1. Characters

Qori Shiroda

The Lord of Merchants
NPC, Statesman

Qori Shiroda, the Minister of the Market, cuts an imposing figure in the corridors of the Imperial Court. His middle-aged countenance bears the etchings of a life carved from relentless pursuit and ambition. His sharp features, framed by a neatly trimmed facial hair, betray little emotion—his steely gaze carrying a weight of experience and calculation. Hailing from a lineage of modest nobility, Qori Shiroda climbed the arduous rungs of prosperity with unwavering determination. His ascension to one of the most influential positions in the Empire's court was no happenstance. Renowned as one of the wealthiest individuals within the capital, his sagacious grip on the economic pulse of the Empire is unparalleled.

As the Minister of the Market, Qori Shiroda orchestrates the empire's commercial symphony. He wields authority over every bustling street corner, marketplace, and sprawling field within the Throne Region of Nagadao. Agents under his command, loyal to his cause, act as vigilant sentinels, monitoring every transaction and caravan that traverses the borders of the Empire. Qori Shiroda's domain encompasses not just the bustling markets but the intricate web of commerce that binds the Empire to foreign lands. His astute command over trade agreements, shrewd market regulations, and stringent oversight of import-export activities ensures that the Empire's economic arteries pulse with order and stability.

He stands as a beacon of the Empire's economic might, fostering growth and prosperity through calculated, sometimes ruthless, decisions. Fairness is secondary to efficiency in his eyes, often employing unorthodox methods to maintain market stability and regulate the flow of goods. However, behind the veneer of pragmatism and stern governance lies a shrewd and ruthless mind, an individual who values power, wealth, and influence above all. Qori Shiroda's actions are steeped in the unrelenting pursuit of economic supremacy, and his reputation as a master of trade is matched only by his reputation for being a relentless negotiator, occasionally even bending the laws to suit his ends.

He commands respect and fear in equal measure, his presence in the court serving as a constant reminder of the economic prowess that fuels the Empire's ambitions. Qori Shiroda is a man of insurmountable ambition, wielding the levers of commerce to ensure the Empire's economic dominance, even if it means delving into morally ambiguous territories.