(Why does Muramasa: The Demon Blade come to mind? :3)<br/><br/>Name: Katane Tsukimaru (	キャッテイン・トサッキマーラ)<br/><br/>Approx. Age: Appears 13<br/>Gender: Male<br/><br/>Species: Bakeneko (Can shift into Nekomata)/ Human<br/><br/>Appearance: Katane has white striped with red fur and slitted red eyes which give him far-sight viewing. His hair comes done shaggy to his neck and is colored like his fur. It complements his slightly pale skin tone. His trademark tail, which can split in two to summon on his stronger talents, is as long as his body. He prefers to let his hands and face remain human(Do you have any idea of how hard it is to pick things up with paws?!) when he prefers to remain casual. Poking from his hair are two somewhat large triangular ears that allow him excellent hearing. Kat wears an oversized white jacket with numerous zippers and pockets. The sleeves easily cover his hands when they are slack and the hem extends to the ankle of his feet. Underneath his jacket, he wears blue denim shorts that he "borrowed from a human visitor." Around his neck is a black collar with a large silver bell that jingles not on movement but it's own mind.<br/><br/>Abilities: Advanced Spectromancy, 1st to 7th Plane Sight and Hearing, Increased Reflexes<br/><br/>Weapons: Extremely Sharp Claws, Ghoul's Gourd<br/><br/>Affilitation: Byakko<br/><br/>Goals: To achieve 3 tails; Walk the human world once more<br/><br/>History: Kat's middle name was Mischief as he haunted the human world. Home to home, he caused strange levitations, ghostly illusions, and hilarious(to him) yet creepy dreams. But for the poverty and poor-stricken, the bakeneko brought wealth and riches to the family by using his shape-shifting skills to assume the role of a noh performer and giving helpful hints that would lead to overwhelming success. When people offered him gifts, most of the time he refused, saying he was happy to restore them to "tricking status." Usually, the family was haunted in the next week or so, thus repaying him in a completely different manner. However, when Katane did accept gifts, he only accepts fish oil, which was his preferred food, drink, and feast. Especially the oil of the fattest, juiciest, and most succulent of fishes. This also turned out to be his downfall. After draining a lantern of what had to be exquisite tuna oil, Katane soon found that the thick liquid was laced with tranquilizer poison and his body unresponsive. A cunning priestess has laid a trap for for the reclusive bakeneko and offered him two choices: having his lengthy tail cut off, thus robbing him of his powers or being sent to the Yokai Realm, Obakerikujou. Thinking of how long it took him to grow his tail("50 freakin' years!!!"), Katane quickly chose the option of banishment. When asked why by the somewhat startled priestess, he sagely replied, "What use of I if I give false hope for 30 years?" With a shrug of her shoulders, she placed the slip upon his head and....poof! Here he is. After exploring the land, he finally settled in the strange region of Nishi. He's had no problems so until the Spirit Kings started fighting and ruining his sleep. Hoping they'll quiet down soon, he waits for a task that he can do that will silence the dispute.<br/><br/>(Hope that'll do.)