*Born in Agarashima, Japan, Shiro Yoshida was born the son of a Japanese ambassador to the United Nations and a housewife.
*Shiro was born a mutant due to the fact that his mother had suffered radiation poisoning in Hiroshima.
*Shiro’s younger sister, Leyu, was born a few years after he was.
*His mother died while he was young and he grew closer to his uncle Tomo than his father, who was always away on political trips with the UN.
*Shiro trained on his own and under his uncle’s watch in the use of his powers. Simultaneously, his uncle instilled in him a hatred for the West and America, in particular.
*Growing up to become a Japanese nationalist, Shiro and his uncle created the codename and person of Sunfire, a Japanese hero. So in love with his country, his costume drew on the symbol of the Rising Sun. His fiery plasma powers becoming the symbol of Japan.
*Tomo had ties and connections to the criminal underworld and the Yakuza. These criminal ties led to Sunfire working with Blind Spot, Mystique, and Rogue in an attempt to steal the adamantium-bonding process created by Lord Dark Wind.
*Blind Spot, a mutant with the ability to erase memories, erased the memory of this event from the minds of everyone involved.
*On a trip to the US to visit his father, Sunfire was tricked into attacking the Capitol building by his uncle. This led to a clash with the original X-Men.
*During the fight, Tomo killed Shiro’s father. Devastated for being tricked, Shiro killed his uncle and was deported back to the Japan.
*While in Japan, Sunfire became a national hero, working with the prime minister and using his father’s political connections and uncle’s criminal connections indirectly to position himself in such a way as to live comfortably and popularly in Japan.
*Sunfire had many adventures and battles in and out of Japan. One such battle including a fight against Namor which led to the two heroes teaming up against Dragon Lord.
*Sunfire engaged Iron Man in battle and then both heroes were abducted by the Mandarin. They eventually freed themselves and fought the Mandarin.
*Together, Iron Man and Sunfire then fought Ultimo.
*At this point, the line-up of the X-Men were about to change. The original students had been defeated and held by Krakatoa. Professor X contacted Sunfire and he joined Cyclops’ new team. Defeating Krakatoa, Sunfire opted not to remain with the team.
*Due to Sunfire’s irrational temper, even allies and friends often end up fighting him as was such the case with Iron Man. The two heroes fought again and even led to a fight with the Guardsman.
*When Moses Magnum attempted to sink the Japanese islands, Sunfire teamed up with the X-Men to defeat Moses.
*It was during this time, that Sunfire’s cousin, Mariko, met and began a tragic romance with Wolverine. Sunfire was also related to the Silver Samurai.
*During the Contest of Champions, Sunfire was chosen by the Grandmaster and engaged in battle with Darkstar.
*During a return trip from space after an adventure the X-Men had, an alien dragon attacked Japan. Sunfire and the X-Men worked to save Japan.
*Soon after, Sunfire joined Wolverine, Cable, and the New Mutants in battle against Stryfe and the MLF.
*Sunfire had a solo adventure against the Corruptor and Deadline.
*Sunfire had been kidnapped and hypnotized by Doctor Demonicus and joined his Pacific Overlords and fought the Avengers West Coast, but he was freed from the enthrallment and helped defeat the evil doctor.
*Donning new armor, Sunfire joined the X-Men in the Void and fought in their war. Freed from the Void, Sunfire and the X-Men were united with Colossus’ brother who had been trapped in the Void for years.
*Working with Gambit, Sunfire fought the Hand.
*Kidnapped by Apocalypse, Sunfire was one of the legendary Twelve that Apocalypse sought to use for power. Defeating Apocalypse with the X-Men, Sunfire returned to Japan.
*Sunfire becamse exposed to Zero Fluid and was led to believe he had gotten cancer. This was a trick by Weapon Plus Project. They wanted Shiro to work for them. He refused and was shot by Wild Child and believed to be dead.
*In reality, Sunfire was dead and was in Japan recuperating from the Zero Fluid.
*Once he was back to normal, Sunfire joined the X-Corporation and was stationed in Mumbai. During an assassination attempt on Professor X, Sunfire assisted in stopping the assassination.
*He left the X-Corporation after it was dissolved by Cyclops.%r%R*Working with his reformed cousin, the Silver Samurai. They created Big Hero Six, the national team for Japan.
*Sunfire engaged Titannus in battle, but was defeated. It took Dr. Strange and his allies to defeat the evil Skrull.
*At this point, Sunfire’s history working with Mystique, Rogue, and Blindspot became public knowledge.
*Silver Samurai had his memory erased by Blindspot which led to the revelation of Sunfire’s unintentional criminal history.
