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• Elrych is quiet and serious. While not wit …
  Elrych is quiet and serious. While not without morals and a conscious, he follows orders and lives to be on the battlefield. He speaks only when he feels it it important and is not one for idle conversation usually. He longs one day to be granted land in the Oathlands and perhaps settle down. However, his stoic demeanor and seemingly harsh warrior mentality leave him hard pressed to form any lasting relationship... especially with his occupation. He takes pride in both his heritage and his service to the Lyonesse.
  heritage and his service to the Lyonesse.  +
• Elyse is cheerful, sometimes to the point …
  Elyse is cheerful, sometimes to the point that she's driven people mad with her good natured laughter and always seeing the bright side of things. It's also been known to put people at ease, and cause them to grossly underestimate her. She's just as ruthless as is usually expected from someone in her position, and she's willing to do the dirtiest jobs. But always with a smile.
  he dirtiest jobs. But always with a smile.  +
• Ember is a vicious, mean, and without merc …
  Ember is a vicious, mean, and without mercy. She has seized authority in her barony with an ambition that has outright frightened the men around her. Sometimes a blatant flirt, she has a tendency to act a bit masculine in how she goes about behaving, since so many take her feminine figure as a sign of weakness.
  her feminine figure as a sign of weakness.  +
• Emberly is confident and gentle, she is as …
  Emberly is confident and gentle, she is as gentle as a leaf, and embraces such things as music and social intrigue. She can be a great companion and knows all the rules of etiquette. Emberly is also assured in her skills as a sailor and gunsmith and has a smidgen of joy when she can help explosions happen.
  f joy when she can help explosions happen.  +
• Emele finds the world around her absolutel …
  Emele finds the world around her absolutely brimming with beauty. She always was a dreamer, a woman with her head in the clouds, but transferring those dreams to canvas or to metal takes some serious work and she knows it. She's generally happy and enjoys life, finding inspiration in everything and beauty in the smallest things. How could one be sad when the world is so beautiful? She's quick to smile, quick to laugh, and quick to be inspired, but she's learned the value of hard work and focus when it's needed, and isn't shy about applying herself to make things happen.
  ut applying herself to make things happen.  +
• Emeric is an entitled prince who believes …
  Emeric is an entitled prince who believes the world is for his fun. It is for romancing men and women, letting things fall as they may. Rarely does he focus on serious things, preferring to spend his time doing things that are fun. Though he'll avoid hard work or things he decides is 'boring' Emeric doesn't shrink his duties, he merely does his best to avoid situations where they are fostered upon him. Once Emeric has been given a task he will carry it through to the end, not letting it slide, unless it falls into something out of his hands. His temper is quick to set off, especially when drinking, but just as quickly he forgives. There is no fun in holding a grudge, after all.
  is no fun in holding a grudge, after all.  +
• Emlyn is forever curious - and he thinks d …
  Emlyn is forever curious - and he thinks deeply. A subject can consume him for days, hours, weeks, unable to rest until he knows everything about it. He reads books until the spines are cracked and bent, the pages near to being all but torn out, with his own notes written about the page margins and wherever else they'll fit. He is serious, but that doesn't mean he's always serious; laughter and smiles seem to come almost easily to him when in the right setting. He is warm, kind, and eager to fit in where he can - but make no mistake, he is also very ambitious and his goals aren't easily tampered with.
  and his goals aren't easily tampered with.  +
• Emma feels guilty over not having been the …
  Emma feels guilty over not having been there for her parents and sisters when the Tragedy happened. She rather have died with them, but she did not, and now this black stain will forever live in her chest. This is also what fuels Emma: her mercy was repaid in betrayal and violence, the Valardin slaughtered like pigs a a butcher's shop, and the fool she was died with them. In her exterior, Emma has finally arrived at the place she was always meant to be, where her parents were concerned: no longer the humble Mercy-to-be, she dresses appropriately to a Princess of Sanctum. Her countenance is impeccable and her presence in the field of battle is nothing short of inspiring. Her knights often say that having her lead them is like having Valar at their backs, and given the trail of fire Emma leaves at times, it is hard to argue the position. Although humorless when it comes to most things, Emma does have a more vulnerable side that she seldom displays, afraid of the weakness it might reveal.
  s, afraid of the weakness it might reveal.  +
• Emmelline is very socialble and amiable. s …
  Emmelline is very socialble and amiable. she strives to bring beauty in to the world, through her arts, and often aims to please others. She is not easy to anger, and often attempts to avoid conflicts. Overall, she is very optimistic, and always attempts to see things from all perspectives, should a conflict arise.
  all perspectives, should a conflict arise.  +
• Emotionally labile as the wind blows. Haiz …
  Emotionally labile as the wind blows. Haizea was always one to feel intensely across the spectrum, whether in delight or misery. Age has tempered this to an extent, and she the rest she insulates in the plush confines of decency and generously given smiles. But a charmer Haizea is not. Much of her freewheeling Bravuran attitudes were beaten comatose following the decimation of her former house, leaving in their wake a moody, plain-spoken and often confrontational disposition that lurks beneath her composure.
  position that lurks beneath her composure.  +
• Enchanting when she wants something and quite vengeful if she doesn't have her way. Quite the little troublemaker.  +
• Enigmatic, experienced, wise: Manox has be …
  Enigmatic, experienced, wise: Manox has become the mirror image of the man who trained him in the arts and sciences. Where they diverge is on the concepts for romance, courtly matters, and war. He's a moderate in most measures, a social drinker, and keeps a very tight grip on secrets, both those discovered and shared with him. If there's ambition to be found, it may be beneath several layers of otherwise-inscrutable quirks, proof of his careful displays of personality.
  of of his careful displays of personality.  +
• Enoch, due to his rough past, has a hard e …
  Enoch, due to his rough past, has a hard exterior and can often come off as cold or insensitive. However, to those who know him best? He's actually an extremely caring and loyal individual. Though he has a habit of only showing warmth to his friends, he's not quite boisterous and tends to be serious more often than not. He enjoys a more grim and subtle sense of humor, often using sarcasm and wit in serious situations to help keep up morale. He's impossibly stubborn, and alas, has a unhealthy habit of taking tremendous and dangerous risks with no regard for himself.
  angerous risks with no regard for himself.  +
• Enthusiastic is the best way to describe A …
  Enthusiastic is the best way to describe Arielle Rivera's demeanor most days. She is a cheerful sort by nature and one who despises the very thought of giving up. Despite being vain and proud of her appearance she still tries to use those traits for something positive. Rather than simply critic others and boast about how nice she looks she focuses on trying to help others look nice. Her mentality is very much 'if I don't like something if going to try and fix it' she does occasionally gripe though, no one is perfect. But she makes a concentrated effort to stay productive and positive.
  ed effort to stay productive and positive.  +
• Enya acts like a stereotypical old crazy w …
  Enya acts like a stereotypical old crazy woman. Consistently speaking in broken sentences, losing her train of thought, and occasionally making no sense at all. However, despite all of this, she surprises from time to time with revelations only possible with the sharpest attention, focus, and wisdom.
  the sharpest attention, focus, and wisdom.  +
• Ephraim is and has always been an outgoing …
  Ephraim is and has always been an outgoing and adventurous man with a quick wit and barbed tongue. He is well known for his archery, his temper, and his keen intellect, all of which made him popular back at home and wherever he happened to travel. He's intent on trying everything at least once, and this curiosity has led him to do everything from direct a play to fighting for mercenary company in Lenosia. His skills in tracking, animal empathy, and stealth have made him uniquely gifted in his wanderlust and he has capitalized on them on more than a few occasions. Though on the surface he is a carefree spirit, Ephraim is also a very intelligent man: he did well in his studies when he didn't grow bored and abandon them. He is very well versed in the subjects which interest him, and opinionated as well.
  ich interest him, and opinionated as well.  +
• Ephrath is not a shy woman, but she is a r …
  Ephrath is not a shy woman, but she is a reserved one. She simply withholds her thoughts and her exuberance for the right time; right place; right people. While she can be very focused, intent, and excitable over certain things -- such as her craft -- she is the utter opposite when it comes to everything else in that she can be cold, distant, and even flippant about things that do not interest her. When she is in her element, comfortable, and interested it may be nigh impossible to shut her up, but if she doesn't care about something it is equally likely that she'll simply change topics as it is she'll wander off.
  change topics as it is she'll wander off.  +
• Equipped with a dark sense of humor and pe …
  Equipped with a dark sense of humor and penchant for sepulchral poetry, Narcissa gets a bad rap as a pessimist. If one were to ask her, she'd remark that she's a realist tarrying on the tendency of the dismal. She is not without her joys nor does she shun happiness, but her tastes do leave her regarded as perculiar and quirky outside of her closeknit circle of acquaintances. Narcissa is more at home with her books than she would ever be in a crowd, an introvert to the core.
  r be in a crowd, an introvert to the core.  +
• Erik Grimhall has a somewhat reserved pers …
  Erik Grimhall has a somewhat reserved personality for one born and raised in the Isles. He is a thoughtful man, an intellectual despite pressure from the family to put his books aside and focus on sailing and fighting. It is likely that fact, that among his kin his true interests were often mocked in his youth, which makes him careful to open up to new people. Once one gets him talking on a topic of interest however, he can go on for hours and hours on end. He believes that House Grimhall, and perhaps the Islanders in general, would benefit from education that goes beyond the basics. He does not hide these interests any longer but embraces them, associating with intellectual and scholarly pursuits whenever possible. He's also a charming man and well aware of it, flirtatious at times when someone captures his interest, though beauty alone never seems to do so.
  though beauty alone never seems to do so.  +
• Erika is a wild, passionate woman, whose e …
  Erika is a wild, passionate woman, whose emotions can range from the extremes of fiery joy to icy indifference. She's stubborn and determined, and has a deep affinity for the wilds and its animals. While she enjoys the company of people, she also feels most at home amongst the trees of the forests and peaks of the snowy Northern mountains, where she spent so much time with her father. Despite her loss, she's free spirited, full of life and vigour, and enjoys her drink and wry humour. Fiercely loyal, she stands to fight for those she loves, making up for not being there when she was most need. Harbouring a sense of guilt and anguish, and a deep hatred for the Heralds, Brand, and his Bringers, Erika would tear the mountains apart with her bare hands to protect those who can't protect themselves, and avenge those already lost.
  themselves, and avenge those already lost.  +
• Eris is not one for pretty words or flower …
  Eris is not one for pretty words or flowery language, and can often be described by those who meet her as taciturn and abrupt. Polite and exceptionally kind for a seemingly brusque woman, Eris prides herself both on her prowess on the field and her dedication and loyalty. Her thoughts are generally a closed book to most, rendering her a woman of few words.
  most, rendering her a woman of few words.  +
• Eshra is fiercely protective of her people …
  Eshra is fiercely protective of her people, seeing it as her job to make sure the old ways are not forgotten now that they've joined the Compact. Voice to her people, she is conscious on how all eyes view the newest House under the Greenmarch mantle. She will not let others insult her prodigal heritage or discount the contributions that Rivenshari bring with their knowledge of the sailing and connection to the spirits.
  the sailing and connection to the spirits.  +
• Eskander is a friendly, outgoing young man …
  Eskander is a friendly, outgoing young man with a ready smile and always seems to have the right answer or a quip. He does his best to accomodate (reasonable) requests made of him and always seems prepared to offer his expertise or advice on a great many matters. These can range from the delicate to the common. From how to apologize without losing face to what decorations one ought to use at the next ball or party, he can do it. He never seems to ask for much in return, but he will remind you, in so many words, that he's done you a favor - and perhaps he might want one in return some day.
  haps he might want one in return some day.  +
• Esme is a vibrant woman who has always mar …
  Esme is a vibrant woman who has always marched to the beat of her own drummer among the throngs of Fidante cousins in the city of Tor. It is not that she is so vastly different from the others but her approach and her genuine enthusiasm stands out like a sunflower in a field of green. She has an easy going and carefree spirit about her that only adds to her effervescent aura. Her love of Limerance and all things courtly love should not be mistaken for one who stops to smell the roses and forgets about honor and duty. Esme is devoted to all things she is most passionate about; Her family, being a Devotion of Limerance, and of course leading the Calvary of Roses. Her love of horses is something Esme says has been in her blood since birth. Esme is a levelheaded woman who thinks first and acts second unless of course some sort of external force threatens those things which are sacred to her.
  tens those things which are sacred to her.  +
• Esoka is a hothead with a fierce attachmen …
  Esoka is a hothead with a fierce attachment to her own dignity. She takes failures personally and struggles to build herself up each time she falls. A perfectionist with a chip on her shoulder, she sometimes creates more problems for herself with her insecurity than she can solve with her confidence. With that said, there is nothing to be found wanting with her courage, her integrity, or her interest in duty. She cares passionately about her people, and when her heart is given, she loves whole-heartedly and with a fierce, romantic idealism. Intensely organized, it drives Esoka nuts when things -- or people -- are out of order, and she has an overwhelming desire to just FIX IT when things are somehow out of alignment -- this happens in relationships as well as just objects in rooms she happens to be in.
