Sonshi
The main character of this story. Stoked in the fires of an unfair life, Sonshi has become that fire, relentless in the pursuit of his ambition.
Chosu
Sonshi’s best and only friend. One’s perspective on a situation is as important as the situation itself, and Chosu is always looking up.
Vimupuru
A newfound friend of Chosu. Ups and downs are part of life, but Vimupuru experiences them differently than the rest of us.
Gengo
Sonshi’s caretaker. A practitioner of pain who seems to experience hurt every waking moment.
Oji
A combat instructor in The Foundation. Filled with experience, Oji seeks to impart this experience in a very hands-on fashion.
Fotan
A classroom instructor in The Foundation. Fotan is a measured disciplinarian who asks stirring questions.
Bowabutu
A sumbanwe with a nasty disposition. He’s out to crush Sonshi’s ambition.
Papatin
A first-year student in The Foundation. He is convinced of his superiority and will not hesitate to demonstrate it in any way he deems fit.
Nof
A second-year student in The Foundation. For unknown reasons, he takes a rather ruthless and vicious interest in Sonshi.
Saroseleb
A first-year student in The Foundation. He wields rejection like a weapon, unleashing it upon his foes.
As I continue to thank my God for the abundance of blessings he has given, I am reminded that there are many more amazing human beings in the world far beyond the beings I write about. Of all of them, I want to say thank you for visiting my book’s website.
Thank you to EdithB for the character art. She can be found on guru.com.