Natose

Every morning, Natose paints their face with the precision of a calligrapher, convinced that the path to swordsmanship, like that of the great Musashi, is paved with ritual. They then deliver messages. The wizards and scientists of The Crystal Highlands of Armaria know that a scroll carried by Natose will arrive three ways: late, theatrically, and probably upside down. They use their trusty katana not for cleaving foes, but for gesturing grandly while announcing a routine supply order. Natose sees no contradiction in this, believing each journey is a kata, each delivery a performance of martial spirit. The lucky plant on their head has absorbed more frustrated magical zaps from impatient clients than any shield ever could.