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Li Mei Headcanon for my AU

Li Mei is a passionate and badass Rebel.

She has a good sense of humor. This mostly comes from Bo rai cho. She also snorts when she laughs.

She’s cool and calm leader and would lay down her life for her people and friends.

She’s 100 years old. In Earthrealm years she is 20.

Nicknames: Little rabbit (Bo rai cho), Magenta Rebel (Mostly everyone), Rebel of Sun Do (Shao Kahn)

She is anti establishment. Hates the corrupt upper class. (Which is mostly Edenians)

She dreams of a free Outworld, where the poor didn’t suffer because of Kahns.

Li Mei is a talented cook. If she wasn’t a warrior she would most likely be a chef.

She also taught Kung Jin in archery. And was Kai’s teacher as well.

Li Mei was born in a small but tight knit village called Sun Do. The people of Sun Do were poor serfs, tied to the land and under the control of Edenian lords.

(A serf is similar to a slave. The main difference is that you cannot buy a serf.)

They were made to do back breaking labor for many hours and paid little for it. The little they earned was mostly taken by the Kollector, came twice a month to take “tribute”.

Anyone who refused to pay was beaten severely. One day, Li Mei’s father tried to stand up to the Kollector. She watched as the Kollector beat her father to death.

Li Mei swore vengeance on the Kollector and Shao Kahn. When she was 10 she left her village to find the legendary Bo rai cho.

(At this time Bo rai cho was younger and a drifting warrior. He was wanted at the time for treason. He’s also more cold and less wise.)

She found him half drunk in a bar in the middle of no where. She demanded that he teach her everything he knew about Kombat.

Bo rai cho was impressed by the little girl’s fierceness but he declined her, telling her to return home. She refused to take no as an answer though. She followed him out of the bar.

That’s when a group of bandits was going to mug Bo rai cho. Li Mei stood up for him, punching one of the thugs in the balls when the thug punched her back Bo rai cho stepped in and easily beat the thugs into running away.

After that, Bo rai cho was so impressed with her fighting spirit, he decided to make her his protege. While they traveled Earthrealm, he trained her to be an amazing fighter. Their relationship developed into a father and daughter relationship. 

Side note, they often would get into bar fights together and would defeat any bounty hunter that came for Bo rai cho. 

When she was a young adult, Raiden came to Bo rai cho and asked him to help him train earthrealm warriors to defeat Shao Kahn. Bo rai cho agreed to it and asked Li Mei to go with him, but she declined. 

She said she still had to avenge her father and that the poor of Sun Do and Outworld need her. With that he hugged her, wished her luck and left.

Li Mei spent the next 50 years as traveling vigilante rebel. During this time she met a Naknadan named the Inventor (An OC of mine. He is the good brother of The Kollector and the Kollector betrayed him.) Both wanted revenge on the Kollector.

She then came across a pair of Saurian twins Khameleon and Chameleon. 

She also befriended a pacifist and poet Shokan named Zenkaro. (He’s based on a Shokan from the 1990s mk cartoon who goes by the same name. Except i re-imagine him as a general turned poet, who wishes only for peace.) 

The five of them formed a rebel group named The Outliers. They were like a group of robin hoods. They stole from the corrupt upper class and gave to the poor, they attacked Shao Kahn soldiers and overall became a thorn in Shao Kahn’s side. 

Li Mei soon became revered amongst the poor and downtrodden and they nicknamed her the “Magenta Rebel”

But one day Shang Tsung and his forces found their camp and took all of them prisoner. He saw Li Mei’s value as a fighter and decided to strike a deal with her.

If she fought in the Mortal Kombat tournament for him, he would free her friends. But if she didn’t he would kill her friends and enslave Sun Do for eternity. Li Mei had no choice but to accept.

She won many matches in Shao Kahn’s name but refused to kill. Raiden quickly recognized her. When he spoke with her she told him she was here against her will.

Shang Tsung had her fight against a cocky Kung Lao, he won against her but did say that she put up a good fight. (Sorry but in my AU Kung Lao doesn’t take so many Ls)

Raiden sent Fujin and Bo rai cho to save the Outliers and Jax. Once they were safe, Li Mei quickly defected to Earthrealm’s side.

