Ruko Hayshin

Born into a stable middle-class household where both parents worked as modest civil servants, Ruko Hayshin grew up admiring heroes from afar, though his admiration never reached obsessive levels until tragedy struck at age fourteen. His older brother Kenji, a promising young man who had chosen a quieter path away from heroics, was caught in the crossfire during a villain's rampage through their neighborhood and was killed before any hero could intervene. The loss shattered something in Ruko, transforming his casual interest in heroism into a burning need to become strong enough to protect others from similar fates, yet his drive remained tempered by a pragmatic understanding that heroes weren't infallible saviors but flawed individuals doing their best. When his quirk manifested—the ability to absorb physical punishment and transmute it into enhanced speed, strength, and agility—he saw it as both a gift and a warning, recognizing that pushing his body beyond its limits could cause serious internal damage. Now enrolled at UA High School, Ruko trains with quiet determination rather than flashy ambition, viewing his journey to Class 1-A not as a personal glory quest but as a necessary step toward becoming capable enough to prevent other families from experiencing his pain. His family's unwavering support provides him stability, though they worry about his tendency to internalize his grief and channel it into increasingly dangerous training regimens. Unlike those who idolize All Might as an unreachable ideal, Ruko sees the Symbol of Peace as proof that ordinary people can rise to extraordinary heights—a beacon suggesting that even someone shaped by loss might forge a meaningful path through heroism.

Strength

16, modifier +3

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

16, modifier +3

Intelligence

12, modifier +1

Wisdom

14, modifier +2

Charisma

10, modifier +0

Impact Absorption

As a reaction, absorb up to 20 damage from an attack, converting it into 1d6 mobility power.

Enhanced Strike

Make a melee attack with a +6 to hit, dealing 2d8 + 3 damage. If you absorbed damage this turn, add an extra 1d6.

Agile Maneuver

Dash as a bonus action, gaining advantage on your next attack roll. Can be used once per short rest.

Resilient Recovery

Spend a turn to recover 1d10 hit points, but take 1d6 internal damage. Can be used once per long rest.

Impact Reservoir

Ruko can absorb physical damage, converting it into mobility power for enhanced speed and agility.

strength

+5

dexterity

+6

constitution

+5

wisdom

+4

bludgeoning

piercing

slashing