  ust objects in rooms she happens to be in.  +
• Esra is a kind and honest man well aware t …
  Esra is a kind and honest man well aware that he lives in an unkind and dishonest world. His drive is curiosity and a desire to seek out the knowledge that can make the world a better (or at least better understood) place. Part scholar, part investigator, part spy, healer, unofficial emissary, and survivor, he serves the ideals of the gods in his own unique way. He sees no paradox in that, or in the idea that sometimes honesty and good are best served by a carefully chosen deception. To Esra the need to better the world through uncovering knowledge will always be what lights the way.
  wledge will always be what lights the way.  +
• Essmor is extremely personable, and takes …
  Essmor is extremely personable, and takes pride in it. He loves interacting with every manner of person, from the lowest of commoners to the highest of nobles. Quick to smile, fast to make friends, and fiercely independent, he works hard to keep up relationships with all sorts.
  d to keep up relationships with all sorts.  +
• Estaban is a man of many mysteries but it …
  Estaban is a man of many mysteries but it is no mystery that he has a soft spot for his family, especially his younger sisters whom he is greatly protective of. He helped foster his sister's sense of adventure by dragging them out of the house and helping to spoil their curiosity. He offers them wisdom which can come as tough love but he is always adoring of them and is just as gentle as he is firm with them. Sometimes Estaban is quiet and observant but he can also be charming and flirtatious. He puts his own happiness aside for his family, making sure that they are taken care of first. For his adored sister Arcelia he is a fierce guard, for his mother a loving son, and for his father an honorable warrior. Estaban is a fan of sailing, adventuring, hunting, drinking games, and being a brat to each and every member of his family, Saik and Malvici alike.
  ber of his family, Saik and Malvici alike.  +
• Estil is a decently good woman. She believ …
  Estil is a decently good woman. She believes in what she does, in the strength of Navegant and her family. She is kind when she can be, but harsh when she needs to be, and gentle when she wants to be. The very essence of what makes a good matriarch of a family, fair, but stern. In this she takes after her father, not exactly approving of her younger brother's hesitancy of taking up the reigns of leadership or her younger sister trying to play soldier or Sword, but accepts the fact that at least if they're happy, so is she. While she displays a hefty amount of experience in the political arena, a passion of her's is history. Theology, the occult, linguistics, anything that can be learned, she wishes to learn. She cannot carry a sword, but knowledge can be, if not more, just as powerful.
  dge can be, if not more, just as powerful.  +
• Eternally vigilant, eternally watchful. Th …
  Eternally vigilant, eternally watchful. The patience and calculating mind of an old soul combined with boundless wonder. Where many of his siblings might be described as fire and light, Scipio is deep waters deceptively still on the surface. A man for whom every action is weighed and considered long before it is taken.
  ed and considered long before it is taken.  +
• Eugene is not one to keep himself when he …
  Eugene is not one to keep himself when he has something to voice or be made known. His mouth has gotten him into trouble previous times over, but he is managing to know that there is a time and place for such things. His first inclination is to apply brute force to a problem that someone else would normally think outside the box for.
  would normally think outside the box for.  +
• Evangelina wears her heart on her sleeve; …
  Evangelina wears her heart on her sleeve; her every emotion starkly visible in her expression. When she's happy she positively radiates with infectious smiles, and when she's sad, she's heartbreaking. Fortunately, she's got a cheerfully optimistic disposition and never stays down for long, offering her good cheer to all those she surrounds herself with.
  r to all those she surrounds herself with.  +
• Evaristo is the kind of jerk people love o …
  Evaristo is the kind of jerk people love or people love to hate - there is no in between. His time away from land and in the company of men who care little for conventional morality or politeness has ingrained him with an innate ability to not care how others view him unless it directly interferes with his wants or lifestyle. On the rare occasion it -does-, he can be surprisingly smart and charming, and somehow make it seem natural. Those who aren't fooled usually punch him. Or try to kill him. It's usually dependent on whether or not there are any sharp objects nearby.
  or not there are any sharp objects nearby.  +
• Evelin is a dazzling woman, full of life a …
  Evelin is a dazzling woman, full of life and energy. Sultry, wry and eccentric, she's all charm, and eager to show off. She's a proud woman, reminiscent of a stunning bird, which comes through when she performs. She's endearing most of the time, eager to please and kind hearted, and is prone to loneliness. She can almost always be found amongst peers, giggling and gushing. Though one shouldn't be fooled by her airy appearance. She's frightfully intelligent, always aware of her surroundings even if she says otherwise. Her determination can be downright terrifying at times, and her tantrums are equally paling. Growing up extremely poor also makes her rather streetwise, and while she's right at home in the shady Lower Boroughs, she mingles seamlessly with nobility, with a deep appreciation of all things beautiful.
  deep appreciation of all things beautiful.  +
• Everard decided long ago that being truly …
  Everard decided long ago that being truly noble, honorable, and virtuous does not mean one has to be -boring-. He truly believes that the virtuous life is the way to go, kind to the less fortunate, defending the defenseless. He simply realizes that life is fantastic in so many ways, it should be lived. His laughs come easily as he encourages his men, and interacts with the commons. He enjoys new people, regardless of station, even if he is confident in the stations of people. His charm is one that makes people want to be better, rather than through a spirit of manipulation. A firm believer in justice, and the system of rule in Arx, Everard has little patience for miscreants and those that seek to do harm to others, but he is never cruel in his actions. He is decisive, quick witted, and above all, a good man.
  , quick witted, and above all, a good man.  +
• Every man has a code, whether they are awa …
  Every man has a code, whether they are aware of it or not; the things they weigh their choices by and how they justify their actions. Some hinge on honor, some on personal gain. Rowan's code is that of the Natural Order. Between morality and conscience, he is a man who rarely seems troubled, and when he is, it does not last for long. He is much like the wilds, rough around the edges, unexpected changes in terrain, with much to be found and foraged. His temperament can be unpredictable, a mirror of the weather, as capable of calm tranquility as it is raging violence. For all it is hoped he will one day be a wise old shaman, he hasn't yet become as sagacious as his family would no doubt like.
  gacious as his family would no doubt like.  +
• Every word is considered before it is spok …
  Every word is considered before it is spoken. Every emotion should be checked before expressing it. Driven and focused. Quiet and intense. Loyal and steadfast. Willful, perceptive and patient. Faith intertwined with spirituality. A wary curiosity of the unknown. A desire to pursue those mysteries. Confident, disciplined. Occasionally caustic and defensive. Respect given is respect earned. Slow to smile, slower to anger. Reserved, severe. Sometimes caught by the small glimpses of beauty in the world that reveal themselves. Passionate crafter with a keen eye for -- needlepoint.
  after with a keen eye for -- needlepoint.  +
• Everything about him is loud, his voice bo …
  Everything about him is loud, his voice booms and fills space around him, and his laughter is thunderous. His rare temper is an equally fierce thing, burning bright but quickly running out of fuel. But Branimir's personality trends towards the jovial, he has seen and survived enough to know one should drink deep from the cup of life at every opportunity. While many of the younger reavers who are sworn to Eswynd regard their new liege with suspicion, Branimir sees the potential in this relationship and counsels his nephews to strengthen their ties with Thrax and the Mourning Isles. Then maybe even with the Compact!
  g Isles. Then maybe even with the Compact!  +
• Everything's smiles, until it's not. Sydne …
  Everything's smiles, until it's not. Sydney tends to give even the most openly hostile a chance to work their way past her first impression of them. As a result, those she counts as friends come from all walks of life, something she prides herself on. She's fiercely loyal to those that endear themselves to her, and nothing incites her anger faster than injustices or hostilities aimed at those she calls friends. With a mixed upbringing, she's been known to adjust her manner of speaking depending on who she's talking to and where she's talking to them - and that's to say nothing of the stark difference in the way she writes and the way she speaks. Sydney tends to wade into situations headlong, a devil-may-care grin on her face, and if it bites her in the ass, she corrects it. She's not above making an ass of herself on things she thinks might work. Pride is cheap. Results are priceless. She's not prone to overlong bouts of wallowing, even with the bad coinflip that life's thrown her way thus far. That's time better spent on making her future a brighter thing, one step at a time, even if the path is arduous and winding.
  , even if the path is arduous and winding.  +
• Evonleigh's personality is a mercurial one …
  Evonleigh's personality is a mercurial one, depending on her mood and her intentions. A natural actress, it's hard to tell when the charm is sincere and when it is feigned. At either rate, Evonleigh's charm is very rarely the sweet and evanescent sort, but rather one with a sharper edge. She doesn't fawn but instead banters; she doesn't giggle, but smirks. She's a bit cynical but has a good heart despite her somewhat sardonic outlook on the world. From time to time, her mood grows melancholy or her temper flares, but it seems to pass quickly enough, like the a cloud passing the sun in an otherwise clear sky. She often wears a mask, metaphorically speaking, but when she lets herself feel, it is intense, no matter the emotion. Some days she's better at masking it than others.
  ys she's better at masking it than others.  +
• Ewen is serious, polite, methodical, and s …
  Ewen is serious, polite, methodical, and slow to act. He is a very good listener and tends to ask numerous questions rather than speak about himself, but he never hides his opinions or intentions when asked. Thus, while he can be subtle, he is rarely manipulative outside of the courtroom. He is unwilling to leap to judgment about anyone or anything, which sometimes may seem to betray a lack of moral clarity. But he is fundamentally trustworthy, in part because unlike most of his fellows, he has little ambition except to better understand himself and his purpose in living. He is most interested in people who seem very passionate about their goals or ideals and, when it would not be rude, he likes to subject them to rigorous questioning. He has no desire to toy with people or puncture their dreams. Instead, he sincerely hopes to find someone who inspires him to become more like that -- possessed of unshakable faith in the meaningfulness of striving -- without giving up his rigorous questioning. Whatever else, Ewen is not a nihilist and has never truly doubted that life matters. He accepts that it does; he simply wants to know why.
  that it does; he simply wants to know why.  +
• Exhuberant without being overbearing and a …
  Exhuberant without being overbearing and at times imaginative to a fault. Abby surrounds herself with a surprising amount of energy and light for someone who worships a Goddess of death. Rarely is she without a smile or a curiosity to her gaze, which paired well with her attentive mind. She is empathetic and open, always one to lend an ear to troubles or a soft voice toward comfort. It serves her exceptionally well in her practices with funerary rites and working alongside the mourning.
  rites and working alongside the mourning.  +
• Extremely independent and dreadfully stubb …
  Extremely independent and dreadfully stubborn, stringent Thraxians gave up on trying to induce their ideals of womanhood in her ages ago. Just as happy to annoy said oppressors as to go her own way, depending on whom one talks to, she's been either blessed or cursed with seemingly inexhaustible energy and curiosity. Wearing her heart on her sleeve, she feels no remorse for crying or glaring or speaking her mind in public. A natural adventurer, she thrives in experiencing something new or learning a little-known fact.
  thing new or learning a little-known fact.  +
• FABULOUS! While Tessa occupies a small bo …
  FABULOUS! While Tessa occupies a small body she has a big personality that absolutely radiates out from it. Her smiles are huge, her giggles bottomless. She's endlessly delighted in all the pleasures and glitter life has to offer. Bright colors! Shiny jewelry! Parties and people and oh what the world has to offer! Tessa craves and celebrates it all ignorant of consequence. Unfortunately her downs are just as drastic as her ups, and those closest to her are more than aware of the petulant violence of her temper? those who did not know ahead of time often learn of it while a slipper is being thrown at their head.
  e a slipper is being thrown at their head.  +
• Fairen has a powerful weight of intelligen …
  Fairen has a powerful weight of intelligence behind a dry reserve that occasionally goes past crisp into sharp and spiky. Though basically caring and decent and warm, when his patience snaps he wields snark and sarcasm like bitter daggers. He has an intuitive knack for people, which also means his social intelligence is good at helping him find weaknesses. Study and knowledge are his primary pursuits and the goal and love of his whole life, which in a universe that contains massive quantities of information lost to time and memory primes him for a life occasionally colored by staggering disappointments. He can be shy socially and also has a tendency to dither and to use a few too many words to say what could otherwise be simple.
  rds to say what could otherwise be simple.  +
• Faruq is a specimen of natural ferocity co …
  Faruq is a specimen of natural ferocity controlled by a lifetime of discipline. Often times this discipline manifests itself in stoicism, but like many soldiers he can be jovial among his peers and in his cups. Moreover, a life lived on the edge of a blade has made Faruq cautious, but also playful. When among trusted companions, he can be something of a prankster, with jokes delivered with such a dry humor that often times its a debate to determine if he was actually serious when he said that.
  he was actually serious when he said that.  +
• Fashioning himself a consummate gentleman, …
  Fashioning himself a consummate gentleman, Castinus presents himself on the surface as a gentleman, to a fault. Courtesy and respect, perhaps in excess, belies a certain predatory cunning that exists within the ice of his eyes. Everything that he does seems to come with a practiced ease, and comfortability in ones own skin. Well-spoken and eloquent, there's still much of Castinus that he guards fiercely behind so very many honeyed words or cordial gestures. Above all, he holds those with a mind as inquisitive as his own in the highest regard. Individuals that enjoy digging deeper beyond simply shallow interests, and those that seek answers even when they aren't presented with questions first.
