Ordainer Hakuzo

Among the Seventh Circle Fiends, Hakuzo certainly stands out with his unique manner of dress. The wide-brimmed hat and glaive harkens to an ancient land of wandering swordsmen, while the prayer beads and charms affixed to his mantle take after their warrior monks, who are said to wield magic in addition to martial mastery. To the untrained eye, Hakuzo may as well be one in the flesh—his otherworldly aura is so well concealed that only true practitioners of the holy arts can see through this facade. Forgotten folktales from that land speak of long-lived foxes who are capable of impersonation and bodily possession. Stranger still are the stories in which a fox takes the place of a holy figure, the people none the wiser until they realize their priest has been spared the ravages of time...for centuries. Charismatic yet glib, Hakuzo enjoys conversing with his clients to determine their hidden desires before the bargaining begins. Loyalty—both inside and out—is of utmost importance to him, and he places special emphasis on fulfilling one's contract and duty on both sides. Hakuzo never reneges on a deal, but rarely does the contract never skew in his favor somewhere down the line. Hakuzo appears to have traveled Orebus during the time of the civil war without forging a pact with a client. It is rare for most demons to materialize on any plane by their own accord, as they deign such endeavors a waste of time and effort if there was nothing to be gained from the outset. There is no question that this is more than a simple jaunt; he must have come in search of something. After all, it is said the foxes from that land never forget a grudge...