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From: James Lynn <jamesl@garcia.efn.org>
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(Important note:  I've only seen up to the seventh episode, "Spirits", so
my view of Dosetsu may change radically depending on how they develop his
character.  Expect a revised version sometime later this year). 

LOOKS:  Sullenly handsome.  Can probably spice up your love life by
impersonating any character role you like.  Not much of a smiler. 

SMARTS:  Not stupid, but awfully foolhardy at times.  Intelligent enough
to pull off a number of weird disguises, but not always smart enough to
get out of trouble when eventually recognized.  More of a fighter than a
scholar, but probably literate. 

PERSONALITY:  Brooding and obsessive.  Tenacious enough to make a pitbull
look like a chihuahua.  On the bright side, if he falls deeply in love
with you and you make an untimely exit, he'll stop at nothing to avenge
you.  Nothing.  Into self-inflicted pain at times, and very much the lone
wolf. 

COOKING:  Probably adequate at least, as he's been a lone wolf for an
indeterminate length of time.  However, would likely be amenable to your
homecooked meals. 

FIGHTING SKILLS:  Highly impressive (hey, he's a Dog Warrior).  Can
happily cut a swath through the usual generic troops, but much prefers to
throw a grenade or fifty and vanish in the ensuing mushroom cloud.  May
snitch your sword in the process, so watch your back. 

SPECIAL ABILITIES:  Dramatic posing, heavy angsting, fifty-megaton
fireballs, brooding obsession. 

COMPETITION:  None known, but expect his sister (if still alive) and his
"brothers" to be important in your married life. 

IN-LAWS:  Dead as doornails, the lot of them.  Not A Problem.  Has a few
dependents and retainers, but doesn't seem terribly concerned about them. 

ECONOMICS:  Enh.  Family broke and wiped out, and he doesn't seem terribly
interested in building up a fortune.  Better have lots of your own cash
handy, or prepare to work a second job. 

SEX:  Probably enjoys it if he can stop brooding long enough to find
someone.  May or may not remember you're in bed with him, depending how
much he's grown to love you.  May flash back to traumatic childhood events
at odd moments. 

OVERALL:  Sullen good looks alone don't cut it, ladies.  If you can truly
win his affection (and manage to keep him *alive* and *out of
trouble*--hah!), he'll probably make a deeply devoted husband.  If not,
prepare to find your house firebombed at any moment and your sweetheart
miles away.  Be warned.  And invest in lots of asbestos.  Considering the
life expectancy of his loved ones, you may wish to pay for your funeral
expenses in advance. 

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Theresa Wymer posting from jamesl@efn.org