Pasha Kamal Abadi

Pasha Kamal Abadi has responsibility over the center of the Gazali territory in the Alidasht Kingdom. He resides in a city called Quruba with his wife.

## Personality

Kamal is very friendly, often taking time to walk through the streets and sometimes even through impoverished areas to help the needy with offers of food, schooling, or sometimes just pure gold coins. He is soft-spoken, only raising his voice during a debate in the public eye. He views everyone in Quruba as potential valuable citizens, but views those less fortunate as "not trying hard enough". He is not cruel to them, but he simply thinks they can escape their fate with a little more effort and praying to the gods.

Kamal's favorite foods are the spiciest ones the land has to offer, or something with some heavy seasoning to really bring out that flavor. Some would think he's crazy for how many herbs and spices he puts in his food but he simply says 'more please'. He enjoys reading any new academia books and reading about any current events in his free time. He makes sure to pray to the Sun Gods at least once or twice a week.

## History

Kamal grew up in the streets of Genasea for most of his young life, being born into a modest middle-class family. His mother and father took great care of him, since from that very ripe age they could almost sense their child's potential. It was as if the gods gifted them with a progeny and the pair would not let this go to waste. Their family pushed every ounce of gold they had into making sure Kamal had not only the most fun, but also the most fruitful upbringing. He had plenty of time to play, to socialize, and his parents made sure of it so he could learn from his interactions and work on establishing those crucial relationships he would need later in life. From there they gave him to the best teachers and scholars the city had to offer, training his mind with the best their wallets could afford.

By the time Kamal was 17 he was already solving complex mathematic equations, involved in a few local debate forums, and even dabbled in the science of astronomy. He found a particular fascination with the way the stars positioned at night and how one could even derive potential meaning from them. Some would say this was unbecoming of someone who prided themselves on logical and practical knowledge, but Kamal would not heed their gossip. With a stroke of what some would call luck, albeit morbid, there would be a death in the noble circle that resulted in the end of their bloodline, meaning an introduction of a new Pasha would be needed. Once a pain-staking investigation occurred, the closest blood relatives of the family to pass was indeed Kamal's. Upon inspection, Vali Malik Sami was impressed with Kamal and chose him as the next Pasha. His parents practically leapt with joy as they proclaimed 'they knew it would happen', and Kamal was indeed grateful for the opportunity, but he found the means to achieve such a role rather dissatisfying.

Kamal often heard of the ways people would usurp their predecessors and found it barbaric and uncouth. Yet here he was gaining his own nobility through death. As he grew up this would be one of the few weighing thoughts on his mind as he slowly became the nobleman he was groomed from birth to be. His friendly demeanor made him a hit with all the others, the way he expertly navigated any and all conversations lead to him being considered a beacon of charisma. He just saw it as being nice and tactful in conversations, which apparently in Alidasht was a rare commodity. His knowledge of the maths, sciences, and other general topics has propelled him to success by being quick to solve issues or critically apply methods/teachings to real world problems. Where he may lack in the physical department, he makes up for with brain capacity.

This does mean he is rather vulnerable to those who would physically challenge his spot as a Pasha of Gazali. Kamal prays to the Sun Gods this never happens because he knows little to nothing of fighting aside from the brief self-defense course taught by the famous Krav Maga instructor in Genasea. Kamal wants to continue the reputation of Quruba's reputation for academic and economic success. The city itself is what Kamal hopes every city would strive to be, but he does not discount the need for a more militaristic area here and there. He knows the flawed world we live in often resorts to violence, so he can and will advocate to taking up arms to protect the world he's come to live in.