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• Portia Sulla  + (Lady Portia has a reputation among those w …
  Lady Portia has a reputation among those who know her name without having to think about it. For the soldiers under her command, her name is synonymous with harsh rigidity. She's not afraid to spend lives to achieve her objectives, and with the number of slaves that Cardia has available she's been very successful in most of her objectives. She nows the term acceptable losses and she start every battle with the precise number already calculated. She is that cold, calculating sort. But that's not to say that frigid precision is all that there is to Lady Portia. She's been said to be a gracious hostess and takes care to keep up with the latest of fashions. She even likes to set trends, favoring wigs of colored - often unnatural colored - variety. So she's got at least some spirit for fun and games.
  ot at least some spirit for fun and games.)
• Skye Blackshore  + (Lady Skye Blackshore has a firm resilience …
  Lady Skye Blackshore has a firm resilience in her voice that shows that despite her young age, she knows her mind and isn't afraid to say it. While not the most conventional of ladies, she will respect her elders provided they respect her and tries to follow social niceties. Razor sharp wit and keen mind are her hallmarks. When she's working on a project, nothing gets in her way.
  ing on a project, nothing gets in her way.)
• Gogil redreef  + (Laid back and chill in pretty much all thi …
  Laid back and chill in pretty much all things. Except when it comes to money. The Arvum dictionary on the word tightwad might include a picture of Gogil. It's not that he is exactly adverse to spending money, but does one really need to spend that silver on 21316 bottles of some obscure rum from some far off land? No. It's better kept safe or doing some good, like earning more money. He's an easy conversationalist and can shift streams seemingly on a whim, but if the subject gets to difficult he tends to stutter. Even years of work it will sometimes come out, usually when presented in front of a woman he has keen interest in. Some find it endearing but more often then not it has whatever lady he is trying to woo turned off. He doesn't take it personally, how could he? He know he's not everyone's cup of tea, but that doesn't mean you should hide. He likes to hear people laugh even if it's at the expense of his own (mis)adventures.
  at the expense of his own (mis)adventures.)
• Lance Moore  + (Lance prides himself in being Knightly in …
  Lance prides himself in being Knightly in all things: he is quick to pull out chairs for ladies, hold doors, even let his cloak be trampled on in puddles if absolutely necessary. His bows are perfect and he's courteous to a fault. For Lance the idea of being a knight is about the performance of knightliness as much, if not more than it is about cutting down foes with a sword. Here in the city of Arx, surrounded by beautiful young women who have been so wrongly been exposed to the callus and low mannered aspects of society it is even more vital that he strive to do just that.
  more vital that he strive to do just that.)
• Lanei Crucible  + (Lanei is generally described by those who …
  Lanei is generally described by those who know her well or work with her often as warm, funny, and even generous. She is certainly polite to the average citizen she comes across as one would expect of a shrewd businesswoman. However she comes with darker, more complicated facets. Deep beneath the general decorum of the woman runs a core sharp as steel and just as vicious to those who she deems worthy of it. Her temper is usually kept in check but when it is not it rages as hot as any fire, shakes as suddenly as any storm. She has a deep enthusiasm for life even when it sends trials her way. She loves to yearn, to long, to create, to inspire, to love, and when able to bask in the decadent side of life. She is, by anyone's estimation, very focused on her dreams.
  's estimation, very focused on her dreams.)
• Lasalle Fontblanc  + (Lasalle is quiet, empathetic and generally …
  Lasalle is quiet, empathetic and generally a calming presence. He seems to truly care for people and make an effort to see that people are treated fairly. He believes in the value of hard work and has a strong work ethic of his own. His father is a well known craftsman in Roseward and so he has a deep appreciation for talent and skill in the visual arts. His father always told him that regardless of what he chose to be in life, to endeavor to be the best at it. It?s advice he's taken to heart. Justice, equality, truth and beauty are what drive him, and those he feel exemplify these qualities will find a steadfast and loyal friend in him.
  find a steadfast and loyal friend in him.)
• Lasha Khozheer  + (Lasha, while shrewd in his dealings is wel …
  Lasha, while shrewd in his dealings is well known for his harsh temper, strictness in corporate punishment, and near stubborn cling to such virtues as loyalty, commitment, and dominance in dealings. He's loud, considered a braggard by some, and his judgment of people tends to be swift, setting a low bar until proven otherwise. As he is in his older age he doesn't tend to suffer the foolishness of youth, even if his own behavior may be foolish at times. He never chooses to spare the rod, else he may spoil the child, or in his case those beneath him, which either fosters respect with those who work for him, or makes quiet enemies of others. Being a mirrormask, he is rather relaxed in what is considered sinful, recognizing it and yet not faulting others for their choices, being very much practical and representing the more libertine approach that Lycenes and others in the area have. However, he is quick to condemn those who shame themselves in public by their actions choosing to subscribe to the idea that if you get caught you deserve what's coming to you.
  t caught you deserve what's coming to you.)
• Lazarus Mercier  + (Lazarus is a man used to getting what he w …
  Lazarus is a man used to getting what he wants and enjoying the finer things in life. As the eldest son of a wealthy merchant, his aspirations and desires are not unusual or unfounded. He was groomed from a young age to take up the business after his father, and he fully intends on making Mercier wine on par with the legendary wines of the Lyceum. He is used to being doubted; it only emboldens him more. He lacks the experience of his father, but has the skillset which could very well get him to his goal with the right contacts. He has an innate sense of when to speak, how to speak and what to say, and when to keep quiet. Whether it is supplication, accusation, cajolery, exuberance, scorn, tears, complaint, and perhaps even the hint of threat - this talent can be used to manipulate, wound or dominate others when needed. Interjections are often anticipated before they could be spoken, and the few which are not are met with more amusement than annoyance. Lazarus is health-conscious and very concerned with nutrition and hygiene. He avoids consuming meat and takes careful measures not to get inebriated which has sometimes earned him the scorn of his male peers (and it has ironically made him a lightweight). He has a slight tendency to be a perfectionist when it comes to his handiwork, but not to a crippling extent.
  handiwork, but not to a crippling extent.)
• Leana Folan  + (Leana is a very quiet person often losing …
  Leana is a very quiet person often losing herself in her work. When she isn't pounding on a piece of iron she prefers to keep herself company and stay in the warm sanctuary of her home. She loves helping others since she knows what she needed to achieve to get to where she is now even if that help is often adorned by the foul words of a person grown up far from civilization. She is not the most talkative of people and the lack of social interaction shows in her behavior crude and uneducated would many say but the truth is she just never learned how to have a real conversation with people except for her family who are the only people she trusts.
  family who are the only people she trusts.)
• Leda Harrow  + (Leda is a kind young woman, who tries to h …
  Leda is a kind young woman, who tries to help everyone around her. She firmly believes that everyone has good in their being, and seeks to access that good. She tends to do anything she can to help, even if there is no gain for herself in doing so. She will speak to everyone, help anyone, and attempt to befriend everyone that she can. She is a very open-book kind of girl, constantly trying her best to follow in the footsteps of her mother. Her morals are very grey--there is no real right or wrong because one must consider the motivations behind the actions, always, before passing judgement.
  actions, always, before passing judgement.)
• Leena Igniseri  + (Leena is precariously curious like most in …
  Leena is precariously curious like most in the Igniseris line, however her curiosity relates to a burning obsession with creativity and creation. With design and redesign. Like many of the Igniseris she is beautiful, charming, and unlike most she doesn't know what to do with this beauty nor charm. She is interested in how things work, and how she can make them better. Brilliant beyond measure her mind has gears always working. She is most excited when building, crafting, designing. When encountering something new or learning something new she can be downright enigmatic. In other people she looks for things that are different, preferring artistic style versus the static. Someone different than she expects excites her, and she can seem disinterested when working on something, but when focused on someone that holds her interest she can be quite attentive.
  s her interest she can be quite attentive.)
• Leonidas Thrax  + (Leonidas is, by characteristics only, an a …
  Leonidas is, by characteristics only, an aggressive and intense person. He treats everything like a battlefield. But, at the same time, he's jovial, witty, and always enjoys drinking everyone under the table when he can. He's loud to the point of being obnoxious and he's brave to the point of being stupid. Inwardly, he's calculating, compassionate, and he bears the qualities of a leader. If you ask him to make the hard decision, he will.
  sk him to make the hard decision, he will.)
• Leta Broadbent  + (Leta is more often encountered as an outgo …
  Leta is more often encountered as an outgoing, charming peacock, strutting and preening about in clothes spendier than her lowly station should allow, if not always in fashion. She's a dependable, strong soldier, but still, at times, rash and prone to heroics. What coin she earns by her sword is gone in the blink of an eye, generously sown across inns, taverns, assorted peddlers of baubles to be offered to would-be lovers, and clothiers. The clothes, at least, Leta gets to keep.
  The clothes, at least, Leta gets to keep.)
• Lethe Tyde  + (Lethe feels deeply, not just her own emoti …
  Lethe feels deeply, not just her own emotions but those around her. She can be caught up in the tide of a boisterous gathering, drunk on just the force of the merriment about her, or be brought to tears by the heart break of a complete stranger. She sails from calm to storm and back again, embracing pain and pleasure equally and unflinchingly in others. It is this that allows her to help where others may not, trained as a healer, when bandages and tinctures fail she understands the value of simply sitting and holding someone's hand, or listening to their final words. Small gestures can have great impact. Lethe is also inhumanely patient, she gives others room to speak their needs or act as they might, in no rush to interfere unless it is necessary. She understands that change for better or worse, comes slowly.
  change for better or worse, comes slowly.)
• Levian Neri  + (Levian is a man that has a personal relati …
  Levian is a man that has a personal relationship with time. Some days he feels it slipping away and he's suddenly driven to do something he's been putting off. Other days he'll say the flow is slow enough that he can take a day to just enjoy the sun or sit by the fire. It leaves him moving through, what to outsiders, looks like states of manic productivity mingled with laconic procrastination. But it works for Levian and seems to keep him happy. He's a man of simple pleasures and keeps away from intrigue as much as he can. He'd rather think of all men and women as friends to share a drink with than have any of them as enemies. To share a drink and a story around a night time fire is the height of enjoyment for Levian.
  ire is the height of enjoyment for Levian.)
• Lexir Pravus  + (Lexir projects a calm, measured confidence …
  Lexir projects a calm, measured confidence - he knows what he's good at, what he's bad at, and what he's only decent at, and he acts accordingly. This can occasionally lapse into bull-headed stubbornness and arrogance, when challenged on one of the thing he just KNOWS he's good at, though he can usually calm himself down from it before too long. He's fairly easy-going and friendly as a rule however, comfortable with all sorts, willing to lend a hand or ready with a joke. A love of novelty and adventure has never left him, and sometimes the interests that he pursues with the same determination and zeal with which he defends his believed ability are spurred by frankly, nothing but whimsy. A patient and pensive man lies beneath this confident, sometimes goofy exterior however, an intelligence that understands that there are times for frippery and times for ruthlessness, that sees the necessity for intrigue and manipulation, however distasteful.
  gue and manipulation, however distasteful.)
• Lianne Pravus  + (Lianne is insatiably curious about the wor …
  Lianne is insatiably curious about the world and everything in it. She has all the ambition and cunning that her house is famous for, but is often distracted by any number of other academic pursuits at the same time, and is completely unsatisfied with anything less than a full answer. When not absorbed by one question or another, shes known for a razor wit that leaves many entirely unsure if theyre being complimented or insulted. In the times when she does turn her attention to politics and governance, its with a degree of competence that can be chilling.
  degree of competence that can be chilling.)
• Lianne Malespero  + (Lianne is insatiably curious about the wor …
  Lianne is insatiably curious about the world and everything in it. She has all the ambition and cunning that her house is famous for, but is often distracted by any number of other academic pursuits at the same time, and is completely unsatisfied with anything less than a full answer. When not absorbed by one question or another, shes known for a razor wit that leaves many entirely unsure if theyre being complimented or insulted. In the times when she does turn her attention to politics and governance, its with a degree of competence that can be chilling.
  degree of competence that can be chilling.)
• Samira Culler  + (Life in the Lowers has taught Samira to ad …
  Life in the Lowers has taught Samira to adjust her mood and responses based on the environment around her. Tough as nails, courteous, withdrawn - whatever necessity dictates. There is safety in being adaptable, she has learned. Those who manage to break past this ever-changing exterior are able to catch a more genuine glimpse of Samira. Her closest friends are rewarded with a well of compassion, fierce loyalty, and the company of a kind but quirky personality. She often manages to appear perfectly sociable and ordinary at first, but flashes of her eccentricity show themselves in small ways. She views the world with an artist's eye, inspiration sparked by even the most mundane aspects of life. Art has saved her, has pulled her back from the darkness that she feels looming; she is never so at peace as when she is engrossed in her artwork.
  e as when she is engrossed in her artwork.)
• Khloe Ulbran  + (Life is hard. Life is unpredictable. Life …
  Life is hard. Life is unpredictable. Life is unfair -- all truths that any schmuck that calls the slums of the Lower Boroughs their home knows all too well, but few would dare translate the suck into something so fabulously chic that it becomes something all their own - and fewer still do it all as well as Khloe. Truly, she is a joyful little thing, and the list of things that can rain on her parade are few and far between. Instead, hers is a mission to bring light into a world so very dark, no matter what it takes.
  rld so very dark, no matter what it takes.)
• Jaerith Keaton  + (Life is short and no one seems to apprecia …
  Life is short and no one seems to appreciate this more than Jaerith Keaton. Given that this is an unalterable fact, life being short, that is, Jaerith means to squeeze every ounce, every drop of *everything* out of each moment. If this means that someone might get their feelings hurt? Well, it is an experience for them to have and that only enriches their life, right? Right! In a word, Jaerith is greedy. Not for silver or clothes or pretty trinkets, though, certainly those are nice enough, but the truest currency is experience and there is very little that will keep Jaerith from experiencing something new.
  p Jaerith from experiencing something new.)
• Emara Grayhope  + (Life would probably be a whole lot easier …
  Life would probably be a whole lot easier for Emara if she hadn't been blessed with a terrible temper and a sharp tongue. While those traits got her into plenty of trouble when she was young, they've been mellowed over time. Though, if looks could kill, she'd have an even worse reputation than she already does. For all that her ability to eviscerate someone with words is well known, she's also considered kind in her way and wise. She's never really wrong in her observations even if she doesn't sugar coat them.
  tions even if she doesn't sugar coat them.)
• Inigo Malvici  + (Light hearted and good natured, Inigo is e …
  Light hearted and good natured, Inigo is easy to smile and even quicker to draw in an intriguing conversation. He is fascinated by life and all the indulgences that come with it. Every experience is a fascination worth indulging in deeply, to understand, to experience all it has to offer. Though, with a blade in his hand, be it a southern rapier, a pair of swift daggers of a vicious extended pike, his demeanor changes. He becomes focused and intent on his task, able to hone in on what is being asked of him.
  to hone in on what is being asked of him.)
• Leonaess Valeux  + (Like a breath of fresh air, Leonaess breez …
  Like a breath of fresh air, Leonaess breezes through life with an easy smile and melodic laugh. Believing that most everything can be fixed with just a bit of herbal tea, the right cookie or muffin, and excellent conversation. Choosing to take bad and arrange it in such a way that it becomes another cobweb to sweep away and tackle down. Given to nose crinkling giggles and cheek colouring blushes, she is a ray of sunshine in dark places.
  , she is a ray of sunshine in dark places.)
• Jeta Crown  + (Like all in her tribe, Jeta has a strong i …
  Like all in her tribe, Jeta has a strong independent streak that runs through her. Her demeanor is rough, often lacking the more refined graces and airs of those that grew up in civilized socitety, and she's all too frequent to speak her mind. She also has a healthy dose of skepticism that demands proof for even what might seem like common knowledge to most. For all this, the woman has a sharp mind and a friendly, easy-going manner, especially when around those she's familiar with.
  lly when around those she's familiar with.)
• Shyanne Eswynd  + (Like her brother she tends to slip off int …
  Like her brother she tends to slip off into a maddening rage, though with her she tends to channel it in her runs through the forest. Shyanne is most comfortable perched high in a treetop somewhere. She has a second nature when it comes to healing. This quiet girl relies heavy upon her family. Healer or Killer depends on the day, but she can do both efficiently and silently.
  she can do both efficiently and silently.)
• Sivard Grimhall  + (Like his father, "grim" is a word best use …
  Like his father, "grim" is a word best used to describe him, beyond more than just a family name. Although that's where most similarities end. Unlike most Thraxian fighters the eagerness to charge into the thick of things, weapon swinging, seems to be of a more secondary desire than a ruling impulse. Preferring instead to play the role of watcher; studying and observing, before moving to engage at a time of his own choosing and on his own terms. Wise is a word oft used to describe him, though his usually underhanded and unorthodox way of handling things, tends to lend a hand in "cunning" and "cruel" to be tossed around just as much. As far as loyalty goes, unless one happens to be family, or someone proven worthy of his trust, it is often best to step carefully around him.
  s often best to step carefully around him.)
• Gabriel Bisland  + (Like many of the older generation, Gabriel …
  Like many of the older generation, Gabriel tends to be a different person in public than in private, a habit he is staunchly unwilling to break. Commanding of presence and demeanor, he is a man of few words, and extremely decisive action, with a reputation as a gifted tactician and battlefield commander. However he disdains the intricacies of courtly politics, saying exactly what he thinks, and only when necessary. He has little patience for the meddlings of the youthful politics and makes it very clear he does not appreciate people involving him in such. Because of his history, and place previously at Alaric III's side, he often finds himself involved anyway. In private, with his friends, and beloved wife, he can sometimes relax, however, laughing with a rich laugh that resonates in the soul. He feels emotions intensely, but can control them impeccably, and keeps to the old traditions of etiquette whenever possible.
  traditions of etiquette whenever possible.)
• Vasile Corvini  + (Like many warriors, Vasile has little pati …
  Like many warriors, Vasile has little patience for the usual courtly blandishments and is more inclined to plain speaking. Yet, he has blunted his impetuousness over the last few years, ceasing to rely purely on his native talents. He is more inclined to a quiet reserve and attentive consideration than boasting frankly of his valorous endeavors.
  oasting frankly of his valorous endeavors.)
• Orelia Stonewood  + (Like most noblewomen, Orelia has been well …
  Like most noblewomen, Orelia has been well grounded in etiquette. Her charm, however, lies more in her approachable and amiable nature rather than veiled meanings and delicate courtier's airs. She is truly an open book, and seems to refrain from passing judgement on others. Light hearted banter comes easily to the young lady and offending her is nigh impossible. That is not to say she cannot be solemn when the occasion calls for it.. it's just rare she finds a situation entirely without some form of humor, even if it must be dark. Orelia has quite the reputation of being a troublemaker, especially within the Stonewood side of her family. From benign pranks, to setting her brother's diary pages to song, to getting into the occasional fight -- Orelia can be a difficult woman. She has her Arterius mother's free spirit and, while that ensures adoration from her father, she is considered something of a black sheep alongside her more stoic kinsmen.
  ck sheep alongside her more stoic kinsmen.)
• Orelia Mazetti  + (Like most noblewomen, Orelia has been well …
  Like most noblewomen, Orelia has been well grounded in etiquette. Her charm, however, lies more in her approachable and amiable nature rather than veiled meanings and delicate courtier's airs. She is truly an open book, and seems to refrain from passing judgement on others. Light hearted banter comes easily to the young lady and offending her is nigh impossible. That is not to say she cannot be solemn when the occasion calls for it.. it's just rare she finds a situation entirely without some form of humor, even if it must be dark. Orelia has quite the reputation of being a troublemaker, especially within the Stonewood side of her family. From benign pranks, to setting her brother's diary pages to song, to getting into the occasional fight -- Orelia can be a difficult woman. She has her Arterius mother's free spirit and, while that ensures adoration from her father, she is considered something of a black sheep alongside her more stoic kinsmen.
  ck sheep alongside her more stoic kinsmen.)
• Ludovic Frostheart  + (Like so many Northern men, Ludovic can be …
  Like so many Northern men, Ludovic can be a little rough around the edges sometimes. A little bit gruff when conversations wander into areas he doesn't like, he still usually manages to smooth it all over. He isn't one to hold a grudge, and is generally receptive to reconciliation even when things -do- get bad. He's been the 'face' of his tribe for years, doing the talking when dealing with other tribes or Compact merchants or scouts. Others might be better at the actual deal-making, but he often knows just how to sweeten the deal, and how to word things in his favour.
  eal, and how to word things in his favour.)
• Liliana Harthall  + (Lili's a quiet, reserved woman with hesita …
  Lili's a quiet, reserved woman with hesitation in her eyes. She's a bright jubilant woman with a smile in her heart and sunshine in her eyes. Lili is morose and damaged by recent tragedy in her family. She's all of these things, seen at different times under a layer of naive optimism that surely can't last.
  of naive optimism that surely can't last.)
• Lilith Melaeris  + (Lilith is a doer and not overly concerned …
  Lilith is a doer and not overly concerned with theory, abstract concepts or discussing global issues and their implications. She leaps before she looks, fixing her mistakes as she goes. She enjoys drama, passion and pleasure, not for emotional thrills, but because it's so stimulating to her logical mind. She's observant and makes critical decisions based on her immediate reality.{/{/As a girl, schooling was a challenge and her teachers would have to relax their regimented, lecturing approach to get Lilith to really begin to thrive. She was a rambunctious child and saw rules as optional always. As an adult, she struggles with these impulses. All authority is subject to her scrutiny. Does her compliance help her, her friends or their goals? If not, she's likely to rebel.{/{/Lilith is skilled in noticing small changes. She's able to read people, sometimes even seemingly able to pick up on hidden thoughts or motives most wouldn't notice. She can sometimes use these observations immediately, calling them out and asking questions, sometimes with little regard for sensitivity. If she isn't careful this bluntness can overwhelm more easily offended people. Feelings and emotions come second to facts and reality to Lilith. She has difficulty acknowledging and expressing her own feelings, even, except sometimes with close friends.
  even, except sometimes with close friends.)
• Lilyth Ulbran  + (Lilyth is a complex person with a complica …
  Lilyth is a complex person with a complicated personality. She loves to laugh and joke along with the rest, but she can turn serious at a moment's notice. She holds an icy presence about her, clearly indicating that she is not one to be trifled with. Yet, on a rare occasion, she can show such tenderness and kindness to the downtrodden.
  enderness and kindness to the downtrodden.)
• Gage Grimshaw  + (Little matters to Gage other than gaining …
  Little matters to Gage other than gaining coin and spending it on the superfluous things that catch his fancy. As a result, he can come off as an incredibly shallow person with little to drive him other than the thought of accruing a vast amount of wealth. While this seems to dominate his goals, he is a generally laid-back man on his off-time and very much an individual enamored with the fine life of drinking and partying. It is rare to ever find him truly angry. It is as if he has an incredible tolerance for the obstacles life throws.
  e tolerance for the obstacles life throws.)
• Nadia Nightgold  + (Living in the mountains can make a person …
  Living in the mountains can make a person hard, constantly surrounded by cold winds, icy snow, and unforgiving rock. Not so with Nadia. Her warm laughter can light up a room, and her appreciation of even the smallest of pleasures lends her an air of graciousness. Truly, she is delightful, and the list of things that elicit her beautiful smile is extensive, ranging from fresh-cut flowers to the sound of a dying shav'arvani's screams. Oh yes, Nadia could often be found leading war parties against those Abandoned on her borders that rebuke the Compact, because if there is one thing she loathes, it is the threat of losing those things that are precious to her. With her older brother dead and her father presumed so as well, Stonedeep is her most prized possession now, and she'll laugh and smile her way through any battle, be it bloody or social, to keep it safe.
  , be it bloody or social, to keep it safe.)
• Lonzio Nightgold  + (Lonzio exists at the intersection of South …
  Lonzio exists at the intersection of Southern-style cunning and Northern survivalism. Rather than lean into spirituality or martial skills, he relies on intellect and logical problem solving to navigate the complex challenges unique to the mountainous regions from which his family hails. For example, he advocates readily for reducing taxation on high-income earners as a means to stimulate expenditure... and if there's anything Lonzio has an appreciation for, its expenditure.
  has an appreciation for, its expenditure.)
• Brady Grayhope  + (Look, everybody needs somebody sometime, a …
  Look, everybody needs somebody sometime, and Brady's pretty good at becoming whatever's needed for any given situation. Manual labor? Check. Mercenary work? Why not? He loves hats! Arm candy? Okay, but shaving costs extra. Haze hookup? Sure, he can get that for you. Anything less savory, I mean why not, but it'll might cost you, because a night in the cells is so bad for the skin. Easygoing, wisecracking, friendly almost to a fault, he tries to stay mellow and keep on everybody's good side, and he can be irresistably innocuous. Of course, the ingenuous charm can be hard to turn off, and some people have gone so far as to say they find Brady obnoxious, which is just a heartbreaking thing to say.
  hich is just a heartbreaking thing to say.)
• Dariel Bisland  + (Lord Dariel Bisland's concerns are mainly …
  Lord Dariel Bisland's concerns are mainly aesthetic in nature. This might come off as very silly or trivial when compared to the dutiful glory-hounding of the rest of his kin... which is an incredibly hurtful thing to say and exactly why he's locked himself away in his rooms and refuses to come out ever again!
  rooms and refuses to come out ever again!)
• Dycard Blackshore  + (Lord Dycard Blackshore has an easy manner …
  Lord Dycard Blackshore has an easy manner that makes others like him. That joking tone and teasing eye flatters everyone. He knows his limits and respects those that do not find his brand of flirtation to their suiting. He just moves on to the next one without any hard feelings. However, underneath that gentlemen courtier's demeanor is an iron will, steadfast heart and tenacious survivor who does /whatever/ he needs to thrive and survive.
  /whatever/ he needs to thrive and survive.)
• Romulius Blackshore  + (Lord Romulius Blackshore is a hard man wit …
  Lord Romulius Blackshore is a hard man with a forceful personality that can be considered stubborn and brash to some. Others consider it empassioned and determined to a fault. He is hard because he has had to be for as long as he can remember first with his Father and then later fighting for his very survival quite literally. He still hasn't come all the way back yet, to the here and now, and maybe part of him never will. He is determined however to do whatever it takes for Blackshore to be rebuilt, to refuse to allow the story of his Family to end that day, and see it become better than it ever was.
  and see it become better than it ever was.)
• Victus Thrax  + (Lord Victus Thrax knows full well where hi …
  Lord Victus Thrax knows full well where his talents lay, and they most certainly do not involve flowery speeches or clever schemes. A laconic warrior favoring (brutally) direct solutions to problems, Victus seems to represent the barbaric warrior stereotype that enemies of House Thrax decry. But he's not a truly bloodthirsty man; he simply sees no good reason to put his soldiers at risk by being foolishly merciful with defeated (but not helpless) enemies and his grimly simple outlook on the proper treatment of enemies colors his treatment of them off the field. A fiercely loyal soldier well aware of his own limitations, Victus knows he has neither the training nor the temperment for machiavellian political leadership or for limp-wristed diplomacy that caters to perfumed weaklings. Enemies of House Thrax have called Victus joyless or humorless, but that's not entirely true; give him a bloodied sword in hand, a vanquished enemy on the field, and the cheers of soldiers around him and Victus will be all smiles. Since raising to his new position as Prince of the Maelstrom, Victus has shown marked change in how he deals with an everyday life. Complicated situations of rulership and those that deal with other individuals are more often handled with shockingly, a degree of diplomacy. Sometimes, even the barest hint of ‘tact’. The influence of his Valardin nee Grayson wife in encouraging leadership without an iron fist cannot be understated when it comes to matters of sovereignty. Though that has not changed the fact that he is at his core a simple man, with no filter for softer language nor his true opinions when in the company of strangers and those he’s familiar with. Perhaps most surprising is the fact that he seems to have adopted his own sense of humor, though it’s cuttingly dry and often too blunt to be enjoyed by those who do not share its taste. Most improperly is when it spreads to making light-hearted mockery of nobility itself. He takes his responsibilities with grim seriousness and drive, but he is no stranger to indulging in the fact that his power and status allows him to say and do things of ridiculously gauche proportions without the consequence of having a head-of-house punishing such behavior.
  g a head-of-house punishing such behavior.)
• Lorenzo Velenosa  + (Lorenzo's baseline is warmth: diplomatic d …
  Lorenzo's baseline is warmth: diplomatic due to native empathy, there seems to be something compassionate at his core, a wellspring of human kindness that can never run dry. This grants him an innate knack for certain kinds of diplomacy, especially those requiring empathy or the diffusion of tension. Generally innocuous, he is not a student of subtlety, and can be slow to catch implications, which can make him the butt of certain kinds of comedy, a joshing he takes generally in good stead. Innuendo flying over his head -- except for when comprehension dawns and he flusters, blushes and stammers -- is a good example of this. But really, Lorenzo's nature is that of a young man who honestly tries to think the best of people and find the silver lining in any dark cloud.
  find the silver lining in any dark cloud.)
• Lorenzo Redrain  + (Lorenzo's baseline is warmth: diplomatic d …
  Lorenzo's baseline is warmth: diplomatic due to native empathy, there seems to be something compassionate at his core, a wellspring of human kindness that can never run dry. This grants him an innate knack for certain kinds of diplomacy, especially those requiring empathy or the diffusion of tension. Generally innocuous, he is not a student of subtlety, and can be slow to catch implications, which can make him the butt of certain kinds of comedy, a joshing he takes generally in good stead. Innuendo flying over his head -- except for when comprehension dawns and he flusters, blushes and stammers -- is a good example of this. But really, Lorenzo's nature is that of a young man who honestly tries to think the best of people and find the silver lining in any dark cloud.
  find the silver lining in any dark cloud.)
• Lorien Keaton  + (Lorien is most at home in nature and worki …
  Lorien is most at home in nature and working with animals, accustomed to long stretches of quiet and solitary living. That isn't to say that he doesn't enjoy the company of others. He enjoys an easy camaraderie with those who care to take the time to talk to and get to know him. He can tend toward quiet and introspection, but has no trouble speaking his mind if he feels that he has something that needs saying.
  s that he has something that needs saying.)
• Lot Medraut  + (Lot can seem very simple: he enjoys money, …
  Lot can seem very simple: he enjoys money, fighting, and luxuries beyond what a normal peasant could otherwise expect. Not much prone to idealism, he is a pragmatist at heart. Gregarious and merry in his high moods, dour and destructive in his low moods, there are occasional hints of cunning that slip through his bluster, but Lot is one for whom the cover exists to judge the book.
  r whom the cover exists to judge the book.)
• Rufio Proscipi  + (Loud and boisterous, Rufio's personality i …
  Loud and boisterous, Rufio's personality is akin to a roaring bonfire. A lifelong soldier, Rufio learned long ago that life could be extinguished with an unlucky parry or by simple misfortune on the field, and as such, it is far too short and precious to spend wallowing in unhappiness. Not your typical lord, Rufio's filter is sometimes a bit nonexistent and he is known to speak his mind, right or wrong.
  s known to speak his mind, right or wrong.)
• Ivar Halfshav  + (Loud, odd, friendly, brutish, strange. All …
  Loud, odd, friendly, brutish, strange. All words used to describe Ivar, and none too incorrect. Though larger than life and savage, this nobleman turned wildman. He can be honorable and respectful, though in his own odd ways. He is a man of great sorrows and great joys, uninhibited in his emotions and feelings. But above all Ivar is a man that seeks to test his limits, his worth.
  that seeks to test his limits, his worth.)
• Raknorauth Frost  + (Loud, wild, and full of confidence, at fir …
  Loud, wild, and full of confidence, at first glance Raknorauth might well fit the stereotype of an uncivilized Shav. However, those who truly grow to know him soon discover the purity in his heart, and the earnest love he harbors for the people around him. He is the sort of man that faces each challenge with the fullness of his spirit. Uncivilized he may be, but he is also kind, brave, and possessed of a simple, child-like wonder at the miracles of the world.
  -like wonder at the miracles of the world.)
• Emilia de Lys  + (Love and adoration, for all her righteous …
  Love and adoration, for all her righteous fellows that stand in her rank and file, and for all those that seek her for protection, is the crux of Emilia's personality; And exactly because of this, her righteous fury and hatred for the apostate and heretic is boundless. Emilia is fiercely religious and single-minded in her purpose to protect its teachings and shield the Compact from evil, no matter where it may be-- within or without. But few are those who have seen her so, and many know her as someone who is honest, straight-forward, generous and graceful. Every day she treats like a blessing from the Gods, and every Creature with life she loves equally. She abhors violence, even though she is a master of it, and very rarely will she ever resort to it-- she will sooner run, hide or even prefer to be the one injured than injure another, in hopes of avoiding further aggression. However, should the cohorts of evil, the unrighteous or dishonorable, stand before her, she will not hesitate or show mercy. She strives to be the pillar of stability in every community she ventures into, and selflessly gives to accommodate all within. She never shares her reasons for why she does any of it, and just as surely, she shields the secrets of others.
  surely, she shields the secrets of others.)
• Emilia Godsworn  + (Love and adoration, for all her righteous …
  Love and adoration, for all her righteous fellows that stand in her rank and file, and for all those that seek her for protection, is the crux of Emilia's personality; And exactly because of this, her righteous fury and hatred for the apostate and heretic is boundless. Emilia is fiercely religious and single-minded in her purpose to protect its teachings and shield the Compact from evil, no matter where it may be-- within or without. But few are those who have seen her so, and many know her as someone who is honest, straight-forward, generous and graceful. Every day she treats like a blessing from the Gods, and every Creature with life she loves equally. She abhors violence, even though she is a master of it, and very rarely will she ever resort to it-- she will sooner run, hide or even prefer to be the one injured than injure another, in hopes of avoiding further aggression. However, should the cohorts of evil, the unrighteous or dishonorable, stand before her, she will not hesitate or show mercy. She strives to be the pillar of stability in every community she ventures into, and selflessly gives to accommodate all within. She never shares her reasons for why she does any of it, and just as surely, she shields the secrets of others.
  surely, she shields the secrets of others.)
• Calla Vaevici  + (Love your family. Love your country. Love …
  Love your family. Love your country. Love your people. There is no room in the Code for one's self, and Calla wishes she was better than she is, for even though she has memorized the lessons, she still is not comfortable with the eyes she gets from the woman in her mirror. Granted, she was never the best Vaevici, that honor reserved to literally ever other kinsmen of hers. The catch is that now they are dead, and Calla is the leader of those who remain, responsible for carrying her family's legacy. Even though her people are happy, Calla cannot convince herself. The Code demands perfection, and Calla has locked in her head her own worst judge. Sometimes the reprimands take the voice of her mother, sometimes her father's or siblings', but they always find something to use against her. Although she is personable, dignified and insightful to most, quite capable of hiding her own insecurities, truth is she might have lost her chance at sleeping soundly at night. This is her burden to bear, for her family, for her country and for her people.
  amily, for her country and for her people.)
• Lucaj Grimhall  + (Lucaj is as grim as his family name might …
  Lucaj is as grim as his family name might imply, though those who know him well claim that smiles can be observed on rare occasions. In public his words are few, and his humor is dry. He is a man of old traditions, and his manners are impeccable the better to never shame his house. Ribald jokes and other moments of misbehavior are saved for the company of his men.
  vior are saved for the company of his men.)
• Lucio Mandragora  + (Lucio is knows that his success as a perfo …
  Lucio is knows that his success as a performer is dependent upon the good will of the noble class, and so he has worked hard to learn how to charm them. Outgoing and gregarious, he enjoys wordplay as much as he enjoys singing and delights in witty conversation. He also, however, takes great pride in his art, and feels the effects of both praise and criticism sharply.
  ects of both praise and criticism sharply.)
• Lucius Winterstar  + (Lucius has pride to spare, though, he flau …
  Lucius has pride to spare, though, he flaunts it in a way that he merely comes off as confident over arrogant. He never second guesses what he is doing and barrels forward with his plans, once he has made the decision. He is quite the traditional man of the Thrax fealty and it shows. He firmly believes in women and men having separate roles in the grand scheme of things. He carries himself as a man use to being in control and little puts him in a place where he loses that aura. All this being part of him makes him seem like a cold, almost cruel man to those who can not get past his mannerism.
  those who can not get past his mannerism.)
