Ninomiya Nana {WIP}

[Nana Ninomiya]

+ Quincy {Gemischt} +

Name:
Ninomiya Nana
Age:
37 yrs
Date of Birth:
31st of December
Gender:
Female




Occupation:
Police Detective
Residence:
Karakura
Alliance:
N/A
Rank:
N/A




Appearance: Nana is slender, in good shape but with no notable muscle definition (she mostly keeps up her fitness by running in the gym at the police department). Once a habitual smoker, she managed to quit before her pregnancy, but after Suzume left the house she took it up again (she only smokes outside however because she cannot stand the smell). She is of average height but manages to intimidate with her demeanor. Good at commanding a room, when she talks people are compelled to listen, and she has headed enough cases to know how to keep people in line.

Frequently sullen in appearance, Nana’s default expression is a contemplative frown and she rarely smiles away from her family. She alternates between three suits (black, grey and beige) with pressed shirts, only bringing out her uniform for ceremonial occasions. Her smart shoes are black with a little heel, allowing her to give chase if a perpetrator flees. Nana favours red lipstick with no other make up, and often wears her dark, shoulder-length hair up in a neat bun. She needs glasses for reading, and keeps identical pairs in her office, car and home.

Nana has a voice that is quiet but sharp, and she rarely has reason to raise it. Her tone is always stern save when talking to her daughter, Suzume.





Personality: Nana is serious and persistent with a strong sense of justice. She is protective of people, especially children and her younger co-workers. She refuses to be intimidated and will generally interfere in other peoples affairs if she thinks someone is being bullied.

She rarely goes anywhere apart from work and her home, although she tries to attend some social work events in order to remain in favour with her superiors (mostly in the hope of gaining a promotion). She shies away from male attention, offering harsh rebuttals to anyone foolish enough to approach her. Independent but lonely, Nana is not really content in her own company so tries to keep herself busy until she is weary enough to sleep without dreaming.

She does not trust easily, and though externally may seem composed enough when meeting people for the first time, she is constantly questioning motivations. If she senses a lie she will ruthlessly pursue it until the truth is revealed, in the interrogation room or normal conversation. This can make her seem cruel as she takes smug pleasure in exposing frauds. Though she endeavours to be honest with others, she is not always honest with herself. 




History: 

Nana was born in Nara to parents dedicated to their chosen work. Her mother was of an old Japanese Quincy bloodline which had intermingled with German lines throughout its history. Her father was an experienced police detective who had served in many different prefectures but had returned to the region of his ancestral history to seek a wife. Though complete opposites, there had been sparks as the pair first met as neighbours; to onlookers it appeared that both had married the other as a challenge.

And so after a couple of tumultuous years their daughter was born and she grew up quickly. Nana was not caught up in the middle, they merely considered her a slight inconvenience to their games. She often had to fend for herself as her parents were busy all day, but she was given a reprieve from her lonely existence when she started to show signs that her powers were developing. Rather than being nurtured by her mother, she was sent to Germany to learn to become Quincy from ages 12-18. She stayed with her aunt and the German quincy she had married, as well as her five cousins. The adults of the household were strict and had high expectations that she never managed to reach, but she adored their children whom she played and trained with for the duration of her stay.

Nana mastered the basics with some difficulty but never excelled in any area. Mostly she enjoyed training to be a sharp shot with her bow (her accuracy was impressive even for a half Quincy). Seeing no future for herself in Europe, she travelled back to japan to attend university but left at the start of her second year to join the police force. She undertook two years in basic training then served another couple as a beat cop before being allowed to advance to a more specialized role. Initially she was transferred into vice which her superiors deemed her perfectly suited to but she hated it and immediately requested a transfer. Reluctantly they reshuffled her to homicide and though apprehensive at first, she remained there.

During her third year in the unit she collaborated with another cop from the organized crime division whom she fell hard for. They were initially discreet and hesitant, both careful of forming bond and attachments, but eventually when they could no longer stand it she moved into his little apartment. A year later they were married and not long after Nana announced that she was pregnant. Her own parents refused to respond to any comunications, and after they didn’t show up to the wedding, Nana decided to stop trying. Mamuro’s parents however were thrilled to be included in the life of their son and his new wife, and doted on their granddaughter, Suzume.

Embracing the challenge of parenthood, they organized shifts around her care which was easier now that they had both achieved the rank of detective. When an awkward case scuppered their careful planning, they drafted their widowed neighbour to babysit.

Three years later, she received a call to inform her that her husband had been killed on shift. He was struck down and crushed, allegedly by a drunk who had driven his vehicle into the river, however the body of the driver was never found. The case remained open, but shamefully she couldn’t bring herself to investigate it. Nana struggled for a few months by herself but eventually submitted to the truth she couldn’t continue on her own. With great sadness she sent her daughter to live with her mother-in-law. The sudden absence of companionship was hard on her, taking her back to her lonely childhood but she promised herself that it wouldn’t be forever, intending to bring Suzume back to Karakura when she was old enough to attend school.

Currently she lives alone in what was the family home, working to keep up payments and to save for Suzume’s future. She has thus far avoided the strife between Quincy factions by remaining low-key and only killing hollows relative to her cases, or that intrude on her locale.






Bow Name:
Silber Hirsch
Bow and Cross Description:
Cross:- A long shard of quartz set between a pair of silver antlers.
Bow:- The bow string is silver, tightly strung between the tips of a long, elegant set of bleached antlers. The tips point outwards away from Nana as she is drawing so act as a powerful, traditional-style recurve bow.




Bow Abilities:

Sudden Purification 
Type: Offensive
Range: Long
Enemies substantially weaker than Nana are instantly purified and rendered incapacitated at the touch of an arrow. 50% chance of failure- use once per enemy, roll for each enemy, only usable on enemies a set number of levels below Nana.  

Tracking Hund- Relentless Pursuit
Type: Utility
Range: Long
Nana releases a special arrow of which, if it strikes, can embed itself within a target and can't be removed. Once activated it emits a strong homing signal which Nana can track within a twenty mild radius, though the beacon fades after 48 hours.

Delayed Stun Grenade
Type: Offensive
Range: Medium
Gathering a large volume of reishi from the air, Nana can launch a concentrated arrow which sticks to wherever it lands. Nana can detonate the arrow at will, releasing a burst of energy which incapacitates those in the immediate vicinity for a short while 

Stamina Exchange
Type: Utility
Range: N/A
Nana converts excess stamina reserves for a burst of power. The increase is short lived but can be maintained for as long as her reserves allow. 

Weapons:

 
SIG Sauer P232
Ginto Tubes (x10)

Known Ginto:

-Heizen
-Gritz
-Wolke
-Sprenger



Fighting Style: 

Nana readily engages in combat. She is quick, precise, deadly accurate and rarely misses with her bow or gun. Persistent in pursuit, she relies on stamina and accuracy to bring down opponents rather than strength. She is also fond of effectively utilizing cover to gain advantage.

Though she prefers to hunt hollows alone, her academy training instilled a deep value in teamwork and she is excellent at tactical fighting in small groups.
She is brave and inspires courage in others, determined as she is to protect allies and civilians at all costs.

Her composure deteriorates over time if outnumbered or cornered, making her prone to errors and driving her to panic.
She copes better in these circumstances when acting in a team and driven by her protective instincts, but when alone these scenarios are likely to have less favourable outcomes.





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