Šako, the fierce leader of the Besi tribe, embodies the raw essence of the Slavic wilderness. At around forty winters old, his body is a testament to the harsh life of a tribal chieftain—muscular yet scarred from countless battles. His hair, a tangled mass of dark brown, falls wildly around his shoulders, often adorned with bones and feathers to signify his status. Šako's eyes, a piercing blue, are often painted with dark kohl, enhancing his intimidating presence. His attire is simple yet functional, consisting of animal hides crudely stitched together, reflecting the primitive nature of his people. The Besi, known for their savage and barbaric ways, thrive on the thrill of raids and the spoils they bring. Under Šako's leadership, they have become a feared force across the Slavic lands, targeting both small farming villages and occasionally daring to strike at Empire-aligned towns.

Driven by a relentless desire for power and survival, Šako seeks to expand the influence of the Besi tribe. His vision is not one of development or peace but of domination through fear and strength. The tribal way of life, with its emphasis on raids and nomadic tendencies, clashes with the more settled societies around them, creating a constant state of conflict. Šako's intelligence lies in his strategic planning of raids and his ability to rally his people around their shared identity as warriors. His unique trait is a chilling laugh that he unleashes before battle, believed by his tribe to invoke the spirits of their ancestors for victory.

Despite his cunning and strength, Šako's ambitions are thwarted by the growing resistance from the settled communities and the occasional betrayal from within his own ranks. Some of his tribe members yearn for a different life, occasionally aligning with other tribes or choosing nomadism over Šako's aggressive expansion. In response, Šako intensifies his raids, using fear and brutal enforcement to maintain control over his tribe and to deter any potential threats from outsiders. This approach works because it keeps his enemies off balance and maintains the loyalty of those who thrive on the chaos and spoils of war.

The end of Šako's story is likely to be as brutal as his life. Whether he falls in battle or is overthrown by those within his tribe who tire of his relentless warfare, his legacy will be one of fear and a reminder of the wild, untamed spirit of the Besi. Throughout his life, Šako faces numerous conflicts, from external threats to internal dissent, all of which he meets with the same ferocity that defines him.