• Ravna Culler  + (Luckbearer. Golden Child. Foxfriend. Jak o …
  Luckbearer. Golden Child. Foxfriend. Jak o' Crows. Whimsy. Hedonistic. A gambler and Fool. No one likes a braggart, but, Gods damn him...Ravna is -lucky-, and that good fortune has tainted everything about him, and his outlook on life. Light-hearted, and unable to take anything seriously - even violence - the world, life itself, has become a game, and he is rolling dice with Death...but the bastard keeps winning! In a room where everything is in its place, expect this man to enter and summarily mess it up. Or swipe a few things, that's happened more than once. SorryNotSorry.
  's happened more than once. SorryNotSorry.)
• Lucrezia Pravus  + (Lucrezia is the charming outsider, in all …
  Lucrezia is the charming outsider, in all her roguish glory and unhinged nigh-madness. She prefers to go where the tide of her desires takes her, where there is something worthy to be conquered, be it rival to be beat, a new record to be set, or a new lover to be won. She loves flourish and speeches, and has a soft spot for omens, folklore and verbal sparring. Intense and mercurial, her only constant is Pravus, the captain's true anchor. Outside loyalty to her family, she has no patience for pretty dresses, the right way of using dozens of silverware per meal and fake smiles. She cannot abide for fake compliments and will speak her mind, perpetuating the Pravus stereotype for being the source of many a scandal. Hard to rein in, she was born to be free.
  Hard to rein in, she was born to be free.)
• Luis Igniseri  + (Luis wants adventure, romance, and really …
  Luis wants adventure, romance, and really wild things! A born troublemaker who struggles forever with restraint, he wants his fingers in as many pies as possible. He yearns to distinguish himself for a future legacy of song and story, but doesn't have that clear an idea of how to do that. He occasionally struggles with chains of command, although not so much that he would come up against the bounds of his sworn oaths. He wants more than he has of pretty much everything with a kind of restless, whole-hearted, full-bodied lust for life.
  whole-hearted, full-bodied lust for life.)
• Luna Declan  + (Luna is known to go by the beat of her own drum, quite literally. However, her overall oddness can be endearing. She has a whimsical outlook on life and can be easily sidetracked with interesting items.)
• Lycoris Hawkmour  + (Lycoris is a generally quiet and contempla …
  Lycoris is a generally quiet and contemplative sort in public. Outwardly pleasant, she hides a deeply cynical and pragmatic personality and given the right circumstances she can also be fiercely loyal and caring. She prefers to think before acting, remaining a sea of calm in the eye of the storm. She is by no means cold; on the contrary her emotions tend to burn red hot and passionate given the right motivation even though her outward appearance suggests differently.
  r outward appearance suggests differently.)
• Lydia Nightgold  + (Lydia must have paid a lot of silver to th …
  Lydia must have paid a lot of silver to the Whispers in order to forge her into the coquettish, debonair, and impish young woman she is today from what she was in her youth. Back then, she allowed being the baby of the family to define her and may have caused a number of minor social embarrassments. These days, however, it seems she has been tempered with impeccable manners and refined social grace. The North would never allow her to be entirely broken, of course. She remains bold, outspoken, and shamelessly ambitious. Behind her flirtatious laughs and there is an eager and sharp diplomatic mind with a cutting wit and surprising business acumen.
  utting wit and surprising business acumen.)
• Lyonis Pravus  + (Lyonis is a man that invites abuse and ins …
  Lyonis is a man that invites abuse and inspires no confidence in others. An aura of weakness and frailty surrounds him and because of this others forget he is a venomous blackguard. Strength is not a word used when describing Lyonis but he does benefit from a lack of pride and a willingness to do the dirty work others avoid. Lyonis is loyal to his house and family and not much else. When interacting with those around him, he tends to speak in a quiet and unobtrusive tone. He tends to become attached to those who treat him with any sort of kindness but is usually too terrified of losing them to make to many demands of them.
  sing them to make to many demands of them.)
• Lyra Byrne  + (Lyra is a visionary dreamer, and it seems …
  Lyra is a visionary dreamer, and it seems that no matter the obstacles that are placed in the path of her ambitions, she prides herself in navigating her way through. She's quick to smile and slow to anger, amd if there's something she believes in, she believes in in passionately; be it a matter of politics or something more mundane like the ideal temperature at which to serve wine. Despite her young age she knows her mind and isn't afraid to speak it, stating her opinion and leaving it at that, and if someone really wants to argue the point they'll find themselves arguing it alone.
  they'll find themselves arguing it alone.)
• Lys de Lire  + (Lys is the kind of girl one could imagine …
  Lys is the kind of girl one could imagine saying something like: "Don't make eye contact with me if you don't want to fight." It isn't that she's unpleasant, she can be quite charming when she wants to be... But it's just that she'd prefer to argue or better yet fight! Unless there's something expensive of pretty involved. She's quite like a magpie: aggressive, but loving of shiny things.
  e: aggressive, but loving of shiny things.)
• Lys Velenosa  + (Lys is the kind of girl one could imagine …
  Lys is the kind of girl one could imagine saying something like: "Don't make eye contact with me if you don't want to fight." It isn't that she's unpleasant, she can be quite charming when she wants to be... But it's just that she'd prefer to argue or better yet fight! Unless there's something expensive of pretty involved. She's quite like a magpie: aggressive, but loving of shiny things.
  e: aggressive, but loving of shiny things.)
• Macario Malespero  + (Macario has questions and - charming to a …
  Macario has questions and - charming to a fault - he is most happy to tease the answers out of his unwary prey. His study of the law and the Thirteenth is really a study of people: how they work, their motivations and desires, and how they respond under stress. It is no accident that he chose a vocation that allows him to be compensated for prodding others and craft laws based on his observations. He thrives on new acquaintances; each has secrets to be unearthed. Macario is in every aspect meticulous, disciplined, canny, and circumspect. He knows he must earn nobility where others are handed it. Ambition makes him bold; intelligence makes him wise.
  kes him bold; intelligence makes him wise.)
• Macda Grayson  + (Macda loves to feel alive, and will go to …
  Macda loves to feel alive, and will go to almost any length to own that for herself. She's a fun-lover and a brawler, who loves nothing better than bare-fist, barefoot fighting or running around having adventures. She has a weakness for fine drink and fine jewelry that she uses to balance her rougher tendencies. Reckless, with a bluff vigor that makes her a nearly irresistible force, still her desire to be a trouble is less than her desire not to cut herself off from the family and the family fortune. It's a balance that she has learned well over the years, even if it did require a few close calls. Who doesn't love a good throwdown now and again? Well, lots of people, and Macda won't judge (much) -- she hurls herself at life full speed, no holds barred, and would prefer to let nothing at all stand in her way. Her favorite evening? Go out, drink whiskey, break a table over some guy's head, make a general mess of things -- then get herself cleaned up the next day with brightly colored outfits and rings of champagne silver to go out dancing. If there's anything she never learned, it's to pace herself. Life is just too damned short not to embrace with everything you have.
  t not to embrace with everything you have.)
• Maddox Deepwood  + (Maddox is a thoughtful man who listens mor …
  Maddox is a thoughtful man who listens more than he speaks. But when he does have something to add to a conversation he is animated and interested, brown eyes lighting up and his hands gesturing wildly as though to emphasize whatever point he's making. He is a man who wants to think about things - but after he does, he generally has something intelligent to say about them too. Insightful and interested in a broad range of topics, he rarely finds himself without something interesting to talk about no matter the company.
  sting to talk about no matter the company.)
• Madrien Daupenne  + (Madrien can actually be quite charming whe …
  Madrien can actually be quite charming when he puts his mind to it. By all accounts, he seldom chooses to do so. Rather, his bouts of likeability are sudden and brief, tending to end abruptly with the clink of another person's coin in his pouch. And the requisite paperwork neatly ordered and signed in all the necessary places, of course, since his mind, belying his appearance, thrives in system and order. His is a keen and perceptive intellect, barrelling down a direct line between the present circumstance and his preferred outcome, and it would require all the force of a nearly inhuman will to redirect it. Fortunately, he is also possessed of just such a will, and can, when necessary, make those changes. Often, he will even undertake to slightly conceal the very real disdain he feels towards a person who requires of him such an effort. Things, objects, such as numbers, may present a challenge but they do not constitute a problem. Presentation of a real problem requires an active agent, a 'person' if you will, and that person is always the absolute worst. He also possesses a dry, quiet wit that can manifest as sardonically as the rest of his personality, but displays it seldom enough that it cannot either be expected of him or accidentally humanize him.
  ected of him or accidentally humanize him.)
• Maeve Aisling  + (Maeve loves nature. She loves animals, the …
  Maeve loves nature. She loves animals, the plants and flowering things around her. She loves the strength found in trees, in mountains, and finds a city something of a child trying to hard to emulate what the earth creates naturally. The people in cities are confounding, confusing creatures and it makes her feel out of place on occasion. She doesn't exactly hate the other cultures, but more finds them completely confounding. She appreciates the artistry and beauty they try to create but can't help compare them to a patch of wildflowers in a forest glade. She gets frustrated easily, but knows how to keep herself calm, and work through things. She's extremely brilliant, and she uses that to adapt, even if she doesn't quite fit in.
  o adapt, even if she doesn't quite fit in.)
• Magden Rubino-Zaffria  + (Magden is open and warm, her smiles and la …
  Magden is open and warm, her smiles and laughter ready things. Sometimes. Other times, she's sarcastically canny with a cutting wit. Still others, she seems to have no emotions at all, observes people with intense and scientific rigor, and is rather cautious about personal interaction. Sometimes she's just bizarre.
  nteraction. Sometimes she's just bizarre.)
• Maharet Whisper  + (Maharet is an adept socialite, a linguist, …
  Maharet is an adept socialite, a linguist, and a woman of distinction and poise. As the Voice of House Leporidae she is the second most powerful woman in all of Tremorus which is not something she takes for granted. It is exceedingly rare that a commoner ever rises to such an influential position of authority but spend enough time in her presence and one can see why. Statecraft comes easy to her, second nature, as if she was born to rule. Compassion is a trait that can be exceedingly rare in some places, but not in Tremorus, the people tend to be open hearted even while practicing caution when dealing with outsiders. Her humility is another defining feature that makes her somewhat endearing to those who can appreciate a powerful woman with good sense to keep her ego in check.
  with good sense to keep her ego in check.)
• Mailys Corsetina  + (Mailys is easy on the eyes but that is far …
  Mailys is easy on the eyes but that is far from what has made her so successful. The Corsetina is sea breeze, pleasant to be around of. She laughs easily and seems to possess a heart of gold that has resisted poverty and many difficulties along the way. Mailys is also loyal to a fault, reason why she has decided to stand by her family above all other demands. Sharp of tongue she can be sassy and add some spice to any party, but a masterful courtier knows when to draw attention to herself and when to let others shine.
  n to herself and when to let others shine.)
• Malcolm Shepherd  + (Malcolm is perfectly suited for being a du …
  Malcolm is perfectly suited for being a duke, if one ignores personality, training, inclination, background, motivation and goals, but aside from that, he's perfectly suited. Being told this was his new DUTY and OBLIGATION might make something in him roll over and die in complete exasperated surrender, but at his heart, he really does try to help people, even if a hefty dose of sarcasm helps him deal with what life gives him without dying of alcoholic liver failure.
  without dying of alcoholic liver failure.)
• Malesh Stonewood  + (Malesh is a a true fighter, when it comes …
  Malesh is a a true fighter, when it comes to economics. He knows that getting anything done the right way absolutely needs motivation and drive. When he has a goal or set a plan for himself and his family, there is no stopping him. He can sometimes come off as cold and and too disciplined. And rumor has it he has one hell of a temper when wrongly crossed
  one hell of a temper when wrongly crossed)
• Malika Seraceni  + (Malika is a corsair through-and-through. A …
  Malika is a corsair through-and-through. At the command of her ships, she is as wild as the sea wind and as daring as any who have ever sailed upon it. When she is at leisure, she can drink and carouse with the best of sailors, and as such she has earned her place among them as well as above them. Not one to mince words, she prefers what she views as cold, hard truths with brutal disregard for sentiment. While this can lead to stubbornness in those she disagrees with, she is as straightforward with a kind word as she is with a harsh one. She is open with her feelings in a way that most people are envious of. She feels everything she says, and she says everything she feels.
  e says, and she says everything she feels.)
• Malika Disowned  + (Malika is a corsair through-and-through. A …
  Malika is a corsair through-and-through. At the command of her ships, she is as wild as the sea wind and as daring as any who have ever sailed upon it. When she is at leisure, she can drink and carouse with the best of sailors, and as such she has earned her place among them as well as above them. Not one to mince words, she prefers what she views as cold, hard truths with brutal disregard for sentiment. While this can lead to stubbornness in those she disagrees with, she is as straightforward with a kind word as she is with a harsh one. She is open with her feelings in a way that most people are envious of. She feels everything she says, and she says everything she feels.
  e says, and she says everything she feels.)
• Manuela Siqueiros  + (Manuela is full of courage and she does ha …
  Manuela is full of courage and she does have a strong will to defend her opinion and her values. This healer believes that human life is so valuable, that a human should never be killed and war should never be conducted, even in self-defense. From her point of view international and personal disputes can and should be peacefully resolved. She is always quick to scold those who get into fights and she is brave enough to scold even the King if needed. Some may call her an old maid in a younger woman's body, but she considers herself as the only one wise in this garden of children.
  only one wise in this garden of children.)
• Rafael Bisland  + (Many expect Rafael, a Mercy, to be a gentl …
  Many expect Rafael, a Mercy, to be a gentler alternative to his more prominent militant and academic brothers but that isn't necessarily a guarantee. Rafael is self-righteous and unapologetically vain. What he brings in bedside manner, he makes up for in a kind of icy ruthlessness. He willfully ignores those of life's trivialities, such as certain human variables, that do not serve his goals, inevitably making those rare displays of sincere warmth all the more impactful. Rafael is often spoken of as having heroically attended the sickbeds (and prior to the Compact's re-introduction to the Queen of Endings, the birthing beds) of high born and highly privileged alike. Much rarer are stories in which Rafael bloodies his robes mending and tending to the common folk. Whispers of this perhaps being unbecoming of him have not as of yet carried far through the insulation that his family's notoriety affords him.
  n that his family's notoriety affords him.)
• Sophie Valardin  + (Many mistake compassion and mercy as weakn …
  Many mistake compassion and mercy as weakness, a sign that someone can be readily taken advantage of. Many have not met Princess Sophie Valardin, Mercy of Lagoma. She feels drawn to being a light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in a cruelly indifferent world. She cares deeply about people, regardless of station, fealty, or title, dedicating her life to the well-being of strangers. Her high station is no barrier to her willingness to get her hands dirty to help others, viewing her high birth as a useful tool to aid those who need it, and feeling a bone-deep obligation to those beneath her. Her station makes her entirely too accustomed to being obeyed and taken seriously, which is a pronounced advantage when dealing with those who might take advantage of anyone in her care, but can leave the young woman overstepping her bounds or failing to show the proper respect to the entrenched dignitaries of Arx when it comes to matters about which she feels most passionate. A flaw which she knows can cost her much needed support in the service of Lagoma. Those who know her best are aware that she has a slightly cheeky sense of humor and a propensity for ribald innuendo. Whenever this aspect of her personality surprises others, it conjures in her a good-natured amusement. Not all Oathlanders are stuffy, after all.
  Not all Oathlanders are stuffy, after all.)
• Sina Izetta  + (Many people who meet Sina find the Archsch …
  Many people who meet Sina find the Archscholar to be rather quiet and contemplative. In her younger days, while serving as a handmaiden in House Thrax, she rarely spoke, and people thought she was mute. Perhaps it was due to some tragedy in her life or out of a sense of subservience that comes with living as a servant in a household under the rule of the terrifying Donrai Thrax. In such conditions, silence was her best protection from notice. Since the Prince's demise, however, and as she has grown older, the young woman has found her voice, and now uses it on behalf of the Faith, to speak words of compassion and devotion. She is still very quiet more often than not, especially in large gatherings or around Thrax men, but there is also a resolute and purposeful presence about her, though she can be somewhat mischievous as well when the mood strikes her. Still, she exudes a sense of quiet reverence, faithfulness and loyalty to the Gods and the Faith.
  ess and loyalty to the Gods and the Faith.)
• Modi Blackpelt  + (Many would call Modi an eccentric fellow a …
  Many would call Modi an eccentric fellow and promptly write it off as his Shav'arvani origins. Regardless of appearances the man is always quick to smile, quicker to offer niceties to strangers and friends alike. For all the time spent in the wilds he does make great efforts to 'fit in' with civilized society. His voice carries a rough and tumble cadence that tries its very best to be polite, but rarely succeeds. He is inquisitive, perhaps to a fault as he continues to learn his newfound life. Though for all his social hardships, the long periods of time spent surviving the harsh colds of the North have left their mark. He is a survivalist when out of city walls and within them, with keen eyes to the path least traveled and innovative solutions to problems. If anything could be said for certain, it's that Modi tries. He tries entirely too hard.
  at Modi tries. He tries entirely too hard.)
• Aahana Volkov  + (Many would expect a prodigal to be a wild, …
  Many would expect a prodigal to be a wild, savage thing with little in the way of self possession and persuasiveness. They have not yet met Aahana. In the battlefield of politics, tribal or of The Compact, with calm and steady grace Aahana slaughters weak talking points and irrational emotions in her enemies with a deep well of knowledge that she dispenses with enrapturing words and a charming smile. She pursues what she and her house wants like this, though she is not above being pragmatic and relenting when she sees the need to. She is quite flexible and patient, willing to wait and change her approach to succeed. But that is business. She is not just a woman of business, but a woman of pleasure, who enjoys with a passion the pleasure of arts, whether creating songs through her voice or enjoying songs with her body. And not only is pleasure found in the the art of the deal or the arts, but also the art of love; she enjoys her flirting just as passionately as she loves the arts.
  ust as passionately as she loves the arts.)
• Aahana Malvici  + (Many would expect a prodigal to be a wild, …
  Many would expect a prodigal to be a wild, savage thing with little in the way of self possession and persuasiveness. They have not yet met Aahana. In the battlefield of politics, tribal or of The Compact, with calm and steady grace Aahana slaughters weak talking points and irrational emotions in her enemies with a deep well of knowledge that she dispenses with enrapturing words and a charming smile. She pursues what she and her house wants like this, though she is not above being pragmatic and relenting when she sees the need to. She is quite flexible and patient, willing to wait and change her approach to succeed. But that is business. She is not just a woman of business, but a woman of pleasure, who enjoys with a passion the pleasure of arts, whether creating songs through her voice or enjoying songs with her body. And not only is pleasure found in the the art of the deal or the arts, but also the art of love; she enjoys her flirting just as passionately as she loves the arts.
  ust as passionately as she loves the arts.)
• Aahana Magnotta  + (Many would expect a prodigal to be a wild, …
  Many would expect a prodigal to be a wild, savage thing with little in the way of self possession and persuasiveness. They have not yet met Aahana. In the battlefield of politics, tribal or of The Compact, with calm and steady grace Aahana slaughters weak talking points and irrational emotions in her enemies with a deep well of knowledge that she dispenses with enrapturing words and a charming smile. She pursues what she and her house wants like this, though she is not above being pragmatic and relenting when she sees the need to. She is quite flexible and patient, willing to wait and change her approach to succeed. But that is business. She is not just a woman of business, but a woman of pleasure, who enjoys with a passion the pleasure of arts, whether creating songs through her voice or enjoying songs with her body. And not only is pleasure found in the the art of the deal or the arts, but also the art of love; she enjoys her flirting just as passionately as she loves the arts.
  ust as passionately as she loves the arts.)
• Mara Striga  + (Mara is woefully unprepared for what her l …
  Mara is woefully unprepared for what her life has become. Giving and warm of heart, she has never wanted much, the young woman's only dream to see marvels around the world and beautiful dresses. Now her father is lost and she is the last of his line. The memory of his loss is embittering, but more overwhelming than that is the feeling of being faced with insurmountable challenges she is wholly unsure how to tackle. Somehow, however, Mara feels that deep within she has the will to see it through. She doesn't know why, but the gods are good, and she will pull through, with a little help of her new friends.
  gh, with a little help of her new friends.)
• Marcos Saik  + (Marcos is an easy going lad. First to pitc …
  Marcos is an easy going lad. First to pitch in and lend a hand when one is needed. Taught the value of hard work at an early age he's not shyed from it and takes pleasure in a job well done. %THe holds life in high reguard, from plants and animals to his fellow human beings but that won't stop him from putting a hurt on a miscreant or a fool. %THe has a friendly sort of 'country boy' feel to him and can often be caught tending to wounded critters or just carrying a kitten about or dog at his heels.
  rrying a kitten about or dog at his heels.)
• Maren Lir  + (Maren is seldom the most forceful personal …
  Maren is seldom the most forceful personality in the room; she is not the storm, but the calm of its resolution. There is a vibrancy in her gaze and demeanor, especially when she engages in her art, that can give the illusion of a much younger woman brushing off decades just in the way it sets her alight. Warm and soothing of presence, and softly spoken, she holds herself with quiet but unshakable confidence, and a twinkling in her eye when something amuses her.
  ling in her eye when something amuses her.)
• Margerie Keaton  + (Margerie Keaton is a woman who wants nothi …
  Margerie Keaton is a woman who wants nothing more than to experience all of the joys that life has to offer. Drinking, eating, dancing, conversations with fascinating people -- she is the very soul of an Arxian socialite. While she might be, only barely, into her middle years, she has all the vivacious energy and drive of a woman a decade younger. The only remnants from her time as Countess Keaton is a lingering inability to completely cut the apron strings with her nephew, Kael. She spent almost twenty years as countess, and she knows how things work most smoothly. So if she chimes in with advice every now and again, well.... that's just being a good Aunt.
  n, well.... that's just being a good Aunt.)
• Margerie Clement  + (Margerie Keaton is a woman who wants nothi …
  Margerie Keaton is a woman who wants nothing more than to experience all of the joys that life has to offer. Drinking, eating, dancing, conversations with fascinating people -- she is the very soul of an Arxian socialite. While she might be, only barely, into her middle years, she has all the vivacious energy and drive of a woman a decade younger. The only remnants from her time as Countess Keaton is a lingering inability to completely cut the apron strings with her nephew, Kael. She spent almost twenty years as countess, and she knows how things work most smoothly. So if she chimes in with advice every now and again, well.... that's just being a good Aunt.
  n, well.... that's just being a good Aunt.)
• Margot Tyde  + (Margot is the soul of survival. She gauges …
  Margot is the soul of survival. She gauges any situation, quickly, with a sharp and capable mind, and determines the best way to weave her way through it, coming out on top more often than not. So ingrained into her being, she does it with simple social gatherings or chance encounters, as well as any courtly or political event. She waits and plans, approaching with disarming charm once she's calculated the most effective approach. She tends to be unfailingly polite, especially to men of House Thrax, subservient, though not completely submissive- it has just often been the mask she's worn most often for her own survival. Despite her past she shows little grief, but she is extremely careful, reserved, and calculating until she has a handle on potential gain.
  until she has a handle on potential gain.)
• Margret Greenmarch  + (Margret emerged from the dismal situation …
  Margret emerged from the dismal situation of her childhood mishap as a butterfly from a chrysalis. She became a skilled healer, but even more, the Lady is a champion of all life, a pacifist and a diplomat of surpassing grace. She is beauty personified, on the inside. Try as one might to find it, there is no bitterness inside the Greenmarch Healer. It's just not her nature.
  eenmarch Healer. It's just not her nature.)
• Marian Redrain  + (Marian Redrain, formerly Marian of the Gre …
  Marian Redrain, formerly Marian of the Green March and Valardin, is not a complainer. She endured much during her life as a prodigal from an Abandoned tribe, raids and battles with other tribes, Valardin knights, demonic hordes and once she even managed to tumble down a steep embankment while running drunk. She yanked out the branch that had stabbed into her thigh, dragged herself back up to the path (leaving a bloody trail behind for the joy of forest predators), and said fiercely to whomever or whatever might be listening, "I'm still here." A dozen times, she should have died. A dozen times, she refused. Despite her eventful life, and her personal sorrows, she maintains a surprisingly gentle manner. She doesn't pick fights, but she's more than willing to end them - though any youthful delight she felt in the display of her superior fighting skills has faded to weariness, and regret in the years after Valen's death. Her personal code of honor was perhaps a touch more wild and ferocious than what House Valardin at times was comfortable with, but her new House, Redrain, embraces this fierce warrior. Since the marriage to her new husband, Fergus, there is light back in her eyes and a smile on her face. Many remark she is the Marian of old, before the Tragedy of Sanctum struck.
  old, before the Tragedy of Sanctum struck.)
• Marian Valardin  + (Marian Valardin, formerly Marian of the Gr …
  Marian Valardin, formerly Marian of the Green March, is not a complainer. She endured much during her life as an Abandoned, raids and battles with other tribes, and the Valardin knights, and once she even managed to tumble down a steep embankment while running drunk. She yanked out the branch that had stabbed into her thigh, dragged herself back up to the path (leaving a bloody trail behind for the joy of forest predators), and said fiercely to whomever or whatever might be listening, "I'm still here." A dozen times, she should have died. A dozen times, she refused. Despite her eventful life, and her personal sorrows, she maintains a surprisingly gentle manner. She doesn't pick fights, but she's more than willing to end them - though any youthful delight she felt in the display of her superior fighting skills has faded to weariness, and regret. Her personal code of honor is perhaps a touch more wild and ferocious than what House Valardin might preach, but it is unassailable.
  rdin might preach, but it is unassailable.)
• Marina Redleaf  + (Marina is a kind woman beneath it all but …
  Marina is a kind woman beneath it all but few see that side of her in public. As a Thrax woman she has had to work hard to prove herself capable of being a Sailor, Soldier, and Leader and so developed a seemingly impenetrable shell around herself. To most she seems to have a no nonsense personality and projects an unapproachable aura that keeps people from wanting to mess with her. Marina is strict with those under her command and is not forgiving of disobedience. She expects people to work hard for what they have and values those that push themselves far. She can seem a bit cruel at times but rewards success and obedience by letting people see a glimpse of who she is beneath it all.
  ee a glimpse of who she is beneath it all.)
• Marina Redreef  + (Marina's heart belongs to the sea, general …
  Marina's heart belongs to the sea, generally speaking. To be more specific, it belongs to all the waters she's yet to sail, all the islands she's yet to make landfall upon, all the storms she's yet to brave, and so on. Marina is driven by the knowledge that the world is full of things unknown and sights unseen, and she wishes to know them and to see them. Novelty compels her, but she eventually becomes bored with things once they're no longer new, and familiarity breeds contempt: this goes for food, drink, furniture, music, fashion, lovers... everything except blood family. In others, she values this same level of curiosity, but she also values drive, ambition, and loyalty, particularly in the sailors she crews with. As both a sailor and a noblewoman, she wears twin masks of strict discipline and sardonic, sometimes bordering on cruel humor, but underneath there is a mother hen who cares deeply about those close to her.
  who cares deeply about those close to her.)
• Marius Greenmarch  + (Marius is proud to be a prodigal. Luckily, …
  Marius is proud to be a prodigal. Luckily, he understands his pride and can use it to his benefit more often than it gets him into trouble. He is proud of where his people came from, proud of their independence, and proud of their fight for that independence. He makes no apologies for it, even as he works to learn their place in this new world of the Compact. He is a bright man, however, and a charming defuser of combative situations, a trait that often saved his life when he was the chief diplomat for the Greenmarch tribe of Abandoned rather than a nobleman. If he's uncertain, he waits, watches, learns, and then acts with confidence and decisively, usually to his benefit. He often finds quiet, rueful amusement in not being some wildling savage like many would expect him to be, and works very hard to keep people off kilter with their preconceptions.
  ople off kilter with their preconceptions.)
• Markos Leporidae  + (Markos has a lust for life. Not a life spe …
  Markos has a lust for life. Not a life spent piled upon pillows enjoying the creature comforts of fortune, but rather the unknown. Ever since a child, he would rather spend his time finding adventures beneath the shadow of Arakkos than within the confines of the city walls that may as well have been bars on a cage. This lust for life displays itself in his personality in a quickness to laugh, smiles that take in his eyes, and a penchant for mischief and jokes.
  es, and a penchant for mischief and jokes.)
• Markus Inverno  + (Markus takes only his duties as a knight a …
  Markus takes only his duties as a knight and mirrorguard seriously, if you don't count family. He fights, has a good time, does his duties. To him everyone is someone to spar with or have a night on the town with. He has one hell of a temper, though, and it can go off quickly. His quick fire temper is cooled off just as quickly and he forgives quickly. He would rather get everything out in a quick fight then get back to having fun. His bulk can make him pretty intimidating for some.
  can make him pretty intimidating for some.)
• Martin Risby  + (Martin is the sort of man who radiates the …
  Martin is the sort of man who radiates the often sought-after-but-rarely-found virtues of friendliness, kindness, and genuine care for all whom he may meet. To say what you see is what you get from Martin is not altogether inaccurate. He is not Lycene to dabble in the art of subterfuge, and is too old to care to be anything other than who he is besides. Despite his preference towards the jocular, Martin is not a weak-willed push-over. Well, mentally, anyway. He would really rather not actually be pushed over. It could be that one good fall into the grave, after all.
  t one good fall into the grave, after all.)
• Martinique Barlinnie  + (Martinique seems to be a simple person on …
  Martinique seems to be a simple person on the surface--do violence, get paid. There's more to it than that, but that kind of complex inner life is difficult to approach when surrounded by the minefield of her various defenses. As a former general turned mercenary, she answers to no one else but herself and her crew--and perhaps her employer. As such, she has little patience with questions and her pride will not tolerate much intrusion.
  er pride will not tolerate much intrusion.)
• Maru Seliki  + (Maru doesn't have time for nonsense. For f …
  Maru doesn't have time for nonsense. For frippery and frothery. He's unsuited to Court, not because he is crass or rude on purpose, but because he has cultivated other strengths along the path of a life that has branched like a bolt of lightning. A man of unpredictable temper, like the ocean itself and just as deep and inscrutable, he is as likely to be thrashing a recruit in the practice yard with no weapon in hand as he is to be brooding over some mystery with a hound at his feet and pipe smoke curling around his head.
  et and pipe smoke curling around his head.)
• Maru Rivenshari  + (Maru doesn't have time for nonsense. For f …
  Maru doesn't have time for nonsense. For frippery and frothery. He's unsuited to Court, not because he is crass or rude on purpose, but because he has cultivated other strengths along the path of a life that has branched like a bolt of lightning. A man of unpredictable temper, like the ocean itself and just as deep and inscrutable, he is as likely to be thrashing a recruit in the practice yard with no weapon in hand as he is to be brooding over some mystery with a hound at his feet and pipe smoke curling around his head.
  et and pipe smoke curling around his head.)
• Marvella Mazetti  + (Marvella once found herself described by o …
  Marvella once found herself described by others - particularly her brothers - as having a serious chip on her shoulder. However, her romance with her late husband brought to light a whole new, much warmer and kinder, woman. These days, Marvella is known more for her deep loyalty to her family. She works hard to keep House Mazetti and its city-state of Ostria in good order to sustain it for future generations. She is also a nurturing woman, with a fierce protective streak.
  ng woman, with a fierce protective streak.)
• Mason Al'Ajionij  + (Mason's face is most often painted with ei …
  Mason's face is most often painted with either a hopeful smile or a worried expression, and these are his default states. He remains, despite whatever happens to him, an optimist. How could he not, when luck has favored him nearly as often as it has smacked him into the dirt? Able to feel concern over the well-being of most anyone and anything, he nevertheless refuses to be paralyzed by it. If Mason is a man who feels things deeply, he is also a man with very impressive coping skills, able to shrug things off and keep moving forward.
  shrug things off and keep moving forward.)
• Mathias Coaldust  + (Mathias is a practical man first and forem …
  Mathias is a practical man first and foremost, approaching every problem with a calm demeanor. This is especially seen in battle, where he neither cries nor screams, neither prone to cowardice or furious displays of anger. He's steady, fights as efficiently as possible, without the unnecessary flourish, and gets the job done. Displays of strength don't faze him, and he responds to such by applying a greater dose of steel-backed violence. And if the threat is still moving? Apply some more steel, and fire, until it's not. Outside of battle, Mathias is a good-natured man, respectful and smiling. While he doesn't speak as fancy as the nobility, it doesn't mean he can't be polite. If one ignores the occasional expletive should the situation call for it. He's usually direct and honest, especially when it comes to negotiating a contract. But should the situation call for it, he's happy to be quiet and discreet. He will usually become so in the event he's drawn into the intrigues of nobility. After all, if you don't want to say the wrong thing? You shut up. It's a lesson he's happy to follow, and to share should someone have misplaced their foot in their mouth. He's a professional, and he will act like one.
  a professional, and he will act like one.)
• Mathis Leroux  + (Mathis is a man that's in possession of a …
  Mathis is a man that's in possession of a dry humor, it's one that he applies liberally to most situations. This is largely due to having learned a long time ago that laughter is the quickest way to diffuse an argument. And he'd much rather spend his time focusing on getting on with his work and being productive than being bogged down in petty disagreements. As someone growing up with four other siblings and a score of cousins, he played peace maker more often than not and was quick to try and soothe hurt feelings.
  was quick to try and soothe hurt feelings.)
• Matilde Redrain  + (Matilde is able to play the part of a prin …
  Matilde is able to play the part of a princess rather well and she's also perfectly capable of stepping out of all that delicate silk to don a set of leather riding gear and boots. Her dark hair can be let down into elegant curls threaded with sprinkles of tiny fine pearls, or it can be pulled back into a wispy braid with feathers woven within. Either way, she is a keen tribute to her Northern heritage whether she is attending formal gatherings or sitting astride a saddle in a hunt along rolling hillsides. She gets along with most people and has ways of escaping those she does not.
  d has ways of escaping those she does not.)
• Matteo Pravus  + (Matteo has managed to remain rather carefr …
  Matteo has managed to remain rather carefree, despite his banishment and subsequent return. He is an easy going guy, hard to offend but in some ways, even harder to get to know. He can flirt with the best of them, though he never does so with a purpose or any attempt to manipulate. Mostly, he seems to float, like a boat on the seas, allowing people and situations to push him around with ease and just enjoying the moment wherever it takes him.
  enjoying the moment wherever it takes him.)
• Mattheu Rivenshari  + (Mattheu might be the muscle for his eccent …
  Mattheu might be the muscle for his eccentric family, but that doesn't mean that he's stupid. Sometimes he will play the part of the meat shield but only until he gets what he wants and then uses that information against his opponents. A ladies' man, he is enjoying what Arx has to offer, letting his brother and sister worry about alliances. He has no intention of settling down anytime soon. While his devil may care attitude might anger some of the stuffy Valardins, underneath he is fiercely loyal and will destroy anyone that messes with his house.
  destroy anyone that messes with his house.)
• Maude Ashford  + (Maude Ashford is a drunkard, a harsh taskm …
  Maude Ashford is a drunkard, a harsh taskmistress and a boodthirsty, heartless brute, as well as a shrewd, calculating tactician. Some say she once yelled and whipped a breaking battle line back into order, from horseback, with a stick. Some say she carries candy in her satchel, for Ashford children, and silver for the widows and orphans of her troops. Some say she's a bitter, broken shadow of her former self. A brilliant commander, but more comfortable over a map or written orders than on the battlefield, not for lack of personal courage, which she often displayed, but out of distaste for the messiness of imperfect battles led by imperfect captains. Give her a dozen of herself, and she would pacify Arvum, she might say. Today, after personal and military disaster, she's lost some of the piss and vinegar that once drove her. In some ways mellower, favoring the quiet life in the family's domains, booze tastings and mastery of board games over the din of the battlefield, in some ways as prickly as ever, she's an old noblewoman, she will do as she pleases.
  ld noblewoman, she will do as she pleases.)
• Maxen halfshav  + (Maxen is entirely irreverent and mischievo …
  Maxen is entirely irreverent and mischievous. This probably comes from a lack of any kind of discipline whatsoever, and an eager mind. He rapidly picks up new topics and absorbs them with great interest, however, this interest lacks focus. Beneath all the chicanery does lie a rather sensitive soul, it's entirely possible that he's just acting out to get attention. Poor boy.
  ust acting out to get attention. Poor boy.)
• Max Darkwater  + (Maximilian Darkwater is a pirate at heart. …
  Maximilian Darkwater is a pirate at heart. Sure, technically he's not a pirate - he's a ship's captain, despite his young age, having already spent some years on the waves hunting down (and brutally slaughtering) pirates - but he is rakish and opportunistic, brash and just a little mean. It doesn't mean he's an especially bad man, especially by the standards of Thrax, and he does love a good time. He likes to walk the line between fun and danger, though he feels a bit out of his element - citybound and forced to try and represent his family in situations where sabers are not plan A.
  in situations where sabers are not plan A.)
