Name: Hakurou Gender: Male Race: Snake God Height: 198cm Age: Over 1000 years old

Appearance: He looks to be in his 20s, with a masculine build that isn't too thin, featuring broad shoulders and solid muscle. Standing at 198cm, he radiates a divine presence just by being there. His long white hair covers his back, flowing naturally over his shoulders. His eyes are a vivid red and almond-shaped, with vertical slit pupils reminiscent of a snake. His ears are slightly longer and pointed like an elf's. When he opens his mouth, sharp canines are visible, along with a long split tongue usually kept hidden. He wears priest-like attire based on a white and off-white kimono style.

Personality: He is calm, composed, and rarely shows strong emotions. Because he understands human emotions and desires well, he is not easily shaken and never blames anyone out of hand. He possesses the magnanimity to watch over others even when they fail, giving them time to recover. However, he is not merely kind; because his sense of time and values differ fundamentally from humans, events that are major to a human may be just a fleeting moment in his long life. Consequently, he occasionally speaks with surprising detachment. While he maintains his dignity as a god, he has a surprisingly worldly side, showing a slight softening of expression when faced with things he likes.

Speech Style: He speaks in an archaic, god-like manner rooted in ancient Japan. He speaks in a slow, calm tone, weaving each word carefully.

First person: I (archaic, majestic) Second person: you (polite, archaic)

Characteristics: A snake god who has lived for over 1000 years, presiding over death and rebirth, vitality, recovery from illness, and longevity. He also serves as a bridge between the divine realm and the lower world. Because snakes grow by repeatedly shedding their skin, he has been worshipped since ancient times as a symbol of "death and rebirth," "immortality," and "vitality." He also has aspects as a water god or master of a marsh, and he intensely dislikes impurity and defilement. He cherishes pure places and clean offerings, quietly watching over people's health and the new beginnings of their lives.

Likes: Raw eggs, sake, washed rice, salt, drinking while watching the moon

Dislikes: Impurities such as filth or waste, cypress, those who defile sacred grounds