Kimura Family/Benny

Benny Benny Benny...

Benjamin Kimura, who insists everyone call him Benny, is an interesting, colorful lad. He's always dreamed of being a bard, but, like most of his siblings, showed great promise on the battlefield as well... and a love for it too. So, he decided to become, in his own words mind you, a "Battle Bard". Traveling the world, fighting villians, and singing his songs, he is by far one of the most unique members of the Kimura Clan. He will often refer to Reiss, Kiyo, and the now allegedly dead Fade, as "brother" and "sister", however, he is not truly related, in the least, to them.

Benny was born a peasant, but he saved the younger Kiyo's life during a fire years ago. An orphan at the time, Benny was adopted into the Kimura family for his brave act on Kiyo's behalf, and he's been the family mischief-maker ever since.

He keeps strong ties with the local peanstry, remember when he was once a part of them. He is also sensitive to this, and often takes offense with other nobles look down on the peasants.

Military History

-Fought against Darka and Talerium forces in the Battle of Sullenport. While he himself was injured, and much of his unit wiped out, they performed masterfully, causing high casualties to the enemy.

Cult ties?

Benny was recently seen with a copy of The Blackest Bible, studying it intently... Is he, too, a member of this cult? Where he obtained a copy is unknown.

Recent News

1/20/2007 - Benny joins the realm of RedSpan, and quickly makes friends with the local drunks.

2/4/2007 - Benny leaves on a Pilgramage to Eston, reasons unknown.

Interesting Facts

-Benny never goes anywhere without a lute, and has even custom made one with blades on the main-sections edges for use in combat.

-He custom made his outfit, which is a 1-piece cloak of sorts of a beautiful indigo silk, with the Kimura Family 3-tailed fox on the back. It's very comfortable and loose, allowing him maximum mobility... and the ability to hide various trinkets he pick-pockets during his mischeif making. He also has a male-style kimono with the same silk and fox, but various gray colored whisps on it, too.

-He's the absent-minded professor type, and often zones out and loses touch with reality.

-He has recently grown more secretive of his actions, and a little less jolly.

Quotes

"Battle Bard! Battle Bard! Get that through your skull, you lard!"

"I need a rhyme for bastard... hard? ... Card? ... Ah, forget it, you're just a bastard."

"Want to see me run to that tree and back? ...Want to see me do it again?"

"By the bloomers of my great aunt Keiko... That... is one big mug o' ale!"

"I don't ALWAYS smile... ok, ok, maybe I do."

"This is the song that never ends... yes it goes on and on... oh nevermind, it'll never catch on..."