Splinter

Supplemental Reports

 * (Submitted by TurtleGurl84) Splinter's actual date of birth is a mystery. We know he was probably born in 2000 but we have no real idea when he was actually born. But he's pretty adamany that his birthday is March 3rd. That seems to point to him actually having some connection to Hamato Yoshi as he was born on March 3rd, 1953. Also, Splinter identifies himself as a widower.

Resources

 * Mutant Fancy Rat Physiology: Splinter refers to himself as the reincarnation of Hamato Yoshi, who he believes became a Tesso, a Japanese spirit of vengeance, upon his death. However, while Splinter's claims have evidence, we can verify he is a domesticated rat who was exposed to mutagenic experiments which caused him to mutate into a large, humanoid rat.
 * Enhanced Agility: Splinter is coordinated beyond most human athletes though he rarely shows this, possibly due to his old age as he usually relies on a cane to move around.
 * Enhanced Senses: Splinter can easily detect when another is near due to his ninja instinct, but highly enhanced through his keen hearing and acute sense of smell. He also has supernatural senses and limited psychic awareness. He claims he is not psychic, only slightly sensitive.
 * Enhanced Speed & Reflexes: Splinter can drop to all fours to cover distance with astonishing speed, able to keep pace with cars for short sprints or scamper up vertical surfaces 30 to 50 feet tall. Splinter often uses small, precise movement to effectively (and effortlessly) evade attacks from multiple skilled attackers at the same time.
 * Enhanced Strength:
 * Sharp Teeth: Splinter's jaws can break bones with a bite. His teeth also grow rapidly so he can gnaw through most things, given enough time.
 * Tail:
 * Ninja Training Instinct:
 * Master Infiltrator: Splinter is able to be one with darkness. He can hide and move within the shadows without being noticed.
 * Master of Ninjitsu:
 * Occultist: Splinter, like Hamato Yoshi, is a practicioner of many occult practices such as alchemy, astral projection, and Kuji-kiri. Kuji-kiri is an esoteric practice which, when performed with an array of hand "seals", incantations, and focus of one's chi allows healing, exorcism, and even more spectacular effects rituals such as briefly paralyzing opponents.

Weaknesses

 * Old Age: Splinter was already aged past the lifespan of a domesticated rat when he mutated and as such is quite old. Though he has shown himself able to fight with ample vigor in brief spurts, a long drawn-out fight could be the end of him. Something of which he seems to be quite aware.

Analytics

 * Physicality: 3 - Trained / Exceptional
 * Occult: 6 - World-Class / Superb
 * Weapons: 7 - Legendary
 * Experience: 5 - Master / Remarkable
 * Ranged: 4 - Expert / Enhanced
 * Strategy: 6 - World-Class / Superb

Trivia

 * Hamato Yoshi was once known for his unruly temper and lack of discipline. But with the help of his mentor Masato and his love Tang Shen he learned to control his temper.

Links and References

 * Appearances of Splinter
 * Character Gallery: Splinter