About The Blind Tian Background
2) Due to frequent traveling, and the criminal nature of his duels, few people know his actual name. Now, sightless, he is simply referred to as "The Blind Tian." His hair is dark and shoulder length, and Kusuma has no problem with it in his face to hide his scars. He is generally quiet, living by the old axiom "it is better to be silent and thought a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt." He does not have a vow of silence, he is just reserved. 3) After losing his sight, his other senses have sharpened, notably his sense of smell, he has managed to defend himself in prison by hearing and smelling threats to his well being. It is rumored that his sense of hearing is now so acute that he can catch an arrow in flight. 4) His acute sense of hearing, in combination with his frequent traveling pre-injury has made Kusuma quite talented at sensing the motive of people with whom he communicates. Trait: World Traveler (Sense Motive) 5) Due to chemical nature of his injury, Kusuma is now very suspicious of anything alchemical. He will not willingly consume potions, and would be hesitant working with someone with a knack for alchemy. Two goals that are important to Kusuma 1) Kusuma views the attack from Jaden's wife to be dishonorable and cowardly. Were he to escape his fatal faith, Kusuma has vowed to himself to "kill that b$!+@..." 2) Kusuma will not let his disability rob his martial prowess, he will develop his sense of smell, and his ability to fight blindly, he will attempt to be even more perceptive than those who rely on their vision. Two secrets about Kusuma, one that he knows, and one that he not yet aware of. 1) (Known) Choosing to frequently remain silent conceals a vow of truth that Kusuma has taken since his aspiring monk training. He holds this vow close to his heart and assigns it an utmost priority. 2) (Unknown) The red cloth around his eyes is actually the scarf that was worn by Jaden's wife, and was used to conceal the vial of acid that robbed him of his sight and made him vulnerable to apprehension. After the attack, the scarf was dropped and trampled on near the fighting ring, it was only out of pity from one of the arresting guards that it came to Kusuma's possession at the time of his arrest. He can smell blood, mud, sweat, and booze on the scarf, and sometimes, very faintly, he can smell the sweet scent of lavender, but Kusuma assumes this to be a trick of an unrefined sense. Four people that are tied to Kusuma, three are friends and one is an enemy. 1) Whitney Whitford: (enemy) Jaden's wife, Kusuma does not know her name, or her whereabouts, though he assumes she is a resident of Talingarde. 2) Master Budi: Budi is responsible for Kusuma's martial training, he is the only other living person who is aware of Kusuma's vow of truth. Budi doesn't approve of Kusuma's chosen career and frequent prize fighting, viewing it as a comodification of his art. However, he respects Kusuma, and hopes that some day he will 'turn the other cheek' and return to the temple to train aspiring temple sword wielding monks. 3) "Lydia": Her real name is in question, Lydia is a sex care provider and the only woman with whom Kusuma has let get close to him. Though he disapproves of her career Kusuma will defend her adamantly. Anyone who refers to her as a 'slut,' or a 'whore,' will die a swift and often painful death. Kusuma loves this woman, and her face is the image he is most scared of 'forgetting.' He hates that he will never 'see' her again. Whether she reciprocates Kusuma's feelings are unknown, she is the one person that he will blindly trust (no pun intended.) 4) Lucas: Lucas is Kusuma's cellmate. He is a frail man, and has little martial ability. He is in prison for kidnapping and arson, his modus operandi to abduct a child, ask for ransom, and then burn the victim's house down. He has taken to helping Kusuma develop his senses in return for protection while in prison. It isn't so much that these two people 'like' each other, but their arrangement is both vital and convenient for the two men. Three memories, mannerisms or quirks Kusuma possess. 1) When given time outside of his cell, Kusuma will turn his face to the sky, he hopes to attune his sense of touch and be able to discern the direction of the sun, and thus determine his directional heading. Unfortunately this habit has become an obsessive compulsion, and he does it all the time, night or day. 2) Kusuma chooses to not eat meat whenever given a choice. He feels that wholeness of body is tainted upon the consumption of 'lesser beasts.' 3) Kusuma is constantly training. When able he will repeat martial skills and strive to attain perfection. Recently he is forced to train his other senses, and even when those around him don't know it, he is honing his senses or meditating. If he is awake, he is training. Always. The Blind Tian
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