  hey aren't presented with questions first.  +
• Fatima takes the world in stride, for she …
  Fatima takes the world in stride, for she know it will be hers one day. She hasn?t decided what that means yet, but it gives her the confidence to twist and influence those around her, to whatever end she decides that day. It?s not quite out of cruelty, but she often has trouble understanding the motivations around her, since hers tend to be so fluid. She enjoys people however, and sees the world as her very own gameboard. She can be compassionate, kind, and generous, when her motivations dictate, and she does so sincerely then. She is unafraid to use her feminine wiles, but, perhaps, does so with much more discretion than someone from another House may be. Being Thraxian, however, likely makes her better at that sort of game, since it is far more difficult to be successful and not be made to disappear.
  e successful and not be made to disappear.  +
• Fecundo is a jovial sort, an easy-going sw …
  Fecundo is a jovial sort, an easy-going swordsman who wants to see the world. He wants be a well-educated swordsman, especially wanting to learn languages, so that he can interact with the people of the world, and he's witty with a bit of a scholarly bent. He's easily excited about new and interesting things, and though he's not terribly focused, he is fairly ambitious and ready to succeed. Good things will come to him in time, an attitude which may be a result of how much his doting mother spoiled him. He's suave and charming, and if he loses his temper, he's quick to find it again.
  s his temper, he's quick to find it again.  +
• Feet on the ground and eyes in the sky, Rh …
  Feet on the ground and eyes in the sky, Rhiannon Ashford is a pragmatic, vital woman with a dreamer's desire to learn and grow. Inclined to be introspective and introverted, she is not without a warm and quiet charm of her own, but it rarely shines in moments of public spectacle. When you take the time to listen to Rhiannon, you discover that few words are wasted, and that she has an understated humor and a clear sense of the ridiculous that will help temper the dire in any situation. She is fiercely protective of her scouts and of her family, and prefers to spend as much time as possible in the trees and surrounded by nature. Rather than party by night, she'd run free through the treetops by starlight, and call that the finest time she's ever had.
  call that the finest time she's ever had.  +
• Felix is? a little bit strange. First, he' …
  Felix is? a little bit strange. First, he's not your typical scowling, brooding Thrax man. He's mostly a jovial, almost boyish man, who loves stories. He can't get enough of stories. Simple stories, grand stories, love stories, stories of gore and grit. Any little story is a fascination to him. He gets along with people of all stripes, which, admittedly, is good for business. He likes to make friends, seeing people as a story waiting to happen rather than common or noble. He's absolutely respectful, and takes great pains to never bring shame upon his Thrax patrons, and he does occasionally think women are too pretty to get out there and fight themselves. Every weapon he sells comes with a monetary price, and one that requires people to come tell them the stories they make with it, no matter how big or small. He absolutely refuses to be taken advantage of, however, and gets? very, very angry when he is cheated. He also becomes extremely violent when someone bullies or is cruel to someone less fortunate, especially when there's no reason other than pettiness.
  en there's no reason other than pettiness.  +
• Few children have been as severe as Branne …
  Few children have been as severe as Brannen. It seemed he was always of complete understanding and acceptance of his responsibility. Driven, focused, responsible. However there is something about Brannen that separates him from most of his dour compatriots. Brannen is not one to look down upon carefree, jovial, or happy-go-lucky types. Brannen loves them, like his twin sister. However Brannen has always understood that beacons of happiness and creativity cannot fully protect themselves, he sees himself as a guardian of beauty of the world and someone has to be a little bit boring to protect such things. It might as well be Brannen. Though he is not the most charming, Brannen knows how to lead. He may not be well liked, but he is respected by those under his command. A true stalwart, Brannen may be seen by many as a dullard, though the man truly can respect a well crafted joke or prank, however he is more focused on his duty and making sure the Right Thing is done. Brannen lives his life for honor and the Gods, he is constantly prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to protect what he loves.
  ssary sacrifices to protect what he loves.  +
• Few nobles in the current days of Arx can …
  Few nobles in the current days of Arx can comprehend the true gravitas of the old nobility. Niccolo seems a figure out of time, with this emotions schooled under a serious expression, never hinting at what may lay beneath. The grief of his lost wife, the anger at the circumstances behind it, all of it has been transformed into the serious and commanding nature of a truly traditional lord. Niccolo leaves the games and manipulations of charms and wit to the young, remaining perfectly courtly, refined, and utterly noble in every word and expression. Politeness comes as easily as breathing to the man, ever gentlemanly, even when another would be in the throes of violent rage. A rock that would be unruffled as arrows fall around him on the field of battle, Niccolo manages the far more reserved battlefield of courtly intrigue with seemingly trivial ease.
  rtly intrigue with seemingly trivial ease.  +
• Few women possess the pure sense of purpos …
  Few women possess the pure sense of purpose that Isolde holds. Very little concerns her enough to cause her to second guess herself, and very little ever rattles the natural and almost pervasive calm that takes over her. When she engages in social functions, she is quick to laugh, to offer warm and kind words, occasionally laced with the understanding of the Dark Reflection (however, she's very aware of when such talk is highly inappropriate.) When she's by herself, some hints of the quiet, reserved girl come out, but only because she sees no need to manufacture interaction. She has a warm, usually kind demeanor, however serious her life path may be. It is easy for her to be friendly, even in the face of the suspicion she may face because of her calling. She shoulders the burdens, allowing them to build her confidence, rarely viewing someone else with derision.
  rarely viewing someone else with derision.  +
• Fickle. The only constant to her personali …
  Fickle. The only constant to her personality is that she is fiercely loyal to her family bloodline. And she is notoriously quick to jump from one adventure to another. It may take some time for her to get extremely verbose, as she is quick to calculate situations if she suddenly becomes quiet, otherwise she is a spitfire in the face of adversity. Fearless to challenges, at times she may make a choice not seen by others to be the popular one the sheep are flocking to. Not afraid to stand on her own and tread her own path. Don't be surprised if she leads you somewhere least expected, just to get a rise out of you when least expected.
  get a rise out of you when least expected.  +
• Fierce and fiery in her youth, Myira has l …
  Fierce and fiery in her youth, Myira has learned to temper her passion with patience. While she is still the type of person to speak her mind without much hesitation, she is much more politic about when and where to voice her opinion. She knows the value of a good servant and keeps an open ear and open eye--even if she doesn't tell anyone what she knows, it's important to be aware of everything going on in a house, from the latest gossip to what her ladyship wants for supper. Loyal and hardworking, she devotes herself to her employer with the doggedness one might expect of a knight swearing an oath. Her lady's position is HER position and if she can help her lady climb a little higher or step on the toes of her enemies, then Myira will do it.
  oes of her enemies, then Myira will do it.  +
• Fierce and impatient with a riotous temper …
  Fierce and impatient with a riotous temper beneath the sturdy veneer of her duty and pride, Jael learned in early adulthood to control herself and to manage herself with discipline ... but there are times that wild warning can flash behind her eyes and there are moments when it is easy to look at that fine-featured face and imagine literal smoke huffing from her nose as she controls the urge to breathe fire. When her ambitions are blocked, she has the will and intensity of an oncoming storm, and woe betide whatever stands in her way. She is passionate, fiery and energetic; she takes herself very seriously and she will be damned if everyone else doesn't as well. That said, Jael has a low taste for shocking people and has it in her to swear like a soldier in a barrack more than like a young lady of breeding and diplomacy. Oh, also, her sense of humor is terrible. She effing loves puns.
  humor is terrible. She effing loves puns.  +
• Fierce and intensely creative, Lysander ha …
  Fierce and intensely creative, Lysander has a true passion for beauty and infuses his work with it. He tries to channel this in all areas of life, from the lovers he seduces -- he falls deeply in love at the drop of a hat only to crash angrily out of it again ten days later with fresh inspiration for a new dramatic sculpture -- to the enemies he castigates (see what happens to the lovers when they're no longer lovers) to the friends he vehemently defends (regardless of who is actually in the wrong). A dramatic and reactive creature, Lysander is a man of great enjoyment of pleasures to all of the senses. He can be tempestuous and difficult to control, but his loyalty to his family is paramount.
  ut his loyalty to his family is paramount.  +
• Fierce inside battle and out, Preston find …
  Fierce inside battle and out, Preston finds delight in every facet of every day. He might judge a furious thunderstorm as but an example of the lifegiving water the generous gods provide to nourish the land. Or an enemy's betrayal is a test the gods send as an opportunity to prove one's wit and cunning. Preston is quick to laugh, and always smiles, rarely finding himself in a rage. Devout to the point of fanaticism, bright and skilled in his studies, Preston seems to be the sort that cannot fail. He tries to be humble, he really does, since humility is a foremost virtue. But he's young, and too skilled, and too close to the faith to be entirely sweet. He makes a great show of helping those in need, from great to small, sure that the gods smile down upon him.
  l, sure that the gods smile down upon him.  +
• Fierce, independent, with a wicked sense o …
  Fierce, independent, with a wicked sense of humour, Cora's life focus has always been on "what's in it for us". Loyal to the core when she accepts a friendship she will go to the end of the earth to help a friend. But it takes a while for trust to build, to get past the quick humoured, spark edged persona.
  t the quick humoured, spark edged persona.  +
• Fierce, loyal, snarky, but always just sho …
  Fierce, loyal, snarky, but always just short of actual rudeness. He has the confidence of someone that knows he earned his place in the world, even if he also realizes that he's getting to be part of an older generation. He hasn't slowed down any, and makes it a point to remind people of by always being busy doing something.
  e of by always being busy doing something.  +
• Fierce, passionate and a little dramatic, …
  Fierce, passionate and a little dramatic, Kerr is driven by a need to excel. His ambition is to prove himself, past humble roots, past death and ruin. He has a cold streak born of angst, and a sardonic sense of humor that goes from gray to black. His personal strength and moral suasion are such that he tends to look down on people who need props to get by, be they drugs, alcohol, meaningless sex, prayer, whatever: his independence is too important to him. He has a deep egalitarian streak, but with that comes a strong sense of loyalty to the Deepwood March and their potential.
  to the Deepwood March and their potential.  +
• Fiery, rough around the edges, a little un …
  Fiery, rough around the edges, a little uncultured and uncivilized - that's Morrighan. She has impish tendencies and a love of strong liquor; by no means does she have any ladylike qualities. Sometimes she can be brash and abrasive, saying what's on her mind and often has a no-nonsense attitude. Typically sharp and quick witted, the young woman has a mouth that can at times even make a pirate blush. She usually keeps her temper in line when necessary, most of the time it's reeled in by Redrain nobility...with some measured difficulty. Morrighan will bite her tongue and play nice when she feels her actions might reflect poorly on the noble family that saved her. She's fiercely loyal to Redrain - no task is too much, and she'll readily admit that she's very protective of Prince Sherrod's family. She's not ashamed of who and what she is, and if there's a derogatory remark about her being a Prodigal? Morrighan will just give a smug looking smirk.
  ighan will just give a smug looking smirk.  +
• Figuring out Amari Keaton was something of …
  Figuring out Amari Keaton was something of a local pastime in Oakhaven. The vagaries of her personality from day to day were legend; sometimes sweet, sometimes cruel, always sharp witted, smart and observant. Intensity was her companion from a young age, and she is prone to bouts of it still when something manages to draw the fullness of her focus. There is an air of mystery that swirls around her, one never quite knows what to expect and she is often approaching things from oblique angles.
  en approaching things from oblique angles.  +
• Finding the good in each person, the beaut …
  Finding the good in each person, the beauty in all things, Aurora looks at life through rose colored glasses. While not naive to the ways the world works, or shielded from the horrors people are capable of, the woman just prefers to give the benefit of the doubt. Despite this, she is fiercely ambitious. Her goals have been set, and she will do everything she is able to see them met, by any means possible.
  le to see them met, by any means possible.  +
• Fire uncontained is a something of rage, a …
  Fire uncontained is a something of rage, a devouring hunger that consumes all, but fire contained is a tempering force, of human warmth as well as human industry. Talwyn is fire contained, and though there is a deep ambition that stokes his inner flame, it is tempered and restrained beneath layers of dignity and restraint. His is a considerable raw material of creative force, passion trammelled behind by the bonds of self-control whose main release comes from art, and his art is the playing and composition of music. He has mastered the art of being alluringly elusive to prospective suitors of either gender; his reserve is spun in layers of amusement and dignity, and what lies beneath he only sets free by choice.
  lies beneath he only sets free by choice.  +
• First and foremost Col is driven to succee …
  First and foremost Col is driven to succeed. It expresses itself in his natural charisma and his thirst for knowledge. He is a vociferous reader but for all his charm he prefers the quiet over the hustle and bustle of large social gatherings. That drive also makes him focus on one thing to the exclusion of all other related things. If he is learning a new skill, he learns it until he has mastered it. A new project will consume him until it is finished. A book will be read in a single sitting if possible. When he must be social he is charming and gregarious but will always prefer the company of a small group of friends.
