Name: Tunkstone "The Drunken Monkey" Cannonfodder
Age: 12 (about 20 in human years)
Bounty: 2,300 Belli (For various thefts and escaping a secure facility)
Species: Animal,Monkey
Occupation: Thief/Navigator
Allegiance: Pirate
Ocean: East Blue
Appearance: If you can-Imagine a 1,9m monkey, muscles make up much of his small weight of 80kg-even though he eats like a pig. He has long arms and nimble fingers. He has a usual capuchin monkey's face with blue eyes and a charming smile. He wears a pair of baggy black pants with a brown band tied at the front of his waist that is used as a belt. A fisherman's hat 2 sizes to big sits on his head, sagging almost over his eyes.
History: Tunkstone was born to a Marine's monkey on a pirate ship. His mother was the captain's pet but Tunkstone was trained as a powder-monkey(No pun intended). He rolled cannon balls to the men manning the cannons and once too many got dumped in the cannon himself by mistake or not. The small monkey then earned the name Cannonfodder for his eternal misfortune of being shot out of cannons. Soon after turning 6 (in human years) the marine battleship ported at an Island known only as Nezumahan Island. Tunkstone was taken on to the Island, his first time on land, and was given to a scientist that went by the name Dr.Smith. Tunkstone was taken to a secret facility-never to see the crew he had left or his mother again. These thoughts did not go through the young monkeys mind as he was still in his "Wild Phase" as Dr.Smith phrased it to the Marine Captain. The monkey did not know he had a name and only saw his mother as a carer-not something to care about. That is, until the very next day when he woke up and walked on his hind legs -back straight- to his food bowl and picked it up. When he sat down on the bed to eat, he realised he had just walked on his hind legs. Over the next few hours he realised he had a heightened sense of being. Now he was not only thinking of survival but showing in depth emotion and faster thinking. He had already been clever as capuchin monkeys are natural born problem solvers, but now he was enhanced to human level. Dr.Smith noticed the change as well-soon he was training the young monkey to speak and read. By the age of 10(in human years)he was literate and could speak English. From there he was taken to a new cell near the training courtyard. There a martial artist started training the monkey that was only known as 2231, a martial art form known as the Drunken Fist. Even though it is one of the most difficult forms of wushu-the monkey was a natural as his agility and loose joints helped him stagger through every form. To get it perfect however-he was granted one luxury to further his training.
Alcohol.
He was taught how be drunk (If you can be taught) and was given alcohol as if it was water. Within a year or two he was a proven drunkard and had mastered Drunken Fist. He was going to be sent to join the army of animals that were soon to be invading Islands not yet under Government control, but his martial arts trainer begged the scientists to leave Tunkstone in the lab to teach him one more dangerous art form-
Drunken Monkey.
The martial artist (who was also an aspiring inventor) had taken a liking to the monkey who by now was tall and agile. He had named the monkey Tunkstone (which is a stone that is fabled to create electricity when burned). He taught Tunkstone the legendary art form of Drunken Monkey until the IQ enhanced animal had it to a 'T'.
Tunkstone was sent with to the shore under guard to be taught how to navigate as he would be the navigator on one of the many ships that were planned to be part of the IQ animal battalion. He was already associated with the ship from instincts still kept from his childhood and learnt the stars with ease but was never allowed to test his skills in case an escape occurred-which happened.
He was being returned to the lab when alarms were heard from it. Animals were escaping. Everyone was running from the site-not wanting to be killed from the sheer number of charging animals. They stranded the monkey and legged it as fast as they could down to the safety of the docks. The animals were going mad, hollering and running. Tunkstone ran with the stampede down to destroy what remained of Nezumahan Town.
He was freed by a blacksmith's hammer found in the town. He stayed there for a bit, but no new supplies were being sent in as The Government had diverted trade routes. Tunkstone was forced to follow the flow and try make his way off the Island in one of the ships that had been prepared for the animal fleet to use. He made his way to the docks to find a ship and a crew.
Personality: Not the silent type. Loud-especially when drunk. Friendly but until he trusts someone he is not open towards them. He likes sake better than normal wine but has never been able to afford it, only the cheap plonk found it decrepit bars. He is extremely hyper-active and likes to go one step further than anyone else. He is extremely competitive and will not stand losing. He would rather risk mortal injury than lose. He is extremely charismatic and can fight well but is otherwise sloppy and doesn't always pay attention.
Special Abilities:Tunkstone has been trained in two forms of kung fu and has well honed reflexes. His species is most accountable for his agility, though his training did play a minor role. He has learnt the basics of navigation, but some of the finer points are not lost on him. He hopes to improve his navigational skills as he sails.
Learned Techniques (Keep it 1-25): Drunken Kung Fu:Even though the style seems irregular and off balance it takes the utmost balance to be successful. To excel one must be relaxed and flow with ease from technique to technique. Swaying, drinking, and falling are used to throw off opponents. When the opponent thinks the drunken boxer is vulnerable he is usually well balanced and ready to strike. When swigging a wine cup the practitioner is really practicing grabbing and striking techniques. The waist movements trick opponents into attacking sometimes even falling over. Falls can be used to avoid attacks but also to pin attackers to the ground while vital points are targeted. Additionally, being taught Drunken Monkey gives additional bonuses as it uses more agility and acrobatic movements than some other drunken forms.
The "Monkey-Hands" Technique: Relaxed hand strikes with the palm facing downward and fingers drooping towards the ground, used to deflect hand strikes and kicks, and also to strike with the fingers towards the throat and eyes.
The "Monkey-Claws" Technique: This attack is basically a strike with the palm facing forward and hitting with the fingers and striking downward, like any animal's clawing motion. It is used to hit the face and eyes, and can also be used to grapple the opponent's wrist.
Low Kicks and Ground Kicks: There are many kicks in Drunken Monkey, primarily aimed at the lower portions of the body (legs, groin, abdomen) and executed from a low position or from lying on the ground.
Weapons/Items: Character Flaws: He needs to be drunk to fight.
Goals: [1] Defeat Grand Master Yurlman Hurisino of the Drunken Fighters dojo
Thu Dec 01, 2011 10:09 am