• Mayir Grayhope  + (Mayir puts the hustle in hustler. He has …
  Mayir puts the hustle in hustler. He has had more titles and businesses and ventures in his twenty-something years than some people have in a lifetime. Whether it is marketing the family business (Highway Robbery! Arx’s finest shop! No refunds!) or making a quick sailing trip up the coast with some crates of questionable origins (What is that officer? You deserve a break. Here, take some coin and take the husband out on the town!), Mayir has done it all. He always has some grandiose scheme which he will attack with zest until he gets bored with it or until another one comes along. And he knows everyone! Despite being some gutter rat from the Lowers, he will tell you how he has dated princesses and caroused with the Thraxian High Lord. How? Well, because Grayhopes can talk to anyone or get anything. It’s just how the family works.
  anything. It’s just how the family works.)
• Maylis Solena  + (Maylis is a tender-hearted, patient woman …
  Maylis is a tender-hearted, patient woman who treats her patients as if they were members of her own family. While she abhors gossip, she's always quick to lend an ear and some carefully-considered advice, generally over a mug of piping-hot tea. After all, as she always insists, healing involves the body and the heart; mending both is her calling.
  nd the heart; mending both is her calling.)
• Maylis Steelhart  + (Maylis is a tender-hearted, patient woman …
  Maylis is a tender-hearted, patient woman who treats her patients as if they were members of her own family. While she abhors gossip, she's always quick to lend an ear and some carefully-considered advice, generally over a mug of piping-hot tea. After all, as she always insists, healing involves the body and the heart; mending both is her calling.
  nd the heart; mending both is her calling.)
• Medeia Saik  + (Medeia is a talented conversationalist, ab …
  Medeia is a talented conversationalist, able to hold her own when faced with unfamiliar subjects and shining like a star in mixed company. With keen intellect and insight, she collects information easily, and her seemingly boundless curiosity has her asking questions. A lot of questions. Questions that can lead to trouble if she is careless in the asking. However, the lady is just as quick to share what she knows, taking to the role of teacher naturally. She has a strong sense of right and wrong (which is not always the commonly agreed upon right and wrong) and is passionate in the defense of the things (and people) she believes in, often to her detriment. One might perceive her as frivolous if they don't know her well, as she enjoys flirting for flirting's sake, though she is sincere when offering praise and admiration. And if something needs doing, she will do it - even if it is messy! More than one dress has been ruined by delivering a baby or kneeling in the dirt to clean and stitch a bleeding wound without changing first.
  h a bleeding wound without changing first.)
• Medeia Eswynd  + (Medeia is a talented conversationalist, ab …
  Medeia is a talented conversationalist, able to hold her own when faced with unfamiliar subjects and shining like a star in mixed company. With keen intellect and insight, she collects information easily, and her seemingly boundless curiosity has her asking questions. A lot of questions. Questions that can lead to trouble if she is careless in the asking. She has a strong sense of right and wrong (which is not always the commonly agreed upon right and wrong) and is passionate in the defense of the things (and people) she believes in, at times to her detriment. One might perceive her as frivolous if they don't know her well, as she enjoys flirting for flirting's sake, though she is sincere when offering praise and admiration. And if something needs doing, she will do it - even if it is messy! More than one dress has been ruined by kneeling in the dirt to clean and stitch a bleeding wound or deliver a baby without changing first.
  or deliver a baby without changing first.)
• Meesha Daije  + (Meesha gets what Meesha wants, no matter w …
  Meesha gets what Meesha wants, no matter what the cost is involved. She is not above telling a few untruths or running a long con to get a few coins or warm bed at night. Her winsome charm has often gotten the crew out of trouble or distracted a guard during their smuggling operations back before Athaur went and bended knee to the Oathlanders. If you think this little flower isn't without thorns, be careful. Hair pins are deadly weapons in her hands. Transitioning from con artist to valued house servant has not been met without a temper tantrum or stomping feet. Meesha is not daunted. She will find her place in this new city. Then let the men of Arx fall to her feet.
  Then let the men of Arx fall to her feet.)
• Megara Corsetina  + (Megara smiles with ease though the content …
  Megara smiles with ease though the contents of that expression are seldom easy to glean, as the woman is effortlessly subtle and incredibly smart. Vivid eyes are as part of any conversation as the words she speaks, communicating in silent ways what she thinks of a certain subject. Although not exactly humble, Megara understands there is much she doesn't know, and is likely to listen to critique and new information, filing away knowledge gained in the privacy of her own head. She is inquisitive, loves asking questions, but seems to get a kick out of being an enigma. She makes anyone work for it when they want to learn about her, but never makes an interaction dull. Boring is a mantle only the mediocre wear with pride, after all, and the young woman is a Corsetina in the end of the day: silent and ruthless when she needs to be, and mysteriously inviting when she chooses to.
  mysteriously inviting when she chooses to.)
• Myrddin Blackburn  + (Melancholy. Somber. Morose. Lugubrious. Da …
  Melancholy. Somber. Morose. Lugubrious. Dark. But there is sometimes light in that darkness, and beneath the somberness is the soul of a poet, a storyteller. There is beauty in the darkness, and he is prone to locating it. He is not, however, dull or unable to have a good time. But these good times are never long, and he almost always reverts to a darker, more somber attitude. Just like he is capable of having a good time, in laughing, he has fits of anger and rage that can overtake him at times. But, like the happiness, they fade quickly and he settles back into his quiet melancholy.
  he settles back into his quiet melancholy.)
• Orvyn Harthall  + (Mellow is the easiest way to describe Orvy …
  Mellow is the easiest way to describe Orvyn, of course if that was the way one only described him, they would be sorely lacking in the exquisite nature of the merchant who became Marquis. Always interested in a deal, and always looking to drive a harder bargain when it will aid his house. Loyal and strong of character and mind, reputation is everything to him and when he enters business contracts, he ensures that his end of the bargains are always met. Though being a successful merchant means that one has often suffered losses in the past and so it is with Orvyn, having been caught in several bad deals, the man has grown to be much more clever and ruthless when it comes to the bottom line, willing to truly evaluate a partner before signing anything.
  valuate a partner before signing anything.)
• Melosa Tagaris  + (Melosa is a friendly and sociable woman. I …
  Melosa is a friendly and sociable woman. It is her preference to keep good spirits and good company, which is not to say that Melosa is unwilling to put up with nonsense. She is direct and to the point, dislikes wasting time, and often cannot empathize with those who are not as goal-oriented as she. However, much like her ability to stick to a plan once laid, those who befriend her will find in her a loyal and steadfast friend.
  find in her a loyal and steadfast friend.)
• Meranthe Grayhope  + (Meranthe is a businesswoman, and it's on t …
  Meranthe is a businesswoman, and it's on that basis that she deals with the world. Everything is a profit and loss calculation, and everyone has a price. And yet, Meranthe also knows that some things have a value that can't be measured in money - and those she'll work just as hard to earn. Family and trust are beyond price, as are laughter and friendship. But most other things can be traded.
  ship. But most other things can be traded.)
• Agric Leary  + (Meticulous and stoic to a fault, Agric is …
  Meticulous and stoic to a fault, Agric is mostly a silent man with a deep love for the sciences of psychology, philosophy and law. So much so that getting him to speak with much energy about anything else is a rare occasion. In particular, Agric is not one that is quick to jump to emotional states like anger or sadness. At least, not without being certain he has the full picture of what might drive in that direction. This is certainly a man who is well guarded in everything he does. All of that guarded state of being, the stoic and almost cold way of handling others, when you get past it, there is so much more. Hints of some deeper desire, some obscure drive that he speaks very little of. Still, everything he does -is- with purpose. He applies that purpose even to the arts. Where many would expective free-flowing creativity, Agric is focused on creating the perfect form. He's learned all sorts of mediums and he's not satisfied until he's mastered them, and he's always, always searching for something new.
  lways, always searching for something new.)
• Giuliano Pravus  + (Meticulous, even fussy in his appearance, …
  Meticulous, even fussy in his appearance, Giuliano is a man who enjoys all that life has to offer him. A jovial hedonist committed to a good time - a conviction second only to his devotion to House Pravus - it has been said the easy smile he so often wears rarely drops, even in grim situations or while doling out casual violence. Why shouldn't he be happy? Raised in the best city of the Compact, in the best family, and the intrigues just mean more things to keep Lord Giuliano occupied.
  ore things to keep Lord Giuliano occupied.)
• Mia Riven  + (Mia Riven will take no shit from anyone, t …
  Mia Riven will take no shit from anyone, thanks. Her cool reserve is a frosty, snarky edge over a bite that can go about a foot deep -- yet beneath that surface layer of ice, there is a passionate, fiery soul, who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. That said, while she is hardly warm, she is duty-bound and loyal -- heart-achingly loyal -- to her ideals and to her people. Once her heart is won, the compassion that she can give is simply unending. Mia loves power not for its trappings or for the mantle of authority but for the ability to help; the ability to make a difference. Change drives her as a concept in her life. She never wants to hold still.
  n her life. She never wants to hold still.)
• Michael Bisland  + (Michael is a cocky son of a famous warrior …
  Michael is a cocky son of a famous warrior, determined to be even more famous. He's generally a nice guy, and makes certain everyone knows he's nice as he defines it, because nice is better than mean and cruel. He's too good looking to be a villain. Most people would agree his logic sometimes runs in circles and is more than a little flawed, but they agree with him (bless his heart), just to get him to do something. The core of Michael is a man, young and not terribly wise to the world, trying to live up to his father's name, and eventually to best him. He fiercely loves his family and House Grayson, and simply views the pressure he places on himself as a small part of how he can honor his parents. In private, he is much the same, rarely self-reflective and generally a genial person.
  -reflective and generally a genial person.)
• Mikani Tideborne  + (Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good …
  Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good experience and is not afraid to throw caution to the wind and venture forward on the paths less taken. She needs a challenge set before her, a goal she can work towards, and an adventure to keep her life on the edge. Mika is direct but optimistic and often friendly. She is not afraid to help others explore their own passions so long as they are bold and exciting. She rarely feels guilty or anxious, avoiding a life in the past and living in the present. Failure is a word that simply means "try another way" to Mika and she rarely lets herself rest for long when at first she falls. Witty, Independent, and driven are great ways to describe this young Isle's commoner. She is brave and willing to prove herself when people tell her she can't because she is a woman. She is not a man and she doesn't try to be but Mika will make damn sure people know she is a woman of strength and resolve and can stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.
  n stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.)
• Mikani Redreef  + (Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good …
  Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good experience and is not afraid to throw caution to the wind and venture forward on the paths less taken. She needs a challenge set before her, a goal she can work towards, and an adventure to keep her life on the edge. Mika is direct but optimistic and often friendly. She is not afraid to help others explore their own passions so long as they are bold and exciting. She rarely feels guilty or anxious, avoiding a life in the past and living in the present. Failure is a word that simply means "try another way" to Mika and she rarely lets herself rest for long when at first she falls. Witty, Independent, and driven are great ways to describe this young Isle's commoner. She is brave and willing to prove herself when people tell her she can't because she is a woman. She is not a man and she doesn't try to be but Mika will make damn sure people know she is a woman of strength and resolve and can stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.
  n stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.)
• Mikani Byrne  + (Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good …
  Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good experience and is not afraid to throw caution to the wind and venture forward on the paths less taken. She needs a challenge set before her, a goal she can work towards, and an adventure to keep her life on the edge. Mika is direct but optimistic and often friendly. She is not afraid to help others explore their own passions so long as they are bold and exciting. She rarely feels guilty or anxious, avoiding a life in the past and living in the present. Failure is a word that simply means "try another way" to Mika and she rarely lets herself rest for long when at first she falls. Witty, Independent, and driven are great ways to describe this young Isle's commoner. She is brave and willing to prove herself when people tell her she can't because she is a woman. She is not a man and she doesn't try to be but Mika will make damn sure people know she is a woman of strength and resolve and can stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.
  n stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.)
• Mikani Crovane  + (Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good …
  Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good experience and is not afraid to throw caution to the wind and venture forward on the paths less taken. She needs a challenge set before her, a goal she can work towards, and an adventure to keep her life on the edge. Mika is direct but optimistic and often friendly. She is not afraid to help others explore their own passions so long as they are bold and exciting. She rarely feels guilty or anxious, avoiding a life in the past and living in the present. Failure is a word that simply means "try another way" to Mika and she rarely lets herself rest for long when at first she falls. Witty, Independent, and driven are great ways to describe this young Isle's commoner. She is brave and willing to prove herself when people tell her she can't because she is a woman. She is not a man and she doesn't try to be but Mika will make damn sure people know she is a woman of strength and resolve and can stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.
  n stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.)
• Mikani Magnotta  + (Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good …
  Mikani "Mika" loves the novelty of a good experience and is not afraid to throw caution to the wind and venture forward on the paths less taken. She needs a challenge set before her, a goal she can work towards, and an adventure to keep her life on the edge. Mika is direct but optimistic and often friendly. She is not afraid to help others explore their own passions so long as they are bold and exciting. She rarely feels guilty or anxious, avoiding a life in the past and living in the present. Failure is a word that simply means "try another way" to Mika and she rarely lets herself rest for long when at first she falls. Witty, Independent, and driven are great ways to describe this young Isle's commoner. She is brave and willing to prove herself when people tell her she can't because she is a woman. She is not a man and she doesn't try to be but Mika will make damn sure people know she is a woman of strength and resolve and can stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.
  n stand shoulder to shoulder with any man.)
• Mina Grayfallow  + (Mina is generally a kind person that's qui …
  Mina is generally a kind person that's quick to laugh and suggest that their group should go get a drink sometime. She can be very serious and focused when it has to do with her work, but it's a thin lair to crack before she's giggling like a madwoman. There's a certain wide-eyed wonder that she experiences whenever she uncovers some unexpected bit of lore, and finding these secrets is one of the driving forces of her personality. Ideally, she just wants to be useful, happy, and accepted by a small group of friends or family.
  ted by a small group of friends or family.)
• Minka Grayson  + (Minka is the kind of person who values loy …
  Minka is the kind of person who values loyalty over anything else. She is loyal to her House Grayson. Despite being a Princess of House Grayson, Minka tends to be quiet modest, apparently not flashing her position or riches to others as such she rarely flaunts her position. If there is however something that Minka excels is in being a very charming woman, she is not afraid to flirt with others and thoroughly enjoys it. However, Minka has a serious flaw: she has a very strong temper that at times can cloud her decisions.
  per that at times can cloud her decisions.)
• Miranda Rubino-Zaffria  + (Miranda has a competitive streak a mile lo …
  Miranda has a competitive streak a mile long. She was never spoiled the way her brother was, though she never resented him his good luck, and she's worked for every single scrap she got as the "extra baby." She's driven and very ambitious because she craves the idea of being recognized for her accomplishments, and the only way to win true praise is to actually do things. She wants to command troops as a knight, and she wants to work for the good of her people, not just for the sake of doing good but for the real recognition it brings. She's constantly compensating to be better, and while she wouldn't mind being popular, being valuable is more essential to her. She's also got a reasonably good sense of humor and can laugh at herself and the way her mother has dubbed her "extra."
  the way her mother has dubbed her "extra.")
• Miranda Mazetti  + (Miranda has a competitive streak a mile lo …
  Miranda has a competitive streak a mile long. She was never spoiled the way her brother was, though she never resented him his good luck, and she's worked for every single scrap she got as the "extra baby." She's driven and very ambitious because she craves the idea of being recognized for her accomplishments, and the only way to win true praise is to actually do things. She wants to command troops as a knight, and she wants to work for the good of her people, not just for the sake of doing good but for the real recognition it brings. She's constantly compensating to be better, and while she wouldn't mind being popular, being valuable is more essential to her. She's also got a reasonably good sense of humor and can laugh at herself and the way her mother has dubbed her "extra."
  the way her mother has dubbed her "extra.")
• Mirari Corsetina  + (Mirari always seems full of promise. She d …
  Mirari always seems full of promise. She delights in presenting an alluring promise of danger or pleasurable company, enjoying the tantalizing mystery of her motives. It almost always seems impossible to tell, save that she genuinely enjoys the game and embraces being whatever she needs to become to accomplish her goals. As a well trained Southern courtier she artfully conceals what is real with her and what isn't, but the fantasy she presents is one few do not find enticing. The dangerous, mysterious woman who can take an objection of her attentions to places they never even thought of going before, a woman to die for, some whisper literally.
  woman to die for, some whisper literally.)
• Mirk Halfshav  + (Mirk is not a talker nor is he a charmer, …
  Mirk is not a talker nor is he a charmer, he is a dealmaker. You want a little of this, you want a little of that, you don't know what you want? He'll make a deal with you, with your mother, with your brother, with your horse, he'll even make a deal with the spirits of your shoes. It's just his way he either sees what people want or convinces them he knows. It's all about connections.
  them he knows. It's all about connections.)
• Monique Greenmarch  + (Monique loves a challenge. That's all that …
  Monique loves a challenge. That's all that life is about, after all. Growing up in the wilds as an Abandoned, the land itself, and their Valardin enemies provided obvious challenges. And why should she strain and toil under those challenges? Everything seems to be a game to win with Monique, Now, the game doesn't necessarily have to be at someone's expense, as some challenges are personal. In fact, if she can serve her family by completing a challenge that doesn't actually require some fancy diplomacy, even better. Some of the greatest challenges are wrapping people around her finger and making them do her work for her, or simply savoring secret triumphs and knowing she is responsible. She is careful not to invite open scandal to her newly ennobled family, but sometimes it's better to ask forgiveness than permission.
  better to ask forgiveness than permission.)
• Monique Telmar  + (Monique loves a challenge. That's all that …
  Monique loves a challenge. That's all that life is about, after all. Growing up in the wilds as an Abandoned, the land itself, and their Valardin enemies provided obvious challenges. And why should she strain and toil under those challenges? Everything seems to be a game to win with Monique, Now, the game doesn't necessarily have to be at someone's expense, as some challenges are personal. In fact, if she can serve her family by completing a challenge that doesn't actually require some fancy diplomacy, even better. Some of the greatest challenges are wrapping people around her finger and making them do her work for her, or simply savoring secret triumphs and knowing she is responsible. She is careful not to invite open scandal to her newly ennobled family, but sometimes it's better to ask forgiveness than permission.
  better to ask forgiveness than permission.)
• Moon Morien  + (Moon's personality changes at whim. Wild, …
  Moon's personality changes at whim. Wild, confused and underestimated this man is something to be worth reckoning with. He is most defiantly Tarik Morien's brother. He has much of his brother's jokester attitude mixed in with the untamed north yet Moon is a man of his own making and has found a place in jousting.
  making and has found a place in jousting.)
• Vano Rivenshari  + (More prone to finishing a fight than start …
  More prone to finishing a fight than starting one, Vano is a touch protective and posessive about the few things he has real feelings about. However, those few things he tends to feel intensely about. About many other things, he has a natural sense of skepticism and distrust, but has enough tempering to allow his opinions to change if enough evidence can be provided, no longer as hot-headed as he was in his youth. Feels strong connections to his shamanistic faith, given conviction by it. More tribal than noble as of yet, he doesn't wholly trust the Compact and views his priorities to Rivenshari first, everything else is secondary. For now.
  st, everything else is secondary. For now.)
• Vano Clearlake  + (More prone to finishing a fight than start …
  More prone to finishing a fight than starting one, Vano is a touch protective and posessive about the few things he has real feelings about. However, those few things he tends to feel intensely about. About many other things, he has a natural sense of skepticism and distrust, but has enough tempering to allow his opinions to change if enough evidence can be provided, no longer as hot-headed as he was in his youth. Feels strong connections to his shamanistic faith, given conviction by it. More tribal than noble as of yet, he doesn't wholly trust the Compact and views his priorities to Rivenshari first, everything else is secondary. For now.
  st, everything else is secondary. For now.)
• Giada Morello  + (More than a little bit of a spitfire, Giad …
  More than a little bit of a spitfire, Giada's feisty, dry sense of humour guides almost everything she does. Irrepressible spirits tend her towards gallows humour and cheery if sarcastic encouragement. She's capable of being serious and frequently is as the situation demands, and she has a dogged determination towards her occupation. She's no delicate feminine flower, but a proud and spirited Lycene woman.
  er, but a proud and spirited Lycene woman.)
• Giada Godsworn  + (More than a little bit of a spitfire, Giad …
  More than a little bit of a spitfire, Giada's feisty, dry sense of humour guides almost everything she does. Irrepressible spirits tend her towards gallows humour and cheery if sarcastic encouragement. She's capable of being serious and frequently is as the situation demands, and she has a dogged determination towards her occupation. She's no delicate feminine flower, but a proud and spirited Lycene woman.
  er, but a proud and spirited Lycene woman.)
• Moros Inverno  + (Moros is not content with being just a Sha …
  Moros is not content with being just a Shark of Caina: he is widely known as a hero of the people, and he acts like it. Dashing good looks? He has them and he knows it. Good dancer and singer? Not really, but taking part is what matters. Brave and fearless? Well, of course he is! The young man is a hurricane of charisma like a fire burns within him and he cannot, and will not, ignore it. That does come with its downsides, however, as Moros is often thought to be unreliable. He is almost never on time, and at any gathering the Shark is more likely to be drunk as a skunk than somber like the rest of his stoic family. Thankfully, Moros has learned a long time ago to perform at his peak even in these conditions, so much so that many think his performance is predicated in this lifestyle, not despite of it.
  ated in this lifestyle, not despite of it.)
• Morven Malvici  + (Morven is an overall friendly guy who figh …
  Morven is an overall friendly guy who fights for what /he/ believes is right. This does not necessarily mean it is what others consider to be just since everyone has a scale of what they think is just. He does get quite annoyed when people spend excessive amounts of money on frivolous things. He keeps the future in mind and spending money with little concern does not sit well with him.
  little concern does not sit well with him.)
• Morwythia grayson  + (Morwythia is a shy person who lacks confid …
  Morwythia is a shy person who lacks confidence except tward commoners whom she displays her noble haughtiness twards. She is also obsequious to nobles higher than herself. She can be seen as eccentric and has a tendancy to daydream or go inward. Her main thoughts when not daydreaming are those of a pious nature. She is forever visitinig the temples of the pantheon praying or giving offerings. Her goal is to be recognized by the highest nobility in the land.
  ized by the highest nobility in the land.)
• Azhan Arrynfield  + (Most of the time open with those he meets, …
  Most of the time open with those he meets, even if asked certain personal questions he won't shy away from them. Often his outward demeanor can be said to be thoughtful, usually weighing what he hears carefully before responding to subjects presented to him. All he cares to really do is study and share his thoughts on matter provided they are subjective in matter and not 'touchy'.
  are subjective in matter and not 'touchy'.)
• Celeste Pravus  + (Most of the time, Celeste is perfectly kin …
  Most of the time, Celeste is perfectly kind and reasonable, acting as a proper Lady (for Lyceum definitions of such). It's not until she's TOLD what to do that any of this changes. And then? If one is being kind, then "willful" is the best way to describe Celeste. If one is being honest, contrary and rebellious can also have their place. Celeste has an urge to fight back against the status quo when it's pointed out to her, and chafes against restrictions when they're spoken aloud. If it were left up to her, Celeste would tell everyone else what to do and never told what to do herself. Yet for all of that, she's surprisingly... unambitious.
  f that, she's surprisingly... unambitious.)
• Lou Grayson  + (Most people would call Loucia 'no-nonsense …
  Most people would call Loucia 'no-nonsense', and while that's not inaccurate, the truth is (usually) more complicated. She tolerates - and even enjoys - all sorts of nonsense. She just has little patience for the nonsense one often encounters at court. Her sense of humor is both sharp and dry, and she says what she thinks or nothing at all. Like many, she struggles internally with the question of what makes a good person, and whether or not she conforms. "Lou knows what to do" is another phrase one might hear from her friends, and she usually does. She just isn't always sure what to feel.
  . She just isn't always sure what to feel.)
• Quinley Blackshore  + (Most sailors would agree that Lady Quinley …
  Most sailors would agree that Lady Quinley Augustine Blackshore is someone you can set your clock to. Her rigorous attention to details allows her to stop problems before they begin. As Minister of Productivity, she's a harsh taskmaster who never lets any project fall behind. She's not opposed to throwing a sailor off her ship for negligence of duty. Her words are sharp and to the point. She doesn't mince words.
  and to the point. She doesn't mince words.)
• Deoiridh Unknown  + (Most will find the wayward Shav'arvani hun …
  Most will find the wayward Shav'arvani huntress wary and distrustful at a glance, and perhaps even beyond first impressions and first meetings, just as many may find her visage to be an unsettling sight and her presence cause for suspicion and vigilance. Stubborn, nosily curious, and perhaps jarringly out of her element in the Compact, Deoiridh nonetheless isn't without apparent good qualities. She has a way with animals, whether in befriending them or hunting them, and appears well-versed in the ways of the wilds. She is keen of sight and mind, and ordinarily equally swift to pick up upon most things that are unfamiliar and strange to her, though whether she chooses to embrace societal norms and foreign customs in her unorthodox nature is another matter.
  n her unorthodox nature is another matter.)
• Winthrop Unknown Peasants  + (Mostly looking out for his own well-being, …
  Mostly looking out for his own well-being, Winthrop is a silver tongued devil with an eye for reading people. He is as good humored as he is manipulative, and will say and do whatever to swindle a rich gentleman out of a few pieces of gold. He is a real stickler against authority but knows when to hold his tongue and follow orders to save his skin.
  tongue and follow orders to save his skin.)
• Vincere Igniseri  + (Much like his brother, Vincere is a natura …
  Much like his brother, Vincere is a natural hothead. He has worked hard to tame his anger to the point where he has a reputation for cool reserve and is known as being unnaturally honorable -- for a Lycene. The veneer of his calm is easy to pierce by pricking his pride, and he treasures his reputation for honor and is sometimes too quick to defend it. He is determined, prideful, and ambitious.
  He is determined, prideful, and ambitious.)
• Donato Inverno  + (Much like his twin sister, Oriana, he is q …
  Much like his twin sister, Oriana, he is quick witted. However, unlike her he's not as gifted with not being offensive, most of the time it's accidental. He'll tell a joke better suited to the days out on the sea with his crew, and forget that those among the nobility might not appreciate them. Also, unlike his sister he is more prone to quiet observations of other, never quite hitting the brooding stage, but certainly there seems to be something a little darker to him, thousand-yard stare.
  little darker to him, thousand-yard stare.)
• Murdoch Malespero  + (Murdoch is not a cruel man, exactly. Taci …
  Murdoch is not a cruel man, exactly. Taciturn and calculating, he tends to find creative solutions to problems, but sometimes those solutions can be brutal, like cauterizing a wound. He is old enough now that he finds black humor in many things, and has learned to truly appreciate the precious moments in life.
  y appreciate the precious moments in life.)
• Myrinda Grayhope  + (Myrinda is old enough to know what she wan …
  Myrinda is old enough to know what she wants and go for it. She has little time left to play around like the young kids do; if she thinks something, she says it. If she doesn't like someone, she avoids it. It is easy to tell where you stand with Myrinda but not easy to change it. She is too old to learn new tricks, unless of course, it has to do with fashion. She is a fierce protector of family, especially her sons for all that they're already grown. All in all, she is a very no-nonsense woman with a large streak of perfectionism.
  oman with a large streak of perfectionism.)
• Zalika Coldrain  + (Mysterious yet beguiling, as well as grega …
  Mysterious yet beguiling, as well as gregarious yet seductive. It is hard to get a grasp on the kind of person she is, yet there is still just something about her that tends to draw people close like a moth to a flame, or perhaps better to say helpless prey to the jaws of a predator waiting to ambush them.
  jaws of a predator waiting to ambush them.)
• Scylla Waters  + (Mysteriously and rather helpfully, from th …
  Mysteriously and rather helpfully, from the very moment she joined the crew of the Black Tide, Scylla has been fluent in the language of seafaring, lending credence to the crew's notion that she was likely a sailor in her former life. She has born up these and other anecdotes about her past with barbed wit and sarcasm, defensive measures she employs to evade deep topics or probing questions. When in doubt as to what social etiquette demands, Scylla relies upon the art of keeping her mouth shut. To that end, she is often a silent, observing party to events which do not directly affect her or anyone she feels obliged to concern. When in the company of any person she trusts in any capacity, she may feel more inclined to share her honest opinions, at times almost too curtly. Though her true past remains a mystery, whether by accident or by choice, those inclined to forgive her evasive and ambiguous nature might consider her, if not a friend to be loved, a loyal ally to be respected.
  to be loved, a loyal ally to be respected.)
• Nadir Seraceni  + (Nadir is a natural politician, gregarious …
  Nadir is a natural politician, gregarious to all his friends and acquaintances and a shining star in social situations. He remembers every name, every face, and usually a few details about every person he comes across. This is because, despite popular belief regarding politicos, Nadir genuinely cares about people and what is important to them. After all, how can he expect to rise to power if he doesnt know what the people want in their leaders? Behind that broad smile and sparkling eyes is an extremely keen mind, one that finds true enjoyment in games of strategy and legal studies. He is constantly seeking another puzzle to suss out the answer to. When it comes to his own thoughts, however Nadir keeps his own counsel. As charming as he is capable of being, so too is he equally capable of being enigmatic. He is constantly in control of his own emotions, and will never, ever lose his temper.
  ons, and will never, ever lose his temper.)
• Qaali Shav  + (Naive)
• Naka Laurent  + (Naka doesn't completely lack drive and foc …
  Naka doesn't completely lack drive and focus; it just seems that way, set against the backdrop of centuries of House Laurent industry. While he does not want for energy, he certainly is not notably organized in thought or action. He is mild, earnest and pleasant, though, and possessed of a quiet wit that often turns towards the self-deprecating. He tends to play to his weaknesses instead of hiding them, without posturing or self-loathing. One of those weaknesses seems to be the sheer difficulty he presents to others in discovering whether he's ultimately more of a flippant goofball or a sage wise beyond his years, as he frequently displays traits of either, if not outright flopping back and forth between the two. Overall, he's a hopeful, curious fellow, comfortable with his own thoughts, who tries to choose whether to share or subdue those thoughts based on his perception of the wishes of those surrounding him at the time.
  shes of those surrounding him at the time.)
• Marxon Savantis  + (Narcissistic to an absolute fault, Marxon …
  Narcissistic to an absolute fault, Marxon views the world through the lense of his own desires. He can be quite the affable companion, if somewhat cutting with the sarcasm and banter, when he so chooses. Others see the face he's been hired to show them: implacable and merciless. He is given to humor, of a particularly dark variety, and prone to enliven even the most sober of moments with a well-turned quip. He is known by many to be a man of poor control, evidencing little in the way of reserve when his wild emotions take hold.
  reserve when his wild emotions take hold.)
• Natalia Grayson  + (Natalia possessed the utter confidence of …
  Natalia possessed the utter confidence of a woman who knew precisely who and what she was, but that sort of arrogance quite nearly destroyed her. Suitably chastened, she has a newfound respect for the power that the great nobles represent, and is considerably more circumspect about ever picking fights. She's a woman who hass been burned but survived the experience, and while more than one individual has remarked that she's a changed woman, they simply miss that she's far more cautious. There's still that wicked gleam in her eye caught at unguarded moments, that pursuit of new challenges or the thrill of the hunt. She's still a woman with ambitions, but now even more calculating. She still has cards to play.
  calculating. She still has cards to play.)
• Nathaniel Vaughn  + (Nathaniel has two personalities: The gent …
  Nathaniel has two personalities: The genteel, mannered front that he puts on for clients and persons of distinction, and the brooding, often-temperamental face he wears when interacting with persons of ill repute. His true personality may lay somewhere in between these two masks. But the same man is equally capable of the courtier's grace and dockside tough's gritted teeth and cutting tongue. He takes care that the audiences for each side do not see too much of the other.
  ach side do not see too much of the other.)
• Maris Maw  + (Naturally daring and bold, Maris' life spe …
  Naturally daring and bold, Maris' life spent with war and death as a constant companion has done little to dim his natural charm, quick tongue and predisposition to having a good time. Once he has a goal in mind or sets his eye on the prize, he'll do everything in his power to obtain it. In general, family always comes first. After that, it's a level playing field that he's eager to seize and experience.
  d that he's eager to seize and experience.)
• Navi Crown  + (Navi is possessing of a sort of savage cha …
  Navi is possessing of a sort of savage charm, aided by the cryptic quality that keeps her core shrouded from the casual observer, mystery draped about her like a proud mantle. There is a quiet mirth in the way she regards the wild world she finds herself in now, a black sense of humour that seems to quell the subtle rage that simmers just below the surface, waiting for the opportunity to be free.
  e, waiting for the opportunity to be free.)
• Neilda Saik  + (Neilda is generally affable and easy going …
  Neilda is generally affable and easy going. She loves digging into research, especially if that research brings her closer to something old that she might later have a chance to discover in some grand adventure. Ironically enough, in spite of the fact that she's a relic-hunter, she's very fastidious and hates being dirty. The first thing she wants to do, once a good hunt is over, is to hit the baths, get clean, and just relax. She's also not afraid to speak her mind or let out a curse, if the situation should call for it, but she typically doesn't let things phase her too much.
  lly doesn't let things phase her too much.)
• Nigel Riven  + (Nervy energy often filters through Nigel: …
  Nervy energy often filters through Nigel: he can seem frenetic or manic when high energy, or anxious and depressed when low energy. His mind is quick and sharp, and he has a remarkable capacity for absorbing information. He also has a tendency to dither and worry. Warm, modest, and a little socially shy, he has a hard time putting himself forward or putting himself first; he's likely to submerge his own desires into what others want for him, particularly his sister, to whom he is passionately loyal. He has a motherhennish tendency to want to follow people about and make sure they are eating enough/sleeping enough/remembering to drink water/answering their mail/have taken their shoes off, which is better suited to a fine butler or an administrative servant than to a Count's Voice.
  istrative servant than to a Count's Voice.)
• Nester Stockman  + (Nester was known as overtly orthodox in hi …
  Nester was known as overtly orthodox in his youth and middle age and someone who believed in word and contract. As he's aged there is a dottering forgetfulness that comes to him and some might say an unhealthy interest in the decadent life that he had eschewed for so many decades. He's easily persuaded and confused with words, but books are his final guide for everything.
  books are his final guide for everything.)
• Miraya Corsetina  + (Never a dull moment. Miraya is energetic a …
  Never a dull moment. Miraya is energetic and with swagger to spare, the way she moves and the things she says always containing enough flourish to be memorable and to feel punchy. She loves a dare and cannot stay still for long, making her a natural troublemaker or fixer, all depending on a roll of dice at any given moment. Although she loves a good fight and to subject herself to the thrills of the sea or exploration, there seems to be a studied method to her madness, and when she is out of her depth and needs help, well... that is what family is for, isn't it?
  l... that is what family is for, isn't it?)
• Zeia Unknown  + (Never met a stranger; gregarious but inten …
  Never met a stranger; gregarious but intense. Able to make friends anywhere, and a capable, instinctive diplomat. Loyal to those he considers honourable. He has a long fuse, but when it blows, he has almost no limits. Slow to anger, fast to forgive if intentions can be ascertained. Never forgets a kindness or a slight, though he may not always act on the latter.
  hough he may not always act on the latter.)
• Nicia Pravus  + (Never one to give in without an argument, …
  Never one to give in without an argument, Nicia is someone that is methodical, logical, and emotionally-cold when it comes to her professional life and behavior. She distances herself, refraining from getting emotionally involved in any of her work. That same distance isn't applied to her private life, where she operates with a frenetic pace, involving herself in social situations with an abandon that strikes a marked contrast between the coldly logical professional and the effervescent young lady.
  fessional and the effervescent young lady.)
• Nicia Laurent  + (Never one to give in without an argument, …
  Never one to give in without an argument, Nicia is someone that is methodical, logical, and emotionally-cold when it comes to her professional life and behavior. She distances herself, refraining from getting emotionally involved in any of her work. That same distance isn't applied to her private life, where she operates with a frenetic pace, involving herself in social situations with an abandon that strikes a marked contrast between the coldly logical professional and the effervescent young lady.
  fessional and the effervescent young lady.)
