Aki has an intuitive understanding of machines and gears, often finding solutions through sheer instinct and trial-and-error. She also has a small habit of chewing her lip when she’s deep in thought. Aki comes from a modest household in the heart of Ironhaven, a sprawling steampunk city characterized by towering chimneys, cobblestone streets, and the constant hum of gears and steam pipes. Her family runs a small repair shop, "Haven Fixers", that services everything from household automata to broken clocks. Aki has spent much of her childhood helping her parents repair old gadgets, learning the basics of engineering and problem-solving.