The Power of One
(Note: Just letting you Sailormoon and Ranma 1/2 fans know, I changed Raye and Ukyou's personalities and backgrounds slightly to fit the tone of the story.)
The New Ronin Warriors
Kasey Sanada- Kasey is Ryo's twin sister and is the newest Ronin Warrior. Ryo and Kasey were split up shortly after their father's death. Ryo at first doesn't remember her due to hitting his head when he was younger. Kasey is tall and slender, with raven black hair that goes down to her waist, which she wears in a braid when she fights, and blue eyes. Later on though she cuts her hair. She was on the gymnastics team and played goalie for her soccer team back in Yamanashi.
Armor: Blaze
Armor Color: Yellow
Attack Cry: Sunbeam Smash
Weapon: Blaze Katana
Kanji: Hakaru (Balance)
Nationality: Japanese
Date of Birth: August 15, 1973
Age: 17
Ukyou Kounji- Ukyou is the second Ronin to join the group. Arriving in time to save Sage from sudden death, she makes an enemy out of Blade after defeating him in battle. Having a rough childhood, she ran away from an abusive father at eight, and even now, believes that everything was her fault. When not fighting, she loves to run, and is an expert in Kendo. Ukyou has dark brown hair and eyes.
Armor: Sky
Armor Color: Sky Blue/White
Attack Cry: Electricity Sky Beam
Weapon: Sky Staff
Kanji: Ai (Love)
Nationality: Japanese
Date of Birth: May 21, 1973
Age: 17
Raye Hino- Raye is the third Ronin Warrior to be found. She's very loyal to her friends, and loves all life around her. A Shinto Priestess, she believes that there is another way to solving problems without using violence, but uses it when necessary, but feels regretful afterwards. She loves to sing, but is happiest when meditating and praying to the fire spirits. Raye has long black hair with purple highlights and lavender eyes.
Armor: Flowers
Armor Color: Light Pink/White
Attack Cry: Fire Petals Burn
Weapon: Hankyu (Bow and Arrow)
Kanji: Kyuui (Peace)
Nationality: Japanese
Date of Birth: April 17, 1973
Age: 17
Christina Yashima- Christina is fourth of the new Ronin Warriors to be located. She keeps to herself a lot, but when her friends need her, she'll always put them before herself. Not knowing what happened to her family, she has been searching for them for most of her life, and latches onto Dais like an older brother. Like Raye, she has a love for singing, and is even caught singing by one of the guys. She is very loyal to Kasey, and throws her life on the line for her many times. Christina has shoulder-length dark brown hair and cobalt blue eyes.
Armor: Galactic
Armor Color: Midnight Blue
Attack Cry: Cosmic Fire Flare
Weapon: Celestial Katana
Kanji: Kibou (Hope)
Nationality: Japanese
Date of Birth: April 19, 1973
Marissa Kaiou- Marissa is the final, and youngest, Ronin Warrior to be located. Like Raye, Marissa's is calm and gentle, but she also seems to have a dark side, which the Warlords use to their advantage. Losing both her parents in a car accident, Marissa has been living with her cousin for several years. Her favorite pastime is playing and watching hockey, making her and Ryo fast friends. Marissa has long blonde hair, which she has tied up with a yellow bow, and bright blue eyes.
Armor: Whirlwind
Armor Color: Blue/Grey/White
Attack Cry: Tornado Blast (Land)/Hurricane Spire (Water)
Weapon: Yari (Trident)
Kanji: Junsuisa (Purity/Innocence)
Nationality: Japanese/British
Date of Birth: February 24, 1974
Melody Motomiya- Melody is
a young girl that has been watching the Ronins locate their friends. Not much
is known about her until Chapter 8. She has a calm and gentle personality, and
seems to have somewhat of a connection with Cale. She lives in the city of
Odaiba with her parents, younger brother, and older sister. Melody has long
brown hair, with a big bow holding it at the base of her neck, and green eyes.