  r the company of a small group of friends.  +
• Flamboyantly daring with brash confidence, …
  Flamboyantly daring with brash confidence, Viviana intends to live life to its fullest. Setbacks and defeats are just entertaining challenges that allow her to showcase dazzling skill or charm, and Viviana is never one to permit anything to throw her off her jaunty stride for very long. With a wicked wit and keenly ambitious mind that lives up to House Pravus' dark reputation, she's ready to laugh off just about everything- particularly words of caution, piety of restraint.
  arly words of caution, piety of restraint.  +
• Flavien has been known to come off cold. H …
  Flavien has been known to come off cold. He has a very hard look at the practicalities of any situation before determining if he truly wants to engage. His oaths to those above he takes deadly seriously like a great many knights, and his associations often are reminded of their place as second to them. Still, when he can work in some dark humor or not drive someone off, they seem to benefit more from his active protections as well.
  more from his active protections as well.  +
• Flighty. Curious. Scattered. Noisy. Nosy, …
  Flighty. Curious. Scattered. Noisy. Nosy, too. Moire is an animated young woman prone to laughter, overdramatics, and trying to figure out how things work. She is incredibly interested in the world and the people around her, quick to take things apart to investigate how they go back together (and to push peoples' buttons to see what happens).
  ush peoples' buttons to see what happens).  +
• For Kent Harthall nobility is not simply a …
  For Kent Harthall nobility is not simply a name for the class he belongs to but a description of behaviour he seeks to embody and expects of others. For him words like loyalty, honour, and duty mean a great deal. He is shrewd with money yet charitable, pious but not saintly, scholarly but not bookish. He is extremely committed to advancing the station of his house but he is also a man with his own goals and not unwilling to compromise his higher virtues to achieve them if the opportunity presented itself.
  them if the opportunity presented itself.  +
• For a supposedly stuffy old scholar, Ann i …
  For a supposedly stuffy old scholar, Ann is a remarkably devil-may-care Princess. For an older sibling, Ann has more often been the goad to temptation and the road less traveled. Any semblance to a bookish, authoritative woman is purely coincidental. But those are the two disparate sides to Ann Moriah Redrain, and they are as interchangeable as the sun and the rain, pulled out to suit the occasion or the mercurial nature of the woman herself.
  the mercurial nature of the woman herself.  +
• For all of his life he has been subservien …
  For all of his life he has been subservient to the codes of honor that form the backbone of Valardin. He is soft spoken and kind whilst he keeps a strong-as-steel pride into his every action. Some would say his authoritative voice was off-putting, but oft it would carry smooth words and reassuring promises to its intended listener. Patience and quiet reverence are two words that may describe him best.
  are two words that may describe him best.  +
• For most, providing counsel and perspectiv …
  For most, providing counsel and perspective to potential enemies would make someone an enemy themselves, mistrusted and suspect beyond redemption. Aldwin escapes all that, perhaps simply by sheer longevity. Few people could be as devoted to the Realm as a single entity, even beyond the King himself, than the Archscholar of Vellichor. In his eyes, every living, breathing soul has as much right to learn, grow, and succeed as any other, so all that come to him are met with unfailing kindness, wisdom, and a perspective that would not otherwise be considered. He treats young nobles as if they were his own grandchildren, and older ones, well, pretty much the same way. He's not reluctant to call out folly, but does so in a way that edifies, rather than tears down the student he instructs. His only ambition seems the betterment of the Realm and those who walk through his doors.
  ealm and those who walk through his doors.  +
• For some it can be said that they might be …
  For some it can be said that they might be a wolf in sheep's clothing. For Aerwan Valardin, the more appropriate turn of phrase may be a fox in dragon's scales. Oathlander values have been instilled in the man almost to the bone: stalwart discipline, courtesy and chivalry, a sometimes stark sense of right and wrong, and a reverence for the Pantheon, like an armor forged in the principles of his forebears. While many of his family wear these traits as heavy plate, Aerwan's ingots of ideals have been refined and hammered down into a flowing mantle of steelsilk, airy and relaxed in their donning like a comfortable cloak. Yet every so often his facets of individuality glint through to tint its shades: an inclination toward idealistic naivety, an almost youthful appreciation for mirth and mischief that is reined in tightly, and a keen inquisitiveness in much of the world around him that couldn't be entirely penned up if he tried.
  ouldn't be entirely penned up if he tried.  +
• For someone so young, Titus has seen far t …
  For someone so young, Titus has seen far too much death and suffering. Coming of age during a great contagion that saw many stripped away from him, and constantly aware of the threats that could imperil all those he cared about, he was studious, serious, and often melancholy. The temptation to indulge in self-pity and bitterness was overcome by a fierce determination to better his people, to serve them to the best of his abilities, and to prove worthy of the sacrifices he saw his soldiers make time and again. He sees battlefield strategy as a butcher's work, grim and full of sorrow- but his talent. A tragic talent, but his nonetheless.
  ent. A tragic talent, but his nonetheless.  +
• For someone who loves the finer things in …
  For someone who loves the finer things in life, leaving the lap of Lycene luxury has to come with an upside. Taddeo doesn't make any decisions without careful calculation; not even which evening dress will send the precisely intended meeting for a dinner party. Fashion can be important as wit, two motivations that guide Taddeo's ambitions. And he is ambitious; this is no priest content to spend his life as a Brother. He has his goals aimed far higher than that, and a vision driven less by wholehearted devotion to any particular god than by devotion to the institution of the Faith. He has plans, and he's going to see them out in glamourous style.
  going to see them out in glamourous style.  +
• For the first decade of her life, Ramona w …
  For the first decade of her life, Ramona was treated differently. Most of the time, she was denied any love and affection. She was the source of a problem, even if she did not understand what it was. Yet, there were times when both "aunt" and "uncle" would shower praise and affection on her - always behind closed doors, usually while said guardians were drunk. And so it was that Ramona learned of human emotions. They make no sense and there's no reason to dwell on them. Instead, she focused on the empirical. She focused on rules, on logic, on science, on knowledge. To say she was awkward, well. She never felt awkward, even as she broke social norms, or missed social queues, or otherwise acted weird. But she sure made other people feel awkward, and got herself removed from parties, sent to her dorm room, and otherwise excluded. But that's no matter! She remains upbeat, happy, pleasant, and even adorable, time to time. She speaks honestly and candidly. She lives in her own world, so long as no one yells at her about doing something "wrong". Through knowledge, life is easy.
  "wrong". Through knowledge, life is easy.  +
• For the most part, Ripley is a happy-go-uc …
  For the most part, Ripley is a happy-go-ucky sort of individual with highs of passion that can at times be a little manic. An exuberance for his work, his family and his city. But there is and are times when it is the opposite and the man can barely get out of bed and melencholy strikes which leaves him moping around the city like a kicked puppy and grasping at ways to drag himself out of it.
  rasping at ways to drag himself out of it.  +
• Forthright occasionally to a fault, Merced …
  Forthright occasionally to a fault, Mercedes brooks nonsense from no one and commands respect with her eyes and her name. She is a Dragon: an endless depth of passionate will seems buried beneath a surface rigid with strength. When she has determined that a thing is one way, based on reason or passion, there is simply no moving her. Her word is her bond and she will go to ridiculous lengths to keep a trust. Mercedes is an easy leader to follow, because she leads with her heart, from the front, no holds barred -- damn their spears, full speed ahead. Yet she is a good reactive thinker, tactically quick, decisive and fierce. She can be ruthless as well as reckless in the crunch, a woman who recognizes the need to get the job done and will do it, but her code of honor is the bedrock on which her entire self is built, and is wholly unshakable. She is not a woman of no smiles, but a woman of rare ones, and all those that come to her must be true and real, for there is no deception in her. Neither is she a woman without a sense of humor -- but it is reined in beneath her dignity, and escapes in mild, dry bursts, when it does so.
  apes in mild, dry bursts, when it does so.  +
• Forthright, bright, and clever, with a qui …
  Forthright, bright, and clever, with a quick tongue and a readiness to apply sass in any given situation, Iliana is a quick thinker with an impatient energy to her. Her sense of humor is dry and sharp, and she is unafraid to scathe when necessary. She is a doer, not a prepper; she would always rather take an action than wait, once there is enough information for a plan to be formed. She's not reckless or foolish, but she is 200% done with an abundance of caution. This brings her into frequent clashes with her husband the detail-oriented. Restless energy drives her towards action and decision. She has a practical, no-nonsense approach to a number of things in life, and tends to rain on the parades of the sentimental and idealistic.
  parades of the sentimental and idealistic.  +
• Fortunato is fascinated by small things, y …
  Fortunato is fascinated by small things, your butterflies, your scuff in the dust, the birds and the soft trickle of water from the roofs. Fortunato is fascinated by large things, your cataclysm, your strange, dangerous occurrence, his teeth bared with excitement as he clings to the periphery of disaster. While an artist by trade and passion, he has more of a reputation for how little he seems to produce. He's more interested in art as a venue for exploration, exploration that extends to philosophical, mystical obsessions and poetic pretense in his speech. His dreamy curiosity carries a troubled undercurrent, though, which can surface as brittle temper or turbulent intensity. Or deep melancholy. He seems a man divided between wonder and dissatisfaction.
  ivided between wonder and dissatisfaction.  +
• Fortune favours the bold, they say, and Sv …
  Fortune favours the bold, they say, and Svana has certainly proven that. She's a risk-taker with a strong personality, able to stand up to even the most brash of sellswords and merchants trying to get one up on her. She can be stubborn as a winter wind when she feels the need, and has little patience for failed attempts to fleece her! She's not always the firm merchant, however, and her quick wit translates into a wicked sense of humour and love of small pranks-- harmless jokes that make the road seem less long, and end up as fond memories.
  em less long, and end up as fond memories.  +
• Frailty barred Videl from so much she'd li …
  Frailty barred Videl from so much she'd like to have done, she's determined not to let anything else get in her way. If she decides she wants to do something, she will. Often cheerful, always glad to be around people, and in love with crowds, Videl is at home in grand parties. But, her frailty has shaped more than just her determination. She's compassionate towards those who struggle with circumstances beyond their control, eager to help those she can, and in those frequent times of sickness, she paints. Her work is cryptic, a way to express herself when she can find no other way.
  ss herself when she can find no other way.  +
• Fray has a cold and blunt way of speaking …
  Fray has a cold and blunt way of speaking in a neutral setting, that gives off an uncaring or uninterested aura. Their main motivation in life is protecting the weak and punishing the corrupt, but it's a very selfish and opinionated, who might decide not to act even if a situation arises. They also have a habit of staring at people.
  ey also have a habit of staring at people.  +
• Frederik's wisdom, stoicism and intellect …
  Frederik's wisdom, stoicism and intellect are his best traits arguably, but his House's history of domestic betrayal, illness and hardship has given him the misfortune of humorless, unironic cynicism. While honor and loyalty is held in extremely high esteem, Frederik doesn't believe in taking chances, second chances, or luck altogether, and regards the world around him with a pessimistic practicality.
  round him with a pessimistic practicality.  +
• Free-spirited, adventurous, and alive with …
  Free-spirited, adventurous, and alive with a bright spark of seeming unflagging energy, Tikva launches a one-woman vitality assault on the world. Warm and generous of spirit almost to a fault, her compassion is coupled with a deep curiosity that frequently involves her deeply in other people's business. This warmth could become cloying if it weren't cut by a finely honed sense of the ridiculous, a wry pragmatism that frequently verges on snarky. Tikva's primary personal values are love and loyalty, and she holds personal and familial loyalty especially paramount in her heart of hearts. Tikva loves stories and songs and wants to know everybody's stories. She also enjoys words, being a creative thinker and speaker, and she likes to play with them and make them dance on their heads.
  h them and make them dance on their heads.  +
• Frequently Felicia is larger-than-life in …
  Frequently Felicia is larger-than-life in most regards. Big gestures, big words, and big actions. Where most people would seek to quietly open a door to sneak in on an enemy, Felicia is the sort to boot down the door with a shout, before charging into the teeth of her enemies. It isn't out of some foolish ideal to prove herself, but simple confidence in oneself. She understands however that while she conducts herself as a knight of the King's Own, she must adhere to and acknowledge the professionalism demanded of representing the Sovereign's loyal protectors. As a result she can often be found to be as professional as she can be given her limited instruction as a Lower Borough-born commoner elevated to knighthood and granted the extreme honor of serving within the King's Own. When she's off-duty however she knows how to cut loose, enjoy a strong drink, and never turns down a friendly brawl. When she chooses a path, she walks it with strength and confidence in herself.
  t with strength and confidence in herself.  +
• Frequently curious and watchful, Fenia is …
  Frequently curious and watchful, Fenia is always up for seeing or doing something interesting, or assisting the work and plans of others, especially if fascinating secrets are involved. Not particularly concerned with the letter of the law, but prefers to sit out of things that might cause heavy consequences, unless inaction has its own. Hates the harming of innocents, and will remember those who do so. She's often amused or mercurial, and prefers to be open with people, but can keep a secret if its needed. Not shy about her body.