*Rogue and Sunfire worked to find out what was happening which led to a confrontation with Lady Deathstrike. Lady Deathstrike severed Shiro’s legs. Dying, Rogue absorbed his powers and memories causing an effect similar to her incident with Ms. Marvel.
*Believed to be dead, Shiro was actually taken by Clan Yashida. While there he was approached by Apocalypse to become the new Famine. Sunfire agreed.
*Midway through the transformation process, Shiro released what he was doing was wrong. He was free to escape, but heard the anguished screams of Gazer who was a prisoner of Apocalypse. Shiro gave up his opportunity to escape to try and free Gazer. He himself ended up a prisoner and he became Famine.
*As Famine, he battled the X-Men with his new powers to make people suffer an intense hunger and feel intense pain.
*Apocalypse was defeated by the X-Men, but Shiro remained as Famine and with Gambit as the new Death, the joined Mr. Sinister’s Marauders.
*As part of the Marauders, Sunfire and Gambit attempted to kill Cable.
*They took part in the search for the Mutant Messiah and the search for Destiny’s Diaries. After their defeat, Sunfire went on his own.
*Sunfire has since returned to his own normal self.
Arrogant: Sunfire is incredibly arrogant. His teammates in the X-Men have notoriously find him difficult to be around or associate with because of his arrogance. He first turned down being an X-Man simply because he felt the team was beneath him. His conceit and arrogance are usually detriments, in particular when trying to form social or interpersonal bonds, but it is helpful to his confidence and self-esteem.
Fiery: Just like his name and powers, Sunfire is incredibly hot-tempered and the slightest action can illicit an angry and powerful response. Shiro is intensely ardent, impetuous, or passionate. He is easily angered and provoked.
Proud: Sunfire is incredibly proud of himself, of his country, and even of being a mutant. Raised by a politician and then having his pride fueled by his sinister uncle. When Shiro finds something to be proud of, he loves it and cherishes it and will do anything for it.
Stubborn: Sunfire has proven to be incredibly stubborn, typically when it battle, but it all facets of his life. He is often fixed or set in purpose or opinion. He can be difficult to manage and is often set in his ways.
Trustworthy: While it is difficult to break through the barrier that Shiro sets up. Once one has broken through, he develops a life-long friendship or camaraderie with his friends and allies. He may insult the X-Men, but considers them allies and will do whatever he can for them and for his other allies, friends.
PLASMA FIRE GENERATION - PLASMA FIRE GENERATION: Sunfire can absorb solar and other forms of radiation and create and control plasma and pull off a number of other stunts, such as creating a nova-like burst, increasing the heat in a given area, and creating a fiery aura around his body acting as protection.
PLASMA FIRE GENERATION - ENHANCED SENSES: Sunfire can see heat and people's heat signatures, even if they are invisible. People will always generate heat signatures. He is able to switch the way he sees from normal light to infrared.
PLASMA FIRE GENERATION - PLASMA BLASTS: Sunfire can release the solar flames that he generates into blasts of energy. He refers to this as his solar fire. The blasts are usually plasma, but can have the effect of searing heat, radiation, explosive force, or simply fire-like flames. He can release as straight forward blasts or make them omnidirectional affecting a large area attack or as a nova-like burst, generating 1,000,000 degrees Fahrenheit heat.
PLASMA FIRE GENERATION - SUPERSONIC FLIGHT: Sunfire can fly at supersonic speeds by turning his fiery aura downwards and creating super-heated air currents that push him through the air. His solar shield protects him from the effects of flying.
PLASMA FIRE GENERATION - ENHANCED STRENGTH: Sunfire is able to increase his strength to enhanced levels when in use of his abilities. He is able to easily lift up to 800lbs and when pushing himself near or past exhaustion could manage 1000lbs for a few seconds.
PLASMA FIRE GENERATION - GENERAL: Sunfire has an absorption ability that is allows him to absorb any solar energy or electro-magnetic based attack to fuel his plasma fire. Due to the nature of his powers, he is immune to heat, fire, plasma, and cold attacks.
JAPANESE NATIONALIST: Sunfire is THE hero for Japan. He is incredibly popular in Japan. What Captain America is to the US, Sunfire is to Japan. He was raised to place Japan first and foremost above everything else. He identifies so much with his nation that his costume is emblazoned with its colors and he is the living embodiment of the Rising Sun. He might get a d8 when he is defending Japan from enemies, like when Moses Magnum tried to sink the islands. He might get a d4 when he is an area where Japanese are not well-liked.
ARROGANT HERO: Sunfire is incredibly arrogant and it is clear almost the minute someone meets him. It is difficult for his teammates or partners to tolerate him. However, his arrogance is warranted. He is the premier hero in Japan. He has rarely been defeated. His arrogance matches his powers. Very Hot! He may get a d8 when he is surrounded by admirers or fans that are appreciative of his boasting. He may get a d4 when he has trouble with teammates or allies due to his conceit.