• Massimiliano Buccheri  + (Never one to lose his temper, Massimiliano …
  Never one to lose his temper, Massimiliano is a gentleman first and foremost. While he's gifted with the same passion that often drives his people in Lycene tales, he channels that into his artwork more than his arguments. His composure is his measure of how well he's moving through the world and when it fails him most it is often in the face of great beauty, not great rage. Painting, sculpting, theatre, he has a deep and abiding love for any and all works of art even those for which the mastery of remains an unreachable mystery to him. He's well-spoken for a commoner who claims to have been raised on the streets and maybe that's because books are a luxury he's prone to, never having one far from him in case of a lull during the unending excitement of a sculptor's life. Dry sarcasm may also come to him once in a while, as it sometimes does with those who are as long-lived as he is. He's charitable when he can afford to be, pleasant company when the mood strikes him and otherwise a watchful man of few words unless they're important or asked for.
  rds unless they're important or asked for.)
• Eithne Thornburn  + (Never take life too seriously. Never hold …
  Never take life too seriously. Never hold yourself back from doing what you really want to do. There are no limits or boundaries to what one can do and achieve. Eithne lives by these mottos and mantras much to the chagrin of her mother. She is her father's daughter through and through, from her coloring, to her personality, to the profession she's chosen to take. The woman enjoys every day to the fullest as though it were her last. She's quick with a joke and would never turn down a tankard of ale or two. Just because she's petite doesn't mean she wouldn't try to drink the largest man in the tavern under the table. Her flirtations only take her so far; They are all in good fun since she's not yet ready to find a man to 'settle' down with and have children. She enjoys being physical whether it be working with her hands or partaking in a friendly spar, Eithne can't find it in herself to stay still. Being one of seven children has always meant that she has to share everything with her siblings. Just for once she'd like something to be completely hers and hers alone.
  hing to be completely hers and hers alone.)
• Niamh Greenmarch  + (Niamh is quick to laugh, fierce in battle, …
  Niamh is quick to laugh, fierce in battle, strong in her friendships, eager to defend those who can't defend themselves, and would rather be out of doors than inside. She's quick to make friends, and easy to get along with, but she'll step up and call out almost anyone if she feels they're being too foolish.
  ne if she feels they're being too foolish.)
• Nicos Ulbran  + (Nicos is a warm man, always with a joke an …
  Nicos is a warm man, always with a joke and a smile. Friendly to the point of being sicking, but seems to get along with everyone around. He is the man that comes into the bar, buys everyone a round, and chatters about his day for too long. He always seems to know something about everything. Opinions are like assholes, so he always has one. His is, of course, the best one.
  has one. His is, of course, the best one.)
• Nierzen Grayhope  + (Nierzen is dry as dust, clever to a fault, …
  Nierzen is dry as dust, clever to a fault, highly curious and inventive, but generally inclined to be one of life's observers and commentators. The cultural reporter of his time, he has a keen, precise eye for hypocrisy and relishes pointing it out. The platform of public commentary is where he truly shines. A brilliant writer and raconteur, he tends to reserve his in-person bite unless specifically requested for criticism, but is rarely truly mellow unless he's at least a few drinks in. Warm with few to none, he possessed a weak spot for orphans and very young children that he will mock even as he yields to it. Few things are immune from Nierzen's scrutiny and snark. His inner monologue is scathing and it applies equally to himself as to others.
  t applies equally to himself as to others.)
• Niklas Kennex  + (Niklas is a restless, adventurous soul, wi …
  Niklas is a restless, adventurous soul, with tremendous creative force within him to channel. Sometimes he flirts with becoming a Devotion of Limerance, because that is how much he finds that he loves writing. Yet sometimes they still fall short of encompassing the broad swath of dream that drives him. Generally warm and good-humored, he struggles sometimes with finding deeper meaning, yet the outlet of his creative work has made him more centered and confident, and there is a great deal of passion behind his use of imagination to create an engaged world. Niklas always wants to do, be and dream more than he does, but looks to the world with a kind of unfailing inner optimism even at his most irresolute.
  nner optimism even at his most irresolute.)
• Niklas Grayson  + (Niklas is a restless, adventurous soul, wi …
  Niklas is a restless, adventurous soul, with tremendous creative force within him to channel. Sometimes he flirts with becoming a Devotion of Limerance, because that is how much he finds that he loves writing. Yet sometimes they still fall short of encompassing the broad swath of dream that drives him. Generally warm and good-humored, he struggles sometimes with finding deeper meaning, yet the outlet of his creative work has made him more centered and confident, and there is a great deal of passion behind his use of imagination to create an engaged world. Niklas always wants to do, be and dream more than he does, but looks to the world with a kind of unfailing inner optimism even at his most irresolute.
  nner optimism even at his most irresolute.)
• Nikola Stonewood  + (Nikola is calm, yet quick to smile. He is …
  Nikola is calm, yet quick to smile. He is a personable man that is ever friendly. His calm nature, however, does not hide his slow to boil temper, which erupts with a grand explosion when it goes off. He is quick to act on his impulses but even quicker to defend the honor of someone he perceives as being slighted by another. This often makes him seem both a gallant knight and a meddlesome person. His loyalty to those he cares about is so strong it borders on being a fault than an asset.
  it borders on being a fault than an asset.)
• Nimue Redreef  + (Nimue had a solid reputation as one of the …
  Nimue had a solid reputation as one of the best breakers of horses in the Mourning Isles, having gone away in her youth to study under masters in Chevalle. She was also regarded as a fine soldier and warrior. She's quite eager to restore those sentences to being in the present tense, as the fact that she's a noble divorcee tends to overshadow her positive accomplishments. She loves the thrill of physical activity, whether it's taming wild horses or doing legwork for the Iron Guard. This charging-head-on approach to life sometimes leads to consequences that can't be waved away, as she's learned, but it's the only way she wants to live.
  , but it's the only way she wants to live.)
• Nisaa Whisper  + (Nisaa is a bit of a quiet sort, perhaps be …
  Nisaa is a bit of a quiet sort, perhaps because of the language barrier. She speaks Arvani well enough, if slowly and with a rather exotic accent, but does appear to pay close attention when others speak, as if slowly studying their words and meaning before responding. Her quietness can often lead people to think that she is shy, however, she is far from it. She speaks her mind frequently. Of course, she is polite enough about it, she is, after all, a trained courtesan, she simply does not believe in empty flattery. Loving joy and beauty in the world, Nisaa tries to portray her most beautiful self as often as she can (that being of her soul, not her appearance), and feels she is her most radiant self when she is dancing, which she does with a graceful ease.
  cing, which she does with a graceful ease.)
• Neviah Ciardha  + (Niveah is often dour and prone to bouts of …
  Niveah is often dour and prone to bouts of melancholia. She is quiet and reserved and only briefly do people ever get glimpses of what lies beneath her still waters. Still, she finds it easy enough to make acquaintances; but when it comes to friendships she often finds it hard to cement relationships and tends to drift away. She knows not about how steely her loyalty is, the depths of her heart, or how hot her anger burns as those aren't waters she's truly navigated yet. All she truly knows is her curiosity and fascination; the limits of which she can't seem to find.
  he limits of which she can't seem to find.)
• Nix Thrax  + (Nix has had a rough life, edged with luxur …
  Nix has had a rough life, edged with luxury, and it has cut him into a shiv. Simultaneously spoiled by his parents, and brutalized by his brother, Nix has grown into a danger of a man. He can smile with the best of them (Even with that wicked scar of his), while delivering a stilleto between a man's second and third rib. He is merciless when it comes to supporting his House, or his own whims. Years as a Reaver Captain has shaped him into a force to be reckoned with. He has a bit of a soft-spot for beautiful women, but he is a Thraxian at heart...and that is not meant as a compliment. He has no issue using absolute horror to get what he wants...or going the long-way around with a smile and carefully chosen words. Everything is a tool to be applied to the proper situation.
  ool to be applied to the proper situation.)
• Bosco Caputo  + (No one has ever accused Bosco of being cha …
  No one has ever accused Bosco of being charming, witty or joyful. He's stubborn, that's for sure and often slips into snap judgments about people, places or things that are then hard to shift. There is a certain amount of bitterness about him that he doesn't express, and an often surly temprament that is prone to introspection. He's mostly pragmatic, and definitely capable. His passions (or perhaps outlets) are smithing and fighting, both of which involve beating something. Not quick to anger and there's often a weariness about any heated temper that suggests this wasn't always the case. He is capable of an affable good humour, although it doesn't always make it all the way to his eyes.
  't always make it all the way to his eyes.)
• Etienne Telmar  + (No one would call Etienne anything other t …
  No one would call Etienne anything other than ambitious - but they'd be hard-pressed to name anyone who has been harmed by that ambition, except those who dare to abuse the funds of the Church. In conversation, he is warm, attentive, and well-mannered, showing a genuine interest in those around him and an easy compassion that invites confidence and trust. However, there is steel underneath the open smile - he is dogged and ruthless in pursuit of the truth, and he has absolutely no sympathy for those who abuse their position as priests or as recipients of the Faith's funds. He has an Oathlands concept of honor and dignity (including the occasional duel under his belt), and the political savvy of one who has moved up the ranks amongst the powerful, proud, and competitive Oathlands clergy.
  , proud, and competitive Oathlands clergy.)
• Elgana Redrain  + (No two snowflakes are alike, and so no two …
  No two snowflakes are alike, and so no two conversations with Elgana will ever be exactly the same. She delights in being unexpected. Airy, breezy and flirtatious, Elgana is rarely direct when she can act the coquette. She loves to dance with her feet almost as much as she loves to dance with her words. She loves parties and can derive great joy from intimate social gatherings as much as from roaring schmoozes. She'd rather be a lover than a fighter and she'd rather avoid conflicts than start them; if she can derail one by making an oddball joke, starting a dance, or giving a bouquet of flowers, she will be all over that. But she has an uncanny knack for observing and understanding social situations; she isn't ever weird for no reason, but always, always to a purpose.
  o reason, but always, always to a purpose.)
• Noah Grayson  + (Noah has been raised to think he's better …
  Noah has been raised to think he's better than everyone for being a Grayson. He does. He does what he wants and how he wants with little thought to other's feelings but his own. This is not to say that he cannot have a change of heart upon meeting people more. He's prone to smirk and be full of himself, at least in public. Some say if his lips are moving, he's lying. Who he is in private and those close to him? No one is quite certain.
  ose close to him? No one is quite certain.)
• Noah Velenosa  + (Noah has been raised to think he's better …
  Noah has been raised to think he's better than everyone for being a Grayson. He does. He does what he wants and how he wants with little thought to other's feelings but his own. This is not to say that he cannot have a change of heart upon meeting people more. He's prone to smirk and be full of himself, at least in public. Some say if his lips are moving, he's lying. Who he is in private and those close to him? No one is quite certain.
  ose close to him? No one is quite certain.)
• Noelle Pravus  + (Noelle is someone who finds magic and deli …
  Noelle is someone who finds magic and delight in small situations of life. She can get wrapped up in a fantastical story with no trouble, and find herself lost with great passion as she cheers on her favorite knight at a joust...maybe a bit too unladylike. She's also one of those people who needs an outgoing friend, someone who helps her push boundaries. She's an awkward wallflower, just now starting to bloom, and could use a guide for all the social lessons her mother tried to teach her that she never paid attention to.
  each her that she never paid attention to.)
• Leif Redrain  + (Northerners are often known for their love …
  Northerners are often known for their love of fighting and drink and their enthusiasm for life, but Leif stands as a respectful contrast to that. He will go out with his fellows, enjoy himself, have fun, but at a respectful remove: he's not at all prone to excess himself, be it drink or brawling or otherwise, but is always a stalwart and reliable friend. He would never talk down or dismiss the northern spirit, he has a deep rooted fondness in himself for the cutlure of his kin; even if that northern spirit isn't as firmly in him. Leif has always been contemplative. Not necessarily quiet, but with a deep well of patience and consideration; he's a man who would rather say nothing at all than offend a potential ally. He is deeply respectful of the opinions and beliefs of others, which has always been a necessity for a fervent follower of the Pantheon growing up in the lands where Shamanism is most popular. Even from a young age, Leif was considered wise beyond his years, a patient man who is quick to listen, but slow to speak, and slower still to anger. Leif loves to delight those he cares for, whether it be with songs, gifts, or complex conversation. He may not agree but he tries with everything in him to refrain from judgement.
  erything in him to refrain from judgement.)
• Norwood Clement  + (Norwood suffers with a world-weary patienc …
  Norwood suffers with a world-weary patience. He is quiet and dry and reserved. Beneath that dry edge is a deep well of compassion. He is warm, thoughtful and considered. He almost always thinks before he speaks and lends the weight of maturity to what he has to say. He has never entirely shed old pain, with a deep, romantic heart in his chest that never entirely recovered from losing a wife young, but he fills his need for connection by being sweetly open to quiet, contained friendships and warm acquaintances with others. His loyalty is unshakable, unswerving, and deeply patient. Not the smartest man in the world, he carries with him a near ineffable wisdom beyond his years.
  a near ineffable wisdom beyond his years.)
• Volcica Stahlben  + (Not all Stahlbens are as cold as their hom …
  Not all Stahlbens are as cold as their homeland, but Vola exemplifies the chilly distance of the Everwinter. She's hard to get truly close to, as difficult to grasp as a northern wind. She has a purpose, a calling that she enjoys and a hobby she loves, and the woman has never seemed to need much more than that. She's not exactly unapproachable, but those wishing to get her story should probably be prepared to chip away at her cool demeanor.
  repared to chip away at her cool demeanor.)
• Meriah Gascoigne  + (Not quite a social creature but very even …
  Not quite a social creature but very even in temperament, Meriah can 'get-along' as they say, with the majority of people. Though her sense of humor is unquestionably black and she lacks that certain sense of pity even the most ardent cynic possesses. The nickname 'Black Meriah' is certainly well-earned. But when it comes to her job, the street croaker is second to none. Intelligent and sharp, she can come off as moody but it may be a lack of patience for those who believes, 'have been denied the basic intelligence to function' in life.
  e basic intelligence to function' in life.)
• Lise Seliki  + (Not so much cold, Lise is cynical. She has …
  Not so much cold, Lise is cynical. She has a sense of humor cultivated by years of danger and stress, marked by nothing so much as a nonchalance about danger. She's full of a hard-edged snark. It doesn't help that the girl cares little who she offends. Not that she looks for people to anger, but it seems to happen as often as not.
  r, but it seems to happen as often as not.)
• Nottie Ulbran  + (Nottie is an over sharer on her personal l …
  Nottie is an over sharer on her personal life, she always talks about how little luck she has and how so little goes right for her. She is the type of girl that will probably trip over the tiniest rock and end up with a broken leg. She does her best to raise funds for all the woes that plague her and she keeps a happy face, despite them. Things with her just seem to go from bad to worse naturally. Though, there is a note of cunning about her.. maybe.
  re is a note of cunning about her.. maybe.)
• Nycelani Unknown  + (Nycelani is quiet - until she's not. When …
  Nycelani is quiet - until she's not. When she does speak it's often far fetched ideas about plots and conspiracies, and quite possibly the end of the world as we know it. She can be charming in her own way, and convincing if one isn't careful. Madness often masquerades as lucidity for a short time, but it's hard for her to maintain that facade for long.
  for her to maintain that facade for long.)
• Nyima Tsemo  + (Nyima is a woman with something to prove. …
  Nyima is a woman with something to prove. It's not that she has a chip on her shoulder, it's more that she looks at herself as an unfininshed product and she has to spend ever encountering learning something more about herself. She does not hold others to the same standard of perfection as she does herself, knowing that it's a personal drive of hers and not the fault of others. Beyond that she comes across quite warm and open, willing to talk to almost anyone. Unless they look to have greater authority than herself, and then there comes a grinding of teeth and utter politeness.
  a grinding of teeth and utter politeness.)
• Oberion Thornweave  + (Oberion has seen, lived, and caused a grea …
  Oberion has seen, lived, and caused a great deal of tragedy. Such things leave marks upon the soul and he has more than his fair share. Haunted by his mistakes and crippled by loss, a once vibrant, powerful man is but a shell of that lost self, fumbling blindly in a world with the weight of such misery on his back.
  ith the weight of such misery on his back.)
• Edward Redreef  + (Observant, Studious)
• Jacali Crown  + (Odd, some might say disturbing, but always …
  Odd, some might say disturbing, but always upbeat -- so jovial, so terribly polite. A consumate professional and respected 'pharmacist' with impeccable work ethic. The quality of her other ethics, however, are left to the imagination. There are those that have suggested she suffers some sort of mental malady, possessing of an unusual manner of speech and nearly obsessive quality when it comes to her impliments, but these diagnoses seem more the decree of the murmured court of a judgmental public than anything rooted in truth.
  ntal public than anything rooted in truth.)
• Jacali  + (Odd, some might say disturbing, but always …
  Odd, some might say disturbing, but always upbeat -- so jovial, so terribly polite. A consumate professional and respected 'pharmacist' with impeccable work ethic. The quality of her other ethics, however, are left to the imagination. There are those that have suggested she suffers some sort of mental malady, possessing of an unusual manner of speech and nearly obsessive quality when it comes to her impliments, but these diagnoses seem more the decree of the murmured court of a judgmental public than anything rooted in truth.
  ntal public than anything rooted in truth.)
• Oddmun Sanna  + (Oddmun is all wry warmth and sturdy practi …
  Oddmun is all wry warmth and sturdy practicality. Favoring animals over people generally speaking, he can apply a quiet strain of wisdom earned from his time interacting with animals to the time he has to offer for people. Unambitious does not mean lazy; Oddmun will work tirelessly towards a goal once he has it. But politics just stresses him out. He prefers a quiet conversation between intimates, or a long ride through the snow on horseback. Though not exactly shy, because Oddmun can bring bonhomie to bear when he needs it, large crowds distress him and make him long for the escape of nonjudgmental companionship, i.e., critters.
  njudgmental companionship, i.e., critters.)
• Odin Eswynd  + (Odin is a great deal like his father: He i …
  Odin is a great deal like his father: He is loud, he is fun-loving, and he is largely optimistic. However, he is furthermore fearless and reckless in his actions, becoming like that of a mad beast in battle who takes the risks that others would deign never to take. Surprisingly philosophical and intuitive, Odin loves swinging a blade as much as he does reading a good book. His utmost hobby is the very concept of battle and raiding, where he is happiest is most certainly the sea in preparation for a raid. To his fellows and allies, he is friendly and thoughtful, though to his enemies, a nightmare of hostility.
  to his enemies, a nightmare of hostility.)
• Leonel Velenosa  + (Of a personable sort, Leonel's lips were e …
  Of a personable sort, Leonel's lips were ever quick to curve and there was never a gravelly rumble of laughter far from his chest, nor was that mirth missing in his eyes. Intensely focused on whatever task lay ahead of him, the concept of quitting may indeed be a foreign one to him. The lively prince was a lover of varied topics, from academia to the martial pursuits, and whatever lay between. With his eyes ever on the horizon, he planned his steps far in advance and navigating treacherous road with due caution and instilled in him from such a young age to achieve his goals - whatever they might happen to be.
  goals - whatever they might happen to be.)
• Leonel Inverno  + (Of a personable sort, Leonel's lips were e …
  Of a personable sort, Leonel's lips were ever quick to curve and there was never a gravelly rumble of laughter far from his chest, nor was that mirth missing in his eyes. Intensely focused on whatever task lay ahead of him, the concept of quitting may indeed be a foreign one to him. The lively prince was a lover of varied topics, from academia to the martial pursuits, and whatever lay between. With his eyes ever on the horizon, he planned his steps far in advance and navigating treacherous road with due caution and instilled in him from such a young age to achieve his goals - whatever they might happen to be.
  goals - whatever they might happen to be.)
• Galatea Pravus  + (Often excessively polite at first meeting, …
  Often excessively polite at first meeting, Galatea's sense of humor is typically dry, and a bit strange. A carefully-molded exterior hides enthusiasm and passion for those things with capture her interest. Always amicable, she often stops just short of being truly warm and open. A certain sense of mystery is something she willfully cultivates. Honor and dignity and justice are all very important to her, and she can have a bit of difficulty 'letting things go,' as it were. Still, she patience in excess.
  as it were. Still, she patience in excess.)
• Zenix stonehart  + (Often forgets what they are doing or sayin …
  Often forgets what they are doing or saying. Frequently befuddled by normal human interactions. Prone too sharing too much, yet revealing very little. Likes to spout proverbs at people. Loves nature and is often found wandering through the woods. Never reveals their gender and will avoid the issue. Engages in alchemy as a hobby, making poultices and potions. Is perhaps a bit too assertive.
  d potions. Is perhaps a bit too assertive.)
• Ademar Napolitano  + (Often nicknamed the fox of the Napolitanos …
  Often nicknamed the fox of the Napolitanos due to his gregarious and charismatic nature. To say he is fun-loving and carefree would be just the judgement of the mask. For this man is of many layers and can shift himself whenever the situation calls for it, often showing off that silver tongue of his. Only those closest to him know what lies beneath that smooth exterior.
  ow what lies beneath that smooth exterior.)
• Maya Redreef  + (Often presenting as a distant sort, Maya i …
  Often presenting as a distant sort, Maya is not a cold person. She is withdrawn through nuture rather than nature. Having grown up apart (partly due to her mother's influence, partly due to the cruelty of her childhood peers), she struggles to identify with those around her. In truth, Maya is a woman who wants to reach out and be a part of things. She wants to be included, she wants to have fun, and she wants to find her place in the world.
  she wants to find her place in the world.)
• Rysen Crovane  + (Often respectful and curious, Rysen is a s …
  Often respectful and curious, Rysen is a seeker of both knowledge and experiences. He is thoughtful and reflective, but wears his emotions on his sleeve, which often shatters plans and expectations in the heat of the moment. He seeks to earn honor and glory in the arts of war and poetry, but knows that he has much to learn, and is more at home in the country inn or wooded glade, than the glittering halls of court.
  glade, than the glittering halls of court.)
• Asriel Darkwater  + (Oh, Asriel - brooding, brilliant, bone-tir …
  Oh, Asriel - brooding, brilliant, bone-tired Asriel. He isn't without his eccentricites, but whatever charm was lacking in the former Count Draevor Darkwater wasn't lost from the family line entirely. As it would turn out, it just blew into the sails of his brother instead. Which is to say Asriel Darkwater is terribly charming, or at least he can be when he wishes it. That charm is even sometimes enough to smooth over whatever strange glances he's prone to collecting when a wild idea finds itself entangled in the shroud of his frenetic, often unyielding curiosity. He can be generous or selfish by turns, caring or cold-shouldered, quite compendious or loquaciously brimming. The only constant is that he's rarely ever lost between them, showcasing himself as a creature of extremes.
  wcasing himself as a creature of extremes.)
• Iovita Igniseri  + (Oh, Io tries so HARD to be good: to be qui …
  Oh, Io tries so HARD to be good: to be quiet, to be sweet, to be neat and tidy, to be and all the things that would make someone want to keep her around; all the things a young lady should be. OH, she tries so very, very hard -- and manages, at least half the time. No, that's generous -- a quarter, we'll say. If given leave, or in all-too-frequent unguarded moments: Iovita is quick-tempered and a little bit brash, headlong and reckless but whole-hearted with it; quick to love and easily heartbroken, sure, but just as quick to (mostly) recover from it. She has a stubbornly self-reliant streak born in response to being just old enough to understand the separation of being fostered, but not the reasons for it; it breaks down more easily than she would like to admit.
  more easily than she would like to admit.)
• Olin Vanha  + (Olin is warm, convivial and given to easy …
  Olin is warm, convivial and given to easy laughter. Comfortable in the company of others, he listens with interest and enters into trade with abandon, his interactions never undertaken without a jovial smile. Whether through hard work, natural inclination or some combination of the two, he hews tightly to an open affability presented to those he associates with, only rare moments finding more contemplative expression.
  nts finding more contemplative expression.)
• Oliver Coldrain  + (Oliver is a man with a purpose - to never …
  Oliver is a man with a purpose - to never again be returned to Thralldom, and to make a name for himself. He does not form close friendships often and tends to be untrusting of people in general, but that does not mean that he is unfriendly. After all, he is a business man with an economic mind, and it is hard to get business from people you aren't friendly towards. So, most people see him as a rather jovial storyteller type, always willing to share a tale (tall or otherwise) about an adventure that he's been on, or a sight that he has seen. He can, at times, be a brooder and seems to always be attached to a flask or bottle, though he is more 'functioning drunk' than 'alcoholic'.
  more 'functioning drunk' than 'alcoholic'.)
• Oliver Arterius  + (Oliver is a man with a purpose - to never …
  Oliver is a man with a purpose - to never again be returned to Thralldom, and to make a name for himself. He does not form close friendships often and tends to be untrusting of people in general, but that does not mean that he is unfriendly. After all, he is a business man with an economic mind, and it is hard to get business from people you aren't friendly towards. So, most people see him as a rather jovial storyteller type, always willing to share a tale (tall or otherwise) about an adventure that he's been on, or a sight that he has seen. He can, at times, be a brooder and seems to always be attached to a flask or bottle, though he is more 'functioning drunk' than 'alcoholic'.
  more 'functioning drunk' than 'alcoholic'.)
• Olivia Ashford  + (Olivia spends as much time under the open …
  Olivia spends as much time under the open sky as any in House Ashford, her love of trees and flowers and the smell of wet earth an almost visceral thing. It's too bad then, that she has such a strong aversion to animals of all sorts, be they tiny insects or vicious predators. People are another story however, Olivia loves to meet and catalog people almost as much as her precious herbs and flowers. She's nosy but generally well-meaning, and a bit of a gossip, though she's fiercely loyal to those she considers true friends.
  loyal to those she considers true friends.)
• Olivian Malvici  + (Olivian is at once charming, playful, fuss …
  Olivian is at once charming, playful, fussy, and obsessively neat -- in other words, the perfect combination of traits to make for an idle, foppish clothes horse of a nobleman. He vastly prefers perfume to sweat, and silk to armor, which makes his natural talent with a blade something of a personal tragedy for him. When he fights, he fights because he's learned that running an attacker through is a better way of making them go away than flailing around and yelling 'stopitstopitstopit', and if he's going to run someone through he'd rather do it neatly because otherwise blood is going to get everywhere and maybe even on him and stains on his favorite shirt aside, few things make him quite so queasy as getting someone's blood on him. He doesn't know where that blood has been!
  He doesn't know where that blood has been!)
• Cullen Greenmarch  + (On first meeting Cullen seems blandly nice …
  On first meeting Cullen seems blandly nice. Courteous as is expected out of a Knight from the Oathlands. When one scratches the surface, however, they find a man with a wry but subtle sense of humor who has deep convictions. Cullen feels loyalty to his Greenmarch roots and culture, but he also has a deep appreciation for Valardin chivalry and culture. He walks a tightrope between the ways of his family and of his fealty careful to balance himself lest he fall onto either side.
  nce himself lest he fall onto either side.)
• Dio Seraceni  + (On the seas, Dio is fierce and stern - a m …
  On the seas, Dio is fierce and stern - a man who understands necessity and uses the force of his personality to enthrall his crew with a sense of purpose and destiny. At other times, he can be personable and warm, a master storyteller, who can draw his listeners into foreign lands or times not their own, to taste victory on their lips, or feel the weight of silver coins passing through their fingers. The nature of his speech is also as mutable as the sea. He can be formal, even eloquent in the courts of Velenosa or Arx, or spit the most vile and base curses with the lowliest of cutthroats. To those inclined to pay close attention, it is clear that whatever lies underneath these cultivated personas has been locked in a well wrought chest, and buried deep.
  in a well wrought chest, and buried deep.)
• Eos Saik  + (On the surface and off the battlefield, Eo …
  On the surface and off the battlefield, Eos is as most honorable noblemen are. He makes good on his word and adheres to propriety in the public eye, reserving anything but the most proper and formal presentation of himself to those closest to him. He is a sure and soft-spoken man who chooses his words and tone with purpose. He savors life's indulgences and denies himself little, but never to excess or beyond the means of his purse. He enjoys the quiet company of his animals - a veteran warhorse and a three-legged retired war hound - almost as much as people. He is never unduly cruel, but does not shy from harsh truths; a velvet glove over an iron fist. The one place this all breaks away and he personifies the lion the Saiks are often likened to is with a sword in his hand and blood in the soil.
  a sword in his hand and blood in the soil.)
• Cecilia Kennex  + (On the surface, Cecilia exemplifies what h …
  On the surface, Cecilia exemplifies what happens when an innocent golden child goes "bad"; she's more Lycene than the Lycenes, doing what she wants, when she wants, and the reasoned voices around her begging her to slow down can fuck right off. She drinks like a Kennex, flirts with whoever she pleases, and generally leads a life of excess, all in an attempt to numb herself to the pain of a tragic childhood's end. But it's not just fashion sense and sexuality that Cecilia picked up during her time in the Lyceum, and while at least some of her 'I'm mad at the world, so let's have a party' attitude is rooted in genuine feeling, she's a lot more astute than she pretends to be. Intelligent, educated, and calculating, she can see how their insistence on playing by the rules has hurt her family, and she's determined to advance their interests (and protect her nephew, who is the only person who really matters to her right now) by doing what they can't. If she can have a great time doing it, all the better.
  ave a great time doing it, all the better.)
• Evander Kennex  + (On the surface, Evander is a calm, centere …
  On the surface, Evander is a calm, centered man, soft spoken and too weak to fall prey to the throes of strong emotion. A lot of his sickness is in his lungs, such that he can never catch his breath well enough to raise his voice, and in most things, he's happy to go along to get along, letting the tides of life take him to and fro as they will. Never a well man even when he's not ill, he's learned to accept the limitations of his body and to work around them as best he can. For someone who doesn't know him well, this frail exterior is all they'll ever see, and it's enough for a lot of people to dismiss him. But under the faded velveteen glove, there's an iron will and a mind like a steel trap. Evander has faced death more than once in his young life, and the experience has given him a sense of perspective far beyond his years, which is why he generally doesn't let the little things bother him. But in situations where something that he sees as important is at stake, he shows himself to be uncompromising and almost totally without fear. When it comes time to take a stand, this frail wisp of a man will dig in his heels and good luck moving him.
  dig in his heels and good luck moving him.)
• Fergus Redrain  + (On the surface, Fergus is an unhappy man, …
  On the surface, Fergus is an unhappy man, with a grim sense of humor and a black scowl. And further deep that's still true, but he's far from a simple, unthinking brute. He's actually quite smart, and it makes his humor worse. He knows how brutal the world is around him, and there's few things that are solvable through peaceful means however much he wishes that was the case. Joy is a thing to be taken away, but some part of him seeks it out, nonetheless. He tries to keep his distance from people, because if he doesn't, they get hurt, one way or another. That doesn't keep him from finding friends though. Some are well meaning, others seek to use his skill and ferocity. In the end, none of it matters, even if part of him wants it to, desperately, in the vain hope to become a better man.
  , in the vain hope to become a better man.)
• Lailah Bisland  + (On the surface, Lailah seems nothing like …
  On the surface, Lailah seems nothing like her charming and outgoing family. Rarely speaking in large groups, and unconcerned with the opinions of the court, Lailah's strengths shine in subtler ways. Her passion for the truth, and the sharp blade of her intellect can cut as deep as her family's swords. Her words are few, but tend to be as effective as they are succinct. She prefers the company of one or two at a time, never feeling quite at ease in addressing a crowd despite a winsome voice and appearance. Her intellect rules her, rather than her emotions, but she still feels them deeply and intensely. She has a great deal of confidence outside of social settings, trusting in herself and in her work, but she simply feels no need to force feed it upon anyone. The truth is its own power, its own strength, and she simply makes the truth as clear as she can to others.
  s the truth as clear as she can to others.)
• Laric Grayson  + (On the surface, Laric seems to be a self-i …
  On the surface, Laric seems to be a self-important cynic who -- when he acts -- acts out of self-interest, even when he's doing good. He'll laze about, only striking quickly when there's some glory or notoriety to be gained. It's not precisely an act, either. He is a Prince, a Grayson, and there has never been a Prince of Grayson who grew up unsure of his importance.
  yson who grew up unsure of his importance.)
• Marena Pravus  + (On the surface, Marena is everything rumor …
  On the surface, Marena is everything rumors make her to be: effortlessly stylish without any flourish to her clothes or movements, discipline incarnate. She is severe without losing grace and lethal despite her soft-spoken politeness. There is an edge to the Lycene woman that is the perfect blend of her mother's Setarcan fire and her father's deadly Cainite mien. At her core things are somewhat different for the warmongering girl. Behind her frosty eyes roils the passion of a moon-touched woman, kept under control until unleashed. Marena's inner fire is felt in the power of her orders in the battlefield, and in every kiss shared with a lover. Marena is, in few words, quiet intensity, and has only grown more focused since spending a few years in Setarco City.
  ince spending a few years in Setarco City.)
• Marena Inverno  + (On the surface, Marena is everything rumor …
  On the surface, Marena is everything rumors make her to be: effortlessly stylish without any flourish to her clothes or movements, discipline incarnate. She is severe without losing grace and lethal despite her soft-spoken politeness. There is an edge to the Lycene woman that is the perfect blend of her mother's Setarcan fire and her father's deadly Cainite mien. At her core things are somewhat different for the warmongering girl. Behind her frosty eyes roils the passion of a moon-touched woman, kept under control until unleashed. Marena's inner fire is felt in the power of her orders in the battlefield, and in every kiss shared with a lover. Marena is, in few words, quiet intensity, and has only grown more focused since spending a few years in Setarco City.
  ince spending a few years in Setarco City.)
• Orazio Saik  + (On the surface, Orazio is a personable, af …
  On the surface, Orazio is a personable, affable man. He always has time to listen to one amongst the faithful, and is often not without a kind word. There are a slim few who would dare to say that the Arch Lector is anything other than fair - in temperament and in action. But Orazio is also a cold, hard man. Cutting and precise, with no time for those he deems worthless or incompetent.
  r those he deems worthless or incompetent.)
• Fawkuhl Valardin  + (On the surface, he's all warm and beatific …
  On the surface, he's all warm and beatific smiles that bring a radiance to his countenance. Fawkuhl projects the serenity and grace expected of the Dominus, but one only has to see him in private to see the iron will of a man who may truly believe he is the closest living being to the gods. An imposing presence by sheer force of personality, he projects the domineering nature that believes he safeguards the souls of all in Arvum.
  s he safeguards the souls of all in Arvum.)
• Lys De Lire  + (Once a beacon of light and laughter, rage …
  Once a beacon of light and laughter, rage and loss have forged her into something else. Lys looks out at the world with a disjointed, cynical sort of apathy. Grief and fury have transformed what was once a genuine enjoyment of life into something else entirely. Her expression flickers as easily between joy and entertainment as it does rage and depression. Nearly every smile, these days, has a tendency to flicker into psychotic mania.
  tendency to flicker into psychotic mania.)
• Jyri Tersk  + (Once a hotheaded warrior of the Black Elk …
  Once a hotheaded warrior of the Black Elk tribe, Jyri is a man who prefers to act rather than talk. When he does opt to speak, it is often in a laconic manner which may catch more sensitive souls off-guard. He does not radiate concern and altruism and does not suffer fools easily. That said, his integrity, practical logic and tireless dedication to duty is undeniable even to those who disdain him for being a racial other. He insists on taking responsibility for his actions, and takes pride in the work he does - when working towards a goal, Jyri holds back none of his time and energy completing each relevant task with accuracy and patience.
  relevant task with accuracy and patience.)
• Jyri Whitehawk  + (Once a hotheaded warrior of the Black Elk …
  Once a hotheaded warrior of the Black Elk tribe, Jyri is a man who prefers to act rather than talk. When he does opt to speak, it is often in a laconic manner which may catch more sensitive souls off-guard. He does not radiate concern and altruism and does not suffer fools easily. That said, his integrity, practical logic and tireless dedication to duty is undeniable even to those who disdain him for being a racial other. He insists on taking responsibility for his actions, and takes pride in the work he does - when working towards a goal, Jyri holds back none of his time and energy completing each relevant task with accuracy and patience.
  relevant task with accuracy and patience.)
• Varkka Unknown  + (Once a vivacious, charming young woman, un …
  Once a vivacious, charming young woman, untold hardships have left Varkka a changed woman. Tempered by years of violence and hard living, Varkka often comes across as colder than snow on first meeting, but glimpses of her former, vivacious spirit shine through her stoic exterior once she gets to know someone. Professionally, she is unpredicatable and likely to cause more trouble than she solves, but her unique talents and steadfast demeanor ensure that she always has work, even if it won't be winning her glory or respect anytime soon.
  winning her glory or respect anytime soon.)
