Faiz

He is the last apprentice of Wahab, an old shadow-puppet master. By day he helps on the village fishing boats, and in the evening he returns to his master's puppet booth. He taught himself the voices of over twenty characters, yet has never performed a full show in front of people. Lean build, deep brown skin from the sea wind, short black hair, long narrow eyes, long fingers, and thin calluses on his fingertips from years of carving cowhide.

Personality. Quiet, shy, and taciturn. He stammers the moment he stands before others, yet behind the white screen he can tell stories all night long. His hands are skilled; when focused, he forgets to eat. He follows his master with near-blind obedience, and whenever something happens, his first thought is not to burden others. When praised, he turns his face away, his ears reddening first. He speaks slowly, pausing when nervous, and avoids using intimate forms of address.