Vashan-jo

by Hyperionwitch

Vashan-jo is a middle-aged Khajiit man, who is a scholar, navigator, and map-maker. He currently resides in Wayrest, where he runs the shop Compass Rose Cartography.

## Appearance

Vashan-jo is a melanistic Cathay Khajiit whose rosettes are still faintly visible under the mask of dark fur. His bright green eyes stand out against his fur and it is easily the most noticeable aspect about him. His hair is usually worn in a choppy, narrow mane between ears that are rather short, even stubby. Though he isn't very tall, he has a toned build, leaning towards a wiriness that suggests he doesn't devote large amounts of time to training.

Rarely visible, when he produces his claws, his left-hand thumb and forefinger claws appear to be missing - and there are a few faint scars on his left hand. Despite the violence this hints at, he quite often has a cheerful smile.

He has been described as fashionable in the past, and he takes pride in his appearance. His style varies considerably depending on whether he is at home, working in the shop, or travelling on business. At home he prefers fine clothes in rich, dark hues but when he is travelling - and especially if he is in the desert - he will wear more rugged gear in vibrant colours.

Though he is almost never armed, when he does carry weapons it is usually a single sword. Similarly, his armour is rather plain and looks as if it's seen little use.

## Personality

Vashan-jo is a cheery sort of Khajiit who is kind and tries to see the best in people, even when he shouldn't. He is naturally introverted, calm, and collected with a soft speaking voice but a hearty laugh. Despite his quiet demeanour, he is confident in himself and not prone to self-doubt.

He has strong pacifistic tendencies, and is empathetic to the needs of others. Unfortunately, his agreeable nature and eagerness to please mean that he finds it difficult to stand his ground in the face of stronger personalities. When he's made up his mind, he prefers to quietly carry on his own path than to try to persuade others that he is right.

Less diplomatic than many would assume, Vashan-jo is honest and speaks his mind when asked, but rarely volunteers opinions without being pressed to do so.

### Beliefs

Vashan-jo is an acolyte of Azurah, and also follows several other deities in the Khajiit pantheon to a lesser degree.

### Affiliations

Proud member of The Star-Gazers, Vashan-jo is a fairly high-ranking member of the organisation despite his prolonged absence from the observatory. He still maintains communication with the guild and periodically visits to keep up with the goings-on in the ranks. He also has ties to the Drowned Lamp ship, owing to his former employment aboard as the ship navigator.

## Timeline

* **2E 548, 2nd of Second's Seed** - Vashan-jo is born in Belkarth.
* **2E 562** - Apprentices with the Star-Gazers.
* **2E 584** - Travels to Wayrest. Takes up employment from then-Captain Jhalnu the Ruby-Eyed, as ship navigator aboard the Drowned Lamp.
* **2E 586** - Taken hostage by the crew of the Storm Petrel.
* **2E 587** - Rescued by the crew of the Drowned Lamp and returned to Wayrest.
* **2E 589** - Retires as ship navigator in order to open Compass Rose Cartography.