[attr="class","explorerstats"]▸ Male

[attr="class","explorerstats"]▸ 17

[attr="class","explorerstats"]▸ EARTH

[attr="class","explorerstats"]▸ Human

[attr="class","explorerstats"]▸ Regular

[attr="class","explorerstats"]▸ Good Bargains, Wealthy, Intelligence

[attr="class","explorerstats"]▸ One-Use Space Pod x1

[attr="class","explorerstats"]▸ Brawler

[attr="class","explorerstats"]▸ Factionless

[attr="class","explorerstats"]▸ Heterosexual

[attr="class","explorerheader"]▸ APPEARANCE ◂

[attr="class","explorerbox"] [break][break]

[attr="class","explorerheader"]▸ PERSONALITY ◂

[attr="class","explorerbox"][break]Maki is defined by many aspects of his psyche: determination, ambition, excitement. He trains with drive, fights to achieve his dream, and does it all with a gleeful look on his face. Even since he was born, the young boy knew his body was meant for combat. He felt that becoming earth’s greatest warrior was his destiny. Of course, before that goal could be realized, his uncle would die. [break]

[break]Now, the young man doesn’t fight to impress. He does not fight for fame, glory, or wealth. His battle is for vengeance, and to prove something to himself. Maki knows he’s not the strongest person alive, but someday, he hopes to change that. [break]

[break]While his internal battle for revenge, and aspirations with martial arts, are his primary driving forces in life, the young man acts like a normal teen around his peers. While many of his classmates and friends know he is a martial artist, none have ever seen him actually fight. Despite this, his athletic appearance and optimistic attitude have won him a lot of respect and praise among South City youth. [break]

[attr="class","explorerheader"]▸ HISTORY ◂

[attr="class","explorerbox"][break]Maki was born on the planet earth to a simple couple with no particular background in martial arts. His parents owned a local diner in South City, which earned them a decent living, but not extreme wealth. When their son was only a year old, they could tell something was different. The boy had strangely visible muscles, likely the result of a biological abnormality. Doctors confirmed this to be muscular hypertrophy, but assured the family their son would be fine. While their fears of potential danger would be eliminated, the boy’s parents feared he would have trouble making friends. [break]

[break]Groping up, Maki would quickly discover that his personal appearance was different from the other kids around him. While in preschool and kindergarten, many would be afraid to talk to him, due to his sheer size. During this time, he felt like a bit of a social outcast. His parent’s worries had been confirmed, as he had few friends in his younger years. The teachers would be his only company at lunch, and only friends at recess. [break]

[break]Around the end of the school year, the boy would overhear some kids talking about martial arts. They would rant and rave about popular figures in the fighting scene, exclaiming how cool it must be to fight. This was just the push Maki needed to make some real friends. If he could become a martial artist, then surely he would be respected and adored.[break]

[break]Pitching the idea to his parents didn’t go over too well at first. They feared Maki may accidentally hurt someone if he were to start fighting. Thankfully, the boy’s uncle happened to be visiting that day. The man would convince his sister and brother-in-law to give the kid a chance. Maki’s uncle Hatsu was a seasoned martial artist himself, but an amature by his own account. Even still, if Hatsu thought Maki could do it, then the couple would give their son a shot.[break]

[break]As expected by his natural strength and power, the young boy would quickly grasp the lessons taught to him by his junior league karate dojo. Not only did he show great strength there, but the ability to quickly learn new maneuvers and techniques. Many would call the boy ‘a natural’.[break]

[break]The next year would soon come, seventh grade. Maki would show up to school as an incredibly muscular young teen. The feeling of distance and awkwardness would be replaced by one of pride and acceptance. A body that was once scary to the other kids became one they idolized. He never even had to mention martial arts. The other boys wished they looked like him, while many girls wished they were with him. His middle school years were absolute bliss.[break]

[break]During his next summer, instead of attending the junior academy, Hatsu would offer to personally teach Maki. Seeing how well the whole ‘fighting’ thing was going for their son so far, the parents were more than happy to give the man a chance. Over the next few months, Maki would train in North City, learning two important forms of fighting. The first of the two was Ki, the ability to manipulate life energy, and channel it into fighting. The second was Mauy Thai, a form of fighting that would be far more effective than anything Maki had previously been taught. The training would be intense, but eventually Hatsu would instill the basics into the kid. [break]

