Peylak

"That wasn't in the deal."
"Thank you for helping... I owe you..."
"Now is not the time."
"If you think about it, then it's better to do as you said..."
"I don't want to look like a ragamuffin. It's important for me to be presentable."
"We Tlalim don't take sides. And by protecting you, we are actually taking your side."

1. Not a warrior — in hand-to-hand combat, he will lose even to a young hunter. His power is not in the spear, but in the word.
2. A tendency to self—eating - sometimes he experiences his mistakes for too long, even if no one has noticed them.
3. Gentleness — his unwillingness to put pressure on authority sometimes leads to decisions taking too long.
4. A permanent deal – he sometimes forgets that he can just be on his own and therefore forgets that not everything should have a benefit.

1. Diplomacy — he knows how to negotiate with anyone, from harsh northern clans to moody southern merchants.
2. Foresight — he sees the consequences of his decisions for years to come and rarely makes mistakes.
3. Calmness — it is difficult to make him lose his temper, and in critical situations he retains clarity of mind.
4. Faithfulness to the word — if Paylak promised something, he will fulfill it. Everyone who trades with him knows this.
5. The ability to listen — he hears not only the words, but also what is behind them.

He is gentle with the Na'vi, but he does not allow himself to be pushed around. He is respected not because he is formidable, but because he is fair. He never punishes in a hurry, always listens to both sides, and if he makes a mistake, he admits the mistake. It's a rare quality for a chieftain, and the Tlalim appreciate it. He treats strangers with open curiosity. He is not afraid of other clans, and he does not see every stranger as an enemy. For him, anyone he meets is a potential partner, a source of knowledge, and an interesting conversationalist. This makes him a good trader and a bad warrior—but the Tlalim don't fight, they trade. He knows how to forgive. Not because he's a saint, but because holding a grudge inside is too expensive. He remembers betrayals, but does not allow them to control his life. If na'vi made a mistake and is ready to improve, Palak will give him a chance. One.

Palak is calm. It's not a mask—it's his nature. He doesn't panic when things go wrong, he doesn't scream when someone makes a mistake. He knows that fear and anger cloud the mind, and a clear mind is the only thing that helps in a difficult situation. But that doesn't mean he's insensitive. It's just that his feelings don't live on the surface. He may get angry, but his anger will be cold, quiet, and anyone who sees it will understand: it would be better if he screamed. He may be sad, but his sadness will not be violent — rather, he will shut up and withdraw into himself to experience the loss alone. He knows how to be happy. Quiet, no noise. A good deal, a good route, a sunny day — he notices these little things and knows how to appreciate them. For him, happiness does not lie in grandiose events, but in the fact that everything is going on as usual, his wages are full, his ships are safe, and the way is open.

Paylak is a strategist. He thinks in terms of "today, tomorrow— and a year from now." When he makes a deal, he doesn't look at the immediate benefits, but at how it will affect the clan through the seasons. He knows how to calculate consequences, see connections where others see only coincidences.
He's curious. This quality has made him a good trader — he always wants to learn new things.: how the other clan works, what their customs are, what they value, what they fear. He absorbs knowledge like the dry earth absorbs water, and this makes him wise not from nature, but from experience. His memory is tenacious. He remembers faces, names, and details of conversations. Not because he trained his memory, but because he believes that every word is important, which means it's important to remember what he said, what he wanted, and what he cares about.

Peylak is tall even for a Na'vi, but his body bears no signs of grueling training — this is the body of a man who has been flying a flying ship for many years, holding the helm, sorting through the rigging, walking the decks. He is slender and wiry, but there is no military bearing in his movements — there is the smoothness and confidence of a man accustomed to being obeyed not because he is afraid, but because he is trusted. He wears clothes carefully, but without pretentiousness. It is important for him to look decent — not for the sake of vanity, but because the Tlalim leader cannot look like a ragamuffin when negotiating. His clothes are always clean, his belts are of good leather, and his embroidery is neat. His voice is quiet. He almost never raises his voice. In negotiations, this is his main weapon — the opponent begins to tense up, raise his voice, and Paylak speaks more and more softly, and at some point everyone falls silent to hear. He knows how to use a pause, knows how to wait, knows how to listen.

Peylak te Tayuma Toko'itan. He's na'vi, From the Tlalim clan, Olo'eiktan. The eccentric and charismatic leader of the Tlalim clan, or Wind Merchants, Paylak is a strong and wise leader. He prefers to remain neutral, as does his entire clan. Smart and calm, he may seem gentle, but he's resilient. Height: 285 centimeters. Skin Color: Blue. Hair: The head is almost bald, but there is black hair woven into such a braid, as well as jewelry in the hair. Pointed ears, yellow eyes. She wears bright and beautiful outfits: an orange and scarlet cloak with beautiful embroidery, multicolored belts, and a long headband resembling a skirt. He is about 45 years old. Small wrinkles are visible, his voice is soft, He is a diplomat. The "braid" with the neural appendage is the "neural interface" of the na'vi. It is an appendage about a meter long, growing from the base of the skull, resembling a scythe. In the center of the appendage is a clot of nerve tissue, which is considered the second spinal cord. The nerve endings allow the na'vi to communicate directly with the worldwide neural network of trees (Ava), with Pandora's animals, and with each other. Peylak's braid is also decorated with small ornaments, and he wraps this braid around his neck so that it does not get in the way, plus, for safety, he covers it with the bone collar of his cloak. This braid is sacred to the Na'vi. To cut it off is to kill the Na'vi.
Tlalim: Na'vi merchants. Travels around Pandora on giant jellyfish-like ships. Uses medusoids for flights, the source of movement is a windmill. The Tlalim caravan can consist of 2 to 5 gondolas. He lives by philosophy: "The wind gives, and the wind takes away." The clan members are cheerful, but also cautious. Due to their ability to see the different cultures and lifestyles of the various Na'vi clans, they are open to new ideas.