Taro Blackthorn

Taro Blackthorn is a blind human who lost his memory several years ago. Nowdays Taro ventures around Fiore trying to find out the secrets of his past, acompanied by his Exceed companion Val.

Several time in their travels Taro and Val have helped people and whenever offered a reward he always turns it down, saying he prefers to help for free. On occasions Taro and Val have been attacked by old enemies of Taro, who were trying to stop him finding out about his past.

Despite not remembering his past Taro is widely recognised as one of the best mages of his time, because of his use of the rare Vibration magic which he modified to let him see.

Description
Taro has the fitness and strength of a young man however his age is unknown. He is generally seen as a bored and uncaring of the world around him, but when you meet him he is nice and always willing to help. Taro has shoulder length red hair, and has a piece of cloth tied around his head, hiding his eyes from view. He wears a long black trench coat with red trim, and the collar turned up. Underneath his coat he wears a tight black shirt, which shows off his muscles, and a pair of long black cargo pants. He also wears a pair of boots. Despite always travelling Taro does not carry any items with him except for his staff, a simple metal rod 54" long.

Magic and Abilities
Taro uses a modified form of Vibration magic to allow himself to see in a way similar to a sonar radar. He also often uses his magic in conjunction with his staff.

Vibration Knockback: Taro sends vibrations through his opponent or an object using his staff or part of his body in order to create a knockback effect and send the oppentent flying. It also allows im so send object back to his oppenent and defend himself.

Vibration Enhancement: The vibrations are manipulated in such a way that they enhance the movement in an object by allowing it to move faster or to make a noise heard further away from the source than usual, without increasing the volume.

Vibration Break: A highly concentrated area is vibrated quickly in order to shatter it. These vibarations come from contact. This could be an oppoents weapon or armour that is being shattered, however some items can resist the vibrations.

Sound Vibration: The vibration from this attack does not do physical damaged, but creates an ear splitting sound which can be used to incapacitate people with sensitive hearing.

Earth Vibration: Taro plummets his staff into the ground a sends out vibrations through the ground, mimiking the effects of an earthquake. This spell can be used on a larger scale, and can topple buildings, however Taro does not use it often because of the larger amount of magic it requires.