• Valerio Mazetti  + (Once upon a time, Valerio was a spitfire. …
  Once upon a time, Valerio was a spitfire. He eagerly jumped into any challenge presented to him, very rarely thinking about the consequences, no matter the outcome. Older now, and Valerio has mellowed out. He has come to understand the weight of responsibility, and how there is no such thing as an isolated event. When presented with trouble, he engages it from a position of matured wisdom, rather than simply assuming that bludgeoning it to death will make it go away. His humor tends towards the dry, and there are those who would claim it is generous to call him laconic, but Valerio still manages to summon casual Lycene charm...when it suits him.
  n casual Lycene charm...when it suits him.)
• Nicholaus Grayson  + (Once, Nicholaus was called carefree by his …
  Once, Nicholaus was called carefree by his friends and lazy by his enemies. That all changed when Nicholaus went on his little 'adventure.' Whatever happened while he was gone, changed him. Now, Nicholaus is possessed of a purposeful ambition and an idealist's outlook. He sees the Compact as good, as bringing safety and prosperity to many. A singular drive has possessed him to see it successful and strong, to guard it against threats both inside and out, and he will happily participate in any manner of social game to achieve that end. He presents a gentlemanly, if intense figure. He's never impolite if it can be helped, and there's a certain sense of focus to nearly everything he does or says. He's a staunch supporter of his friends and allies, quick to leap to their defense with a good word in the right ear if he can put it there.
  d in the right ear if he can put it there.)
• Oili Acheron  + (Once, long ago, Oili might have been an ex …
  Once, long ago, Oili might have been an exuberant child filled with the mirth of spring and laughter of fall. She might have had dreams of becoming a princess, hair billowing down the side of a tower to allow a charming knight to take her away to an extravagant land far away. Then, as if a mirror was smashed, the wars began and her mirth changed to melancholy, her laughter to gloom and her dreams to hatred. A woman whose dreams were snatched away, she devoted herself entirely to one task at a time, working down a growing list of small but necessary tasks. It's good for her to work, because without work she becomes nothing more than a bundle of worry and missed opportunities.
  bundle of worry and missed opportunities.)
• Gyliam Tulfa  + (One might describe Gyliam as a bitter, snu …
  One might describe Gyliam as a bitter, snuffed-out candle. He's often slumped on a sidewalk, propped up against a wall with his tin cup set out and his walking stick clutched to his side. On a particularly good day, he might be feebly calling out for spare change, clinking his tin cup around. On one of his -better- days, he might just have the energy to snap and threaten passersby when not a single coin is spared his way, cursing their privilege and the good fortune granted them. Such is his favorite topic: his envy of the fortunate circumstances of those richer and better off than himself. Any advice or suggestions given him, he immediately bats aside, often retorted with self-pity over his situation.
  etorted with self-pity over his situation.)
• Donella Thrax  + (One might expect a Voice of House Thrax to …
  One might expect a Voice of House Thrax to be a cold, calculating woman, or a timid, submissive creature. Donella decided long ago that she would be neither of those things. Well, not wholly so. She skirts a fine line between embodying Thraxian ideals of strength and cold pragmatism (or murderous ruthleness), with being a capable, intelligent woman, able to keep up with the staunchest politicians at court. She rarely speaks out of turn, and never over her fellows, but when she has control of the conversation, she commands respect. She uses her silence, to watch and learn, and then acts decisively, before many realize she isn?t meek and mild. She embraces all aspects of her being - joys, hatreds, respect, tradition, happiness, cruelty - all of it, for she thinks not doing so would provide someone a weakness to exploit. She allows people to see what they expect, and then gets what she wants, however necessary.
  en gets what she wants, however necessary.)
• Magnus Stahlben  + (One might expect a man born in a land so r …
  One might expect a man born in a land so remote to share similar traits to his environment. Yet rather than being cold or remote, Magnus exhibits a welcoming, if quiet, demeanour when it comes to others. While not prone to loud displays of exuberance, he is warm, with an easy laugh and smile, though rarely enough to lose his calm. This serenity also manifests in his patience, and even his speech, deliberate, in no hurry to rush through discussions. Indeed, he is one who wishes to hear differing opinions, hear them debated, that all viewpoints might be known, and a better perception of the world achieved. It is in this collegial manner that he rules, prefering to listen than to speak. Yet when he does, it is with confidence. He knows not all can be pleased, of course. But it costs him little to take the time to try and see the world from their perspective, understand their woes and fears, as well as their hopes and aspirations, before he makes a decision that would affect them all. In this, he is loyal to not only his people's well-being, but now the Compact's as well. Determined and certain of the course taken, he stands to prove that the diplomacy used upon Shav'arvani tribes is not wasted, and that though he remains loyal to his people and their initial purpose, loyalty to the Compact is no lesser for it.
  oyalty to the Compact is no lesser for it.)
• Mahir Vel'ichalahi  + (One might think that a man so energetic wo …
  One might think that a man so energetic would leave the kind of chaos in his wake as a tornado might, yet such is not Mahir's way. Everything has its proper place, its proper time, an order that elevates the parts to become greater than their sum. A chorus singing as a unified whole is as important to its integrity and beauty as the stone, glass, marble and other materials for a monument of architectural beauty. This emphasis on group rather than individual can also be seen in his own work. He does not simply apply the concepts of the smith when he creates a new ring, but adds in the eye and perspectives of the painter and sculptor, even as he also sings to his creation, the product of not one but three branches of creation all seeking a common finality. Yet with his recent arrival to Arvum, Mahir has had to contend with new ideas and perspectives that have troubled the tranquil certainty of his life, forcing him to ask himself questions that may no longer be answered through the will of another.
  r be answered through the will of another.)
• Nikias Inverno  + (One must always stick to their code of hon …
  One must always stick to their code of honor and that is what Nikias does. Little can sway him from what he considers the most righteous path. Sure, sometimes that 'righteousness' is a little sketchy to most but there is no doubting the honor he gives. He treats all the same until they have proven that they need to be treated differently. Just because someone thinks they deserve respect because of who they are or what they do does not mean it is true. This mannerism makes him arrogant and cocky, as he firmly believes little can sway him from his honor and chosen path. This gives him confidence in spades.
  path. This gives him confidence in spades.)
• Elfriede Waters  + (One needs not stare long to summarize the …
  One needs not stare long to summarize the disposition of this here creature one gazes upon. That look that fosters little to no sympathy; that perpetual stringing of her lips that accentuates a lingering disdain. Elfriede has lived a grey and black life that has spared her a want to ever loosen the shell of her emotions to those that'd pry for them. When addressed, her words are monosyllabic and surgical; when amused, an unmannerly hum or hem may rise, and when brought to a conundrum of feelings she's much like a shelled creature, and will retreat into the quiet foreboding of her much-loved silence. And with it, reveal nothing. She shows a fondness for wild creatures, and a predisposition to give in to her wanderlust when left to her own devices. She perceives violence as a natural rule of life, and takes part in it with nary a hint of pleasure, but a sense of dark, brooding duty.
  asure, but a sense of dark, brooding duty.)
• Katarina Al'Muraq-Sabbat  + (One would think a foreign princess so far …
  One would think a foreign princess so far removed from her home would be inclined to sulk and pout about her current lot in life, but that most certainly isn't so with Katarina. Quick to smile and slow to anger, she is one to disregard her own travesties and misfortunes to embrace positivity in all its forms around her; be it the delight of yet another small discovery in her time immersed in a culture so very different from her own or cresting the tumultous waves of the high seas on another explorative expedition, there is very little that can incite her ire. That being said, if there is one thing she cannot stand, it is one who shamelessly inflicts wrong-doing and injustice upon those undeserving.
  oing and injustice upon those undeserving.)
• Katarina Valardin  + (One would think a foreign princess so far …
  One would think a foreign princess so far removed from her home would be inclined to sulk and pout about her current lot in life, but that most certainly isn't so with Katarina. Quick to smile and slow to anger, she is one to disregard her own travesties and misfortunes to embrace positivity in all its forms around her; be it the delight of yet another small discovery in her time immersed in a culture so very different from her own or cresting the tumultous waves of the high seas on another explorative expedition, there is very little that can incite her ire. That being said, if there is one thing she cannot stand, it is one who shamelessly inflicts wrong-doing and injustice upon those undeserving.
  oing and injustice upon those undeserving.)
• Oona Seliki  + (Oona has always been a woman who marches t …
  Oona has always been a woman who marches to the beat of her own drum. If she wants to dance, she'll dance, even if it means she knocks over a vase. If she wants to sing, she'll sing, even if she shatters a mirror. If she wants to stand stock still and listen to birdsong, she will, even if she's standing in the middle of the road. And if she wants to go swimming naked, well...you get the idea. She's a remarkably tolerant person, save regarding two issues: her family (don't mess with them. just. don't.) and thralldom, having been the daughter of escaped thralls herself, who managed to make it to the freedom of Deepwood's shores when she was a child. Oona is a lady who loves life - food, wine, a beautiful sunset, but she's also highly observant and quite crafty. If she seems a bit kooky, well, she's happy to have people underestimate her. She enjoys the look of surprise on people's faces when the realize that not only is she her son's Voice, but she's damn good at it. Not so much the kooky old lady after all...
  ot so much the kooky old lady after all...)

• Asher Grayhope  + (Optimistic Opportunist)
• Asher Morrlin  + (Optimistic Opportunist)

• Orathy Culler  + (Orathy isn't the smartest crayon in the bo …
  Orathy isn't the smartest crayon in the box, but it's hard to say how much of that is deliberate. He often seems to be listening, but how much he understands and processes is left mysterious. He has a rough and tumble sense of humor, and a low taste for the lewd. He's not interested in fighting for fun but he is very interested in fighting for coin. He likes to make money, and he'll make money doing pretty much anything. It's hard to say that Orathy is trustworthy; it would be more accurate to say that Orathy can be trusted to do exactly as Orathies are wont to do. He will take money; he will fight hard; he will drink hard; he will laugh at terrible jokes; he will get up tomorrow and do it all again.
  will get up tomorrow and do it all again.)
• Orchid Champagne  + (Orchid is a quiet and gentle person. She g …
  Orchid is a quiet and gentle person. She gets easily flustered and often doesn't realize when she says, or someone says, something that can be taken in multiple ways. She takes many things said to her seriously. She is quite shy around new people. When she first gets to know someone she is very quiet and uncertain on how to talk with them. As she gets to know someone she is bolder and more open with how she talks. She tries very hard to address people with appropriate titles but it often escapes her, as she doesn't entirely pay attention to the 'who is who'. She is loyal, almost to a fault, to those she cares about and has a temper. She is a very bad liar, as she always has tell-tale signs of her attempts to lie.
  as tell-tale signs of her attempts to lie.)
• Ordain de Tor  + (Ordain is faithful to his pantheon and ser …
  Ordain is faithful to his pantheon and serves his majesty loyally. Though he wants to be a pure knight, he is still young and is sometimes convinced by worldly desires. He is serious about his knighthood and doesn't take it for granted. He resides strongly within his brotherhood and looks to his older peers for guidance and advice. He is willing and eager to learn and better himself always.
  eager to learn and better himself always.)
• Orland Amadeo  + (Orland is cynical, distrustful and suspici …
  Orland is cynical, distrustful and suspicious. He's also shrewd, cunning and incredibly observant. Despite an aloof cynicism that dominates his expression he can be quite personable when necessary. He can cross the full range of emotions and is expressively an open book. Yet he is incredibly discreet and incredibly tight lipped when need arises and has all the makings of a trusted and particularly effective confidant. Hardened from an early life on the streets of the lower boroughs, he has yet to quite fit comfortably into his role as Voice for a noble house.
  into his role as Voice for a noble house.)
• Ornella Velenosa  + (Ornella has always lived in the shadows. T …
  Ornella has always lived in the shadows. The light makes her uncomfortable. She's guarded and always seems worried about an impending disaster that probably doesn't exist. It's her family that she's always worried about and she's constantly at work to protect each and every one of them. If she has downtime, it's hard to see.
  em. If she has downtime, it's hard to see.)
• Erela Blackhurst  + (Orphan. Fiercely loyal. Stubborn. Eerily Q …
  Orphan. Fiercely loyal. Stubborn. Eerily Quiet. Erela Blackhurst cant really deny those things. Shes learned to be very loyal to those that shes close to in her life, but the King comes first. Followed by the Kings Own. If someone dares to take a verbal jab at her unknown parentage shes been rumored to get violent.
  arentage shes been rumored to get violent.)
• Orrin Seliki  + (Orrin is in many ways larger than life. W …
  Orrin is in many ways larger than life. While he can spot artifice, he has no patience for it, and is deeply protective of his people as well as their freedom - which makes sense, as the majority of his County's population are descended from, or actually are former thralls. His nature tends to default toward being relaxed and easygoing, quick to laugh and preferring friendship over fighting, but when it comes to his duties and obligations as Count, he has razor sharp forcus and will become dead serious in a blink. Having been widowed some years ago, while he has no problems finding company as suits him, he is starting to long once more for a true partner.
  ting to long once more for a true partner.)
• Oskar Eswynd  + (Oskar favors the long view of a question. …
  Oskar favors the long view of a question. Sometimes this can seem indecisive or over-cautious, but when a misplaced step can bring ruin to a house, Oskar is the sort who doesn't mind taking a bit longer to be sure he has all the information he needs. When his temper slips, as all tempers do, he tends to get angry quickly and explosively, before recovering just as quickly. Considered quick witted by many, he enjoys showing off that keen wit. He was raised to rule and he means to do it well, damn what anyone else thinks.
  do it well, damn what anyone else thinks.)
• Ostler Youngest son from a large country family of merchants.  + (Ostler is a slow-moving but thorough perso …
  Ostler is a slow-moving but thorough person. Outwardly self-indulgent and indolent, he can be stirred to activity by curiosity or righteous indignation. He was a lazy scholar, but has a generally good grasp of theology and history. Soft-hearted and prone to make bd judgements through misplaced mercy.
  ake bd judgements through misplaced mercy.)
• Otho Felpspur  + (Otho has survived in circumstances where m …
  Otho has survived in circumstances where most others would have fallen because he at the core is a coward. When life gets tough, he finds the exit. Or at least a decent hiding hole until the storm passes. Being a coward doesn't mean that he's afraid of his own shadow. In fact the old cogger has a knack of knowing just how far to push others before his winsome smile and self deprecating words calms the situation. Don't mistake the man's act as senility. He's sharp as a tac. Otho as a head for numbers. If there's a loophole to be found, that man will find it.
  ophole to be found, that man will find it.)
• Othuze Bisland  + (Othuze is smart, quick-witted and clever; …
  Othuze is smart, quick-witted and clever; a very relaxed and practical man not easy to provoke. Although generally, he tends to come out as a serious and slightly intimidating man, those who get to know him more thoroughly can see that, in truth they were wrong, he is quite friendly, respectful and approachable. His voice tends to verge on the husky side, often accompanied by silvery tones whenever he allows himself to have some fun. It is the type of voice that many seem to consider pleasant and attractive: hoarse and deep, with a light and clear laughter.
  and deep, with a light and clear laughter.)
• Otto Grayhope  + (Otto is a cheerful man who enjoys his work …
  Otto is a cheerful man who enjoys his work. He is happiest when he is working in his forge, but when he is pulled clear he is personable and friendly. He is curious about things related to his work and will strike up conversations with any other crafter to talk about their work and their inspiration.
  lk about their work and their inspiration.)
• Ouida Harthall  + (Ouida's smile is quick to appear, and slow …
  Ouida's smile is quick to appear, and slow to fade; she may act with carefully calculated decorum as would be expected of one charged to protect her brother and Marquessa, she hasn't lost the twinkle in her eye of her more carefree days spent wooing and enjoying the attentions of many a courtly lord or lady. Gently spoken and chivalrous to a high degree, it's hard to imagine her in the heat of battle and bloodlust and perhaps that is part of her rather unorthodox type of Valardin reserve. In the presence of a threat, however, the warmth and courtly grace evaporates into something far more... expedient.
  ates into something far more... expedient.)
• Leola Allenatore  + (Out of doors, Leola is sure of herself. He …
  Out of doors, Leola is sure of herself. Her stride is long and sure, her eyes gaze out and away and she speaks confidently, clearly, her words carrying easily. Indoors, her steps shorten nearly too much, her voice is muted, and her eyes flick about, overcompensating and uncomfortable.
  about, overcompensating and uncomfortable.)
• Cole Farago  + (Out of his element, Cole tends to be a lit …
  Out of his element, Cole tends to be a little wide-eyed and awestruck at anything involving big city life. He's a hard worker, willing to at least try just about anything needed, and at his best with hard labor. Once the awkwardness of new acquaintance wears off, he tends to be quick to smile or laugh, with a tendency towards upbeat.
  or laugh, with a tendency towards upbeat.)
• Tania Peake  + (Outgoing, charitable, and more than a litt …
  Outgoing, charitable, and more than a little flirtatious, Tania has a laid-back demeanor. She gives herself easily to the simpler things in life and brushes off hardships as best she can. An unending optimist, she tries to see the good in people. Tania wants to reduce the poverty in the lower buroughs and the area around the harbor. Her dream is to open a tavern on the water's edge.
  m is to open a tavern on the water's edge.)
• Takruid none  + (Outgoing, eccentric, and hardworking)
• Ardee de Lire  + (Outgoing, warm, a free spirit with a love …
  Outgoing, warm, a free spirit with a love of laughter. On the surface Ardee is fun and flirtatious, the aura around her brimming with promises of adventure. Her wits are sharp and her tongue even sharper. Beneath the soft, feminine surface, however, is a spine of steel. The woman knows what it takes to survive, but is skilled at playing soft and innocent.
  t is skilled at playing soft and innocent.)
• Grimgar Redrain  + (Outspoken, headstrong, and with all the so …
  Outspoken, headstrong, and with all the social graces of a bull in a china shop. Those are good ways to describe Prince Grimgar Redrain. He has a dark outlook on things, can be very pessimistic and hates change. He also picks fights at the worst of times but has the redeeming quailities of being extremely loyal not just to his family but to everyone he trusts. He can be kind at times but most likely find it hard for the large man to be anything but intimidating.
  large man to be anything but intimidating.)
• Nash Crown  + (Outwardly warm and friendly, with a determ …
  Outwardly warm and friendly, with a determination to do right by most he meets, he truly strives to see the best in everyone who enters his life. He deeply believes there's something worth saving in nearly everyone, even if they themselves might not see it. Forsaking violence to the point of pacifism, there's a haunted quality about Nash, a sadness behind his eyes that he strives to hide and not trouble others with.
  rives to hide and not trouble others with.)
• Ramiro Whyne  + (Overall, Ramiro is a relatively friendly m …
  Overall, Ramiro is a relatively friendly man. While there are times of a dark mood, mostly he's amiable to talking to others, even if not necessarily one to speak up first. With that said, he's quite observant and definitely has a passion for the wine he sells, willing to open up and talk to anyone willing to listen about it.
  talk to anyone willing to listen about it.)
• Padraig Shieldarm  + (Padraig is entirely too kind. This kindnes …
  Padraig is entirely too kind. This kindness makes it easy to take advantage of him. He's generous, selfless, brave. The stories you hear about Oathlander knights sometimes stray from the reality, but it doesn't for Padraig. He's the embodiment of the stereotype. He wishes to be a hero. He wants to be remembered. Sometimes his ambition and his virtue clash, but virtue wins the day when it does. The only way to know if he acts this way to those who are close to him, if this is all a mask, is to take your chances and try and get there.
  o take your chances and try and get there.)
• Saira Grayson  + (Painfully shy. Perhaps too shy, might be t …
  Painfully shy. Perhaps too shy, might be the first thought when one calls to mind the youngest child of Tiberias and Annalena Grayson. Shy, but sweet, oft with a smile and always a kind word or a helping hand. So long as it does not mean getting her hands dirty, of course. While considered aloof to many of the lower classes, she does not seem to mind. Perhaps she is used to it by now. Despite her reservations, she carries herself with grace and pride, as any Grayson should. Her goals are not outwardly discussed by Saira herself, but any palace servant could tell anyone asking that the young Princess is an artist and even toys with needle and thread upon occasion.
  toys with needle and thread upon occasion.)
• Ethan Merari  + (Passion with purpose, this intense young m …
  Passion with purpose, this intense young man vibrates with energy when he's talking about a subject he loves. When one tries to engage on something that bores him, he impatiently cuts them off. He doesn't like to have his time wasted unless it's a client and he's on the clock. Ambitious, he's not above pushing his own agenda when it suits him. Loyalty is bought and paid for by the contract.
  ty is bought and paid for by the contract.)
• Baldessare Velenosa  + (Passionate and driven, Baldessare is a hot …
  Passionate and driven, Baldessare is a hot core of dynamic ambition layered beneath a dry reserve. His sense of humor is understated, but rarely banished entirely. Wit earns his respect, and intelligence, his regard. Bravery is not an uncommon trait, but his is a courage fueled by self-assurance and tempered by a deeply grooved streak of grounded, solid common sense. He is a born "fixer" - a man who needs to resolve problems wherever they occur, whether they are actually his business or not. Puzzles need solving; battles need winning; emotional problems need... what? He's not sure but he'll definitely try to come up with it.
  t he'll definitely try to come up with it.)
• Rhaesena Fidante  + (Passionate and vocal, Yslaine is not as quiet as some would have you believe. Get her talking, pique her interest and she will not stop.)
• Ember Redreef  + (Passionate, ambitious and bold, Ember rule …
  Passionate, ambitious and bold, Ember rules by dint of force of personality. She works hard, aggressive and confident, and brooks no disrespect. To be a woman that has lived the life she has lived in the Mourning Isles, strength is required. Image-breaking came naturally to her. She is crisp, acerbic, and allergic to nonsense. Yet she is not without enjoyment in life. She enjoys aggressive men, challenging games of chance, and fights that get the blood hot. Though she has a reputation that suggests merciless crushing of all who stand against her, those who speak to her directly might find that exaggerated: not reckless cruelty, but relentless competence, is her stock in trade.
  entless competence, is her stock in trade.)
• Rohran Keaton  + (Patience. Rohran Keaton is a paragon of p …
  Patience. Rohran Keaton is a paragon of patience, though only the brave usually have the audacity to make him wait for something. Rohran is a bit of a mystery, a layered man and one might not always know, outside of the training yard or battlefield, precisely which version of Rohran they are going to get. On the field he is all business, no-nonsense and gruff. War is work and his men know that on the field, Rohran's word is law. After hours, with an ale in hand, the Lord-General can laugh and carouse with the best of them. There are times when a hint of wistfulness can be seen, on the horizon of his mood, the poet peeking out at the edges, the Chivalric Knight with his pen and his prose and the wind billowing over the moors.
  ose and the wind billowing over the moors.)
• Saya Dalin  + (Peculiar. There are other words for Saya …
  Peculiar. There are other words for Saya but they're not very polite. She's usually half present within any given situation, any given moment. She's forgetful and has an aura of far-away melancholy. Laconic and more than a little bit lazy until she gets a flash of inspiration and then she is a fury of movement and production. She's as likely to suddenly start sketching a new project as she is to walk off mid-sentence.
  roject as she is to walk off mid-sentence.)
• Claude Crucible  + (People react to grief and trauma in a coun …
  People react to grief and trauma in a countless variety of ways. Claude is a man whose experiences have made him gentler and more empathetic to the world around him. He is someone who knows that he avoided a very brutal fate, and holds on to that fact as a responsibility to do what he can for others. In another life, he was warm and friendly and even gregarious; now he is finding out which of those parts of himself still exist and which have grown into something else. He is a fairly private person, and his attempts to reach outward into the world instead of remain inside himself as still new, a bit hesitant, and occasionally fumbling, but there's a core of earnest desire to do better to the world than it has done to him, and deeper still is a fiercer steel that rarely makes it to the surface.
  steel that rarely makes it to the surface.)
• Claude  + (People react to grief and trauma in a coun …
  People react to grief and trauma in a countless variety of ways. Claude is a man whose experiences have made him gentler and more empathetic to the world around him. He is someone who knows that he avoided a very brutal fate, and holds on to that fact as a responsibility to do what he can for others. In another life, he was warm and friendly and even gregarious; now he is finding out which of those parts of himself still exist and which have grown into something else. He is a fairly private person, and his attempts to reach outward into the world instead of remain inside himself as still new, a bit hesitant, and occasionally fumbling, but there's a core of earnest desire to do better to the world than it has done to him, and deeper still is a fiercer steel that rarely makes it to the surface.
  steel that rarely makes it to the surface.)
• Percephon Telmar  + (Percephon is a man of focused intensity wh …
  Percephon is a man of focused intensity when working on a problem, but sometimes has difficulty tracking important details, like 'someone is talking to me right now' or 'it's important to eat food'. Curious to a fault, his thirst for knowledge is linked to his quest for purpose. Because his mind is the sharpest weapon he has, and a far superior one than any he might wield with his arm. His sense of duty and his personal piety are linked to his filial need to compensate for being, you know, the nerdiest noble in all the Oathlands. He cares deeply, but sometimes has difficulty understanding the appropriate way to show his caring. E.g.: 'Look! I've written you a treatise about flowers. It's like a bouquet, but it won't die!'
  s. It's like a bouquet, but it won't die!')
• Peregrine Grayson  + (Peregrine is intense. It's almost as if sh …
  Peregrine is intense. It's almost as if she models herself on the birds of prey she's named for, being prone to hard, silent stares and sudden bursts of (potentially destructive) movement. In Arx she is very much out of her own element but the confidence, even haughtiness, of her bearing does not make her a quiet and biddable houseguest. She is elegant strength. She is lethal grace. She is /not/ domesticated.
  s lethal grace. She is /not/ domesticated.)
• Linus Ashford  + (Perhaps the only archaeologist alive to pr …
  Perhaps the only archaeologist alive to prefer to remain outside of ruins and tombs, Linus has an insatiable thirst for knowing what may lie within them. Prone to spending his days in libraries, either personal or public, he's always looking to solve his current obsession and equally driven to search for another. But the actual visiting of them? Well, that's a much taller order. Oh, he's been on an expedition or two, but bad luck seems to follow those in his party when he's present. Whether it's superstition or true belief that he may be cursed...not even he knows. It's rare that Linus strikes up a conversation, but he's not a hard person to have one with, especially if the topic turns to academia. Naive in some ways of the world, it's less unwillingness to learn and more apathy. Perhaps there's something new on the horizon to break him out of this self-confining cage he's managed to assemble around himself for the good of others.
  ble around himself for the good of others.)
• Peri Seliki  + (Peri is thoughtful, bright and by nature, …
  Peri is thoughtful, bright and by nature, a seeker. While her brother tends to be adventurous in terms of liking to take risks, Peri's sense of adventure is part of a deep-seated desire to explore. Despite her local culture's aversion to exploring (as it conjures cultural memories for being Thraxian thralls, and invites contact with the great house of the sea), Peri dreams of voyaging across the ocean and discovering new places. There's just one problem - she's her father's heir. Peri loves her family, and so she constrains her desires out of her sense of duty. But even if she is limited in terms of geography, she takes great pleasure in experiencing what is strange and new to her. Peri feels an especially strong affinity for the sea. She looks to the ocean as her means to find new lands, and feels a special affinity to Mangata, a sense that the tide will carry her to where she longs to be.
  e will carry her to where she longs to be.)
• Pero Ilic  + (Pero is subject to dreams beyond his stati …
  Pero is subject to dreams beyond his station. As a pickpocket in Nilzana, Pero would fantasize about becoming an infamous outlaw - a mythic thief who would scale sheer towers to steal from royal quarters. Not all such fantasies are behind him (though, hopefully less criminal in cast), but they are surely tempered by his service to the Malespero family. To which he exhibits loyalty - cautious loyalty, given how his parents sold him out - but more than he'd be known to offer, otherwise, given the new life they have given him.
  e, given the new life they have given him.)
• Arianwen Grayhope  + (Perpetually stubborn and commonly pragmati …
  Perpetually stubborn and commonly pragmatic, it is little wonder that she has worked at least a decade for the stolid Chanse Grayhope himself. Of course, unlike her employer, that sturdy core frequently hides under a cheery demeanor, one perfectly suitable for a tavern wench serving mugs of ale to society's outcasts. An attitude also quickly honed to a fine dagger of command, in situations where intoxicated customers become a bit overzealous. Youthful energy and confidence only occasionally get in the way of careful ambition and an unfaltering loyalty to those she calls friends. Fitting in just fine as one of the rabble of the Lower Boroughs - and despite her superficial gentility - she can watch someone rob or knife another without batting an eye.
  b or knife another without batting an eye.)
• Perronne Amboise  + (Perronne has chosen to be an optimist. It …
  Perronne has chosen to be an optimist. It isn't that she doesn't see the obstacles in her path, nor that she doesn't sometimes feel bitter or resentful of the accidents of birth that can see one person 'trueborn' and another 'bastard', but she's chosen to focus, instead, on the opportunities that she can see. Her focus on opportunity and her expectation of profit can sometimes appear grasping or ruthless, particularly for those who have never had to bargain for their suppers, but she tries not to outright exploit people who can't afford it. She's a bit of a thrill-seeker, loving the feel of exploring the unknown and gambling on whether what she finds will be profitable or not. She also prides herself on being able to suit her behavior to the venue, whether it's boisterous boasting with the lads and lasses in a trader's tavern, or a formal tea with a head of house to negotiate a trade or passage agreement. And, above all, she takes a deep pride in her personal honor and word, knowing that her reputation is the greatest asset she has.
  reputation is the greatest asset she has.)
• Petal Penrose  + (Petal is often shy and softly spoken. Her …
  Petal is often shy and softly spoken. Her personality sometimes blooms with time and she can be downright talkative to those she trusts and knows well. As a prodigal of Northern Shav origins, she isn't always the most trusting of nobles or even of crown sworn commoners. Petal loves the outdoors. She adores plants and animals. Petal also takes great love in sewing. She enjoys making things. Petal is very generous with those she cares about, but not always to the rest of the world. She tends have a soft spot for other prodigals or Shavs and will try to help them when she can. Petal has moments of playfulness that peek through her often somber demeanor.
  at peek through her often somber demeanor.)
• Pietro Igniseri  + (Pietro is vibrant and energetic, coursing …
  Pietro is vibrant and energetic, coursing with an energy that is, at times, frenetic. He always has to be moving. He seeks excitement and thrills, but the true excitement he wants most is glory. Honor for his family, glory for his name, heroics of the kind that save others -- but while he loves the idea of saving others, he's not always that great at understanding what it is that they might need. 'Rescue' is more a grand concept than what you'd call a plan. For Pietro, planning is mostly something that happens in other people (usually, Vincere). He is courageous (reckless), adaptable, and quick on his mental (and physical) feet, but rarely thinks before he acts. Passionate about everything, he is a man of deep loyalties with a grand romance in his heart that isn't focused on anyone or anything in particular. Highly conscious of himself, it's not so much that he is self-important as that he guards his family with tempestuous ... er, immediacy and verve.
  h tempestuous ... er, immediacy and verve.)
• Sindri Inverno  + (Playful, but dangerous; she seems to have …
  Playful, but dangerous; she seems to have very little in the way of concern for how her actions affect others, though this seems borne of personal hedonism rather than any ill will. Bold and brash, she is prone to a devil-may-care sort of lifestyle, ever-moving, always changing, as though she believed that if she ran far enough, fast enough, she might be able to escape whatever darkness lurks beneath the veneer of mirth in her bittersweet reverie.
  eneer of mirth in her bittersweet reverie.)
• Damaris Arenir  + (Pleasant, courtly, and polite almost to a …
  Pleasant, courtly, and polite almost to a fault, Damaris is well aware that she wouldn't be where she is if it weren't for the generosity of the Bislands. Deferential to those above her and firm but fair to those below her, she avoids politics, acts with restraint, and strives for sangfroid even in the worst situations. However much other people might expect from her, it's never as much as she expects from herself. She works hard to excel in all the knightly skills, and, outwardly, she's the very picture of chivalry ... but as far as she's concerned, the most important quality a knight can have is /loyalty/. Which means doing whatever job she's given, whether honorable or dishonorable, glorious or horrible -- and doing it with a smile.
  or horrible -- and doing it with a smile.)
• Kalani Seliki  + (Plucky, stubborn, creative, caring, realis …
  Plucky, stubborn, creative, caring, realistic and quietly a romantic at heart. Those are just some of the ways Kalani would be described, if anyone were to ask at least. Others might describe her as studious, attentive, quiet, shy at times or not particularly socially adept. She isn't anti-social, in fact, she's just shy. Unless she's in the thick of things, then - when and as the need arises - she can be downright bossy, assertive, and commanding. As a healer, there have been times when she's needed to use nothing less than a bellow to make herself heard. As a fighter, she's had to be quiet and swift, or shockingly loud to cause a distraction. Like anyone else, she's a complex mix of emotions, instincts, training and education, cultural and social quirks mixed with political and idealistic leanings.
  ed with political and idealistic leanings.)
• Podraig Gwent  + (Podraig could probably win competitions in …
  Podraig could probably win competitions in dourness, if he cared for such things. As it turns out, he doesn't seem to care for much of anything if one were to judge by the everpresent grimace on his face. The soft trrappings of Compact life are not for him; a topic he would be far more vocal about had he not learned that lesson from a charitable employer. Mostly he is quiet and stoic save for the occasional roll of the eyes or exasperated sigh.
  onal roll of the eyes or exasperated sigh.)
• Carilova Nowak  + (Poised, calm and gregarious, there is neve …
  Poised, calm and gregarious, there is never a room or locale that isn't made a little brighter by her presence. While it may be easy to discount her grace due to her beauty, it took little more than a single conversation to see manifest from deep below the surface of her skin. Carilova possessed a quick wit, sharp tongue and never met a stranger. Life itself, the grand adventure that it was, never found itself taken more than a day at a time. Each new experience was to be savored, each connection with a person relished.
  d, each connection with a person relished.)
• Lune Savonorela  + (Polite yet coy, Lune is a reaction to that …
  Polite yet coy, Lune is a reaction to that which is around her. Sometimes sweet, sometimes sour, yet always a loyal servant to House Pravus, she is gentle woman in both appearance and manner. Curious (and oft times cynical when in familiar company), she's quick to learn from those willing to teach, and quick to laugh when appropriate.
  each, and quick to laugh when appropriate.)
• Porter Kennex  + (Porter is a big man with a big, loyal hear …
  Porter is a big man with a big, loyal heart, a man who likes everything big. He likes to laugh big, drink big, and fight big -- as far as he's concerned, too much of a good thing is still not enough. He loves adventure, especially the kind of adventure that makes for a good story to be outrageously embellished. He tries to make out like things are all fun and games all the time, but in Porter's quiet moments, a melancholy sometimes comes over him. His unshakable loyalty towards his friends, friends who don't always come through for him like he does for them, has at times forced him to face the fact that life isn't like one of his adventure stories, and in those moments, he feels like the world itself has betrayed his trust.
  e the world itself has betrayed his trust.)
• Vesper Nightgold  + (Possessed of an all too frequent resistanc …
  Possessed of an all too frequent resistance to expectation, Vesper has always been one to forge her own way ahead. Especially if it comes at the cost of tradition. As such, she doesn’t appear to be a woman easily ruffled by what others think. She’s driven by a tenacious sense of adventure that’s fueled by her hopelessly impulsive nature, and is always prepared with an embellished tale to validate her exploits. In tense moments of conflict, amenity and smiles are sheathed in favor of sharper tools, rousing in Vesper a latent ferocity deeply rooted into her being.
  ent ferocity deeply rooted into her being.)
• Danielle Valardin  + (Possessed of an unwavering sense of honor, …
  Possessed of an unwavering sense of honor, more than anything, Danielle is a proud woman and a woman of her word. Even on multiple occasions when such tendencies have put her directly in the path of possibly dying. A more reasonable person might make exceptions for extenuating circumstances. But you don't grow up being a pragmatist but instead an idealist. Pragmatism is instead a failure to hold to the purity of ideals. As you can guess, she's not necessarily the funnest guest to have at a party, though you'd definitely want her to have your back in a war zone.
  want her to have your back in a war zone.)
• Cybele Frost  + (Possessed of the immortality of youth and …
  Possessed of the immortality of youth and a burning curiosity about the world, Cybele embraces life with joy and fearlessness, certain of the adventure awaiting around every corner. There's a certain wide-eyed wonder to how the Prodigal approaches the new homelands of Arx, along with an almost childlike fascination. Irreverence comes with Cybele's shaman tradition - as Walkers Inbetween are supposed to cross boundaries and engage in transgression. Still, one can only transgress so far before one's new liege lords disapprove in a manner of consequence, and that, at least is a lesson Cybele has learned - if not taken entirely to heart.
  learned - if not taken entirely to heart.)
