Densosu Ito

Densosu Ito is a rank 3 Khan.[1]

History

Densosu works with various volunteer groups concerned about the plight of Japanese people dwelling on the Asian mainland. In an age of resurgent nationalism, Japanese folks often do not fare well at the hands of vengeful populaces or jealous officials in Siberia, Mongolia, and northern China. Ito is one-quarter Mongolian, and he uses his ethnic ties for as much leverage as he can get.

It's not easy or productive line of work. Japan remains the target of enormous hostility, which is the legacy of its brutal Imperial domination during the 1930s and '40s, followed by economic domination until the Japanese bubble began to burst in the '80s. While there's no widespread or organized violence yet, mainland bullies who dream of power find exploiting anti-Japanese sentiment a good path to power. Many of Ito's colleagues fear that within a few years, anyone who appear Japanese or can be shown to have Japanese ancestry may have to abandon Northeastern Asia. Densosu remains unconvinced, but he is not inclined toward great hopes.

But all of these concerns are, in part, cover. Ito's deeper concerns lie with the Khan - the great weretigers who once roamed the thick forests to the south of the Asian tundra. Few of his people now remain, and ethnic conflicts threaten their human Kinfolk. In the wild, the tiger Kinfolk have almost disappeared, and zoos will never be welcome homes. Perhaps the time for survival has already passed, but Densosu does not grant himself the luxury of despair.

Appearance

Densosu conforms all too well to Japanese stereotypes of the lower classes and foreigners. He's tall, burly and quite hairy. He chooses to make no effort at concealing these "unfortunate" features, and he combines Ainu motifs with the Mongolian-influenced clothes he wears.

Home

A small apartment neat Ueno.

Secrets

Ito knows everything about Khan activities in Northeastern Asia and a fair amount about the other hengeyokai there. He knows almost nothing about the Japanese shen, nor does he have any great interest in them.

Influence

Among people who deal with resource conservation and ethnic protection, Densosu's views carry a great deal of influence. Few like him, and many fear the bad consequences of his rejection of Japanese etiquette, but they respect his accomplishments and marvel at his sources of information.

Stats

Position: Courtier
Breed: Homid
Auspices: Philodox
Tribe: Khan
Nature/Demeanor: Alpha/Survivor
Physical: Strength 3 (4/6/7/5), Dexterity 4 (5/6/6/6), Stamina 3 (5/6/6/6)
Social: Charisma 2 (2/2/2/2), Manipulation 3 (2/0/0/0), Appearance 1 (0/0/0/1)
Mental: Perception 3, Intelligence 2, Wits 3
Talents: Alertness 3, Awareness 3, Brawl 3, Expression 2, Intimidation 3, Style 2
Skills: Acrobatics 3, Etiquette 2, Firearms 3, Leadership 2, Survival 2
Knowledges: Culture 3, Investigation 2, Law 3, Lore 2, Politics 3
Backgrounds: Contacts 2, Den-Realm 3, Resources 1, Secrets 3
Gifts: Command Attention, Skin of Jade, Sweet Hunter's Smile, Night Terror, Cat Fear, Dragonroar
Renown: 3 Cleverness, 3 Ferocity, 3 Honor
Rage: 6; Gnosis: 4; Willpower: 6
Rank: 3
Rites: Rite of Warding, Rite of Claiming, Rite of Fear

References

  1. ↑ WOD: World of Darkness: Tokyo, p. 67-68
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