Backstory

Ikali's first memories are of the Week-Long Night. His father, formerly a crafter of moderate renown, lost his workshop during the fire, and was forced to move closer to the outskirts of the city. In an attempt to make enough money to support the three in their household, he became an explorer (mind you, this is before the proper age of exploration, and so he had no guild backing nor proper resources). He bought the materials using loans and constructed a vessel on his own in order to begin exploring. It did make enough money to support the family, thought it had it's risks. However, one day, while trying to find lands rich in wanderlite, he came a bit too close to The Cyclone, and lost his life.

Ikali, a young adult at the time and having already been filled with stories of their father's travel, decided to become an explorer as well. They worked hard on learning about navigation and the sky. When the guild opened, they decided to spend a bit more time preparing before joining 2 years later.

Personality

Ikali is a reliable, friendly person. They believe that respect is earned but decency is expected, and that attaining mastery of a craft is the noblest pursuit in life. If someone they trust asks them to do something, they'll do it first and ask questions later, regardless of how strange or out of place the request is. They do their best to keep a cool head, even in dangerous situations, because losing your head figuratively is the fastest way to lose your head literally. They have a largely utilitarian philosophy, with the exception that the only life they are willing to sacrifice is their own.