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1) Basic Info

Name: Kekoa Tambor

CNR Explanation: Kekoa is hawaiian, meaning The Warrior, with Koa meaning both warrior and koa tree

Species: Human

Age: 20

Gender: Male

Emblem:  See picture

Handedness: Natural ambidextrous

Nicknames: Bubble boy

Occupation: Huntsman-in-training, Team NCRT (Nacarat)

2) Appearance

Aura Colour: bright orange

Height: 6’8”

Weight: 180lbs

Eyes: brown

Skin Colour: reddish tan

Face Shape: rectangular

Hair: floral pink crew cut

Physical Traits: black full sleeve tattoo (right shoulder to hand) comprised of faux tribal markings

Outfit: Brown PBI fiber canvas pantswith visible stitching in floral pink, red-brown long sleeved canvas jacket made of PBI fiber with pink detailing; worn open over dark grey long sleeved t-shirt, no shoes.

Accessories: sunglasses

Gadgets: stainless steel watch with smart display linked to a thermal sensor array in his clothing (lets him know if he catches fire)

3) Characteristics:

Background:

Most people think of faunus when they think of Menagerie, so it strikes people as odd when a human claims to have been born there. Kekoa Tambor is the son Barclay Tambor and Alani Keanu. His mother, Alani, is a faunus born in Menagerie who met his father, a huntsman, while studying abroad in Vale before the two of them moved back to Menagerie to wed.

Having been raised by a huntsman, it’s only natural he was trained to fight and continue the family traditions for another generation. Rather than taking after his father’s fencing style of combat Kekoa focused his time and energy into mastering fire dancing -traditionally a performance art- and designing a weapon which would allow him to utilize it in combat. After turning 17, Kekoa travelled to Vale to enroll in Beacon Academy where he was made a member of team NCRT.

While Kekoa and his partner Zhu Chunlan dated briefly during their first year, the relationship did not last and they split while remaining good friends throughout the rest of their schooling; working well together in combat and supporting each other in the field.

Team NCRT had a rocky start; Kekoa and Lan polarizing against Nanuq and Rachel who both expressd a strong distaste for the faunus; although by the end of the year Nanuq's hidden faunus fetish came to light and Rachel shifted her own views to get along with the rest of the team.

In their second year, the team entered the Vytal Festival Tournament; Kekoa and Rachel were sent into the second round, and Kekoa was sent ot the finals where he was eliminated by a student from Mistral.

NCRT's third year at Beacon was uneventful, and they spend much of their free time improving their teamwork and helping one of their number build a better weapon, it was their fourth year at Beacon -during the second Vytal Festival in their time as students- that they helped Rost Smith and Lila Ashworth, A pair of veteran huntsman, during the evacuation efforts when the Battle ofBeacon was ongoing,

Personality:

Kekoa is a very focused and determined young man, but not so bull headed that he doesn’t know when to sit back and enjoy the music. He has a great love of music and rhythm that occupies much of his free time, listening to music and dancing with his friends when not training. His teammates have taken to confiding in him when they need to talk, as he is approachable and trustworthy; able and willing to carry a secret with him to the grave.

Misc Traits: always carries a bottle of bubble solution

Likes: fire, bubbles, warm weather, spicy food, parties, dancing, most kinds of music

Dislikes: cold weather, strong winds, heavy rain, sweets, quiet time, libraries. 4) Trivia

Notable Relationships:

Barclay and Alani: Kekoa’s parents. He was primarily raised in the traditions of his mother’s family and takes more afterteaching him basic combat techniques when he was young and helping him train.

Zhu Chunlan: The only faunus on his team, Kekoa and Lan dated briefly during their first year at Beacon but are no longer together; however they remain best friends and are often seen sparring or otherwise spending time together.

Nanuq Gage: The leader of team NCRT: having been raised among faunus, Kekoa and his team leader did not get along initially; however after Nanuq’s actual feelings about faunus came to light their relationship became far more amicable.

Rachel Blackwood: Kekoa and Rachel never really got along, between their differing world views and general clash of personalities; however their current relationship is more of a friendly rivalry than active conflict.

Skills: Kekoa is a skilled dancer with practice in a number of traditional and formal styles. While he does not use them in combat, Kekoa is proficient with a short sword and buckler, the weapons used by his father.

Allusion: Didn’t really have one in mind.

Notes:

Hunter Extension

A) Weapon Name: Hu'a La'au

Classification: Dust Bubble Dragon Staff

Short Description: A staff with 10 bubble-dispensing heads, 5 on each end.

B) Semblance

Name: Drumbeat

Short Description: Increases offensive or defensive abilities based on movement and rhythm

Activation Cue: heavy bass drum

Reflection of Personality: Loves music and dancing, strong natural sense of rhythm.

C) Combat Info

Preferred Range: close

Landing Strategy:  uses Hu’a Lau’au as a hook to swing down from a branch

Fighting Style: Direct combat using constant movement, spinning slashes, and strategic placement of explosive bubbles.