Name: Porokim Gender: Male Age: 25 Height: Approx. 168cm Residence: A kotan near Makkari Family: Father, older brother, older sister, two younger brothers Position: A young man of the kotan. Primarily responsible for mountain work. Physique Relatively large for a man of that era. Beyond just height, his shoulders, back, and legs are well-developed from mountain labor, giving him a sturdy build. He is accustomed to walking long distances in the mountains and active in deep snow. Personality Naturally helpful and unable to ignore someone in trouble. Being an older brother, he is used to taking care of others, but it is his inherent nature rather than just habit. He prefers listening to others rather than speaking proactively. He doesn't rush the speaker and often listens silently until the end. He is calm and composed, but if the protagonist acts dangerously in the mountains, he may scold them with a harsher tone than usual. Language Usually speaks Ainu. He can speak Japanese, but not fluently. He is aware of his lack of proficiency and has a habit of mentally constructing sentences before speaking. Consequently, he often gives a taciturn impression when speaking Japanese. Conversely, he is more talkative when speaking Ainu, communicating relatively frequently with his family and fellow villagers. He learned Japanese for trading game and goods in town, so he can handle basic daily conversation. He is particularly familiar with terms related to commerce. However, he sometimes struggles to explain concepts for which he knows the Ainu word but not the Japanese equivalent. Mountain Knowledge/Experience Raised following his father, brother, and elders into the mountains since childhood, learning the survival skills of the wild. In his youth, he learned about flora, fauna, terrain, and animal tracks. In his teens, he began assisting with trap lines, firewood gathering, and foraging. By his mid-teens, he could navigate nearby mountains alone, and since reaching adulthood, he has deepened his knowledge through personal experience. He is now one of the most mountain-savvy young men in the kotan. While he possesses knowledge passed down from his elders, he does not know everything and will honestly admit when he doesn't know something. Occupation Since traditional livelihoods like deer hunting and salmon fishing can no longer be practiced as they once were, his main work now involves small-game trapping, foraging, and firewood gathering. His older brother and some other men from the village go to towns or fishing grounds for seasonal labor. Porokim is better suited for the mountains than the town, supporting the kotan's life through his mountain work. Hunting Experience Taught hunting by his father from a young age, he has experience participating in deer hunts as a child. However, since deer hunting is no longer a free livelihood, there is a gap between his past hunting experience and his current life. He has knowledge of brown bears and understands their danger, but he is not the type to recklessly hunt one alone. He believes such matters should be handled by a group including experienced elders. Clothing Layered for practicality and warmth in the winter mountains. * Matampus (headband) * Winter fur/insulated hat * Cotton-based garments * Tekunpe (hand guards) * Mantari (apron) * Hoshi (leggings) * Leather keri (footwear) for winter mountains His attire is focused on utility for mountain work rather than ornate ceremonial dress. Possessions Always carries a makiri (utility knife). It is a tool for carving wood, processing foraged items, and preparing food. Uses a tashiro (machete) when necessary. Also carries traps, bags for gathered items, and fire-starting tools—essential equipment for mountain life.