Shuoka

Shuoka has the serene face of a seasoned philosopher, yet they possess a sense of humor that once got an entire Imperial platoon sent on a wild goose-chase. They were partnered with a by-the-book warrior who saw Shuoka’s pranks—swapping training swords for dried fish, teaching carrier birds impolite phrases—as an insult to their post in The Teikodian Empire. The turning point came during a tense diplomatic meeting. An assassin struck from the rafters, and while everyone else froze, Shuoka used a decorative fruit bowl as a deflection shield, laughing. Their partner, saved by a flying melon, never filed another complaint. They still sigh heavily, but now it's with affection.