Kitta

In The Heart of the Forest, they say a fallen tree leaves a space for new light to get in. Kitta’s family grove was a canopy of peace until rivals burned it to ash, taking everyone with it. Kitta survived, and the first war paint they ever wore was mixed with soot from that fire. They abandoned the gentle ways of their lineage, becoming a ruthless merchant who dealt in leverage and contracts instead of bamboo crafts. Their intense gaze could unnerve the most seasoned trader. But this path felt as hollow as the charred grove, until they met Shokei-moji gathering the emperor's outcasts. In them, Kitta saw a new kind of venture. They began supplying the fledgling community, finding that rebuilding for others was a sturdier foundation than seeking revenge for themself.