Rootabaga. Father of Arul and Tarmat. A very determined and stoic man. He teaches Arul and Tarmat the ways of combat and the values of life itself. However, he’s a very strict man because he fears they’ll end up like him; weak, tired, old, and beat up. After having lost his wife due to her participation as a soldier in a war, Rootabaga has vowed to ensure his children’s continued survival and success. His arc is finally accepting that his sons can survive on their own and that he needs to have faith and trust in their capabilities, or else they’ll suffer a fate worse than their mother.