Bio: (Before Death) Name: Ryotaka Kurasaki ("Ryo") Occupation: Mathematician, Painter Role:Kato's elder brother Age: 28 yrs. Height: 175.26 cm (5'9'') Weight: 60.3 kg (133 lbs.) Hair: Purple (dual length: layered over head, remainder pulled into long ponytail) Eyes: Gold Ethnicity: Japanese-English Appearance: Relaxed posture, friendly disposition, almost always seen with a drawing utensil tucked behind his ear and a cigarette tucked between his lips, fairly deep voice, rarely wore shoes, wore a single earring on his left ear (an amethyst fashioned into the shape of a spiral seashell on a gold hoop)
Likes: Painting, drawing, mathematics, physics, fish, reptiles (and dinosaurs), strawberries (and any desserts containing them), white grapes, glass figures, collecting minerals and seashells, his pet Albino Burmese Python of 15 years ("Meburisu" or "Kiza"), stormy weather, wind chimes, running through cool grass barefooted, his cigarettes, swimming during all seasons, most music, teasing Kato and surprising him with random visits
Dislikes: Orange furniture, model globes of Earth, plastic ANYTHING, neckties and bow ties, getting sand in his shoes (his house overlooked a beach)
Personality Traits: A very laid back individual who valued comfort and enjoyment. His actions tended to be rather impulsive, and his approach to life was fairly whimsical despite his primary career (theoretical mathematician). His passion for mathematics is rooted in his belief that the most elusive formulas of the universe could be mapped through Fibonacci sequences.
Lover: Megumi Yunicho Occupation: Gemcutter Appearance: Orange bob cut and soft, brown eyes. Interests: Tigers and powerful animals. Is now looking after Ryotaka's house and snake.
Ability: Brings life to and commands the objects of his paintings and drawings. Derivation of Power: Artistic mediums (paint and ink) Limitation: His creations are rendered useless with water or fire.