Shi Jo

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Shi Jo

Basic Info

Shi;
Age && date of birth; 68, November 5
Gender; Male
Bending Element; Air
Bending/Non-Bending Level; Beginner
Alias; None

Appearance

hair color; Grey
Eye color; Brown
Height; 6'0
Weight; 180 pounds
Appearance; Master Shi Jo is a tall, fairly muscular and lightly tanned man. His old age has not treated his body well, and has turned his once long, black hair completely grey. He has fastened his long hair into a long ponytail, tied with an orange ribbon at the end. On his stern, muscular face is a grey mustache. His muscular body is covered with scars from his many ordeals. He stands tall and stalwart at six feet.

His clothing is simple, as he is still adheres to the old oath of poverty. The top of his clothing is an orange fighting Gi he procured during his travels throughout the Earth Kingdom. His matching orange pants are baggy, and end at his ankles. His footwear are only a pair of black slippers that hug his feet tightly.

Traits

likes;

• Food
  
• Silence
  
• Relaxing
  
• Tea
  
• Pure People
  

dislikes;

• Dishonest people
  
• Loud noises
  
• Fear
  
• Bitter Food
  
• Hills
  

Overall Personality; Shi Jo is an old man, so he tends to have a very strict and dated view about things. He is brash, and brazen. He tends to believe his views are the only correct path, and that there is no other way. His usual tactic of persuasion is to play off the fear of others, and convince them that his way is the right way. In his own mind he considers himself a simple man who can get things done. He can be very overbearing with his will and opinions, often causing people with weaker wills to back down. “Unless we act together we shall all surely perish, and become dust in the wind.”

Long speeches usually escape from his lips as he indentifies himself, or proclaims something. Usually all his speeches or proclamations have something to do with air in one way or another. “The winds of war are nothing compared to me!” “Air can uplift some, and knock down others!” “Can you stand against the force of a whirlwind?!” He was never trained fully in his bending art, making him little more than a beginner.

Shi is slow to raise his fists in anger, but quick to defend himself. Though he can seem cruel and oppressive at times he always assists those that need his help, unless he finds them unworthy of it. Truly all he wants to do at his old age is wander around helping those that are in need, but also having them help themselves. “You call yourself a human being? Rise to your feet and face your opponent!” He believes in honor, and trust, but won’t hesitate to turn on those he thinks will interfere with him in any way.

History Info

Home Country; Northern Air Temple
siblings; None
history; “I care nothing for this place!”
Shi’s life began as many air nomad children’s do. He was born in the Northern Air Temps, and left there by his parents as they relocated to another temple to further enlighten themselves. Shi Jo grew up learning about inner peace, and the how he was one with the wind. Such things bored him though. While his brothers assured him that this was far better than going out into the world, Shi knew in his heart that he was destined for something greater. On his fifteenth birthday, though it was not celebrated, Shi approached his elder and told him of his plans to leave the temple. The elder did not protest, as he agreed Shi needed to leave. The young airbender had been a troubled youth, always picking fights, and using an unorthodox method of Airbending. Before leaving the temple, Shi announced to everyone that he would come back stronger than ever before and show each of them his greatness. He snapped his wooden staff in two, signifying his hatred for the place. So he left the Northern Air Temple, not by Bison either, but by foot, showing he needed no aid from his people.

“You face not a man, but a great storm!”
Now twenty, the hardened Air bender found himself in the Earth Kingdom. It seemed as though there were plenty looking for a fight, and Shi delivered. At first his limited air bending had sufficed to help him defeat his opponents. Later on he found himself pitted against men and women that bested him without trying. Shi strived to overcome his weakness, but with no master to teach him how to bend he was forced to work on his physical power. Shi would challenge those that defeated him, and would win, but barely each time. His physical blows were powerful, but his air was weak and used mainly as a defensive technique. Shi found a place for himself in underground fighting, where he could test his physical prowess.

“I lower my fists, and open my hands.”
Shi lived a life of fighting and simple pleasures. Now 60, the brawler had seen much in his time. He had participated in dastardly acts, and helped people he did not care for. It was all fine though as long as he could keep fighting. Shi’s simple life came to an end when he entered the ring with an opponent who looked only 15. No doubt the boy was fighting for money.

Shi engaged the youth and in the duel the boy was knocked down by Shi’s Airbending. There was no contest. The boy however did not give up, and rushed Shi with a dagger that had been hidden in his pocket. Shi instinctively struck the boy in the head, seemingly knocking him out. Shi’s old face stared in awe as he witnessed the boy’s forehead bleed immensely. Shi was declared the winner, but vowed to never fight for profit again.

“The wind has deemed me unworthy to carry along its breeze.”
Shi fell into a depressed state, and for eight years wandered the Earth Kingdom. His old body, scarred from past battles simply waded from place to place. Shi became poor, giving his life earnings to those that needed it more in the troubled times they faced. It was the least he could do to make himself feel at peace.

Shi may have been broken, but his long trials had made him wiser. In eight years he had come to accept that he may not be anything important, but perhaps he could help those that needed guidance. Though somewhat of a pacifist, the airbender still was able to hold his own, and prepared to help others with his strength.

Code Word: Sanosuke