[break]More years would pass, and Maki’s final summer in school would eventually be upon him. After this summer was one final year, and then he could begin his career. The young man’s goal was simple: become the greatest fighter on earth. A lofty ambition indeed. As the young man packed his bags for another summer in North City, tragedy would strike. On live television, he would witness a stray energy beam from the sky come crashing down onto the city. Reporters were baffled by the strange phenomenon, but Hatsu floated above the city, standing to protect the city from their attack… In a quick flash of light, the man would be obliterated, but the city would remain.[break]

[break]The teen could only sob as he re-watched the tape, allowing the truth of his uncle’s death to sink in. All the while, he could only ask himself: Who or what could have done something like this? Angered and driven by the event, Maki would vow to find the man’s killer and become the world’s greatest warrior along the way.

[attr="class","explorerheader"]▸ TECHNIQUES◂

[attr="class","explorerbox"]

1. [ST] Flight. Maki can manipulate his ki to fly through the air, and water on occasion.[break][break]
2. [ST] Ki Sense. Maki can sense the ki signature of living beings, and will notice especially strong signatures from a far distance.[break][break]
3. [ST] Ki Suppression. Maki can suppress his own ki signature, making him look much weaker than he actually is. [break][break]
4. [OT][Physical] Karate Strikes. Maki has been formally trained in the arts of Karate and Kata from a young age. He is capable of delivering swift and powerful strikes thanks to this martial arts form.[break][break]
5. [OT][Physical] Offensive Grapple. With his training in Mauy Thai, Maki is capable of dealing powerful blows and throws while grappling opponents. He is capable of landing knees to the stomach or head, and turning his opponents weight against them.[break][break]
6. [DT][Physical] Defensive Grapple. Thanks to some judo training Maki picked up at the local MMA gym, he can quickly turn his blocks into strangleholds and throw attempts. Dominating the melee is his specialty.[break]

[attr="class","explorerheader"]▸ ROLEPLAY SAMPLE◂

[attr="class","explorerbox"][break]South City High was a fairly quiet school, with very ordinary day-to-day occurrences. While some schools had incredibly advanced science programs, or martial arts teams, South City High just had normal classes and teachers… There was one oddity however, one student who was far different from the rest. [break]

[break]Maki, a junior in high school, was the subject of a few different rumors. Most other students knew he was a martial artist, and with that kind of attention came popularity. The young man would find himself walking down the halls, followed by a small group of other students asking about his training. “What sort of martial arts are you doing, Maki?” “Where do you train Maki?” “How long can you do push-ups for Maki?” Sometimes the questions seemed endless. The earthling could only shake his head and chuckle a bit at the commotion. [break]

[break]In an attempt to calm down the students following him, the grappler would explain “Look. I don’t fight for attention. I do martial arts because I enjoy it… I go to the local MMA gym on 37th Street, Bruno’s. If you want to learn how to fight, they can teach you all the basics.” Somehow, his classmates didn’t seem all too pleased at that response. Either way, the crowd of followers soon dispersed.[break]

[break]There were many downsides to attention. While most enjoyed Maki’s company, and supported his status, others certainly didn’t. As the young man began his daily walk to the gym after school, an angry voice would be heard from around a street corner. “Ay, Maki. You’re the tough guy everyone’s on about!?” A man slightly older than the earthling would round the corner, dressed in a black leather jacket and accompanied by two others. He would pull a cigarette away from his mouth as he spoke, “Well, well, well, ole Mrago finally gets his eyes on you… Don’t seem so tough… Boys!” The young man would snap his fingers, causing the two behind him to lunge forward at Maki. To their surprise, the boy would just stand there as the crew of bullies let out a barrage of punches. In actuality, the strikes were less than bug bites to someone like himself. After a few minutes of constant attacks, Maki would smirk at the new exhausted assailants. “Giving up so soon fellas? That’s really disappointing. I guess I’ll see you three at the same time next week.” [break]

[break]With that, the teen would begin whistling as he continued walking right past the attackers. Mrago, in visible shock could only mutter to himself, “y-y-ya, got lucky this time kid!”[break]