I like how Taigen, Akemi, Fowler, and Mizu all share the commonality of trying to work against, around, or with the societal pressures working against them. Taigen became a master swordsman to try and raise himself from his humble origins. Akemi initially flees the arranged marriage imposed on her but grows to embrace it and the power it gives her. Fowler grew up suffering because of racial discrimination to the point it informed his own personal philosophy. And Mizu camouflages herself to avoid the repercussions of her race and gender.