Zakhele Souaei
Age: 22
Gender: Male
Race: Human
Nationality: Nubian
Occupation: Royal Gaurd
Upon pledging his oath, something in him -- his selfish, careless nature -- had permanently changed. He sees the princess and his duty to her as his only reverence.
The Souaei are highly respected artisans with generations of master sculptors, potters, and smiths. Even in the far regions of Persia, their wares are found to be admired by nobles. As modest, working-class people, the Souaei's skills and talents had often been exploited. They are earnest creatures, inheriting a fervent dedication to master their craft over other worldly desires. While many search all their lives, there are those certain few born with a purpose. The Souaei are such people, gifted with obedience. Therefore, it was an oddity to have such a frivolous, lazy and fickle child like Zakhele in the family. Having their clan join with merchants through marriage, the Souaei's began to amass great wealth. Zakhele held a comfortable, lavish life, similar to the Nubian nobles. Unlike his relatives, he takes it upon himself to enjoy his family's wealth.
At the age of fifteen, his father had hoped to inspire pride in his son. He took him to the royal palace to receive recognition for their family's contributions to society. Upon returning home, Zakhele made an unexpected decision to enlist himself in the army. In little time, he rose through the ranks with sheer prowess and skill. Much to the surprise of his family, he chose a life of servitude over the path of a decorated warrior.
Personality: A refined sense of discernment and strong mental constitution. Zakhele is not a calculating person, but he is quick and decisive. His greatest strength is his tenacity, a vicious dedication. He seldom feels remorse, even if there is a lapse in his judgement and learns to adapt instead. Zakhele has a charm that allows people to see him past his flaws and accept them. His laughter is inviting, a pleasant sound like the clearest bell.
Abilities: An innate warrior's talent and natural disposition for violence. Upon joining the army, he quickly became known for his genius. Be it his deft hands or strong body, he has an inherent and overwhelming gift for battle. What allowed him quick succession in rank and mastery over combat was patience. He has the uncanny ability to hone his skills through a fervid dedication to repetitive, monotonous training.