Kojo Stone

Kojo Stone, All-Weight Boxing Champion of the World

STR 5
STA 3   Fort: 3  Tough:3
AGI 7   Dodge:10
DEX 0
FGT 6   Parry:10
INT-1
AWE 3   Will: 10
PRE 3

Skills: Close Combat (Unarmed) 6

Advantages: Diehard, Uncanny Dodge, Fearless, Power Attack

Charge Straight		(13 CP)
	Strike 8
	 Reach 1
	 Feature (Moves towards target while striking)
	 Innate
Alt: Breaker Swing
	Strike 5
	 Penetrating 5
	 Innate
Alt: Pinpoint Jab
	Strike 7
	 Accurate 3

Bob and Weave		(5 CP)
	Enhanced Parry 10
	 Concentration
Alt: Peekaboo
	Protection 10
	 Concentration

Dynamite Uppercut		(25 CP)
	Strike 16
	 Distracting
	 Penetrating 15
	 Reach 1
	 Innate
	 Quirk 1 (If performed without gloves or some kind of padding, deals half damage to user)

World Champion Belt	(4 CP)
	Feature 1 (Summon boxing gear)
	Create 4
	 Permanent
	 Limited (Boxing rings)

Bio: Born the youngest of four brothers to boxing legend Jacob Stone and fishmonger Sakura Stone, Kojo was seen as the runt of the litter since infancy. Shorter and slighter than his brothers by far, Kojo was under none of the pressure they were to follow in their father's footsteps after his death. He was nevertheless determined, and trained around the clock, as well as studying and working a job loading at the docks. Initially refused by the professional leagues, Kojo practised his art in the only ring that would take him – the street. Though he rarely won, his tenacity earned him a reputation in New York street boxing. His dedication attracted the attention of Kesuke Takahashi, an elderly retired boxer who consented to teach him. With his determination, after learning to use his size and speed to his advantage, he steadily rose through the ranks and became the New York Minor Circuit champ.

At this, his older brothers, all already professional boxers, challenged him to a series of three consecutive matches, one with each of them, all on the same day. The event was heavily hyped and televised, although it was largely assumed the last two thirds of the timeslot would have to be given over to some other matches, as Kojo would surely fall to the first brother. With the support of his mother, sister, and mentor, Kojo managed to overcome his elder brothers, and finished the final match with a technique of their father that none of them had been able to master – The Dynamite Uppercut. To his surprise, his brothers did not resent him for the victory – in fact they were relieved and proud that their little brother would be able to take up their father's mantle in their place. None of them really had the passion for the sport that Kojo inherited from their father, and just wanted to make sure he'd be able to fill his shoes. His eldest brother went into the family fish business, the second eldest became a librarian, and the third is now a house-husband.

Having proven himself on the world stage, Kojo went on to enter the All-Weight World Circuit and travelled the world with Takahashi-sensei to challenge ever-greater opponents. His rise proved to be one of the fastest in World Circuit history, partially due to the fact that Kojo was always ready and willing to learn from his opponents and improve his own technique. Finally he arrived in the Nevada desert to challenge World Champ, Gerard Starr. The match became boxing legend – neither boxer landed a hit for round after round, until finally Starr landed a firm blow on Stone and began laying a barrage of body blows. At this point, Kojo performed what none thought possible – a Dynamite Uppercut in close quarters, with Starr's fist still pounding into his stomach. This surprise blow gave Stone the first knock-down of the match, and from then on the match was a constant flurry of back-and-forth blows. In the final round, both men stood exhausted and hunched, staring each other down and too tired to throw a punch. The match ended in a draw. In sharp contrast, the following rematch began with both boxers immediately landing hits and laying on beatdowns, and was decided in three rounds with a TKO and the championship going to Kojo.

Now, with the support of his family, his mentor, and the boxers he faced in the World Circuit, Kojo is tackling the Beating Heart Tournament to represent his father and boxers everywhere!

Complications: Fame, Motivation (Perfecting art of boxing)

Appearance: Weighing in at 117 pounds, standing at four-foot-nine, Kojo's body lives up to his surname - after years of training, it is nothing but chiseled muscle. In the ring, he wears a dark green tank top, black shorts, and bright green gloves and knee-height boots. His casual wear typically consists of jeans, a plain tee, and a trademark green jacket. His blonde hair gives the appearance of being messy while actually falling consistently in large points that avoid his eyes.

Theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEkqZyC73Yg