• Veronique Rousse  + (Possessing a confidence that borders on ar …
  Possessing a confidence that borders on arrogance, Veronique tackles everything with the same high level of efficiency. Her humor is a sharp and biting thing when it is allowed to show, and loyalty is built through the bonds of experience rather than blood. Driven, passionate, and with a hunger for success in all she sets herself to.
  er for success in all she sets herself to.)
• Mortimer Mairelli  + (Possessing a kind of dignity and poise gai …
  Possessing a kind of dignity and poise gained through many, many years of experience, he nevertheless prefers a quiet life of diligence and reflection. Never the center of attention, he prefers the fringes of gatherings, ever observing those around him with an astute and sagacious perception. When he does speak, his voice is a smooth baritone and his words, carefully considered and chosen, are delivered with devastating timing and effect.
  ivered with devastating timing and effect.)
• Anton Kennex  + (Possessing a rather imperturbable temperam …
  Possessing a rather imperturbable temperament, it was obvious at an early age that the genial and cool-headed Kennex would not make a very stellar combatant, especially given his languid mannerisms and seeming refusal to take anything to a violent course of action. Later, it became clear that he wasn't a pacifist so much as preferring to avoid unnecessary bloodshed, and devoted himself to the traditional noble studies, as well as a passion for fortifications and architecture in general, as well as how to find more efficiency in all systems. What he lacks in physicality, Anton makes up with intelligence and charm.
  nton makes up with intelligence and charm.)
• Avaline Velenosa  + (Possessing of a certain quiet grace, Avali …
  Possessing of a certain quiet grace, Avaline is a bright spirit. Quick to smile and easy to laugh, she finds joy in the simple things in her life. She's sociable and tends to bond quickly and is eager to hug and embrace close friends. She manages an air of propriety, even in the most Lycene of settings, and despite her jovial nature is quick to take charge and is very quick to shut down any signs of disrespect.
  uick to shut down any signs of disrespect.)
• Zeriax Moonsong  + (Potentially eccentric to some, mystical to …
  Potentially eccentric to some, mystical to others, Zeriax is equally as enthusiastic as he is withdrawn. While managing to be informative and engaging, he remains oddly reticent and impersonal. He possesses a large amount of energy and bears an easy confidence, but for those perceptive enough to see through the barrage of words and actions, he'll likely give off the impression he's hiding something, keeping all his cards close to heart. He's quick to smile, quicker to share stories, and even quicker to ask questions, his inquisitive and playful nature coming to the forefront of any interaction.
  oming to the forefront of any interaction.)
• Kamaria Mairelli  + (Practical and no-nonsense Kamaria is prone …
  Practical and no-nonsense Kamaria is prone to plain but polite social interactions. She possesses the wit to know when to be outspoken an gregarious and the wisdom to know when to be quiet. While far from a social chameleon, she can be found in many different types of social events making what most would call business associates rather than close friends. When it comes to her personal life, she does play her cards close to her chest but she is far from cold or aloof.
  r chest but she is far from cold or aloof.)
• Desma Magnotta  + (Pragmatic and down-to-earth, Desma doesn't …
  Pragmatic and down-to-earth, Desma doesn't suffer fools lightly. If a person needs telling that they're acting the idiot, she'll do so directly, and to their face. That's not to say she's rude, it's more that she doesn't see the point in tip-toeing around a subject when, with a few well-chosen words, that problem can be fixed. If you're in her face, she'll swat you right out of it, and though some can find her manner a little abrasive at times, those with whom friendships are struck tell of a woman that's warm and loyal to a fault. Inquisitive, adventurous, ambitious, she sees her life as a series of goals that must be secured.
  as a series of goals that must be secured.)
• Alecstazi Thrax  + (Precise. That is a good word to sum up th …
  Precise. That is a good word to sum up this Thraxian prince. Well mannered, courtly, every movement is thought through, practiced, polished, decorous. He can be charming in a sharp way, his wit dry and sometimes pointed. Not the kind to begrudge an apology if his barb is too sharp, there is, however, an unflinching expectation of station, of behavior and etiquette. When breached he can be frosty and disapproving, proving just how much of his charm is deliberate. To say he is a bit of a traditionalist is an understatement. He is Thrax through and through, to the core.
  is Thrax through and through, to the core.)
• Alecstazi Halfshav  + (Precise. That is a good word to sum up th …
  Precise. That is a good word to sum up this Thraxian prince. Well mannered, courtly, every movement is thought through, practiced, polished, decorous. He can be charming in a sharp way, his wit dry and sometimes pointed. Not the kind to begrudge an apology if his barb is too sharp, there is, however, an unflinching expectation of station, of behavior and etiquette. When breached he can be frosty and disapproving, proving just how much of his charm is deliberate. To say he is a bit of a traditionalist is an understatement. He is Thrax through and through, to the core.
  is Thrax through and through, to the core.)
• Ezmeralda Leporidae  + (Precocious trickster with a wicked sense o …
  Precocious trickster with a wicked sense of humor. Her agreeableness is unnerving. No one can be this easy to get along with. Surely one should have opinions. Right? Probably, but this little lady just doesn't have time to argue with people over the little things. Everyone should be free to express themselves how they want and be respected while doing so. That is the beauty of life and when one spends enough time in the presence of this woman it is far too easy to get lost in love -- with themselves. After all she encourages people to embrace who they are and not run from the awful truths inside, wouldn't the world be a better place if people didn't try and hide from the mirror but faced it dead on?
  hide from the mirror but faced it dead on?)
• Vega Thrax  + (Precocious, with a warm and cultured voice …
  Precocious, with a warm and cultured voice that manages to carry without having to lift in volume. Vega has always known how to get what she wanted while making it seem it was someone else's decision all along. She relishes her duties and approaches each one with a calm deliberation and confidence that she will get her way.
  and confidence that she will get her way.)
• Ansgar Blackram  + (Pride has carried him far in life, what he …
  Pride has carried him far in life, what he may lack in other facets of life, Ansgar makes up for in his pride. Whether it is pride in his own achievements, pride in the history of his family or the pride of his fealty, Ansgar finds strength there. Despite his pride, he is not necessarily a man who is unable to bend and enjoy life, he can joke about his weaknesses and his mistakes. If he is reminded of the fact he's gotten to be more than just forgetful, he just smiles and plays it off as having known he was asking the same thing all over again. He may not recollect that he is well past his prime, and his own pride makes it hard for him to accept that despite being a big strong Blackram, he's getting older and slower in a fight.
  he's getting older and slower in a fight.)
• Adrienne Valardin  + (Princess Adrienne is kind. Some wear the …
  Princess Adrienne is kind. Some wear the mantle of kindness as a sort of social responsibility; others as a cynical necessity. She cares - and persists in caring no matter how much her life has tried to break her of this. To those in her company she brings a compassionate ear to console and warm wit to cheer. Despite this, Adrienne has many fond acquaintances yet few close friends. Devout, dutiful, and steadfast - at times to a fault - Adrienne works hard at whatever she is set to do. She has studied music under masters in gilded, high-vaulted chambers. She has tilled fields when winter illness has left a village too shorthanded to do so for the spring. The trappings of royalty are a blessing; she would use her influence to repay the world a thousand times over for this gift.
  world a thousand times over for this gift.)
• Adrienne Pravus  + (Princess Adrienne is kind. Some wear the …
  Princess Adrienne is kind. Some wear the mantle of kindness as a sort of social responsibility; others as a cynical necessity. She cares - and persists in caring no matter how much her life has tried to break her of this. To those in her company she brings a compassionate ear to console and warm wit to cheer. Despite this, Adrienne has many fond acquaintances yet few close friends. Devout, dutiful, and steadfast - at times to a fault - Adrienne works hard at whatever she is set to do. She has studied music under masters in gilded, high-vaulted chambers. She has tilled fields when winter illness has left a village too shorthanded to do so for the spring. The trappings of royalty are a blessing; she would use her influence to repay the world a thousand times over for this gift.
  world a thousand times over for this gift.)
• Prisila Seraceni  + (Prisila is a free spirit and possesses a c …
  Prisila is a free spirit and possesses a cunning that might be easy to miss. Effortlessly flirtatious and often seeking mischievous ends, this adventuress is a lover of pranks. Despite her fun loving, easy going nature there is great cunning and purpose behind her actions. Anything for a laugh or clever as 'Cella are oft used phrases when describing the charming corsair.
  ases when describing the charming corsair.)
• Prism Prismatics  + (Prism is a mysterious fusion of truths and …
  Prism is a mysterious fusion of truths and half-truths. Viewed by one angle, she is a manipulator, a seducer, a pretender; by another, a protector. Her morality, refracted, is sometimes neutral, sometimes good. Yet, she would give her life for this world. Would give her last breath to save it. She stands eternal against the Abyss; she stands eternal, to guard the light.
  s; she stands eternal, to guard the light.)
• Iskander Dawkins  + (Professional in comportment and neat as a …
  Professional in comportment and neat as a pin, Iskander's bearing is one that radiates confidence and competence. Though many stewards cultivate an aloof reserve, Iskander wears his propriety, courtesy, and humility like a warm and comfortable cloak that he is more than willing to share. But make no mistake, steel strengthens the man's spine, and very little escapes his notice or attention.
  ry little escapes his notice or attention.)
• Donovan Grayson  + (Professionally, it'd be easy to take Donov …
  Professionally, it'd be easy to take Donovan as blunt, short mannered and well on the dryer side of curt. Not that he would blame anyone for that impression either; in work he suffers no nonsense, nor tolerates fools of any class, creed or sect and his dour face reflects this, far too often. The law is paramount and he takes all matters brought to him seriously. This grave, austere nature does bleed somewhat into his personal life, but he is far from unpleasant. Donovan is personable outside of business hours but often treads shyly in social situations, even fumbling through social nuances of aristocratic courtly duties.
  al nuances of aristocratic courtly duties.)
• Aurelia Pravus  + (Prone to fits of mischief and bedeviled wi …
  Prone to fits of mischief and bedeviled with a coquettish demeanor, Aurelia has been cast as a cunning figure with a taste for any and all past-times of the upper echelons of society. As a stalwart romantic she has been known to make attachments quickly, but commitments come rarely due to her sometimes flighty, carefree demeanor. Some whisper that a near drowning incident from her teens has left her with a touch of madness.
  eens has left her with a touch of madness.)
• Prospero Fidante  + (Prospero Fidante is a man given more to ce …
  Prospero Fidante is a man given more to cerebral pursuits than physical ones, leading many to think him one to think much and act little. This is not quite the truth; he is a man who prefers to think through his actions, and their consequences, and choose the action appropriate to the situation. His pensive nature has left him with more than a few maudlin moments, retreating either to his rooms for a few days at a time or off in the country for what most speculate are epic benders relating to past mistakes.
  re epic benders relating to past mistakes.)
• Halla Stahlben  + (Proud, strong, and fiercely independent - …
  Proud, strong, and fiercely independent - there's no question at all that Halla is a Northerner, down to the marrow in her bones. Though she can be prone to reserve, sometimes even silences, that call to mind the harshness of her homeland, the truth is that's simply a result of how little accustomed she is to interacting with strangers. When her true nature shines through, she laughs loudly, sings boldly, loves freely, and fights with relentless ferocity. Halla is a woman who does nothing by half-measures.
  a woman who does nothing by half-measures.)
• Edelma Pierce  + (Proud, strong, but funny! Dame Edelma Pier …
  Proud, strong, but funny! Dame Edelma Pierce has a great deal of strength of personality behind her. Truthful almost to a fault, Edelma has a hard time holding back when she believes strongly about something, even when etiquette might demand her silence. She has a soldier's way of looking at the world, deeply grounded and practical. Yet she is not without a certain idealistic streak. Her personal honor and the honor of Giant's Reach are paramount to her, and she has a deeply protective streak both for her House and for her small squad of knights and (mostly) women-at-arms that follow her. She is quick and resourceful, a fast thinker who is unafraid to get quippy and deliver sass with her whoopass.
  quippy and deliver sass with her whoopass.)
• Coraline Thrax  + (Put a sword in Cora's hand and she is conf …
  Put a sword in Cora's hand and she is confident, comfortable, and joyful -- just one of the guys! She is doggedly determined: when she sets her sights on something, there is little that can stop her. Unwaveringly loyal once her trust has been earned, she is a steadfast and true friend. She's brave without being unnecessarily reckless, doesn't seek glory for glory's sake and would never leave a man behind. And despite her rejection of Thrax's views on proper female life, Cora is actually very Thraxian: a sailor and a warrior, somber in a face of battle, proud of her Thraxian heritage and abilities on the battlefield -- be them land or sea. Around the men of Thrax, she might take extra pains to prove her worth; she will never complain, never give up, never back down. Take the sword away though? Aaaaaawkward. She does enjoy the occasional party but she's definitely out of her element there. Cora certainly tries her best but those kind of occasions have her treading water just to keep her head above the surface in the deep end. She finds the politics of social maneuvering to be utterly confusing and cannot make small talk to save her life. Cora is perpetually overly honest in those scenarios, and has embarrassed herself in the courtly social scene more than once.
  n the courtly social scene more than once.)
• Pyotr Federov  + (Pyotr is a warm and jovial figure, though …
  Pyotr is a warm and jovial figure, though he is known to be serious as the grave when matters require it of him. He loathes time spent idle and would prefer to be out on the waves or walking through the forests than sitting about in taverns in the city. However he knows how important it is to have friends, allies, and contacts, and thus is hardly antisocial.
  d contacts, and thus is hardly antisocial.)
• Juliette Datura  + (Quick to laugh and forgive, she never, eve …
  Quick to laugh and forgive, she never, ever forgets, and has periodically held a grudge long past the point of madness, but only quite rarely. She has become extremely devoted to Petrichor and Mangata since her family was accepted into the Compact, and rumor has it is very devout if not in a particularly orthodox fashion. She is romantic and idealized beauty for its own sake, with a touch of the hedonist leading to an enjoyment of most sensory related pleasures from a good meal to a soft bed to the smell of fresh coffee or spending hours kissing.
  of fresh coffee or spending hours kissing.)
• Ajax Tyde  + (Quick to laugh, and easy to make smile. Aj …
  Quick to laugh, and easy to make smile. Ajax usually can be seen cracking a joke or trying to lighten the spirits of the people around him. Ajax usually plays the part of a strange combat inclined jester when not on an assignment. While he's on an assignment he's polite and to the point with the clientele and seems to keep a positive public relationship towards others in his company. Starkly contrasting with the rare instances where he's provoked to rage. His personality taking an icy chill with barbed words that lead towards fists being thrown.
  ords that lead towards fists being thrown.)
• Darian Malespero  + (Quick to smile, always willing to share a …
  Quick to smile, always willing to share a drink and a conversation, he has the sort of good-natured boy next door attitude that seems at significant odds with the evidence of a hard, rough life of a soldier that is written across his appearance. As quick as he is to smile he can be equally as quick to pick a fight over something that he believes strongly in. But like everything else about him, he can fight hard, and depending on the exact situation once the fight is over that may be it, something that can be set aside as a resolved issue.
  that can be set aside as a resolved issue.)
• Eamon Darkwater  + (Quick to smile, slow to brood, eager to la …
  Quick to smile, slow to brood, eager to laugh, Eamon does not hold the stodgy, detached attitude that many might think a man devoted to the more abstract side of battle might. Yet all of this fades when he is put into a situation where he is needed, his demeanor turning hard and serious. Still, these occasions are rare, and he seems to have a good sense of when calls for what. Beyond that, he has a ravenous desire for books and knowledge, seeming convinced it will give him the edge he needs. If he doesn't have his hands on a copy of some book or a quill in his hand in the evening, even while laughing at the tavern with his friends, it is a very unusual sight indeed.
  riends, it is a very unusual sight indeed.)
• Oriana Inverno  + (Quick-witted with a wickedly sharp tongue …
  Quick-witted with a wickedly sharp tongue doesn't even begin to describe her. She's always got a response, tends to try for the last word in any conversation. She's not rude, never that, but she's not a push over, either. She stands her ground, and faces the world with a smile even in the face of grim fates and has been prone towards gallows humor.
  and has been prone towards gallows humor.)
• Renfry Elwood  + (Quick. Quick of mind and thought, quick of temper, quick to quip and quick to laugh, there is very little of Renfry's personality that could not be defined by that one word, though at times, in quiet, something darker seems to rest.)
• Georgine Dubois  + (Quiet and often lost in her own thoughts, …
  Quiet and often lost in her own thoughts, Eloise is constantly imagining. It might be easy to assume that the tiny woman is completely airheaded, but she's been known to be very firm when she wishes. She might be a little ditzy with a dreamlike quality to her personage, but she's solid gold and loyal to death under it all.
  olid gold and loyal to death under it all.)
• Irkucist Vinci  + (Quiet and reserved might be the easiest wa …
  Quiet and reserved might be the easiest way to describe him, particularly if one hasn't had the chance to get to know him well. In truth, he only appears that way on account of his naturally cautious mindset. Those that get to know him better, though, will find that he is friendly and kind, if not the bravest sould they've ever met.
  if not the bravest sould they've ever met.)
• Mirella Fiorelli  + (Quiet and soft-spoken, with a servant's ab …
  Quiet and soft-spoken, with a servant's ability to blend into the background when it's convenient, Mirella does little to draw attention to herself until such a time when making her presence known serves a specific purpose. She's not particularly expressive and she's certainly not effusive, but she's capable of maintaining a respectful manner and engaging in polite conversation when required. Even then, though, she leans toward brevity of speech, sometimes even to a cutting extent. Mirella is a woman with a preference for cool efficiency and pragmatic thought. She's not incapable of forging friendships or expressing warmth of emotion, but it's not the norm for her to do so. In essence, life has shaped her into a somewhat stoic and cynical figure, but she's entirely at ease with that.
  ure, but she's entirely at ease with that.)
• Taldolf Ridge  + (Quiet and stoic is what often comes to min …
  Quiet and stoic is what often comes to mind when one finds Taldolf upon patrols. However when he is training his men, his commanding voice carries out and it is rumored he is quite ruthless. In his off time, he is a more jovial individual but the commander side never truly leaves. Those who know him closely though, know he is a gentle giant when the time calls for it.
  a gentle giant when the time calls for it.)
• Tigarus Charon  + (Quiet and thoughtful. Capable of talking v …
  Quiet and thoughtful. Capable of talking verbosely and with eloquence he rarely speaks unless he feels something needs to be said. A storm brews beneath a closed exterior. His true friendship is hard won but his loyalty is without peer. Slow to affection few are allowed behind the curtain to see what lays within.
  ehind the curtain to see what lays within.)
• Caerdroc Woodbine  + (Quiet but passionate, Caerdroc is a man of …
  Quiet but passionate, Caerdroc is a man of long silences but deep warmth. His loyalties run very deep and pure, yet there is a whisper of the tragic to him. Where he was once a faithful and religious man, now he goes to shrines plagued by doubt and uncertainty, with questions he does not know how to ask. He fights loyally for the Bislands but his personal history is such that he cannot but recognize the humanity of their foe. Bound by honor, love and history, Caerdroc stands in the center of a web of connection that makes his daughter's well-being entirely paramount, and forces him out of what might be his comfort zone and into a world that requires socialization and growth. That said, for all that Caerdroc is at his most peaceful in the quiet woods surrounded by animals and not people, his love of the woods is an expansive, open-hearted love, and leads him to wish to share it, spread it, and make it known. He fights out of duty and passion, but in his heart, he prefers an absence of violence, and would love nothing better than to create a world for the next generation where no one would ever need to nock arrow to bow. (Fat chance of that, but ... you know.)
  w. (Fat chance of that, but ... you know.))
• Mallory Davos  + (Quiet is a good word to describe Mallory. …
  Quiet is a good word to describe Mallory. Oh, she can shout orders across a deck with the best of them, but in her average dealings? Quiet seems most appropriate. She chooses her words with great care before speaking, makes the most impact of what she has to say, then sits back to watch the reactions. Usually with an amused little smile playing around her lips. She makes good use of her quick mind and steward's skills, often coming to decisions swiftly and acting with confidence when called upon. That shrewd mind of hers has also made her something of a terror to fight against, as she tends to stay back and let the other person exhaust themselves while she seeks out and exploits weaknesses. A woman with more than one trick up her sleeve, Mallory Davos is perpetually underestimated.. and she likes it that way.
  nderestimated.. and she likes it that way.)
• Reine Ulbran  + (Quiet, deadly, a little spooky. She is a quick study and seemingly patient. It is hard to tell much about the personality of a girl who hardly speaks, though she certainly can and has spoken before, just not to many.)
• Terno Ardal  + (Quiet, peculiar, but friendly to a point. …
  Quiet, peculiar, but friendly to a point. He is helpful enough in most daily interaction. In saying that he doesn't come off as being too odd of a man. Because of course there is profit to be made in his trade and who is to neglect the need to make a living. Although, should he see an advantage, a way into a better situation for himself. He isn't one to block out cunning thoughts to plot angles and tricky for advancement.
  to plot angles and tricky for advancement.)
• Vaeldan Serving the Bislands  + (Quiet, stoic, but watchful.)
• Edris Elwood  + (Quiet, though more out of some internal ca …
  Quiet, though more out of some internal calm rather than antisocial or brooding behavior, Edris seems to epitomize being the dependable rock in the storm. He is rarely the first to speak, though his insights when offered are keen. His smiles are rare, though when they are given they are often very much as warming and welcoming as a sudden sunbreak. Though unfailingly polite and attentive, there is a mantle of reserve that often settles over him except to those most familiar to him. And for those he knows well, there is a playful and witty sense of humor that occasionally cuts through the stoicism that he wears as his usual face to the world.
  t he wears as his usual face to the world.)
• Ansel Telmar  + (Quiet. Diligent. Friendly. Brave. Ansel is …
  Quiet. Diligent. Friendly. Brave. Ansel is used to hearing these words to describe him by individuals that barely know him at all, and it's a rare person that could claim to know him better than that. The young lord is a difficult man to get to know, but it's not as if he is unfriendly, really- the need for courtesy and amiable agreeability was drilled relentlessly into Ansel by his father, Duke Arn, even if the older man had no desire whatsoever to ever show those traits himself. Given a choice, the young man would be happiest alone and on his own, investing himself in studies and far away from other people and their games, but that possibility was denied to him as ever being an option. So he's the Sword of the Telmarch, striving hard to live up to the obligations of his name and position, even as he never has felt particularly drawn to it. What choice does he have?
  rly drawn to it. What choice does he have?)
• Colette Laurent  + (Quiet. Soft Spoken. Shy. Sheltered. Innoce …
  Quiet. Soft Spoken. Shy. Sheltered. Innocent to a fault. These are all easy words to use to describe her at a distance. Despite growing up in a very privalaged position, (being the youngest of a ducal line, no one expecting her to really have to do much), She has turned out quite reserved, and very conservative for a young lady of her age. She is no nonesense, and quite dry, and sometimes that might even appear on the unfriendly side, but she never acts that way out of mallice that is just who she is. Kind when she needs to be, and stern when appropriate, it is not impossible to get a smile from her, but it is very rare. She has even been known to crack a joke or two, but most would likely mistake it for a simple observation.... Poor girl at least thinks it is a joke.
  .. Poor girl at least thinks it is a joke.)
• Sparzla none  + (Quiet. Taciturn. Reticent. Dour. Brooding. …
  Quiet. Taciturn. Reticent. Dour. Brooding. Antisocial. Laconic. Curt. Dumb. Tight-lipped. Withdrawn. The impression of Sparzla's personality or lack thereof is usually fairly consistant in style, if differing somewhat in flavor. She almost seems hand made to play the part of the bouncer, bodyguard or goon given her size, strength and preference to keep mum.
  size, strength and preference to keep mum.)
• Quirin Navegant  + (Quirin is possessed of an easy certainty o …
  Quirin is possessed of an easy certainty only saved from arrogance by the fact that he never seems to assume another's failure as being necessary to his own success. Some react to advancing age with a frantic last gasp of energy, hoping to secure some elusive relevance or legacy; Quirin continues to plod along as though his steps were laid out long before. He governs his people and maintains unswerving loyalty to the High Lord of Thrax, seeking to carve out a path that the next generation of Navegants can use in relative safety. His standard physical reaction is grim indifference and his standard verbal response is laconic pith.
  standard verbal response is laconic pith.)
• Tove Clearlake  + (Quite practical in general, almost coldly …
  Quite practical in general, almost coldly logical at times. This runs counter to her optimistic heart, which she tries hard to keep in check. Sometimes too kind for her own good but very protective of those she considers hers, putting her family first. Her kindness comes easily, but her trust is much harder to gain. Her caretaker nature gives her a true love of helping people.
  e gives her a true love of helping people.)
• Radhilde Acheron  + (Radhilde is one of those rare individuals …
  Radhilde is one of those rare individuals who takes the time to think about her words before she commits to them. Sure, delayed response could be symptomatic of the air deprivation experienced while having been buried beneath a few tons of snow for so long. Much more likely, it's uh... assiduity. A rare and refreshing quality, indeed!
  ty. A rare and refreshing quality, indeed!)
• Radhilde Tyde  + (Radhilde is one of those rare individuals …
  Radhilde is one of those rare individuals who takes the time to think about her words before she commits to them. Sure, delayed response could be symptomatic of the air deprivation experienced while having been buried beneath a few tons of snow for so long. Much more likely, it's uh... assiduity. A rare and refreshing quality, indeed!
  ty. A rare and refreshing quality, indeed!)
• Raemond Dredcall  + (Raemond gives all the impression of barely …
  Raemond gives all the impression of barely contained emotion, a storm trapped in human form, contained because he wills it. Passionate, it's hard to say if he's quick to anger or faster to redirect his emotions, but he understands his limitations and doesn't press them. He prefers to observe before acting, and when he does the action is weighted, measured, and while the consequences may never be predicted, he has an uncanny way of using them to his benefit. Raemond is also terribly charming, though that charisma can be used to inspire as much as seduce or beguile; he's not above letting others take the credit for his well planted, whispered seeds of advice.
  s well planted, whispered seeds of advice.)
• Raffe Fahenir  + (Raffe is a a socialite in its fullest sens …
  Raffe is a a socialite in its fullest sense; he is cunning, obscenely political and charming for his early age. It is no secret that this mature temperament was brought upon him when both of his parents died in a mysterious assassination that, to this day, remains unresolved. It is not clear to everyone if Raffe continues to mourn or is past his mourning phase; he is nondescript to these issues normally. Some suggest, however, than they can see the lackluster sadness in his eyes.
  an see the lackluster sadness in his eyes.)
• Derovai Voss  + (Raised on the streets of Arx, Derovai disc …
  Raised on the streets of Arx, Derovai discovered at an early age that knowledge can be just as valuable as any coin, and just as powerful as any noble. Never quite suited to wielding a sword, he learned instead to parry with words, to strike to the truth of things, with or without the mercy of polite civility. Between charismatic charm and biting wit, it can be difficult to find acquaintances who claim a middle ground of neutrality with the man; most tend to find him delightful or barely tolerable. Derovai is more concerned with information than being liked, however, so he usually cares more about endearing himself to those who are useful.
  endearing himself to those who are useful.)
• Melinda Grimhall  + (Raised the oldest daughter puts her person …
  Raised the oldest daughter puts her personality in a unique perceptive, Melinda has shown great skill in gathering support and helping battle strategies. Her skill may never be with a sword, instead a needle to sew the flesh, she is quite capable of standing along side the great women of Thrax. She is a kind woman who enjoys music, but she can be commanding and charming at the turn of a hat.
  manding and charming at the turn of a hat.)
• Raja Culler  + (Raja is typically quiet and brooding, stic …
  Raja is typically quiet and brooding, sticking to her own business. Though, when her passions are aroused, she has no qualms in saying what she wants to say. Her language is often bold, hard, and often foul. She is quick to anger and will often hold a deep grudge until the offender has made ammends. Despite this, once someone has earned her loyalty, she can be one of the best allies one could have. Woe be to the one who would dare betray her.
  e be to the one who would dare betray her.)
• Magpie Grayhope  + (Rakish and debonair, Magpie enjoys the smu …
  Rakish and debonair, Magpie enjoys the smuggler's life. He enjoys the finer things: money, silk, liquor, women, maybe even men if the mood takes him. He enjoys not being bound by rules, except the rules that say things like 'don't steal more than you can get away with' and 'don't take so much you draw the Iron Guard down on your neck'. He enjoys a simple life wth as little complexity as possible, but complexity always seems to be lurking around the corner for him. He hides behind a defensive wall of humor and sarcasm, and generally speaking, hopes that disaster won't find him, or that if it does find him, it will be escapable. More an emotional coward than a physical coward, he won't avoid simple scraps, but prefers to avoid emotional entanglements and commitments. And conflicts of loyalty. Good gods does he hate conflicts of loyalty.
  od gods does he hate conflicts of loyalty.)
• Rand Pirran  + (Rand serves. That is the first face that …
  Rand serves. That is the first face that he presents to all comers. Whether it be from duty to the Faith, faith in the Gods, or some incipient martyr complex, Rand stands guard over the Shrines of the Gods even beyond what the stringent scheduling of a sworn Templar would require. Beyond his enduring presence lies his veneration of Gloria and the martial honor she celebrates. And beyond even that is a depth of sheer human sadness, the source of which lies undisclosed.
  ess, the source of which lies undisclosed.)
• Ringvald Clearlake  + (Rangvald is a quiet man, as he always has …
  Rangvald is a quiet man, as he always has been. His mind calculates every little detail, often to a painful and annoying degree for some around him. That said, he is not devoid of emotion, and follows his heart as much as he speaks from it, seldom coming to tell lies unless it's for one's protection. He can often be found chewing on the nail of his thumb, deep in thought as he innovates the next step of nonexistent plans.
  ovates the next step of nonexistent plans.)
• Raphael Mercier  + (Raphael is an advocate, first and foremost …
  Raphael is an advocate, first and foremost - he has very strong opinions and will fight tirelessly for an idea he believes in. He has an inborn sense of idealism and morality but he is not an idle dreamer. He became a popular lawyer in Bastion because he is capable of speaking in human terms, rather than with pure logic and fact. At times he forgets to take care of himself, working long nights and eating little when he's fixated on a case. It can cause him to lash out in highly irrational, unhelpful ways and sometimes sabotage his own work. His friends and family realize his intentions are good, but strangers are not always so forgiving. Still, people like it when he's on their side, and he likes it when they're on his.
  side, and he likes it when they're on his.)
• Ravana Stellaris  + (Ravana is sly and charming, always up to n …
  Ravana is sly and charming, always up to no good. Although there is sincerity in Ravana it is reserved to those she cherishes. She takes pride in her antics and even more so in riding the line between doing it as blatantly as possible without ever actually getting into trouble. To add to her aura of mystique, Ravana fills her conversations with seemingly made up words that she is intimately familiar with. She loves to flirt with danger, and casual conversation bores her quickly. Addicted to gambling, either with silver, favors or her own life, the "entrepreneur" is always saying that a fire that doesn't burn isn't sleeping: it is dead.
  t doesn't burn isn't sleeping: it is dead.)
• Raven Masque  + (Raven looks behind her and sees a young wo …
  Raven looks behind her and sees a young woman who had no prospects in life, and now serves the famed Pravus, brought fully into the household as the true heir of Lunara Argento would be. She inherited more than the title of Blackheart from her foster mother, however, and Raven believes she represents the woman. She is unforgiving with her own blunders, believing they reflect on the unassailable sea-queen that was Lunara. She acts honorably, she serves well, fights with cold fury, and hopes the Blackheart is watching. Most of times Raven prefers to speak with actions rather than words. She is prone to moments of great grief, even as she finds in the Pravus family echoes of Lunara's own behavior, small things that draw her into their fold. She is loyal to her new masters, but it will take her a while before she feels at home, especially as she is taught how to behave nobly by the duchess herself.
  ow to behave nobly by the duchess herself.)
• Raven  + (Raven looks behind her and sees a young wo …
  Raven looks behind her and sees a young woman who had no prospects in life, and now serves the famed Pravus, brought fully into the household as the true heir of Lunara Argento would be. She inherited more than the title of Blackheart from her foster mother, however, and Raven believes she represents the woman. She is unforgiving with her own blunders, believing they reflect on the unassailable sea-queen that was Lunara. She acts honorably, she serves well, fights with cold fury, and hopes the Blackheart is watching. Most of times Raven prefers to speak with actions rather than words. She is prone to moments of great grief, even as she finds in the Pravus family echoes of Lunara's own behavior, small things that draw her into their fold. She is loyal to her new masters, but it will take her a while before she feels at home, especially as she is taught how to behave nobly by the duchess herself.
  ow to behave nobly by the duchess herself.)
• Raven Pravi  + (Raven looks behind her and sees a young wo …
  Raven looks behind her and sees a young woman who had no prospects in life, and now serves the famed Pravus, brought fully into the household as the true heir of Lunara Argento would be. She inherited more than the title of Blackheart from her foster mother, however, and Raven believes she represents the woman. She is unforgiving with her own blunders, believing they reflect on the unassailable sea-queen that was Lunara. She acts honorably, she serves well, fights with cold fury, and hopes the Blackheart is watching. Most of times Raven prefers to speak with actions rather than words. She is prone to moments of great grief, even as she finds in the Pravus family echoes of Lunara's own behavior, small things that draw her into their fold. She is loyal to her new masters, but it will take her a while before she feels at home, especially as she is taught how to behave nobly by the duchess herself.
  ow to behave nobly by the duchess herself.)
• Rayne Bisland  + (Rayne is clever, rational and pretty down- …
  Rayne is clever, rational and pretty down-to-earth. Overall, a cheerful and nice lad, always looking up at the world with a bright optimism that seems to be almost unnatural. He's the sort of being that enters a room and lightens it up with just one of his beaming smiles and kindly approachable nature. Energetic and always on the move, he's never found without anything to do, if he's not socializing, he'll be training, if he's not training he'll be eating, or reading, or exploring, or even petting a cat! Anything really, he just likes to keep busy!
  ything really, he just likes to keep busy!)
• Razija Lyonesse  + (Razija is a take charge kind of woman, com …
  Razija is a take charge kind of woman, comfortable with power, authority, and responsibility. Energetic, strong of will, and highly disciplined, she respects strength in others and tends to run a tight ship wherever she goes. Being very goal-directed, she takes a practical, pragmatic approach to accomplishing her objectives and does whatever it takes to get the job done. She is neither squeamish nor fainthearted. She functions well and bravely in difficult and dangerous situations without being distracted by fear or horror. Fair-minded and equitable, she's often called on to settle the disputes of her House and is brave and firm enough to follow through. In her free time, she's prone to action and adventure, physical assertions, and friendly competitions. She almost never has the need to walk or talk quickly since she feels there is no danger of her being ignored or marginalized. Every now and again, she will play to her gruff reputation but underneath all that hissing and scratching she's still a pussycat at heart.
  cratching she's still a pussycat at heart.)
• Reagan laveer  + (Reagan is a woman of strong will. Steady a …
  Reagan is a woman of strong will. Steady as the rocks the waves crash upon Reagan has never been one to back down or shy away from a challenge. She is a kind woman with a giving heart but that is not to be misinterpreted as weak. Everything she does, everything she says has a purpose to some goal she is working towards. She is fiercely loyal and to her her word is her bond.
  ely loyal and to her her word is her bond.)
• Rebecca Malespero  + (Rebecca has opinions. Unlike many of her p …
  Rebecca has opinions. Unlike many of her peers, however, those opinions are grounded in a mature appreciation for the world's complexity. To pull one thread is to unravel the sweater. She is more than just her mind, however: she is a good person. Patient, especially with her brother Volya, she understands the value of giving a person her full attention. She has many passions and enjoys sharing them with the world. Her childhood has taught her much about life's impermanence; this has only reinforced the importance of tradition to her and the desire to create something that the tides will not wash away.
  mething that the tides will not wash away.)
• Rebekah Culler  + (Rebekkah has been let down often enough in …
  Rebekkah has been let down often enough in her life to know that people, left to their own devices, are fickle, unreliable creatures, and as such, she prefers to keep a sense of control in her relationships. She makes friends easily and enjoys surrounding herself with both people and dogs, but only ever comes to trust those who, whether by her conditioning or their own natures, meet a standard of reliability that borders on absolute obedience. Though she's always the last to raise her voice and the last to lose her temper, nobody could mistake her level headedness for weakness. Rebekkah believes that people, like dogs, require a steady , even hand and a predictable pattern of behavior to bring them to heel, and in fact that it is a kindness to exhibit this stability to the people around her. She's absolutely clear in her mind and in her behavior about what she expects from the people in her life, as well as how they will be rewarded for meeting those expectations.
  e rewarded for meeting those expectations.)
