Garasu

## Early Life

Garasu was born into a small bandit clan outside of Akatsuki, or at least, the region that used to be Akatsuki. The group in particular wasn’t racially divided like other bandit camps, but rather was a melting pot for all types. The one factor that kept them together was their horses; raising them, caring for them, riding and fighting with them. When Garasu was 5, his clan were to perform their selection ritual; Every ten years, the youths of the clan were able to choose a horse to become their partner. They would form a sort of spiritual bond with the animal and dedicate themselves to working together. Garasu’s horse was Kaze, a horse so fast it seemed to be the manifestation of the wind.

### Recent Life Events

After riding with the Jade Riders for most of his life, Garasu had become complacent. Every day was the same, they would ride early in the morning looking for someone or something to pillage, they’d be back to their camp by lunch time with their spoils, and they would celebrate and party late into the night. In the most recent raid however, Garasu managed to find a small chest, a locked gold thing without a key. He had planned to hold on to it until he could find someone to open it, but the rest of his camp had different ideas. They grew jealous, angered that Garasu would try to keep such a shiny prize to himself. In the dead of night, they tied him up, stole the small gold chest, and killed his horse. He woke abruptly, tumbling down a cliff in his bedroll. As he tried to undo his bindings and gather himself, he heard the uproarious laughter of the other Jade Riders as they rode off, before they were drowned out by the beating of hooves.

### Present Life

Garasu had been on his own for a few weeks following the incident. He found his horse at the remains of the old camp, gave it a proper burial, and took what little supplies that were left. He since has been plotting, trying to think of ways to get revenge on the Jade Riders. He had heard tales of late regarding the heavy movements of Goblins in Oracle, as well as the Kobold on top who was plotting to take control of all the Bandits he could. This, Garasu thought, would work just fine, as the thought of returning to the Riders in any capacity interested him none.

### Short Term Goals

To get revenge on the Jade Riders for killing his horse, no matter who he has to side with.

### Long Term Goals

To build up his own crew to ride with again, as well as creating the greatest stables Oracle has ever seen.

### Appearance

Garasu has dark purple feathers, vibrant orange beak, and eyes that shine just as brilliant. He wears light riding leathers adorned with several pouches and straps, and wears a cowl to keep the dust off while riding. He also wields a Jade spear, a telltale sign of a Jade Rider.

### Personality

Garasu loves two things in this life; his horse and money. A bandit by trade, he’s never been one to do the ‘right thing’, but he cares for those he rides with and doesn’t seek to cause harm when he stands to gain nothing from it. He’s not keen on starting fights, as he would rather not put his friends and his horse at risk.

### Skills & Abilities

* Riding
* Animal Care
* Proficient with a spear both on foot and on horseback