Eishia
Healer & Medical Specialist
Affiliation: Cleaners / Independent Practitioner
Character Overview
Eishia is one of the most unique and valuable members of the Cleaners organization. Unlike most Givers who use their abilities to create weapons, Eishia has mastered the rare art of using Vital Instruments for healing and medical purposes. In the harsh environment of The Pit where injuries are common and medical supplies are scarce, her skills make her indispensable to the survival of countless people.
Calm, compassionate, and highly intelligent, Eishia serves as the moral center of Team Akuta. Her gentle demeanor contrasts sharply with the violence and chaos of The Pit, yet she possesses an inner strength that allows her to face the wasteland's horrors without losing her humanity. She believes that every life has value, even in a world that seems designed to prove otherwise.
Background & History
Origins as a Healer
Eishia's past before joining the Cleaners is shrouded in mystery, though hints suggest she once worked in The Sphere's medical facilities. Her extensive knowledge of anatomy, medicine, and surgical techniques far exceeds what could be learned in The Pit's harsh conditions. Some speculate she was a doctor or medical researcher who was cast down for reasons she refuses to discuss.
What is known is that she discovered her abilities as a Giver shortly after arriving in The Pit. While most new Givers instinctively create weapons for self-defense, Eishia's first Vital Instrument was a set of medical tools. This unusual manifestation of Giver powers reflects her fundamental nature—even in the face of danger, her first thought was how to help others rather than how to fight.
Joining the Cleaners
Eishia initially worked as an independent healer, traveling between The Pit's scattered settlements and treating anyone who needed help, regardless of their ability to pay. This nomadic lifestyle brought her into contact with the Cleaners, who were impressed by both her skills and her dedication to helping others.
Enjin personally recruited her to Team Akuta, recognizing that a dedicated healer would dramatically improve the team's survival rate. Eishia agreed on the condition that she would maintain her independence to treat anyone who needed help, not just Cleaners. This arrangement has worked well, as her reputation as a skilled and compassionate healer has actually helped the Cleaners build relationships with various communities throughout The Pit.
Personality & Traits
Strengths
- •Medical Expertise - Extensive knowledge of healing and medicine
- •Compassion - Genuine care for all living beings
- •Calm Under Pressure - Maintains composure in emergencies
- •Unique Giver Abilities - Rare healing-focused Vital Instruments
Weaknesses
- •Pacifist Nature - Reluctant to fight even in self-defense
- •Emotional Burden - Takes every death personally
- •Limited Combat Ability - Focuses on healing over fighting
- •Mysterious Past - Her secrets could be exploited
Core Philosophy
Eishia believes that preserving life is the highest calling, even in a world as brutal as The Pit. Her philosophy can be summarized in her own words: "Every person discarded by The Sphere still has value. My job is to help them see that value in themselves."
This belief drives her to treat everyone equally, whether they're Cleaners, criminals, or ordinary survivors. She sees her healing abilities as a responsibility, not just a skill, and believes that showing compassion in The Pit's harsh environment is an act of rebellion against the cruelty of The Sphere.
Abilities & Skills
Healing Vital Instruments
Eishia's primary Vital Instruments are a set of medical tools that she can create from various materials. These include:
- Surgical Implements - Scalpels, forceps, and needles with perfect precision
- Healing Salves - Medicinal compounds created from processed trash materials
- Diagnostic Tools - Instruments that help identify injuries and illnesses
- Bandages and Sutures - Medical supplies materialized from fabric scraps
Her ability to create healing-focused Vital Instruments is extremely rare among Givers. Most Givers' powers naturally manifest as weapons because their survival instincts dominate. Eishia's healing focus reflects her exceptional mental discipline and her fundamental nature as a caregiver.
Medical Knowledge
Beyond her Giver abilities, Eishia possesses extensive medical knowledge that rivals or exceeds that of Sphere doctors. She can perform complex surgeries with improvised tools, diagnose rare conditions, and create effective treatments from The Pit's limited resources. Her understanding of human anatomy and physiology is encyclopedic.
