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• "Dour," "stoic," and "stiff" might all be …
  "Dour," "stoic," and "stiff" might all be good descriptors used by anyone meeting Rukhnis for the first time. They might be equally applicable the second, third, fourth, and all the other times, with the possible addition of "proud," "reticent," and perhaps "morose." Whatever she really thinks and feels, she isn't often much inclined to talk about it. When she is, it might be better if she wasn't, as she can be extremely blunt and judgmental. On the other hand, in general she seems inclined towards courtesy and even kindness, in an extremely formal way. She has a strong personal code of honour, and her loyalty towards anyone whom she feels has earned it knows few bounds. She is also quite intellectually curious, and harbours a carefully guarded love of poetry, dancing, and flowers.
  rded love of poetry, dancing, and flowers.  +
• "Intense" is perhaps the best word to desc …
  "Intense" is perhaps the best word to describe him, and the reasons for this have changed over time. No longer just the cold-eyed falcon driven to fixation on his obsessions that came to the city, Thomas seems to carry a blazing passion that can't help but shine through his eyes and often transforms his countenance entirely. He's a cerebral sort of man who can be found contemplating works of art or the city's shrines, or perusing private literature collections and the Archives, all with the same awe and reverence. Paradoxically, while he can often be very private, he encourages intimacy and warmth wherever he can, and likes to jest -- even if these are almost always rich with the sort of gallows humor one might expect from a long-time soldier. He is not given to hiding his emotions but prefers to wear them on his sleeve, and this is often his weakness; especially sensitive for him are the Oathlander chivalric ideals he romanticizes and tries to uphold, even if he can be shockingly pragmatic at times...as most men of the Hundred Cities are.
  s...as most men of the Hundred Cities are.  +
• %T Noble, in a word. Lissa's actions gener …
  %T Noble, in a word. Lissa's actions generally fall somewhere between foolhardy and outrageous, with an overwhelming tendency to leap headfirst into the aid of others. Outside of conflict, though, she's fairly calm and friendly, a bit on the skittish side of things without erring into shyness. The chivalric ideals of the Valardin people are held on a pedestal in her eyes, and almost all of her actions are in some way motivated by the romantic tales that spread by mouth amongst the commonfolk.
  at spread by mouth amongst the commonfolk.  +
• %TKyden is obsessed with her art. It is he …
  %TKyden is obsessed with her art. It is her family. Her one true love. It's more important than her own well being; more important than anything else ever known. Above all, there's the sculptures she creates. She is obsessive about them, and when she finishes one, she immediately starts another. As if searching for some answer in the clay. Unfortunately, for someone so poor, sculpting is a rather expensive hobby. And she funds it through any means necessary... %TAt times, Kyden is callous; near emotionless. When she's not manically working on her art, she can seem almost eternally bored - but in an odd way, that she sort of enjoys. A nihilistic contentment with the quiet, doomed mundanity of human life. Her personality is a cycle. She puts it all into her art, energetic and insanely focused, before falling into a state of lounging, unproductive despair; almost similar to some kind of withdrawal. When it comes to her own art, she is never satisfied with the results. %TThere is something of a wall around Kyden's heart. She is guarded, and wary about getting close to people. But to her friends - those who break through the dismissive boredom - she is fiercely loyal. %T
  ssive boredom - she is fiercely loyal. %T  +
• 'Angry' would have been an ample and descr …
  'Angry' would have been an ample and descriptive word for Sinhoc before becoming a member of the clergy. He had a short-fuse initially, which gradually dwindled through seminary training as he became 'closer' to the Pantheon and their worship. Some of his ilk might refer to him as having been brainwashed by the system as a result of his almost 180 personality switch, but Sinhoc knows all to well what he is doing, and firmly believes in the power and will of the Pantheon. He comes off as a thoughtful, polite individual who cares for little but the graces of God, but some have called the new him 'shallow'.
  ut some have called the new him 'shallow'.  +
• A Lycene man of passion and fire, Alejandr …
  A Lycene man of passion and fire, Alejandro puts his heart and soul into all he does. A perfectionist when it comes to his own abilities and actions rather than others, he can tend to obsess over himself in an effort to improve. This may come across as being full of himself or self-important but his intention is always to make himself better. To play his guitar with more skill. As one might expect of both a Lycene and a skilled guitarist he is a charming and suave man. Quick with a witty reply or a smooth remark. Though common, he has spent his life amongst the nobility of House Fidante and it shows in his refinement, grace, manners, and charisma.
  refinement, grace, manners, and charisma.  +
• A Thraxian might call her tempestuous. An …
  A Thraxian might call her tempestuous. An Oathlander wilful. Those of the Lyceum have their own words and phrases which are best not repeated here. All that is to say Cambria is neither meek nor timid, and despite her smaller stature, she is unafraid to stand up for herself and speak her mind. Cambria can also appear aloof, even distant, leaving others to assume she is without concern or care. Time spent in her company, however, reveals a woman who is actually quite attentive.
  s a woman who is actually quite attentive.  +
• A being of pure action, there is no hesita …
  A being of pure action, there is no hesitation, no reluctance. She is always focused on the next step, the next improvement, and while much of that can happen through physical action, she doesn't always forget that book knowledge also proves to be helpful. In addition to being goal oriented, she's pleasant, cheerful, and outgoing in a way that matches the rest of her focused drive when she's not lapsing into quiet bouts of melancholy. The changes in behavior from forceful personality to quiet storm cloud can be slow progressions or quick changes, sometimes with nothing explaining why the sudden change.
  nothing explaining why the sudden change.  +
• A bit of a firecracker, she spent years ha …
  A bit of a firecracker, she spent years having to repress her natural inclinations. Now that she's been freed, Swift tends to let those tendencies shine through. Sharp wit and charm mix with a tendency to laugh off even the most base insults. The times she does censor herself are out of a sense of self-preservation rather than morality. Gregarious almost to a fault, Swift can sometimes blur the line between amusement and annoyance.
  the line between amusement and annoyance.  +
• A bit soft spoken and shy when you first m …
  A bit soft spoken and shy when you first meet her but once she starts talking you can not get her to stop. Those who know her well are a bit concerned if she falls a bit to quiet. She is known to be a bit distractible and some may call her a bit of daydreamer but when it matters her focus can be deadly. Not a girl to be underestimated. She is tough, strong and a force to be reckoned with.
  h, strong and a force to be reckoned with.  +
• A certain carelessness where rules are con …
  A certain carelessness where rules are concerned tend to be a given where the Cullers are concerned, yet Itzal's irreverence takes new and sometimes confusing heights. At ease wherever he goes, he shows little concern for the respect of social norms, choosing and picking those that please him, and more often than not laying traps for the unwary. A most well-spoken man, reciting the finest poetry, till one investigate the finley woven speech to uncover the hidden slights and insults. Still, he is more than aware of the line he must walk, and his charm and quick wit have saved him as often as gotten him in trouble.
  ved him as often as gotten him in trouble.  +
• A clever turn of phrase can make all the d …
  A clever turn of phrase can make all the difference to a memorable social encounter or a lucrative trade deal, and sometimes it can turn one into the other. Facts and figures are Isobella's trade, whether they refer to the prices of luxury goods by day, or who wore them best that evening. Cunning like a well-fed fox, hers is a seemingly indolent savvy that would graciously sell you the shirt on your own back. Twice.
  ell you the shirt on your own back. Twice.  +
• A comically humorless man, Count Philippe …
  A comically humorless man, Count Philippe will never be loved by his vassals, a love he neither expects nor requires. His reputation as grim, unyielding, merciless, completely indifferent to frivolity, and callous are well deserved, but the the old warhorse has the respect of his vassals for his meticulous diligence, relentless devotion to fair (if harsh) rule, unflinching honor and unwavering sense of duty to his subjects as well as his liege. Among family it is said he shows a different, carefully hidden warmer side, with a caring devotion as a loving father. Completely untrue, though. The rumor just started because no one wants to believe someone is -always- like that.
  to believe someone is -always- like that.  +
• A comically humorless man, Count Phillipe …
  A comically humorless man, Count Phillipe will never be loved by his vassals, a love he neither expects nor requires. His reputation as grim, unyielding, merciless, completely indifferent to frivolity, and callous are well deserved, but the the old warhorse has the respect of his vassals for his meticulous diligence, relentless devotion to fair (if harsh) rule, unflinching honor and unwavering sense of duty to his subjects as well as his liege. Among family it is said he shows a different, carefully hidden warmer side, with a caring devotion as a loving father. Completely untrue, though. The rumor just started because no one wants to believe someone is -always- like that.
  to believe someone is -always- like that.  +
• A courtier is never wicked, but Larissa di …
  A courtier is never wicked, but Larissa didn't quite get that notice. Never inappropriate, but always on the edge of scandal, the Whisper enjoys the game of skirting the line. She revels in the dance of her profession, enjoying setting the trends in fashion and hair, being an example of all a good courtier should be, and tempting and taunting all who cross her path, testing their resolve as they try to resist her siren song. Never cruel, she prefers to take advantage of her station in life, careful never to go too far and cause unforgivable offense.
  go too far and cause unforgivable offense.  +
• A creature of dualities, those who meet My …
  A creature of dualities, those who meet Mydas will typically encounter a charming and polite man, a proper gentleman of society with knowledge of the finer things of life, as well as being a connoisseur of the arts. Acquaintances, associates and even friends will often know nothing more about the man, kept at arm's length and in thrall of his persona. Those truly close to him, however, know to discern the warm mask from the glacial, quiet man that wears it.
  from the glacial, quiet man that wears it.  +
• A descendant of the youngest sibling in th …
  A descendant of the youngest sibling in the family which was to hold Westrock Reach, Alise was given a lofty name, modeled on that of Alarice, but instead has grown up only distant cousins from those in the line of succession. This has given her a bit of prickliness about her heritage, making her proud but simultaneously uncertain of her own worth in some lights. She holds a grudge, and polishes it like some might steel. She is quick to laugh and cry, her emotions worn on her sleeve. With minor slights, she can be incredibly forgiving, but anything that reflects poorly on her personal sense of honor is unforgivable. She has a good sense of humor, but dislikes "mean" jokes. She is devoutly faithful, and has a tendency toward charity, when it doesn't infringe on trade.
  harity, when it doesn't infringe on trade.  +
• A determined laborer. He shows compassion …
  A determined laborer. He shows compassion to those around him and enjoys helping the needy. He prefers listening to speaking and carries himself with humility. He is very observant and likes to anylize problems before deciding how to deal with them. He moves at his own pace and is rarely in a hurry. In conversations he is patient and willing to listen to others.
  s patient and willing to listen to others.  +
• A dour, reserved man, Jourdain Wyrmguard l …
  A dour, reserved man, Jourdain Wyrmguard listens a great deal and speaks comparatively little. This is perhaps reflective of a personality which prefers to observe, process, and think about the knowledge he gains from the world around him in great depth before coming to any conclusions. Many people would call this kind of person "humorless," but Jourdain is not without his own brand of humor; it's just so dry that most of the time it flies by unnoticed as humor at all. Typically calm and even-tempered, he is difficult to ruffle, though it is an open question whether that indicates deep bravery and valiance, or simply a chronic lack of desire to get worked up about most trivial matters. He seems like the sort of person who continually has "more important things on his mind," which inclines the answer towards the latter.
  ch inclines the answer towards the latter.  +
• A flighty young woman with half a brain, o …
  A flighty young woman with half a brain, or perhaps slightly less than half. She enjoys books, but rarely finds herself reading them all the way through. She also tends to forget the stories, so it doesn't really matter if she finishes them anyways. She is somewhat clumsy, has a bad taste in fashion, and is generally tone deaf, but despite her odd qualities and grim life, she is pleasant enough. She is generally in good spirits, and has a refreshing air of whimsical innocence to her. If kindness and enthusiasm were admirable qualities, she would have a rating of 10 out of 10, but they aren't. If she were a peasant she would have been food for the wolves, but luckily the girl was born into a noble family, so instead she is food for the mindless politics of noble houses.
  for the mindless politics of noble houses.  +
• A former scholar who's trying to live up t …
  A former scholar who's trying to live up to the ideals of knighthood. Serapion is trying to follow the virtues of the Pantheon while also staying true to his heritage. Serapion understands well the notion of pragmatism and that the right thing is not always the smart thing to do. However, because he lacks practical experience as a knight, he tends to look to the past for the answers. Serapion's inexperience also leads him towards caution, which is easy to mistake for cowardice. He hunts for knowledge and dreams of a keep filled with history books that he can spend the rest of his days in. But he's got a long way to go.
  is days in. But he's got a long way to go.  +
• A free-spirited and passionate individual, …
  A free-spirited and passionate individual, Amelia can just as easily be seen in the setting of a Velenosan banquet as a Lower Boroughs tavern. Those that know her better might spot a certain cold calculation behind her amber eyes, and learn she can occasionally act ruthlessly towards those beneath her command. Ultimately, she thrives in a leadership role, and lives to achieve her ambitions.
  role, and lives to achieve her ambitions.  +
• A friend might call Luca "easygoing". A ca …
  A friend might call Luca "easygoing". A casual observer would call him lazy. Possibly also unmotivated, unimpressed, and in need of a new shirt. In truth, he's bored to the point of despondency. It's not like he's a depressive, he still has his hobbies. Like giving in to his intense need for a drink after another easily-won duel. He just finds it hard to get worked up about things. He has a good sense of humor, and a good heart. His laissez-faire manner means he very rarely gets truly angry, even when being insulted. He's easy to be around, if not the most dependable friend.
  around, if not the most dependable friend.  +
• A friend to all, Lothair holds respect and …
  A friend to all, Lothair holds respect and compassion for all unless given reason to. While not very intelligent Lothair can be crafty when it comes to achieving his goals. An adventurer at heart, Lothair is spirited when entering each day and every new situation with a wide-eye'd passion to learn and explore so he can better himself.
  earn and explore so he can better himself.  +
• A friendly, loyal and polite Knight who ta …
  A friendly, loyal and polite Knight who takes his position very seriously. Rodor is well educated and thus understands that language and social interaction is just as important as the ability to weald a blade. He has spent a considerable amount of time travelling the roads and thus has a good knowledge of how to conduct ones self in the company of people of all social stances. Despite being devoted to the vows and stance that a Knight undertakes, Rodor does have a strong moral compass which come sometimes get in the way of what should be done.
  mes get in the way of what should be done.  +
• A generally calm and logical man, he is a scholar known for seeking out mysteries and knowledge lost in the fire of The Great Fire of Arx so it can be rediscovered.  +
• A gentle soul, kind, quiet and serene, it …
  A gentle soul, kind, quiet and serene, it marks Jenessa as a stark contrast to other members of her family, given the typical dourness oft possessed by the majority. Despite the hardships encountered, she's less hardened, but takes life seriously, knowing at any time it could be over. It's given her the mindset of living each day as if it were her last, appreciating the good things when they come - while still expecting the worst - and enjoying life to the fullest with no regrets. She's scholarly and bookish, more at home in libraries and educational institutions than on the battlefield, but when duty calls? It's when the traditional Lyonesse peeks through. Neither warrior nor socialite, she's not particularly socially adept; rather, she's terribly awkward and - at times - painfully shy when it comes to people. She carries a passion for travel and exploration, of learning and acquiring knowledge, and with it comes her desire to experience all the world has to offer - until bad luck rears its ugly head.
  ffer - until bad luck rears its ugly head.  +
• A gentle woman, soft of voice, with infini …
  A gentle woman, soft of voice, with infinite patience for the misguided and unfortunate among the people, though very little for the foolish and the prideful. A shrewd observer, and slow to forget, she is not one to push conversation on others, often waiting for them to seek counsel with the faith, unless her counsel is so desperately needed that she cannot bear to sit and watch. Very little will shake her calm, as she finds peace within her faith, and her faith is unwavering. Always polite and formal in public, though has been known to be quick to scold the foolish, when it comes to private counsel.
  foolish, when it comes to private counsel.  +
• A gregarious nature hides something a litt …
  A gregarious nature hides something a little darker, a recklessness that could potentially cause worry in some of the more conservative of his brethren. He is personable enough in situations where it's both expected and demanded of him to be, yet outside of such he's more reserved and slow to show his true feelings. Dedicated to family and fealty, he takes his Oaths quite seriously. Some might argue that because he takes them so seriously, that they provide him an excuse to take risks that many would feel were too unnecessary.
  that many would feel were too unnecessary.  +
• A guarded, pragmatic fellow, Cato can some …
  A guarded, pragmatic fellow, Cato can sometimes come off rather blunt. He speaks simply, and prefers relative solitude; he openly detests group meetings, preferring to meet one-to-one. Nevertheless, his manner is kind and generally well-meaning. Avarice does tend to edge his speech, and he approaches honesty as more of a luxury than a necessity; to him, telling the truth is fine when it's convenient, but foolish when it's not. This attitude often leads to him being skeptical of other's assertions in kind, and while his enquiries are often penetrating, he is loath to do more than pay lip service to all but the most accepted "truths".
