Kurogane

"I don't want to fail again. Regardless, I'll always be by your side."

Kurogane (no known surname) is a ronin samurai whose origins are from the Fa family in the Ancient Feudal Era. In his time with the Fa family, he was tasked with the protection of Fa Sonya, the youngest daughter. During the rebellion of Sonozaki Gaius, Fa Sonya had been kidnapped and subsequently murdered, which has haunted Kurogane ever since. Having failed at protecting his charge, and the Fa family as a whole now being exiled by Sonozaki Gaius, Kurogane wandered the land as a ronin, however, he always wore his white robes; the color of the Fa family.

After some time, Kurogane sought out Oyashiro Shen to see if he would hire Kurogane. On his way through the villages outside the Oyashiro province he came across Himitsu Ken. After a brief conversation, Himitsu Ken and Kurogane sparred, to a draw. Having earned the respect of Himitsu Ken, Kurogane went with him to see Oyashiro Shen and request that he aid Himitsu Ken in the protection Oyashiro Miho. Oyashiro Shen agreed, and hired Kurogane on Himitsu Ken's recommendation.

Later that evening, Oyashiro Shen was murdered by Kurasawa Ryu, and Kurogane aided Himitsu Ken and Oyashiro Miho in escaping the province. As time went on, Kurogane went on to play a major role in the 2nd Fall of the Tao Family, alongside Himitsu Ken, Sonozaki Gaius, and Oyashiro Miho.