Savonigar was a male Nausicaan who lived in the 24th century. He was known for being an atypical Nausicaan, and would never become excitable or irritable. Unlike others of his race, he would never draw his dagger if someone insulted him, instead killing the individual later. Among his peers on Nausicaa, he was known as "Venolar" ("snowblood"). When Savonigar reached the Age of Majority, he joined the Nausicaan military. He learned much while serving, but later left and became a bounty hunter, although not for money, glory or for sadism, as Savonigar considered himself a professional.