  ice to all but the most accepted "truths".  +
• A highly selective sycophant, Lady Umbrois …
  A highly selective sycophant, Lady Umbroise Acheron's repertoire of catchphrases in agreement and unsolicited praise carry with them a fickle edge. She's a follower, alright... on her own terms. Once lost through acts of cruelty or repeated general tardiness, her good opinion is not easily reclaimed.
  her good opinion is not easily reclaimed.  +
• A hint of steel lies beneath the smooth to …
  A hint of steel lies beneath the smooth tones of his voice. Commanding without even having to say a word, he draws others to his web by radiating confidence. Brilliant mind that sees opportunities not roadblacks in his ambitions. A fine connoisseur of beauty, he is selective on his associations, claiming his allegiance to his departed wife keeps him from developing anything deeper.
  keeps him from developing anything deeper.  +
• A honey-tongued cousin of the social Donat …
  A honey-tongued cousin of the social Donatti brothers, Alexio and Andreas, Alrigo has an independent streak in comparison to the rest of the family. He knew when he arrived in Arx, and after making his first casket of silver, that he needed more. With the family's earnings taking a hit from the distant branch of the family, this left with Alrigo the mark of doing what he needed to in order to bring in casket-after-casket of silver to develop him into being a driven entrepreneur. He is quick to laugh, pearl-white teeth often on show as he talks his way out of problems. Being around Arx and the dockyard, he has begun to play the game of politics and learning whose hand needs to be shaken to get that shipment in. There is that swagger, that smile, that makes avoiding him near impossible when he sets himself to it. Later in life, after setting himself up in Arx from Ischia, Alrigo began expanding his clothing line. Learning the craft while in Arx, since dock work pays so little, ahead of the rest of the Donatti family to set-up shop. For Alrigo, that drive and need to be a success, there will be nothing to stop that business growing. For the Donatti name to be worn by every respectable man in the Compact. For DIE to be the success it needs to be to elevate their reputation.
  t needs to be to elevate their reputation.  +
• A large bear of a man, he is given to pass …
  A large bear of a man, he is given to passionate pursuit of life through his craft, drink and the chasing of pretty lasses. Boisterous and energetic, his smile is a near constant of his presence, his laughter its shadow. He lives life at the edges, a physical presence muted only when his concentration is turned to his craft.
  his concentration is turned to his craft.  +
• A life of duty and discipline, Strozza pla …
  A life of duty and discipline, Strozza plays a constant game of checks and balances. What will it cost to do one thing, how much reward reaped for the other. Calculating and tabulating all actions he takes and those taken around him. He'd be just as happy in a counting house, most feel, as he does on the deck of a ship, that is if it were confirmed if he was capable of such states as 'happy'. A ship is considered the ultimate weigh of balances. Supplies to crew. Space taken by necessities, and how much personal affects are allowed. All must be accounted for, and the keeper to be held accountable. Life is a mere extension of this. Too much flotsam and the man struggles beneath the weight, too little preparation and he flounders. It is impossible to factor for every contingency, but preparedness is rewarded with a chance to continue, to survive and learn from missteps or from what to be ready for in the future.
  r from what to be ready for in the future.  +
• A lifetime of interacting with pilgrims ha …
  A lifetime of interacting with pilgrims has made Hildegard comfortable amongst travelers and peers alike. Often quiet and reserved, and at times driven and consumed with a strange intensity, she's pious and devout, as well. Adherence to a strict lifestyle and personal code may make her seem unapproachable initially, but she strives to embody the tenets of the faith through compassion, chivalry and charity.
  through compassion, chivalry and charity.  +
• A light-hearted, breezy disposition marks …
  A light-hearted, breezy disposition marks Katarzyna as someone that is not easily settled in one place for very long. She is amiable and engaging yet there is a keen layer beneath the surface that cuts whenever she is provoked. Her sense of survival and independence keeps her from relying on those around her, and she is quite skilled at figuring out solutions on her own. There are times when she would rather suffer in silence than ask for help, which means there is a very stubborn and persistent side of her personality that rears its ugly head whenever she is frustrated or upset. She doesn't necessarily lash out when she is in a bad head space, but she does choose to be alone to avoid conflict. Whenever she is feeling nervous or anxious, she is nowhere to be found. Deep inside is a soul that yearns to be outdoors and on the road, and she feels most alive when she is not tethered to people or places.
  n she is not tethered to people or places.  +
• A list of priorities, by Katryn Blanchard: …
  A list of priorities, by Katryn Blanchard: (1) FOR GLORIA! (2) FOR THE FAITH! (3) FOR PERSONAL HONOR! (4) everything else, I guess. Passion and verve, vivacity and drive: life defines Katryn, a buoyant wellspring of it, surging warm from the depths of her heart, undampened by reality. She loves, and she loves hard: glory, honor, the gods, the world, she _loves it_. She is not without an understanding of the darkness of the world, for she is a knight and a soldier first and foremost, and innocence dies quickly upon the battlefield. But she is a woman of dawn and hope, for whom victory _is_ the battle fought. A principled idealist with a warm strain of compassion and mercy well at hand, Katryn is stubbornly sunny, applying a considerable raw force of willpower to problems -- paired with a powerful imagination that has rarely failed her in situations where it became likely it was time to think 'outside the box'. Orthodox need not mean rigid, and Katryn is flexible about her thinking in ways she need not be flexible about her honor and morality, which are the bedrock on which all is raised.
  ch are the bedrock on which all is raised.  +
• A man of very few words but brave and quic …
  A man of very few words but brave and quick to act. His actions always a burst of energy. As an introvert, he has to force himself into social situations but basic schooling in etiquette, allows him to get through most of these encounters. He prefers to be outside creating and cultivating a garden of roses; his green thumb said to be golden.
  roses; his green thumb said to be golden.  +
• A man who understands the weight of respon …
  A man who understands the weight of responsibility, Ranver is seldom one to smile or laugh, but he is not without his own sense of joy. He finds this in his piety, as a devout follower of Jayus. His voice is even, a strength carried in his tone born from years of leadership. There is pride within him, but it is not self-glorifying. He takes pride in his family, in his people, in the traditions of his society. For himself, he reserves an overwhelming sense of duty and sacrifice. Beneath the surface, small glimpses of the pain of loss can be caught by the most discerning of eyes.
  be caught by the most discerning of eyes.  +
• A merry widower, rakish and flirtatious wi …
  A merry widower, rakish and flirtatious without being serious, he's a fierce defender of his crew and his family. Cassian is the sort that will joke and jest, even at sea, but when things grow serious, he's becomes grave and severe. He knows the sea, and often jokes that he's remarried to it. When he's on land, he tries to be the sort of noble that a commoner could come to with a concern without being an embarassment to his wedded family.
  eing an embarassment to his wedded family.  +
• A naive, trusting, and kind hearted young woman with a strong faith  +
• A naturally gifted actress, Esera has an i …
  A naturally gifted actress, Esera has an intuitive grasp of what an audience expects from her and how to modify her approach to achieve her ends. For commoners expecting a leader of iron resolve, she is every inch the elegant and confident Grand Duchess of the Lyceum prepared to rule with a smile of steel and silk. For stiffly honorable nobles wishing to gravely discuss solutions to the Realm's woes, the duchess never falters in presenting a kind and stately diplomatic veneer. Privately, she might laugh at the notion that she is described as 'kind' or 'sweet' or any other like terms, when it is strictly business- she believes full well that doing small injuries and petty slights are among the quickest ways to gather enemies for no good purpose, and Esera does rather little without purpose. In private she is still every bit as charming if far more wicked, but even without her public mask on her games of manipulation do not cease. It's not that she's unaware she is doing it, and has become so accustomed to manipulation it's second nature- no, she legitimately enjoys the sport of it, and it's a private thrill to play the game, play it very well, and play to win.
  game, play it very well, and play to win.  +
• A paragon of the Oathlanders' sense of nob …
  A paragon of the Oathlanders' sense of nobility and honor, Lord Corban Telmar often gives the impression that he's seen much of the world and the people therein. An Oathlander knight through and through, he believes resolutely in the responsibility of the strong to defend the weak. The man approaches everything he does with an evident passion, whether it's leading men into the din of battle, or enjoying a a drink at the bar following a day of training. He's dependable, loyal, and brave. A soldier's soldier.
  e, loyal, and brave. A soldier's soldier.  +
• A peerless commander of men from the deck …
  A peerless commander of men from the deck of a ship, he is stoic and guarded in social settings, playing his cards close to his chest. While capable of enjoying himself socially, it seems as if he's always on guard, and so never fully embraces celebration and revelry. A passable conversationalist, his eyes always seem to be shifting to and fro scanning the area. Notably, he doesn't seem to be bothered should something be out of place. He is slow to trust, but once he does, you've earned the most loyal of friends.
  , you've earned the most loyal of friends.  +
• A pensive, bookish man who prefers to deal …
  A pensive, bookish man who prefers to deal with the quill and ink, rather than with people when he can avoid it. Branan displays a stark preference for libraries to marketplaces and for the silence of catacombs to the din of a crowd. With a furtive gaze that flicks here and there nervous hands always in motion, his overall bearing is one of anxious scholastic mediocrity.
  g is one of anxious scholastic mediocrity.  +
• A people pleaser and a charmer like most D …
  A people pleaser and a charmer like most Donatti. Alfio, often, finds himself getting involved in the business of others, and, generally, trying to find a way to help them while benefiting himself. He is, much like his siblings and kin, a determined, cunning, hardworking and ambitious man eager to prove his finesse and make himself known in the world.
  nesse and make himself known in the world.  +
• A personable woman, Gretchen's got a keen …
  A personable woman, Gretchen's got a keen eye, a quick tongue and quicker mind. She is extremely adept at reading others and using that skill to her benefit in determining how best to sell her wares to them. She's outgoing, and entertaining on and off the job, she genuinely seems to enjoy meeting others and learning about them? even when there is nothing to gain from it (but it's so much more rewarding when there is).
  t's so much more rewarding when there is).  +
• A pretty redhead who quietly relishes bein …
  A pretty redhead who quietly relishes being put into her place as kindly as she was by life and her new family's kindness. Her former anger has mostly dropped away, left with a bewildered woman trying to figure out who and what she is in the grand scheme of things. Fiery under the surface, it rarely comes out. She's got a sunny disposition most days, but has hidden from her anger in shyness. It's something she's eager to break, but this new world she's navigating is frightening to her.
  ld she's navigating is frightening to her.  +
• A quiet and somewhat reserved man, Lawrenc …
  A quiet and somewhat reserved man, Lawrence has spent quite a bit of time away from mainstream society, and is a bit overwhelmed taking it all in. Despite all of that he remains friendly, courteous, chivalric, and curious. Always willing to learn, and even more willing to help out. He has always been a man of combat, but hopes to be more of a friendly teacher in his old age, but nothing would ever keep him from fighting for his family if they needed it.
  fighting for his family if they needed it.  +
• A quiet energy surrounds Echo, vivacious a …
  A quiet energy surrounds Echo, vivacious and friendly to all who seem approachable. Those around her who might be a little more rough around the edges would be greeted with a smile, and the rest should receive the delicate treatment that they require. A people person - One who, while initially demure and quiet, is quick to grab a friend by the wrist and take them on a wild adventure without a moment's notice. Filled to the brim with all sorts of persistence and determination, Echo often surprises herself more often than not. Her talents are typically ignored however, not through any ill intent; rather, the friendliness, companionship, and loyalty is far more important to her. Brimming beneath the affable surface is a love for danger and excitement. A hunger for things unknown. A desire to push on when it's best to pull back. That competitive edge might be what sets her apart, but she tends to tuck most of those feelings away beneath terribly knitted sweaters and only slightly better home-made pastries.
  d only slightly better home-made pastries.  +
• A quiet introvert who generally prefers th …
  A quiet introvert who generally prefers the company of herself and her forge, though she is not averse to contact with others. She is an optimistic pessimist, a type of pessimist few can make sense of; indeed, she can come off as a gloomy little raincloud (at times) but she's always taking every (perceived and sometimes self-contrived) misfortune that comes her way in stride, reminding herself that this was her lot and she would be content with it. She is a gentle soul, amiable and kind to those she is acquainted with as well as the occasional stranger who approaches her, believing that warmth to her fellows, though draining to herself, is a basic respect accorded to others.
  lf, is a basic respect accorded to others.  +
• A quiet man, Marzio is often believed to b …
  A quiet man, Marzio is often believed to be on the shy side when described by those who know him. While not entirely true, Marzio is definitely a man who listens more than he speaks. Even tempered, a smile or laugh can be seen upon his features when the situation warrants just as easily as a scowl. Shyness aside, many who knew the man in his youth know that he tends to have a penchant for mischief and more than a fair share of practical jokes and tricks have been known to spring from the quietly smiling man's doing.
  ring from the quietly smiling man's doing.  +
• A quiet observer, Nedios likes to watch th …
  A quiet observer, Nedios likes to watch things happen from the shadows and collect information for later use either by himself or others. He makes back alley connections easy and has a good grasp of street smarts. When in conversation he appears friendly with most but those on his bad side soon find out what happens when he gets angry.
  find out what happens when he gets angry.  +
• A quiet presence, there was something to b …
  A quiet presence, there was something to be said about the silence she often holds when in conversation or working stringently with the hooved beasts she trained, as all she had to say was in the set of her eyes, the quirk of her mouth, or the power of her stance. Given to words that held a lesson or meaning, it was rare for her to blunder into a situation without giving it some forethought and the same is to be said about outward emotion. While not visibly cold, some might describe her as lukewarm until they get to know the true woman beneath the layers of polite reticence.
  an beneath the layers of polite reticence.  +
• A quiet, reserved man of subtle humor and …
  A quiet, reserved man of subtle humor and sharp eyes, he seems slow to anger despite being always ready to act. Neither haughty nor humble, there is the confidence of the competent evident in his steps and stances, the hint that he has met threats and beaten them. It is not a braggart's posturing and boisterous noises, but only a quiet stare declaring his lack of fear and his determined path. There is kindness in his eyes at times, though, and a straightforward honesty that might evidence his commitment to the ideal of chivalry.
  e his commitment to the ideal of chivalry.  +
• A rather intense young man, courteous and …
  A rather intense young man, courteous and gallant in the way of one raised on chivalric stories, though with a temper that can slip quickly. He can seem almost desperate for acclaim, at times taking himself far too seriously. He is a fine example that those with the most threadbare prude must defend it most vigorously.
  bare prude must defend it most vigorously.  +
• A romantic in love with the seas and its bounty!  +
• A second cousin (and youngest of three) to …
  A second cousin (and youngest of three) to the King, Reese has never been worried she might be called upon to be first among the peers and lead the Compact -- thank goodness! She has enough to worry about wrestling with the fear that she might someday be called upon to lead something else: a cavalry charge, a household, a gaggle of young schoolchildren...It's not that she's a timid or fearful young woman, no. Reese is very brave, and very conscientious. Too conscientious, maybe, so worried that her actions and decisions will lead to suffering and wrongdoing. She's rarely satisfied with a plan or policy, as a result, and is always trying to devise a better, more beneficial way to do things. Bubbly and undeniably girly, she's nonetheless got a force of personality and intellect that demands to be taken seriously.
  ellect that demands to be taken seriously.  +
• A self-confessed hedonist Alrec is not shy …
  A self-confessed hedonist Alrec is not shy about what he wants from the world, and that is all the pleasures it can possibly provide. He tackles life with an exuberance that makes others shy away and has never backed down from a challenge or new experience in his life. But beneath the enthusiasm is a spine of iron, a discipline warrior who's faced death a dozen times and know he'll face it a dozen more. But that veteran warrior is only brought out for exactly as long as it takes to deal with enough business to go back to life's pleasures.
  h business to go back to life's pleasures.  +
• A shrewd woman. She has been hardened by h …
  A shrewd woman. She has been hardened by her life as a Lyonesse and battlefields, despite her relatively young age. Calamity always seems to be on the horizon, to one degree or another for her and the family whose name she carries. It is through force of will and hardiness that the family has persisted for so long. Demura understands this and as a result has become tempered as steel, often providing the world a cool exterior for casual viewing. She will do what must be done to succeed, to live, and to continue her family name forward for generations to come. Yet still she is young, which allows her moments when her guard comes down and the carefree exuberance of youth shines through.
  refree exuberance of youth shines through.  +
• A shy girl who always tries her hardest in …
  A shy girl who always tries her hardest in the face of things. Not used to warfare or combat and living the easy life of a commoner gives her a hardworking but easy-going demeanor, believing that hard work and the power of medicine can accomplish or help accomplish any feat. Undernearth her demureness sits a bright and cheerful woman, despite a past of struggles.
  eerful woman, despite a past of struggles.  +
• A smart ass bloke who isn't as smart or wi …
  A smart ass bloke who isn't as smart or wise as he think's he is, Sculley might seem insufferable at first. A joking drunk who's too high on their own ego. A cowardly man who thinks about his own life at first before reluctantly always saving someone because of his subconscious. He has a napoleon complex larger than the world of Arvum itself, and is regularly seen starting fights with local bar patrons. The only reason he isn't banned from every bar is because he is such a big money maker for the establishments he goes to. There's always an underlying guilt with every cowardly and stupid thing he does. There's something in him that feels as if he needs to do it.
  in him that feels as if he needs to do it.  +
• A soft, smoky voice compliments kind smile …
  A soft, smoky voice compliments kind smiles, joviality, and the type of approachability one might expect of a gentle figure. Unafraid to mingle with lowborn or dirty her hands in one endeavor or another, she shares her presence--and subsequently her art--with any who might seek it. However, she is a creature of mystique, and grows shy when one may try to press beyond acquaintanceship. Her artistry embodies a deep passion within the woman, and often her almost dreamy mannerisms will become wholly focused upon whatever inspiration has seized her. There is certainly a charm to the woman, perhaps due to her eccentricity.
  he woman, perhaps due to her eccentricity.  +
• A sometimes incoragable rake, though with …
  A sometimes incoragable rake, though with his own streak of honor. He is dedicated to his profession, and those in his own personal soocial circle. He enjoys life today for tomorrow who knows what will happen. This is not to say he will take foolish risks, but he is also not prone to let setbacks deter him. He rises above them, and does live his life from one goal to the next, always moving on to the next project, the next challenge. When he is at work, he does get focused and does often sink only into his work above other concerns. Still one can hardly argue the results.
