Jade Empire by Microsoft

Furious Ming
Furious Ming represents the quintessential light and fast martial artist. He may not be the strongest, but he attacks quickly and with more finesse than most.

The starting combat style for this character involves quick dodges, lightning punches, and liberal use of Focus mode. Several weapon styles are available for Ming, but he favors light weapons over heavy axes and the like.

Wu the Lotus Blossom
Wu the Lotus Blossom represents a balanced and sensible approach to combat. She is both fast and powerful, but is not exceptional in either category. The true strength of this choice is flexibility, and she excels equally in defense and offense, in melee and magic.

The starting combat style for Wu is similarly balanced, offering a mix of attacks, Chi-based abilities, and defensive moves that ensures she will never be caught off guard.

Chai Ka
Chai Ka rarely dabbles in the affairs of mortals, and his favor is not easy to earn. A creature of primal strength and grace, few can stand before him, and fewer still are given the honor of standing at his side.

Despite his fearsome appearance, Chai Ka is a model of ordered thought. There is a sense, however, that a terrible rage simmers just beneath the surface. Thankfully, only the greatest of threats stir that side of his personality to action.

Death's Hand
Always clad in fearsome armor from head to toe, his true appearance is but the first of the many mysteries that surround Death's Hand. What is known about this enigmatic figure is that he holds the complete trust of the Emperor. As such, Death's Hand is both the general of the armies of the Jade Empire and the leader of the Emperor's personal bodyguards, the Order of the Lotus Assassins.

While his past remains a mystery, none question the exceptional martial skill of Death's Hand. In addition to being considered the strongest warrior in all the empire, the armored figure is rumored to have mastered an ancient style of martial arts that has no counter.



* Roleplay as a martial arts master.
Choose a character with a unique appearance, a custom voice set, and a powerful combination of ability scores and fighting styles.

* Innovative fighting system: master fighting styles and mystical powers.
You begin as an accomplished student, a graduate from the respected school of Master Li but your education has just started. As your character develops you choose which styles to enhance your warrior on the path to becoming a living legend.

* Epic adventure in a lush world based on mythical China.
In the ancient and mysterious Jade Empire, you train under your master's watchful eye and learn powerful martial arts and mystical powers. Your journey has just begun into the unknown and deadly world of flashing steel and supernatural terrors.

* Build a living legend, recruit followers and agents, and send them on missions across the Jade Empire.
You can't become a leader without followers to lead. Your decisions determine the rewards that you receive, and who shares in that glory.

* Battle monstrous creatures.
The path to peace is never easy. You face terrors from this world and beyond with only your iron courage, your perfected skills and the weapons you carry. Study your opponents carefully: their weaknesses are few.