"Heh."
Name: Boone Helm (Uchiha)
Nickname: Joe
Age: 21
Gender: Male
Village: Sunagakure no Sato
Village Rank: Genin
Skill Rank: D
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 190 lb.
Hair color: Black
Eye Color: Grey
Looks Image: -
Looks Description:
Boone's significant height and firm musculature grant him quite an imposing appearance. Standing above most men, and boasting large muscles from years of physical labor, Boone's stature alone deters others from antagonizing him. Boone fits the stereotype of a typical cowboy or rancher, with skin tanned from exposure to the sun, coarse stubble upon his face, and rugged charm and good looks. Boone's masculinity is also undeniable, with his well-defined muscles, chiseled jaw, strong chin, and Adam's apple the size of most peoples' fists. Stressing the importance of hygiene and a well-groomed appearance, Boone slicks back his jet black hair, keeps his clothing immaculate, and makes sure to never leave the house unclean. Many consider Boone a stud, as his pearly white smile can moisten the panties of even the most prude of women, and his perfectly symmetrical face is the prime depiction of male beauty. Boone is also reputed for his piercing gray gaze, claimed to penetrate the very soul.
As for his clothing, Boone dresses like any other wild-west era cowboy, complete with spurred boots, a handsome leather jacket, and stylin' cowboy hat - whatever those things are called. For the added effect, a tightly rolled cigarette can often be seen dangling from Boone's lips, while a flask of hard liquor can often be seen in his right hand. Boone keeps his weapons secured in a pouch on his left hip, making them easily accessible to his right hand, while he keeps his worn guitar strapped to his back.
Personality Description:
Boone can neither be aligned with good, nor evil, for he stands entirely indifferent in these matters. While some may think him a hero, and others a thug, cash alone motivates his actions. Boone knows only monetary incentive, and moral compensation could not influence him less. With no other skills to his credit, Boone follows the tremulous path of a bounty hunter x mercenary crossbreed, and he treks this rigid path no matter where it may lead him. As only the shimmer of gold beckons him forth, he does what he must in the pursuit of prosperity, and whether it be meddling in the affairs of good men or evil men, he follows the shimmer's guiding light. Every man must support himself through some means - a philosophy which applies to Boone as well. See, Boone does what Boone does best to put food on the table, and whether it be delivering wanted criminals - dead or alive - to the village, smuggling contraband for underworld tycoons, or taking out a hit on an honest working man, each of these tasks fits his job description. Due to the volatile nature of his profession and its requirements, Boone gives no man his loyalty, even those considered friends or colleagues; in Boone's line of work, a 'friend' is often an enemy the next. No, Boone pays his loyalty to his payment, and whoever fattens his wallet the most is rewarded with this allegiance - until a bigger donor comes along of course. Focusing not on the respective 'good' or 'evil' that might be perceived in his actions, Boone performs his tasks with the sole purpose of generating income. In this manner, Boone does not differ from any humble working man; farmers and mailmen certainly do not view their professions as one of these two extremes. This being said, Boone draws a rigid line between personal feelings and business endeavors, and the two are not allowed to mingle under any circumstances. Boone seldom harbors personal feelings towards those he is assigned to kill or screw over; business is business, it's nothing personal.
With the dispassionate nature of Boone's work elaborated upon, it is important to note that Boone is still a person, and he has feelings too. While he mutes these feelings when working, they are still present, but repressed in some dark chamber of his soul. If he were to allow these sentiments to leak into his workday pursuits, then Boone could not accomplish his assignments with the expediency he does. Like all men, Boone feels the entire spectrum of emotions, and though he operates as a psychopath, at heart, he is not one. All said, Boone does indeed follow moral guidelines just like anyone else, though, his allow him to venture deeper into the ugly criminal underworld than most. Boone does not kill needlessly, nor does he commit atrocities simply for the fucked up pleasure, like many psychopathic serial killers do. Boone only does what he is paid to do, and if that involves criminal activity, then he will still do it for the right price. While many commit crimes for sport or pleasure, Boone only does so for payment; in fact, he does good things for the community as well - such as capturing or killing real criminals. In short, Boone only works for money; his profession does not reflect his hobbies or morals.
Outside of work, Boone is quite a tame individual. Contrary to the conclusions many may draw from his unwavering passive-aggressive demeanor, Boone is fairly calm, and not many things can make him lose his cool. Having seen much in life, he lets the majority of transgressions roll harmlessly off his back, and it generally takes a physical altercation to arouse anger within him. While violence is a large part of his job, when off the job, Boone prefers a peaceful and tranquil environment. This being said, on few occasions, Boone has been provoked to brawl by the arrogance of others. He is not a very big socialite, and tends to keep to himself; though, he still enjoys being around others, and thus frequents local bars. While Boone feels comforted by being in the presence of others, he is not very talkative, and often drinks alone while simply observing the happenings around him. Though not what one would call an alcoholic, Boone certainly enjoys drinking, and is not shy about consuming copious amount of liquor. Due to his high tolerance level, Boone rarely, if ever, gets 'drunk', though a slight buzz is not an alien feeling to him. In his buzzed state, Boone takes on a louder, more rowdy state of mind, and on a few occasions has even resorted to brawling over a cross eyed glance or spilled drink. In his drunk state, Boone is also somewhat inappropriate, and has been reprimanded for his questionable conduct towards women on quite a few occasions. The one thing Boone hates more than anything is being kicked out of bars, and while he was never caught, this provoked him to kill a bouncer once. When sober, Boone has quite a level-headed, mature way of solving conflicts with others. Rather than engaging in petty argument or uncivilized fisticuffs, Boone prefers to take his adversaries outside and settle conflicts with a simple duel, usually resulting in the death of his opponent. While this is a somewhat brutal way of handling situations, it prevents Boone from flying off his handle, and is generally considered the 'gentlemanly' way of handling disputes.