  . Still one can hardly argue the results.  +
• A somewhat reserved man, but not shy. He h …
  A somewhat reserved man, but not shy. He has always kind of kept to himself. His duties have always had him bouncing around a lot, often needing to go to battle as well, he has adopted his somewhat reserved demeanor to keep himself from making great friends that he was sure he would one day lose. Close to his family and fiercly protective of them, he has always taken his duties and training as a knight very seriously. Always a pragmatic thinker, and one who likes to think tactically, he has also always been a bit more conservative than the standard southerner.
  conservative than the standard southerner.  +
• A stoic man, keen, and calculating - he is …
  A stoic man, keen, and calculating - he is sharp of wit and perhaps can be considered a bit quiet. If one was to judge this book by its cover they may not see the passions he keeps to himself but if one were to come across him in his element, no mistake could be made. Dacian loves the thrill of the hunt, and his bow may be his most trusted ally, but he feels just as comfortable in the market.
  e feels just as comfortable in the market.  +
• A stoic man, quiet but charming. He lives …
  A stoic man, quiet but charming. He lives his life to have luxury and prove that a commoner can rise to the top. He handles most discomforts by ignoring them entirely or facing them down. Darkus loves art, music, and has a deep appreciation for literature and animals. He also likes a nice stiff drink at the end of the day or while watching the sunset because he is also a secret romantic.
  nset because he is also a secret romantic.  +
• A strong and graceful young woman, Dawn Gr …
  A strong and graceful young woman, Dawn Grayson is full of fire and passion whether dressed in silk and satin or outfitted for adventure in the field. A careful diplomat, she strives to let her impassioned ideals and beliefs be known without causing offense -- and is equally careful never to let her family be scandalized. She carefully manages her temperament to be one of power, without rancor, hiding any fury she may feel until she is well and truly alone. She is naturally gregarious and likable, using all the charm her father, King Alaric III, possessed in the hopes of making herself as beloved as he was. While she knows she is capable and talented, Dawn's sure to let her deeds speak louder than words, and prove herself from King to Common, as well deserving to be acting as high lord of House Grayson in the King's name.
  lord of House Grayson in the King's name.  +
• A superficially warm and outgoing person, …
  A superficially warm and outgoing person, people who engage with Scarlett outside of trade often find a vicious, cruel and uncharitable woman who will ruthlessly press her advantage in business negotiations and is unwilling to let anything go without lavish apologies - some would say 'grovelling.' However, she keeps to the letter of the law and to her agreements.
  e letter of the law and to her agreements.  +
• A surprisingly spirited and animated woman …
  A surprisingly spirited and animated woman. She has an uncanny ability to win the attention of strangers and keep it. Her charm lies in her seemingly unlimited supply of stories to tell, poems to share, or songs to play and sing. If she is low on banter, she fills the silent void with silly stunts ranging from odd parlor tricks to grand acrobatics. Her conversations tend to be light and jovial, and her humor tends to be a bit crude and brazen.
  humor tends to be a bit crude and brazen.  +
• A survivor through and through, Amund is a …
  A survivor through and through, Amund is a man of few words. His demeanor is cool and impersonal, and things such as 'honor' and 'glory' are contingent on whether he gets to live another day or not. He's the quintessential sellsword: if he is to do things for the good of all mankind, it better be worth the pay. Then again, he has that thrillseeker's edge to his personality, one that is balanced by an attempt at strategic foreplanning in all things he does, along with a marked hesitation to accept honors over wealth.
  d hesitation to accept honors over wealth.  +
• A touch on the pampered side for a commone …
  A touch on the pampered side for a commoner. Andrina is idealistic and naive. The harshness of reality rarely touches her. With a daydreamer's soul she's often caught up in fantasy involving epic battles and large than life heroes. This is not to say she isn't savvy, she just isn't as pragmatic as she might otherwise be if she had lived a less sheltered life. She sees the good in everyone and likes most people.
  he good in everyone and likes most people.  +
• A very quiet woman, with a calm demeanor. …
  A very quiet woman, with a calm demeanor. She is introverted and doesn't speak a lot publicly. The very focused look on her face could hide something else. She tries to joke around whenever it seems appropriate, and with a circle of acquaintances, she would cheer up any sad one, with hopes it would work.
  up any sad one, with hopes it would work.  +
• A very studious man, Kalivan Greene is a r …
  A very studious man, Kalivan Greene is a relentless reader and apothecarial tinkerer, and can get so very absorbed in his little world that he can come off as a little detached at times. Despite his self-imposed hermitage he likes people just fine, but his lack of social graces can be a hinderance. He is a very patient person, and a good listener.
  very patient person, and a good listener.  +
• A warm young lady with a good deal of inte …
  A warm young lady with a good deal of intelligence, grace, and a remarkable quantity of patience, Lucita's charm is a well-honed instrument. She listens very carefully to other people to help them bring out their best selves, primarily because this, she feels, is how best to insinuate herself into their lives. Socially clever in an intriciate way, Lucita's layered reserve makes the real Lucita more elusive. Her true passion is always her music, and what truth there is in her shines in her face when she melts into playing.
  s in her face when she melts into playing.  +
• A wide eyed youth with a sheltered upbring …
  A wide eyed youth with a sheltered upbringing that constantly shows itself through her naivety. She takes any opportunity to learn, being completely enchanted by mundane things. A certain innocence stills lingers, and her skill at soldiering leaves much to be desired. Plain in appearance, she looks almost more like an adolescent boy then a young woman.
  like an adolescent boy then a young woman.  +
• A wild heart beats hard beneath the layers …
  A wild heart beats hard beneath the layers of charm, civility, and etiquette. Elsa commands a room when she enters it, that intricately woven blend of rapacious ferocity and captivating charisma allowing her to move effortlessly through noble society. Decades spent slipping back and forth between two worlds have honed her instincts and taste to a razor's edge.
  her instincts and taste to a razor's edge.  +
• A woman of dualities, she tends to keep he …
  A woman of dualities, she tends to keep her private life just that while showing a smile and warm welcome in public. She enjoys a good drink and a good story but can likewise wax intellectual at the drop of a hat about her favorite subjects. Still young enough to live vicariously through the exploits of others, she draws much of her inspiration from the tales carried to her by her customers.
  the tales carried to her by her customers.  +
• A woman who exudes innocence and curiosity …
  A woman who exudes innocence and curiosity. Smiles come easily to Kia's features, always finding a way to put her best foot forward. She is cunning and resourceful, but a bit naive and trusting. The way she speaks, with gentle intrigue, pulls trust from those who encounter her too. Whatever it takes to get the job done, Kia will find a way to do it. Fate, in her eyes, bends to her will.
  it. Fate, in her eyes, bends to her will.  +
• A woman who has survived enough to leave h …
  A woman who has survived enough to leave her both toughened and very fond of the finer things in life. In many ways she seems the archetypical Mourning Isles lady: intelligent, well read, and incisive with a well placed verbal barb. Never one to settle for comfort, when luxury could be had, she is a ravenous learner, and an opulent presence among her coarse kin.
  an opulent presence among her coarse kin.  +
• A woman with an intense passion for unders …
  A woman with an intense passion for understanding and knowing things. Not simply believing them or hand-waving a simple explanation away, but truly knowing them. As such, she is a critic of the world around her. She can come off as rather shrewd in her conversations, always right to the point. But her sense of nobility is still strong in the way she carries herself. She is a proper woman through and through.
  She is a proper woman through and through.  +
• Abellus Ironfoot grieves for his father, T …
  Abellus Ironfoot grieves for his father, Tuscak Ironfoot, who has been vilified by the Oathlanders to justify his trial and subsequent death. He has bended on knee not because he wanted to join the Compact but becuse he chose life over death. He is his brother's protector and will make sure that whatever hell comes their way, he will protect what's left of his family, even if it means serving the one that arrested him.
  t means serving the one that arrested him.  +
• Abigail's personality tends to be a bit on the serious side, at times she may be playful and sweet but more then likely she is right to the point. Though some have said she has an attitude, not that she feels that way.  +
• Above all else, Llewella looks to improve …
  Above all else, Llewella looks to improve things around her. Oh, sometimes this is a selfish streak of improving her own lot in life, but more than not her will is bent to help those closest to her. Or even strangers. She's not one to accept, "that's how it's always been done," if she thinks there's a better way to do it. It's an attitude she's had since childhood, and one that caused her parents some small amount of consternation. And that's when the tutors were brought in to teach her things like etiquette...nay, not teach, drill. She's unfailingly polite in her day to day business with those she's not acquainted with. As soon as the slightest bit of friendship is latched onto though, she becomes flirty and vibrant.
  to though, she becomes flirty and vibrant.  +
• Above all of her many talents, Farrah is e …
  Above all of her many talents, Farrah is endowed with the tremendous capacity to grasp things quickly along with the ability to respond to them imaginatively. And the beauty of it all is, she seems to do it so effortlessly, making it look so simple when actually it is not. Easily bored, she likes to keep active and busy, but sometimes she tends to lose herself so much in this hustle bustle that she loses sight of her main goal. She still has difficulty slowing down and it can exhaust her energy completely. Her newfound responsibilities as Baroness Consort of Hawkhold has done little to circumvent this tendency, though her new family helps ease her troubles in ways her blood family didn't. An odd thing, truly. She has an unfaltering concept of art and harmony. Likely due to her upbringing, money isn't usually important to her, except to provide her with the beautiful things and luxurious surroundings she desires. Farrah wants to leave the world more beautiful than it was when she arrived.
  re beautiful than it was when she arrived.  +
• Acacia embodies all that the sea can bring …
  Acacia embodies all that the sea can bring. The majesty of the vast waters, the treacherous weather, the unsurpassed beauty. She loves the poetry of how well she fits with that, and uses that to her advantage, whether it is fighting off pirates, negotiating business, or drawing people in to hear her tales of adventure. She loves the freedom her chosen life offers her, and loves that even nobles seek her out to procure something or other. She's quick with a knife and quicker with her tongue and has no shame in tearing someone down that deserves it. Prone to act before completely contemplating the consequences, Acacia has a remarkable ability to turn any situation around to suit her.
  to turn any situation around to suit her.  +
• Acanthas personality can change just as ea …
  Acanthas personality can change just as easily as the weather does. Shes slow to anger, easy to make smile and very rarely is a venomous person. If she starts throwing things then its time to run away. Shes curious of new things. Wanting to learn more as she gets older, but she doesnt try to push herself into others business. She grew up in a heavily Shamanistic family, but since joining the Compact and bending the knee to Halfshav, shes been learning more about the Pantheon and things of that nature. Shes a quirky sort of woman all things considered with her past and how she was raised.
  ered with her past and how she was raised.  +
• Adder presents an aura of self-possession so polished and gentlemanly that one might almost fail to detect the arrogant core that powers it. He's understanding, but entirely unsympathetic. He can be charming, even nice - but not kind. Not truly kind.  +
• Adelphie's comrades-at-arms will tell tale …
  Adelphie's comrades-at-arms will tell tales of this woman lifting a spiked bludgeon high above her head and watching with ferocity as her enemies are driven before her. Such stories are bookended by narratives of a different flavor: a woman, thoughtful and confident enough to reassure a turned-around child in the marketplace. These parts are not kept separate as some war-hewn paladins need. They exist harmoniously in Adelphie as friends and righteous constants.
  elphie as friends and righteous constants.  +
• Adrenaline is a hell of a drug. Challenge …
  Adrenaline is a hell of a drug. Challenge lures him as nothing ever has. With a reckless disinterest in reputation or politics, Wash is the kind of man who tilts at storms. When low, he is very low: long spates of shadowed darkness, where nothing can draw him out a funk except, maybe, for the rush. When high, he is unstoppable, with a manic intensity and a fierce unchanneled delight in every instant of being alive. Aggressively free-spirited to the point of throwing off the yoke of all restriction and inhibition, love is the only anchor to his passion: love of his wife, love of the sea.
  assion: love of his wife, love of the sea.  +
• Adrian is a rather socially awkward young man. Relying mostly on situational humor, he often just avoids social interaction all together and stays by himself.  +
• Adventure has always, always, called to Di …
  Adventure has always, always, called to Dion. It sings in his blood and whispers in his ears, but that adventure is not always of the body, and while he's both active and has always been, he's also got the ability to be studious. He's quick with a laugh and a joke, always has a story ready to tell, some even true, and an ear ready for any story that anyone else might have to share. Often it's hard to marry the idea of his age with his personality, as he lives life with the vibrancy of a man half his age.
  e with the vibrancy of a man half his age.  +
• Adventure lies just over the horizon, for …
  Adventure lies just over the horizon, for those who are willing to chase that ever-distant point. And Rodica is more than willing. A longing to live life to its fullest courses through her veins, propelling her perpetually forward. She's a woman rarely satisfied for long and well-intentioned warnings or talk of "being sensible" is unlikely to sway her once her heart is set on a chosen course. Fortunately, she's just clever enough to have kept herself out of too much trouble before. (Whose definition of "too much", however, may be a matter of some debate.)
  however, may be a matter of some debate.)  +
• Adventurous, friendly, and curious, Chiara …
  Adventurous, friendly, and curious, Chiara is more than happy to try something just for the experience. Likewise, she's equally happy to listen to a good yarn. While the less charitable would call her indecisive or easily bored, should something capture her interest she can be a hard worker, and has been gifted with a sharp mind and wit.
  has been gifted with a sharp mind and wit.  +
• Adversarial and agonistic toward ideologic …
  Adversarial and agonistic toward ideological opposition. His enemies have described him as reckless and foolish; his allies determined and innovative. Empathetic toward his patients, the ill, and the downtrodden. Fiercely loyal to the Crown, Valardin, and House Moore. Assertive and opinionated. Always punctual and never inclined to refrain from speaking openly. Passionate defender of his beliefs, but rarely inclined to share his background with those who he does not know well.
  ound with those who he does not know well.  +
• Aedric takes great care to show empathy an …
  Aedric takes great care to show empathy and respect to men and women from all walks of life, no matter their heritage or occupation. Curious by nature, he can often be found in markets inspecting books or foreign goods. Though often perceived as stern by enemies and clients, he frequently smiles and is usually the first to introduce himself when in the presence of strangers. Due to a semi-obsessive attitude toward record keeping, the sailor maintains a ledger on his person to record a wide variety of important dates, names, values, drawings, and observations. At sea, or when matters are of some personal significance, his countenance may be perceived as unflinching and austere.
  y be perceived as unflinching and austere.  +
• Aela is quick-witted and perceptive, with …
  Aela is quick-witted and perceptive, with a love for playfulness and fun. Generally friendly and easy-going, Aela likes to enjoy life and do things at her own pace, while being responsible of course. She is incredibly loyal to those close to her and will do anything in their defense. Although usually relaxed, she is intense when serious and can be ruthlessly cold to those who have wronged her. Aela adores music and will always hum, sing, and play instruments whenever she can.
  ng, and play instruments whenever she can.  +
• Aella embraces change but often struggles …
  Aella embraces change but often struggles to adapt to it. She is a passionate woman whose stubborn pride can be a hurdle to overcome; however, that pride is well-earned. The countess is a fierce advocate for her people and is easy to upset with blatant (or perceived) slights against them. The less generous may call her volatile, but she is loyal to the end once someone has won her trust, is driven to accomplish goals and help others do the same, and has quite the talent for questionable limericks. If there is an opportunity to shed formality and laugh into the night with a drink in hand, a friendly challenge to accept, or an adventure to be had, she'll be there. She is more comfortable at sea or in nature, finding the city too rigid, and in the midst of a storm is when she appears the most calm.
