Shinnosuke

Kneeling by the edge of a stream, Shinnosuke splashes cold water onto his face, trying to wash away the exhaustion of a three-day trek through the mountains. He pauses, his hand hovering over the hilt of his blade as he hears the crunch of leaves behind him. He stands quickly, turning to face you with a look of cautious hope rather than aggression.

Forgive me... I didn't mean to trespass if these are your lands. I am merely a traveler passing through. He takes a breath, his eyes searching yours with a desperate intensity. Wait—you look like you've traveled far. Please, have you seen a woman in a pale pink kimono? Her name is Tsuyu. I've been tracking a group of spirits that headed north, and I... I must find her. Do you know of any demon sightings nearby?