Masahiro Ashida

* Lvl. 3
* Valley Rend. 1
* Demonic Aura
* Valley Rend. 2

2022 official portrait of Masahiro found by Jesse.

2023 portrait of Masahiro by Valley.

2023 portrait of Masahiro's demonic aura (and horse) by Valley.

2023 portrait of Masahiro and his mount by Valley.

**Masahiro Ashida** is an aasimar paladin and a member of the adventuring party. He is portrayed by Jesse.

## Description

### Personality

Masahiro appears to have a serious personality with a pension for occasional goofiness for the fun of it. He rarely eats land animal and instead opts for a more traditional Aoiadoan diet of fish and vegetables. As a paladin, Masahiro is presumably a holy man but he rarely speaks on his faith or his talents as a paladin.

## Biography

### Background

Masahiro was born in Hikoku, a small village in the Ishidai Shogunate. He carries the cursed sword Tetsuyama and operates as a paladin. When Masahiro was younger, his mother and his father and most of his clan was vanquished by his Uncle, a daimyo in the Daremyo Shogunate. Using quick thinking and fast feet, Masahiro stole his family sword, Tetsuyama, and has been using it ever since to keep himself safe.

## Relationships

### Indulekha

Masahiro and Indulekha's relationship is intriguing. There is a warrior's respect between the two of them but there have been special moments where Indulekha has displayed extra care or concern for Masahiro. Masahiro was also one of the first people to take a curious interest in Indulekha's attire and character.

### Honua

Masahiro and Honua have shared breakfast together and worked as a cohesive unit to face off against the Large Owl and the Shadow Cat Demon.

### Kardelen

Masahiro and Kardelen have not spoken much but you can tell there is a level of respect and understanding between the two of them.

### Arundhati

Arundhati and Masahiro rarely speak to one another but when they do it is usually a joke or a moment of advice. Early in their relationship, Masahiro and Arundhati shared a heart to heart with the rest of the party around the campfire. Masahiro revealed that he operates a cursed, demonic family sword. He also revealed that when he was younger his family was tragically slain by his Uncle. Recently, Arundhati recommended that Masahiro get married to the Princess of Belemna and become the next King. Masahiro replied that he is not ready to get married yet.

### Noe Mehar

Masahiro and Noe have not spoken much. But, what they do share is some level of respect and understanding. Masahiro saved Noe's life after their fight with the Shadow Cat Demon and immediately assured Noe that the adventuring party would handle it. It's unclear if Masahiro took a protective stance or opinion of Noe during their confrontation with the Majordomo.

## Character Information

### Abilities

#### Aasimar abilities

* Celestial Resistance
* Darkvision
* Healing Hands
* Light Bearer
* Subrace: Fallen
	+ Necrotic Shroud

#### Paladin Abilities

* Divine Health
* Divine Sense
* Divine Smite
* Extra Attack
* Fighting Style (Defense)
* Lay on Hands
* Sacred Oath (Oath of Vengeance)
	+ Aura of Courage
	+ Aura of Protection
	+ Channel Divinity
		- Abjure Enemy
		- Vow of Enmity
	+ Oath Spells
	+ Relentless Avenger
* Spellcasting (Charisma-based ability)

#### Oath Spells

##### 1st-level

* *Bane*
* *Compelled Duel*
* *Hunter's Mark*
* *Protection from Evil and Good*
* *Shield of Faith*
* *Wrathful Smite*

##### 2nd-level

* *Find Steed*
* *Hold Person*
* *Misty Step*

##### 3rd-level

* *Blinding Smite*
* *Crusader's Mantle*
* *Haste*
* *Protection from Energy*
* *Spirit Shroud*

### Notable Items

* Tetsuyama (Homebrewed by Tony)
* Belt of Hill Giant Strength
* Gensui Do (Homebrewed by Tony)

## Quotations

* "I'm fine." (To Arundhati and the party after his heart attack)
* "What? No... no, I'm not ready to get married yet!" (To Arundhati after she recommended he marry the Belemnan Princess)
* "Who else will save me if I have another heart attack?" (To the party after Arundhati suggested they all become a cohesive group)
* "For what it's worth; I am sorry for the loss of your men." (To Commander Guan after speaking about the Massacre at the Stone Pass)
* "I'm sick of that guy." (To Honua in reference to the Majordomo)
* "I... I don't like any of those names." (To the party and Arundhati after being asked what he thinks of the name suggestions.)

## Trivia

* Masahiro appears to be prone to heart attacks after using Tetsuyama to vanquish foes.
* Masahiro is the only member of the adventuring party that is a paladin.
	+ He is also the only member that is from the Ishidai Shogunate.

## **References**

1. ↑ While attuned to the Gensui Do
2. ↑ While attuned to the Belt of Hill Giant Strength
3. ↑ Cursed family sword with the soul of a demon inside of it. Exudes a powerful demonic essence. Equal to a *Sword of Vengeance*.
4. ↑ Acquired from Kho. Adorned with the iconography of Bahn (signature Yin-Yang Symbol with Rosebushes).