Armor: Vortex
Armor Color: Red/White/Black
Attack Cry: Sonic Blast
Weapon: Hankyu (Bow and Arrow)/Katana
Kanji: Hikari (Light)
Nationality: Japanese
Date of Birth: December 12, 1973
Age: 16
The New Dark Warlords
Kalika- Kalika is the Warlord of War and is also the new leader. She was the eldest daughter of a wealthy family and was also heir to the estate. She joined Talpa's ranks at 17 after killing her parents. She is constantly fighting Kasey for the affection of Rowen. Kalika has shoulder-length dark green hair and golden eyes.
Armor: War
Armor Color: Blood Red
Attack Cry: Solar Flare Strike
Weapon: Scorching Swords
Kanji: Shigo (Death)
Real Name: Susanna
Nationality: Swedish
Date of Birth: March 12, 1792
Age: 198
Blade- Blade is the Warlord of Lighting. Even though he was the youngest to join Talpa's ranks (he was 14), he's the strongest next to Kalika. He was approached by Talpa soon after being found guilty for killing his commanding officer, but hasn't revealed why to this day. Blade is usually butting heads with his older brother Cale. He has short spiked indigo hair and blue eyes.
Armor: Lighting
Armor Color: Black / Silver
Attack Cry: Black Thunder Strike
Weapon: Katana
Kanji: Rokujou (Anger)
Real Name: Akira
Nationality: Japanese
Date of Birth: September 9, 1558
Age: 432
Ariel- Ariel is the Warlord of Devastation. She can be very sweet until she's provoked and is said to be the weakest of the six Warlords, she's actually very strong. Ariel was 16 when Talpa saved her after almost being hanged during one of the Witch Trials in Salem, Massachusetts. She has wavy waist length blond hair and blue eyes.
Armor: Devastation
Armor Color: Dark Blue
Attack Cry: Armageddon Shockwave
Weapon: Staff
Kanji: Shibou (Desire)
Real Name: Madison
Nationality: American
Date of Birth: June 22, 1676
Age: 314
Phoenix- Phoenix is the Warlord of Firestorm. He is very hotheaded and therefore is constantly getting into trouble. Talpa approached him when he was 18 and a guard for Napoleon during the French Revolution. All the warlords dislike him except for his best friend Hannah. Phoenix has short red hair and red eyes.
Armor: Firestorm
Armor Color: Red / Yellow
Attack Cry: Raging Fire Flash
Weapon: Battle Axe
Kanji: Kannan (Affliction)
Real Name: Quentin
Nationality: French
Date of Birth: January 19, 1785
Age: 205
Lance- Lance is the Warlord of Cyclone. He is deeply in love with Kalika and that can also be his worst weakness. Lance is jealous of Kalika's feelings for Rowen, and is always fighting him. At 19 Talpa approached him after being sentenced to death for raping a young girl in Moscow, Russia and has never told anyone about his past. He has spiky brown hair and green eyes.
Armor: Cyclone
Armor Color: Black / Blue
Attack Cry: Cyclone Vortex Cut
Weapon: Pair of Sais
Kanji: Kyoubou (Rage)
Real Name: Aleksei
Nationality: Russian
Date of Birth: November 1, 1769
Age: 221
Hannah- Hannah is the Warlord of Rainbow. Her armor may sound sweet but she's the strongest after Blade. She joined Talpa's ranks not too long after Kalika after being accused of killing her parents and doesn't know that Kalika was the one that killed them. She acts mean and tough, but is actually very vulnerable. She has waist length dark green hair and golden eyes.
Armor: Rainbow
Armor Color: Dark Purple
Attack Cry: Rainbow Rage
Weapon: Rainbow Sword
Kanji: Kyuushuu (Revenge)
Real Name: Katarina
Nationality: Swedish
Date of Birth: February 27, 1794
Age: 196
Kotasu- Kotasu is the son of Talpa and is the Warlord of Armageddon. Even though he isn't the leader and isn't seen at all until Chapter Eight, he still holds a lot of power in the group. Not much is known about him, but he does seem to have a connection with Melody. Kotau is very handsome, with women both in the Nether Realm and Toyama fawning over him. He has short blondish white hair and ice blue eyes.
Armor: Armageddon
Armor Color: Black / Red
Attack Cry: World Devastation
Weapon: Shadow Blade
Kanji: Mayakasu (Deceive)
Date of Birth: Unknown
Age: Unknown