  ret if its needed. Not shy about her body.  +
• Friendly Schemer  +
• Friendly and amicable, he has always been …
  Friendly and amicable, he has always been one of the more easy going Wyrmguards. Of course, that's a result of his older brother taking the brunt of responsibility, and so he was left free to wander the world and have his own pursuits. He is loyal to his family almost to a fault doing what he can to support them when needed, but sometimes he gets distracted when an aesthetically pleasing person comes along. Still, like his older brother, once you've earned him as a true friend, then he is one for life.
  as a true friend, then he is one for life.  +
• Friendly and open, any are welcome in Aong …
  Friendly and open, any are welcome in Aonghus' domain - the forge and shop he takes great pride in having. He has taken well to Grayson's relaxed strictures on social proprieties, treating high- and low-born with equal regard. Even so, politeness goes a long way with him. Roll in to his shop rude and he'll show you the door, no matter how pampered your fanny. He often sings or hums while he's working and his voice is such that it doesn't send the dogs howling.
  uch that it doesn't send the dogs howling.  +
• Friendly, kind and warm, all lyria wants i …
  Friendly, kind and warm, all lyria wants is to try to find a place she can call home. She doesn't trust easily, but she tries to understand everyone and help if she can. She doesn't aim towards a high position in society, just a home, friends and enough money to be safe. Generally quiet, she doesn't meddle in arguments or wars. If she could she would always watch from afar and help lost souls.
  lways watch from afar and help lost souls.  +
• Friendly, sociable and more then a little …
  Friendly, sociable and more then a little outgoing, Dimitri is able to easily navigate just about any social situation, whether it's in the company of the valorous Oathlanders to the raucous Northerners. Never one to turn down a drink or a party, he finds himself quite at home when in the company of others, so long as his company doesn't involve fighting.
  g as his company doesn't involve fighting.  +
• Friendly, sometimes a little too trusting. She wants to please and be liked. She doesn't like to be alone, friends represent saftey.  +
• Frigid, aloof, distant, and regarded as so …
  Frigid, aloof, distant, and regarded as something of a disciplinarian, Constance shares many similarities to the character of her native northlands. However, while those are wild and free, she has cultivated a dignified and regal attitude toward the world. Despite her cold and sometimes inhospitable demeanor, she cultivates a garden of warm secrets that she keeps from all but her dearest and most trusted companions. One of her more open-secrets is a deep-seated fondness for encouraging personal growth, learning, and perfection, and a desire to find it in the most unlikely of places.
  to find it in the most unlikely of places.  +
• From a young age, Gaius proved to possess …
  From a young age, Gaius proved to possess a great aptitude for business. High thinking, immaculate planning and grand ambitions define his adult life now; clearly his upbringing as a Mercier was invaluable, but while he may be a visionary he is certainly not a dreamer like most of them. He works with simple ideas and transforms them into something big with his ingenuity, while others fail to see any merit in them -- or he invests in an idea which shows merit and promise. He has other notable talents, too: he is an expert researcher with talent for turning up facts (admittedly usually linked to his business interests). He is a skilled violinist and enjoys fashion. He is an introvert by nature, but it is difficult to tell, and he likes to have a diverse circle of friends because it gives him the chance to discover fresh points of view and life-choices.
  ver fresh points of view and life-choices.  +
• From an early age Joxur has dreamed of bei …
  From an early age Joxur has dreamed of being someone important. Not because he wants fame and fortune, but because he dreams of putting his life on the line in the protection of others. In the service of something greater. It shows - when he's alone he is prone to brooding and long silences, but then he comes alive when there are people around. The life of the party, friend to all, Joxur is a lover and a fighter. And if he doesn't care too much for politics just yet he's still young and has a lot to learn - and right now he's focused on learning how to stay alive while making love and war.
  w to stay alive while making love and war.  +
• From an early age, Yael was taught to keep …
  From an early age, Yael was taught to keep quiet, keep out of the way, keep head down... and oddly, to keep her hair fluffed out. For the daughter of a noble, it was rather odd to be taught to not be seen, to not be noticed. It left Yael with conflicting feelings: with a desire constantly to excel and get noticed, while also following the instructions of her parents. Instructions that could be drilled in with physical force or carefully honed, sharp words if the lessons weren't received well. As she aged, Yael began to understand some of these ideas better, began to understand the whys that little children aren't able to comprehend. And so her acting grew better. She became a shy, quiet scribe of a girl that kept to herself. And when she was alone in private, she'd have the most outlandish conversations with her imaginary friends, since she was never allowed real ones.
  ds, since she was never allowed real ones.  +
• From childhood to adulthood, Natasha has a …
  From childhood to adulthood, Natasha has always been known as one who never smiles. It's not that she lacks for enjoyment or fulfillment, she has plenty of both. But emotion has no place in decision-making or fulfilling one's duties, and showing any hint of favoritism or personal opinion would jeopardize her work. Rational, stoic, pragmatic, driven and responsible. These are the tenets that make up her unshakable core beliefs. She has spent much of her life buried in books or mediating in disputes big and small. It has given her a firm outlook on life. She has been called cold and aloof, but Natasha has never been cruel or even unkind. She has merely striven to be as fair as possible in all things, no matter how difficult a choice it would be.
  matter how difficult a choice it would be.  +
• From humble beginnings in the deepest of t …
  From humble beginnings in the deepest of the frozen north, Raigner often appears very simple in his visible nature, focused on his tinkerings and carvings more than many other things that are typically held first and foremost. He associates with very few, and seems at least somewhat introverted in comparison to the social climate of Arx.
  n comparison to the social climate of Arx.  +
• From the time she learned to say the word …
  From the time she learned to say the word 'no', Glenys has been a stubborn thing, determined not so much to have her own way in things as to not allow anyone else's way supersede her own. This same trait that caused her family such vexation in her youth hasn't mellowed a bit, but only deepened into well-honed willfulness. Despite, or maybe because, of this stubbornness, she's also intelligent with a whipcrack sort of wit and a sense of mischief that gets her into all sorts of nonsense. Even deeper than that lies a heart that is just as stubborn. She's not the sort that will let it stray once it has a star to fix itself upon.
  ray once it has a star to fix itself upon.  +
• From watchful reserve to a ferocity that b …
  From watchful reserve to a ferocity that blazes, Loelai can be as hot or cold a fire as she likes. Implacable confidence and a brazen way often belie the class innate to her upbringing, but she sometimes lets its glimmer through. True friendship with her is a reach, due more to the casualness of the road than her cynicism--but when earned, her loyalty is to a fault and occasionally her detriment. A streak of brutality drives her raw approach to a fight, whether of the sword or the interpersonal, with a wit that lashes as sharp. Somewhere within it all, though, a young woman with a clarity of mind, an adventure at heart, and hope for an unknowable solace burns bright.
  ope for an unknowable solace burns bright.  +
• Full of energy and wonder for the world, i …
  Full of energy and wonder for the world, it is all the more challenging for this bon vivant to assume the role of a properly meek and demure Thraxian noblewoman. The struggle is real, and it often shows in subconscious gestures of restlessness or barely leashed emotions. Thoughtful compassion battles with the uncanny pragmatism of her household, but loyalty to her family commonly wins out. She holds few ambitions beyond inspiration for new art and acclaim from her peers, happy to merely enjoy life as a redundant daughter of nobility and gifted prodigy of the arts.
  f nobility and gifted prodigy of the arts.  +
• Full of questions and curiosity, she rarel …
  Full of questions and curiosity, she rarely leaves any stone unturned, which is often in conflict with her reserved and demure nature. In conversation she treads carefully, using her wits to navigate uncharted social waters and she is a person that finds it easy to open up, often sharing her unique perspectives and thoughts with others. Her smiles, though rare, are warm and sweet - growing in frequency as she finds her feet.
  rowing in frequency as she finds her feet.  +
• Full warm, genuine smiles, a kindness to a …
  Full warm, genuine smiles, a kindness to all and a desire to do good, Kenna Whitehawk is an idealist at heart. She's more likely to be found cheerfully looking for a solution than she is to give in to despair. She's youthful and energetic, but not quite to the point of buoyancy. She's bright, thoughtfully warm, and effervescent in her youthfulness.
  arm, and effervescent in her youthfulness.  +
• Fun. Frivolous. Kind. Comforting. Motherly …
  Fun. Frivolous. Kind. Comforting. Motherly. The very best of things are all bundled up into one small package. It's not all fun and games, and she knows when to go from being the fun and frivolous type to the kind and comforting sort. She's quick and clever, and seems to have a fairly decent head for business that is only enhanced by the fact that she's very much a people person.
  fact that she's very much a people person.  +
• Gailin is Snarky, cocky, arrogant, brash and abrasive. But he is also caring kind and loving these he keeps down deep.  +
• Galavan is cynical, stubborn, self righteo …
  Galavan is cynical, stubborn, self righteous and dismissive. While he acknowledges and respects the authority of the divine, his respect for his fellow man is tepid at best. However he is a hypocrite, though he would be very critical of others, he will show traits of spite, greed, rage and pride fairly often. He is also not above deciept and manipulation to further his own interests which he will rationalise as the ends justifying the means.
  ionalise as the ends justifying the means.  +
• Galen is a strong man with a strong person …
  Galen is a strong man with a strong personality. He's headstrong when he knows he's in the right, and he is an independent thinker. He'll listen to other people but he's adamant about making his own decisions. He is brave and bold and forthright, but where on others this might come across as bossy and rude, Galen is charming and friendly. He is a civilized man, a man of refined tastes - and a dashing moustache - who is very concerned with doing things the proper way. Like reasonable people. He is still a Prince of Thrax, believing that men should be raised to be strong and warlike, but allowing women to learn to fight and carry arms and lead forces and sail isn't upsetting to him either. In his mind, a man is a man if he can do these things, and whether a woman can or not is irrelevant to the point at hand.
  or not is irrelevant to the point at hand.  +
• Gallows humor can lead to grim determinati …
  Gallows humor can lead to grim determination. Grim determination to guttural laughter and enjoyment of the moment. To try to pin down Julia's personality with one word might leave a person only with: mercurial. Yet that doesn't encompass all of it either. She's steadfast; if she's promised she's going to do something she will. She's true to her word in all things. And she's fast to come to the defense of friends, and equally quick to let them know their failings as she would anyone else.
  w their failings as she would anyone else.  +
• Gareth is a man who has little time or ene …
  Gareth is a man who has little time or energy for beating around a bush. Well, unless a person is tied to that bush and under suspicion of consorting with demons. He is relentless in the pursuit of truth, and to wipe the scourge of darkness from the face of Arvum. For all his fierce and sometimes violent acts in the name of the Inquisition, he gets no joy out of it. It is a duty, a necessity, and not one to revel in. He sees people on the street and catalogues them in their minds, how he would extract information, and what their sins may be. Most people stay away, simply because his scarred body is intimidating. He uses their fear when he must, and hardens his heart to keep him strong. Perhaps saddest of all, he does feel joy, he can still laugh, but it takes a rare person to bring that out of the places he's buried it.
  ing that out of the places he's buried it.  +
• Garnet is the life of the party, and where …
  Garnet is the life of the party, and where there is no party established, he seeks to create one. He is outgoing and friendly, quick to make an accquaintance. He moves through social circles and strata with the ease of a dancer moving through his routine, and finds few people he'll not share a drink and a story with.
  he'll not share a drink and a story with.  +
• Garret is the life of the party, and where …
  Garret is the life of the party, and where there is no party established, he seeks to create one. He is outgoing and friendly, quick to make an accquaintance. He moves through social circles and strata with the ease of a dancer moving through his routine, and finds few people he'll not share a drink and a story with.
  he'll not share a drink and a story with.  +
• Gaspar Velenosa is cheerful, curious and c …
  Gaspar Velenosa is cheerful, curious and carefree. There's no place that he isn't comfortable either in court or out of it. Lust. That encompasses nearly all of Gaspar's drive. Lust for love, excitement, knowledge, intrigue. There is never enough for him, never enough hours in the day to do all that has to be done for someone who will only be satisfied when the world itself is tied around his finger. Gaspar is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades. Seemingly touched by the gods themselves, all that keeps him from turning a passion into a gift...is the newest passion born of tomorrow. How can the voice be mastered with the temptation of a lady on the mind? What chance does diplomacy have with the call to finish that painting?
  ave with the call to finish that painting?  +
• Gaspard is VERY comfortable out on the fie …
  Gaspard is VERY comfortable out on the field, whether he's leading the charge or just participating in the line. Its when you throw him on the social battlefield that he doesn't do so well, and he's not entirely convinced he really should be here and not back out in the field. While he's not CRANKY, his default might be...brooding and quiet.
  his default might be...brooding and quiet.  +
• Gaston is a man terrified of his own tempe …
  Gaston is a man terrified of his own temper. Through most of his life, he lived in self-enforced exile in the hopes that isolation would help grant him control and serenity, and never was able to forget that he could present a terrible danger to those he cared about just by being near them. He found, however, that he truly enjoys the company of others and self-imposed isolation might have been slowly driving him mad, so it was time to try a different tack. He is now determined to be a good noble, someone that can try to overcome his flaws and be a better man, and draw other people together. A man willing to turn the other cheek if it wins compromise and solidarity, he's a natural peacemaker- it wouldn't be urbane and cosmopolitan to say he views it as keeping the peace in a wolfpack, but it's how he thinks.
