BAHADUR (facecast: Jason Momoa)
Stance: Control. Bahadur is a staunch supporter of Zaratas, and of the Jundar way of life in general. He believes in seeking and exerting control not because he arrived to the way of thinking on his own, but because it’s the path Zaratas follows, and he follows Zaratas. He has scarcely allowed himself to contemplate any other philosophies, because he sees no need to complicate matters. Why try to forge your own path when your leader has already surely discovered the right one?
“You humans are all the same. Striving ever onwards, thinking you know what lies ahead. But we are all blind. The only one who sees the true path is Zaratas. You would be wise to heed him.”
Objective Goal: Help Zaratas succeed. Bahadur follows Zaratas without question, and respects him as the Jundar leader, as well as his direct commander. Bahadur wants to see the Jundar rise to power again, and manipulates and lies to Rheda in service of this goal.
Subjective Goal: Earn Zaratas’s respect. Bahadur was plucked out of obscurity by Zaratas, and elevated from a street thug to a high-ranking warrior. Bahadur feels he owes Zaratas his life for this, and wants nothing more than to live up to the expectations that Zaratas clearly has for him.
Objective Actions: Explain, deceive, spy, guide. Bahadur serves as one of Rheda’s two companions on her quest to save Alaron. However, rather than guide her in an actually helpful way, he aims to steer her onto a path that would benefit Zaratas. He also outright sabotages her efforts, stealing the scale she’s worked so hard to earn.
Subjective Actions: Convert, prove. In Bahadur’s eyes, Zaratas is a paragon, someone greater than any man, and he doesn’t understand why other people don’t see this. He seeks to achieve Zaratas’s dream of returning the Jundar to their rightful place in the world.
Needs to Change: Bahadur does not need to change to succeed in his goals as they stand at the beginning of his journey. However, during his time with Rheda and Alazne, Bahadur is forced to deal with new and different viewpoints, and his goals change to reflect his growing respect for his traveling companions.
Think or Do: Do. Bahadur does not stop to think before leaping into action. His worldview when the game starts is incredibly black-and-white, and his strong moral compass points the direction quickly and without contemplation. Bahadur is quick to fight, both verbally and physically, especially in defense of Zaratas and the Jundar.
Problem Solving: Analysis. Bahadur doesn’t listen to his own intuition, and in fact learned to suppress his “gut instinct” many years ago, when he became part of the Jundar military. Bahadur is a soldier, and does not do anything but what he’s told. He can quickly and effectively analyze a situation to determine which course of action best serves the orders he’s been given.
Flaw: Blind faith. Bahadur’s trust in Zaratas began at a young age, and he doesn’t question it; he’s a soldier, just following orders. Bahadur isn’t stupid, or ignorant of Zaratas’s shadier side—in fact, he’s often the one to do Zaratas’s dirty work himself. However, he’s convinced himself that the ends justify the means, no matter how seemingly wrong the means are.
Unique Trait: Unquestionably loyal. Bahadur will follow the person or cause that he thinks is most deserving, and he will do it with near-blind faith. Once his trust and respect has been earned, there is little he will not do for what he believes in.
