Kuiju

deceptive opportunistic shrewd distrustful dismissive

Kuiju's signature accessory includes a pet monkey perched on his shoulder, which is a separate entity from Kuiju himself (see 'Kuiju's Monkey Companion' for details).

4 appearances

Mongol criminal underworld and caravan theft

Also known as: The Monkey-Shoulder Thief, Tegana's Mercenary, Kuiju the Thief, Kuiju of the Silk Road, One-Eyed Kuiju

Kuiju's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

4 moments

S1E18 · Rider From Shang-Tu

Tegana commissions Kuiju for tomb raid

Surface: Confident, slightly mocking, but alert. Internal: A mix of excitement at the prospect of easy gold and wariness—he knows Tegana is dangerous, and he’s not fully committed until the gold is in his hand. There’s a hint of adrenaline, the thrill of the deal.

Kuiju, a one-eyed mercenary with a monkey perched on his shoulder, leans against a stable post, his eye patch casting a shadow over his sharp gaze. He negotiates with Tegana …

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S1E19 · Mighty Kublai Khan

Ping-Cho’s theft and Ian’s TARDIS discovery

Neutral but firm, focused on resolving the confusion at the way station. His emotional state is one of professional detachment, as he addresses the theft and misdirection with a sense of duty rather than personal investment.

The real caravan driver arrives at the way station, exposing Kuiju’s deception. He presents his legitimate authorization document, contradicting Wang-Lo’s forged papers and confirming that the TARDIS is en route …

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S1E19 · Mighty Kublai Khan

Ping-Cho’s theft and Ian’s TARDIS revelation

Opportunistic glee—Kuiju thrives on the chaos, his emotions driven by the thrill of the scam and the ease of his theft, with no remorse for Ping-Cho's plight or the TARDIS's true value.

Kuiju, disguised as a caravan driver, swindles Ping-Cho out of her last coin with false promises of passage to Samarkand. He then steals the TARDIS from the stables using forged …

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S1E19 · Mighty Kublai Khan

Wang-Lo’s forged document exposed in Tardis theft

Smug and opportunistic—he relishes the chaos he creates, taking Ping-Cho’s coins with little remorse and using the forged document to cover his tracks. His absence by the time the truth is revealed highlights his role as a catalyst for the unraveling of Wang-Lo’s lies.

Kuiju is the architect of the theft, posing as a caravan driver to rob Ping-Cho of her coins and steal the TARDIS. His demeanor is dismissive and opportunistic, taking Ping-Cho’s …

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Affiliation

Mongol Bandits (Tegana's Military Faction)

Rival Mongol Warfare, Caravan Ambushes, and Subversion