STUBBORN FIGHTER: Perhaps, part of his arrogance or just the need to never surrender and give up. Sunfire will usually fight past the point of exhaustion and do whatever he can to win. Despite pain and injury to himself, he keeps the fighting spirit, whether allowing Rogue to absorb all of his memory and power to defeat Deathstrike or giving up a chance at freedom to go back and attempt to save Gazer. He will do whatever he has to do! He may get a d8 when he is tired, but need to push himself harder to fight on. He may get a d4 when in a situation similar to when despite trying to escape, he was stubborn enough to think he could save Gazer which led to Sunfire's own capture as well.
POLITICS: Sunfire is well connected in the government. From his father's contacts to working with the rulers of Japan. At times, this can be very useful to have these contacts. Sunfire is also the most famous and premier hero of Japan. He is at celebrity status and from his employment for the government as protector and from celebrity endorsements
CRIME: Sunfire is not the head of the Clan Yashida, but his cousins Mariko and Silver Samurai had been. Whether he likes it or not, he will always be related and connected to them, which at times can be useful and resourceful.
AFFILIATION: Sunfire has worked with the likes of Iron Man, The X-Men, and encountered many of the super-hero world during the Contest of Champions. He is well-known and is respected among them all. Sunfire was the founding member of Big Hero 6, Japan's answer to the Avengers. While not actively a member, he can rely on them for assistance and vice versa at any time. Sunfire was briefly a member of the X-Men, but has always been seen by them as family. A really annoying and distant cousin, but still family. As such, Sunfire can rely on them for assistance and he too has responded to their requests for assistance. Sunfire is the brother of Sunpyre and cousin to Silver Samurai. Despite tenuous relationships with each of them, Sunfire can rely on them for assistance and vice versa.
PERSONAL: Sunfire is a celebrity hero in Japan. Due to this he has many celebrity endorsements and receives a healthy stipend from the Japanese government. He has a Yoshida estate that he and his family members can use when they like. While he does not maintain personal links to Clan Yashida, a claim could be made that he would have access to their resources. But he personally disavows any connection.
COMBAT: Sunfire has access to many of Japan's greatest dojos and when in need of more training, he can call up the world's greatest martial artists and warriors.
ACROBATIC EXPERT: Sunfire is a highly skilled aerialist on par with the likes of Le Peregrine. Also with his martial arts training, he is flexible and agile on the ground and even more so in the air.
COMBAT EXPERT: Sunfire is an accomplished martial artist. He displays impressive hand to hand skills and has bragged that he can defeat a Hand ninja without the use of his powers. He has training in karate, judo, and kendo and when combined with his powers and peak physical form makes him an expert on par with the likes of Captain America.
CRIME EXPERT: Sunfire was raised under his uncle Tomo, who was a proficient criminal. Sunfire also has close ties to the Yakuza and Clan Yashida. With these connections and being Japanâs premiere hero, Sunfire has had many dealing with and against criminals.
POLITICS EXPERT: Sunfire was the sun of a Japanese ambassador. While he was closer with his uncle, he has a deep understanding of the world of politics both foreign and domestic. With close ties to the rulers of Japan, Sunfire is often able to use these connections.
MYSTIC NOVICE: Sunfire is a devout follow of the Shinto religion. But he is more than familiar with most Asian religions including but not limited to Buddhism, Hinduism, Taoism and Confucianism. He is also familiar with the Kami gods and goddesses of mythology.
MUTANT: Sunfire is a mutant and affected by mutant-specific complications and tech. There is also a prejudice to mutants and Shiro is known as a mutant, not hiding the fact.
EXHAUSTION: Sunfire has a tendency to push himself well past exhaustion. When reaching a level of exhaustion, his powers will stop working and may even pass out and fall into unconsciousness.
SOUL TAINT: Sunfire became Famine for Apocalypse and while Apocalypse was defeated, those who have dealt with Apocalypse always find themselves suffering trauma, as exhibited by Cyclops and Angel. One is never truly free from Apocalypse.
CRIMINAL PAST: Sunfire was tricked into committing crimes for his uncle, Tomo, and worked with Mystique and Blind Spot against Lord Dark Wind and Lady Deathstrike and he worked for Apocalypse. His family runs the Clan Yashida. Sunfire has worked long and hard to move past and away from his criminal ties, but there are those who remember and will make use of this.
ENEMIES: Sunfire has acquired a diverse set of enemies and because of his high profile. Many seek to take him out. The Mandarin is not a fan of his since he worked with Iron Man. Sunfire has gone against Apocalypse more than once. Dragon Lord, Titannus, Moses Magnum, and Lady Deathstrike all seek to gain revenges on Sunfire.
