Arimanomiko

Arimanomiko is the most feared negotiator in The Teikodian Empire. The nobles in the gilded capital see only a stoic face, unamused eyes, and a hand that never strays far from their katana. They are notoriously difficult, refusing the usual pageantry of flattery and bribes. But away from the palace, in the small workshops and farming villages, Arimanomiko is a lifeline. They walk the webway Kenji opened not for imperial profit, but to connect local artisans with buyers across the realms, bypassing the Empire's predatory taxes. They fight for every coin on behalf of others, shielding small family businesses from ruin. Sometimes, after closing a deal that saves a weaver's shop for another season, a rare side smile cracks their stern expression. It is the only currency they value.