Makoa serves as the representative of the Tanner Guild on the Eslading Council, holding his seat with quiet intensity and a deeply rooted sense of resistance. He is not a man drawn to speeches or public persuasion. Makoa speaks rarely in council sessions, choosing instead to listen, observe, and measure the direction of debate before committing his position.
When he does act, his stance is consistent. Makoa aligns himself with Balna, not out of personal loyalty or shared vision, but as a deliberate counterweight to the expanding influence of Hile. To Makoa, Hile’s measured tone and conciliatory language mask a form of overreach that threatens balance within the council. He distrusts persuasion delivered too smoothly and views compromise as a tool that often benefits those already holding power.
For Makoa, politics is not a matter of alliance but of opposition. He believes restraint must be enforced, not assumed, and that unchecked influence, even when well-intentioned, leads to erosion of authority and tradition. His approach reflects the Tanner Guild itself, practical, grounded, and resistant to rapid change that offers little protection for working trades.
Makoa’s presence rarely attracts attention beyond the chamber. He does not court favor or seek recognition. Yet his votes carry weight, often shaping outcomes at critical moments. In a council dominated by louder voices and broader ambitions, Makoa remains a steady obstruction, a reminder that resistance does not require spectacle to be effective.