After Liu Kang defeated Goro and Shang Tsung, the Outliers helped evacuate the people of Sun Do from Outworld so they could escape enslavement.

During this she finally got her vengeance against the Kollector and killed him.

Bo rai cho convinced her to stay in Earthrealm for awhile to help her people settle in and join the White Lotus. She promised the Outliner she’d return to help end Shao Kahn.

The Outliers went on to join Kitana’s resistance.

During this time she started to become very fond of Kung Lao. She actually found his cocky attitude cute and he found her rebelliousness very attractive.

Kung Lao took a bullet for her during a battle with the Black Dragon. She started to understand the Kung Lao’s pain of having to live in Liu Kang and The Great Kung Lao’s shadows. Their bond was strengthened because of this.

She returned to Outworld to join in the final fight against Shao Kahn and after they won, she married Kung Lao and had a daughter.

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d20 modern stats for the Shokan from Mortal Kombat

No forced reference to the franchise’s tradition of replaceing hard Cs with Ks in the post title this time, your welcome.

Shokan

Large powerful humanoids native to Outworld's underground regions.

Personality

Most Shokan are proud to the point of arrogance, cruel, and driven by a deep seated sense of honor and racial superiority. Shokan society teaches that rule of the strong is the only way and to never show compassion, this has had a profound effect on the average Shokan's psyche.

Physical Description

The Shokan are divided into two racial groups/castes, the ruling slightly less bestial looking Draco, and cat like Tigrar.  Regardless of race/caste, all Shokan have the same general build, large muscular bodies with thick, scaly hides, four arms each capped with massive three digit hand only two toes on each foot, and lizard-like tongues and eyes.  Tigrar will also have light coat of  fur (typically yellow, light brown or varying shades of orange with black stripes) covering their bodies, and saber teeth.

History and Technology

The Shokan have lived in Outworld for millennia.

Relations

Shokan do not get along well with others, exspecially not their life long rivals, the Centauri.  The Shokan can can usually be found serving its Kahn of Outworld as a semi-independent vassal state, though they will often be the first ally to turn on a Kahn if a credible threat to his or her power emerges.

Lands

The Shokan primarily live in the subterranean kingdom of Kuatan, though colonies and outposts can be found in many other parts of Outworld.

Religion

The Shokan do not venerate any particular gods, though they hold a degree of respect for dragons and extra-planar beings stronger than themselves.

Language

All Shokan speak Draconic, most will also learn at least one other language common to Outworld or the Earthrealm.

Example Names

Gorbak

Goro

Kintaro

Mai

Sheeva

Duroc

Grum

Zenkaro

Species Traits

Ability Modifiers: +6Str, +6Con, -2Int, -4Cha.  

Creature Type: Shokan are Monstrous humanoids with the Reptilian and Extra-Planar subtypes.

Natural Armor: A Shokan's thick hide grants them a +5 natural armor bonus to defense.

Large Size: As large creatures Shokan suffer a -1 size penalty to attack rolls and defense, and a -4 size penalty to hide checks, however they receive a +4 size bonus to grapple checks and

Darkvision 60ft.

Base Land Speed: 30ft.

Natural Attacks: All Shokan can make slam attacks with their fists dealing 1d4+their Strength modifier worth of bludgeoning damage to whatever they hit.  In addition, Tigrar have a secondary bite attack that deals 1d3+ half their strength bonus worth of piercing damage and can be used in conjunction with manufactured weapons

Multiple Limbs (Ex):  A Shokan's 4 arms grant it a +4 circumstance bonus to Grapple and Climb checks

Improved Grab (Ex):  If a Shokan hits an opponent with a slam attack, they can initiate a grapple attempt as a free action.

Constrict (Ex):  Each round a Shokan maintains a grapple they deal bludgeoning damage to the target equal to 2d6+1.5x their strength modifier.

Fire Breath (Su):  Once every 1d4+1 rounds a Shokan can exhale fire in a 20ft line, dealing 3d6 points of damage to anything in its path (Reflex 15 negates) and igniting flammable objects (Fort 15 negates).

