(Notice: Areca is a kitsune reflavoured to match his actual species, Tribal Manokit. Areca also worships a custom deity, Yuliasha, that does not drastically change the way gameplay would be affected. Feel free to ask about his species or refer to the official guidebook of the species, but nothing majorly changes how he is played.)
Growing up in the north as a female of mixed Japanese and Hawaiian blood (transitioned to male), Areca Hayashi hardly knew anything of his family besides what his adoptive mother had told him. All he knows is that a guild of assassins killed his parents in an act of arson because of his mixed heritage, and he has sought revenge ever since. Areca would often find ways to make money to help his stepmother. His favorite, while unorthodox for a girl, was learning to be an aid to the local blacksmith. At 10, Areca attempted to start forging his weapons, though he was unsuccessful. His central vision was to forge a blade to avenge his parents and become a samurai. However, this was very unlikely due to his heritage and birth status. Due to his failures in bladesmithing, Areca had also focused on archery and the way of the longbow.
When he turned 17, Areca finally managed to forge his blade. By this time, he had mastered the blade and bow, effectively using both in combat. Areca then set off from his familiar surroundings to seek revenge on his family and fill the empty borehole in his heart. This often led to him doing rather dangerous stunts, like mercenary work or dueling for a quick coin. After years of realizing how unsafe he was living, Areca turned to the Pathfinder Society in hopes of correcting his way of life, even if just slightly.