  a storm is when she appears the most calm.  +
• Aerwyna is an introvert but she does value …
  Aerwyna is an introvert but she does value friendship that is genuine. She is kind to a fault, helping how she can but attempts to do so within reason after being taken advantage of. She has goals but they are a work in progress given her age but ultimately she wants to be well-known for being a good seamstress and wishes to learn from the best and to be molded. She is family oriented, having come from a large family.
  oriented, having come from a large family.  +
• Aery is generally friendly to people, whet …
  Aery is generally friendly to people, whether she's known them for a long them or only just met them. A very outgoing personality and a very positive outlook towards the world, loves to socialize with people though she is known to lean towards shyness at times. Her emotions and what she thinks tends to be easily red from her face.
  inks tends to be easily red from her face.  +
• Aeryn is as saccharine sweet as they come …
  Aeryn is as saccharine sweet as they come with an energy level best described as high voltage. Her personality rings of youth and innocence and naivety and rarely is there a moment when she is not bubbly and positive. There is no hint of darkness to her and not even those that know her well will ever say there's a shred of cruelty or malice within her. She is gentle, through and through.
  n her. She is gentle, through and through.  +
• Aethan is a man who lives always by a stri …
  Aethan is a man who lives always by a strict code of honor that he'd die before he broke, but he's also a man with demons. A moody, sometimes violent perfectionist who can only see his mistakes, he has a lot to feel guilty about, and a lot to regret. Like a good man of Thrax, he keeps all of these feelings bottled up, and the face he shows to the world is composed, with a noble bearing that inspires respect, if not love. He speaks with a scalpel, never wasting an extraneous word. On the very rare occasions when the darkness within him break through, Aethan can turn into a cruel and dangerous man... which leaves him with even more to repent, when the spell passes.
  ven more to repent, when the spell passes.  +
• Affable and always armed with an infectiou …
  Affable and always armed with an infectious sense of humor, Gibson has a brightly optimistic view of the world for someone that started at the very bottom and seems only modestly interested in climbing up from it. Only loosely concerned with anything that could resemble a code of honor, Gibson is cheerfully willing to do whatever he needs to do, and if it can be done in a hysterical way all the better.
  e done in a hysterical way all the better.  +
• Affable, courteous, with a quick wit and j …
  Affable, courteous, with a quick wit and jovial sense of humor, many are surprised that Ferrando seems to make as many enemies as he does. He has a strong sense of fairness and justice, reacting quickly and decisively to anything that calls for action... even if sometimes he finds later he might have been better off waiting and thinking things through. He is acutely aware how his physical strength and imposing stature can be intimidating, and would much rather use that to defuse situations than to resort to violence. His positive hatred for bullies sometimes gets the better of him, however, and his anger can catch his friends off guard who know Ferrando to be generous and warm hearted to a fault.
  o be generous and warm hearted to a fault.  +
• Affable, gregarious, energetic, playful an …
  Affable, gregarious, energetic, playful and eccentric, she is prone to display a wide spectrum of emotion from one moment to the next. Her smiles are genuine and plentiful, her laughter loud and very rarely is she ever serious - except when she has to be. She doesn't seem to be affected by the loss of her sight in a negative way and is never broody or dark as a result of it.
  is never broody or dark as a result of it.  +
• After witnessing the violent deaths of her …
  After witnessing the violent deaths of her parents as a child, and proceeding to grow up on the streets, Ralina has gotten lost somewhere between the low points of depression, pessimism, and the rock bottom pit of something akin to existential nihilism. Painfully antisocial and amazingly dispassionate, she doesn't particluarly care about anything, not even herself. Or so she'll gladly claim with some awful, morose bit of prose. But she has survived up to this point, and done everything in her power to do so, which discredits her stance to a degree. Despite being emotionally broken and horribly ill-equipped to deal with almost any sort of social relationship, some deep down bit of Ralina does still crave finding a place she belongs, people she can trust, even if she doesn't realize it.
  can trust, even if she doesn't realize it.  +
• Agreeable and charming, Jack has learned t …
  Agreeable and charming, Jack has learned to put on a pleasant face most of the time. It's the result of an academic negotiation of a less than perfect (or horribly flawed, depending on how many drinks he's had) world. It's easier to be charming than difficult, and easy is what he's after. Keep work light and short, keep obligations few, do only what needs to be done so that proper attention can be paid to the few things Jack actually cares about, which are almost exclusively related to medicine and academics.
  usively related to medicine and academics.  +
• Ahmar is a quiet man, but not unkind. As a …
  Ahmar is a quiet man, but not unkind. As a child he always felt he did not have much of a place in his family as everyone seemed so much more socially inclined and far more intelligent than he, so he often found himself turning inwards for solace when he felt overwhelmed. It wasn't that his family was unkind to him, by far the opposite, he has just always been rather introverted. Tending to get along with his animal companions more than people. Despite his introverted personality, he really does like meeting new people, he just becomes a bit nervous like he is worried he won't know what to say and will end up making a fool of himself, but those who he ends up calling friends, he becomes devoted to. There is nothing he wouldn't do for those that are nice to him. Especially his family.
  at are nice to him. Especially his family.  +
• Aibek is cocksure and carefree due to his …
  Aibek is cocksure and carefree due to his age and station in life. He doesn't take most things too seriously, and uses humor to de-esculate a situation and as a defense mechanism in dire times. The young Grayson does know what his name means to people, and does take both family and duty quite seriously. Even if is prone to manipulating his siblings and elders with the puppy dog eyes from time to time.
  with the puppy dog eyes from time to time.  +
• Aiden is an extroverted introvert, to put …
  Aiden is an extroverted introvert, to put it simply. There will be situations that he'll be a man of few words; words that when they come out, are laconic in fashion. It isn't that he hates people, rather, social situations can grow to be too complex and he loses interest or focus easily - or simply put, he finds them emotionally exhausting. People have far more subtle cues that he doesn't fully grasp, and in large crowds, this is entirely overwhelming for him. Certainly he will turn into a wallflower or simply leave when at his limit.
  lflower or simply leave when at his limit.  +
• Ailith trusts the gods completely. She may …
  Ailith trusts the gods completely. She may not understand exactly why a young girl from an outside, almost unknown barony, and a commoner at that, is now the personal Seraph to the Crown and royal family in the palace, but she knows the Gods have a plan for her. It doesn't matter that she itches to go into the practice yard, it doesn't matter she doesn't know all the intricacies of court politics and etiquette. All that matters is that the gods use her voice to speak their will, and she submits to their guidance. She truly cares about the spiritual well being of those around her, as well as fighting against the forces of darkness that she knows are out there. As a woman, she's generally happy and finds the good in people when she can, but she is unrelenting when she discovers someone touched by darkness. There is no higher power than the gods, and all fall short in their sight.
  e gods, and all fall short in their sight.  +
• Aiming to please and bring smiles to every …
  Aiming to please and bring smiles to everyone she meets, Anastajia is a whimsical dancer in possession of a pure and sincere heart. Dreaming big, she hopes her existence can help to make the world a better place. She is always willing to listen to peoples struggles, and is she can, fill them with the warmth they need. Don't be fooled by her playful demeanor, however, as she is more clever than meets the eyes. If you believe she is easy to double cross, think again. Betray her one too many times and she will develop a grudge that will last life times.
  evelop a grudge that will last life times.  +
• Aindre was raised to measure the success o …
  Aindre was raised to measure the success of his life in the strength of his accomplishments and so he shows no small amount of pride in that which he achieves, while admittedly shouldering heavily the disappointment of his failures. Those who know him well understand a fire burns in him not simply to meet the expectations of his family name but to exceed them in much the same way as his forebears exceeded all expectation placed upon them. He can wax fierce in competitions of both politics and swordplay, but carries a reputation for being as graceful in defeat as he is in victory. While capable of deeply serious expressions in his duties toward his family and the honor of their name, his experiences off the battlefield have also taught him when to relax his guard and celebrate.
  him when to relax his guard and celebrate.  +
• Aine, raised by a Pravus, has all of the c …
  Aine, raised by a Pravus, has all of the charm and wit of any true Southern lady. She can turn a phrase and give a mysterious smile. She is able to flirt and socialize, to be a diplomat when the time calls for it. There is something wilder burning at the core of her soul, however, that she's repressed for a long time.
  ver, that she's repressed for a long time.  +
• Aislin seemingly forgets more than others …
  Aislin seemingly forgets more than others ever notice, has seen more than others dream of. A dedicated explorer, Aislin is seemingly fearless, having braved the seas of the Morning Isles, faced certain death exploring the icy Northlands, and survived the intrigues of the Lyceum on various expeditions. She's voraciously curious, but not obnoxious - she'd rather discover answers on her own rather than ask questions outright, a trait that makes Aislin an intense conversationalist, to be sure.
  an intense conversationalist, to be sure.  +
• Akamos is boisterous, gregarious and with …
  Akamos is boisterous, gregarious and with a strong streak of personal honour and the need to do right by people. He relishes the opportunity to either demonstrate anything that he may be good at or tell tales of his exploits, but may be guilty of embellishing some of his stories and feats more than a little bit as he seeks approval and recognition from others. That is why he is sometimes overly keen to impress people or help them out in exchange for thanks and he seeks official titles so that everyone knows just how accomplished he is. For as confident as the brash Cyrto'ani may seem, he is in fact deeply insecure as to how he is perceived.
  deeply insecure as to how he is perceived.  +
• Aksel is the everyman, the common man. Pol …
  Aksel is the everyman, the common man. Polite, courteous and compassionate, he has simple wants and needs, and says as much. Not to say that he has a soldierly attitude and personality, he would consider himself more a warrior than a soldier. There's honor and pride in what he does, but also the fact that he's never asked, or wanted for that matter, anything else. Like a slumbering bear, he can be jolly and hearty with friends and merciless and rage-fueled with his enemies. The grand events and gallas of the nobility only effect as much as his personal involvement, which thinkfully, isn't much. Much more inclined to stand in the background and be another face in the crowd. He's never seeked out glory, rather he feels he's just doing his job as a soldier. There's a very aware understand of what he does, and what he does isn't always pleasant and maybe there's a vibe that he feels like if he could set the sword down, and pickup a tool instead, that he would. Grudges and rivalries isn't something he has much time for, nor is what he would call 'political nonsense' that he's usually witness to. No, this is a man who only wants a simple life, but realizes that'll probably not happen for years to come.
  'll probably not happen for years to come.  +
• Alarie is a witty woman, always with a mis …
  Alarie is a witty woman, always with a mischivous smile and a hint of mischief in her eye. She is fun-loving and creative. Having an eye for business and a love for working with her hands, she enjoys her craft as a seamstress and seems to do well by it. She is a strong woman, having her own mindset despite being in a male-driven House. This at times gets her into minor trouble, but she knows how to play along and talk her way out of tricky situations.
  and talk her way out of tricky situations.  +
• Aldwulf likes to come across as having a r …
  Aldwulf likes to come across as having a roguish exterior. He is quick with his hands in pulling tricks, enjoys gambling, and wearing clothes that are well beyond his means. He is quick to drink, likes to appear witty, and has said on many different accounts that he simply wants to be famous and live a life of luxury without having to have some family title to go along with it to bring down all the fun by adding in responsibility. Under it all, Aldwulf has an appreciation for the academic side and is simply a lovable scoundrel. While not quite having a heart of gold, he does care about others and does not wish to do harm to others. In turn, he does really wish to feel loved, though he would never admit it even when put to the rack.
  never admit it even when put to the rack.  +
• Alessandro has mastered elegance the way a …
  Alessandro has mastered elegance the way artists master their craft, and it shows in everything he does. He pursues knowledge for its own sake, an eclectic, thirsty mind with a keenly energetic spirit behind it, and always has a spare pair of reading glasses in his pocket so that he can take them out and clean them with a monogrammed silk handkerchief. His will is indomitable and contrarian. He is fiercely passionate about his work, and fiercely, intensely protective of his family. He also has a keen sense of the ridiculous, and a deep -- if buried -- ability to recognize his own paradoxes and make fun of himself. But privately, if you please. Dignity is key.
  privately, if you please. Dignity is key.  +
• Alessio is a calmly jovial and easy-going …
  Alessio is a calmly jovial and easy-going man with a deep passion for his work, his wife and his hobbies. He is quick to smile, if not outright laugh, and has a natural talent for making people feel comfortable in his presence. He is kind of heart and always ready to help those in need should he have the chance. Beneath the calm exterior there is a burning need to succeed, to become the best at his trade, a fire lighted within him by his father from a young age. He can seem hard to figure out at first, but people who earn his trust and respect will find in him a fiercely loyal friend and a stalwart ally.
  fiercely loyal friend and a stalwart ally.  +
• Alexander is often seen as dark and broodi …
  Alexander is often seen as dark and brooding. More often than not he wears a far off expression, considering some issue of philosophy or the tactics of a long forgotten battle. When focused on the moment, however, he is as sharp as the blade he carries at his side. He isn't one for small talk, and when he speaks he is intelligent and concise, often described as being wise beyond his years. His family and its honor are of the utmost importance to him, and he actively works to bring as much of it as he can not only to the family, but to himself.
  an not only to the family, but to himself.  +
• Alexandros, templar of Gloria, is convince …
  Alexandros, templar of Gloria, is convinced that unknowable forces in the world are trying to destroy him. From the beginning of his service to the faith, he was tormented by unfounded fears and nameless terrors that preyed upon his mind. For years, he was able to function more or less normally despite his growing paranoia. As time passed, genuine bouts of panic began to intrude upon his psyche. These bouts lasted longer and longer, paralyzing him for minutes, hours, sometimes even days. Every few years he puts a new name to these forces-- demons, shivs, the smiling shadows or some other identifiable target becomes the imagined source of his fears for a time. He does his best to prove the wrongs of these imagined enemies, and anyone who has even a passing resemblance to the target is persecuted until the next delusion grips him. Occasionally, one can get a glimpse of the kindhearted man he once was.
  limpse of the kindhearted man he once was.  +
• Alexis is generally hopeful by nature, wit …
  Alexis is generally hopeful by nature, with easy smiles and wide-eyed and bright appreciation for the world. She's idealistic to the point of naivete, aspiring to be the very best she can be, and to make her family and house proud in the process. She possesses a deep-set sense of honour and stakes her behaviour on the chivalric code of the Oathlands.
  ur on the chivalric code of the Oathlands.  +
• Alina has the knowledge of a vast encyclop …
  Alina has the knowledge of a vast encyclopedia, and the social skills of the same. Law and gold are quite easy to the lady, but people? People are a puzzle. She struggles, quite visibly, to understand subtleties that virtually all others grasp. She does enjoy company... when company is willing to be found.
  ny... when company is willing to be found.  +
• Alistair possesses the solemn bearing of a …
  Alistair possesses the solemn bearing of a man who refuses to have his path dictated by fickle passions, however deeply felt. His quiet, stern intensity holds little room for joy or despair, having given himself to a fervently pricinpled pursuit of justice to banish the ghosts of his past. The Prodigal has seen the true face of darkness as only one who has lived among the Abandoned could, and it has made him determined to the point of quiet fanaticism. His control over his emotions is beyond masterful. His position in the inquisition causes him face terrible situations, and he is painfully aware that all but a handful of his fellows care little for justice, forcing him to pragmatically attempt to do the best he can with a terribly flawed situation. He can show compassion, when it is right in the sight of the gods, and will do so despite orders if necessary? and especially then. His faith is less an evangelical calling, and more simply so pervasive in his life and mind, that he doesn't need to preach. Every word and deed is a prayer, an offering to the gods that have brought him to Arx, and he squanders neither on proselytizing.
  and he squanders neither on proselytizing.  +
• All at once aloof and outspoken, she'll al …
  All at once aloof and outspoken, she'll always say what's on her mind, and seems to lack any kind of internal filter. She's often distracted with what she's currently studying, and at times getting her attention can be a real challenge, she can be borderline obsessive once she's found something she's truly interested in. Her mouth has gotten her into trouble more than once, but she manages to carry herself with just enough dignity that most will overlook her eccentricities.
  hat most will overlook her eccentricities.  +
• All her life Cleo has grown up never fitti …
  All her life Cleo has grown up never fitting in and the odd things that always happened around her created an incredible curiosity that was very unlike the other Children of the Sun. She was a solitary person in a highly regimented group. Not that she didn't learn how to perform her duties she was always simply distracted. Now that she has found her place and completed her apprenticeship with those who Walk Inbetween she has become a confident young woman who is intelligent and perceptive. She is ever curious about everything and she chases rumor and knowledge with abandon. She is confident in herself and unafraid of the world around her even though she knows little of the ways of Arx being a Prodigal. Everything is wondrous and new and she has a near child like enthusiasm.
