Adi Badawi

As long I keep fighting, my fists will always burn hot! Look out, world! The Fist Of The Desert is here to show you who's the greatest fighter of all!

-- [Adi Badawi]

Adi Badawi; a young, determined, and feisty brawler of the royal Badawi Clan. Although she fights for the glory and honor of her family, she's always hungry for a great fight with a worthwhile opponent. Despite being undefeated in international fighting tournaments, every match, she's been caught in a constant stalemate with her longtime rival, Asai Kuniko.

Now with the God Eater's invite reaching to her and Asai, Adi will set out to the Crossroads, and prove to everyone that she can be the greatest fighter ever. What she plans to do with the wish? Adi has an idea, but stubbornly refuses to elaborate... unless you're willing to fight her for it.

Backstory

Adi Badawi was born as the heiress to a powerful merchant prince of the Badawi clan within the bustling city of Tinari'Wan. Born with a tenacious heart, she's aspired to be a fighter like some of the legends she's read about; the unlikely group of adventurers who faced off against a fire genie, a warrior who fought off an entire army on their own, and a legendary fighter that has taken down the fiercest opponents.

However, Adi's rise to stardom didn't start with unwavering ambition, but through personal tragedy. At age 4, her city was besieged by a massive band of marauders. Despite the city guard's best efforts, much of the citizens have met their unfortunate demise; one victim being her own mother. Devastated, Adi now vows to learn how to fight back, so no one else has to die.

Adi kept asking her father on getting her an instructor, but none of them really helped her grow as a combatant. None truly brought out the fire within her, until at age 10, she met a foreign fighting instructor from the enchanted lands of Xuonglin, named Master Masao. He came with a particular interest to Adi due to her father's invite, and is willing to find a suitable student to learn the art of "Hi'Ken."

For several years, Master Masao trained Adi to harness the ability to manipulate and bend fire, dancing and fighting with fire. This got Adi to be extremely creative with her technique, experimenting unique moves to surprise and defeat her opponents. At the age of 18, she was officially deemed ready, ending Masao's tutorship.

Adi demonstrated her prowess through various tournaments hosted across the Brass Dunes, to showcase her fiery temperament, and unrelenting determination. However, one day, during a massive international tournament, Adi eventually met her equal; a Xuonglese woman blessed with impenetrable skin, and a cold stare: Asai Kuniko (or Kuniko Asai). It was this day that their rivalry sparked, as it turns out Masao is Asai's father, and has been resentful towards Adi since. The two duke it out for three whole hours, both refusing to pass out or surrender, and as they clashed once more, both collapsed, ending in a historic draw.

Adi never got over her stalemate with Asai, and is willing to continue fighting and practicing, hoping that one day, she will best her in combat, and cement her status as the greatest fighter.

Personality

Adi Badawi is often seen as a cocky, but passionate woman, always excited about the next fight. Determined to better herself, and be a stronger fighter, she will not hesitate to accept a fair, yet thrilling exchange. When fighting, her tenacious attitude is what keeps her from ever conceding to her opponent, always persistent to see herself as the victor.

Despite her strong desire for a duel, Adi can be reckless before, during, and after battle. Her headstrong nature always causes her to make some questionable moves without thinking, and it can easily backfire. When angered, she can blindly start swinging and throwing fire everywhere unless she's told to compose herself. Adi can be easily provoked into a fight when being called certain words towards her, so always watch your tongue.

With her feisty fighting spirit, Adi is a benign and honorable person. She is constantly looking out for the defenseless, and always looks down on cruel and shameless opponents. She has a soft spot towards kids, but doesn't take lightly to brats. For being prideful of her victories, Adi never kicks those that are down, even if they are scumbags. She retains her virtuous traits, and if the fight is fair and clean, she will show respect.

Relations with Asai Kuniko

Adi Badawi have a long-standing rivalry with Asai Kuniko, since the first time they were matched against each other. Their first draw has motivated them to find ways of beating each other, and will do anything to claim the title of being the best. They've faced each other three times in the past, and most recently, the fourth time before they made a loose partnership for a tournament at the Crossroads.

Adi egotistically goads and teases Asai, just to get a rise out of her. The majority of the time, she calls her "princess" due to Asai's noble lineage, despite herself being somewhat of royalty. She can get furious by Asai's backtalk with the use of her expansive vocabulary, and the jabs she receives can be seen as fighting words to Adi, thinking Asai's goading her for a fight.

However, despite the back-and-forth, Adi has some form of respect for Asai, even admiration. Over the years of fighting her in arenas, and the constant bickering, she can't help but find her... somehow alluring. The way Asai is always holding her ground, her determination to beat her, and her respect for the duel, has made Adi reconsider her distrust. Unfortunately, Adi's too prideful and stubborn to even admit her true feelings to her, fearing that it would make her feel weak or pathetic.