<strong>Yushoto Jiao-Long</strong><br/><br/>(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/8/8e/Yushoto_Jiao-Long.jpg)<br/><br/>https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/10/Exalted3rdED_2-Page_Demo_Mortal_InteractiveWIP.pdf<br/><br/><strong>Background:</strong><br/>Jaio-Long had a rather uneventful childhood and upbringing, little different to any of a similar rank and position in Lookshy. He trained his body and mind, expecting to join one of the Legion forces and serve honourably there, and figure out what he intended to do after he had experienced his term of service.<br/><br/>He attended one of the better academies in the city, The Empty Mountain. There he met with Amilar Chu Hua, and over time the two of them fell in love. Neither Gens made it official, but the two of them had an understanding. His rival for her affections was Karal Tianyu, but that was a one way street. Chu Hua wasn't interested in him, and Jaio-Long knew he was the better of the two, both in terms of physical and mental ability. Tianyu was no threat to the two.<br/><br/>Unfortunately for him, both the others Exalted during their 17th years, and Tianyu went through his family to have a betrothal arranged with Chu Hua. The matter is still under discussion between the two Gens, but Tianyu considers it a done deal. Chu Hua is much less keen, but knows that duty may not leave her much choice.<br/><br/>Since he didn't Exalt, Jiao-Long figured his only chance of gaining enough prestige to press a suit of his own was to join the Rangers and do enough there that he could raise his stock with the Gens and see if his Gens could make a bit for her hand.<br/><br/>He has gotten some family heirlooms (the Ashigaru armour and heathstone/bracer) and has so far proven himself versatile in Ranger duties. He's not as focused as some, which means he can turn his hand to almost any task, usually in conjunction with other Ranger operatives.