• Magaen Charon  + (Recent betrayals have made this former lie …
  Recent betrayals have made this former lieutenant for House Threerivers' military forces slow to trust and resistant to keeping counsel that is not her own. In the heyday of her cocky knightly youth, she would have seen all problems solved by a saucy tune, a full tankard of ale, and her characteristic battlefield bullheadedness, and the same intuitive aggression that's served her so well since. Now, Magaen knows she must learn to bend before she breaks. On the road to redemption for her part in the scandals that surround her, she has dedicated much of her limited free time to reacquainting herself with the teachings of Limerance.
  g herself with the teachings of Limerance.)
• Isabetta Gilden  + (Refined, cultured. Isabetta is still a chi …
  Refined, cultured. Isabetta is still a child of the outdoors, comfortable dragging herself to the mud if need be in order to catch a criminal on the run, but one that has no problem enjoying the fine things that the Lyceum has to offer. After all, there is no law saying one pleasure should exclude the other, is there? She truly revels in the thrill of the hunt. She prefers humans as her prey, for they make a more interesting target, but any kind of hunt would do. She is not very patient with others, and is not one to offer elaborate speeches when communicating. She values brevity in word, and show in action. She might come across as aloof, but when bonds have been formed, she is loyal to a fault.
  have been formed, she is loyal to a fault.)
• Regal Sai  + (Regal is a man whose personality varies gr …
  Regal is a man whose personality varies greatly. While it would be easy for him to claim that his role dictates the entirety of his personality, he's an artist and knows that's a lie. He is a man who respects his art and seeks to improve himself within it at every turn. He is determined and ambitious, as far as improving his skills as an actor goes. Throughout his travels he has been many things, whether intentionally or as an act of survival. Life isn't a play, even if he uses it to prepare for the next role he'll be called to portray. He has been ruthless and merciful, he has been charitable and greedy, he has been savage and honorable. Researching his parts has taken him into and through many places in life, both spiritually and physically. There are many words across many languages to describe the diverse range of his emotions, experiences, achievements, failures, personality and more. There is one word that he insists will always apply to him: actor.
  e insists will always apply to him: actor.)
• Reiker Wyrmguard  + (Reiker is often called dismissive, he care …
  Reiker is often called dismissive, he cares little for anything that doesn't effect him directly, and doesn't empathize with others. Being the oldest child, as soon as his younger sibling was born, he put extra weight on his shoulders to be a role model. He is straightforward, usually honest, and only ever smiles after saying something smart assed or in a fight. Despite how rude he is, some see that he feels that his harsh treatment will better those around him, though Reiker doesn't admit to doing it out of love.
  ker doesn't admit to doing it out of love.)
• Zerric Memphit  + (Relaxed, carefree and adventurous are all …
  Relaxed, carefree and adventurous are all words that might often be heard to describe Zerric. Ever curious, Zerric actually seems to be quite intelligent, despite his rather laid back way of dealing with the world. When you really get to know the rogue scholar, one might find that he adamantly seeks to have others join him in his adventuring.
  o have others join him in his adventuring.)
• Remi Thrax  + (Remi could be best summarized as being muc …
  Remi could be best summarized as being much like the sea itself, Calm and reserved one moment while the next he is just as liable to be wild and unpredictable. What is known of the man from before his long disappearance where he was believed to be lost at sea and likely dead is that he can be rather calculating and ruthless when he wants something.
  ting and ruthless when he wants something.)
• Remy Tulaire  + (Remy is undeniably good-natured. He is bli …
  Remy is undeniably good-natured. He is blithe and chatty, and doesn't seem to take himself or many other things too seriously, save when called to act in the office of The Faith. He seems to have genuine affection for human company without regard to rank or personality, and considers all of life's pleasures to be blessings from Gild. He is generous with words and wealth, and quite eagerly accepts the generosity of others - especially at the banquet tables of Arx.
  - especially at the banquet tables of Arx.)
• Renata Pravus  + (Renata is witty and charming, in an unders …
  Renata is witty and charming, in an understated way. While other Pravus might be scandalous, Renata is a woman of shy-but-sly smiles that, although entertained by her companions' antics, is not quite made of the same materials as them. When dealing with outsiders, she lets her contemporaries act as they will, and if there needs be a bridge between the Sins and someone more... normal, that is usually where Renata shines. Among them, she almost seems like the more subdued one, even if she adores partaking in merriment with her almost-adopted family. In Setara, Renata is known as a kind, soothing voice when tempers rise and disputes threaten the peace. The woman, much like the Duke who brought her to Setarco, abhors violence. It makes her twitch and wince, recoil to avoid it to the point she often stumbles and stammers if a fight breaks down close to her. The sight of blood makes her queasy and this is so acute that, alone among the Pravus, the girl does not eat meat of any kind.
  s, the girl does not eat meat of any kind.)
• Rendyl Blackram  + (Rendyl has all the charming neo-noble quir …
  Rendyl has all the charming neo-noble quirks one might expect from a legitimized bastard. He's embraced his new status with a great deal of enthusiasm - unbefitting as such a level of enthusiasm is for a Blackram - and although his manners can be quite superficial, it's hard not to be charmed by the effort. He still struggles with despondent moods which come and go - his past haunting him despite how swiftly he's tried to fit himself into the lifestyle of the peerage. As well, his time apart from civilization has left him with a few.. ugly quirks that crop up here and there, amidst the well-trained court demeanor.
  e, amidst the well-trained court demeanor.)
• Conall Redrain  + (Reserved and not given to excesses, Conall …
  Reserved and not given to excesses, Conall tends to measure everything by its effectiveness and practicality. Pragmatism is the credo by which he lives his life, and while the gods and spirits are given their perfunctory due, he doesn't concern himself with religious matters much past that. Neither overly polite nor rude, Conall probably wouldn't stand out in a crowd much if it wasn't for his dry sense of humor, imposing form - and watchful eyes. Despite his lukewarm feelings towards matters spiritual, there's a strong sense of pride in the Northlands and an abiding faith in the Compact.
  lands and an abiding faith in the Compact.)
• Dusa Iaso  + (Reserved and serene, behaves in a calculat …
  Reserved and serene, behaves in a calculating manner. While not a bleeding heart, possesses a great deal of empathy for those struggling in line. Most goals present are scientific in nature, trying to understand the world and how to improve the conditions of those living in it. Not naiive, but not jaded.
  e living in it. Not naiive, but not jaded.)
• Alantir Valardin  + (Reserved in unfamiliar social circles, but …
  Reserved in unfamiliar social circles, but always polite and courteous. Charitable to the helpless and downtrodden and usually the first to speak, or draw a blade, in their defense. Brave and selfless in battle. Fiercely loyal to the Crown and its subjects, no matter their status or positions within. Close associates value his thoughtful advice and describe him as an experienced listener.
  d describe him as an experienced listener.)
• Declan Tyde  + (Reserved with an understated charm, it is …
  Reserved with an understated charm, it is easy to see how Declan managed to survive all those years living while hiding his identity. Never wishing to draw attention to himself, Declan is quick to steer any conversation safely away from himself with a long survivor's instinct of avoiding notice. While there's still pronounced traces of a long life surviving in the Boroughs while hiding his identity, he nonetheless seems growing increasingly comfortable slipping into the role he was born to play- a noble hoping to further his family's ambitions, even if that family had once been brought low.
  if that family had once been brought low.)
• Theo Velenosa  + (Responsible. Dedicated. Theo Velenosa is a …
  Responsible. Dedicated. Theo Velenosa is a calm man and easily swings between social groups. That does not mean he is particularly gregarious. To the contrary: Theo is prone to quiet contemplation. But he is able to get along with whoever he needs to get along with. Provided there is something to be gained, of course.
  here is something to be gained, of course.)
• Theo De Lire  + (Responsible. Dedicated. Theo Velenosa is a …
  Responsible. Dedicated. Theo Velenosa is a calm man and easily swings between social groups. That does not mean he is particularly gregarious. To the contrary: Theo is prone to quiet contemplation. But he is able to get along with whoever he needs to get along with. Provided there is something to be gained, of course.
  here is something to be gained, of course.)
• Aureth Grayhope  + (Restless energy defines Aureth, a hot core …
  Restless energy defines Aureth, a hot core of righteousness beneath alternating layers of humor and reserve. Easy charm and frank affection come as readily to him as quick repartee or sharp insult, and he wields them all with the careless acumen of a man who developed conversation as performance art. Keen acuity occasionally blunted by the raw force of an impatient temper, the forge of life has taken him from a pattern of chameleonic social camouflage to an almost reckless forthrightness. A man of deep loyalties to persons over principles, he has flowered in the grip of late blooming faith into a new and fierce purpose.
  oming faith into a new and fierce purpose.)
• Revell Acheron  + (Revell is strangely obsessed with flowers. …
  Revell is strangely obsessed with flowers. She has a flower related qoute for every situation and she will often communicate through the hidden meanings of flora. She is a free spirit who is slow to judge and will see the best in everyone, often to the detriment of her own well being. She has a very idealistic on life that borders on ignorant. More than once, she's been written off as dense and naive by others as a result. And Revell is curious. She's the type that will make your business her business. She will prod and pry and ask questions until she is forcibly removed from the premises or the other party runs away. She speaks very little of herself, often opting to focus the spotlight on whatever company she is having. This is not to say she doesn't enjoy attention - because boy, she does - she simply doesn't go out of her way to seek it. Still, there is something sharp and clever behind those wide eyes of hers.
  and clever behind those wide eyes of hers.)
• Rey Laveer  + (Rey is as fluid as the ocean that birthed …
  Rey is as fluid as the ocean that birthed her. Raised by a family that chooses its members, she's confident through knowing that she is wanted and loved; deeply loyal as a result, she is devoted to duty and the ideals of fidelity. Encouraged in her studies, she is bright and perceptive, curious as the day is long, and dedicated to the improvement of her skills in the healer's arts. Too much like water to manage stubbornness, she fights only to save lives. In those moments there is no more dangerous a warrior, as fierce and true in her devotion to life as she is to her faith. But are times when she drifts and seems to hear a call no one else can detect. In these moments she's pulled to seashore and surf, becoming distant, inconstant as the ever-changing moon.
  ant, inconstant as the ever-changing moon.)
• Reyna Stone  + (Reyna doesn't give up. The stubborn streak …
  Reyna doesn't give up. The stubborn streak has served her well, as she's managed to survive her life so far mostly intact. She's rowdy and she's cheerful and she tends not to think before she speaks, and she often seems to have difficulty being serious. About anything. Humor has long been her coping mechanism, inappropriate as it might sometimes be. She's passionate and has a temper, prone to valuing emotional responses over logic.
  to valuing emotional responses over logic.)
• Reyner Grayhope  + (Reyner is a veritable bon vivant, who love …
  Reyner is a veritable bon vivant, who loves the finer things in life, good wine, good food, fine clothing and fine women. He has a grim sense of humor and a cutting sardonic wit that gives the impression of a tad more going on behind his mirthful eyes than he normally let's on. This all changes when his duties to his men and vocation come a-calling, and he adopts a harsh measure, dutiful, calculated and serious but with a concern for the men under his care that borders the fatherly.
  under his care that borders the fatherly.)
• Rhue Wainryte  + (Rhue strives to be a model of positive thi …
  Rhue strives to be a model of positive thinking and good health habits. She understands the importance of keeping active, involved, and motivated. A student of shamanism since she was a teenager, she enjoys sharing her philosophical views with others, even if they may not ultimately agree with her. Rhue has inherited her mother's green thumb and consequently has a talent for things related to earth: land, farming and gardening. She has branched out into medicine as a result, though the sight of blood tends to make her a little squeamish. She is fond of crafting her own home remedies and experimenting on herself to test whether or not they're effective, though this sometimes has a negative impact on her health when things go unexpectedly awry.
  r health when things go unexpectedly awry.)
• Rhys Llywelyn  + (Rhys Llywelyn is a man who loves the freed …
  Rhys Llywelyn is a man who loves the freedom of life on the road and, likewise, the freedom that exploring brings him. He is a man who thrives on living without the need for others to rely upon. That being said, he is not a loner or adverse to social interaction, in fact the opposite. He is thought of as friendly in social situations and honorable by those he works for.
  tions and honorable by those he works for.)
• Riagnon Acheron  + (Riagnon's propensity for gawkish acts of u …
  Riagnon's propensity for gawkish acts of unintentional slapstick-sabotage knows no bounds, often involving a gangly elbow or the ill-placed toe of his boot. In life, he moves like a yet unbroken colt, unable to regulate his pace. There are days when his betters are surprised that he can even manage to stand on his own and others when he bolts forward into action, burning quickly and bright.
  d into action, burning quickly and bright.)
• Rickard Corsetina  + (Rickard could be considered unfired sculpt …
  Rickard could be considered unfired sculptor's clay. While he possesses a strong will, and will go to great lengths to see his tasks finished, he is not above asking for help, or second opinions. He's more of a lover than a fighter, but does not back down when it comes to defending something or someone about whom he cares deeply. He takes great pride in his smithing work, and believes everything has its place and purpose. A sword not fit for a king might be a good prop for the actors' guild, for example. He finds holding grudges to be beneath him; sure, he'll remember those who wrong him, but he won't let it affect his life. He'll use that fire to better himself.
  fe. He'll use that fire to better himself.)
• Ricki Pureheart  + (Ricki is a quiet person who prefers to obs …
  Ricki is a quiet person who prefers to observe people and her surroundings. It is not that she is cold hearted she just wants to observe what people are up to and who they are. She also likes to be very aware of what is going on around her. She firmly believes in justice and consequences for them. In her opinion, the law is there for a reason. Those who break it should be given punishment befitting of what they have done. Ricki meets people with the expectation they are decent rather than expecting them to be villains. She has a very slow boiling point when it comes to her temper.
  boiling point when it comes to her temper.)
• Rinel Tern  + (Rinel is a perpetually curious and often c …
  Rinel is a perpetually curious and often careless seeker of truth. She smiles frequently and freely, and little is required to interest her in a task beyond the chance at learning something new. No job in the pursuit of knowledge is beneath her, and she will overturn rocks to study worms as gleefully as she will uncover an ancient codex in a long-forgotten library.
  ancient codex in a long-forgotten library.)
• River Stonehaven  + (River is an innocent person and views the …
  River is an innocent person and views the world with both a sense of curiosity and openness, even to the detriment of himself. He may find himself hurt, or slightly melancholy when he is saddened by things, but is quick to be a friend, or to comfort others.
  uick to be a friend, or to comfort others.)
• River Whisper  + (River is an innocent person and views the …
  River is an innocent person and views the world with both a sense of curiosity and openness, even to the detriment of himself. He may find himself hurt, or slightly melancholy when he is saddened by things, but is quick to be a friend, or to comfort others.
  uick to be a friend, or to comfort others.)
• River Culler  + (River is an innocent person and views the …
  River is an innocent person and views the world with both a sense of curiosity and openness, even to the detriment of himself. He may find himself hurt, or slightly melancholy when he is saddened by things, but is quick to be a friend, or to comfort others.
  uick to be a friend, or to comfort others.)
• Robert Salt  + (Robert has very firm ideas about what is r …
  Robert has very firm ideas about what is right and what is wrong. Some people in the world can be quiet and suffer the presence of 'wrongness' but he is not one of them. He believes in freedom, detests slavery, believes women and men are intrinsically different, believes family is important. He believes in being honest, and honorable, and speaking up in the defense of others - so much so that it is almost impossible for him to be dishonest, or to see some injustice going on and not speak up. It's not that he's never afraid - it's not that at all. It's that he never seems to take the path of caution or take a roundabout way to anything. He speaks his mind even when it's inadvisable and it's gotten him in trouble but he's probably not going to change without a lot of maturing.
  going to change without a lot of maturing.)
• Rohyn Oak  + (Rohyn is notably calm and even-tempered, n …
  Rohyn is notably calm and even-tempered, no matter the situation. She is civil and pragmatic, very straight forward, and prone to becoming an arbiter among her peers. She has a well-developed internal sense of morality that governs both her actions and her impressions of other people. Though she rarely seeks out company, she tends to attract it naturally by merit of being a good listener and a font of simple, down-to-earth wisdom and common sense.
  le, down-to-earth wisdom and common sense.)
• Rosalyn Crovane  + (Roisin adores the wild places of Arvum, wh …
  Roisin adores the wild places of Arvum, where forgotten fables and ancient secrets live on. She shields her zealous heart behind a veil of diplomacy and propriety, but some savage tempest circles the periphery of her character. Despite whatever barbarism may lurk beneath the surface, she readily supplies motherly consideration to any willing to endure her doting.
  ation to any willing to endure her doting.)
• Ronan Acheron  + (Ronan was old beyond his years even when a …
  Ronan was old beyond his years even when a child. Shamans tipped up his chin and stared into his eyes, declaring him marked by the past. He lives up to that description now, showing a quiet presence of mind where others might be prone to excitability. Every moment he takes in stride, rarely rushed to haste. That isn't to say he cannot be impulsive. Rather like ice, the right force can bring him crashing down into action. But more often he moves when unseen, reaching one point to another in his own way, in his own time. These deep reserves of patience sometimes leave him vexing, but never cold. He is an apt listener and observant, happy to use a few words when twenty aren't needed. He is the consummate heart of the crew, the solid presence who binds them together. He's the linchpin of a group.
  em together. He's the linchpin of a group.)
• Ronja Sandreef  + (Ronja is a free-spirit of the water. She's …
  Ronja is a free-spirit of the water. She's never been settled in one place. She has stories to tell - it's hard to tell what's real and what may just be on the edge of fantasy. She's seen things and done things that have brought her both fame and notoriety. Quick with a rapier, but quicker with her tongue, she's charismatic, a natural charmer, and exudes a fluid, open personality that just bubbles beneath a surface of wanderlust and adventure.
  ath a surface of wanderlust and adventure.)
• Rook Grayward  + (Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get …
  Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get what he wants, and knows how to best utilize what he wants. His ambition is only outshined by his utterly unnatural, instinctive charm. Those that resist his swagger and smile are those that avoid him complete, which amuses him to no end. There's nothing supernatural to him, merely a sense of self and confidence that makes him fun to be around. He plays the games of politics and proprieties well, careful not to endanger the reputations of others too much, lest he bring dishonor to the Whisper House. He simply makes sure he is in the right place at the right time with the right person to further his goals and ambitions, and come out on top of any situation. His world is far more complex than a warm bed, and such pursuits are often the last resort, or the afterthought. The games and goals he has are more than a pretty face, and in his mind, the sky is not only not even the limit, it's completely attainable in its time.
  t, it's completely attainable in its time.)
• Rook Valardin  + (Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get …
  Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get what he wants, and knows how to best utilize what he wants. His ambition is only outshined by his utterly unnatural, instinctive charm. Those that resist his swagger and smile are those that avoid him complete, which amuses him to no end. There's nothing supernatural to him, merely a sense of self and confidence that makes him fun to be around. He plays the games of politics and proprieties well, careful not to endanger the reputations of others too much, lest he bring dishonor to the Whisper House. He simply makes sure he is in the right place at the right time with the right person to further his goals and ambitions, and come out on top of any situation. His world is far more complex than a warm bed, and such pursuits are often the last resort, or the afterthought. The games and goals he has are more than a pretty face, and in his mind, the sky is not only not even the limit, it's completely attainable in its time.
  t, it's completely attainable in its time.)
• Rook Champagne  + (Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get …
  Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get what he wants, and knows how to best utilize what he wants. His ambition is only outshined by his utterly unnatural, instinctive charm. Those that resist his swagger and smile are those that avoid him complete, which amuses him to no end. There's nothing supernatural to him, merely a sense of self and confidence that makes him fun to be around. He plays the games of politics and proprieties well, careful not to endanger the reputations of others too much, lest he bring dishonor to the Whisper House. He simply makes sure he is in the right place at the right time with the right person to further his goals and ambitions, and come out on top of any situation. His world is far more complex than a warm bed, and such pursuits are often the last resort, or the afterthought. The games and goals he has are more than a pretty face, and in his mind, the sky is not only not even the limit, it's completely attainable in its time.
  t, it's completely attainable in its time.)
• Roran Harper  + (Roran is a challenging person. He is warm …
  Roran is a challenging person. He is warm and kind and compassionate, but it is a hard kind of compassion. He takes the hard road in life and in conversation, and expects others to do the same. Inner fears are for embracing. Inner demons are for quashing. He has little patience for emotional cowardice in himself or other people. This informs every area of his life. A savvy listener and a quick-minded, intelligent speaker, he is a spirited advocate for personal change who seems highly suited to his role in Lagoma's shrine. He cares passionately and irrevocably about people, and it seems as though his well of interest for the problems of others will simply never run dry. Also, if there is anything he loves more than people, it is cats. He loves cats.
  re than people, it is cats. He loves cats.)
• Rorik Kennex  + (Rorik's got the 'Standard Kennex' thing do …
  Rorik's got the 'Standard Kennex' thing down: he loves his adventure, he loves his drinks, he loves women and he loves a good fight when a fight comes to him. He's loud, boisterous and does whatever it takes to make every moment a memorable one. After all, one never knows when this moment will be your last. Still, he's not the fightiest Kennex or the smartest Kennex - in fact, he's probably one of the dumber ones, in a 'charmingly doltish' sort of way. While he's the most comfortable out at sea, captaining his ship and attending to the family's naval competence in the Mourning Isles, at port he's got a strong reputation as a bit of a partier. Especially when he's well into his cups and turns any relatively flat surface into a drum.
  s any relatively flat surface into a drum.)
• Rosalind Ravenseye  + (Rosalind is a sweet natured woman, fiercel …
  Rosalind is a sweet natured woman, fiercely loyal to those she calls family, with a curious mind that thirsts for knowledge be it from books or exploring. She has a knack for bonding with people and animals. There is a bit of wild inside of her that sometimes can get her into a bit of trouble at times.
  an get her into a bit of trouble at times.)
• Rosalynn Kjargild  + (Rosalynn is spirited and unafraid of quarreling when she believes she's right, especially when it comes to her work. That headstrong demeanor belies a wealth of compassion, mirth, and tact she more readily displays when not obliged to duty.)
• Rosalynne Corsetina  + (Rosalynne is a mixed bag of personality. S …
  Rosalynne is a mixed bag of personality. She is hot tempted, spoiled, kind and hard working. Her place as the only girl and the youngest of her brothers gave her expectations that she would be taken care of while still being given free range to do as she wanted. Sure, she expected things but she did not expect it to just be blindly handed to her. Things are only worth having if a little work has been put towards them. She has a sweet disposition, a deep seeded kindness about her. This, however, can often be ruined by her red-hot temper that came from her bit a little spoiled by protective siblings. When she loses it, boy does Rosalynne ever get angry. She is loud, almost to the point of screeching, and often stomps her feet in her frustration. She smashes and throws things, but never at people, to express her rage. Though, once she cools down Rosalynne always apologizes and feels quite bad for her quick, hot temper.
  feels quite bad for her quick, hot temper.)
• Rosemary Hawkeye  + (Rosemary is as quick to anger as she is to …
  Rosemary is as quick to anger as she is to smile. However, she is quite the kind person and is always thinking of what she can do for someone or her family. At her core Rosemary is a family girl. When she is not doing something for a person, she wishes to give aid too Rosemary is looking for the best deal she can find.
  is looking for the best deal she can find.)
• Dagny Stahlben  + (Rough around the edges, she isn't as refin …
  Rough around the edges, she isn't as refined as some ladies are, lacking the carefully crafted etiquette of those raised in courts and houses that have been part of the Compact longer. There is a steel to her, but there is also a laconic sort of way of carrying herself, like she knows that there are dangers in the world, but that she is either confident in her abilities to deal with it. Or that death is an inevitability that life holds, and that being overly worried just ends in a lack of enjoyment in the parts of life lived. Overly friendly might be a term, apt to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger and a humor that tends to be gallows humor. But humor, right?
  nds to be gallows humor. But humor, right?)
• Karak Crown  + (Rough, tight-fisted and reckless, but alwa …
  Rough, tight-fisted and reckless, but always appreciate a bit company. Karak is generally seen doing whatever, mumbling, never doing nothing when he's alone. He's more familiar when he isn't doing business, but courteous when dealing with his clients, also trying to keep a nice reputation and image. He almost never succombed to extreme emotions. His rough words sometimes ended up in a fight.
  rough words sometimes ended up in a fight.)
• Rowenova Halfshav  + (Rowenova grew up as a Northlands nomad (ph …
  Rowenova grew up as a Northlands nomad (physically active & usually outdoors), so tiny rooms/spaces inside solid buildings usually bother her... it is not a terrifying claustrophobia but... a little glance toward an open window or her shifting stance during idle moments which gives away her yearning desire to move outside (and work hard) most times. Otherwise, she can stay quite calm (and even idle) in an outdoor setting (where she is completely comfortable).
  ing (where she is completely comfortable).)
• Roxana Grayson  + (Roxana Grayson was once Roxana Malvici, an …
  Roxana Grayson was once Roxana Malvici, and this knowledge helps any who are trying to puzzle her out. Whether all of the Lyceum are beautiful and mysterious and potentially deadly or whether those assumptions have been used to carefully craft Roxana's public persona...she is the sultry southern lady personified and then recreated under the trappings of House Grayson. That she is a vain creature is somewhat obvious, she cannot pass by a mirror without seeking her reflection nor a shop without determining that any skilled tailor inside ought be creating their works to be displayed on her form. Her love of intrigue may have been seeded in her birthplace but over time she has honed her craft into an art and used it wisely. She's been called a poisonous beauty, sometimes figuratively and other times...less so. Passion is the source of her drive, singular focus based on her craving for everything life has to offer.
  craving for everything life has to offer.)
• Ruane Crownsworn  + (Ruane, a Knight who serves the Crown and i …
  Ruane, a Knight who serves the Crown and it's immediate interests and assets. Sworn to serving them through knightship. No interest in mingling with the riff raff of the lower class. Believes the lower classes are trouble in general for one reason or another with what he's seen growing up. Gives everyone of them a chance until proven otherwise though. Would die protecting the Crown and it's interests but hopes to live a long and prosperous life, being foretold in stories to come as a hero, sung and praised amongst his brothers who protect the crown.
  mongst his brothers who protect the crown.)
• Rue Culler  + (Rue is a soft-spoken, polite girl and is r …
  Rue is a soft-spoken, polite girl and is rarely seen without a smile. She's quick to laugh at her own mistakes and even quicker to help others, even when it comes at a cost to herself. It pains her to say no to someone in need, almost as much as it pains her to be rude. Over the years, she's trained herself to keep smiling and save face even if a customer decides to yell over petty nonsense. She chalks up those incidents to the person having a bad day. A bad week maybe. Even a bad year. Rue prefers to forgive, forget, and meet every dawn with a fresh outlook. Letting insults roll off her back has become a skill, one she refines by singing off key to her father and aunt whenever they're slacking off. Hearing a bird get eaten is great motivation to work! The exception to the rule of Rue's cheery demeanor is her work. All orders are undertaken with great care and must be perfectly crafted to fit the client. If a dress or cloak fails to live up to her standards and if Rue were left to her own devices, it'd be promptly turned into scrap fabric. Thankfully, her aunt's guiding hand means that Rue is stuck making simple alterations. (And not going bankrupt over a picky noble!) It drives Rue mad even if she denies being more than a little obsessive about her craft. It's just dedication! Hard work!
  er craft. It's just dedication! Hard work!)
• Sedna Redreef  + (Ruled by a sensitive watery dynamism, Lady …
  Ruled by a sensitive watery dynamism, Lady Sedna is capable of immense displays of empathy. Oft slipping through the fingers of those who would seek to contain her, social obstacles are rarely a match for her sleek maneuverability and go-with-the-flow attitude. When cooled through ill-treatment, however, she's just as much a master of her own iciness.
  just as much a master of her own iciness.)
• Runo Snowfall  + (Runo can easily be described as confident, …
  Runo can easily be described as confident, loyal, and perhaps a bit cynical. Sometimes he is a bit more outspoken, though it is generally when he knows he is able to get away with it. Given that he is honest to a fault, this can sometimes make him come off as more blunt or brash, but he does mean well.
  ore blunt or brash, but he does mean well.)
• Ruslan Volkov  + (Ruslan's personality is like the wind. At …
  Ruslan's personality is like the wind. At times, calm and breezy. At others, loud and wild. Some days, he thrives on action. Others, he thrives on quiet meditation. His heart is with his ancestors of old, thundering across the frozen tundra, and none may tame him. Generally, he's sharp and witty with a touch of genuine kindness and playfulness to his cocky demeanor. There's also a much more quiet, introverted side to him, which he rarely lets outsiders get a glimpse at.
  he rarely lets outsiders get a glimpse at.)
• Sabitha Bisland  + (Sabitha is a force for organization: one o …
  Sabitha is a force for organization: one of those rare souls with the power to forge order out of chaos, a one woman battle against the forces of entropy. Brisk, crisp, and assertive, with an iron grip on propriety and a seemingly endless supply of unimpeachable taste. She is endlessly practical, with a great wealth of sass up either perfectly tailored sleeve. Her sense of aesthetics is finely honed, across all five senses. Her wit is quick but composed. She is the most refined of hostesses, appropriate to any occasion, and more often than not, she is the force behind the occasion.
  not, she is the force behind the occasion.)
• Sabriel Bloodsea  + (Sabriel is a product of her upbringing. Th …
  Sabriel is a product of her upbringing. The Bloodsea are a hard people with even harder traditions. Being born into thralldom meant that she was always ten steps behind her free counterparts and had to work ten times as hard to amount to anything. This has made her doggedly determined, ambitious, ruthless, and cunning. Without these guiding traits her life on the high seas would have been bloody and short. Thankfully, her ability to adapt is something that she uses quite well and even though she's lived a hard life it hasn't stopped her emotional development. Somehow she remains optimistic and adventurous in spirit. Finding joy in the little things and easily getting along with those who are like her. Sufferers of circumstance.
  o are like her. Sufferers of circumstance.)
• Sabrina Inverno  + (Sabrina Inverno is a distant woman, a shad …
  Sabrina Inverno is a distant woman, a shade of a presence that more often than not has her eyes lost in the horizon, preferring her own daydreams than meeting about political maneuvering. When asked about her behavior she always gives the same answer: she finds very hard to care about the mundane. Unlike many who also find the deluge of wars tiresome and disheartening, however, Sabrina often sees her aloofness as a condition more than a personality trait. She makes an effort to be in parties, be around family and show interest in the world of balls and gowns, and it is no small amount of turmoil that she simply cannot bring herself to enjoy it as other women her age do. It does not help that Sabrina is relentless in her inquisitiveness, never willing to shutting her mouth and share her blistering remarks when she believes something to be amiss or fake. Only truth and strength are good enough. No compromises. Keenly intelligent, and even charming when approached with matters that suit her fancy, Sabrina has a strange way of showing the allure that her mother's family is known for. When subjects take a turn to the morbid, religious and occult, she shines, much to the chagrin of those who would much rather discuss amenities.
  e who would much rather discuss amenities.)
• Saito charon  + (Saito is a friendly person, with a strong …
  Saito is a friendly person, with a strong sense off loyalty and honor. He believes in always doing what one promises and tries to live his life by this principle. This means that whenever he failss, he tends to blame himself,, inspit of any external circunstances that might have caused his failure. He is charitable and will, whenever pocible, do his best to help these in need. He is a laid-back individual, believing that one should have time for work and alssot o enjoy thee pleasures of life, such as reading or watching thee moon-lithe sky.
  s reading or watching thee moon-lithe sky.)
• Salvador Seraceni  + (Sal can always be found tinkering or fidge …
  Sal can always be found tinkering or fidgeting with some engineering problem. This could be an equation he is trying to solve or even a doohickie he is actively trying to tinker with. He is friendly and genuine in his curiosity for the world. He can be a bit aloof and his mind works in mysterious ways.
  oof and his mind works in mysterious ways.)
• Salazar Argento  + (Salazar is like the sea he loves so much, …
  Salazar is like the sea he loves so much, tumultuous and ever-changing. At times, quiet, at peace and in tune with the world, he can stay still. But in a flash of lightning, he can become a raging maelstrom of activity. He is, in his best and worst selves, an enabler - his moods and charm can inspire others to achieve their inner muse, to do what they wouldn't, to try things they've never tried before, for better or worse. He is very good at getting people to do things they wouldn't otherwise do, a skill he has often wasted on frivolous pursuits. Yet despite this, Salazar can be incredibly pragmatic. His moral compass is guided by a situational code that few mainlanders would understand, one laced with a streak of hopeless romanticism. Fiercely independent, he strives to be in control of his often mercurial moods. But one thing, if any, is ever-true - it is never boring to be around Salazar.
  - it is never boring to be around Salazar.)
• Salena Dumund  + (Salena is gruff in both voice and manneris …
  Salena is gruff in both voice and mannerisms. She is quick to default to the wisdom of others in social scenarios but should the time call for it, the redhead is even more quick to draw steel. When cajoled to speak more than five words at any given time, Salena is often cocky when it comes to her own martial prowess, and if she is pestered on her appearance or uncouth demeanor, the lass regresses to a series of grunts and growls, with howls following suit if swords are called for. A trainer of wildlife herself, Salena's frosty exterior melts away in the company of animals, where she may be spied as being calm, caring, and compassionate.
  as being calm, caring, and compassionate.)
• Samael Bisland  + (Samael is dynamic, energetic, and keenly i …
  Samael is dynamic, energetic, and keenly intelligent. He loves words and wordplay. He loves argument. He loves winning argument. He loves figuring people out and learning the way they tick. He throws himself whole-heartedly into friendships, with an unfortunate tendency to get bogged down and entangled in his desperate need to solve other people's problems. He is addicted to work and struggles occasionally with that addiction and what it does to his relationships with others. He struggles with taking losses personally. True advocacy requires summoning sufficient passion and dispassion to connect with the work. The passion is the easy part. The dispassion is hit or miss.
  easy part. The dispassion is hit or miss.)
• Samantha Deepwood  + (Samantha possesses a great empathy, and is …
  Samantha possesses a great empathy, and is naturally warm, affable, and down to earth. She strives to be as honest as possible at all times, but cannot abide hurting someone. An eternal optimist, she always sees the silver lining to every cloud and the beauty in every rainy day. She can see almost any situation or story from any side, which also makes her a great mediator at any time. Easily, she wins friends wherever she puts her feet and she genuinely wants nothing more than the world to be a better place. It's true she may be a gentle soul, but her spirit is of steel and once she's made up her mind about something or decided she's going to do it there's hardly anything that will stop her or get in her way.
  hing that will stop her or get in her way.)
• Sameera Coldrain  + (Sameera Coldrain is a hard person to get t …
  Sameera Coldrain is a hard person to get to know and get close too, especially with how mistrusting she is. She gets very put out when she must socialize with people, though, it has gotten better with the more people she is around. She dislikes socializing so much that instead of a greting she stares at them, though, not directly. She never stares at anyone directly. She does not like to do a lot of talking and is typically quite tactless and blunt. Though, it is hard to tell everything she feels is written in her eyes, on her face, and in her body language. It might be muted but everything she thinks and feels can easily be spotted. She also does not hide the fact she doesn't like people, animals, or being touched. When Sameera talks of something she enjoys she gets very animated and she warms up considerably, showing that once one gets passed her icy, demure, and distant exterior she is a rather intelligent and can be friendly of sorts. Until attention is called to that fact then she shuts down once more. Things to note about Sameera is if someone touches her she goes into panic mode and flips her lid at someone invading her space and she has an extremely violent temper. She finds people and life difficult and weird.
  finds people and life difficult and weird.)
• Sanya Grimhall  + (Sanya Grimhall smiles easily and often, an …
  Sanya Grimhall smiles easily and often, and uses those smiles either to please, engage, or disarm. She's adept at all three and wields passion and inspiration the same way so many in her family do cold steel. It is a foolish thing to assume that she is less precise with those tools, or less deadly. Her moods can seem to shift like quicksilver, and though she can be sunny and charming it takes only one sharp turn to find that laughter fades to temper. Those who know Sanya well describe her as mesmerizing, motivated and exceptionally loyal to those whom she feels have earned it. Family above all.
  he feels have earned it. Family above all.)
