Jiro Hamada

Bio
Jiro was born into the Michi family back in his homeland of Japan, his mother dying in childbirth leaving the young child to his only parental guardian at the time, his father. Strapped for cash and dedicated to raising his son right, his father took on various jobs and employment, overworking himself but bringing in the money to support his only child. All of this changed when Jiro was only four when his father tragically died in an accident during one of his jobs.

The child was later adopted by his father’s childhood best friend, Yoshi Hamada, a successful and wealthy figure in their hometown. Jiro would adopt the family name of Hamada, looking up to his adopted figure as a role model to follow after the passing of his father. Jiro was only twelve years old when he learned the truth of Yoshi’s wealth and success, he was one of the three lieutenants within the Hamada Yakuza family, having adopted the family name as his own after also being taken in by the organization.

From that point on, Jiro dedicated himself to the family and joined the Yakuza. As Jiro grew older, so did his standing within the Yakuza, his body becoming decorated with Tattoos as a symbol of his dedication and status within the criminal Syndicate. Eventually, the young man would reach the standing of Shateigashira-hosa, serving directly under the Shateigashira Michi Oda, one of Yoshi’s ‘brothers’.

With the organization growing past Japan now, the Hamada family has now spread their reign across various parts of the world, the Shateigashira overseeing operations within Gotham City with Jiro taking to the streets to help strengthen their control throughout their territory.

Despite being a hardened criminal, recent events had left Jiro with a weak spot he’d rather keep hidden.

Deal with Klaus
Klaus bought a necklace from Jiro, the deal went well, until one of Klaus' snipers spots Robin. This leads to everyone involved in the deal quickly leaving. Fortunately, the deal was already done, unfortunately, Robin recorded the whole thing.

Babs
Jiro had a brief meeting with Barbara Gordon during which she showed a romantic interest in him.

Personality
A mostly cold and calm focused individual, Jiro's life within the Yakuza has toughened him up to the various shades the world has had to offer him. He's grown accustomed to his dark nature yet strives to find a balance. He’s the type who would rob a man and beat him senseless for hours but never take his life.

Weapons
A decorated Tanto

Outfit
A jet black suit with an unbuttoned red shirt underneath, he removes his jacket and shirt to prevent opponents from having anything to grab or grapple him by.