Gakuhiko

On the day their favorite wizard tried to bottle a sunset, Gakuhiko was only trying to close a sale on a focusing crystal. They were mid-pitch—ninja mask adding an air of professional mystique to their shirt and tie—when the workshop of spinning, colorful monoliths overloaded. Gakuhiko didn't heroically dive; they tripped over a stray spellbook and tumbled into the blast. The transformation was loud, bright, and left them with a permanently smoldering back and eyes that shot psychedelic beams whenever they sneezed. The wizard was mortified, offering endless apologies and priceless gems. Gakuhiko just adjusted their tie and saw a fantastic business opportunity. Their client has since insisted on paying for every meal, which Gakuhiko considers a successful, if roundabout, courtship.