  ace in a wolfpack, but it's how he thinks.  +
• Gavin is fairly gregarious, and tends to go with the flow. He does, however, have a mean protective streak when it comes to his little sister.  +
• Gawain expects the most from life. Good-hu …
  Gawain expects the most from life. Good-humored and ingenuous, there's a degree to which is vanity and arrogance are charming just because they are so innocent. It's not that he puts himself forward; he expects to already be forward, and is puppyishly hurt on those occasions when he is not. His natural charisma is a not insignificant force, and he has the raw potential to be a good leader someday maybe ... if he can overcome a few of those hardships, like trying to be all things to all men and women, showboating until he falls off the boat, and being fundamentally incapable of refusing a dare ("--what do you mean you don't think I can drink five shots and still hit the target?").
  nk five shots and still hit the target?").  +
• Gehenna knows quite well that she has a wa …
  Gehenna knows quite well that she has a way with words, and is proud of her talent. She's a true believer in the traditionalist values of the Mourning Isles. She's also a skillful diplomat, so she knows better than to go around starting screaming contests or shoving matches. Her unhappiness with the progressive trends of recent years tends to find release in acid-tongued gallows humor. That, and sometimes turning 'a drink with lunch' into 'multiple drinks with lunch.'
  lunch' into 'multiple drinks with lunch.'  +
• Generally a laid-back, easygoing sort of p …
  Generally a laid-back, easygoing sort of person, quick to smile, quick to flirt, and slow to anger, and it can sometimes be a major endeavor to get her to take something seriously. Likes to spend most of her time lying in the sun or in bed, with or without that week's girlfriend, sipping rum and occasionally playing a tune or two. That said, when she does get serious, she commits. Her playful and laid-back demeanor is quickly replaced with a focused, no-nonsense attitude, and the jokes and come-ons cease until the task at hand is dealt with - and then she's right back to getting drunk and laughing, like someone flipped a switch on her back.
  like someone flipped a switch on her back.  +
• Generally amiable and happy go lucky, it's …
  Generally amiable and happy go lucky, it's when challenged that Bron's competitive streak comes to the fore. A former soldier he is fiercely loyal to those who prove worthy of it but views cowadice as the gravest of sins. While he can work with others he is fiercely self reliant, a useful trait in the wilds of the North.
  a useful trait in the wilds of the North.  +
• Generally characterized as gloomy, depress …
  Generally characterized as gloomy, depressed, anhedonic, Helle is a rain cloud of pessimism at the best of times. She can typically be found sulking against a tree somewhere, staring morosely into the distance, or complaining how fast the time flies and how life used to be so much simpler when she was a tree. The working theory is that the woman might be off her rocker. Hardly ever happy, and even when she is, she's still sardonic and a bit cynical. Ironically, Helle actually seems to enjoy being gloomy to an extent and sees it as the essence of her very being. Nevertheless, she seems genuinely appreciative of the effort her friends put forth to cheer her up and does her best to be a true friend in return.
  es her best to be a true friend in return.  +
• Generally embittered by life, Archibald considered none his friend. Too much has been taken from him already.  +
• Generally fun-loving and adventurous, Vern …
  Generally fun-loving and adventurous, Vernan's disposition can change as quickly as the weather at sea. He's charming, he's playful, he's sometimes ruthless, all depending on the situation. While on land, he tends to embrace drinking, carousing, and other unhealthy hobbies. Always up for a party. There's been many a night he's been drug back to his ship after a night of destruction and beligerance. On the other hand, once on a ship, he changes. He knows ships. He becomes focused, efficient, driven. A man who doesn't back down. He's passionate about ships, and the sea is just as intoxicating to him as a mug of ale.
  st as intoxicating to him as a mug of ale.  +
• Generally outgoing and friendly, Rastifer …
  Generally outgoing and friendly, Rastifer is a man of refined tastes preferring to keep to establishments capable of satiating his palate and expectations. While at times he can be found in larger parties generally off to the side forming business relationships with the other nobles present, he shines in closer atmospheres where he can watch and interact with everyone.
  e he can watch and interact with everyone.  +
• Generally reserved, but becomes animated a …
  Generally reserved, but becomes animated and passionate when discussing philosophy and theology. Seeks to unveil the world's wonders, as these reveal the handiwork of the gods. Is quick to gain companionship along his travels, but true friendship is not something given away so easily. Wry sense of wit.
  ng given away so easily. Wry sense of wit.  +
• Generally taciturn and seemingly devoid of …
  Generally taciturn and seemingly devoid of a sense of humor, Agnarr keeps largely to himself, at least on the surface, pragmatically earning his coin through the profession of arms. He expresses a deep faith in the spirits and an unyielding nature: his appearance is apt, considering his temperament.
  rance is apt, considering his temperament.  +
• Generous but not necessarily kind. Loving …
  Generous but not necessarily kind. Loving but not precisely warm. Amanda is an oddity. Often, she smiles and laughs and shows open affection, but just as often she's cool and distant. The latter speaks more to her actual persona. As a child, Amanda was quiet and withdrawn. She'd often interact with others only when it was necessary, or she had some great desire. She was more often reading or drawing or "playing" with her dolls (which included making them wait in line and scolding them for their rude behavior and impiety). But as an adult, she learned the value in socialization and how a display of empathy can be much more effective than an explanation of cold logic. It does not mean she's any less cold and logical at her core, nor does it make her caring smile fake. She simply offers to a situation what she believes is needed. After all, what's the harm of in putting on a bit of a show if it helps push someone toward acting properly and piously? Of course, those that know her closest will surely see that, outside of a necessary situation the woman is nothing if not impassive.
  ion the woman is nothing if not impassive.  +
• Gentle and soft spoken often thought of as a touch meek.  +
• Gentle with a cool wit, Lady Odile Nightgo …
  Gentle with a cool wit, Lady Odile Nightgold's bedside manner is colored with an all too often under-appreciated dark humor. Still, the young woman's aura of unshakable self-confidence and contagious nonaggression cannot be matched for putting the infirmed at ease... and getting everybody else out of her way.
  and getting everybody else out of her way.  +
• Gentle, quiet, ingenuous. Elora prefers th …
  Gentle, quiet, ingenuous. Elora prefers the company of animals, knowing them to be open and honest, never causing her to guess their intentions. The woman has a harder time when it comes to opening up and trusting people. However, once you have her trust, you have a friend for life. She will protect the people that she loves with all of her ferocity. A kitten's ferocity, but ferocity nonetheless.
  tten's ferocity, but ferocity nonetheless.  +
• Genuine in all he does, it seems almost as …
  Genuine in all he does, it seems almost as if Ainsley cannot lie. In truth he simply prefers not to. Finding the pressure of being a political body from his family too much he tends to seek other paths while still doing the Grayson name proud. Politics, lying, and intrigue is far too much effort and work. He would rather throw himself into exhausting physical labor than have to remember what web has been weaved. He would rather be a protector than a rule. There is honor, he finds, in being the guard and the knight. Ainsley takes a straight forward approach to most things. His moods may be mecurial at times but they are all genuine and honest, to be otherwise is too much work.
  honest, to be otherwise is too much work.  +
• Geralt is as tough as the Everwinter, but …
  Geralt is as tough as the Everwinter, but at least he is not as bitterly cold. He's spilled enough blood and watched enough of his own men be returned to the Wheel that he does everything in his power now to love life in excess - he eats too much, drinks too much, gambles away too much of his money, and thoroughly enjoys every second of every day that he still walks among the living. He has a fierce love of the North and a passionate loyalty for the men and women who have offered to lay down their lives in service, forming strong and often unbreakable bonds with those he considers his friends and allies. But for all the things Geralt is, there are many things he isn't - and one of those things is charming. In fact. he is severely lacking in the refined polish of nobility, having spent the time that might have been saved for etiquette lessons on honing his skill with the blade.
  essons on honing his skill with the blade.  +
• Gerard epitomizes the uncommon virtue of t …
  Gerard epitomizes the uncommon virtue of the common man, regarding himself simply as a soldier who left his common roots to answer the call to arms. With a strong sense of duty, he's never sought after glory or fame, instead feeling as though the honors he's been given are simply a reflection of fulfilling his duty as a Telmar armsman. The man is plain-spoken, polite, and compassionate; an honest worker's demeanor with a soldier's sense of purpose. Gerard approaches his role as a teacher with a clear passion for the subject matter, presenting the difficult realities of combat with a practiced grace produced through the crucible of experience. He knows the seriousness of the dances he teaches, and is willing to be resented for being insistent as a teacher in order to ensure his pupils know the proper steps.
  o ensure his pupils know the proper steps.  +
• Gerry is a hard man, ruthless and without …
  Gerry is a hard man, ruthless and without scruples, who will do just about anything if it's made worth his while. When his temper takes him there's a darkness in it, an embittered hate against the world and his lot in it. He has a shrewd mind, cunning, and for a common trader he is uncommonly educated. When the going is good, though, he is generosity itself, showering everybody around him with the spoils of his good luck. He will make a fortune, spend a fortune, the work his ass off to make another just so he can squander it away again.
  her just so he can squander it away again.  +
• Gesa is always the life of the party. She …
  Gesa is always the life of the party. She enjoys the pleasant aspects of living. Good drink, good company, and good times are her priorities. That isn't to say she isn't capable of hard work. She absolutely is. How else could she afford to gamble and drink near constantly in her spare time? Her labor is expended only for the pursuit of revelry. She is impulsive, and she rarely stays still or in one place for very long. She likes having a good time, and if you're a downer she will try to turn your frown upside down with partying. She is generous when it comes to having a good time. After all, if it works to keep her sadness at bay surely it should work for you?
  ness at bay surely it should work for you?  +
• Gianna has a sharp blade and a sharp tongu …
  Gianna has a sharp blade and a sharp tongue. Both are employed in her defense. She is not a soft-hearted girl; she knows what she wants and she will do what she needs to do to get it. Ruthless? Maybe. Gianna comes across as cool, maybe even aloof; that just means the rare displays of charm or emotion are all the more puissant. Even when she's smiling, she's just a little guarded.
  he's smiling, she's just a little guarded.  +
• Gifted with an infectious spirit of charmi …
  Gifted with an infectious spirit of charming wiles and sultry stares, there was very little that seemed to break the carefree exterior, pleasant companionship found in those ranging from low to high birth - for weren't they all slaves to the Wheel? Every smile was a serpentine suggestion to beckon one closer, the plunge of absinthe flecked gaze was evocatively familiar in the way it lingered too long on any particular person, as if foretelling some prophecy that had only been revealed to Ophira herself. All in all, she was a calculating individual whose mind was always a step ahead - ready for any storm. Whether it be the thunder of applause as her voice graces the ears of many, or the gale that comes her way in the midst of oceanic warfare.
  s her way in the midst of oceanic warfare.  +
• Gilbert is a man of simple pleasures, he e …
  Gilbert is a man of simple pleasures, he enjoys good drink, pretty women and a comfortable spot to rest at night. His wry, often sarcastic humor and pessimistic outlook which combined with the man's expertise in the art of sloth can lend to a rather negative perception of the man to those who only know him at a glance. At his core though he is dedicated and unendingly loyal to those who manage to earn it.
  ngly loyal to those who manage to earn it.  +
• Gildaren is friendly and often talkative, …
  Gildaren is friendly and often talkative, but frequently taking long moments of contemplative thought. A life of travels has offered him wisdom, which he's prone to saying is a burden to bear, but an honor to offer to others. His empathy and characteristic patience are broken only for those who he deems deliberately sinister or purposely foolish.
  eliberately sinister or purposely foolish.  +
• Gilroy Grayhope is engaging, friendly and …
  Gilroy Grayhope is engaging, friendly and convivial. Always smiling, always with a joke, so damn friendly one might miss that he has no friends. He doesn't let people getting close, cutting them off entirely if they do. But for everyone else? Gilroy's a man with an answer for everything, a story for every situation and a lie for every question.
  ry situation and a lie for every question.  +
• Gio diMalvici has the refinement of an int …
  Gio diMalvici has the refinement of an intelligent, educated man, but he also has an ascerbic, devil-may-care charm that keeps him from looking entirely aristocratic. A honed political sense lets him move with ease through many walks of life, from the Lowers where he buys the haze that he uses to control the pain in his back (and also uses because haze is fun) all the way to the most rarified halls of power. In all places, his manner is generally laconic, his banter is quick, and his sense of humor is always, always dry. But Gio's cutting wit sometimes cuts too deep, especially when it's directed at someone he genuinely doesn't like. Words can be weapons, and looks can be poison, and Gio diMalvici is an expert wielder of both.
  io diMalvici is an expert wielder of both.  +
• Giorgio is a man of practicality, ambition …
  Giorgio is a man of practicality, ambition, passion, loyalty, and utter creativity. Where others without his ability to see the world the way he does might not see an opportunity he is already finding ways to turn it into another. There is a cool, collected air of calm around him that is practically unshakeable. When one comes from a family as distinguished as his own, it's quite easy to forget that he is not a member of the Peerage and is in fact a prodigal for his refinement and poise. Very rarely when pushed far enough one might be unlucky enough to see the man's dark temper.
  lucky enough to see the man's dark temper.  +
• Gisele isn't shy, not exactly. She maintai …
  Gisele isn't shy, not exactly. She maintains an interest in other people that was seeded during her training as an acolyte of Vellichor. But she is a gentle creature; some might even call her too soft or too tender for the world. A retiring and unpresuming woman, she is most comfortable when at home, surrounded by the books she loves and illuminates.
  ed by the books she loves and illuminates.  +
• Giulio is, at heart, the epitome of the ur …
  Giulio is, at heart, the epitome of the urbane politician. He never relies on vulgarity and maintains a certain degree of composure at all times. He tends towards a wry sort of humor -- a sort of humor that descends into the sardonic with ease. Cultured. Urbane. Cool. All of these apply well to the man.
