Ariyo Kang

Ariyo Kang is a major supporting character in Forgotten Villainy. They are an advisor to Adelana Ayika. Being in the Circa rebellion, they wish to end Weirong San's reign of tyranny.
==Appearance==
Ariyo has medium-brown skin, round glasses over small brown eyes, a scar on their upper lip, and a pointed chin. Their curly hair is dark brown and falls to about the length of their shoulders. Since they are less of a fighter than the other characters, they have a smaller, weaker build, and they typically dress more cleanly in an academic's clothing. As they are part of the Circa Clan, their clothes are usually of a yellow hue, and they wear small, round, golden earrings to signify their heritage.
== Personality ==
One of the traits that sets Ariyo apart from others is their high intelligence. They are very book smart, and they excel at coming up with plans, making observations, and drawing conclusions. Ariyo is one of the more reserved characters, and they also tend to be quite cold and distrusting (especially towards Meilian). Despite this, they still aren't afraid to express their thoughts and opinions. Around people they know well, such as Isiaka, Adelana, and Damisi, they are more willing to be warm and open up.
== Abilities ==
* Intelligence: Ariyo is extremely intelligent. They have a lot of knowledge about the world, and their mind is quick and sharp.
* Strategy: Ariyo's intelligence allows them to make effective, strategic plans ahead of time.
== Relationships ==
=== Isiaka Akintola ===
Isiaka is Ariyo's boyfriend. They have known each other for the longest out of anyone else at the Circa rebellion, as they met at an orphanage when Isiaka was a very young child. They escaped from the abusive orphanage together when Ariyo was 5, and they stuck together after that, surviving on the streets of Ojoewe. Ariyo was the first person whom Isiaka told about him being transgender. Throughout the story, they are frequently seen together. It is revealed that they are a couple after Meilian rescues the group from Yuanwei Palace. Ariyo sees Isiaka as being strong, noble, and funny, but a bit braindead at times. Isiaka thinks that Ariyo is very smart and talented, but so serious that it's fun to tease them (as "it's cute when they get mad"). 
===Adelana Ayika===
Adelana is one of Ariyo's best friends. They met when they were still children, when Ariyo and Isiaka attempted to steal Adelana's food, and she accidentally revealed herself as the blessed one to them. Isiaka and Ariyo became loyal to Adelana after that, and the three of them have stuck together since then. Ariyo thinks that Adelana is strong and competent, and they are one of the few people who knows about Adelana's secret insecurity. They do their best to reassure her and remind her that she really is a great leader, and everyone who knows her can agree on that. Adelana trusts Ariyo deeply, so much that she put them on the Circa Council. She thinks they are very smart and a crucial member of the rebellion.
===Damisi Muyiwa===
Ariyo is one of Damisi's closest friends. Ariyo, Adelana, and Isiaka saved Damisi from starving to death when she was 8 years old, and they all stuck together after that. Ariyo admires Damisi's fighting ability and kindness, but they think she sometimes doesn't adhere to plans well enough. Ariyo is also glad that Damisi is shorter than them, preventing them from being the shortest person in their friend group. Damisi thinks that Ariyo is very smart and a crucial member of the Circa rebellion because of this, although they sometimes squabble over plans. 
=== Ruhan Jia===
Ariyo and Ruhan dislike each other. They met after Ariyo, along with Adelana, Isiaka, and Damisi, joined the Circa rebellion, but unlike the others in their group, Ariyo quickly disliked Ruhan and didn't befriend him. Ruhan picked up on this, and the contempt became mutual. Ariyo thinks that Ruhan is too arrogant and likes to show off too much, and they find Ruhan's obvious flirting with Adelana to be annoying and gross. Ruhan finds Ariyo to be a know-it-all and too bossy considering they don't fight, and he knows that Ariyo doesn't approve of him making moves towards Adelana. During the story, the two of them are able to find a bit of common ground over the fact they both hate Meilian.
=== Meilian San===
Meilian is a friend of Ariyo's. Initially, they treated her with scorn and distrust, causing Meilian to dislike them. However, she still respected how intelligent they seemed to be, and the fact that they usually based their opinions on facts and not their emotions. After Meilian rescues the Circa rebellion from Yuanwei Palace, Ariyo is more trusting of her (but still cautious), and they even defend her. The two of them are also able to bond over a mutual dislike of Ruhan. By the end of the story, Meilian has proved herself, and Ariyo finds her to be a good partner for Adelana. 
===Weirong San===
Ariyo hates Weirong San. Weirong San discriminates against Circa people like Ariyo, and Ariyo's parents were both slaves to Weirong who ended up dying due to this. Ariyo is part of a rebellion against Weirong.
===Korinola Ojediran===
Korinola is Ariyo's friend. They met through Adelana, after Ariyo, Adelana, and their friends joined the Circa rebellion. Ariyo is one of the few people who knows Korinola's secret: that she is related to Adelana.
===Rui Juan===
===Yuling Aragberi===
==Trivia==
*They are Yoruba and Chinese-inspired.
*Their first name, Ariyo, means "one we see and rejoice" and is of Yoruba origin.
*康 (kāng), their surname, is a Chinese word meaning "healthy," "peaceful," or "abundant."
*They are bisexual.
*They are a Virgo (with their birthday being on August 24).
*Ariyo's MBTI personality type is ISTJ.
*Their character's name used to be Arlo.
*They have an interest in chemistry and medicine.
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