  and she has a near child like enthusiasm.  +
• All right, Liara is here, the party can be …
  All right, Liara is here, the party can begin!! In actuality, Liara full well knows the effort required in putting together a soiree, and it's still one of her favorite things to do. She is a woman who arranges things, like daffodils, and decorations, and decolletage. And, you know, dance partners. For herself and others. She enjoys theater, and music, and dancing. She enjoys being the star of the show, but she knows that there can be real verve, too, as part of a supporting cast. Her ego can be tremendous, but she'd never be deliberately cruel, and for that, much has been forgiven her in her life; her brash, thoughtless, youthful energy, her extroverted passion to give unto others all that she wants for herself -- be it party, passion or pizzazz, because she wants all of those things -- has led her to be the life of the Crownlands. She loves bright colors, snappy rhythm, loud music, raucous laughter, dances with stomping in them, getting into a socially approvable amount of trouble, and taking care of tiny ugly dogs. The tinier and uglier the better.
  ly dogs. The tinier and uglier the better.  +
• All that Seva has ever desired was the opp …
  All that Seva has ever desired was the opportunity to learn. Even as a child, her head was always stuck in a book or out exploring. As an adult, that curiosity has not dulled. However, Seva now knows her limits and how to navigate the delicate political landscape to find out what she wants to know. She compiles secrets quietly, saving them for rainy days. Unfortunately, she has a gentle soul and it takes quite a bit for her to act against someone. By then, her iffy composure will have given her intent away.
  composure will have given her intent away.  +
• All warfare is deception. Outwardly, she …
  All warfare is deception. Outwardly, she is enigmatic by design. She is not short on words when she writes, but she uses few of them when she speaks. Her tone normally as soft as down, but the words she chooses are as sharp as the arrows she carries. She is green and she is black, like the colors she often chooses to wear: the color of olives for peace; the color of grief for war. The only thing that is certain is the deliberation in the display she projects. Victory and defeat are matters of circumstance. Inwardly, she is dreadfully focused outwardly. She has forsworn life, which only leads to death; but she has embraced death to find her life. Not knowing what will happen in the next moment, what moments she has she puts towards her projects in service of others, be they for her family, her friends, or her lieges. For her, the execution of service is the path to enlightenment. And the only way to perfect service is to give everything to its attainment. The noblest struggle is justice before a tyrant. Having had her nobility stripped from her, she is aware what it is like to live without that privilege; having had it returned, she understands the power of redemption. Of all the causes she aids, the most important is that of the common people, and nothing pushes her more in service than caring for and elevating them. She is fiercely loyal to her soldiers; she offers aid to all commoners who seek to rise; and she sees few as deserving of that which they did not earn with work or blood. True wisdom is freedom from one's own ideas.
  ue wisdom is freedom from one's own ideas.  +
• Allegra wears her sarcasm and wit like a v …
  Allegra wears her sarcasm and wit like a veil of misdirection, the young woman's love for words and books expertly weaved into sharp cynism that is all the rage in the courts of Setara. The youngest Pravosi has no patience for arrogant fools, but may have a certain weakspot for good-hearted ones, her mercy towards broken things and underdogs derived almost entirely from her father's teachings and an ability to see herself in them. The Pravosi carries herself with the ease of a Setarcan courtier and is renowned for her love for wine, her talent for butchering her rivals with her sharp words, and her kind and gentle demeanor to those less fortunate than her.
  demeanor to those less fortunate than her.  +
• Almost always serenely composed or stoic, …
  Almost always serenely composed or stoic, she is able to hold her emotions in strict abeyance. She is neither timid or afraid to speak her mind though many have come to regret assuming her silence speaks of weakness. She is calculating and patient and time spent in her company reveals her to be perspicacious with a keen mind. She is dedicated to reason and practicality and finds joy in pursuits of the mind. Some might assume she may be droll, dry, and boring but this is far from the truth. She has a hidden passion for the artistic, often shutting herself up for days or weeks at a time to focus on her own creations. She is also quite charming when she wants to be, with a surprisingly wicked sense of humor.
  with a surprisingly wicked sense of humor.  +
• Although Charlemagne did consider his form …
  Although Charlemagne did consider his former match with the Countess a kindness, the fact remains that he and Magaen were hardly very well acquainted until relatively recently. Warm and nurturing with a temper only when the right buttons are pushed, it's Charlemagne's fear that he will be regarded in House Charon as the lingering unwelcome reminder of the familial feud that his arrival coincided with. A proud Lord of the Oathlands standing tall against a backdrop of wild-willed northerners, Charlemagne is consistently having his sensibilities tested. That his new family is now to play guardian to a shamanistic religious site is of particular concern to the orthodox knight. It's for the sake of his family's position that he perseveres to embody patience and the greatest chivalrous tact in the face of this, the f***ing unthinkable.
  the face of this, the f***ing unthinkable.  +
• Although Elyid makes no attempt to conceal …
  Although Elyid makes no attempt to conceal his shamanistic religious views while dealing with other members of the Compact, particularly Oathlanders, it's been said that... well, when it comes from his mouth it's just so much more palatable! Conversational, funny, and just a little bit daring, Elyid is practiced in making others feel heard and seen. Even if they haven't been!
  heard and seen. Even if they haven't been!  +
• Although a stoic man, Indio is fiercely lo …
  Although a stoic man, Indio is fiercely loyal to his family, House, fealty, and ultimately to The Compact. In public, he is a tough shell to crack, prefering to remain an intimidating and dark figure on the wall to being a chatty and charming nobleman. Though in private he is happy to open up and get to know people. He is also always up for a good fight.
  le. He is also always up for a good fight.  +
• Although at first glance he may come off a …
  Although at first glance he may come off as a bit serious and intimidating. Andreas does not lack in the charming and clever departments. There is something about that collected attitude, clever use of words, and deep southern accent alluring enough to draw the right people, at the right time, in the most convenient of ways. What a lucky fellow, some say!
  nt of ways. What a lucky fellow, some say!  +
• Although few have ever heard Cyril's voice …
  Although few have ever heard Cyril's voice raised above indoor-level, he has a firm and commanding presence. A gifted orator, his soft-spoken words have a way of swaying others to his cause. That's not to say he's stern or aloof. Cyril's quite amiable, always open to new ideas and suggestions or differences of opinion. Compromise is key in negotiations and the lord is very aware of that fact. Pragmatic and slow to anger, he's well-suited to the arena of court and politics.
  suited to the arena of court and politics.  +
• Although frequently amiable, the palace mi …
  Although frequently amiable, the palace minister takes his position as the caretaker of the protocols that govern the affairs of royalty extremely seriously. And he will never let anyone forget it. Whether clearing his throat noisily when one of the several dozen official titles of the king is forgotten or harumphing in disapproval at a slightly relaxed form of address between peers of the realm engaged in informal conversation, Minister Haramus wishes to ensure that 'civility' is maintained at all times. Even if it makes everyone else wish to murder him.
  it makes everyone else wish to murder him.  +
• Although undeniably talented, there's some …
  Although undeniably talented, there's something very off-putting about this commoner. No one can quite say why. He's unfailingly courteous and polite, nearly obsequious. He's pleasant to anyone who comes to visit his shop. But he always just seems a little... off. He has a way of talking that seems very unusual, and seems to have no common interests whatsoever. The way he stares at people often makes others uneasy. No one seems to know where he came from, or what he does besides his work, and his neighbors go out of their way to avoid casual contact if they can help it.
  avoid casual contact if they can help it.  +
• Always curious and inquisitive, eager to m …
  Always curious and inquisitive, eager to meet new people. Nina is a woman of seemingly effortless charm and grace despite her common birth. She puts out an effervescent energy and has no problem taking center stage, not being one to hide her light. She has a way with both words and song, and can quickly turn a phrase into a rhyme or joke. If she dislikes you, her tongue may be sharper, but she usually hides this in a turn of phrase clever enough for it not to be outright noticed. However, she is not terribly quick to judge and can always find something interesting about another person.
  omething interesting about another person.  +
• Amantha's got a strong sense of duty and h …
  Amantha's got a strong sense of duty and honor, a heart the size of the moon for the weak and downtrodden, and she approaches the world with the fierce determinism that seems to be a hallmark of the Harrow women. She knows how to cut loose, enjoy a strong drink, and in some circles is known for her singing voice. But don't cross those who matter to her, she's a ferocious protector for those she cares for.
  rocious protector for those she cares for.  +
• Ambitious, focused, and resilient - typica …
  Ambitious, focused, and resilient - typically good, but sometimes infuriating traits for a commonborn nobleman to possess. At first glance, Silas is outwardly friendly, and quick to smile and offer a compliment. He gets a rush out of competitions, and anything that physically challenges him will generally make him happy. He can lead and follow, he is not afraid of risk or failure, and will help most people if they simply ask. But still waters run deep, and his pride is often a double-edged sword. He is stubborn and strong-willed. He has an ego, even if it doesn't manifest in a blatant manner, and he is resistant to criticism or change. When it comes to his loved ones being attacked, the limits of his patience fray easily and he lashes out. Apologies don't come easily to him. On the whole, it has so far worked out for him, though.
  it has so far worked out for him, though.  +
• Amiable and even keeled, Grindol takes an …
  Amiable and even keeled, Grindol takes an easy going outlook towards life. He is very slow to anger and takes most of life's travails in stride. He befriends few but is fiercely loyal to those he does choose to call friend. He doesn't look too far ahead and as such has a tendency to wander, rarely remaining in one place for long.
  r, rarely remaining in one place for long.  +
• Amieli devotes herself to things quickly a …
  Amieli devotes herself to things quickly and readily, fully anticipating their ending because she understands time and place are fickle confidants. Through time and trial she has learned to be cheerful and polite, in an impersonal, build bridges and expect to forget them kind of way. There is a clear distinction between the optimism and soft-spoken supportiveness she offers others and the effort invested into the capacity to provide them, but in her genuineness she is ruthless: Amieli will twist the truth, charm, manipulate like any proper Lycene, but always with a single-minded intensity; rarely if ever are her motives multilayered or complicated.
  e her motives multilayered or complicated.  +
• An affable and self-effacing man, Agostino …
  An affable and self-effacing man, Agostino is a good listener if not perhaps the best confidante in general, given his reputation and chosen career. Though incredibly inquisitive, he is not easily distracted once he becomes focused on something, though he adapts easily to finding ways around obstacles that stand between him and what he seeks. In spite of the way many in the city might view him, he has a strong loyal streak, though few have ever gotten to know him well enough for that to show.
  to know him well enough for that to show.  +
• An ambitious and adaptable young man seeki …
  An ambitious and adaptable young man seeking to restore his lineage's name alongside his brother after playing a part in tarnishing the family name. Carrying himself confidently, he was rather amiable when approached despite his weathered exterior. Diligence was his watchword, his knightly vows taken rather seriously, and his sincerity and reliability knew few limits to those he'd considered a friend.
  limits to those he'd considered a friend.  +
• An archetypal rogue whom could easily be c …
  An archetypal rogue whom could easily be considered wild and roaming, he is a free spirit who enjoys laughing, flirting, drinking, and the occasional fight. Many people may miss the fact that his easy charisma hides a cleverness. A man equally at home drinking and fighting with sailors or attending a noble ball, though he would prefer the company of other scoundrels and less reputable sorts.
  other scoundrels and less reputable sorts.  +
• An aura of soothing patience surrounds thi …
  An aura of soothing patience surrounds this woman. Her features are often relaxed into a placid expression, though smiling appears to come naturally to her. Rarely one to raise her voice, it is more frequent that she is listening quietly to the plights of others thanks to a sincere interest in their well-being. Despite her physical size, she seems far more likely to try and blend in with a room as best she can.
  and blend in with a room as best she can.  +
• An autodidact of sorts, Kaine is motivated …
  An autodidact of sorts, Kaine is motivated by work and learning. He is at his best when he has something to do and something to find out more about, whether it's perfecting one of his many crafts or learning more about the life story of someone he runs into at a tavern. He has a good sense of humor and a generally laid-back attitude.
  humor and a generally laid-back attitude.  +
• An eager, outspoken, and lively character. …
  An eager, outspoken, and lively character. Animated in every action he takes. Not a single amount of lethargy or fatigue resides in his motor-mouthed voice, spluttering and speaking with undue haste. He is jovial and almost overly-friendly. Despite this, however, he can oftentimes be crude, rash, ill-tempered and emotionally reactive.
  sh, ill-tempered and emotionally reactive.  +
• An energetic storm of smiles and chatter, …
  An energetic storm of smiles and chatter, he is gregarious and cheerful, Holt is a man of few mysteries, enjoying the simpler pleasures in life; he fights, he loves and he drinks, in no particular order. He's got a canny sort of experience that rarely dampens the smile often found on his lips, but he is comfortable in company that is rougher than might usually inspire trust.
  rougher than might usually inspire trust.  +
• An ever thoughtful and curious fellow, Jor …
  An ever thoughtful and curious fellow, Jorunn's typical warmth and ability to engage belies the savage, cold wintery conditions which he hails from. Approachable yet rarely one to approach others, he will typically be up for conversations across a broad range of subjects with a smile and a laugh. Only when someone relentlessly agitates him does he seemingly shift to what some believe is his 'true' persona: a cold, calculating figure as chilly as the Everwinter itself.
  figure as chilly as the Everwinter itself.  +
• An expressive man with a creative streak t …
  An expressive man with a creative streak that is only rivaled by his own depth of focus, when he has his mind set to a task he can drown out the rest of the world with a clinical ease. The quest for knowledge(power) and money supercedes his desire for companionship and he has been known to dedicate long hours to his research instead of starting a family or enjoying social gatherings. He is clever and sharp of wit, observant to the point of insulting at times, generally tactful enough to clean up after himself when those unprompted observations fall out of his face. He presents a very professional persona but Orick is a boy who came from nothing and he is always looking for his next leg up in the world. An opportunist with a calculating core and a devious streak that rivals most thieves and heathens.
  eak that rivals most thieves and heathens.  +
• An infectious grin is often present on the …
  An infectious grin is often present on the young girl's face. Often excited and boisterous, most of the time she's as friendly as they come. Her personality seems to be mercurial at times. And when she's not acting childish, she has a maturity that defies her appearance. She's easily embarrassed, and often becomes irritable when she is. However, she's not one to take such things too seriously, though in the heat of the moment her tongue has a serpent's sting.
  e moment her tongue has a serpent's sting.  +
• An odd sort, Avo (For short.) is an intens …
  An odd sort, Avo (For short.) is an intense and strange mannered young man. He has a tendency to stare into the distance mid sentence. Can be sensitive to seemingly random words or phrases. Twitches on occasion as if terrified of something unseen by others. Avo is primarily gay but has some attraction to women as well.
  but has some attraction to women as well.  +
• An opportunist in near every aspect of lif …
  An opportunist in near every aspect of life, Alexio will likely try anything once if he thinks that it will help him, or those that he cares about, get ahead. He is a social creature, and thrives in such environments, as opposed to those where brawn is valued over wits. He enjoys the finer things in life, likely because growing up he did not have any of them. As such, he values that which he has and does not wish to see anything go to squander that he has earned or been given him.
  nder that he has earned or been given him.  +
• Anabelle is a chipper, bubbly, and altoget …
  Anabelle is a chipper, bubbly, and altogether exuberant person. Easy to like, easy to smile. Nothing excites her more than encountering new people, places, and things! She enjoys people and they tend to enjoy her in return. A gossip at heart, she loves the opportunity to pick up the latest news and rumors of the social circles of the world. Despite all of her energy and enthusiasm, she still knows the necessary times to be serious. Which instills in her the ability to be a valuable friend and confidant. Lyonesse's Luck? Fictional, at best! Bad luck and misfortune can't overcome the force of positivity and good cheer! Until it does.
  positivity and good cheer! Until it does.  +
• Andrel is a very gregarious sort of man. W …
  Andrel is a very gregarious sort of man. With a bright smile on his face, Andrel confidently strides about with a demeanor that borders on arrogance. This does little to detract from his social, if perhaps boisterous attitude, however. Ever the optimist, Andrel finds himself home in a crowd where the attention is focused on him-- manifested through an often loud, energetic voice.
  ed through an often loud, energetic voice.  +
• Andromeda is a regal woman who knows what …
  Andromeda is a regal woman who knows what she wants in life and there is little that will change her mind once she is decided on anything, although she is not unreasonable and is always willing to adapt. The Sword of Tremorus is fierce when on the field of battle or dealing with those she feels are lesser than herself. She does possess a sense of humor, of course, but it's very dry and sarcasm is her weapon of choice during social engagements. Among warriors, sailors, and brash types she is charming and inspiring in a way that is hard to put a finger on for most everyone else. Despite her years of experience on the field of battle, she has maintained her honor, dignity, respect and compassion for people who do so love one of their greatest Heroes. True bloodshed is not something she reaches for so easily even though she -does- enjoy a bit of violence from time to time to keep her wits about her. Within reason, of course.
