Nick Kempin served as a member of the United States Navy Reserves and was the Drama editor for East High School's yearly creative writing magazine. In 2020 they earned their Bachelor's degree in East Asian Studies and have acted as an advisor on several fan projects related to Legend of the Five Rings. Currently they work as a Middle school teacher in Utah. They are an avid pen and paper player, as well as an overall gamer. This love for fantasy and adventure led to them creating the Naodica setting and seeking to share it with the world.