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{{image|Ishar Endsheet.jpg|side=right|width=250px|[[Tezim]], the god-priest of Tukar}}
 
The people of Tukar are typically brown-skinned and have black hair. Their clothes have colours similar to Azish patterns. The cloth is thicker and coarser then Azish clothing. Their outfits are also more enveloping then Azish clothing and have braided tassels that hang low from the waist. This style is common in the south east of Makabak.{{book ref|sa4|30}}
 
The Tukari wear colouredcolored bracelets, Dalinar thinks they have religious significance, although he’s uncertain.{{citebook ref|sa4|98}}
 
The Tukari are renowned across Roshar for their mercenaries, their perfumes and their jewellery.{{citebook ref|sa4|98}}
 
There are many herdsmen in Tukar.{{citebook ref|sa4|111}}
 
Tukar is most likely named after Tuk, the Tukari word for the Herald Tanelenat.{{citebook ref|sa4|98}}
 
=== Government and Religion ===
The Tukari are highly militaristic, with the country itself being named after [[Talenelat|Taln]]. Tukar itself has numerous [[Soulcaster]]s, which it has put to good use in Eighty's War.{{book ref|sa2|i|14}} It is not known if they have any [[Shardblade]]s or [[Shardplate]], though their military is considered highly capable.{{book ref|sa3|24}}
 
The Tukari Soldiers in Tezim’s army don’t wear proper uniforms, they are seen wearing hogshide battle leathers with hardened cuirasses painted a dark blue. Most of them are armed with spears, though some of them have steel swords.{{book ref|sa4|111}}
 
The Tukari Military is highly mobile with [[Ishar]] being able summon perpendicularities and hop in and out of Shadesmar.