  wits about her. Within reason, of course.  +
• Andry is a survivor first and foremost. Wh …
  Andry is a survivor first and foremost. While other Knights may look down on this attitude, being more self sacrificing and 'noble' Andry hasn't lived as long as he has that way. He's done it by making the right choices to put him and those closest to him first. Yes there's ideals, there's the Gods who obviously come first, but there's always a way to make sure there is still a way to advance. Andry is always planning. There's always an angle, he casts wide nets to get involved with a great many projects, giving favors reaps favors, after all. Andry tries to keep up good relations with everyone he meets, you never know when they might be useful. He's a careful meticulous planner who makes sure to have his fingers in as many pies as possible and his sharp eye and wit to help out those in need. He is deeply pragmatic, and while his true loyalties only belong to a select few, he views them as an extension of himself. While he's a deep thinker, relying heavily on his mental skills, he is also given to bouts of passion and emotion which can sometimes be his greatest bane. Leaving him often perplexed at himself the night before, trying to figure out how to get out of this pickle. Andry also likes to use his keen mind for practical jokes. It is often a way to show those he cares for he has a deep love for them. Intricate, meticulous but ultimately harmless pranks being the tops.
  ultimately harmless pranks being the tops.  +
• Animated hope and warm generosity are, rea …
  Animated hope and warm generosity are, really, Flora's defining traits. Thoughtful and kind, she is a determined optimist, a determined idealist, and a determined... determined person. She can be hot-tempered and tempestuous and struggles to control those impulses, and other reckless, quick, bright-hearted impulses. It is very possible for her to make very foolish, reckless decisions, particularly if she feels her principles threatened or a friend's needs are on the line. Drawn to service, she balances humility and confidence on a tightrope spun of insecurity.
  fidence on a tightrope spun of insecurity.  +
• Anisha is a bright and curious thing, alwa …
  Anisha is a bright and curious thing, always eager to learn more about the people around her. Enjoying the finer things, she has a zest and passion for life that borders on (and frequently crosses into) the hedonistic. She can find enthusiasm for just about anything and tries to spread joy with her every word and action.
  spread joy with her every word and action.  +
• Anna is a bit quiet, and would much rather …
  Anna is a bit quiet, and would much rather not interact with people if given the opportunity. Though it's not to be rude, usually, though she can be a bit sassy if caught in a bad mood. She just gets flustered easily and doesn't consider herself too good at being social. If you get her going, though, she could pick your brain for hours about the latest discoveries in the medical world or what she's been reading about in her novels lately. She rarely looks people in the eye when she does speak to them.
  le in the eye when she does speak to them.  +
• Antea has spent many years and much traini …
  Antea has spent many years and much training in crafting her public facade. Studious, serious, even severe could all be appellations attached to the young woman. She tends to be brief and to the point in her speech, and while she strives to be respectful and polite to all she meets, everyone has their limitations and Antea does not suffer fools lightly. And then there is the rare moment where one can actually see the young woman behind the mask, bright with curiosity and looking to experience a world long denied to her. It is the rare occurrence to see Antea let her hair down, but she will do so at seemingly random intervals.
  will do so at seemingly random intervals.  +
• Antonia is polite and even on occasion ple …
  Antonia is polite and even on occasion pleasant but may seem aloof, seemingly focused on representing her lady appropriately. She does not tend to fall into frivolities of her lifestyle but rather is focused on setting the example of decorum. Overall she seems aimable and unassuming. (This may change depending on the needs of Saorise)
  change depending on the needs of Saorise)  +
• Anyone who knows Basilio knows that he's a …
  Anyone who knows Basilio knows that he's a summer child that hasn't quite grown up yet. His knack for finding humor and fun in the most dour and dreadful situations tends to annoy the more serious types, especially when his jokes are bad. Does he care? Not one bit. Okay, maybe a little, if a Thraxian lord threatened to mince his balls if he slugged out any more puns. While his free-spirited attitude can barely keep him still enough to read a book, he enjoys learning new things but prefers to learn them on the job. He is most often tempted to experiment on people, whether they realize it or not. On days when people don't interest him, he is happy enough being alone and satiating his curiosity with dives, collecting trinkets and memorabilia that have been forgotten beneath the waves.
  hat have been forgotten beneath the waves.  +
• Anyone who's made the mistake of caring fo …
  Anyone who's made the mistake of caring for Ianthe has pretty much declared that the woman has a permanent case of wanderlust. If she's not at sea or on the back of a horse, then she wants to be. Of course, every sailor has to come into port sometimes and, when she does, Ianthe indulges in the finer things in life: the richest food, the best wine, the prettiest bed mates, and the most outrageous clothing to ever offend the eye. She simply doesn't believe that a thing is worth doing unless you do it to the fullest. In addition, Ianthe makes it a goal to never take anything too seriously, including herself. If she catches herself on the verge of being anything less than fabulously unencumbered, she catches the next ship out.
  encumbered, she catches the next ship out.  +
• Aodhan is generally a kind and gentle man, …
  Aodhan is generally a kind and gentle man, despite his often serious exterior. While normally he is loving and gentle, especially with children, he can become stern and stoic when the situation calls for it. Kind and virtuous yet ruthless and merciless, he is both and is so splendidly. He holds a deep love for his family and people, his loyalty to them unbreakable. He is often known to throw down whatever he is doing to help a friend in need, which can lead him into trouble. Above all else, family and friends reign supreme in his life.
  ily and friends reign supreme in his life.  +
• Appolonia's foundation is curiosity. Perha …
  Appolonia's foundation is curiosity. Perhaps it is Pravus, perhaps it is simply some sort of horrible feline spiritual touch, but she has always had her mind turn towards the unseen, towards things uncharted and seas unsailed. This has drawn her largely into scholarly pursuits, where she can gratify this desire without too much work. This curiosity has extended to the nature of humanity. Why do people do what they do? What do people truly think? Are people truly bad or truly good? Is virtue inborn or made? These kinds of topics, as well as a mixture of the social graces and a certain amount of natural poise, have made Appolonia able to get along with just about anybody and leave a good impression for the length of a quarter of an hour. After this... well, that's about how long it takes for the strangeness of her interests to show themselves. Even then, though, she is rarely without poise.
  then, though, she is rarely without poise.  +
• Approachable and friendly, there is a joyf …
  Approachable and friendly, there is a joyfulness to her that goes slightly against the grain of a typical Grimhall. But despite her outgoing, friendly demeanor she is just as capable of lapsing into thoughtful silences when she's got a puzzle to solve, or a knot to untangle. Openly curious she is unafraid to pick at things until she gets answers, or manages to irritate someone in the pursuit of those answers. Beneath the friendly curiosity, beyond the quiet inquisitiveness, there does lurk the more typical behavior of her family, but it tends to come out more in moments of intense stress than day to day life.
  ts of intense stress than day to day life.  +
• Arcelia is a young and very compassionate …
  Arcelia is a young and very compassionate woman who speaks up when needed. She can be quiet and attentive at times but when she sets her mind to a task it is difficult to pull her back in. She is sweet, sometimes playing the coy noble, sometimes the wise young girl, and other times falling to the naivete of her youth. But she is almost always sincere, not being a fan of deception and manipulation except during times when there is no other option. She wears her heart on her sleeve and is unafraid to tell others how she feels and what she thinks. Arcelia is full of passion and drive, often pursuing what she wants without pause. She is a playful woman with the young heart of a woman who just wants to have fun and watch other people having fun with her. She enjoys climbing trees, throwing mud, and catching people off guard by how creative and fun-loving she can be.
  by how creative and fun-loving she can be.  +
• Archeron a creature of wood and earth, he …
  Archeron a creature of wood and earth, he is most comfortable in the natural world and in the urban world there is always a sense of 'on guard' about him. He is not so much quiet as he doesn't feel compelled to speak unless he has something to say, and when he does so he does it concisely, respectfully, and without any bravado. He is steady and reliable, perhaps even predictable, seeming to the lack the sort mercurial reactivity his Thraxian peers are so well known for.
  his Thraxian peers are so well known for.  +
• Ardoin is one of those annoyingly optimist …
  Ardoin is one of those annoyingly optimistic folks, even in the face of the odds stacked against him. Impeccably pious, his veneration of the Pantheon is only matched by his strongly held convictions of right and wrong, honor and fidelity. That, combined with his steadfast belief in chivalry, scholarly pursuits and very serious belief in the Valardin knight being the sword and shield for the commoner has led to some friction within the family - which he happily ignores, remaining as genial and approachable as ever. Still, the idea that the commoners should be granted more land and economic opportunities while being steadfastly supported by a stronger hand of the nobility has made him less than popular in the minor branch of the Valardin family to which he belongs.
  f the Valardin family to which he belongs.  +
• Argos is fairly kind to most people and ev …
  Argos is fairly kind to most people and even tries to advise those that cause trouble in his sight. Known to even lecture criminals from time to time as well. He is no fool and knows that in war sometimes hard choices need to be made and men like him have to carry out their orders no matter their personal feelings of it.
  s no matter their personal feelings of it.  +
• Ari Corsetina is as much a man of brooding …
  Ari Corsetina is as much a man of brooding silences as he is raucous laughter. Well into his middle ages, he's a seasoned sailor; confident in his own abilities and typically of those around him. He's easy to smile, but just as quick to anger. He does favor the drink a little bit more than one probably should, however. And does tend to turn to melancholy...
  r. And does tend to turn to melancholy...  +
• Aria is a bright personality who is nevert …
  Aria is a bright personality who is nevertheless calm and levelheaded. She is kind without being giving more than she can afford and strict without being merciless. Her greatest flaw, perhaps, is that she tries to hard to be everything. Though she has a rarely seen temper it's left to be seen how strong her spirit will be when under fire. She also, some might say, takes her responsibilities far too seriously.
  es her responsibilities far too seriously.  +
• Arianna used to be quite the troublemaker …
  Arianna used to be quite the troublemaker as a youth. She caused no small amount of headaches and disappointment for her Liege and inevitably earned a ticket to Reform school. All things must come to an end, even the childish ways of an upstart noble with a skewed sense of the world. Not a very nice place it seems for whatever she experienced there has made her a different person altogether. Where she was once brash and disrespectful she is now restrained and properly deferent. Her demeanor is a cultured one of self-respect and quiet wisdom. Even if she has managed to maintain her dark sense of humor it is easy to see that Lady Stonewood spent those long eighteen months underneath some of the greatest instructors in social charms and it shows.
  instructors in social charms and it shows.  +
• Aric is a very friendly and charming sort, …
  Aric is a very friendly and charming sort, especially if there are spirits being poured close by or in the company of women of ill, or decent, repute. Always a smile, always the one who keeps the drinks flowing, dressed in finely tailored clothing that suggest a healthy source of income but given his manners and disposition, it might not be the most acceptable source.
  t might not be the most acceptable source.  +
• Ariel is sweet, bubbly, and even quite charming as long as everything is going her way. However if it isn't she tends to become a little bit bratty, though she isn't one to hold a grudge unless you wrong her family or her dear friends.  +
• Ariella is headstrong and hilarious, quick …
  Ariella is headstrong and hilarious, quick-witted and vocal, with a tremendous force of personality behind her ambitions. She is so much a free spirit that she finds the constraints and necessities for her role as a daughter of the nobility to be a tremendous hassle. While she can -- when forced -- put on a decent enough face for a few minutes in polite company, she'd always rather be sailing, dancing, drinking, throwing a punch, or otherwise having a good time as a wild young rapscallion. She is not a complete stranger to responsibility -- the men in her charge are close to her heart and though she struggles with structure she is no pirate to decry the bounds of honor and fealty. She'd just ... rather have fun about it.
  . She'd just ... rather have fun about it.  +
• Arman Velenosa is calm, cool, and collecte …
  Arman Velenosa is calm, cool, and collected. He tends to be eight chess moves ahead of nearly everyone he knows and is an oily kind of intelligent. He prefers quiet, studying a situation for a long while before speaking, acting, or otherwise making his involvement known. But Arman most definitely is involved. If there is intrigue, he is not far behind. He may offer smiles and pleasantries, but there is always something lurking under the surface of this man. He has a somewhat feared reputation - after all, one word from him could send other, lesser Lycene houses tumbling. Arman sees the world in grays -- he is neither a good man... nor a bad one. He does what needs to be done, the ends justify the means, and he is not afraid to do what needs to be done.
  is not afraid to do what needs to be done.  +
• Armani is what many would call a wild chil …
  Armani is what many would call a wild child. She often throws caution to the wind and acts on what she thinks would be the best method, both for her own enjoyment and for her family. It might be a surprise that someone so impulsive, if not out of control, would take two things with the utmost seriousness: being on the seas and writing. She may border on being a pirate with her actions but she never fails to assure her crew and her ship are kept safe. Perhaps her love of reading and writing came from the long hours at sea for rarely does a time go by, when not being a captain, that she isn't writing something. She has a massive love for jewelry, it sparkles so prettily, and when she is /angry/ there is quite a proccess about removing it and she is often saying things along the lines of 'Hold my jewelry. I've lessons to teach.' It has coined her the title of 'Captain Gem'
  has coined her the title of 'Captain Gem'  +
• Armel is a man of few words. Not because h …
  Armel is a man of few words. Not because he cannot think of them, for behind his dark eyes, the gleam of intelligence is obvious, but because he simply finds adding more to be superfluous. He is a man of economy of action combined with occasional explosions of energy on the battlefield. As a Knight of Solace, he is not a foul man in temper, especially to those in need or those suffering, and is in fact, willing to give all up to the shirt upon his back in such cases. It is just that he has a very defined sense of morality from his years abroad, and sticks to his beliefs and his silence, for he finds comfort in them, as well as discomfort for his enemies.
  em, as well as discomfort for his enemies.  +
• Arrogant, ruthless, completely unburdened …
  Arrogant, ruthless, completely unburdened by scruples or anything with a passing resemblence to honor, Audric should not be a likable man at all. Unfortunately for the rest of the world, the sellsword captain is charming only in the way that the completely unconscionable and amoral can be. Friendly, cheerful (particularly during and after the acquisition of money), and with a base cunning that provides him with just enough empathy to guess what a mark most what to hear, the irredeemable rogue has a winning charisma that has somehow kept him alive even when absolutely surrounded by cutthroats. Afterall, he is one.
  ounded by cutthroats. Afterall, he is one.  +
• Arthur is a good man, but not a grand one. …
  Arthur is a good man, but not a grand one. He came from nothing and wants something, but he is not a greedy man. He is practical and knows the importance of wealth, however. Some nobles do not really understand the importance of their wealth, but Arthur grew up in the gutter, so he gets it. However, he does not want lavish riches or opulence. He would be happy to not have to scrape and scrap for each meal, and to have a comfortable bed, a woman to love, and to be able to do the craft he loves. Life, however, is never that simple, and he knows that. While he comes from a rough childhood, he has managed to keep a certain sense of hope and idealism through his worship of the Gods...specifically Jayus. He considers Jayus his patron, and many of his actions in life he views as being in service to him. He is loyal to those who earn his loyalty, and while he is not some hardcore warrior, he will shed blood to defend those he thinks require it. He is rough, but kind. Charitable, but practical. Skilled, but humble. Like any decent person, he is complicated.
