Kim Tatsuo - Kim Family Representative

[Kim Tatsuo]

Your OOC Name:
Kiki
Face Claim: Lee Donghae

Kim Tatsuo

Position: Head of Kim Family and Council Representative
Rank: Noble

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Birth month and day:
March 16
Zodiac Animal:
Tiger
Age:
26
Height:
5'9
Weight:
150
Physical Description:
Although he is of average build, mostly average height, and doesn't have conventionally masculine looks, Tatsuo is still handsome. His quick smile and easy going manner often put people at ease. The feature he is most confident in is his hair, and he's taken to styling it up out of his eyes rather dramatically. He has perfect posture thanks to his domineering mother, and usually dresses in bright reds and yellows, with loose fitting pants and shirts, usually with a vest.


Personality Description:
Tatsuo is...loud. He talks loud, wears loud colors, and takes up space. It's the way he was raised to be--His father was the head of the Kim family, and as the oldest son, he was going to be too. If he wanted to live up to their name, to bring the family honor, he had to be the best of the best: the most handsome, the smartest, the most persuasive. It's been an uphill battle for him, with his never-satisfied mother always breathing down his neck. While he does have a sensitive side, hardly anyone is allowed to see it anymore, not since it was beaten out of him. He does enjoy being on the council, however, because he wants to make a positive difference in Easthaven.


Religious Preferences: Tatsuo is not particularly spiritual, but he does have a small shrine to the Mother Goddess in his room. He leaves her gifts of oranges and his favorite strawberry mochi candies on holidays, and whenever he needs an extra boost of help from her. He believes that the Mother Goddess is the mother of the Twin Goddesses, and is a strong believer in the visions of the Oracles. He asks for transcripts of the visions each time, and spends hours pouring over them to ensure that every aspect is being considered when making decisions.




MAGIC AND BATTLE

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Class:
Scholar
Sub-Class:
Politician
Magic: Yes
Magic Type:

Fire - Novice


BIO

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Kim Tatsuo is the child of Kim Tatsuya and Song Mitsuki. His parents married for political gain, although his mother was considered the most beautiful young woman at the time, despite her sharp tongue and critical nature. The two proved to be a smart match, and soon became an inseparable team. By hiring more and more talented designers, they were able to take their silk business and add on a fashion design segment. They now sell some of the most desirable custom Kimonos, Hanbok, and other silk garments in the country. 

Their son was immediately expected to meet all of their expectations. He was not often treated as a child by his parents who already expected him to be intelligent, well spoken, and immaculately dressed. He was much closer with his grandmother, Huang-Mai Ao, who raised him as if he were her own. She often took him out of the house to explore the city while his parents were busy with the council or other business. While she suspected that her free hand in parenting had helped her daughter to develop into the harsh person she did, she wanted to allow Tastuo the same freedom to be himself. He loved being able to run wild with his childhood friends, catching frogs and picking flowers for his grandmother. She also ensured that he was raised with religion, and each time they left they would also visit the Mother Goddess's temple. 

Tatsuo developed magic around age 10. His parents immediately told him never to use it again--they were not willing to give up their heir to the temples. He has practiced some on his own, when he thinks no one is looking, but his skills are...minimal.

Tatsuo had the best tutors, the best clothes, and the strictest of schedules for most of his life. At age 20 he began managing a section of the family business, approving designs for the clothing shop and organizing the workers who spun the silk. His bright fashion tastes flourished there, and he enjoyed the creative side of the work. When his father later took ill, the 24 year old Tatsuo was suddenly thrust into the council. While he had been training for it his whole life, he was not immediately a respected member of the council. Most people thought he was too young to have any useful thoughts in his head.

He was able to prove himself, however, and has become a strong part of the council, usually working to make the Oracles' voices heard over the other members of the council. He's glad to see the Oracles coming of age, now, and excited to have a childhood friend joining the council. As he told his grandmother, "it's a good year to be alive."

Tatsuo's strengths are his heroic nature (always looking out for those who he feels need his help) and thinking outside of the box, his weakness is his tendency to be easily offended and defensive.