Fire Bolts (Su): When choosing to use their breath weapon, a Shokan can instead elect to throw (or spit) ball(s) of fire as a ranged attack instead.  Fire bolts manifest in one of two ways, a single large bolt or a barrage of smaller ones, using either is a Full Round action.  When fired as a single large ball a fire bolt deals 3d6 points of fire damage and has a range increment of 60ft (max range 5 increments), when fired in a barrage each bolt deals 1d8 points of fire damage and has a range increment of 20ft (max range 10 increments) and the Shokan can fire off as many bolts in a round as they have attacks. Objects struck by a fire bolt must pass a DC 15 Fort save or catch fire, suffering the normal penalties.

Bonus Feats:  All Shokan receive Archaic weapons proficiency, and can select either Multi-attack or multi-weapon fighting as bonus feats

Skills: Shokan receive a +10 species bonus to Jump checks

Level Adjustment: +6.

Shokan Wrist Blades (PL2)

A special combination of an arm guard and either a short heavy blade (called a Dragon fang) or long thin blade (called a Saber tooth) Shokan wrist blades are special weapons provided to elite warriors and typically carried in pairs.  When trained in their use, a Shokan commonly wears a pair of wrist blades on their lower arms. Wrist blades leave the Shokan's hands free to perform other tasks (including using other weapons or performing skills like Open lock or Computer use), wrist blades and held items can not be used in the same round.  A Shokan wrist blade is considered an exotic melee weapon, when worn as a pair they grant a +1 equipment bonus to defense.  Shokan wrist blades are always considered mastercraft.

Damage 1d6.  Type: Piercing or Slashing.  Critical: x3  Size: Medium. Weight: 4lb (each).  Purchase DC: 18 (pair)

Build                                    

Base Height  Modifier   Base Weight  Modifier

6'6”         +4d8" 400lb            x(4d6)lb

Shokan Noble (Draco) CR13. Large Monstrous humanoid (Reptilian, Extra-Planar) Charismatic Hero6/Martial Artist3/Negotiator3 HD: 6d6+18 plus 6d8+18. HP86. Mas16. Init:+2. Spd 30ft. Defense:22, Touch16, FF20(-1sz, +2dex,+5Class,+1Equip,+5nat) 23vs melee (+1dodge). Bab+8. Grapl+20. Atk:+11melee(Wrist blade 1d6+4/x3) or +9ranged (Fire bolt 3d6 RI; 60ft). Full Atk:+8melee(2 Wrist blades 1d6+4/x3) and +7melee (2 unarmed strikes 1d6+2), or +5ranged (4 fire bolts 1d8 RI; 20ft). FS:10ftx10ft. R:10ft. SQ: Monstrous humanoid traits, Reptilian subtype, Extra-planar subtype, Darkvision 60ft, Multiple Limbs, Improved Grab, Constrict  (2d6+6) Fire Breath (3d6 Ref15), Fire Bolts, Living weapon (1d6), Flying kick, Conceal Motive, React First. AL: Evil, Shokan Kingdom, Emperor of Outworld. Sv Frt+9, Ref+9, Wil+8. AP: 12. Rep+7. Str18, Dex14, Con16, Int11, Wis10, Cha14.

Occupation: Squire (Balance, Climb, Jump)

Skills: Balance+8, Bluff+10, Climb+14, Diplomacy+8, Disguise+4, Gamble+5, Intimidate+8, Investigate+5, Jump+10, Knowledge+6 (Current Events), Listen+2, Move silently+8, Profession+6, Read/Write/Speak (Draconic plus any 3), Sense Motive+5, Spot+2

Feats: Alertness, Armor Proficiency (Light), Combat Martial Arts, Deceptive,Defensive Martial arts, Exotic melee weapons proficiency (Shokar wrist blades), Iron will, Minions, Multi-weapon fighting, Renown, Unbalance opponent, Side-kick, Simple weapons proficiency

Talents: Fast talk, Dazzle, Taunt

Possessions: Pair of Wrist blades (8lb), royal garb, various gear and personal possessions.

