Humanoid; Nukenin

Standard Form; Nukenin

Species
Human; Variable

Subspecies
None

Effect
Rogue

Side-Effect
Defecting

History (Past)
Shinobi who have strayed away from the order of the Alliance, namely the Veritas, and now are considered rogues who threaten the economy as a whole. They do for themselves and not for the good of the people, and their actions tend to cause collapse in the economy.

Habitation (Present)
Some of them have been rumored to become Demons or incarnates of the Falshin because of their lifestyle, some are known to just be greedy and lustful, some are missing, and some are even just tired of the way things work around the society. Whatever their reasons, they have defected, and because of that, their agenda seems to directly interfere with that of the Veritas. Otherwise, their reasoning for defecting seems to be widely unknown -- possibly personal.

Purpose (Future)
Many believe that they work with the Rogue Witches and Rogue Instruments to try taking over their societies and ruling it by their own means, or simply to destroy it and have a land with no rule nor law, such as Valparaiso, which most of them frequent in. Whenever one is seen outside of their normal territory, it is always for a mission, be it assassination, retrieval, or recon, they are always planning and doing something.

Type
Humanoid; Variable

Class
Ninja; Rogue

Style/Technique
Jutsu - Special techniques of the ninja, sometimes called Ninpo. They cover a large variety, usually involving the elements or ninja tactics, but there are other Jutsu such as martial arts (taijutsu) along with shurikenjutsu, kenjutsu, sōjutsu, bōjutsu and others.

Kagenui - Throws thin, paralyzing needles at the foe and if one hits, they will be unable to move. (Paralysis)

MinMinMin - Releases a very soothing, calming wind that will cause whomever is caught in the wind to fall into a deep slumber. (Sleep)

Shinikaze - Releases a deadly mist that poisons all those who inhale it. (Poison)

Mafuujin - Disappears and strikes the foe in their minds with the power of a deadly wind, causing them to be unable to use energy or any of their special abilities. (Disable)

Tougenkyo - Switches places with the enemy to cause confusion to them via powerful ninjutsu.

Art/Signature
Assassination - The premeditated act of killing someone suddenly or secretively, especially a prominent person.

Kuji-kiri - Kuji-kiri is an esoteric practice which, when performed with an array of hand "seals" (kuji-in), was meant to allow the ninja to enact superhuman feats. Intended effects range from physical and mental concentration, to more incredible claims about rendering an opponent immobile, or even the casting of spells.

Form
Variable

Threat Level
Variable

Sociability
Variable

Likes
Variable

Equipment
Variable - Along with common weapons, a large assortment of miscellaneous arms were associated with the ninja. Some examples include poison, makibishi (caltrops), cane swords (shikomizue), land mines, fukiya (blowguns), poisoned darts, acid-spurting tubes, and firearms. The happō, a small eggshell filled with blinding powder (metsubushi), was also used to facilitate escape.

Ninjato - The ninjatō is typically depicted as being a short sword, often portrayed as having a straight blade (similar to that of a shikomizue) with a square guard. Usually of a length "less than 60 cm", the rest of the sword is comparatively "thick, heavy and straight". The scabbards were often said to have been used for various purposes such as a respiration pipe (snorkel) in underwater activities or for secretly overhearing conversations. The scabbard is also said to have been longer than the blade of the ninjatō in order to hide various objects such as chemicals used to blind pursuers. The tsuba (hand guard) of the ninjato is often described as being larger than average and square instead of the much more common round tsuba. One theory on the ninjatō tsuba size and shape is that it was used as a tool, the sword would be leaned against a wall and ninja would use the tsuba as a step to extend his normal reach, the sword would then be retrieved by pulling it up by the sageo (saya cord).

Katana - Probably the ninja's weapon of choice, and was sometimes carried on the back. The katana had several uses beyond normal combat. In dark places, the scabbard could be extended out of the sword, and used as a long probing device. The sword could also be laid against the wall, where the ninja could use the sword guard (tsuba) to gain a higher foothold. The katana could even be used as a device to stun enemies before attacking them, by putting a combination of red pepper, dirt or dust, and iron filings into the area near the top of the scabbard, so that as the sword was drawn the concoction would fly into the enemy's eyes, stunning him until a lethal blow could be made.

Explosives - Normally handmade portable explosives, though can also delve into military-grade explosives as well. Soft-cased bombs were designed to release smoke or poison gas, along with fragmentation explosives packed with iron or ceramic shrapnel.

Bow - Bows were used for sharpshooting, and some ninjas' bows were intentionally made smaller than the traditional yumi (longbow).

Kusarigama - The chain and sickle (kusarigama) was also used by the ninja. This weapon consisted of a weight on one end of a chain, and a sickle (kama) on the other. The weight was swung to injure or disable an opponent, and the sickle used to kill at close range.

Accessories
Scrolls - Secret writings often associated with information or special powers.

Kunai - A sharp tool thought to be originally derived from the masonry trowel. The two widely recognized variations of the kunai are short kunai and the big kunai. Although a basic tool, in the hands of a martial arts expert, the kunai could be used as a multi-functional weapon. The kunai is commonly associated with the ninja, who used it to gouge holes in walls.

Shuriken - An array of darts, spikes, knives, and sharp, star-shaped discs were known collectively as shuriken. While not exclusive to the ninja, they were an important part of the arsenal, where they could be thrown in any direction.

Smoke Bombs - Typical explosives which release various gases to poison others or conceal movement with thick smoke.

Tekko-kagi - Hand claws.

Ashiko - Iron climbing cleats.

Kaginawa - Iron climbing hook.

Resistance (Strength)
Variable

Immunities
Variable

Extra Items
Accessory

Item Dropped
Weapon

Points
10+

Form
Standard; Nukenin

Evolutionary Form
None