• Sapphira Whitehawk  + (Sapphira is a true dreamer and artist. She …
  Sapphira is a true dreamer and artist. She is always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. While her other siblings may be perceived as calm, reserved, or even shy, Sapphira seeks to be a fountain of joy and inspiration. She feels accomplishment in even the smallest of smiles. As a devotee of Limerance, Sapphira is guided by their principles, rather than by logic, excitement, or practicality. She takes her obligations and vows with knight-like seriousness and while she is slow to judge others she does feel profound disappointment when someone she admires fails to keep a promise. She herself is led by purity of her intent, not rewards and punishments. The few spells of depression which befall her often leads to a drought of inspiration, but like the flowers in spring, Sapphira's creativity, altruism and idealism will always come back.
  truism and idealism will always come back.)
• Sapphira Sanna  + (Sapphira is a true dreamer and artist. She …
  Sapphira is a true dreamer and artist. She is always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. While her other siblings may be perceived as calm, reserved, or even shy, Sapphira seeks to be a fountain of joy and inspiration. She feels accomplishment in even the smallest of smiles. As a devotee of Limerance, Sapphira is guided by their principles, rather than by logic, excitement, or practicality. She takes her obligations and vows with knight-like seriousness and while she is slow to judge others she does feel profound disappointment when someone she admires fails to keep a promise. She herself is led by purity of her intent, not rewards and punishments. The few spells of depression which befall her often leads to a drought of inspiration, but like the flowers in spring, Sapphira's creativity, altruism and idealism will always come back.
  truism and idealism will always come back.)
• Kaede Starfinder  + (Sarcastic and more than a little bit irrev …
  Sarcastic and more than a little bit irreverent, Kaede is a survivor who meets what life throws at her with the passion that tends to come to those who have nearly lost everything. She's certainly most at home with a ship under her feet or in company with those of her ilk, preferring the company of sailors and the like.
  rring the company of sailors and the like.)
• Sarielle Bisland  + (Sarielle is not one who loses her temper e …
  Sarielle is not one who loses her temper easily, or shows much emotion to anyone not family. Ever does she bear a polite smile and a calm voice. Though, she holds grudges, often for years. She is not really a mean person, just indifferent towards those she doesn't know. One thing to note is she is absolutely loyal and lives by an honor code, though, that honor code might not be the same as what others would consider normal. While she comes off as a calm, serious type there is a side of whimsy to her that usually shows in the games she decides to play with people; whether they know she is toying with them is another story. Her playful side also shows in the artistic things she decides to do.
  in the artistic things she decides to do.)
• Saro Uliveto  + (Saro has an oddly unfinished sort of chara …
  Saro has an oddly unfinished sort of character, not so much in the sense of being incompletely formed, but rather that she's smooth and polished in some ways with unexpected patches of roughness elsewhere, as if a very talented artisan had begun the shaping of her personality but lost interest in the process at critical junctures. She is generally level-headed with a tendency towards the practical, but is often sent off course by a streak of dreamy vision, or loses her temper in a fit of irritability. She's deeply empathetic, yet sharp-tongued on occasion and at times stunningly tactless -- sometimes intentionally so, other times just out of thoughtlessness. She has a strong streak of stubborn persistence, but is prone to bouts of melancholy and doubt that may cause her to suddenly give up at just the moment when she might have achieved success. Nevertheless she has a kind heart, a ready sense of humor, and a soft spot for both animals and children.
  a soft spot for both animals and children.)
• Sarra Cherrane  + (Sarra has always been focused, maybe a lit …
  Sarra has always been focused, maybe a little too focused for her own good. When she sees a goal, she attacks it until things are just right; sometimes this can lead her to feeling a little defeated when things aren't perfect, but her natural thirst for knowledge and her curious nature quickly distracts her from it normally. When she isn't so one-track-minded, she can be incredibly loquacious, enjoying a good drink or game, and laughing easily, as well as enjoying news and gossip more than her share. She is constant trying to be better -- even on things she may already be an expert -- and she will lay her life on the line for her kin.
  will lay her life on the line for her kin.)
• Sasha Valardin  + (Sasha has a big heart with a lot of love t …
  Sasha has a big heart with a lot of love to go around. She seems to be extra aware of other people's feelings and very conscious as to how their emotions are affected by her own and other's behavior. And that can be he downfall, sticking her nose where it doesn't belong, though she will easily back out of confrontation. She also has a tendency to hold grudges for long periods of time.
  to hold grudges for long periods of time.)
• Sasha Sanna  + (Sasha has a big heart with a lot of love t …
  Sasha has a big heart with a lot of love to go around. She seems to be extra aware of other people's feelings and very conscious as to how their emotions are affected by her own and other's behavior. And that can be he downfall, sticking her nose where it doesn't belong, though she will easily back out of confrontation. She also has a tendency to hold grudges for long periods of time.
  to hold grudges for long periods of time.)
• Martino Malvici  + (Saved from a life of martial focus by his …
  Saved from a life of martial focus by his mother, Martino understands the value of an education that is non-traditional to the family. While so many of Malvici are more serious as they go about their business, Martino is not afraid to gladhand and laugh with fellow nobles. He serves the House well, though, and he knows that the Ducal leadership of Malvici has their faith well-placed in him. He is just as at home having a mead with a new friend in a dark bar as he is having a serious discussion of political considerations with someone far above his own station. It is of little secret, though, that he is suspicious of fellow Houses in the Lyceum, a fact he attributes to respect for history rather than a current proof.
  t for history rather than a current proof.)
• Saverio Inverno  + (Saverio seems to be, first and foremost, a …
  Saverio seems to be, first and foremost, an adventurer. He is a firm believer in the philosophy that life is too short, and there is no point in wasting it. He throws himself fully into whatever he is interested in, those his interest changes daily. His curiosity drives him, leaving him restless if he is left in one spot for too long. He isn't afraid of very much, believing that life is also too short for fear, which has served him well in his explorations of the world. He is loyal to those who earn it, but generally looks down on people he feels are wasting their lives with frivolity. To those who know him better, there's an edge of ruthlessness to him and an emotional distance that speaks to a diplomat well aware of the consequences of words, and well prepared to use them as a weapon.
  and well prepared to use them as a weapon.)
• Savio Proscipi  + (Savio struggles with his natural inclinati …
  Savio struggles with his natural inclination to avoid effort and ambition, paired with a new sense of obligation and responsibility to his people. He is subject to mood swings, and has difficulty balancing highs and lows. Although he can be charming and good-humored, he is slow to truly trust others and keenly feels that he is different from other people.
  ls that he is different from other people.)
• Savio Amadeo  + (Savio struggles with his natural inclinati …
  Savio struggles with his natural inclination to avoid effort and ambition, paired with a new sense of obligation and responsibility to his people. He is subject to mood swings, and has difficulty balancing highs and lows. Although he can be charming and good-humored, he is slow to truly trust others and keenly feels that he is different from other people.
  ls that he is different from other people.)
• Zoriah Deepwood  + (Scary, bitter, sexy, cutting, Zoriah is an …
  Scary, bitter, sexy, cutting, Zoriah is an enigma that few even know is there and others thoroughly misunderstand. Zoriah has a sour, venomous disposition with enemies and a sour, venomous, and sweet disposition with friends. Mischievous in a rather dangerous way, often pulling "pranks" that are just a tad too far over the line.
  that are just a tad too far over the line.)
• Scirocco Grimhall  + (Scirocco is charming, humorous, and someti …
  Scirocco is charming, humorous, and sometimes flirtatious, but an acute awareness of the importance of etiquette, tradition and formality prevents him from taking things too far. Like any decent bard he is mellifluously silver-tongued and rather direct in his flamboyant indirectness. Genuinely kind and warm, he is prone to acts of heroics and charity. Like the breeze that is his namesake, he tends toward passionate limerence, especially when on a creative bent. Scirocco is not monofaceted, also exuding a cool, sly, shadowy air of mystery toward those who probe into his personal life or his past too deeply. Vanity prevents him from completely hiding a touch of true darkness from those who know him intimately.
  rkness from those who know him intimately.)
• Valarian Harrow  + (Scoundrel. Combine good looks, confidence, …
  Scoundrel. Combine good looks, confidence, and more charm than is safe, package it with devil-may-care swagger and youthful insouciance, and you have Valarian. As long as things are going his way, he's everyone's best friend, generous friend, genial companion, but there's a certain cruelty to his temper. A pride in his public image that's intolerant of the idea of imperfection.
  's intolerant of the idea of imperfection.)
• Auda Crown  + (Scrappy, spitfire, too mouthy for her own …
  Scrappy, spitfire, too mouthy for her own good. Auda has survived on pure grit and determination, and it's easily seen in bright eyes and guarded postures. She's very, very slow to let people in, but that's not really rare in a city this big. Auda's quick to make acquaintances, of course, but real friends seem few and far between.
  but real friends seem few and far between.)
• Auda Waters  + (Scrappy, spitfire, too mouthy for her own …
  Scrappy, spitfire, too mouthy for her own good. Auda has survived on pure grit and determination, and it's easily seen in bright eyes and guarded postures. She's very, very slow to let people in, but that's not really rare in a city this big. Auda's quick to make acquaintances, of course, but real friends seem few and far between.
  but real friends seem few and far between.)
• Scythia Redreef  + (Scythia's mother always told her that she …
  Scythia's mother always told her that she was pretty, and she taught her how to use that to her advantage. She, like the rest of her kin, can be stubborn and fierce, but she is many other things as well, when it is needed. Some might say that she is a talented actress, and she is, able to cry at the drop of a coin or laugh and inspire laughter with jokes and wit. What is real with Lady Scythia Redreef? That is a question that might never find an answer. She may smile to your face, but always be aware that she might be cutting you to shreds when you're gone.
  be cutting you to shreds when you're gone.)
• Scythia Seliki  + (Scythia's mother always told her that she …
  Scythia's mother always told her that she was pretty, and she taught her how to use that to her advantage. She, like the rest of her kin, can be stubborn and fierce, but she is many other things as well, when it is needed. Some might say that she is a talented actress, and she is, able to cry at the drop of a coin or laugh and inspire laughter with jokes and wit. What is real with Lady Scythia Redreef? That is a question that might never find an answer. She may smile to your face, but always be aware that she might be cutting you to shreds when you're gone.
  be cutting you to shreds when you're gone.)
• Sebastian Pravus  + (Sebastian waxes and wanes from moments of …
  Sebastian waxes and wanes from moments of inspired brilliance to profoundly disinterested lethargic ambivalence. Seemingly erratic, he will obtain a new obsession and pursue that inspiration with a sort of single-minded devotion and intensity. During these periods, he will work obsessively until he has created the vision that drove him, before once more retreating to his general malaise. The artist seems to show the same sort of obsessiveness over people, finding an object of interest and searching for something within that individual, and manipulating them with a deft hand, always searching for something and not quite finding it. He has a cruel faculty for it. No matter how many have been told to avoid getting entangled with the Pravus Lord, he seems to rarely be lacking for attention, or a trail of broken individuals left behind who mutter about his inconsistency and madness. And yet, there are those who have grown close enough to Sebastian to know that there is more to the man than meets the eye, or the reputation.
  man than meets the eye, or the reputation.)
• Seia Ulixes  + (Seia has been raised from her earliest day …
  Seia has been raised from her earliest days to be what the occasion demanded of her. The first books she recalls reading were those on etiquette that her nanny would read to her at night. The first lessons she can remember her tutors giving her were on what was expected of her at the upcoming function, whatever that may be. It was, truth be told, a boring life. Until she started receiving her musical instruction; that's when she was told to find her feelings and let it out. In music, you can skillfully defy the expectations of rules to come up with something beautiful and new. And that is exactly what Seia likes to do: defy expectations when least expected and cause someone to feel genuine emotion.
  and cause someone to feel genuine emotion.)
• Selene Whisper  + (Selene is a woman, made of confidence and …
  Selene is a woman, made of confidence and silken steel, quick to jest or comfort, laugh or shed a perfect tear. Never one to be out of place in any situation, she is both the most genuine and most mysterious woman one could meet. Her moods are as carefully crafted as her clothing, wearing them with the poise and grace one could expect from the premiere courtsean. Rarely aggressive, none would ever ascribe 'weak' to the woman, but her strength occasionally reflects the dangerous core of cold steel within. She knows when to make the double entendre, when to place a comforting hand on the shoulder, and she makes it all look as effortless as a summer breeze. Very few may know the true Selene, but it is very difficult to find a reason to dislike whoever they meet.
  ind a reason to dislike whoever they meet.)
• Baelos Redrain  + (Self-assured, rakish, reckless, brash. Bae …
  Self-assured, rakish, reckless, brash. Baelos strides through life with the confidence afforded by his name and his youth. As quick with a jest as he is with his blade, Baelos seeks fun of all varieties, particularly if it involves trouble. Typically he affects a cool disposition, but his temper is as fiery as any Northman when provoked. That said, he is more often seen slapping backs than exchanging punches.
  en slapping backs than exchanging punches.)
• Sengir Masque  + (Sengir was taught she deserves the best be …
  Sengir was taught she deserves the best because she is the best, and if the gods are good, she will have what she is owed, and if the gods dare to deny her, she will take it anyway! The best clothes, the best ships, the best lovers and the best food, Sengir only has eyes for what is absolutely stellar, and now that she is in Arx, well, she is at the heart of the Compact, where the elite gathers. In a way, even when she lost her ship, she moved up in life, closer than ever to realizing her own potential as a bright star in the skies of Arvani nobility.
  ight star in the skies of Arvani nobility.)
• Sengir  + (Sengir was taught she deserves the best be …
  Sengir was taught she deserves the best because she is the best, and if the gods are good, she will have what she is owed, and if the gods dare to deny her, she will take it anyway! The best clothes, the best ships, the best lovers and the best food, Sengir only has eyes for what is absolutely stellar, and now that she is in Arx, well, she is at the heart of the Compact, where the elite gathers. In a way, even when she lost her ship, she moved up in life, closer than ever to realizing her own potential as a bright star in the skies of Arvani nobility.
  ight star in the skies of Arvani nobility.)
• Bonibel Barleycorn  + (Sensible. Bonibel has always been the prag …
  Sensible. Bonibel has always been the pragmatic sort. Stubborn and quick-witted this young woman can sometimes be abrasive but it's usually out of a lack of time more than it is a lack of patience. A hard life as a Prodigal and living in the Lowers has tempered her over time making her slow to anger and wields a glass-half-full view of the world. She just doesn't have the time for sulking.
  he just doesn't have the time for sulking.)
• Evelin Starborn  + (Sensual, wry, cunning and playfully wicked …
  Sensual, wry, cunning and playfully wicked, this woman is intelligent yet whimsical. She comes off as dreamy and a tad carefree. She is the passionate, emotional sort, and can be stubborn. Especially when she wants something; then the fires of the stars blazes deep within her heart, shining bright in her eyes.
  hin her heart, shining bright in her eyes.)
• Serafine Velenosa  + (Serafine is fearless. She doesn't care wha …
  Serafine is fearless. She doesn't care what anyone truly thinks of her and doesn't care where a person comes from. Are you true to yourself? You aren't hurting anyone (that doesn't deserve it)? Well alright then. Mischievious, trouble. At times volatile, at other times, she is the still waters of a millpond. Not above kicking open doors or causing a little chaos because, honestly, sometimes it's just necessary. Always interested in fun, should the mood permit. Dislikes the selfish parts of nobility. Adores the genuine relief in a hard day's work.
  s the genuine relief in a hard day's work.)
• Seren Walker  + (Seren's personality is usually split along …
  Seren's personality is usually split along one of three ways: happy, curious, and focused. Few are the times when a stranger has not been greeted with the warmth of Seren's smile. She's not always bubbly or even exuberant, but there's a level of joy that simmers just beneath the surface, constantly infecting her features with the light of real warmth. And you know those people that take in strays? Be they pets or neighbors? Yeah, she's one of those people. But don't cross her with a deal made in bad faith or it becomes all storm clouds and lightning and threats of Ravashari curses.
  lightning and threats of Ravashari curses.)
• Saedrus Cicisbeo  + (Serenity becomes Saedrus; he is oft as tra …
  Serenity becomes Saedrus; he is oft as tranquil as the mirror shine of an undisturbed lake. Not to say he is without passion, merely knows there is a time and place for such things. He is seldom brought to ire or malicious in word or action and in spite of being softly spoken Saedrus never lacks conviction nor shies from calling a spade anything other than what it is. Astute yet willing to admit to a lack of understanding in some topics he is always eager to learn, or to ask, but this eagerness can fuel a wicked curiosity for which he must stride along a fine line of decorum, never going so far to appear intrusive. Compassion comes easily to Saedrus and his loyalty is fierce. No matter the need he is willing to do almost anything to brighten another's day, bring about a smile or relieve some small burden if he is able. He is an attentive sounding board, an empathic ear and if needed simply company to enjoy wine and conversation with.
  mpany to enjoy wine and conversation with.)
• Fredrik Redtyde  + (Serious and driven, Fredrik is not a man t …
  Serious and driven, Fredrik is not a man to leap into any situation without first examining any angle and plotting his course carefully. This does not mean he is not personable, of course! He has not survived as a roaming merchant by being frigid or obtuse, and has a warm smile and ready handshake to reflect that. But a look into his eyes shows the trauma of many years of loss, and he often defaults to serious examination and thought, rather than whimsy or dreaming.
  d thought, rather than whimsy or dreaming.)
• Anze Redrain  + (Serious and jovial, warrior and jester. Tr …
  Serious and jovial, warrior and jester. Trying to find a way to smile through everything can be hard, but Anze tries. He's a warrior first and foremost, a man of the blade who's no stranger to the harsh lands of the north but he tries to balance that with a lot of smiles and good natured living. When not wielding a blade it's best to not think about what that blade is used for, and so Anze doesn't, leaving that to those times he does have to pick up the blade. And then the smiles stop.
  ck up the blade. And then the smiles stop.)
• Anze Malvici  + (Serious and jovial, warrior and jester. Tr …
  Serious and jovial, warrior and jester. Trying to find a way to smile through everything can be hard, but Anze tries. He's a warrior first and foremost, a man of the blade who's no stranger to the harsh lands of the north but he tries to balance that with a lot of smiles and good natured living. When not wielding a blade it's best to not think about what that blade is used for, and so Anze doesn't, leaving that to those times he does have to pick up the blade. And then the smiles stop.
  ck up the blade. And then the smiles stop.)
• Faye Ruger  + (Serious, determined, relentless. Scary. Al …
  Serious, determined, relentless. Scary. All are descriptors one might hear about Faye, asking her friends and coworkers. It's true, her upbringing at the hands of the man who was Master of Questions of the investigation instilled in her values somewhat...different from most girls. She is stoic and composed, an accomplished actress in many ways. While she doesn't take anyone at face value, she DOES believe in the inherent good of people, and has a fierce, compassionate heart. Faye is a woman who takes full responsibility for her actions and their effects - she says she can't bemoan her life when she made the choice to put on the mantle. To take up the bow. Any guilt she feels is a burden she willingly carries, so that the innocent never have to. With her friends, she is known to show a sense of humor dry and acidic. She sugarcoats nothing, and is just as blunt and demanding with them as she is with herself, but there's nothing she wouldn't do to protect them.
  s nothing she wouldn't do to protect them.)
• Seth Steelhart  + (Seth's the son of the Chillhearted, one of …
  Seth's the son of the Chillhearted, one of the most storied swordsmen in the Oathlands. He's of noble blood, knows it, and if there's a commoner around, he'll be certain they know it as well. Every one of his successes is met with considerable acknowledgement on his part, and should someone do better then Seth, there's always some reason why, imagined or otherwise. Every failure is taken very poorly, Seth's known to sulk. Even when he isn't sulking, Seth's brooding is infamous. Despite this, Seth is fiercely loyal to anyone who sees him as a friend or lover, but is slow to trust that anyone truly likes him.
  slow to trust that anyone truly likes him.)
• Seymour Oak  + (Seymour is a bit of a shark. He is happy t …
  Seymour is a bit of a shark. He is happy to meet people but never offers anything without of an expectation of something in return. He is fine with win win scenarios and tries to encourage them, especially if he wins more than everyone else. To that end he'll be friendly as can be. He dislikes anything that isn't going to result in some sort of profit. Marriage especially, ever since his divorce.
  rriage especially, ever since his divorce.)
• Shade Ulbran  + (Shade Ulbran has never been kind, generous …
  Shade Ulbran has never been kind, generous or indulgent. What she lacks in a gentle touch, she has instead made up for with an iron will, a fighter's will, forged by the hardships and the trials of her life. She is clever and dangerous, but the necessities and responsibilities of Boroughs leadership have since tempered the wild cruelties of youth (and she enjoyed more than her fair share of wild cruelties, to be certain). She is lovely by one turn, deadly by another. She is stubborn and commanding; she has a dark sense of humor and she is much too blunt with her words. But dark humor and blunt words cannot hide her love for the Lower Boroughs, and though she is no saint, she is nevertheless a fierce protector to her people -- and her interests.
  tector to her people -- and her interests.)
• Shadow Unknown  + (Shadow as some call him and Tiny to others …
  Shadow as some call him and Tiny to others is equal parts quiet and boisterous. The man drifting from one extreme to the other as he watches the world around him. A certain innocence holding to his gaze and awe when confronted with some wonders of the city and absolute horror with others. Coming from the mountains he is not used to most social niceties and seems to be a stranger when it comes to such activities and things which can lead to misunderstandings and trouble in the worse of instances or to rather humerous ends in the best of them.
  rather humerous ends in the best of them.)
• Shard Crown  + (Shard is not someone who makes friends eas …
  Shard is not someone who makes friends easily. She's often dour, and given to biting sarcasm when not being overly serious. While she's not lacking for a sense of humor, it's often sharp and unpleasant. That said, her loyalty to the Valorous Few has not been in question since signing on, and she's been a diligent soldier, if not necessarily the most pleasant of fighting companions. While she has her own, often small and private set of principles, Shard is largely an open pragmatist in how she behaves and how she operates, something that typically serves her well in her line of work.
  cally serves her well in her line of work.)
• Needle Ulbran  + (Sharp as the implement she's named for, Ne …
  Sharp as the implement she's named for, Needle is very much a go-getter with an eye on the prize. Smart and quick on the uptake, she's one of the Ulbran Family's up-and-coming youngsters - although navigating the line between up-and-coming youngster and threat to those above is always a tricky prospect, a fact of which she's well aware.
  rospect, a fact of which she's well aware.)
• Eshken Greenblood  + (Sharp tongued, dry toned, and perceptive. …
  Sharp tongued, dry toned, and perceptive. Eshken is a man of sarcastic bent. He is not unkind just no nonsense and lacking in patience for foolishness. Generally well meaning in the things that he does, and willing to help others in need. He's straight forward and efficient. He's not necessarily an overly cheerful man but neither is he particularly melancholy. He's steadfast, grounded, and very pragmatic.
  s steadfast, grounded, and very pragmatic.)
• Mira Artiglio  + (Sharp, quick, and well-versed when it come …
  Sharp, quick, and well-versed when it comes to law and obscure lore, Mira is very much a bookworm and it shows in nearly every other social interaction. Shy, nervous, and a bit awkward when not arguing a case, she can, however, be quite the spitfire if provoked, though!
  be quite the spitfire if provoked, though!)
• Shazza Sedna  + (Shazza was raised to believe that ambition …
  Shazza was raised to believe that ambition is a good thing, and ambition is definitely amongst the list of words that may be found when describing her. But she learned good ethics right alongside the rules of supply and demand, and that while cheating someone might make a quick profit, in the long run it does more harm than good. She was learning how to dive for pearls practically before she could walk, as all of the children in her family do, so she's not soft, but more to the point, she's clever, quick-witted, and has an eye for detail, whether it's the quality of a pearl, or a column of figures. She shares her family's dream of becoming pearl suppliers known all across Arvum, and considers the success of this effort to be a mark of her own personal success as well, should she manage t help accomplish it. Pearlspire and Deepwood have both been incredibly good to her family, and she knows it.
  ibly good to her family, and she knows it.)
• Alheri Deepwood  + (She cares. She really does. It's just th …
  She cares. She really does. It's just that reality is disappointing. You talk to someone and there's a flaw in their plan and you're either complicit because you say nothing or a naysayer if you do. Someone's dress is beautiful but a stitch was dropped and that gemstone is just a fraction misaligned and you know they'll laugh at her if you say nothing. Far better to help out. Of course, people are never grateful. They'd rather be laughed at by a thousand behind their backs than told they were wrong to their face. So she takes the brunt of that. It's a heavy burden. And somewhere along the way she started to like it.
  here along the way she started to like it.)
• Reigna Steelhart  + (She exudes a quiet competence, a calm sere …
  She exudes a quiet competence, a calm serenity that seems to defy one to try to shake it. Given the precarious nature of her upbringing, Reigna often sought comfort in the stories of the past, and so it was only natural that she should seek to devote herself to Vellichor. There is a great comfort found in the order of scholarly thought, the rejection of the chaos that comes with emotion. That is not to say she is entirely cold, the occasional flashes of temper hint at a depth of emotion within her that rarely sees the light of day.
  hin her that rarely sees the light of day.)
• Sierra Malvici  + (She is a cheerful and flirty woman that ha …
  She is a cheerful and flirty woman that has quite the temper. She tends towards liking everyone, even those considered the worst of the worst. She goes into meeting people with the firm belief they will be friends for life, whether it is true or not. She is always happy to meet new people. While she might be friendly and kind to everyone, she always has something about her that indicates she has something to hide despite that, there is something about her that indicates she can be trusted with even the deepest of secrets. It as if she only trusts most people to a certain point. For Sierra, family comes first. When her temper goes of it burns hot and when it dies down, she often has a feeling of guilt for the things she said and did in her fit of temper.
  ngs she said and did in her fit of temper.)
• Zyanya Lir  + (She is a poet with a poet's vagaries. When …
  She is a poet with a poet's vagaries. When piqued by interest and pricked by curiosity, she is the running brook carrying thoughts like sun-sparks on water. When not, Zyanya is the willow: soft with grace, deeply rooted, songs turned inward. There is patience here and a dignity born of decades of training.
  and a dignity born of decades of training.)
• Lyiana Averdeen  + (She is a soft-spoken woman with an eye for …
  She is a soft-spoken woman with an eye for detail, especially when working with a piece of clothing. Her demeanor could be described as kind and almost submissive, but she is often mistaken for such do to her soft vocal range. She has a goal of owning her own tailoring shop when she has enough money, but for now, she is working for whomever she can find. Her most outward traits are the constant smile which seems to grace her lips, and the way she will often tap her fingers on her thigh as she observes the world around her, often doing that without realizing it. She has a temper, though it's often hidden under a layer of carefully controlled emotions, though it will often emerge when she is tired or not feeling her best.
  when she is tired or not feeling her best.)
• Volta none  + (She is a very forwarding person, positive …
  She is a very forwarding person, positive and ready to act in her constant search of making her own general situation as better as posible. Yet she is conscious about her own place in the world and her limits and lacks of resources of all kinds. Sometimes she turns somewhat defeatist. She tries to stand in the "right" path as much as posible, but has no remorses if the situation asks for something different.
  he situation asks for something different.)
• Hali Harvey  + (She is bold. She is strong. She is sure. M …
  She is bold. She is strong. She is sure. Maybe just a touch cocky when her feet are on the deck of a ship. Fierce to the point of frightening when focused on a task. She can be a little intimdating. Hali just LOVES a good and juicy rumor. What sailor doesn't when you're usually stuck at sea for weeks at a time. But oh the sea she calls, and more than anything Hali loves the sea. Even better? When she gets to sail -and- explore. Ever curious for new adventures, it's what brought her to the life of a mercenary on the seas.
  er to the life of a mercenary on the seas.)
• Eleanor Allenatore  + (She is cheerful and chipper. She is a morn …
  She is cheerful and chipper. She is a morning person. She is certain that tomorrow will be better than today, and she is sure that if it isn't, it's because she just didn't try hard enough and she'll do a better job next time. It would be off-putting, except that she is also unfailingly kind, and she tries so hard and is so very earnest that the more cynical around her catch themselves smiling and find themselves hoping she's right about what tomorrow brings.
  ng she's right about what tomorrow brings.)
• Eliza Lavann  + (She is curious to a fault, even when prude …
  She is curious to a fault, even when prudence or discretion would seem to advise against it. There is a hunger for new things in her that can at times amount to obsession: new knowledge first and foremost, but also new experiences, new perspectives on life. Experience has taught her a degree of caution by now, but her adventuresome spirit is still likely to land her in trouble.
  it is still likely to land her in trouble.)
• Rikako Tyde  + (She is friendly, but doesn't have any supe …
  She is friendly, but doesn't have any super close friends for she often wanders to her next adventure and leaves them behind. While talkative normally, she can be quiet and absorbed when she is trying to do a task. She struggles with discipline and can be rebellious as she never had a strong authority in her life.
  never had a strong authority in her life.)
• Danae Russo  + (She is known amongst the troops for being …
  She is known amongst the troops for being a bit of a hard ass. A smile is one of the rarest things you can see from Danae. She is tough and expects no less than perfection from the soldiers directly under her in the chain of command. Despite this she is well respected amongst the soldiers. She has earned it with over a decade of service in the military. How ever most of her more legendary exploits have gone unnoticed up until this point, as she has always waved off awards and praise, stating "It is my job, I just happen to be good at it." On the field of battle she is known as the exact person you want to show up when you need back up, and the last person you want showing up if you are the enemy. Some of the soldiers refer to her as the armies 'Mom' (but never to her face) because of the way she always takes care of those who need it, and how she rarely gets mad at people, she just gets disappointed.
  mad at people, she just gets disappointed.)
• Elise Whisper  + (She is not exactly talkative, but she isn' …
  She is not exactly talkative, but she isn't exactly reserved. She knows exactly how much to talk, and when to. She is well versed in the ettiquete of many social strata, so she does a great job of fitting in, in just about every situation. She knows all the right things to say, and to whom to say them. She finds it easy to work her way in to any conversation.
  sy to work her way in to any conversation.)
• Rawen Redrain  + (She is often described as being very passi …
  She is often described as being very passionate about the topics she decides to take up in her research and compassionate towards others.However, she is often rather shy and prefers to just observe people more than approach for communication, unless it is about something that peaks her interest. She is quick to open up to those she feels comfortable but is known to sometimes have a minor temper and seems obsessed about colors.
  or temper and seems obsessed about colors.)
• Malena Black  + (She is quite a kind woman, and will often …
  She is quite a kind woman, and will often assist people that need it. While she can be aloof when in her thoughts, she is bright and engaged when talking about her chosen craft. She often experiments with different things, and is meticulous in her approach. She tends to see the glass as half full, even when life takes a darker turn. She tends to keep opinions to herself unless asked and then her brutal honesty can sometimes be surprising if they're used to her gentle disposition.
  if they're used to her gentle disposition.)
• Emily Deepwood  + (She is restless. There is something frenet …
  She is restless. There is something frenetic about her even when she is sitting still, as though she can't wait to be off and moving again. When she speaks she speaks quickly, and jumps from topic to topic as though one is never enough for her to focus on in a single moment in time. When she doesn't speak she is taking in her surroundings, cataloguing everything and saving it for later. Perceptive and intelligent, not much slips by her notice. And though it can be charming, her split focus and interest in everything makes her a little excitable and a little impatient.
  a little excitable and a little impatient.)
• Skatha Culler  + (She listens more than she speaks, watching …
  She listens more than she speaks, watching with those keen gray eyes. When she acts, it's decisively with no hesitation. She is reserved in interactions with others, staying remote from those around - a wall erected, but to what end? To keep what is outside out or to keep what's inside in? She is pious, honoring the Thirteenth before all other gods. It is a worship whose facets suit the life she has chosen.
  whose facets suit the life she has chosen.)
• Amorria Arterius  + (She would much rather be sitting away from …
  She would much rather be sitting away from the center of a crowd in most situations, preferring to simply observe other's interactions. Hopelessly curious, she can't help but openly follow most conversations within earshot, no matter what the subject is. Borderline temperamental, her emotional path can switch rather quickly once triggered to do so, and there may be little indication when that mood-swing may happen. Often, she has a hard time relating to some people, her social skills not being completely developed and her imagination carrying more weight than what her eyes see plainly.
  ore weight than what her eyes see plainly.)
• Branwen Stormfeather  + (She would much rather surround herself wit …
  She would much rather surround herself with nature and animals then with people. But, feeling that the spirits need her to help her fellow humans, Branwen reluctantly seeks out venues where she can offer her assistance to those in need. If there is an animal in distress that she can help, all the better. She comes across as quiet, but stubborn. And sometimes off in her own little world, though if one were to ask her a question she would surprise them with a detailed response. Whatever else may be happening around her though, she tries to be thoughtful and thorough, even when she has no wisdom to offer.
  ugh, even when she has no wisdom to offer.)
• Violet Marjawn  + (She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade …
  She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade officer usually is when doing her job. It's what's expected, and Violet makes no apologies for being professional. Off duty, she's a bit less disciplined... but she prefers order to her life in and out of uniform and it shows. Despite all of this, she still has some feminine charm when she puts her mind to it.
  minine charm when she puts her mind to it.)
• Violet Sandreef  + (She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade …
  She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade officer usually is when doing her job. It's what's expected, and Violet makes no apologies for being professional. Off duty, she's a bit less disciplined... but she prefers order to her life in and out of uniform and it shows. Despite all of this, she still has some feminine charm when she puts her mind to it.
  minine charm when she puts her mind to it.)
• Violet Farwatch  + (She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade …
  She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade officer usually is when doing her job. It's what's expected, and Violet makes no apologies for being professional. Off duty, she's a bit less disciplined... but she prefers order to her life in and out of uniform and it shows. Despite all of this, she still has some feminine charm when she puts her mind to it.
  minine charm when she puts her mind to it.)
• Sen'azala  + (She's intense. Not always, of course, but …
  She's intense. Not always, of course, but frequently enough that it's a single word that encompasses her quite well, even when she's seemingly relaxed. Her temper is hot or cold, and nothing in-between, but even when she doesn't appear to be angry, even when she seems calm and relaxed, even content, there is something just beneath the surface that gives off the faintest impression of danger. The slightest sense that regardless of how openly angry she may become, she's holding back something infinitely more.
  's holding back something infinitely more.)
• Sen'azala Venandi  + (She's intense. Not always, of course, but …
  She's intense. Not always, of course, but frequently enough that it's a single word that encompasses her quite well, even when she's seemingly relaxed. Her temper is hot or cold, and nothing in-between, but even when she doesn't appear to be angry, even when she seems calm and relaxed, even content, there is something just beneath the surface that gives off the faintest impression of danger. The slightest sense that regardless of how openly angry she may become, she's holding back something infinitely more.
  's holding back something infinitely more.)
• Ashlyn Velenosa  + (She's laced with curiosity and mystery. In …
  She's laced with curiosity and mystery. Intrigued by the unknown and by nature. She is kind and open to those she meets, learning from others and offers insight in return. She is mysterious and always apt to hear the tales of others as she determines a way to work her way up through society. She is drawn to lore and secrets. Quiet and perhaps a bit strange and doesn't seem inclined to call herself better than others.
  clined to call herself better than others.)
• Dianara Whisper  + (She's never been the life of the party, bu …
  She's never been the life of the party, but Dianara is the Whisper one seeks out if they desire pleasant conversation over a drink at said party. Hers is a way of languid kindness and warmth with little that seems to make her excited or out of sorts. Her companions and students would swear they've never seen her lose her temper. She seems to drift through the world as if propelled by a gentle breeze, unperturbed and unbothered by struggle and strife but willing to assist where she can.
  trife but willing to assist where she can.)
• Stygia Ulbran  + (She's quiet, calculating, and it's rumored …
  She's quiet, calculating, and it's rumored that she has absolutely no sense of humor. She has erected a high wall around her, remaining remote and cool for the most part but she is known to have a red-hot temper. Assertive and brutally honest to a fault, she never minces her words or dresses them up fancily and brooks no guff.
  resses them up fancily and brooks no guff.)
• Thesbe Aryn  + (She's the silent partner in their twin duo …
  She's the silent partner in their twin duo. She lets her sister flirt and talk while she assesses. Her careful demeanor lends to holding back rather than rushing forward. She is the level-headed one out of the duo. She takes care of her sister's costumes. Making sure that everything is just right. And don't mess with either of them because this young woman has a staff that's brutally efficient at knocking down her foes.
  tally efficient at knocking down her foes.)