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Since I've been a series of oneshots for my OCs, I might as well bring out the protagonist of my continuity. 1) Basic info:


 * Name: Kai Canus Doran (Kai 's a diminutive for certain names in a lot of laungues. In Hawaiian, it's its own word, meaning "Sea". Canus is Latin for "grey, hoary, silver", and the like. Doran is an Irish surname meaning "Wanderer" and "Exile". So when you translate all that, it'd probably turn up as "Wanderer of the Silver Sea".
 * Team/occupation: Team ~Name has been expunged to prevent spoilers. >:3~
 * Species: Human (...for the most part. People think he might actually be part Faunus)
 * Age: 17 ("Currently". He'll be 18 when he attends Beacon. For now, though, that has yet to happen).
 * Sex: Male
 * Handedness: Possibly ambidextrous, though he does seem to prefer his right hand.
 * Aura/Effects: So far, his Aura's a mix of dark-blue and silver. It tends to move or behave like vapor when revealed.
 * Symbol: Silver key dangling on a thin thread, against a dark background (black or some type of shade of blue).
 * Physical traits: Bit of a lean figure, maybe even a skinny needle you could say. He is a tall dude, but not a broad one.
 * Misc traits: The rings within his eyes (I'll explain in the eyes part) tend to glow at times. Some think it might be connected to his Aura (although he technically didn't unlock till the age of 15, so that theory's crossed out.). Others say that it he might have some Faunus genes in him (since certain insects and fish possess bioluminescence). A few even joked about him having Dust particles inside of him, inheriting them from an ancestor that implanted the substance into their own body.
 * Nickname(s): None as of yet. If he were to have any, it might be in regards to his vauge origins and strange eyes (more on that in the Eye section). I suppose suggestions are up. XD

2) Appearance:


 * Height: About over six feet, maybe 6'3"?
 * Weight: He's a rather light dude. Perhaps about 130 lbs?
 * Eyes: Silver and sapphire. He has a case of central heterochromia, so he has both colors in each eye. The majority of them is silver, with a sapphire ring around the pupil.
 * Face: Erm, what's the point of this ting? :/
 * Hair: A mix of black and dark brown, so I guess you could say that it's like charred wood?
 * Physique: As said, he's a lean figure, relying more on agility and dexterity. He's not a walking tank by any means. If anything, they're the bane of his existence. He can strafe around and dodge them, but one hit can potentially deal a lot of damage to him. Hence why he keeps his shield around.
 * Combat Outfit: Not much of an outfit of any sort for right now. Right now, he's wearing something of hand-me-downs. In the oneshot, he had a navy-blue hoodie, torn jeans, and ash-grey tennis shoes. Considering that he pretty much had a growth-spurt after the Beowolf attack, it's likely that he no longer wears these.
 * Casual Outfit: As mentioned, he doesn't really have a "Causal" or "Combat" outfit right now, as my storyline's still several months before the events of Volume 1. Given that hes grown quite a bit since the oneshot, he's likely to have another set of hand-me-downs as his "current" attire. I do plan on having "The Mentor" purchasing new clothing for him as a reward for passing the Entrance Exam. A jacket or other hooded piece of clothing is likely to be part of the reward, being navy-blue and bearing some type of markings (possibly tribal-styled).

3) Characteristics:


 * Personality: I guess one can say that he's something of a strong silent type. He keeps to himself for the most part, usually opening up to close friends and associates. While his "down-to-Earth", he isn't some super-serious person. He does joke around with his collages at times, and does try to spend time with them. He's also a rather protective person, especially towards the Orphanage. Unfortunately, he kinda pushes himself too hard at times. Before Zephyr and "The Mentor" arrived, he was basically the main protector of the institution. While he was far from being the only capable fighter there, everyone looked up to him the most. And it put a lot of pressure and stress on him. If it weren't for Kuma and the arrival of two Huntsmen, he would've burnt himself out. The lack of information regarding his linage or bloodline has put some frustration into the boy. He's been trying to uncover something about his absent family for some time, yet hasn't really found much of an answer. And it's frustrating him, to say the least. He's not really a good swimmer (quite ironic, given his first name), and he has developed a bit of a case of aquaphobia (or rather, more specifically, a fear of drowning). Thinking about having "The Mentor" try to give the child swimming lessons, hoping improve his skills and help overcome his fears.
 * Background: His background is a rather vague one. Nobody -not even he himself- really knows where he came from or who his parents were. Kai's been transferred to a number of different Orphanages over the course of his life, finally ending up at Oliver Twist Orphanage. During a sea voyage to there, though, fell overboard and nearly drowned in the water. If wasn't for an unknown individual, he certainly would have. However, the near-death experience has put a bit of a fog around the indecent, so he can't really remember the details. OTO became his home since then. However, around a couple of years ago, a Beowolf strayed from its pack and found the Orphanage. The Grimm attacked the building on sight, injuring the headmaster and some visiting Hunters. Kai leapt into the fray and tried to help, though the Creature tore his arm up with its teeth. His Aura unlocked itself in an attempt to heal the wounds and stop the bleeding, giving him enough strength to kill the monster. He pasted out from the damage, and remained in the hospital for a week or two. When the couple offered to adopt him, he turned it down. After the attack, he was determined to defend it for as long as he can. Several months before the events of Volume 1, Zephyr and "The Mentor" were sent to defend it. During their stay, they trained him for the impending entrance exam, in both combat and in the use of his Aura. As of yet, he's still preparing for the exam.

4) Combat info:


 * Position/Class: Leader
 * Landing strategy: Considering that he hasn't exactly attended Beacon yet (as of this writing), he doesn't really have one. Once he gets there, well... guess he'll cross that bridge when he does.
 * Weapons:
 * Dust Action/Double Edged Folding Sword: A simple sword, using folding-frame technology to form and retract the blade. Dust can be inserted into a slot within the hilt, allowing the user to use the energies inside for an Elemental flare. Inspired by Corvo's Folding Blade from Dishonored.
 * Emergency Compact Ballistic Shield: Takes on the form of a piece of armor when not in use, expanding into its shield-form when needed. Can be attached to the lower or upper arm, doesn't matter which side. While it can way the user down, it's a sacrifice that Kai's willing to make.
 * Unnamed Pistol: While it functions like a standard pistol and can use the same rounds as one, it can also use Dust for Elemental attack. Basically a ported version of a non-RWBY weapon of mine.
 * Semblance: Undiscovered as of yet. Thinking of making it an Elemental power.
 * Fighting style: While does possess a sword and shield, he doesn't really use the latter too often. Not unless he figures that he can't dodge something. He keeps the pistol around for ranged attacks, though they alone might not really be effective. As said before, he relies on agility and dexterity. This, combined with his swordsmanship, can make him a formidable foe. However, he isn't a tank, so he can't take a lot of hard hits.

5) Trivia:


 * Relationships: Kuma is something of a little sister to him, while Increto (the current owner of the Orphanage) is kinda of a (grand)fatherly figure. He does have a bit of an Apprentice/Master relationship to "The Mentor", seeing him as a advisor or guide of sorts. He might develop a crush on a girl or two during his stay at Beacon, but he's not really going to ask any out. If anything, he'll try to avoid getting into a romantic relationship as much as possible.
 * Notes: The first of the main Team. Not really much to say at them moment. Not exactly in the mood for saying much more. If you have any questions, though, ask away. I'll do my best to answer them.
 * Tropes: I'll let yawl find 'em for me. XD