Satō Shingen

Satō Shingen (森厳左党, Shingen Satō) is a and member of the Royal Guard.

Appearance
Satō is a taller than average man with a broad frame and lean build. He has long black hair, neatly pulled back and tied up in a simple ponytail that hangs down as far as his waist. His eyes are a golden-brown in colour with visible creases resting next to them. He has a bit of a short, but crooked nose and his lips appear almost permanently aligned in a frown. His body is gangly yet well defined with his bones prominently showing off beneath the skin. He wears a tighter version of the Shinigami shihakushō that still allows for the maximum freedom of movement required of Shinigami but gets rid of the excess such as present in the sleeves, giving him a more formal look than his comrades. A floral patterned sash wraps around his waist to help tie his outfit together.

Personality
In his younger years Satō was known for being reckless and carefree.

Satō is a stern and serious figure, rarely taking the time to relax or enjoy the moment, he remains calm and collected at all times, making a conscious effort to remain indifferent and unaffected by events going on around him so as best to keep his reactions uncluttered by emotion. He is averse to social interaction though he doesn't discourage it from occuring, and actively engages in such when prompted, especially with his fellow Royal Guards, and even within the cluttered mess of combat. He is overly cautious as a person, a trait brought out by his Zanpakutō's control over the flow of time. He is also analytical by nature, appearing to take enjoyment from having to properly analyze something in order to succeed, in particular when dealing with enemies with unique or unusual abilities.

Satō can be said to be "explosive" when angry, becoming overly loud and somewhat crazed in interaction. Foregoing any kind of indoor voice, he'll yell most anything he says.

Trivia

 * When rendered in Japanese order (Family then given name), Satō's name can be read as "Solemn Opposition".

Bleach: Dark and Light

 * Chiaroscuro: Trepidation
 * Chiaroscuro: Complication
 * Chiaroscuro: Aggravation
 * Chiaroscuro: Retribution
 * Chiaroscuro: Conclusion