Shameen (in the Katta language "He of the Lion") is an enterprising Katta who has been the proprietor of several inns throughout the land. Open-minded and welcoming of outsiders, Shameen provides hospitality to all peoples and is also a very good source of information when speaking of his people and life in Shapeir. He is the husband of Shema, and a cousin of Sharaf, the uncle of Scoree and the nephew of Kiram. He is a generous Katta, and enjoys listening to others. He is of the oldest and finest ancestry of the Katta people. He is also a limited magic user (as he was seen casting a spell on the hero to change his clothes).