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Katzbalger Ritter
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Alias:
Katz
Age:
18
Birthday:
November 27th
Gender Identity:
Female
Race:
Faunus; Cat Ears
Nationality:
Solitas
Height:
5'11"
Eye Color:
Icy Blue
Aura Color:
Snow white
Physical Description:
Katz possesses thick wavy hair that stretches down to her shoulder blades, with two feline ears atop her head. She has blue eyes of an icy shade that seem to match her seemingly piercing gaze. Her skin tone seems to be in the lighter shades of fair.

When examining her physique, Katz has a clearly toned body from a combination of early years training in the wild and teenage years spent in a rigorous militaristic routine. Her body does not have any scars despite her upbringing, yet she does have a tattoo on her left shoulder blade. The tattoo is a black color depicting a stag in a rampant position akin to a heraldry symbol.
Outfit Description:
Formal -
For formal events or business-like situations, Katz will dress in button-up shirts with vests and either knee-length skirts or dress pants. The color palettes tend to lean toward white with blue highlights in line with those seen within Atlas. Her hair will be done up in a crown braid. Additionally, a lapel pin will be adorned on the collar of her dress shirt, jacket, or whatever article of clothing is at the forefront, with the pin itself being the symbol for House Ritter; A Stag Baillone with Eagle wings, and a sword's hilt held by its mouth.

Casual -
The closest that Katz' outfit gets to a consistent casual outfit is long-sleeved dress shirts of white, with the top button undone, a set of dress pants, and on particularly cold days she will wear a light gray double-breasted jacket reaching to the mid-thigh. The outfit is largely unchanged from her formal outfit in the types of clothes she wears, except that she does not have her hair tied in a restricted form.
Personality Description:
A reticent individual that seems to hold a shroud of mystery about her, Katz does not often speak about herself. Some may claim that she is against social conversations yet she is quite extroverted, though she has been trained to play the part of the listener. In most situations, Katzbalger would be the person that people describe as "blending in with the background" of a crowd.
Backstory Highlights:
"Katzbalger Ritter" was born in the wilderness of the Solitas region, beyond the borders of the Kingdom of Atlas. No written documents exist for her birth. She was only entered into a legal system upon being brought into Atlas by a Licensed Huntsman by the name of Stahl Ritter.

Katz was found by Stahl during a mission he was assigned to, in hunting a particularly troublesome Grimm in one of their patrols. Once the squad had pinned the Grimm down, the young Faunus struck the killing blow on it, as though she was part of the hunting party.

Following this event, Stahl had taken an interest in the young girl, and decided to take her under his wing. Upon returning to Atlas, he gave her the name of Katzbalger Ritter and made her a Ward of his house, as he bore no heirs of his own.

Stahl trained Katz on the path to become a Huntress, providing the physical and educational requirements she would need in order to gain entry into a proper Academy, and hiring tutors to teach her skills necessary in other facets of life. The decision to enroll in Beacon Academy instead of Atlas was made by Stahl in order to have her expand her world knowledge, in addition to having her train in foreign environments. The custom-forged sword of her namesake was created as a gift upon her acceptance into Beacon Academy itself.
Occupation:
Education:
Upbringing in the wilderness of Solitas, as a hunter/forager. Trained by a licensed Huntsman of Atlas Military, followed by enrollment in preliminary studies in order to be accepted into Beacon.

Supplementary life skills and other necessary skills were taught by private tutors under the Ritter household.
Semblance Name:
Nebulös
Semblance Description:
Katz is able to create a cloud-like shroud, most commonly resembling a billowing rush of snow. The shroud cover is harmless to the touch on its own, with its intention being purely to hide whatever is within. To individuals that have the ability to perceive Aura, the “fog” copies the color of her own Aura, requiring the usage of other senses to ignore the concealment while it lasts.

