Example Character

Meru Itsumi's given name is Itsumi, though she insists on being called by the more formal Meru, because the meaning of Itsumi ("outstanding one, leadership, assertive") is too lofty for her tastes. She prefers the humbleness of her surname, claiming that it helps keep her grounded.

Meru was born in Prontera, but her parents died when she was very young, leaving her an orphan to be raised by the church. She was taken in by a kind priest who raised her as a daughter and introduced her to the teachings of Odin, and more specifically his son Thor, who Meru had always looked up to as an idol. Meru is a practiced acolyte, initially having been groomed to become a priestess, though her wild streak and her active behavior pushed her toward martial arts as an outlet at an early age. Eventually Meru opted to divide her time evenly and honed her skills in both disciplines. Meru's strength and stubborn attitude allowed her to breeze through tests on her way to become a monk, though she stalled for several years on patience and memorization tests. Even today, Meru is unusually pugnacious for someone with her religious background.

In modern times, Meru works as a devotee for the church, and especially to her adopted father, Father Mareusis. Meru is usually sent out for tasks involving dealing with demons or undead, though she occasionally does bodyguard work or deals with local matters, even if her social skills leave something to be desired. In her free time, Meru weaves or practices calligraphy in order to steady her hands and experience zen.

Character Details

 * Race: Human
 * Height: 6' 0"
 * Build: Muscular
 * Hair Color: Pink
 * Eye Color: Brown
 * Homeland: Prontera
 * Religion: Church of Odin (worships Thor and Odin specifically)

Character Stats

 * Class: Monk/Cleric
 * Background: Acolyte
 * Alignment: Neutral Good
 * Languages: Common, Celestial, Sylvan
 * Skill Profs: Acrobatics,  Perception,  Religion,  Stealth,  Survival
 * Tool Profs: Calligrapher's Supplies, Weaver's Tools, Herbalism Kits
 * Important Equipment: Prayer beads including a bracelet with a holy symbol on the end, giant silver warhammer, ceremonial quarterstaff, monk robes, personalized takuhatsugasa (monk hat)
 * Fighting Style: Shaolin kung fu