Gaia Name: Blade Aramaku
Name: Raven
Nickname: Steel
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Heterosexual
Personality: Quiet and calculating defines Raven's attitude. He is not one to quickly trust a person nor is he one to befriend another. His typically apathetic mood keeps him out of trouble but should it stir he does not hold back. When Raven does speak though it is usually either advise or humor.
Appearance: Raven has black hair with strips of white that reach down to his shoulders. He is not the broadest man but he does have some build due to his vigorous training. He is often found wearing a long black Kimono and his sword fastened to his side. The only brightness to his dark figure are pale blue eyes that stare sharply at whoever confronts him.
Ability: Raven's intense martial arts and mental training has rewarded him with a sort of zen state of mind.

This presence of mind lets Raven shrug off pain that would normally cripple him. This is done simply by putting the feeling out of his mind and focusing on the task at hand. Wounds, such as cuts, bruises, and even some lacerations and minor concussions can be more or less totally removed from his mind.

It is not full-proof, however. Greater injuries such as broken bones, fractures, impalement, and more serious concussions will still be felt but not as much.

Raven is not able to use this ability for extended periods of time either. He is usually able to muster in a minute before losing total control and the pain taking hold of him again. This gives him enough time to either finish a fight or run before collapsing in exhaustion.

This ability does not affect other symptoms of injury like nausea, dizziness, or the progression of poison. It only minimizes the pain he feels for a short period of time. He is still subject to pain, injury, and poison.
Occupation: Aikido instructor.
Bio: Raven was born in a small house to happy parents. His father was an intelligent man and his mother was the most peaceful woman one could ever meet. Together they raised Raven in a rather pleasant environment. This along with his intelligence (from his father) and calmness (from his mother) tends to give him his cold and apathetic vibe. He was taught good manners and grew up selfless and strong, however he never learned friendly.
Extra: Raven is not a "dark hero of lore" guy. He is simply quiet.