Weapons store shopkeeper

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- You have a good eye. That's an original from Piandao, the greatest sword master and sword maker in Fire Nation history. He lives in the big castle up the road from here.

The weapons store shopkeeper owned and ran one of the biggest vintage weapon stores in the Fire Nation, having the best selection of used weapons and armor for sale. He took pride in his unique variety of spears, giant axes, maces, and other battle gear. However, his most prized weapon for sale was an original Jian sword, and he claimed that the story of how he acquired this sword was so incredible that if he told anyone, he would have to kill them.

History
While visiting the village of Shu Jing, Sokka felt like an ineffective member of the team due to his not being a bender. Katara sought to cheer him up by going shopping for weapons. Katara, Sokka, Aang and Toph came upon the shopkeeper's store, where Sokka enthusiastically tried out various different weapons and injured himself several times before spotting a gorgeous sword on display. At this point, the shopkeeper remarked, "You have a good eye", and proceeded to inform the group about Piandao, a local swordsmaster, explaining that Piandao was willing to teach those whom he deemed worthy of the way of the sword. This prompted Sokka to visit and train in the arts of swordsmanship.

His ultimate fate after the end of the War is unknown.

Trivia

 * He had a similar build and appearance to Iroh, as well as a very similar voice.