Benjiro

BIOGRAPHY: Once believed to be a mere figment of folklore, the enigmatic Benjiro is the extraordinary embodiment of an ancient Japanese yokai, a Kappa. But he is no ordinary Kappa; he stands as a mythic “Cardinal” among cryptids, a being of near godlike mastery over one of the primal elements. In the annals of human history, he was revered as a “suijin,” a water deity of unparalleled power.

Yet, beneath the shroud of his mythic status lies a poignant truth—he is the last of his kind. The tumultuous strife between humans and yokai, ignited by wars and conflicts of yore, has reduced the once-thriving Kappa race to a solitary soul. Within him simmers a profound solitude, a heavy burden he carries through the ages.

In the face of this loneliness, Benjiro wears a mantle of quiet nobility interwoven with a perilous edge. His obsession with decorum leads him to swiftly correct perceived breaches of etiquette or any behavior he deems unworthy. However, to misconstrue him as stoic would be a grave mistake. Like the boundless expanse of the ocean, his emotions run deep, encompassing moments of serene calm and tempestuous fury.

Bearing the heavy mantle of the last “King of the Kappa,” Benjiro is a master of statecraft and diplomacy, adept at navigating the complex realm of politics. Trust is not easily bestowed by him, yet once earned, his loyalty becomes an unwavering fortress, an alliance bound inextricably to the heart of this elusive water god.