  Cool. All of these apply well to the man.  +
• Glenn has a naive approach to the world, h …
  Glenn has a naive approach to the world, he is not dumb. He is reasonably well read however he likes to ignore the world around him when it suits him. He see's the fun in life, the people he'll interact with and relationships he will form. He doesn't want to impress his parents - or anybody. He has no motive, he has no goals. He doesn't even know if he wants to become a knight, he just thinks it's something he's supposed to be doing - so he tries to do it.
  pposed to be doing - so he tries to do it.  +
• Glister is intelligent and well spoken. He …
  Glister is intelligent and well spoken. He is quick with a joke and smiles easily and often. He moves with a poise and grace that seem to stand in opposition to wealth of knowledge. Glister's charm and wit win him friends easily. This combined with his in depth understanding and contemplation of the world allow him to create and maintain lasting friendships.
  o create and maintain lasting friendships.  +
• Godric is dry, sardonic, and edgy. He has …
  Godric is dry, sardonic, and edgy. He has seen it all, man, and frankly, he's too old for this shit. An old country doctor with a slightly bad attitude but a heart of gold beneath that craggy exterior, what he hasn't seen gives him a headache; he'll take it in stride, but mysteries give him a bellyache; he's a kvetcher, a complainer, but he'll knuckle down and get it done. He badgers his patients to take care of themselves, because like many men cursed with compassion, he cares too much; he'll be rude about it because he doesn't have time to guard feelings when there's work to be done. Will the patient live, Doc? How would he know, he's not a psychic. Facts beat feelings every time.
  a psychic. Facts beat feelings every time.  +
• Gossip tells of headstrong child who grew …
  Gossip tells of headstrong child who grew into a wilful, difficult youth, curious to a fault and with a talent for getting herself into trouble. She disappeared from public view amidst rumours of some severe accident and is now just venturing back into society, seemingly much changed.
  back into society, seemingly much changed.  +
• Grace, elegance, energy and verve: these c …
  Grace, elegance, energy and verve: these combine, courtier-like, in Raya. Empathetic and warm, vivacious and bright, dedicated to aesthetics and a lover of fine things, she wishes for nothing more than to grow in the eyes of the public, to be a central figure for the Faith, to be _someone_. To perform dramatically would feed her heart and soul, to expand creatively would delight her mind and hands. She wants to be loved, and she gives freely of herself. But her everlasting drive will always be recognition. The thirst for identity runs deep, and hers may prove hard to quench.
  s deep, and hers may prove hard to quench.  +
• Gracious, decorus, serene. Not a wallflowe …
  Gracious, decorus, serene. Not a wallflower. Lora carries herself with gravitas, a stately reserve that some mistake for shyness, at their expense. She plays the innocent well, relying on the perception of herself as a bit of a backwater ingenue to disarm opponents. But she is neither meek nor innocent. There is iron under her skin and a quick mind backing each turn of words that has made her a negotiator of some renown.
  has made her a negotiator of some renown.  +
• Grady is an easygoing man, gregarious and …
  Grady is an easygoing man, gregarious and socially adept. He's very good at making small talk and never seems to mind it - he's the life of the party and the guy who's not afraid to look a little silly if it breaks the ice. Genial and pleasant, he sometimes surprises people by how well he reads a situation, and he prides himself on compromising and finding common ground in many situations, not just diplomatic ones.
  many situations, not just diplomatic ones.  +
• Grazia is dry and sharp as a merlot, and c …
  Grazia is dry and sharp as a merlot, and could be compared to such a wine in other ways: she is elegant, powerful, and stands up to anyone. She also has expensive taste, with a deep enjoyment of luxury for its own sake as well as representative of status. Quick and powerfully intelligent, she has a sharply honed sense of justice that she is capable of tempering with a fierce pragmatism. Though she is not without warmth or affection, she tends to shield these qualities beneath a fortified reserve of strength.
  s beneath a fortified reserve of strength.  +
• Graziella can be pleasant company to those …
  Graziella can be pleasant company to those around her, but there is always a certain fakeness to her niceties. It is rare for someone to grab her full attention, and those people are often intense, passionate and have something to say. Life is short and there is an unsatiable craving within Graziella to live it in non-ordinary fashion, even if it might make it shorter. She will always bring a book to the Assembly of Peers and in general parties in Arx are not to her liking. At her best Graziella enjoys a little bit of chaos and bite to things, at her worst she is self-destructive in her pursuit of something that makes her feel alive. Her family is a particular subject. She loves House Pravus deeply, and their larger than life style suits her perfectly. She inserts herself in their lives like she needs to consume her relatives, learning about them as she does to anyone whom she finds interesting, but in the end Graziella is a poor servant: she often needs their succor more than she provides herself. For some reason the woman cannot help but want to fill a void, and although she can control herself, the wyrm within her cannot be held back forever.
  rm within her cannot be held back forever.  +
• Gregarious and free-spirited, there is lit …
  Gregarious and free-spirited, there is little that gets Lore down for long. She lives for adventure and travel and making a few coins doing it. Outgoing and friendly, occasionally a bit crass or uncouth; Lore loves a good story, a good drink, or a good fight in any particular order. Conversely, she also appreciates those quiet times that let her indulge her artistic urges, charting the seas, creating maps of the known world. Imagining up new ones to make maps for.
  . Imagining up new ones to make maps for.  +
• Gregarious to a fault, one might say. Enyo …
  Gregarious to a fault, one might say. Enyo loves having people around, she loves being in a crowd, and often spends just a little too long in conversations when some might have already moved on. She is friendly, and potentially hasn't ever met someone that she wasn't willing to talk to, whether she likes them or not. But in contrast to that, she is capable of silence as well given the right circumstances, and doesn't seem to need to fill the air with chatter when the time is not right. Thoughtful and careful with words more often than not, but at the same time unafraid to speak up in defense of self, others, or a cause she finds dear. Enyo is also a person who can shift easily between warmth and kindness to cool aloofness given the situation. And when she is particularly riled she also possesses a stubborn streak that often gives itself with a set of her jaw or a sardonic lift of her an eyebrow.
  jaw or a sardonic lift of her an eyebrow.  +
• Gregarious, and outgoing off the battlefie …
  Gregarious, and outgoing off the battlefield, Asger doesn't put much heed on the social niceties of high society, preferring simple courtesy when he can get away with it. Drawn to the randomness of chance, he is drawn to games of luck and the adrenaline that comes with gambling.
  d the adrenaline that comes with gambling.  +
• Gregory is a friendly and welcoming person …
  Gregory is a friendly and welcoming person, happy to hear your troubles and provide some comfort. Which is to say that he carefully pays attention to your body language, choses his words with care and guides you down a conversational path that ends up here he wants it to. This isn't to say that he is a manipulative bastard, but it does help him with talking people around to see things from other points of views, getting everyone on the same page, and generally making progress. He genuinely does care about people and want to aim for their betterment, it is just that sometimes, he thinks he knows better than them what they need.
  he knows better than them what they need.  +
• Grievously wounded by war and irretrievabl …
  Grievously wounded by war and irretrievably soured by betrayal, there are few who would count Miriemi amongst their friends. Long days of begging for coins on the streets have done little to restore her faith in the human race. Spiky and defensive, lost in a land far from her ancestral home, it's little wonder she no longer holds onto any of the ideals of glory, honour, and war which she once did.
  glory, honour, and war which she once did.  +
• Griffin is someone who was never meant for …
  Griffin is someone who was never meant for battle, but only found that out the hard way. The things he did and saw in the conflict over Redreef Shores haunt him. Rather than forging him into a soldier, his time on the battlefield ruptured his sense of self. He still holds on to his old passions: art, music, painting, literature, and most especially poetry, and possesses an endless curiosity for stories, tales, and legends. Even at his most morose, beauty sustains him.
  n at his most morose, beauty sustains him.  +
• Grim and brooding, Lothar is a man given t …
  Grim and brooding, Lothar is a man given to long silences and bleak reflection, few words and swift action preferred over what he considers to be useless small talk. Cityfolk meeting him for the first time might be struck by his near-complete lack of consideration for manners or etiquette, and a sense of humor that is best described as black and belonging to the gallows. Beneath the surface, he's a man that has nearly been crushed by the weight of the loss and pain he has had to endure in his life, and yet there's a fiery core that refuses to be quenched. Hand in hand is a deeply egalitarian perspective that drives him to help those who can't help themselves, and those who suffer most find him to be surprisingly kind and empathetic despite his gruff exterior.
  and empathetic despite his gruff exterior.  +
• Grim determination is the core of the man. …
  Grim determination is the core of the man. Where once there was a man who loved life and all parts of it, content with what the Gods had graced him with there is now a man that has given himself over wholly to the Gods. There are still bits and pieces of the old man in there, a man with a ready smile, who loved to laugh, and who didn't take himself to seriously but they are harder to find now, only showing up amongst those he is close to. The loss of his entire life has created a great emptyness within him that he has filled with Faith and the word of the Gods but there is a part of him that is still empty, that the Gods alone cannot fill. He has learned to live with it, but it bothers him that Faith is not entirely, wholly, enough. Maybe one day he will find what fills that empty space again. Perhaps.
  hat fills that empty space again. Perhaps.  +
• Growing up the youngest daughter in the Du …
  Growing up the youngest daughter in the Ducal line, she grew up knowing that she did not really need to be concerned with learning the ins and outs of being a Countess. As a result of this she was always able to do and learn about the things she was passionate about. Which wasmostly history, and exploring. She also grew up and became a rather conservative personality. Given her orthodox beliefs and hyper-focus on her interests, she can often come off as rather aloof, which often results in her feeling the need to be overly kind when she gets the chance, as she is rather self-conscious and often worried that everyone thinks she is mean and cold.
  that everyone thinks she is mean and cold.  +
• Growing up under the domineering influence …
  Growing up under the domineering influence of a powerful parental figure has left Valerian under-equipped where the real world is concerned. Social anxiety leaves him fussy and bashful; he experiences spikes of fear when plunging into unfamiliar situations, and for him, almost all situations are unfamiliar! Accustomed as he is to the quiet sanctuary of the seaside estate of his childhood, chaos is by far his greatest obstacle. Those select few individuals fortuitous enough to get close to Valerian discover in him a loyal and deeply affectionate friend. Valerian's sensitive nature allows him unique insights into the inner lives of those he cares about. At the same time, anyone who has earned his trust finds out that the reticent young man, who can barely be induced to say a few words upon first meeting, sometimes won't stop asking questions. An omnivorous consumer of knowledge, he's interested in whatever his friends are interested in, and will talk late into the night about literally any subject!
  nto the night about literally any subject!  +
• Gruff and aloof, Cai is a man who prefers …
  Gruff and aloof, Cai is a man who prefers the great outdoors to confines of city life. A man of means, anything he's needed, he's done by barter and trading, living off nature and the woods. While he might be rough around the edges and having to live in a city has done nothing for that, he's at the very least someone dependable, even if most of his opinions are laced with a certain degree of sarcasm. He's practical, and while he'll offer a helping hand, it doesn't mean he won't grouse a bit for having to do so.
  he won't grouse a bit for having to do so.  +
• Gruff and serious, Ahrsen does not take cr …
  Gruff and serious, Ahrsen does not take crap from anyone, noble and commoner alike. He is not overly friendly with anyone, strangers will betray you and friends are even more likely to do so. The big man is all about intimidation, size and speaking few words. This Laconic attitude serves him well, allowing him time to negotiate conversations and to avoid conflict. Despite his size and rough exterior, he is not rash or quick to anger.
  xterior, he is not rash or quick to anger.  +
• Gruff and swaggering, always ready with a …
  Gruff and swaggering, always ready with a sarcastic joke or for another drink, Naomi is, on the surface, one of the guys. She was her best self in the days when she was calling herself Nathan, and she's more comfortable in that masculine role now, compensating for her sex by being more of a man than most of the men around her. Like most from the Isles, she hides her sense of failure and her insecurities behind thick armor, and has a hard time letting people in. Those insecurities are slowly devouring her from within; she thinks she has a lot to prove, and might go as far as to take suicidal risks just for a chance to redeem herself... even if she dies doing it.
