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Today's character(s) is Nighstalker.
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"Meowgical or not, I've got the claws to deal with anything that crosses my path. Bring it on!"
Naoko Ferus, also known as Nightstalker, is a cat beastkin known for her immense potential of acquiring more power. She is an adventurer and a formidable fighter.
Name: Naoko Ferus
Alias: Nightstalker; the Cat-Girl; Greatest Beast of History (self-proclaimed); Mighty Kitty
Gender: Female
Species: Beastkin (Cat-type)
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Age: 21 years old
Birthday: July 01st
Height: 1m74cm
Weight: 61kg
Birthplace: Whiskerdale, Kingdom of Vedaria
Affiliation: Adventurer's Guild; the New Guild
Occupation: Adventurer; Fighter; Bounty Hunter
Family: Unknown
Base of Operation: The New Guild's House
Power-Level: At least 5-B, eventually higher | At most to 3-C w/ Greedy Tyrant
Appearance
Naoko has the fierce grace of her beastkin heritage, with striking gray short hair and purple eyes. Her feline features include retractable claws, cat-like ears adorned with distinctive spots, and two canine fangs that peek out from her mouth. She also has a well-defined muscular figure.
In terms of attire, she sports a long-sleeve blue shirt with a zipper and short gray pants that extend to her knees. Unconventional for a bounty hunter, Naoko eschews footwear, preferring a more agile and natural approach to her movements.
Personality
Naoko is a mix of ambition, feline pride, and occasional nonchalance. Beneath her tough exterior lies a deep-seated pride in her beastkin heritage, evident in her unwavering confidence and fierce determination. She views her feline attributes not as weaknesses but as strengths to be celebrated, often showcasing her retractable claws and keen senses with pride. This pride fuels her desire to excel, driving her to prove herself as a formidable bounty hunter and a worthy representative of her lineage.
Her relentless pursuit of personal validation sometimes borders on arrogance, as Naoko refuses to be underestimated or marginalized by others. She sees every challenge as an opportunity to demonstrate her prowess, eagerly embracing difficult bounties and relishing the chance to outwit her adversaries. Despite her pride, she remains fiercely independent, preferring to rely on her own skills and instincts rather than seeking assistance from others.
Despite her intense drive and pride, Naoko occasionally exhibits cat-like behaviors, showcasing a playful and carefree side. She might be found lounging in the sun or engaging in acrobatic displays to entertain herself between hunts. This duality adds complexity to her personality, blending determination with occasional bouts of spontaneous and playful behavior. However, even in her moments of leisure, Naoko's competitive spirit never wanes, and she approaches every aspect of life with a relentless focus on excellence.
While her chaotic nature might seem at odds with the disciplined life of a bounty hunter, it is precisely this unpredictability that makes Naoko an elusive and formidable adversary. Her actions are guided by a personal code rooted in justice and personal empowerment. Despite her pride and occasional arrogance, Naoko possesses a strong sense of morality, often opting for bounties that involve apprehending dangerous criminals rather than engaging in morally questionable activities.
Powers and Abilities
Beastkin Physiology: Naoko, being a beastkin, possesses a remarkable hybrid-like physiology, combining human and cat attributes with finesse. Her cat-like features include retractable claws, enhanced senses, and a pair of feline ears with distinct spots. These traits contribute to her heightened agility, stealth, and a set of retractable claws that become lethal weapons in close combat. Her feline heritage grants her an acute awareness of her surroundings, allowing her to navigate environments with unmatched precision.
Superhuman Strength: Naoko's beastkin strength surpasses the limits of ordinary humans. Her muscles, toned and defined, grant her the ability to exert force beyond the human capacity. This strength becomes particularly advantageous in confrontations, enabling her to overpower adversaries, break through barriers, and carry out feats that would be impossible for a regular human. She once demonstrated the capability of holding and throwing a mountain-sized boulder as if it was nothing, which according to her, "was a training thing and wasn't that important".
Superhuman Speed: Naoko's beastkin physiology includes enhanced speed, allowing her to move at velocities far beyond those achievable by an average human. Whether in pursuit of a bounty or swiftly dodging attacks, her exceptional speed makes her a formidable force on the battlefield. Her agile movements give her a distinct advantage, allowing her to outmaneuver opponents and strike with unparalleled quickness. She can hop town to town in seconds, which somehow makes her an excellent delivery girl.
