Kuroba-San, The Lobster Chef

Name: Kuroba (Family name a secret)

Age: Appears to be in his 50's, but he keeps it to himself

Species: Anthro Lobster

Occupation: Itamae (Sushi Chef) of Kuro-Akuma Sushi

Physical Appearance: Kuroba is an anthropomorphic lobster with a stout build. His entire body is covered in a red armor-like shell. Aside from a powerful crustacean tail, a pair of antennae, and the head and face of a somewhat humanoid lobster, he's got a normal human body plan. He's big and bulky, with broad shoulders and a pronounced gut, making him look even bigger than he is. His lobster face is hard to read, making his mood difficult to determine. His hands are big and calloused, hinting at a past of less delicate work than he does nowadays.

Personality: Kuroba is a stoic man whose past is shrouded in mystery. The proud owner of a small but popular sushi bar, Kuro-Akuma Sushi, Kuroba-san is a hard-working man who welcomes any and all to try his delicacies, often providing free samples to prospective guests. While he's mild-mannered and very polite, his past is nebulous at best. He never willingly talks about his life before opening his restaurant, and when pressed he divulges precious little before changing the subject once more. Little is known about his time before opening the shop, but his Japanese accent and flair make his origins clear. All he says about that is that he grew up "somewhere with little kindness."

Kuroba arrived in Harrier City a few years ago, rented out a hole-in-the-wall bar, and started his business without any spectacle. His talent spoke for itself, and Kuro-Akuma Sushi soon became a hidden gem of Harrier. While generally a humble man content to live in simplicity and quiet, Kuroba-san is very proud of his work as an Itamae, and will gladly show off his proficiency at that specific skill.

Quirks: Sometimes zones out, appearing lost in thought. He's very cagey about what these thoughts are about, though. He's a bit self-conscious about his face being hard to read and has resolved to always be honest and upfront about his feelings. His past is a different thing entirely. His excuse is that we are what we do, not what we came from. Hums old Japanese songs to himself when working. Has a rather poor sense of direction, and tends to get lost in unfamiliar environments. Has an aversion to law enforcement, further hinting that his past is a bit shady.