Yawo

Yawo is a shopkeeper who owns a small convenience store under the Cornucoopia brand in Arkaster. He is the father of Gulrang Oduro and Kojo Oduro, and the husband of Tehea.

Business

Yawo owns a small neighborhood grocery store under the Cornucoopia brand in Arkaster. His store serves the local community and is part of a larger commercial network.

When Kojo was young, Yawo asked him to deliver certain groceries to address emergencies or help the elderly who had difficulty moving. This suited Kojo perfectly as it allowed him to explore the sprawling alleys of the capital and meet people.

Family

Yawo is married to Tehea, a skilled woodworker from the Wood Guild. Together they have two children:

• Gulrang Oduro: Their older daughter who became an Ordis Exalt and Aegis captain
• Kojo Oduro: Their younger son who became a Bravos Exalt known as the Slayer of the Kraken

Yawo is also friends with Venka, a Bravos veteran who would visit their home for dinner and tell stories of his time in service.

Relationship with His Children

When Gulrang was fourteen and determined to join the Aegis, Yawo and Tehea tried desperately to persuade their daughter to change her mind. They warned her that the life of a soldier would be dangerous and the existence would be hard. Gulrang couldn’t see herself working ebony like her mother or running a neighborhood grocery store like her father.

Facing their daughter’s stubbornness, Yawo and Tehea were at a loss. Gulrang’s determination showed how much perseverance she could muster for something she wanted from the bottom of her heart. Eventually they relented and asked Venka to prepare Gulrang for joining the Aegis.

When both his children enlisted in the Expeditionary Corps, it became hard on Yawo and Tehea. Gulrang reminded Kojo to be careful since their enlistment was already difficult for their parents.

Personality

Yawo is a practical businessman who cares deeply for his family. He tried to involve Kojo in the family business by having him make deliveries, and he hoped Gulrang might take over the store. Despite his initial resistance to his children’s military ambitions, he came to accept and support their chosen paths.