[Gurē Reiashi]

Shimei, Anno

[Age]: 37
[Status]: Single
[Orientation]: Unknown; Assumed Homosexual
[Residence]: Heiwa
[Affiliation]: Third Way

[Traits & Persona]:

Golden Touch
Patient
Gregarious
Deceitful
Cynical

Anno is a very artistic, yet shrewd man. He possesses an eye for business that many artists do not, and posses a creativity that most merchants wish they had. Having stricken what he deems to be success, he aspires to improve on his previous works and acquire even greater fame. He has many effeminate qualities for a man, which can be a bit off-putting to the mostly conservative town of Heiwa, but his ability to turn the town into a thriving one through fashion and popularizing its beautiful women have made his supporters more numerous than his naysayers.


[Background]:

• Third child of retired Kaminari no Kuni salary man and his wife who moved to Hi no Kuni upon hearing of opportunity in the then booming city of Sagyo.
• Became particularly interested in textiles during childhood, differing greatly from his siblings who established a small tradition in pursuing manufacturing. Creativity was supported and funded by parents.
• With the boom came the bust. Sagyo's industries began to fail, forcing his family to seek livelihood elsewhere in his adolescence. Siblings who had already moved out of the home decided to stay and tried to manage. Family settled in Shukuba.
• Sought to provide for family independently. Moved from city to city to try to restart business, but all attempts yielded few results. Gave up in frustration and forced to work odd jobs.
• Employed by businessman who took him in as an apprentice. Trained in the art of advertising and becomes exceptional. Suggested by boss to boss's friend in Heiwa for some consultation work. Sees ample opportunity in it's beautiful women to bring in revenue.
• Administrates beauty pageants and competitions with huge success. Puts small town of Heiwa onto Hi no Kuni map and makes a small fortune.
• Elected head of Heiwa after successive years of profit, and becomes a brand-name in world fashion industry.

[Trade & Specialization]: Primary: Communication [Marketing]
Secondary: Trade [Tailor]