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Zuri Arata

unbreakable

  • I know my work, I know the risk
    A sledge hammer's job is to break what it hits
    I have my words, both my fists
    All my blood, I bleed for this



    Luck won't change what I do for you
    The well runs dry, and I'll dig it new
    I keep my hands strong so I can be soft to you
    All my life, I live for

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  • [basics]

    [ name ]
    Zuri Arata

    [ nicknames ]
    Zuzu, Pa-Zuzu (after becoming a father)
    The Spirit of Battle.

    [ nationality ]
    Born African - Raised Japanese.

    [ marital ]
    Straight, taken.
    Engaged to Riley Keller.

    [ family ]
    Aimi and Liam, fraternal twins.
    4 years old, mothered by Phoenyx Fyre.

    Kya and Matthew, also fraternal twins.
    Newborn, mothered by Riley Keller.

    [ status ]
    Time-shifted.
    Has adapted quickly over the years.

    [ occupation ]
    Prize fighter, general Handyman in Eileadora, and researcher
    of Ki/Chi and it's relation to magic.
    		 [ species ]
    King Cheetah

    [ gender ]
    Male.

    [ age ]
    33-ish.

    [ markings ]
    Splotchy, runs together some places.
    Semi-melanistic coloration.

    [ physical ]
    6'6", 261 lbs.
    Well muscled, mesomorph.

    [ hair / eyes ]
    Long and jet-black, worn in well maintained
    dreadlocks, secured in a single leather band.
    Eyes are a vibrant gold; sometimes flash or glow.

    [ scars ]
    Several, but fur obscures them unless a close glance is given.
    They include gunshots, cuts, and stab wounds on right arm and torso.

    [ scents ]
    Cherry blossom, vanilla, and leather.


    [ personality ]
    Doting father and fiance; fiercely protective of family and friends. Typically friendly, energetic and eccentric, while being a fan of fights, both physical and verbally. Old habits are tough to break, so he seeks tough competition from time to time. Fun loving and adventure seeking, he can sometimes be flirty and romantic. Thanks to settling down and having a true family, these tendacies have been highly curbed, however. Except for the fun loving part, that's a hell of a habit to break - which could possibly explain the times he randomly breaks out into song.

  • Gallery

    • Now slightly outdated ref done by NeoDokuro on DA.
    • Gift art done by my buddy Miran DiNorte. Love ya, bro!
    • Ports commission by Phoenyx Fyre from Eikette on DA.
    • Commissioned by Phoenyx Fyre.
    • His children, comissioned by Phoenyx Fyre.
    • Another one from Pheonyx. Colors are off, but I love it!
    • This was the first art of Zuri, and while the body is off, the markings cemented how I wanted him to look in the end.

  • Rave Reviews

    • "This big lug stole my heart within moments of beginning to role play with him. An amazing friend and role playing partner; and that's just his player. Zuri's story is wide and expansive, from wrestling down professionals to punching ghosts in the face, but dammit if he doesn't put a smile on your face and make you eager for the next places you'll go together with him!"
      -- LuminousGhost
    • "I've been roleplaying with Zuri's player for a couple of years now, and it is with great pleasure I can gush about this character. Zuri is a lovely man, and an old soul with a rich history. He has been around and seen quite a bit in his day, so he's always steady in the mixture of chaos that is Eileadora. He loves his family and his children, and isn't afraid to turn towards the dark if it means them seeing the light. I look forward to the many more times we play, and the many more times ahead."
      -- LuminousGhost