Bewa
Bewa is an aspiring warrior seeking membership in the warmongering religious sect, Onija-Ogun, worshippers of the occult war god, Mshindi. Driven by a desire to be the strongest on the planet, Bewa sets out on his initiation quest to become a fully-fledged warrior, seeking powerful opponents that he can defeat to prove his worth and build his legend.
Background
Bewa was born to a demon mother, Analia, who’d crossed from a different dimension and a human farmer. This familial relationship was short-lived as Antiqam, the demon Bewa’s mother had been previously betrothed to, crossed over and killed both of Bewa’s parents. As an insult, he left Bewa in the wilderness to die, not viewing him as necessary to kill as he was only a toddler. However, Bewa would rely on the heightened instincts and maturity of his demon nature which enabled him to hunt and survive for a few years until he was found by a group of traveling mercenaries, members of the Onija-Ogun religion. One of the men took Bewa with them and when they arrived at their temple, he attempted to sacrifice him to their god. Bewa fought back, killing two men in the process. As the sacrificial altar is not destroyed (as would usually occur if an unsatisfactory sacrifice was made to Mshindi), the warriors of Onija-Ogun accepted Bewa into their ranks and he was raised by them.
Appearance
Bewa is tall, lean, and muscular with notable scars on his body from numerous battles and conflicts throughout his life. He has intense, almost menacing amber eyes that frighten most everyone that he comes into contact with. He has a hieroglyphic sleeve tattoo on his right arm that stretches to his back. Though he typically eschews fancy clothing and things that aren’t practical for combat, he will dress up if the occasion calls for it. When angry or excited, his canine teeth grow longer and his nails extend into claws.
Personality
Bewa is extremely competitive and aggressive, mostly attributed to his demonic nature however, this is due to the extreme situations he found himself in as a child. He’s constantly on edge and prepared to fight as a survival technique. Despite his usual irreverence for things, Bewa is surprisingly respectful of others’ religious beliefs and is a devout Onija himself, praying to Mshindi before every fight he gets in and before bed to protect him. He is not easily angered, regardless of his aggressive displays as they’re usually for show, but he hates to see anyone abused without the means to fight back.