  Like any decent person, he is complicated.  +
• Artorius is a quiet and kind young man. He …
  Artorius is a quiet and kind young man. He prefers to be active and attentive, that is until he is with his family. He is often found with a sword in his hand, taking his call to the life of a soldier very seriously. Despite his kind and loving nature, a trait he shares with his sister Caelis, he possesses a fiery temper when provoked. It takes a great deal to stoke the flames of his temper but once they ignite they are hard to douse. Above all else, he values loyalty to his family and remains very protective of his kin.
  ly and remains very protective of his kin.  +
• Artur struggles with directed focus on man …
  Artur struggles with directed focus on many things in his life because there is so much to do and learn and be. Fancies tug at him like will-o-the-wisps, and he'll chase them with all the energy of an overgrown fleethound until the next one catches his attention and turns him after it. He can frequently get cheerfully lost down logic trains that make little sense outside his own head, and also, he's very bad at jokes, not because he doesn't enjoy humor but because he tends to "get" them about twenty minutes after everyone else in the room, sometimes with a loud "Oh!" and then a now-completely-inappropriate chortling laugh. Warm and friendly, frequently hyperactive almost to a point of manic in his energy, he can be contagious in his enthusiasms, and it's very easy to get caught up with him in his energy. Sometimes people go along with his ideas only -- once out of his company and no longer subject to the Arturian common sense jamming field -- to stare around and wonder what happened.
  to stare around and wonder what happened.  +
• Arturo is a man at odds with his occupatio …
  Arturo is a man at odds with his occupation. He does whatever he can to scrape by -- and there is little he wouldn't do if his situation demanded it-- but he has little drive or ambition to further himself. He is demure and shy, and one can hardly get a word out of him, lest he has lute in his hand. Music is his muse and inspiration, his true love, second only to that of his most favored vice. Dust. He has an addictive personality, almost to the point of being eccentric. When something strikes his fancy, he will obssess over it to no end, only for his eye to be caught by something else a week or month later. Music and dust have been the only things to capture his attention for any length of time. Beneath the surface of his quirks and shady jobs lies a kind, smart man. He doesn't wish to hurt anyone, or take anything. But he will if that's what it takes to get the next bowl of dust.
  hat it takes to get the next bowl of dust.  +
• As a child he was called 'wild child'. Tha …
  As a child he was called 'wild child'. That wild has transformed into a fierce sense of loyalty and duty. That applies to his vocation just as well as the rest of his life. But he is also fierce in everything. In his joy, in his anger, in his pain. Though he may wish, it is a struggle for him to leash his enthusiasm and seemingly endless energy.
  s enthusiasm and seemingly endless energy.  +
• As a man who came from humble beginnings, …
  As a man who came from humble beginnings, Xander is equally humble in the fact of knowing he's lucky to of made as far as he has. Whether the fact that he's proud of being a Sergeant in what he believes is the best trained military in Arvum, the fact that he's survived as long as he has, or both. He is not the bragging sort, he would rather be doing his job. Quiet and a touch reserved, he knows how to speak to the every day soldier but tends to falter a touch when around nobility, preferring to be seen and not heard. That is, unless he's being spoken to. But in his usual silence is a lifetime of combat experience, which he believes makes him just as relevant as any knight or lord. Experience that he is more than happy to back up. And while the loss of his arm might weigh heavy on him, the fact that he's still standing, willing to sacrifice more if need be is a testament to his will.
  ore if need be is a testament to his will.  +
• As a younger child, Casimir was indulged t …
  As a younger child, Casimir was indulged too much in his youth to make him entirely responsible as a man. He's ... better. He's bright, and what's worse is that he has known that since he is very young. He's driven by his curiosity, and occasionally makes the sometimes audible mistake of assuming that this all makes him better than everyone else around him. Attempts to inculcate in him a sense of responsibility for those less fortunate have met with middling success. He certainly believes he knows what's best for them, and does his best to strive for it.
  them, and does his best to strive for it.  +
• As an adult who has found her place, no lo …
  As an adult who has found her place, no longer desiring to live only certain parts of herself for certain people, Jaenelle has come into her own. The mask she hid behind to appear unassuming enough so others never quite caught on that there was more beneath the surface shattered into pieces. Her simple minded giggles have become laughter that invokes her entire being, and quick grins that form from inside jokes. The vacantly held stares have morphed into deeply thoughtful, meaningful glances. Composed and calulated, generous to a fault and fiercly loyal, she has found the perfect balance between remaining sociable and sweet while being someone others should never underestimate again.
  e others should never underestimate again.  +
• As certain as the ground is steady so is R …
  As certain as the ground is steady so is Reid's laid-back confidence, a talent forged by surviving a family of temperamental artists. His own bouts typically bury beneath his vices of cigarillos and coffee or casual meandering from the family workshops to tinker and toy with their discarded and failed pieces. Ever the listener and observer, his insightful suggestions, well-timed grunts, and wry quips tend to be the calming and charming influence in the household or on their customers.
  ce in the household or on their customers.  +
• As eccentric as he is ancient, one never q …
  As eccentric as he is ancient, one never quite knows what they're going to get from ol' Syd on a given encounter. Bound inextricably to fickle whims, flights of fancy, and a memory that's holding up about as well as his hairline, he is, at worst, unpredictable and unreliable. At best, however, he's a damn riot to be around.
  t, however, he's a damn riot to be around.  +
• As ever changing as the tide, Brace reflects that which she is presented with. On the surface, she is a woman of incredible grace and consideration, however something far darker lies beneath.  +
• As inviting as a late spring evening benea …
  As inviting as a late spring evening beneath the branches of an olive grove, Rinaldo exudes warmth and welcome to everyone until he has reason not to. Earn his ire and this becomes his attitude changes to the raging summer storm instead, though it's a fury he tries his best to keep behind closed doors. Capable of drama when he needs to, Rinaldo would prefer to keep the veneer of decorum and warmth whenever in public.
  of decorum and warmth whenever in public.  +
• As little more than a delicate flower bloo …
  As little more than a delicate flower blooming in one of the worst places nature could shine, Briar has been no stranger to the harshness of adjusting to an unfamiliar climate. For the most part impressively, she's done it with a smile on her face. The thing that shines through the most beyond a soft face is the kind and quiet atmosphere she carries with her from place to place. Never does she raise her voice and she always walks with a very guarded elegance to her gait. She always tries to take up as little space as possible and occupy it for just as shortly. She is considerate to others in all things, always taking the route that makes things the easiest for those around her. Despite her affliction of sight, Briar is always keen on her surroundings in many other ways. She is often feeling the edges of the walls of the room she's in or listening to a hushed noise several feet away. She remains expressive enough to always show alertness to whatever is happening within her own personal space and an impressive range outside of that.
  e and an impressive range outside of that.  +
• As might be expected from a scion of the N …
  As might be expected from a scion of the North and South, Cirdan is a man of contrasts. Where one might expect clashes, however, his different natures instead serve to complement each other to create something greater than the sum of his parts. Charming and seductive, there is a warmth to him that proves particularly appealing, a playful nature that tempts towards reckless decisions and actions. Yet should one pay heed, they would note that for all that might be encouraged, Cirdan remains in control of his own passions, a cool mastery of self underlying the laughter and smiles. It comes to the fore when duty calls and his mind, long since grown expert in matters of diplomacy and law, is on full display. Thus are remarkable insight and sharp intelligence revealed and, rather than conflict with the charmer of before, serve to elevate him. Neither one nor the other, but both, as befits the dual nature of Halfshav.
  th, as befits the dual nature of Halfshav.  +
• As smooth as silk and rich as honey, Wren …
  As smooth as silk and rich as honey, Wren can be as charming and graceful as any courtier, but only *almost* as elegant, as there is a lack of real polish that separates her from such a standing. The roughest edges are evenly smoothed away, but not all gone, and there is an undeniably sassy, feisty component to her nature that just waits for the right clash to get her sparking. She is quick to smile and laugh more than ready to anger - though that does not mean she forgets every slight. Instead, she carefully picks what requires vengeance, usually opting for the road that will bring her the most satisfaction in the long term. Especially if it means a win for her in the marketplace. She loves striking a good deal as much as she loves having a good time, and prefers to get along with others - though dealer that Wren is, she knows the power of a good rivalry.
  is, she knows the power of a good rivalry.  +
• As with most Learies, Ilmia does everythin …
  As with most Learies, Ilmia does everything with purpose and intention. Pair that with her natural beauty and intelligence, she has grown accustomed to getting what she wants. Whether it is a new set of books, a fancy new gown, or just an opportunity to explore the world around her, she knows how to get her way. However that doesn't mean she is snobbish, exactly either. More often than not she is caring, compassionate and friendly, to the point where she can be rather flirty.
  the point where she can be rather flirty.  +
• As with most born of the Silken City, Vayl …
  As with most born of the Silken City, Vayle is no stranger to the darkness of man. It is this knowledge that motivates her to rage against the stereotypes of her people, instead presenting herself as a woman of authenticity and sincerity in the social realm. She prides herself in her work serving House Pravus and it is when ill words are spoken against them or Setarco that the true fire of a passionate heart becomes exposed to denounce such attacks. The silk-clad lady is generally mild mannered, preferring a stance of thoughtful silence and observation to better focus on her tasks rather than partaking in idle conversations. To some this aloof nature can most definitely be construed as ego, but to those who know her or who have taken a quiet moment to engage the handmaid in private conversation it is clear her soft-spoken demeanor is not of a higher-than-thou attitude, but more simply the workings of conservative wisdom of a woman who has observed the machinations of manipulation for a lifetime from the shadow of a servant's place.
  time from the shadow of a servant's place.  +
• As with most men-at-arms his features are …
  As with most men-at-arms his features are rough-sawn, his eyes are troubled and dark from restless sleep. But he is a consummate professional in the trade and danger moves through his aura like the glint of a knife in the dark. His careful and quiet approach to conversation begs more questions than it ever answers but though the pool is cloudy, it is shallow. He seems resigned to brevity for the sake of it, complete upon the hour rather than eluding to some mysterious silence.
  r than eluding to some mysterious silence.  +
• Ask most people about Soren, and they'd sa …
  Ask most people about Soren, and they'd say the man either unnerves them or that he saved their life while bleeding out on some gods-forsaken battlefield. Or both. Doesn't bother Soren any, but there's not a lot that truly bothers him. Some would classify the medic as a sociopath, but that wouldn't be entirely true. Numb would be a better descriptor. Seeing so much, having gone through so much, the only option was to disconnect his feelings from his brain. He still feels them but doesnt process or recognize them. So perhaps 'well-intentioned' sociopath would work. Altruism isn't lost on him, if he finds someone who he views as 'good', there are times where they become his moral compass, that he wants to do good, he wants to help people, but there are times he no longer knows what that means anymore. And even though he wants to help, there are times where helping is best done by saving a life. Or ending one's pain cleanly. Or killing someone that's become a threat and having the benefit of not having to wring his hands after the fact. Things 'that just need to be done'. It's not personal, it's just what has to happen. At the same people who he sees as a moral compass are the ones he's highly dedicated to the most. Loyalty is never a question when it's come to these select few that understand the way his mind works.
  ew that understand the way his mind works.  +
• Aslaug does not share much of herself with …
  Aslaug does not share much of herself with many, even her words come rare and after some contemplation. Despite this she is just as likely to answer a straight forwards inquiry with monosyllabic 'fine' as she is some poetic non-sequester. Action on the other hand Aslaug is freer with, she is a tactile creature who touches people, smells them. She saviors tastes and sounds alike. Her eyes and expressions, when allowed out from under her floppy hat's brim, are often a curious blend of interest and patience. If her mystery is deliberate or accidental it is no less the case. The wanderer leaves many more questions in the world around her than answers and seems unbothered by as much. She does not seem gleeful or to delight in the puzzle she presents to the world, it simply is, as so many other confounding things are.
  , as so many other confounding things are.  +
• Asphodel Leary was a charming and happy ch …
  Asphodel Leary was a charming and happy child, the life of gatherings, and a fast friend. Her disfigurement has changed her, making of her presence an aloof, quiet and strange thing, prone to unwelcome observations and offputting metaphors. A young woman who was once an open book has become something of an enigma with a preference for solitude, the macabre and the hidden. Despite her trauma and seclusion she is capable of society, and those who tolerate her obliqueness may find a friend or a resilient ally offering uncommon perspective.
  ilient ally offering uncommon perspective.  +
• Asterion is a harsh man, and there is litt …
  Asterion is a harsh man, and there is little effort made to blunt that fact. His speech is low, clear, and concise, evident indicators of his low tolerance for mirth or fancy. He's quick to offer corrections, always with the appropriate level of deference, though they are typically made only once. He carries an air of authority brought about by a quiet confidence and keen understanding of natural hierarchies. Above all, though, he is a man of convictions and unwavering loyalty, walking through life as though all the Gods are watching.
  life as though all the Gods are watching.  +
• Astor is a curious yet skeptical traveling …
  Astor is a curious yet skeptical traveling apothecary and merchant who found his way into Arx somewhat recently after traveling through Arvum. As such, he is both weary and wary of travel. Though trained in the practice of an apothecary, he considers himself a 'student for life' of a relatively uncommon, yet intriguing trade.
  relatively uncommon, yet intriguing trade.  +
• Astrid is the kind the of person that sets …
  Astrid is the kind the of person that sets her mind to a goal and doesn't stop until it's complete. The first example of this was her complete makeover from an Ulbran-raised orphan to a respectable member of the priesthood. She found mentors and teachers to help with her meteoric rise, polishing off the rough edges and cultivating a reputation as warm, inviting, and earnest in her dealings with the Faithful of Arx and beyond. Very few people aren't met with an inviting smile, and everyone is shown kindness.
  ing smile, and everyone is shown kindness.  +
• Astyr has a great deal of respect for forc …
  Astyr has a great deal of respect for force magnifiers. It could be a lever to move a stone, an offer to move the markets, or a word to move a kingdom. She is keenly aware of how quickly circumstances can change, and how hard it can be to rebuild what was once destroyed. She has seen ruin and it has left her fiercely determined to build, to craft a wall of silver and secrets and with it shield her and hers.
  d secrets and with it shield her and hers.  +
• Aswin could be described by some as cold-b …
  Aswin could be described by some as cold-blooded and calculating, but the truth of the matter is that he is a creature of extreme discipline and attempted order in a world where so much of his life has been the product of wild circumstance. While his early life in the Lowers was chaos, Aswin learned to channel what order he could over what he had control of... himself. And so he considers his actions, be they in service to his family or in service to himself, carefully. Weighing the probable outcome of each action in an effort to bring about his desired result. Cynical in most cases, Aswin tends to think most matters could be settled with a blade rather than pandering around with lengthy words.
  than pandering around with lengthy words.  +
• At first blush Lady Lisebet comes across m …
  At first blush Lady Lisebet comes across much like one of those porcelain dolls they make for children; beautiful but functionally useless. She's seems impractical and unskilled. Though with a sweet voice and upon second glance with a sweet enough disposition. Kind, thoughtful, and generous when given the chance to be so, she's a nice person. Loyal and devouted to her house. Not many see beneath that first impractical impression, those that do see the kindness she exhibits, and only a rare few notice the gleam of calculation that sometimes alights in her eyes.
  lation that sometimes alights in her eyes.  +
• At first glance Drusila is a woman easily …
  At first glance Drusila is a woman easily figured out. She likes it when things are orderly, and hates it when things are out of control. She honors her oaths and taxes religiously, possesses impeccable etiquette, and has a knack for structures and hierarchies. Some lord and some serve, the strong eat the weak, the day belongs to the sun and the night to the moon. Simple. It is, however, in the details that Drusila shows the cracks of her immaculate persona. When she is very relaxed, the woman can be flirty and playful, acting her age, showing passion and a vivacious personality that is often reserved for few to see. At times of crisis, however, when her precious structures crumble, her eyes show something vengeful behind them, a fury that burns like a scorching inferno. Her mercurial moods go as fast as they come, but the heights they can achieve are dizzying, enthralling and frightening at the same time.
  hralling and frightening at the same time.  +
• At first glance Vera is a demure and reser …
  At first glance Vera is a demure and reserved woman, all soft-spoken words and doe-eyed looks. Yet meek doesn't quite describe her. The Marquessa is never one to cow to the demands of others nor run away at the first sign of danger. She's simply more passive, preferring charm and compromise to aggression. Rarely does she ever offer harsh words, striving to understand a person's motivations fully before judging them. It's always fascinated her, how people tick, and she'd gladly spend hours discussing culture, religion, and upbringing with someone new. Getting lost in other people's stories is what first drove her to look outside of Astarrea, to leave the beaten paths in search of little recorded knowledge. That wanderlust never faded, even if it's now bound by duty and obligation. And she bears the weight of that duty with a sweet smile, having always been predisposed towards kindness and acts of public generosity. Some might claim that her gentle nature is fake, a carefully crafted facade, and that she's nothing more than a half-lycene schemer. Or worse, a mild-mannered flake.
  schemer. Or worse, a mild-mannered flake.  +
• At first glance he appears to be a stoic m …
  At first glance he appears to be a stoic man of little humor and rigid discipline who takes towards combat of all forms with a stoic severity that might cause disquiet in more civilized folk. But people close to him say that if you can get the man to laugh it is the most cheerful sound and that his smile can light up a room... if you can manage to elicit one.
  a room... if you can manage to elicit one.  +
• At first glance, Adalbern doesn't exactly …
  At first glance, Adalbern doesn't exactly look like the most approachable type and his blunt directness can put others off. Those who get to know him however, soon come to learn that he's a man that takes pleasure in the simple things in life, and while rough around the edges, his words are honest and once his loyalty is earned, it's nigh unshakeable. On the whole, he's slow to anger, enduring much before provoked, and it's a good thing as well. Once his anger is roused, it burns hot and unceasing, and on the battlefield a berserker's rage rises to the fore.
  ield a berserker's rage rises to the fore.  +
• At first glance, Amanita is sometimes curt …
  At first glance, Amanita is sometimes curt and clipped. Smiles are rare, laughter even rarer. Her manners are impeccable, though she doesn't mince words; she knows the art of tact but remains somehow straightforward when conversing. Taking a further look at Amanita, one will see exactly why she's a courtier; she studies people to their core and finds them out as best she can, seeking to offer advice and friendship when she can. She shares parts of herself with those who won't easily stray, as fierce loyalty is embedded in her. Those lucky enough to see Amanita open up like a blooming flower will be wowed by her passionate charm and grace - and perhaps even get to see a smile.
  ace - and perhaps even get to see a smile.  +
• At first glance, Lucilia is a reserved and …
  At first glance, Lucilia is a reserved and graceful individual, with every movement and word holding a calculatory feeling about them. A closer look reveals this to not be the case, all the time, as she is capable of being a very laid-back and open individual, in the correct circumstances. Though the latter is a possibility, it is often the former that takes hold, giving many of her interactions a feeling of coldness or impersonality.
