Rahkata, Sho'ten

Full Name: Rahkata, Sho'ten
Gender: Male
Age:18
Element: Fire (Currently Unknown)
Birthplace: Jang Hui
Position: Adventurer

Training
Prankster:[Beginner] Unless Sho was out hunting or training there wasn't a lot to do in his spare time so he would often look to harass and provoke the poor townsfolk. This is a self taught art which Sho continues to improve on, the fan favourites are jumping out of small spaces unexpectedly, leaving banana skins all over the floor and launching cream pies endlessly at the innocent and elderly.

Survivalist:[Beginner] Born into poverty Sho was raised during hard times, the society he lived in was largely populated by hunters and thieves. Growing up in this environment meant food was scarce and Sho often had to leave town in search of food, sometimes for days/weeks. During these times his father and the other hunters would pass on their survival knowledge and teach Sho how to survive where others could not. This not only taught Sho techniques and physical skills but also made him extremely determined and strong willed. After many years Sho perfected these beginner arts and now possesses survival skills such as Rock Climbing, Swimming, Trap Creation, Hunting/Fishing, Camouflage, Herbalism, Navigation, Weapon Craft (Primitive) and Living off the terrain for long periods of time.

Weapons Specialist:[Beginner] Sho has always enjoyed practicing with his fathers weapon collection, although very primitive they are practical. During the hunt Sho's father would instruct him in their creation and use. The designs have to be primitive because of the lack of build materials available in the area, using local materials makes them easily replaceable or repairable. As Sho grew so did his interest in creating and utilising his make-shift weapons. Currently he possesses basic knowledge to build primitive throwing spears, daggers, bows and axes. Sho is in search of masters who are willing to teach him how to craft using metal.

Fire-bending:[Beginner] Unfortunately Sho has only recently discovered he has the ability to fire-bend. He shows signs of some power but currently has not had any training with regards to this.


Personality
Growing up with his parents in Jang Hui has given Sho a great foundation to build himself on, they taught him to accept the world as it is. Jang Hui has humbled Sho, being surrounded everyday with poverty and hunger he appreciates all that he has and aspires to better himself and others. All his parents best characteristics appear in Sho, determination, loyalty, kindness and curiosity. Sometimes Sho's determination turns into stubbornness as he hates being proved wrong in an argument but even though Sho is quick to rage he's always happy to admit he's wrong once he's calmed down. His sense of curiosity makes him restless and he enjoys being on the move able to see new sites and meet people from every nation.

His early personality traits while growing up were some what shattered when his town was invaded by raiders who used element bending to destroy and pillage. While Sho still maintains his kindness towards the needy and innocent he can quickly become enraged when faced with a situation he feels they are being mis-treated. In general Sho aspires to do better taking each day as it comes, being young he has a lot to learn making his hasty and brash when making a decision. Considered wise beyond his years at times Sho remains an active member of Rahkata clan and will always be the joker of any group.

Abilities
Trap Creation: The ability to create various traps out of natural materials which can be using for hunting or escaping from a sticky situation. Examples of these are as follows, Snares, Pits, Catapults, Nets and Binds. Traps can be set stationary or be smaller held versions which are thrown.

Hunting: A group of abilities combined for one purpose, to hunt down a target. These abilities cover tracking techniques, strike precision and stealth.

Camouflage: This ability allows the user to blend into their environment using natural materials, it could be as simple as covering oneself in mud while travelling through a swamp terrain. Crafting bark cloaks by stripping tree trunks, staying low in tall grass and even breathing under water using bamboo shoots.

Herbalism: Knowing natural ingredients from the land which can be mixed to provide herbal remedy's has help the towns people survive for generations. Costing next to nothing to make the towns folk are adept and have passed their knowledge on to the youth although Sho is not yet able to create the more potent recipes he can make weak mind altering substances to help with pain relief and pastes to help stop infections and slow blood loss.

Imitation Firebending: After fighting with firebenders Sho developed a technique to help him disguise himself or scare off enemies by pretending he could firebend. While the technique is not uselss is has no where near the power of real firebending and only covers a short distance. Using a small amount of flammable liquid recovered from an old abandoned factory near Jing Hui, Sho fills his mouth with the substance and then exhales spraying the substance onto a lit torch. The substance then ignites and the flames spread out into a short 2-3ft cone. The technique is great for starting fires and tricking others into thinking the user can fire bend.

Solar Blinding Technique: Sho was taught this skill by his father, using his fathers mirror blade the user can reflect direct sunlight into a targets eyes blinding them momentarily. This cheap trick can help set up an attack or provide time for escape.

