Post by Mariko Shimada on Apr 29, 2012 7:36:18 GMT -5
Mariko's Theme
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Mariko Shimada:
Age: 20
Race: Human
Height: 5’7”
Weight: 127 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Black
Occupation: Geisha
Personality:
Mariko is gifted, expertly trained and is a woman of exceptional talents. She is soft spoken, respectful and obedient. She understands her role as a respected Artisan of the “Karyukai” who is special in the eyes of her people. She remains a mystery to all outsiders and offers only a glimpse of her world to a select few. She speaks the Common tongue quite well but is unfamiliar with the customs of the world outside Tokuno.
Background:
When Mariko was nine years old her parents who were poor farmers from Homare-Jima, sold her to an “Okiya” located in the capital city of Zento. She lived there as a Maiko, learning the skills needed to become a Geisha. Forbidden to leave the “Okiya” or Geisha House, save for rare occasions, she spent her formative life leaning the arts and became exceptional in the various skills required of a Geisha. So talented was she that at age seventeen her “Mizuage” was sold at the record price of 500,000 gold. After her debut as a full Geisha, her reputation and fame brought wealth and prominence to the Ichiriki Chaya of Zento. She continues to live there to this day.