  ns a feeling of coldness or impersonality.  +
• At first glance, Mimi is an exercise in co …
  At first glance, Mimi is an exercise in contradictions. She is naturally outgoing and gregarious, but growing up in thralldom, there was little place for that, and she learned to disappear into the woodwork. Now that she is free, grown and on her own, the young woman is learning who she is through trial and (sometimes calamitous) error.
  gh trial and (sometimes calamitous) error.  +
• At first glance, many people might assume …
  At first glance, many people might assume Kedehern's a rather serious individual. Frankly, those people would be right. Those who take the time to know him however, soon realize that underneath the somewhat dour demeanor is a sense of humor that's just waiting to come out at the strangest times, as well as a warmth of spirit even if it's not often shown to just anyone.
  en if it's not often shown to just anyone.  +
• At first glance, one might assume that the …
  At first glance, one might assume that the winter years of Barbrey Blackwood's life have lent her an even temperment -- cool and gentle. But that would be a false assumption. Though she has changed with the wind, and changed with the times, her vigorous passion for life is ever-resting beneath the surface. Her reservation is a mere mask for the more proactive side of her: she would much rather charge into battle than sit around a dining table. Her demeanour to those around her can best be described as "frank" -- though she does not mock, and the barbs of her truth are not sharp, she does her best to avoid the pointless and poisonous platitudes of some other nobles. She is most chivalrous, some might say, when in her natural environment -- the wondrous outdoors, as befits those who cling onto shamanistic beliefs. Indeed, in spite of her martial demeanour, there is a wisdom in her knowledge of religion. She is a stalwart ally to those who would look upon her kindly -- but would make a fearsome foe indeed.
  y -- but would make a fearsome foe indeed.  +
• At first meeting, Freja more often than no …
  At first meeting, Freja more often than not comes across as an ice queen that substitutes gregarious graces with astute, matter-of-fact observations and brisk mannerisms. It is not that she is cold, but rather that she has a low tolerance for what she views as superfluous nonsense. Why say with twenty words what could be done with two? She possesses sharp senses and an even sharper mind, which leaves her little patience for excessive pomp and circumstance. While she can be somber and serious, she has her impish moments peppered with witty remarks and an easy, winsome smile. Past the wintery veneer is a heart that loves fiercely once opened. She will fight ardently for her loved ones and her values to the point that some call her ferocious, others... exhausting.
  call her ferocious, others... exhausting.  +
• At first meeting, it would be easy to take …
  At first meeting, it would be easy to take Liam Riven for a wide-eyed idealist. After all, he's a man that not only believes in knightly virtues, but follows them as the guiding principles of his life. Honor, duty, sacrifice. That initial judgment would be a mistake. He's seen enough darkness in life to know that regardless of how he thinks the world *should* be, that's not how it actually *is*. That fact is a source of both consistent disappointment and constant frustration to the man -- and one he's passionately committed to changing, no matter what it might take. The question is whether he -- or anyone -- can actually succeed. Whatever the answer is, he'll never stop trying.
  er the answer is, he'll never stop trying.  +
• At first, Teireno can appear to be cheerfu …
  At first, Teireno can appear to be cheerful and quite sociable. His training as a courtier has taught him how to get on the good side of most people, at least just enough so that he can get what he wants or needs from them. He is also pretty curious about places and people. However, underneath that bravado is a shy young man who lacks any sort of confidence in himself, and deeply longs for security in his life. He doesnt desire fame or fortune, just a family of his own and stability.
  e, just a family of his own and stability.  +
• At heart, Stefano is a wanderer. He is mor …
  At heart, Stefano is a wanderer. He is more comfortable out on the roads, learning and studying than he is fighting or leading. But he is also a man of duty, and when duty to family became paramount, he answered the call setting his wishes to serve the Knights of Solace aside. He is not a brooding man, and often uses easy smiles in order to disarm tense situations, but talks about the disappearance of the Baroness are a safe way to darken his moods. He can become introspective at times, losing himself within the paths inside his mind in order to come up with answers, and prefers to give everything due consideration before committing to an action.
  sideration before committing to an action.  +
• At her core there's a burning fire of desi …
  At her core there's a burning fire of desire to serve the Gods, and a surety that her life will one day be spent in their service. She doesn't know what day that it is, or how it will happen, but Solene takes comfort in it and finds resolve from it, because she knows it means she'll die with honor and with glory. What Solene does not allow her zealotry to do is overcome her. She remains rational, she avoids fights, she understands not everyone can know the splendor of her view of the gods. But she thinks, she knows, if she gives them an example to see they'll come around. Life's not all work though. She enjoys a good drink, a life of laughter. Laughter is one of the most precious gifts, and telling her a joke frequently is a great way to be considered a friend.
  is a great way to be considered a friend.  +
• At her core, Lorna is a survivor. She com …
  At her core, Lorna is a survivor. She comes across as quiet and demure because it brings her far less trouble than being bold. But, that's not to say that Lorna isn't capable of asserting herself when the need arises. She can and will do so. She is slow to anger, but she can be vicious once her ire is up. In order to avoid hurting those undeserving, however, Lorna prefers to keep most people at arm's length. She looks to her duties and devotes most of her energy toward serving her House such that it leaves her little time left to her own devices or to get into trouble.
  to her own devices or to get into trouble.  +
• At the outset Edward is a naturally charmi …
  At the outset Edward is a naturally charming gentleman, who some may consider, is an annoying adherent to a lot of the rules of etiquette and propriety. Often Edward tends to be a quiet man and often takes to observing his surroundings watching the behaviors and actions of others and speaking only when he must in large groups. But buried deep he has the natural aggression and ruthlessness of any Thrax man, combine this with a notable character flaw of holding onto grudges, and this may eventually get him into trouble.
  this may eventually get him into trouble.  +
• At the start and end of the day, Marli wan …
  At the start and end of the day, Marli wants to get things done. She can't stand to see a flaw that someone's not already trying to fix, or a step in a plan someone's not already working on. She can't leave things unfinished. What this often leads to is a woman who seems shy at first, sitting back to take time to actually listen. And then when she feels comfortable, when she thinks she has a grasp on the situation, she pounces forward to offer suggestions, encouragement, and sometimes outright shoving for all the procrastinators around her. At least she'll do it with a warm smile most of the time, right? She only brings out the stern face when it's really needed.
  ut the stern face when it's really needed.  +
• At times Sven can come across as obsessive …
  At times Sven can come across as obsessive in his pursuit of new and exciting flavors that he'll often insist some unwitting potential customer should try and when performing his trade he can take on a demenour of distant intensity with very strong /opinions/ on getting just the right things to work with. The rest of the time he's quick to a smile and invite strangers to comraderie often forgetting the formal etiquette to the dismay of the rest of his family.
  e to the dismay of the rest of his family.  +
• Athaur is a deeply intense man that prefer …
  Athaur is a deeply intense man that prefers to show the world his playful, carefree side, while inside he's two steps ahead of his enemies. Always seeking to find that angle, he plays people like a chess game and his strategy is rarely off. He is a man of his word but he always words things in a way that allows him to take a loophole if needed. Fiercely loyal to his people, Athaur will take on the world to keep what remains of the Rivenshari safe, even if that means going on bended knee to a Compact that he once mocked.
  ded knee to a Compact that he once mocked.  +
• Atherton is not what you might call the li …
  Atherton is not what you might call the life of the party. He's generally gruff, relatively humorless, and a touch paranoid. A little booze will help two of those but he generally stays sober for that exact reason. More positively, he's slow to real anger, calculating, and deliberate in his actions. There's a reason he's lived this long in his line of work.
  he's lived this long in his line of work.  +
• Atrid is a gruff rough and tumble blunt an …
  Atrid is a gruff rough and tumble blunt and brutally honest man. He has no filter and will tell you what he thinks when he thinks it with no hesitation. He believes in fair play and honesty but he also has the mentality of take what you want and give nothing back live with no regrets.
  nd give nothing back live with no regrets.  +
• Attentive and sly. She has a curious natur …
  Attentive and sly. She has a curious nature and a self assured fearlessness for finding things out. She may not be the most attention grabbing person in the room but she can still weave a alluring mystique to draw someone's attention should she want it. Aconite listens more than she speaks in social settings and can be quite affable when the situation permits. ON occasion she is taken by a sullen fugue and refuses to talk to anyone at all but it all melts away within a few days and the young Courtier blooms back into socialble.
  young Courtier blooms back into socialble.  +
• Auda has survived on pure grit and determi …
  Auda has survived on pure grit and determination, and it's easily seen in her bright eyes and casual confidence. She's quick to make acquaintances, generally friendly and open to socializing-- but true friends seem fewer and farther between. She's rarely far from a grin or a laugh, and seems to have a pretty sunny outlook on life for one who grew up an orphan in the Lowers.
  r one who grew up an orphan in the Lowers.  +
• Audgrim is a man of cynical humor and the …
  Audgrim is a man of cynical humor and the capability to not let his emotions rule. However, he is not asocial - he can enjoy a drink with friendly people, he can tell a story and he enjoys hearing a good one. But he does not trust easily and does not open up to just anyone. From hard life experiences he may seem overly suspicious of situations most would think are harmless, a quirk that sometimes see him refusing to enter an inn, or walk down a certain street - as if he imagines monsters waiting.
  reet - as if he imagines monsters waiting.  +
• Audrey is not a woman of many words, the y …
  Audrey is not a woman of many words, the years have taught her to keep it to herself. A veritable wallflower, the warrior assumes she is not on anyone's mind and tries to play her role to perfection. Even though that paints a muted picture, observation of Audrey reveals far more beneath the surface. She is kind to those around her and she is the type to share her food with soldiers who have gotten less. She gives the time of her day to commonfolk that will talk to her and she responds to kindness with a smile and guarded warmth. The fighter is obviously a wounded woman, bearing a great burden, something some Oathlanders might recognize. Audrey bears her burden well, but if she can find respite in a good talk, she will, as acts of kindness towards her are few and far between. On the subject of kinslaying, Audrey does not speak of it. Commoners might take that as admission of guilt and some sort of shame, but silence precludes Audrey from lying. For as long as she remains silent on the subject, the truth is what others will make of it, and she will remain guilty, as she desires.
  nd she will remain guilty, as she desires.  +
• Aurus often is compared with his cousins i …
  Aurus often is compared with his cousins in the mainline. With a strength to match the elder sister, and a dazzling wit and charm to match that of the younger, Aurus is a fine counterpoint between their personalities. Confident, almost assuredly excessively so, his personality is nonetheless radiant, and he seems to almost vibrate with an inner light and purpose. He's infectiously mischievous, though might be said to lack some of the focus of his elder cousin's, but with more temperance than his younger. His passion for achievement is as fierce as dragonflame - and he aims for the stars.
  s dragonflame - and he aims for the stars.  +
• Austin is a bombastic and larger-than-life …
  Austin is a bombastic and larger-than-life fellow. He rarely takes himself seriously regardless of the situation. He's great to have around at a party-not so great at your aunt Meredith's funeral, probably. Not one to settle down, he frequently looks anxious when not in control of the situation, fidgeting about like a child at a school desk. He moves about with an almost cartoonish smirk and swagger, exuding confidence wherever he goes. He's a right positive force in the world, really! Albeit suffocating at times-and at others, something is definitely off about it, as if he's grabbing for attention, or simply doesn't care to hear what others around him are thinking.
  hear what others around him are thinking.  +
• Avak is verry determined. If he feels he c …
  Avak is verry determined. If he feels he can do something, he will try as hard as he possibly can. That is one of the reasons why he became a soldier. Avak also is quite kind, trying to help everyone. He can be angered easely though, and if he is angry, he is going to show it. Along with this, he has a hard side, and he never gives up. His mind is always set. He never changes his mind, and he always will be that way.
  his mind, and he always will be that way.  +
• Avasyn is a quiet woman, gentle and perhap …
  Avasyn is a quiet woman, gentle and perhaps a tad shy, though her personal walls she's thrown up leave her emotionless in appearance most of the time. This can make her seem mysterious and somewhat eerie. But she's weak and sickly, and easily frightened a lot of the time, which makes her weary. Despite this she's kind and loving of those she knows and trusts, and would do anything for her family, friends and frequent customers. But scorn her, and she won't forget it, adding it to her vast amount of hurt and anger that has welled up over the years. Her desire for more gives her passion and drive, urging her to always learn more of her art as an apothecary, from perfumes to poisons, from herbs to flowers. She -will- be more than her parents, and she -will- be more than what they thought she was. She also holds a fascination with the concept of magic. Overall she's not an overbearing woman, a mysterious wallflower obscured by thorns, with delicate, easily marred petals.
  orns, with delicate, easily marred petals.  +
• Averie is not the shrinking violet her par …
  Averie is not the shrinking violet her parents expected of her namesake. As a young child, she was always the first into a chamber or garden, toddling along with her hands stretched out, reaching for what she could not yet touch. As a young woman she is much the same, albeit her movement is far more graceful. An ardent adventurer, Averie is constantly in motion, an irrepressible force that drives for knowledge and the unknown once she has a vestige of what she might be looking for. There is no barrier or obstacle too great that will restrain her quest for understanding the great mysteries of the world.
  standing the great mysteries of the world.  +
• Awkward and lacking in the social graces, …
  Awkward and lacking in the social graces, but usually extremely insightful and eager to lend his intellectual expertise. Thantrel strongly considers himself a life-long introvert and is happy to carry the label. Soft-spoken and awkward in person, he is extremely verbose and long-winded on paper, a trait that his colleagues both appreciate and find mildly irritating.
  oth appreciate and find mildly irritating.  +
• Axel is curious to a fault and his sharp w …
  Axel is curious to a fault and his sharp wit supports him in his endeavors to fulfill his needs. He loves to stick his nose into everybody's business, regardless whether or not he should; the more interesting his current target is, the better. Money doesn't drive him, but it's still an important building block that helps further his goals. And information sells. The Lower Boroughs taught him to be careful with people he puts his trust into and that sometimes, only pretending to trust someone might suffice. Despite his seemingly cold appearance, he's rather affable and attentive.
  arance, he's rather affable and attentive.  +
• Azova’s roots are idealistic and ingenuous …
  Azova’s roots are idealistic and ingenuous, a native optimism that simply could not survive the trials of reality, but they linger beneath a surface that life has hardened. She sees the best in people, and lavishes hope upon the world in the keen desire to shape it, change it, into something better than it is. That doesn’t mean she is blind to what is, but chooses to live in a world that she can effect, and focuses instead on what could be. She has a battlefield medic’s mouth — or a sailor’s, take your pick — and though her warmth and optimism shine like beacons from her eyes, it’s rare that she can get through a conversation delving into the startlingly profane. It’s easy to think that a kind woman is soft, but Azova is anything but: even-tempered and generous though she is, this is layering over a spine of solid steel. Her smile may be sweet, but that never made her less of a force to be reckoned with.
  e her less of a force to be reckoned with.  +
• Babette is always thinking and she's alway …
  Babette is always thinking and she's always talking and often the two overlap in ways that end up with her foot placed squarely in her mouth. She's very smart and her mind is constantly turning things over so she often doesn't think before she speaks and then when she realizes what's happening gets flustered, which causes even more words to come tumbling out when oh gods she should just really stop now sorry! But she always means well and has a huge heart. She loves mysteries of all kinds, reading, and making friends. She's sociable and cheerful and amiable and ambitious, so what's not to like?
  able and ambitious, so what's not to like?  +
• Baldwin can be described as emblematic at …
  Baldwin can be described as emblematic at best; possessing a quiet confidence, a man of words only when they are needed and highly disciplined, perhaps since he has spent most of his life absorbed in martial training. His skill with weapons and tactics is well established, though he can sometimes provide advice to those interested with an even mind. He is patient, polite and seldom prone to outbursts of rage. However, those do happen, with all the righteous fury that entails.
  with all the righteous fury that entails.  +
• Baltus is a self-assured man who lets litt …
  Baltus is a self-assured man who lets little interfere with things he considers to be the logical path. He takes pride in his actions that are daring and goes forth with the risks, after weighing if they are worth it, to take the glory for himself, his family, and the Thrax Family. Baltus will protect those he holds dear with his life and lets his wrath be known when he feels someone is speaking ill of them. Baltus will often take the defense of his relatives too far, however, for he loses his logical sense of thinking when he sees red do to perceived slights against him and his own. Under his cool, confident facade it is found he is quite warm and open, with those he thinks of fondly.
  and open, with those he thinks of fondly.  +
• Barik is obscenely sardonic and grim, with …
  Barik is obscenely sardonic and grim, with little patience for the plight of the common - or not so common - man and only so for those who promise him a bite of the proverbial apple. The innocence of youth long evaporated him into a perpetual state of cynical disconcert, appraising each and every passing countenance with visible skepticism to the on-looking eye. When speaking, a coherently gravel-like voice speaks, yet its pacing remains gracious; its nature roguish, and deceitful.
  acious; its nature roguish, and deceitful.  +