Superhuman Reflexes: Her reflexes are finely tuned, bordering on precognitive. Her heightened awareness, combined with her cat-like instincts, enables her to react swiftly to incoming threats.
Invulnerability: Naoko's beastkin physiology grants her enhanced durability, allowing her to withstand physical trauma and impacts that would incapacitate a regular human. Her bones and tissues are reinforced, providing a level of resilience that contributes to her longevity in intense battles and dangerous situations. She can withstand with certain effort any and all kinds of magical effects, as herself already encountered and fought innumerous mages and magic-users.
Superhuman Agility: Her agility is a defining characteristic of her beastkin heritage. Her movements are fluid, graceful, and acrobatic, allowing her to traverse challenging terrains with ease.
Superhuman Stamina: Her physical endurance exceeds the limits of normal humans. Whether engaged in prolonged pursuits or extended combat, she can maintain peak performance without succumbing to fatigue.
Enhanced Senses: Naoko's heightened senses are a testament to her feline ancestry. Her vision, hearing, and sense of smell are significantly enhanced, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of her surroundings. In tracking bounties, detecting hidden threats, or navigating unfamiliar territories, her enhanced senses are indispensable assets that contribute to her success as a skilled bounty hunter.
Natural Weaponry: Being a cat-type beastkin, Naoko has several natural weaponry at her disposal. She has sharp and retractable fangs, powerful claws that can be imbued with her shockwaves to project slashes, and many more.
Aetherial Essence Manipulation: Naoko, as an adept Arcanist, possesses the ability to manipulate the Aetherial Essence—a potent and versatile energy that permeates the universe. Drawing upon this mystical force, she can shape and channel the essence to perform extraordinary feats. Naoko's proficiency in Aether Essence Manipulation enables her to craft spells, create magical barriers, and unleash bursts of energy in alignment with her affinity.
Strength Magic: Naoko's chosen type of magic, Strength Manipulation, revolves around the augmentation and manipulation of physical strength. In the heat of battle or during moments that demand extraordinary feats of might, she can harness the Aetherial Essence to bolster her strength, empowering her to achieve superhuman levels of force. This type of magic complements her natural Beastkin attributes, creating a seamless synergy between her inherent capabilities and magical prowess.
Shockwave Generation: Through her mighty strength, Naoko can generate shockwaves of concussive force with each strike, unleashing devastating waves of energy upon her foes. These shockwaves ripple through the air and ground, creating powerful blasts that can knock back adversaries and shatter obstacles. In battle, this ability amplifies the destructive potential of her attacks, allowing her to dominate the battlefield with overwhelming force that destroys even local reality.
Healing: As a practitioner of Affinity Restoration, Naoko possesses a unique mastery over the Aetherial Essence's healing properties. Her specialization in this arcana allows her to mend wounds, cure ailments, and restore vitality with remarkable efficacy. Whether healing herself or aiding others, Naoko's restorative abilities are a testament to her affinity, ensuring that she and her allies remain resilient and ready for any challenges that may arise.
Arcane Ascendance
Greedy Tyrant: When Naoko activates her Arcane Ascendance, she undergoes a transformative process, becoming the Greedy Tyrant. This ultimate ability amplifies all her attributes to unprecedented levels, turning her into a formidable force on the battlefield. The consuming aura she generates not only enhances her strength but also steals the vitality of those in proximity, replenishing her own energy and further fueling her onslaught.
Conceptual Manipulation (Strength): In Greedy Tyrant form, Naoko's Strength Manipulation reaches its zenith, allowing her to effortlessly manipulate the very essence of strength itself. Her healing abilities become automatic and reach an extraordinary level, ensuring that any wounds she sustains are rapidly mended. This heightened state of being embodies Naoko's insatiable greed for power, making her a dominant force that can reshape the battlefield according to her whims.
Physical Force Manipulation: In her Greedy Tyrant form, Naoko attains a beyond-imagination mastery that grantsher control over the fundamental forces of the physical world. With a mere gesture, she can bend, redirect, and amplify physical forces to suit her whims, reshaping the battlefield to her advantage. Whether manipulating gravitational forces to crush her enemies or harnessing kinetic energy to unleash devastating attacks, Naoko becomes an unstoppable force of nature, capable of wielding the very fabric of reality as a weapon.
