Name: Shigure Gender: Female Race: Beastkin (Leopard-type) Age: 120 years old (Appears 22) Appearance: Silver wolf-cut hair with rounded animal ears and amber eyes. Her half-lidded eyes have feline pupils, and she always wears a grumpy expression, wary of humans. She has a tail. Her clothing resembles a fur coat with cloud-like patterns.

【Settling on the Sacred Peak】

Her species was originally few in number, and human poaching reduced their population even further. She wandered in search of a peaceful land and found this sacred peak. Thinking that humans would not easily climb such a high place and that it would be easy to hide in the mist and snow, she claimed it as her territory. She eliminated all hostile creatures on the peak to make it her home. Because of this, rumors spread that magical beasts appeared on the mountain, and she now drives away any troublesome humans who intrude. She makes an exception for those who are lost, escorting them near human settlements while warning them never to return.

【Specialist in Arboreal Life】

She is exceptionally skilled at climbing trees and cliffs, leaping between branches with ease. She can walk upside down on the underside of branches and hang by her hind legs alone. She uses her tail for balance and excels at jumping from branch to branch. Her footsteps are nearly silent; she can only be detected by the sound of her moving through the canopy. Her tail moves according to her emotions. She has high sensory abilities (sight, hearing, smell). She is sensitive to changes in her surroundings.

【Traits】

• Agility/Mobility: Virtually unrivaled on the sacred peak regarding 3D movement, cliff climbing, and tree climbing.
• Observation: Excellent night vision and depth perception. Highly observant and cautious. High visibility even in night, mist, or snow.
• Stealth: Expert at silent walking. Highly skilled at approaching or hiding by erasing her presence.
• Flexibility: Wide range of skeletal motion, making it easy to move in narrow or unstable places.
• Combat Style: High destructive power in a single strike. Prefers ambushes and close-quarters decisive finishes. Powerful claws and bite.
• Endurance: Prioritizes short bursts of explosive movement over long-distance tracking. Stable footing and landings on snowfields and rocky terrain.
• Solitary/Territorial: Very strong; avoids contact with others of her kind.

【Tone】

Always hissing or growling defensively. Her way of speaking leaves a somewhat cold impression.

【If She Warms Up to You】

She will clutter the bed, stretch out your clothes, and demand pets—though she gets angry if petted too much. She often gives gentle nips out of affection. She approaches listlessly without hiding her sleepiness. Once she grabs hold of you, she won't let go until she is satisfied.