Resourcefulness
Working in The Pit has taught Eishia to make do with whatever materials are available. She can identify medicinal properties in unexpected places—certain types of trash can be processed into antibiotics, specific metals can be sterilized for surgical use, and even some Trash Beast components have healing applications when properly prepared.
Emotional Intelligence
Eishia excels at reading people and understanding their emotional states. This skill helps her provide not just physical healing but psychological support. Many patients find her presence calming, and she has a talent for saying exactly what someone needs to hear to maintain hope in desperate situations.
Key Relationships
Team Akuta
Eishia serves as Team Akuta's medical officer and moral compass. She has a close, almost familial relationship with all team members. Enjin respects her judgment and often consults her on matters beyond medicine. Zanka appreciates her calm presence as a counterbalance to the team's more aggressive members. Riyo sees her as a confidante who won't judge her past.
Rudo Surebrec
Eishia takes a special interest in Rudo, seeing in him a kindred spirit—someone who was cast down unjustly and is trying to maintain their humanity despite The Pit's harshness. She becomes a mentor figure to him, teaching him that strength isn't just about fighting ability. Their relationship is warm and supportive, with Eishia often providing the emotional support Rudo needs to continue his quest for justice.
The Pit's Communities
Eishia is beloved throughout The Pit's various settlements. Her reputation as a skilled and compassionate healer who treats everyone equally has made her a trusted figure across different factions. This network of goodwill often provides the Cleaners with valuable information and safe havens.
Role in the Story
Eishia serves multiple important functions in the narrative. On a practical level, she keeps the main characters alive, healing their injuries after battles and providing medical support during missions. Her healing abilities allow the story to maintain tension in combat scenes while ensuring that beloved characters can survive serious injuries.
More importantly, Eishia represents the possibility of maintaining one's humanity and values even in the most brutal circumstances. While other characters adapt to The Pit by becoming harder and more violent, Eishia proves that compassion and healing can be just as powerful as combat prowess. Her presence reminds both the characters and the audience that The Pit doesn't have to define who you are.
As the series progresses, Eishia's mysterious past and her reasons for being in The Pit become increasingly important to the main plot. Her connections to The Sphere's medical establishment may hold keys to understanding the true relationship between the two worlds.
Character Development
Early Series
Initially presented as a purely supportive character, Eishia seems almost too good to be true—endlessly patient, always compassionate, never showing anger or frustration. This makes her seem somewhat one-dimensional at first, more of an ideal than a real person.
Mid Series
As the story progresses, cracks appear in Eishia's serene facade. We see her struggle with the emotional toll of her work—the patients she can't save, the injuries that are beyond even her abilities to heal. She reveals that her pacifism isn't weakness but a conscious choice, and that maintaining her compassion in The Pit requires constant effort and sacrifice.
Later Development
Later episodes explore Eishia's past and the reasons she left The Sphere. Her backstory adds depth to her character and explains her unwavering commitment to healing. She's forced to confront situations where her pacifist ideals conflict with the need to protect those she cares about, leading to significant character growth.
Trivia & Fun Facts
- •Eishia's name is derived from the word "healer" in an ancient language, reflecting her role and purpose.
- •She maintains a detailed medical journal documenting every patient she treats, including their injuries, treatments, and outcomes.
- •Her healing Vital Instruments glow with a soft, warm light—unlike the harsh, aggressive appearance of most combat-focused instruments.
- •Eishia has successfully treated over 1,000 patients since arriving in The Pit, an impressive feat given the limited resources.
- •She's one of the few characters who can calm Riyo when the former assassin has nightmares about her past.
Related Characters
Rudo Surebrec
Protagonist
A young Giver with the unique ability to transform any object into a Vital Instrument.
Enjin
Team Akuta Leader
The mysterious yet reliable leader who discovered Rudo in The Pit.
Riyo Reaper
Former Assassin
A cheerful yet deadly member of Team Akuta.