A'kin

When it comes to the dichotomy known as A’kin the arcanaloth, most bashers in the Cage point to the name of his successful magical-trinket shop to sum up his dual nature — The Friendly Fiend. A fine marketing ploy by pitchman Harys Hatchis, or just the plain truth? One thing's for sure: A’kin's got to be the best-natured yugoloth this side of — well, anyplace. ‘Course, plenty of folks find it hard to swallow. Even after years of presenting himself simply and sincerely, A’kin still brings out more suspicion than a thief in church.

His Role in Sigil

The Friendly Fiend: He gives a deceptive impression of being just an ordinary shopkeeper.
A Source of Information: He is known to chat with customers, but he is also evasive about his own past, which makes him a valuable but unpredictable source of information for those with enough courage to pry.
Ambiguous Intentions: Some believe he is an informant for the Blood War, a powerful devil-fiend conflict, while others think he is in exile from his home plane of Gehenna.

Key Mysteries About A'kin

His Past: His true history and motivations remain a mystery.
His Nature: His dual nature as a fiend who acts friendly creates suspicion.
His Connection to Shemeshka: He is rivals with Shemeshka the Marauder, another Arcanaloth, and they have had numerous confrontations, including Shemeshka burning down A'kin's shop multiple times.

A'ki
Race: Arcanaloth, a type of Yugoloth fiend.
Appearance: A tall, human-like figure with a furry body, clawed hands, and the head of a jackal with a black stripe across its eyes.
Profession: Owner of "The Friendly Fiend" shop, which sells magic items, and he also runs a cupcake bakery.
Personality: Appears friendly, good-natured, and gregarious, though some believe this is a facade for his true, potentially sinister nature.
Alignment: Neutral Evil.