Abilities
Master Combatant: Naoko's proficiency in hand-to-hand combat is unparalleled, honed through the mastery of various martial arts styles, including Tiger, Leopard, and Dragon Kung Fu. Her movements blend the agility and precision of the Tiger, the ferocity and speed of the Leopard, and the fluidity and power of the Dragon. In combat, Naoko exhibits a seamless fusion of these styles, delivering devastating strikes, countering opponents with grace, and employing agile evasions that make her a formidable adversary.
Genius Intellect: She possesses a gifted intellect, marked by a photographic memory and multilingual capabilities. Her mind functions as a vast repository of information, retaining details with remarkable clarity and allowing her to recall even the minutest of observations. This photographic memory contributes to her strategic prowess, enabling her to analyze situations swiftly and adapt to changing circumstances. Additionally, Naoko's proficiency in multiple languages facilitates effective communication and comprehension in diverse cultural contexts.
Accelerated Development: Naoko's accelerated development sets her apart, signaling an innate potential that far surpasses conventional limits. Her growth, whether in physical prowess, magical abilities, or intellectual acumen, occurs at an extraordinary rate. This inherent advantage propels her toward continuous improvement, ensuring that she rapidly attains new heights of skill, knowledge, and power. It serves as a testament to the vast reservoir of untapped potential within her, offering a glimpse into the boundless possibilities she can achieve as she continues to evolve and master her diverse abilities.
Weaknesses
Naoko's cat-like curiosity often leads her into potentially dangerous situations. Her desire to explore and investigate may override her better judgment, making her susceptible to unforeseen threats.
Her strong sense of independence can be a double-edged sword. She may resist seeking assistance or collaboration, preferring to tackle challenges on her own, even when teamwork could provide a more effective solution.
Like a cat chasing after a moving object, Naoko can become easily distracted. Sudden movements, interesting scents, or unexpected sounds may divert her attention, making it challenging for her to stay focused during critical moments.
Quotes
"Curiosity might've killed the cat... but satisfaction brought it back—stronger and wiser, of course! Nyehe~"
"Why should I follow the pack when I can prowl my own path? Independence is my purr-ogative. Whaaat? You promise me lots of food?! Alright!! I'm going to join ya!"
"Teamwork? Sure, I'll consider it... after I've had my catnap. Wake me up when you catch up to my level."
"Hey! Don't use lasers like that! "Why?" E-eh... no reason at all, nya..."
Trivia
She is slightly based on Neferpitou (Hunter x Hunter).
She once astounded her peers by accurately reciting a detailed map of a complex labyrinth after only a brief glance.
Naoko favors open terrains for combat, where her speed and agility can be fully utilized. She often avoids enclosed spaces that limit her mobility.
Naoko's signature move in combat is the "Feline Fury," a rapid and precise combination of Tiger, Leopard, and Dragon style kung fu techniques that showcases her incredible agility and combat prowess.
Much like a cat, Naoko has a tendency to take short, strategic naps throughout the day. She claims it helps maintain her sharp focus and combat readiness.
Naoko has a strong aversion to confined spaces, feeling a sense of claustrophobia when unable to move freely. She also dislikes being compared to ordinary cats, emphasizing her unique abilities as a beastkin.
Despite her adventurous lifestyle, Naoko has a favorite spot where she loves to bask in the sun. Whether it's on a rooftop, by a window, or in the great outdoors, catching some rays is her version of relaxation.
Because of her feline tastes, Naoko has a particular fondness for seafood, especially sushi. She appreciates the delicate flavors and textures of various fish dishes.
She occasionally engages in play-like hunting activities, not out of necessity but for sheer enjoyment. This might involve chasing after laser pointers, pouncing on moving shadows, or stalking unsuspecting friends for a surprise "attack".
She dislikes cocky fighters who takes pride of their own strength without proper reason (ironic since she's one herself).
There's a certain charm to Naoko's nighttime escapades. She has a fondness for exploring realms under the moonlight, convinced that the mystical glow enhances the allure of hidden secrets and undiscovered treasures.
Naoko has a rivalry with a fellow teammate and beastkin Jacques, the Mouseketeer. The reason is obvious.
