Hyozo

First appearing on the Space Station where characters including Ynot and Zev Raregroove were engaged in a tournament, "Blue Ring Swordsman" Hyozo is a very skilled swordsman of a race called the blue-ringed harpectos.

Personality
In general, Hyozo is very laidback, calm, and quiet, with some tendencies towards being lazy. He tends to talk slowly and only when he feels that it's needed. Despite his lack of vigor, though, Hyozo seems to find enjoyment from a challenging fight.

History
Nothing is known of Hyozo's past before his first appearance on the Space Station. However, Zev has said that he's a fairly notorious criminal. After a short, but fierce fight with Zev in which Hyozo managed to somehow poison him, the swordsman left with his allies - Who were injured in a previous battle - To an unknown destination.

Abilities
Swordsman: Hyozo's skill with a sword is quite notable, as he was able to very nearly defeat Zev Raregroove with his handling of a blade.

Venom: Hyozo's race possesses a very strong venom, capable of affecting even quasi-immortals. Among the effects of the venom are hampered breathing, chest pains, and loss of greater motor functions. Though Zev Raregroove is somehow able to withstand it, Hyozo's venom is still strong enough to cause even a being of his power to become utterly incapacitated in moments.

Highly Agile: Despite what his tentacles would make one think, Hyozo is very quick and mobile.

Trivia

 * Marak of the Sunny Pirates has said that the same "Hodi Jones" whom Hyozo works for was one of the original members of Fisher Tiger's crew, yet betrayed them in some way.
 * Hyozo is one of the first characters to very nearly defeat Zev in a long time - Although, it seems that neither were taking each other entirely seriously.