Papiyon

Papiyon is the calmest soul in The Teikodian Empire to ever wear war paint. They spend their days near the outer walls, far from the blinding golden spires, weaving small toys from the bamboo they carry. Children, unafraid of the stark white lines on Papiyon’s face, often watch them work. One finally asked why they painted themself for a fight they never seemed to seek. Papiyon grinned, the paint crinkling at the corners of their eyes, and explained it was not an invitation to battle but a ticket to be left alone. In a city of grand ambitions and shadowed corridors, a soft face draws unwanted attention. A fearsome one lets a wanderer simply be, ensuring the only ones who get close are those brave enough to see past it.