Niranira (XC2)

Niranira is a character in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. He is a member of the Argentum Trade Guild's Intelligence Division, the Special Audit Bureau (SAB).

Chapter 4
Niranira is first seen stalking the party as they enter Alba Cavanich, being almost found out by Dromarch. Afterwards, he interrupts the fight between Special Inquisitor Mòrag and the party, the former recognizing him as a member of the Argentum guild's Intelligence Division. Niranira explains the situation and vouches for Poppi's innocence. Dromarch mentions he had a feeling they were followed, to which Niranira apologizes, explaining he had been auditing the Argentum Trade Guild.

Chapter 6
Following the events at the Old Factory, loses his place as Argentum's Chairman to the benefit of Niranira who is appointed as the guild's Acting Chairman. As a consequence, he attends the peace talks between Mor Ardain and Uraya, after both of them nearly went to war against each other in Temperantia, as the guild's representative and a neutral party.

After 's responsibility in the attack on the Urayan army is brought up, and Zeke's subsequent testimony, he confirms the organization's involvement, citing that Chairman Bana gave them "some kind of supplies", believing them to be a great number of military supplies.

Afterwards, he continues to track former Chairman Bana. As a consequence, he interrupts Mòrag and Emperor Niall's discussion about Uraya's demands, citing an emergency. Mòrag later reveals to the party that Niranira informed them that Bana planned to intrude on the summit of nations and assassinate both Emperor Niall and Queen Raqura, wishing to cause a war. Additionally, Niranira asked that the incident be solved covertly so as to not cause harm to Argentum's reputation.

After Bana fails to assassinate both the Emperor and the Queen using Giga Rosa, and following his arrest, Niranira remains as the Argentum Trade Guild's Acting Chairman for the time being. He swears to undo Bana's influence and change the way the guild works, cleaning up its dealings. He also continues to investigate on Bana's shady dealings at the same time.

Lore

 * As Acting Chairman, Niranira orders the guild's merchant to practice fair prices for their customers, a policy criticized by some of them who miss Bana and Don Dondon allowing them to use any means necessary to reap profits.

As an NPC
Once all quests involving Niranira are completed, he can be found in the room with the running wheel accessible from Goldmouth Flight Deck in Goldmouth, Argentum Trade Guild.

Quests

 * Bana's Revenge
 * Bana's Secret Treasure

Locations

 * He can, at first, be found in Mor Ardain around the elevators connecting Alba Cavanich to the Cargo Transportation Zone, near Kedeigh Gate.
 * Afterwards, he can be found at the entrance to during Lila's attack on the capital.
 * During the entirety of, he can be found in his secret base in the Old Factory.
 * During the main story quest Bana the Schemer, he can be found at in Goetuis Port, Indol, in front of the Ardainian Battleship.
 * Once the party reaches Tantal, he can be found in the Chairman's Room, in Goldmouth.
 * While he gives the quest Bana's Secret Treasure, he can be found in Bana's Bedroom.
 * While he gives the quest Bana's Revenge, he moves back to the Chairman's Room.

Trivia

 * In Japanese, Niranira is voiced by Yasunori Masutani, who also voices Rhadallis in ''Torna ~ The Golden Country.
 * In English, Niranira is voiced by Jimmy Livingstone, who served as a voice director for Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Future Connected, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, and Future Redeemed.