NPC - Henso, Evelynn "Jinx"

A fairly small clan originating from the village hidden in the rocks, they have spent years perfecting the Henge no jutsu to something they regard as its most perfect form. Their clan leader was a renowned actor sometimes called the mortal Loki he traveled across the country with his troupe of actors spreading the joys and sorrows of comedy and tragedy. All is not how it appears as any Henso clansmen will tell you; the acting troupe was actually a group of Anbu who worked on reconnaissance and assassination known in the dark rumors that followed them as the Skin-walkers. Each member trained in a variety of ninja arts able to conceal nearly any object including themselves under an advanced Henge so perfect not even close family members could not distinguish the original from the impersonation. The name skin-walker came from the rather gruesome fashion in which their victims were found, the faces were ripped clean off the skull leaving not but a smiling face gazing up at the sky as numerous bugs and scavengers consumed the remains. The clan was one of the more powerful tools in the earth country’s arsenal until a few members attempted to go rogue using their trade to incite a riot and play the villages against one another under the guise as simple wandering merchants they smuggled weapons across borders and sold them to the highest bidder keeping a few for themselves so once the fog of war cleared they would be the strongest one standing and pick off the stragglers asserting control. The Loyalists of the clan were able to silence the rebellion. To earn the trust of the Tsuchikage they decimated themselves at his feet killing one in ten members. After such an upset the band of actors remained in hiding until the Tsuchikage wishes them to return to active status.
Famous Henso clan memebers

“Mortal Loki” – Clans founder and enigmatic creature some believe to have fooled death itself to having eternal life

Hatori Henso – of the clan invented a great many tricks with the Henge Jutsu using his out of the box thinking to defeat the impossible. Also the 2nd Loki

Ditto and Leikwize – the first group of twins in the Henso died perfecting trh Konobi Henge, combination transformation technique

30 Years ago, a Henso couple regarded for their henge capabilities as assassins – and often regarded by many as the “Gemini Assassins” return from a 5 year long infiltration mission between Suna and Konoha whilst serving as double agents against their own village of Kirigakure. The Gemini assassins had made a reputable name for themselves, but one which could surely cause trouble for those who ever get wind of their true identity let alone those closest to the Henso couple. It would have been several years later when they have retired for a more peaceful life, granted permission by the Mizukage himself. Life seemed to be in their favor and things going their way.

After the birth of their daughter Evelynn, they noticed a significant genetic malformation on the baby child – eyes were topaz and feral in nature, skin scaled and blue, and her sensitivity to light was concerning. The mother and father did their best to protect their daughter and offer her a safe home, whilst keeping her identity a mystery from everyone else. Despite her disability or malformity, she lived happy and loved by her parents who believed great things were to come of their daughter.

At the age of 5, The couple were assigned to one final mission by the Mizukage, it was supposed to be a simple mission that did not involve much of any risk. However, that was not the case… Suna and Konoha got wind of the couple stealing classified documents of their ANBU force along with vital information of several kinjutsu, to avoid war the Mizukage offered them as lambs to be sacrificed to a slaughter. Their names would be erased and left disgraced to their kin, whats worst Evelynn was forced to live in foster care because no Henso would want to raise such an “abomination”.

Life was difficult for Evelynn from the start, getting close to her peers in school and in the foster house seemed like torture due to the mocking and teasing of her blue and reptilian complexion. That was not until the final test was put in their class… a test similar to that of the “Blood Mist” graduation exams. The classes’ instructor infact believed no worst could befall the class as they targeted Evelynn specifically in an outdoor hunting exercise… little did the hunters know, they would soon become the hunted.

Evelynn returned from the forest marches of Water Country, the lone survivor of her class graduation exam having awakened the full potential of her capabilities. The defacing of her peers was most heinous and gruesome for a 8 year old girl her age, the medical examiners nor the parents could identify their children, the proctor who enstated this bloody ritual was missing as well. It is believed that both Evelynn and the proctor had escaped Kirigakure, and evaded them for years to come – but you can only run so far before your past catches up behind you.

The proctor’s name was Hattori Hanzo, and was regarded by Evelynn as not only a guardian, mentor, but a father figure since the loss of her parents. Hattori kept Evelynn close and protected at all times, though his reasons his own – which never got to be achieved when Hunter Ninja from Kirigakure found them residing in Land of Lightning. Evelynn utilized her capabilities to hide and evade by blending in with the scenery whilst her guardian, Hattori Hanzo was caught and executed mercilessly.

To this day, his teachings are engraved in the shape-shifter’s mind and heart. His wish of reviving Kirigakure as the “Bloody Mist” and regain notoriety and stature amongst the shinobi nations are carried on through her. Her hopes of revenge for her master’s death, and the death of her parents however take precedence, and all those involved in their disgraceful murder.