Calgara was a heroic figure among the Shandians, living around 400 years ago when Upper Yard was still part of Jaya. He formed a friendship with the explorer Montblanc Norland, an ancestor of Montblanc Cricket. After his death, a statue was erected in his honor to forever remind the Shandians of his strength and bravery. Calgara had a daughter named Musse, and Wiper is his direct descendant.
Calgara was known for his quick reactions and strong adherence to his people's traditions. He was initially very distrustful of strangers. However, his personality transformed after meeting Norland, leading him to reconsider many of his views about the world. One significant change was his dismissal of the concept of gods, including the Skypieans' "God," after realizing that his own deity was actually a giant snake.