Boone has carried his love of music with him through his entire life. As a boy, he was forced into piano lessons by hit parents, but traded the piano's majesty for something a bit more rowdy and freestyle. His harmonica and guitar follow him wherever his travels may lead, and Boone feels naked without them. Any time he is bored, or simply able to catch a few moments alone, Boone fiddles with his harmonica, composing short and rugged symphonies. Boone's prowess in the musical arts can attributed largely to his great intelligence. One of the reasons why Boone has been so successful in his pursuits is due to his high IQ and uncanny analytical skills. Barely anything skirts past Boone's skilled, trained eyes, and his ability to process information is comparable to none other. Also sharing a mind for mathematics, Boone can solve complex equations in his head, and apply his knowledge to the real world, thus making his mind a truly fearsome weapon.
One of Boone's insecurities is the meager rank he occupies given his advanced age; while most other genin are 12 or 13, Boone feels like an old man at the age of 21. Often, he is forced to take orders from far younger shinobi, which maddens him, as he is nearly positive he can best these ninja in battle. This insecurity has caused Boone to grow anxious to advance, and to prove that old dogs can be taught new tricks. Though he may have joined the ranks of the shinobi far later than most, he feels obligated to prove his skills, and devotes much time to his training to do so. After learning of his disgraced Uchiha lineage, Boone was filled with even more of a passion, as he burns to prove he is not just some illegitimate disgrace to the divine clan. He strives to prove his kin wrong, and show them his true power. Alas, being shunned by his own clan has caused Boone to grow resentful, and he harbors a bitter grudge towards all others of his heritage. Though his job and income are Boone's number one concern, he has begun to take his training as a ninja seriously, for he can also see the benefits it serves him in his career.
Likes: Music, swordplay, guns, hot weather, alcohol, money
Dislikes: Arrogance, disorderly conduct, cold weather, being broke
Catch Phrases: -
Nindo: "I do what I gotta do to get paid."
Element Affinity: -
Sub Element Affinity: -
History:
Birth Arc: Boone was born to a reputed Uchiha of Konohagakure, who often traveled to Kaze no Kuni on business. His mother was a humble ranch girl, who lived in a small rural town on the edge of Kaze no Kuni and Hi no Kuni. His mother's family ran a prosperous ranch, well known throughout the Land of Wind. Boone's father was assigned a high class mission located in Sunagakure, and passed through his mother's ranch on his way. It was 'love at first sight' for the two, if one believes in such things. The young couple soon fell in love, and Boone's father often found himself making secret trips out of the village meet with his lover. Though, all good things must come to an end, and the humble ranch girl soon became pregnant with Boone. After the tumultuous nine months of her pregnancy, Boone's mother and father eloped, never to be heard of again. Alas, they left the burden of their love with the girl's family at the ranch. When his clan learned of his father's transgression, they shunned Boone, and considered his father a disgrace to the sacred Uchiha blood. The infant Boone was left on the ranch with nothing.
Childhood Arc: Boone was left in the care of his grandparents, and lived on the expansive ranch with a plethora of uncles, aunts, and cousins. To the lot of them, Boone served as nothing but a reminder of his disgraceful mother, and he lived a hard life full of manual labor on the ranch. The object of everyone else's ill will, all of the hard tasks were left to the young Boone, and by age 8 he found himself pulling the majority of the ranch's weight. Though this manual labor caused Boone to develop a powerful physique, he also developed a deep sense of resentment towards both sides of his family. Hearing tales of his father, Boone often begged his caretakers to allow him to travel to Sunagakure and be schooled in the same ninja arts, but was always met with the painful whip of a belt. On the ranch, Boone did teach himself some things, such as how to ride a horse, play the guitar and harmonica, and wrestle bulls. Boone's transition to manhood was expedited by the brunt of the labor which fell on his shoulders, and he assumed all the responsibilities of a man by age 13.
Moving Out Arc: At age 18, feeling no ties or obligations to his family, Boone packed his bags and left the ranch, heading in the direction of the nearest shinobi village: Sunagakure. With only the skills of a ranchman, Boone could not find much work for himself in the desolate desert terrain, and turned to his physical prowess as a means of providing for himself. Boone began to perform tasks for anyone who would pay, and soon delved into the wild underworld. Boone soon became a reputed contraband smuggler, and found himself taking many jobs for wanted criminals. While he felt uneasy performing illegal jobs for these criminal tycoons, he did what he must to put food on his table, and built up a small sum of money.
Shinobi/Bounty Hunter Arc: As funds began to run dry, at age 20, Boone started searching for alternative means of providing for himself. Knowing of his legendary lineage, Boone joined the Sunagakure ninja academy, where he commenced in learning the basic shinobi ways. Though he boasted a powerful physique, Boone had no knowledge of chakra or his bloodline, and thus had a somewhat rough time in the academy. Despite his hardships, Boone graduated the academy in 6 short months, and now being skilled in ninja arts, began using his new skill set to make more money. With his knowledge of criminal activities, and the whereabouts of wanted kingpins, Boone began capturing and turning in former associates for cash rewards. Finding his life as a bounty hunter to be much more prolific, Boone turned to this as his main source of income, though, still took other requests on the side.
Present Arc: Boone now continues his life as a bounty hunter, though still taking side requests. He also performs minor missions for the village; basically anything to make ends meet.
RP Sample: Nah.
