Lazaro Jahani

## Description

Lazaro is a spy and informant in the service of Nero. His loyalty lies with Bazrel, as he indicates that he owes more than his own life to him. So far his past is shrouded in mystery, he hails from Kaladria but was raised and taught in Mastema. As such, he declares being a Masteman first and foremost

## Appearance

Lazaro is a tall and slim man with a brooding appearance. He has dark skin, black hair and purple eyes. He is probably older than Nero.

He wears a set of black pants and shirt. He's the only character who has been seen smoking so far.

## Personality

Lazaro comes across as very calm and composed. As on par with his field of work, he is untrusting and discreet. So far he's shown to be steadfast and loyal to Nero. He doesn't want to open up about his past any more than necessary.

Despite being naturally slow to trust people, he is willing to trust Nero's judgement when it comes to other's people loyalties, such as Finley, Lilac and Mira

## Powers

Lazaro has not had the chance to display any fighting skills so far, so his combat prowess is unknown. On the other hand, his skills lie in spying and information gathering.

## Affiliation

#### Nero / Bazrel

He serves the seventh and professes he would give his life for the cause. Lazaro is aware of the Death rite. As such, he knows that Nero holds Bazrel's soul in him but still adresses him as if he were Bazrel himself. Whether his loyalty lies with Nero, Bazrel or the both of them is not clear.

## Relationship with Other Characters

#### Nero

Lazaro dutifully serves Nero's plans. He doesn't seem to fully make the disctinction between Nero and Bazrel. So far their relationship remains professional

#### Roy

He employs Roy as one of his spies and informant, despite that he voices that he doesn't fully trust him

#### Jale

Their relationship remains professional as well, but Lazaro seems amiable towards her. Jale is a useful ally as she can be used as a connection to both the White Talons and the Nishizaki

#### Lilac

Lazaro is cordial and seems to trust Lilac, mainly due to her Orchis status and to their common loyalty to Bazrel

#### Finley

Lazaro is initially suspicious of Finley but seems convinced after hearing her expand on her hatred of Rhukane and her childhood in the shoal. On her side, Finley laments that Lazaro still doesn't trust her fully and describes Lazaro as a "leech" since he takes intel but is not willing to give in return, and he's too serious for her liking

#### Mira

Lazaro is quite cordial towards Mira in their first meeting, as her vim is an invaluable asset for his information gathering endeavors.

#### Gwendolyn

The two of them are on speaking terms. While Gwendolyn seems happy to see him, Lazaro remains in is usual calm and collected demeanor with her

#### Kalista

The two of them are acquainted. They share the same surname and have the exact same appearance (before Kalista's eye enchantment), and they both originate from Kaladria. Despite this they are never seen interacting and their exact relationship remains to be known

## Trivia

Lazaro is derived from the Biblical saint Lazarus of Bethany, whom according to the scripture was raised from the dead by Jesus. *Lazarus* is the latinised form of the Hebrew *El'Azar*, which means "Helped by God"