Random Projectile Throw: Unexplainably Sho sometimes appears to pull random items from his person, they are stored in various places and forgotten about. The items are normally things such as week-old fish, dirty socks, loose coins and the occasional cream pie. This technique is used purely for comical value and can do no real harm to anyone.

Appearance
Height: 5'7
Weight: 174lbs
Eyes: Amber
Hair: Black
Skin: Lightly Tanned



Description: Rahkata, Sho'ten is average height and athletically built due to constant physical conditioning. His face has some slight scarring but it's hardly noticeable due to his hair being long and un-kept. Sho'tens facial features are prominent and considered handsome in his region. Usually his clothes are made up of different materials which have been sown together, they are normally practical as he wears them while out hunting. Colours range from shades of green, brown and black with wooden toggles and clasps. His culture does have a unique armour style, it can be compared to that of warriors from the earth nation. It's heavy shoulder and chest protection stand out and are made from sturdy metals while the waist is made up of light material sometimes even cloth to allow it's wearers full movement while fighting. Patterns are branded over the shoulder and chest plates that resemble vines, plant life and sun fire. Rahkatan clan members believe these to be symbols of their gods and show tribute to them on their armour.

Equipment
Item Name: Sun Blade
Materials: Steel, Reflective Coating
Description: The sword itself is average and can easily be broken if used repeatedly against a stronger material however with it's reflective coating it gives the user the chance for a surprise attack. Using direct light from the sun it can be channelled at the opponents face, burning their eyes and forcing them to close or cover their face. This technique cannot be used during dusk or night time.

Item Name: Jing Hui Camouflage Armour
Materials: Wood, Vines, Grass, Assorted Shells
Description: Very weak against attacks from metal the Jing Hui Camouflage is more to conceal it's wearers location in the surrounding area. If the wearer attempted to hide in a city/town location that wasn't surrounded by lush green forests they would stand out. Easily repairable and extremely light gives the wearer minimal protection but maximum movement.  

Item Name: Oil Flask
Materials: Wood, Oil
Description: A simple storage container, roughly crafted and made hollow to allow substances to be kept. In this case, a flammable liquid found near the Jing Hui village.

Item Name: Backpack
Materials: Leather / Cloth
Description: Large but light weight, this pack can carry all of Sho's necessities for living out doors. A sleeping bag, cooking utensils, fishing rod and other small random items make up his belongings.  

History
Sho'ten was born into the Rahkata clan, his father Yajj was a local fisherman who once fought for the fire nation but gave up the soldier life when he met Sho'tens mother, the daughter of a wealthy earth lord. Yajj was injured in battle and taken in by the Hyata family. Once his wounds were healed instead of returning to war he stay with the Hyata family and assisted them in tending to their lands. During this time he fell in love with Sakura and the two were married, before long the war spread to the earth kingdom and the majority of Hyatas land was ruined. Sadly Master Hyata was killed defending his home while Sho'ten helped the family escape, fleeing back into fire nation territory they arrived at Jang Hui. Yajjs birth place where his clan still ran the local fish markets.

After a year Sho'ten was born, unfortunately the village wasn't what it used to be and the war had taken it's toll. The water surrounding the village was still polluted and hard to sustain life so the clan took to hunting in the local forest regions. Meanwhile Sho'tens mother Sakura ran the family store (shack) where they sold meat, fish, herbs and offered to repair anything they could for money. The family got by and Sho'ten soon grew up, as a young man his father would take him hunting at every opportunity to teach him how to survive. Yajj passed on all his military knowledge and tactics for setting traps and out manoeuvring an opponent. He also taught Sho to be mindful and respect nature, after all it's how they've survived for years.

Not long after Sho'tens 18th birthday there was a raid on his village, the group were made up of element benders from every nation. They came to take supplies but the villagers couldn't spare any so the group attempted to steal them. The villagers fought back as best they could but without any benders to face the raiders they didn't hold out for long. Sho'ten watched Yajj take out his family sword and battle the leader of the raiders. At first his father had the advantage, using his expert swordsmanship he quickly beat his opponent to the ground. While the raider begged for his life he conjured a fire wave throwing it at Yajjs face catching him off guard. Yajj fell to the floor screaming in pain and Sho'ten rushed to his side, covering his father to protect him. Seeing his father hurt in a fit of rage Sho'ten lashed out, suddenly flames burst forth from his fists consuming the raider and knocking him backwards off his feet. The surrounding raiders attempted to close the distance around Sho'ten, frightened he heard his father tell him to run. Sho'ten jumped off the edge into the water and swam under the wooden flooring his village was floating on.

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