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'''Au-nak''' is a [[Natan]] man who visited the the [[Alethi]] warcamps on the [[Shattered Plains]].{{book ref|twoksa1|54}} The high form of his name is '''Nak-ali'''.

Au-nak grew up in a devoutly Vorin family, with strong trade connections with the Alethi.{{book ref|twoksa1|54}} As an adult, Au-nak visited the Shattered Plains in {{Rosharan date|1173}} as a visiting dignitary from elsewhere, perhaps [[New Natanan]]. Au-nak was [[Brightlord]] [[Hatham]]'s guest, as they were negotiating a contract. During one of [[Elhokar]]'s parties, Hatham spoke with subservience and respect in their conversation, but in reality he was manipulating Au-nak for some unknown purpose. Hatham had one of his [[ardent]]s insult Au-nak during the conversation, to the point where Au-nak left in anger. Hatham hoped that when he followed Au-nak and persuaded him to still agree to the contract, Au-nak would not be suspicious that Hatham agreed so easily to Au-nak's terms.

Au-nak has white hair, like all Natans, but he dyes two locks of his hair red.{{book ref|twoksa1|54}} He keeps them braided and hung near his cheeks. He speaks airily, elongating the "oh" and "ah" sounds in his words.

Au-nak, and his family, are devoutly [[Vorin]], although it is unknown how much of their devotion is only for the trade opportunities with the Alethi their faith provides.{{book ref|twoksa1|54}} Au-nak is an outspoken person with strong beliefs. For instance, he claims that the [[Order of Talenelat]], Highprince [[Dalinar Kholin]]'s [[devotary]], is for lesser people. He is rather cynical about religion, he believes that every conflict, regardless of professed purpose, is economic in nature. For instance, Au-nak believes that that the [[Eighty's War]] was not over religion, but over the fact that [[Sesemalex Dar]], which Au-nak believes to be a [[Dawncity]], is a great port.