For the most part, the effects of Katz’ semblance are not affected by wind on account of them being Aura-based, though bad weather can certainly put a strain on her ability to maintain the effects. Larger clouds and heavier obscuration require larger amounts of Aura to create and hold.

The semblance is compatible with Dust, with the imbued elements causing a direct alteration to the “cloud” produced, such as generating a smoke cloud or a miniature sandstorm. The focus needed to sustain the same sized cloud will be much lower, though Katz’ is unable to end the effects early, on account of being much less skilled with Dust usage and its unpredictable nature. There can also be additional “tactile” effects that Katz is not immune to when imbuing Dust, meaning it can be a bigger gamble to use.
Weapon Name:
Zahn and Nagel
Weapon Description:
Zahn;
Forged by the head of House Ritter, Zahn is a Katzbalger sword with a distinctively dull coloration. The blade itself is treated in such a way that it is not intended to reflect light like a mirror. The colors on the scabbard are also muted and have a more white palette, intended to blend in with the rest of Katz’ outfit. Despite the appearances of the finish, the blade itself is designed to be sturdy without a lot of bulk. The quillons still resemble an S shape, though they are almost reminiscent of antlers.

Nagel;
A cross between a boar spear and a bear spear, this weapon is otherwise no different from one that common hunters would use in the wilderness. The weapon shows more “wear” on it than could be attributed to Katz alone, though a few nicks do seem to be recent enough.
Other Gear:
Maut; (secondary weapon)
While not technically a personal weapon, “Maut” is the name that Katz has given to the firearm that she carries. The sidearm itself is of standard make, though it typically sees little use.
Fighting Style:
Katz' fighting style has two distinct variations depending on the situation.

In conflicts with people, Katz will stick to her sword and display a more "honorable" fighting style. She almost seems to treat the combat encounters as a duel, keeping her attention on whomever is her primary focus. In the event that her enemy is a longer ranged target, she will use Aura-based projectile slashes to keep herself from fighting at a disadvantage. Usage of her semblance will be limited so long as her opponent displays a similar sense of honorable intentions.

In situations with Grimm or with those that show themselves to be greater threats, Katz abandons the face of honor and resorts to whatever is at her disposal. She will use her semblance to confuse or blind her opponents and then fight with ambush tactics. There will also be a greater focus on striking key targets to prevent a drawn-out encounter.

Katz refuses to use the pistol on her person. Perhaps she would use it in an extreme case of life or death, though that has yet to be seen at present.
Strengths:
Social;
- Strong follow-through, not letting emotions stop her
- Capable listener
- Has no issues speaking up when others may hesitate

Physical;
- Strong training with advanced Aura techniques (in the forms of Aura-based slashes and Awareness, with limited Aura-sight capabilities)
- Natural affinity for sports or athletic tasks
- Exceptional skill in stealth
Weaknesses:
Social;
- Romantically inept
- Lacks experience in comedy
- No particular social bonds

Physical;
- Can struggle in direct physical competitions
- Not the most experienced swimmer due to Solitas lacking swimmable waters
- While she does have limited skill in ballroom dancing with a partner, Katz is not particularly knowledgeable with following a lead of her own
Likes:
- Cooking
- Whittling
- Rock Climbing
- Ice Skating
- Sports
- Art Exhibits
- Spice Collecting
- Reading; Mystery
- Hunting
- Fishing
Dislikes:
- Surfing
- Sunbathing
- Firearms
- Poker
- Supermarkets
- Fast food
- Motor Sports
- Tie-Dye
- Caring for animals (pets/farmwork)
- "Rich" foods (taste, not cost)
Fun Facts:
Katz does not speak in first person, however she has been taught that speaking in third person is frowned upon.

Nagel was the weapon of Katz' birth father, with the "scratches" symbolizing the number of hunts that Father and Daughter succeeded in. She still adds notches, as a spiritual belief that he is still with her.

Katz' birth name is Fiona "Fee" Lyons, though none remain who know her by that name.

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