Isaiah Hatami

Isaiah Hatami is a major supporting character in *Forgotten Villainy.* He is a talented swordsman who fights for the Circa rebellion to receive freedom from Weirong San's oppressive reign.

## Appearance

Isaiah is a good-looking man with long, thick black hair that he often keeps in a ponytail, and dark brown eyes with long eyelashes. His skin is light brown, and he has an aquiline nose. He has a fit, athletic figure that is somewhat lanky. The bottom half of his right leg is missing, and he usually wears a prosthetic (designed by Arlo) in place of it.

Since he is part of the Circa Clan, he generally dresses in yellow clothing, and he wears small, round, golden earrings to signify his heritage.

## Personality

Isaiah is very extroverted and social, and becomes one of the first people to treat Meilian nicely because of this. He is almost always cheerful and witty, even in bad situations. Despite his dumb and unserious demeanor, he is actually very intelligent and strategic, a side of him which will show itself occasionally.

After being taken captive by the Tria Clan and made a slave to Rutao, he becomes significantly less upbeat, more shut-up, and the light in his eyes seems to "disappear."

## Abilities

* **Fighting Prowess**: Isaiah is very skilled at fighting with a shamshir (type of scimitar).
* **Strategy**: Isaiah has a natural ability to think on his feet and plan ahead.
* **Charisma**: Isaiah has shown that he has a natural charisma which makes him likeable and allows him to mediate arguments.

## Relationships

### Arlo Castaneda

Arlo is Isaiah's partner. They have known each other for the longest out of anyone else at the Circa rebellion, as they met at an orphanage when Isaiah was a very young child. They escaped from the abusive orphanage together when Isaiah was 6, and they stuck together after that, surviving on the streets of Ojoewe. Arlo was the first person whom Isaiah 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. Isaiah thinks that Arlo is very smart and talented, but so serious that it's fun to tease them (as "it's cute when they get mad"). Arlo sees Isaiah as being strong, noble, and funny, but a bit braindead at times.

### Adelana Ayika

Adelana is one of Isaiah's best friends. Isaiah views her as a strong, capable leader who is also a great friend. They met when they were still children, when Isaiah and Arlo attempted to steal Adelana's food, and she accidentally revealed herself as the blessed one to them. Isaiah and Arlo became loyal to Adelana after that, and the three of them have stuck together since then. Isaiah is one of the people Adelana trusts the most, so much so that she placed him on the Circa Council. She sees him as funny, a great fighter, and she also somewhat envies his cheerful nature and natural confidence.

### Daanis Makwa

Daanis is one of Isaiah's closest friends. Isaiah, Adelana, and Arlo saved Daanis from starving to death when she was 8 years old, and they all stuck together after that. Isaiah and Daanis often spar and train together, since they are both talented fighters. Each respects the other as a great warrior, as well as a good and fun friend.

### Rohan Jhaveri

Rohan is Isaiah's friend. The two of them met shortly after Isaiah first joined the Circa rebellion, and became friends, bonding over the fact they were both boys. They are similarly extroverted and confident, allowing them to form a strong friendship. Isaiah admires Rohan's valor and archery skill, and he thinks he would be a fine partner for Adelana, but he wishes Rohan wouldn't fight so much with Arlo. Rohan thinks Isaiah is a hilarious and a great fighter.

### Meilian San

Meilian is one of Isaiah's friends. At first, Isaiah didn't trust Meilian, but he still treated her somewhat nicely, if not with some teasing and making-fun thrown in. Isaiah became one of Meilian's favorite people out of those at the rebellion due to this, and over time, they grew to be friends. Meilian rescued Isaiah from Rutao's enslavement at Yuanwei Palace, which put a tension between them but increased their trust overall. Isaiah is glad that Meilian makes Adelana happy, and he admires how upbeat she usually is, despite circumstances. Meilian thinks that Isaiah is a worthy opponent to spar with and a funny friend.

### Weirong San

Isaiah hates Weirong San. Weirong oppresses and discriminates against the Circa people, a group which Isaiah is part of. Weirong also allowed Isaiah to be taken as a slave to Rutao Feng, an experience which became deeply traumatizing for Isaiah. Isaiah is part of a rebellion against Weirong.

### Korinola Arcariun

Korinola is Isaiah's friend. They met through Adelana, after Isaiah, Adelana, and their friends joined the Circa rebellion. Isaiah is one of the few people who knows Korinola's secret: that she is related to Adelana.

## Quotes

* (To the Circa Council, Chapter III) "Well, damn."

## Trivia

* His first name, *Isaiah*, means "salvation of the Lord."
* His surname, *Hatami*, is of Persian origin.
* Isaiah is Persian-inspired.
* His MBTI personality type is ESFP.
* He is a Gemini (with his birthday on May 28).
* He is a transgender man. Until he came out at age fourteen, others knew him as a girl named Inaya.
* He is MLM/NWLNW (man loving man/non-woman loving non-woman), but his actual sexuality is not specified.
* Isaiah likes to joke about his missing leg.