back, but it is covered most of the time. She weighs no more than one hundred pounds and some change.
It would be hard to define her entire wardrobe, but she prefers clothing that allow ease of movement while also retaining their beauty, be it spats, leggings, shorts coats and jackets with flared collars and other ornamental motifs. The Uchiha symbol is always stamped and or interwoven into the fabric of her shirt or jacket.
Mental Description: Masami is an extroverted academy student with an optimistic outlook on life. She believes that within every act, and every living or non-living thing, there is beauty if one looks for it. Even the most unattractive worms and the dirt they live in have their charm, and for that reason she believes everything is valuable. She is flamboyant in mannerisms and speech, always trying to inspire others and make them see the allure in things around them, even if those things initially seem bad. Expressive to a fault, with the right materials or circumstance—or sometimes without the appropriate situation—she may play music, sing, or dance. She tends to try and make pieces of art wherever she goes, trying to make the world a little more beautiful than it already is.
Prideful, she can come off as patronizing and or callous when attempting to educate people more resistant to abstract concepts like art. While she can behave when she needs to, her impromptu entrances and desire for artistic expression at almost all times can inadvertently agitate those around her. Though she is lawful, she tends to excuse feelings of sadness and can make inappropriate comments at desperate times when just trying to lighten the mood, or make an individual see things in a more positive light. Despite her affectionate nature, it can make her come off as insensitive.
History: There was nothing abnormal about Masami’s birth, born within a hospital in Konoha to a militant couple. Her mother owed her lineage to the Uchiha clan, albeit from a distant minor family, while her father owed no clan to his name. After being delivered, she spent the first few years of her life in the company of her mother, who temporarily reduced the amount of missions she participated in to take care of her daughter at home.
When both of her parents had to work, she was placed in the care of her uncle. Close enough to her father to be considered a brother but bearing no blood relation, he would visit and take care of her while her parents embarked on mandatory endeavours. Her exposure to her parents became infrequent as she aged; they always seemed to be out working. In turn, she eventually moved in with her uncle, whose humble house doubled as a small art shop where he sold supplies and artwork alike. He made a modest living from it, enough to support himself and the girl he thought of like a daughter.
He was like a mixture of her mother and father; less strict than her mother, but more structured than her father who often spoiled her. While she attended schooling, he often had her help him around the shop. Exposure to art developed a curiosity towards it, and after asking her uncle to teach her, eventually fostered a passion in it. As she grew, she explored more than just painting and art, but also gained an interest in other muses such as music. Enjoying everything that allowed artistic expression, she adopted her uncle’s world view that there was beauty in everything, one just needed to look. By creating art, she hoped to inspire people to appreciate it more. At first, she had no interest in the occupation her parents possessed. Her mother expressed her disappointment through letters, but Masami was not dispirited.
A specific incident, and the awakening of the special powers of her eyes, changed the course of her life, resulting in her enrollment into the academy.
Bloodline Application: The incident that altered the course of her life was predictably related to her burning passion for all that is beautiful. Her uncle was approached by a few fervid art collectors who had noticed his expertise with painting, and decided to ask him if he would like to participate in a local competition. There was prize money involved, which could be used to expand his shop and thus increase the amount of space available to display pieces. With that in mind, her middle-aged guardian started to slave away at his project for months on end.
While he worked, it limited his ability to maintain the shop. A lot of responsibilities were shifted to her, mostly simple tasks a child could digest like tidying up and showing customers around. The girl did not mind the extra workload, eager to see the fruits of her beloved guardian’s labour and hoping that he would be able to use the paintbrush to illustrate his feelings. It took a long time, but he managed to do it. He painted a masterful piece that left her awestricken. She only witnessed a few glimpses at it in his workshop in passing, but the final creation left her breathless. A woman—who she guessed may have been his first love—making her metamorphosis into a raven. At such a young age her understanding of love was minimal, but she swore she felt it when she drank in the nuances and technique of the portrait.
Certain that he would win the competition, she felt an unbridled sense of pride. Ren told the hosts of the competition about its completion, and he and Masami went off to a celebratory dinner. When they returned that night, they found a horrific sight in their wake.
Upon unlocking the door, they found the shop in shambles. Supplies, furniture, and artwork had indiscriminately been ruined or destroyed. One mutual thought moved through their mind after their initial shock, and they rushed towards the workshop. There inside of the working space they found the masterpiece marred by the workings of a large knife, cut straight through the middle. The uncle who took care of her in her parents’ stead was heartbroken, and for the first time, Masami felt intense hate and sadness in her heart at the same time. It was the first act she could not find any beauty in. Her vision blurred, and for a moment, her purple eyes became crimson.
The following days were spent cleaning up, withdrawing from the competition due to unforeseen circumstances, and slowly rebuilding the shop. She made a vow over the following weeks—to make something of herself in the form of chasing her parents’ career and help her uncle rebuild his shop to its former state, and to gain the skills needed to find criminals like the one who committed the vandalism. If she could be someone who prevented the destruction of what she believed to be beautiful, then that was what she would be.