Shokan Royal guard (Tigrar) CR7. Large Monstrous humanoid (Reptilian, Extra-Planar) Tough Hero3/Thrasher3 HD:3d10+15 plus 3d12+12.HP67. Mas18. Init:+1. Spd 30ft. Defense:23, Touch17, FF19(-1sz, +4con,+4Class,+1Equip,+5Nat). Bab+4. Grapl+17. Atk:+9melee(3d6+5 knockout punch) or +5ranged (Fire bolt 3d6 RI; 60ft). Full Atk:+8melee(2d8+9/x3, huge great ax) and -1melee (2 Shokan Wrist blades 1d6+2/x3) or -1ranged (4 fire bolts 1d8 RI; 20ft). FS:10ftx10ft. R:10ft. SQ: Monstrous humanoid traits, Reptilian subtype, Extra-planar subtype, Darkvision 60ft, Multiple Limbs, Improved Grab, Constrict  (2d6+6) Fire Breath (3d6 Ref15), Fire Bolts Ability Surge 1/day, Tough Defense, Damage Reduction 2/---. AL: Evil, Shokan Kingdom, Emperor of Outworld. Sv Frt+9, Ref+4, Wil+2. AP. Rep+1. Str20, Dex15,Con18, Int12, Wis10, Cha4.

Occupation: Adventurer (Move Silently, Treat Injury)

Skills: Concentration+10, Climb+9, Move silently+5, Read/Write/Speak (Draconic), Survival+6, Spot+6, Treat Injury+3

Feats: Archaic Weapons proficiency, Brawl, Endurance, Exotic melee weapons proficiency (Shokar wrist blades), Knockout Punch, Simple Weapons proficiency, Tough Plus

Talents: Damage Reduction 2/---, Remain Conscious, Robust

Possessions: Great Ax (40lb), Pair of Wrist blades (8lb), various gear and personal possessions.

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The Outliers

The Outliers are a group of rebels formed by Li Mei. They’re also a group of misfits. The rejects of Outworld.

The Zaterran twins Khameleon and Chameleon,

a Shokan pacifist philosopher Zenkaro,

a Naknadan genius named the Inventor (my oc),

a medic centaur named Chiron but is nicknamed Doc,

And a young giant named Atla.

They’re like the Robin Hood’s of Outworld. They steal from the rich to give to the poor and overall are a thorn in Shao Kahn’s side.

They also believe in Bo rai cho’s teachings of wanting democracy for Outworld.

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Zenkaro my reimagining of him

Zenkaro is a non canon character from the 1990s mortal kombat cartoon. In my re-imagining of him, he is a foil to all of the other Shokan. He is a Shokan general turned pacifist. Unlike other Shokan, Zenkaro rejects the traditional Shokan ideals of violence. He is an enlightened intellectual and philosopher. He often quotes poetry, and only resorts to violence when it is absolutely necessary. He also wishes for his race to realize the lifestyle of war fair is what will lead to their doom.

 He was raised to be a warrior like the rest of the Shokan. He was the nephew of King Gorbak. He quickly rose through the ranks because of his talented fighting abilities and his intelligence. He even taught his cousin Goro in the ways of Kombat. But Zenkaro was never happy with his life. Although he was talented at war fair, he didn’t enjoy it like his Shokan brethren. 

One day, Shao Kahn ordered him to crush a revolt in a nearby village. He did his duty, but when he was ordered to kill the women and children as well he couldn’t bring himself to do so. He defied the order and for this, King Gorbak had him banished in disgrace. For weeks, he wandered the Ardere Desert, without food and water.

Just when he was about to collapse, he came across a hidden temple of monks. This was the last standing Monk temple in Outworld.  The monks healed and nursed him back to health. He stayed with them and learned their ways. He adopted a pacifist nature and became a librarian at their temple. He also realized his love for poetry.

His peace ended though when Reiko’s army discovered them. Reiko’s army burned the monastery to the ground and killed all of it’s members. Zenkaro escaped this grim fate but was left to again wander alone. That is until he met Li Mei and The Outliers. (In my AU the Outliers are a rebel group that includes Li Mei, Khameleon, Chameleon, and The Inventor my Oc) He joins them in hopes of one day deposing Shao Kahn and having a more peaceful Outworld. 

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Some Li Mei Intro and Dialogue Banter

(Some of my headcanons to help you better understand the intro dialogues)

Qí qí

Li Mei headcanons

Zenkaro

Li Mei’s fighting abilities

The Outliers

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Li Mei: You betrayed your people for The Dragon King!?

Li Mei: He assures their protection!

