Perrié Cutie Marlon

Perrié Cutie Marlon was the manager of the Akuna region in the Freezis Foundation's Maistia branch. Forcing Jakoku to open its ports, she directed trade between Jakoku and the western world from Enbizaka. Following the great fire that struck Enbizaka, the businesswoman invested in the town's reconstruction.

Early Life
Born sometime during the EC 800s, Perrié eventually became an employee of the Freezis Foundation's Maistia branch due to her blood ties to the Freezis Family. At some point, she sired a son. She was later made manager of the Akuna region. In EC 832, Perrié traveled to Jakoku along with warships and forced the island nation to open its borders to trade, claiming to be an apostle from the United States of Maistia. Setting up business in Enbizaka, the businesswoman began directing trade between Maistia and the island nation.

Sometime after, she learned that her son wanted to start a law firm. When a great fire struck Enbizaka in EC 838, Perrié remained unharmed due to being at the shogunate headquarters on the Enkoku island. Soon after, she suffered the loss of several employees and properties, deciding to invest in the reconstruction of Enbizaka.

Return of the Tailor
In EC 842, the samurai Anan and his servant Bufuko came under Perrié's employ. Later that year, she spotted a woman approaching the trade house. Exiting the shop, Perrié greeted her good morning, stating she predicted she'd have a dramatic encounter that day. Seeing her hide her face, Perrié was asked if she was alright, surprised to be mistaken for a child. Stating that she was a respectable lady back home, Perrié introduced herself and warned the woman to watch her words.

Asked if she was Perrié, the woman confirmed it, puffing her chest and exclaiming her job title. Thanked for the help in rebuilding Enbizaka and allowing her to continue being a tailor, Perrié saw the woman bow and brushed it off, stating they were all equals in times of need. Asking the tailor what her business was there, Perrié was then told that she was delivering a package for an acquaintance. Seeing Bufuko exit the shop, Perrié listened as the two exchanged greetings before excusing herself, going for a run down the hill.

Business Matters
At some point, Perrié received threatening letters from the Crimson Robed Masses, although brushing them off. Later that year, Perrié met with Kai Miroku, stating it was unusual for him to come there before offering him black tea. Hearing him explain how he was had come to pay for the goods due to his wife being ill, Perrié remarked that disease was troublesome. After Kai stated that it was just a cold, Perrié exclaimed that that was wonderful before paying for the clothes she ordered.

Thanked by the man, Perrié explained that there was currently a boom for kimono in Maistia, and that ordering from the Mirokus was the only way the Freezis Foundation Firm could keep up. Remarking that she wished there was more, the woman put on a dissatisfied expression. Told that that was all they could give due to Jakoku's isolationist policy, Perrié exclaimed that the shogunate should open their ports.

Kai then replied that it wasn't good for a foreign country to keep asking Jakoku to open its ports, describing the Crimson Robed Masses. Stating that they didn't intimidate her, Perrié continued, explaining that Freezises didn't give into intimidation. Hearing Kai remark that he and his wife weren't members due to having foreign blood themselves, Perrié was then thanked for her patronage.

Soon after, Perrié commented that Maistian tailors lacked knowledge on the repair of kimono. Hearing Kai reply that sending them to Enbizaka to learn would be problematic, Perrié thought of Kayo. Asking if they were acquainted, Perrié heard Kai explain that the Miroku and Sudou families had been in a feud for generations, and that he hadn't even met Kayo.

Told he had to return home soon, Perrié stated that she had to start heading to the harbor. Explaining that she was going to catch a mermaid due to eating a mermaid giving a person immortality, Perrié rushed off with a harpoon, stating she couldn't miss a dramatic business opportunity.

Personality and Traits
Perrié was a boisterous and dauntless woman. Despite her small stature, she often spoke in a loud voice. She also thought very highly of her position as manager of the Freezis Foundation Firm's Enbizaka branch, and took pride in her work. Because of this, she was devoted to the business, working to expand it and lobbying for the opening of Jakoku's ports. Due to this devotion, Perrié was frustrated by Jakoku's isolationist policy and made efforts to have it abolished.

Aside from this, Perrié was particularly daring, not being intimidated by the Crimson Robed Masses and attempting to catch a mermaid at dusk. She also considered herself a member of the Freezis family due to their distant relations, and took to heart the motto of never giving into intimidation. Despite her seemingly aggressive temperament, Perrié was a compassionate woman, investing large amounts of money for the restoration of Enbizaka.

Skills and Abilities
As a member of the Freezis Foundation, Perrié was an expert at business, able to expand the company's foreign trade with Jakoku despite the nation's isolationist policy. She was also a capable diplomat, able to strike business partnerships with local businesses despite not being fluent in the Jakokuese language. In spite of her petite stature, Perrié was quite athletic, able to run sizable distances and carry heavy objects.

Character Connections
Kai Miroku: Perrié's business partner. Doing business with Kai, Perrié maintained a friendly relationship with the man, chatting amicably with him about both business and personal matters.

Conceptualization and Origin

 * Perrié is inspired by American commodore Matthew C. Perry, the admiral who forced Japan to open its harbors to the rest of the world; interestingly, her initials are the same as Perry's but reversed.
 * Her surname, Marlon, is derived from Mammon, the patron demon of Greed.

Curiosity

 * Perrié is described as being petite and having a child-like appearance.

Appearances

 * Deadly Sins of Evil: The Tailor of Enbizaka (first appearance)