Li Mei: I never thought I could be a sellout.

Li Mei: Well this just got more entertaining.

Li Mei: I’m here to be the new face of the rebellion.

Li Mei: That’s already my thing, rip off.

Li Mei: Kung Lao is mine.

Li Mei: I actually prefer his friend.

Li Mei: Ha! Liu Kang could never handle us.

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Li Mei: You helped enslaved Sun Do, you damn pig!

Kano: It was just business, Love.

Li Mei: It became personal when you hurt them!

Kano: It’s unfortunate.

Li Mei: What is Kano?

Kano: What I’m about to do to ya..

Kano: You killed Kira?

Li Mei: She died a coward.

Kano: Another reason to gut ya.

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Erron Black: Must of hurt when you fell from heaven.

Li Mei: Looking at you hurts even more.

Erron Black: You just earned yourself a bullet Darlin.

Erron Black: Sword girls, always hot.

Li Mei: You think sharp metal up your ass hot?

Erron Black: I can see why you and Blade get along so nicely.

Li Mei: You must really want to get hurt.

Erron Black: I only want your attention Sweetheart.

Li Mei: You can have my blade and fists instead.

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Li Mei: Your love for Kitana blinds you.

Liu Kang: She has changed for the better Li Mei.

Li Mei: Tell that to the people she’s hurt.

Liu Kang: Kung Lao is very taken with you.

Li Mei: Oh, I’ve noticed.

Liu Kang: Do not break his heart Li Mei.

Li Mei: How is Bo rai cho?

Liu Kang: The same. Just fatter and drunker.

Li Mei: *giggles* Of course he is.

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Shao Kahn: The Rebel of Sun Do.

Li Mei: Here to kill the ugly tyrant.

Shao Kahn: You don’t stand a chance woman!

Li Mei: If I die, I die a martyr.

Shao Kahn: Your death will serve as a warning.

Li Mei: It will start a revolution.

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Cassie Cage: Cute kitty.

Li Mei: Thanks, he can takedown an elephant.

Cassie Cage: ...Can I pet him?

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Li Mei: Sorry Hanzo, but I’m going to have to decline.

Scorpion: Only the best are allowed to join the Shirai-Ryu.

Li Mei: My loyalty is to the Outliers.

Scorpion: Get out of my way Outworlder.

Li Mei: Raiden sent me here to stop you.

Scorpion: He sent you to your death.

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Li Mei: Ready to go a few rounds Lao?

Kung Lao: We are talking about sparing, yes?

Li Mei: Sure, we could do that too.

Li Mei: The handsome monk of Earthrealm.

Kung Lao: The beautiful sword goddess.

Li Mei: Let’s have some fun.

Kung Lao: Let’s make this more interesting Bunny.

Li Mei: Loser buy dinner.

Kung Lao: You’re on!

Li Mei: You have nothing to prove Dear.

Kung Lao: Tell that to Raiden.

Li Mei: Oh I will.

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Li Mei: You mistreat Kung Lao.

Kitana: His arrogance should be kept in check.

Li Mei: It’s not your place you pompous princess.

Kitana: Why do you not support me as Kahn?

Li Mei: Outworld doesn’t need anymore tyrants.

Kitana: I am different from my predecessors Li Mei.

Kitana: I need your help to build a better Outworld.

Li Mei: I’m no boot licker Kitana.

Kitana: I value your honesty, not flattery

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Li Mei: What do you do for fun?

Sonya Blade: Break faces and kick ass.

Li Mei: You and I will get along great.

Sonya Blade: Doesn’t that thing shead?

Li Mei: His name is Qí qí and yes, a lot.

Sonya Blade: Never been much of a cat person.

Li Mei: Your husband made another pass at me.

Sonya Blade: I’ll kick his ass.

Li Mei: Let me assist you with that.

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Johnny Cage: Hello gorgeous.

Li Mei: Should I get Sonya?

Johnny Cage: Nope, shutting up now.

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Li Mei: You should listen to Zenkaro.

Sheeva: Why would I listen to that weakling?

Li Mei: Well for one thing, he smarter than you.

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Li Mei: Still upset I beat you Jade?

Jade: I let you win that fight.

Li Mei: Edenians are sore losers.