  deem herself... even if she dies doing it.  +
• Gruff, rough and tumble, cynical: Salvator …
  Gruff, rough and tumble, cynical: Salvatore was never a particularly typical Lycene gentleman. He is not entirely without subtlety. Rather, he possesses enough of it to know when it is appropriate to dispense with it and when it is not. War and blood and death have marked him repeatedly, and trust is not a commodity with which he is hasty. The soft gooey center at the middle of this hard candy shell is, of course, his love for his daughter and his deep need to provide for his family. He has a weak spot for other young people as well that may not be that difficult for others to exploit.
  t be that difficult for others to exploit.  +
• Gruff, short-tempered, and utterly devoted …
  Gruff, short-tempered, and utterly devoted to his craft, Dag sometimes has a hard time building relationships; a fact that doesn't seem to bother him overly much. That said, if someone does manage to crack through his stern exterior, he's loyal to a fault and always willing to lend a helping hand; even if his help tends to come with a liberal dusting of insults and muttered curses. More stubborn than a mule, Dag never compromises his values or ideals, which has often led to friendship-ending fights or trouble with those in possession of misplaced authority. Perhaps the brightest spark in Dag's generally pretty rocky personality is his absolute love for his craft. On the rare few times the man ever really cracks a smile, it's usually caused by genuine praise for his work or appreciation of another's.
  for his work or appreciation of another's.  +
• Guarded and careful among strangers, yet c …
  Guarded and careful among strangers, yet cheerful and enthusiastic among his shipmates. There is a glint in his eye when faraway lands are mentioned. He enjoys peace and quiet, but his natural curiosity makes him seek out for secrets and gossip when able. While not easy to anger, he has a certain sense of independence and pride gained while journeying at sea.
  and pride gained while journeying at sea.  +
• Guilbert is a very reserved person, not du …
  Guilbert is a very reserved person, not due to his lack of things to talk about. He never looks calm and almost always is showing off some type of nervous tick,be it as simple as nail-biting to bouts of sweating and troubled breathing. It could be assumed he is an agoraphobe due to the level of unease he seems to be at in large public places. A tightly wound, serious man who shows nothing on the surface.
  ious man who shows nothing on the surface.  +
• Guinevere's mind is floaty at best. There' …
  Guinevere's mind is floaty at best. There's nothing more striking about her than her ability to be completely vacant even in the midst of conversation. Despite this, she maintains a consistent and infectious aura of reverential contentness about her that instills a simple love for life.
  her that instills a simple love for life.  +
• Gunnar is generally just what he seems to …
  Gunnar is generally just what he seems to be, the stoic and hard bitten veteran of too many battles. Between his gruff voice, his tendency to prefer action over words, and the odd habit of frowning when pleased and offering smiles that fail to reach his eyes when not, he can be a hard man to get to know. All of this tends to conceal the man's intelligence, honor, and wit - none of which should be underestimated.
  - none of which should be underestimated.  +
• Gustave is the very incarnation of the Bla …
  Gustave is the very incarnation of the Blackram folk hero: a practical, unassuming, and laconic counterweight to the chivalrous ideals of the Valardin lieges. Often mistaken for an overlarge squire or a chronically misplaced serf, Gustave has done little to dissuade others from their preconceptions. This should not be confused for reservation or a lack of social grace: he simply allows others who want to fill gaps in conversation do so out of personal preference and to better know the situation at hand. He approaches life as a counterpuncher: a mild and pleasant figure all too quickly turning into an avalanche of activity and purpose at the right stimulus. Whether it be in cleaning up the messes of others or to take advantage of an overstepping rival, Gustave is a creature of extremes: he destroys or he lives and let live. In between is a dangerous place that he would rather not visit.
  rous place that he would rather not visit.  +
• Gwenys is a warrior in the garbings of a k …
  Gwenys is a warrior in the garbings of a knight. She guards her honor and she fights evil, but any pretenses of etiquette and decorum are incidental at best with the young woman. In most other respects, one would be excused to think she is a very, very bad Princess. Gwenys is free-spirited and bold, always in motion, and can't last a full sermon of the Faith without passing out or groaning about how long the thing is. If anyone is tending to a broken arm during a family feast it will most likely be her. Uncomfortable in the halls of power, be it in Sanctum or Arx, her favorite ambiences are out in the open fields of the Oathlands, and although she may be caught wearing a dress, Gwenys is never without her sword. The more rough and tumble a situation is, the more to Gwenys' liking it becomes.
  is, the more to Gwenys' liking it becomes.  +
• Habitually constant in her frame and postu …
  Habitually constant in her frame and posture is a ready violence barely contained. When she focuses her attention to a task, her stormy gray eyes snap with a fierce sharpness; the intense look of a raptor as it spots prey. When she speaks it's with a similar tense energy, and she has a habit of gesticulating expressively with calloused, scarred hands.
  xpressively with calloused, scarred hands.  +
• Hadrian has crafted his public persona the …
  Hadrian has crafted his public persona the way a playwright creates a character, and he has been honing and playing it more than half his life. He is a philanthropist and playboy, loved by Southport's commons for his incorrigible habits as much as his public works. Some wonder if his playful demeanor masks cruelty, for he ruthlessly punishes malfeasance in his government. The true Hadrian Malvici encompasses kindness and cruelty both. He keeps his friends and enemies off-balance, rarely reveals his true motivations, and relishes being larger-than-life. He is a textbook example that over time you often become what you at first pretended to be. If he didn't enjoy himself so much, that might disturb him.
  y himself so much, that might disturb him.  +
• Hamamor is usually reserved when it comes …
  Hamamor is usually reserved when it comes to conversation, but often he never is in the situation where conversation is wanted or necessary. He hides in the shadows to avoid confrontation and only acts to survive - which is where his skills in thieving and hiding stem from. It has also been rumoured that he can hold himself in a fight; but nobody has returned from a confrontation with him to uphold this claim.
  nfrontation with him to uphold this claim.  +
• Hamish is a man prone to biding his time, …
  Hamish is a man prone to biding his time, listening silently, then making his point using as many damn words as he feels like. He's not one for idle chatter, but he's also not one to sit by and keep his thoughts to himself. He is also not shy about letting people know when he's done with a conversation or when he's disinterested in a topic or opinion. He can occasionally be abrupt and sometimes demonstrates a point of view that makes it a little difficult to tell where he's coming from. One might call him eccentric, except he's generally comes across as too grounded for such a description.
  ss as too grounded for such a description.  +
• Hammar wants to make those he considers hi …
  Hammar wants to make those he considers his 'family' or 'bosses' happy. Those who are in this widely varied classification are practically without the ability to do wrong. People on the other side of the pillow, well Hammar has had too many wrongs done to him and often and easily falls into a rage. This rage is often triggered by his misunderstanding of what people are telling him, or not understanding what they mean with their actions. Hammar is a violent person when he feels as if he is the butt end of a joke, and being a large man, this can be a dangerous situation.
  ge man, this can be a dangerous situation.  +
• Hana is a study in contrasts, in many ways …
  Hana is a study in contrasts, in many ways. She has an imaginative mind, which is turned to unusual and striking designs in her weaponsmithing work. Despite this, she has no desire to travel any more, preferring to stay to areas that feel comfortable and familiar when left to her own devices. She wants her crafts to be recognized, but she prefers to keep herself out of the spotlight. She's an independent young woman with a ready smile for new acquaintances, but she's also a conversational chameleon; as time goes on, she tends to find herself mimicing some of the speech patterns and mannerisms of those she's interacting with. With someone friendly and casual, she'll be friendly and casual. Formal? She'll speak formally. Aggressive posturing? She may well get up in their face. It's almost unconscious.
  p in their face. It's almost unconscious.  +
• Happy go lucky. Happy go lucky into people …
  Happy go lucky. Happy go lucky into peoples houses in the middle of the night, just to see the nice things they have. Cheerful. Cheerfully taking a few things here and there - not enough to leave someone destitute. Charitable. After ensuring that there's enough for him, there's enough for others. It's all about sharing, and caring. Because nobody higher up really does.
  ing. Because nobody higher up really does.  +
• Hardwicke is a difficult man. He has a cle …
  Hardwicke is a difficult man. He has a clear, strong moral compass, but it's shrouded by a social gruffness and a habitual prickliness that makes him difficult to get to know. He trends strongly to quiet reserve with a long-boiling sort of temper that is quite dangerous when it explodes. He is fiercely loyal with an unwavering sense of duty, but his high standards of behavior make him unforgiving to those who fall short, and his judgment of others can come swift and harsh. As a parent, he is tempered by his much more friendly, free-spirited wife, but his children have still been raised with a long list of expectations.
  n raised with a long list of expectations.  +
• Harlan embodies the spirit of the Ashford …
  Harlan embodies the spirit of the Ashford family; he is adventurous, brave, bold, and daring. An avid hunter, Harlan is in his element in the great outdoors, with leather armor, a bow, and a hunting falcon his only allies against the savagery of nature. Unfortunately for Harlan, he is not simply a representative of the Ashford family, but the heir, and as such, much of the time he could be spending under the open sky is instead allotted to the business of running Ashford Keep.
  d to the business of running Ashford Keep.  +
• Harmon both thinks and speaks a mile a min …
  Harmon both thinks and speaks a mile a minute. He constantly glances around himself both alone and during conversation with others, and is prone to tangents or obsessively focusing on certain things that capture his attentions for reasons he can only mumble in distraction. His sense of humor is, to put it politely, "inappropriate". He's also prone to laughter at jokes only he understands. For all of his frustrating qualities, however, one thing cannot be denied: His spark of genius is more like an inferno, and his tenacity is as iron-glad as his will. No maliciousness can be attributed to him, and if his attention can be seized and focused then he's always willing to help those who ask. However, certain topics will cause him to suddenly stop talking and leave as if he just remembered the most important thing in the world seconds ago.
  important thing in the world seconds ago.  +
• Harper is aware she doesn't look like a wa …
  Harper is aware she doesn't look like a warrior, but she is content to let her enemies make the mistake of underestimating her. What she lacks in experience she makes up for in sheer will, and an outright refusal to give up on herself and those she cares about. She is far from stoic, but keeps a level head on her shoulders and does not usually exhibit reckless behavior. In many ways she is still discovering who she is, but she has a good idea of what she does not wish to be.
  good idea of what she does not wish to be.  +
• Has a really easy going personality, usual …
  Has a really easy going personality, usually really laid back. However when he's excited or angry he can be very overpowering. Because of this trait he usually likes to lay back and listen to other people talk and think very well before talking. He also can be very annoying because he likes to joke around and not take conversations seriously. He's a jokester to a fault sometimes, and can be very annoying to deal with.
  es, and can be very annoying to deal with.  +
• Haven is a bit shy and reserved, but also …
  Haven is a bit shy and reserved, but also cares a lot for her loved ones and friends. She is aware of her musical talent, but she strives to use it to make other people happy, not to brag and get any real recognition for it. Sure, she wouldn't mind being recognized for what she loves, but it is not a priority. She views the people in her life as a priority and makes it her goal to make their lives brighter, whether it is with music or her general company. She loves nice things, but will not scheme or manipulate to get them. She may be in the noble class, but she keeps the thought in her mind to never take advantage of others.
  er mind to never take advantage of others.  +
• Having seen what discipline and training c …
  Having seen what discipline and training can do for a military unit, Conrad makes no apologies to his units for being a relentless hardass when it comes to drilling. Off duty, the man is still stern, but mainly as an example to live up to, not as an abusive slavedriver. Not much of a drinker, Conrad prefers other diversions off-duty... thought he is fine with lightweight stuff on vacation.
  s fine with lightweight stuff on vacation.  +
• Having spent most of his teen and adult li …
  Having spent most of his teen and adult life by himself, Nabok feels more at home among pines and lakes and mountains than among fellow men. Nabok shies away from social settings, and stays quiet unless speaking is absolutely necessary. Others therefore have a tendency to see him as both a bit arrogant and dumb, even if that is not true. He has a sense of justice that could be considered admirable, and will rise to the occation if he encounters injustice, escpecially against nature and the creatures who live there.
  t nature and the creatures who live there.  +
• He doesn't want to be in Arx. The city is …
  He doesn't want to be in Arx. The city is huge, smells of rats and urine, and sits half the world away from his home, where at any moment, a new battle could start without him. Moody and mercurial, on his better days he takes amusement in the unfamiliar world around him, showing good humor and wit. On his bad days, everything is irritating. He is comfortable with motion, and grows restless when kept still and idle.
  d grows restless when kept still and idle.  +
• He is a man of rare smiles, though he is n …
  He is a man of rare smiles, though he is not without humor. He is simply wary, and guarded, aware that attack might come at any time, often when least expected. Despite his proclivity towards gruffness, his is a generous heart, a protector of all things innocent. He would be the last to say he is a good man, but those that know him speak of his loyalty to family, to Compact and to the gods.
  lty to family, to Compact and to the gods.  +
• He is a pragmatic survivalist with a sense …
  He is a pragmatic survivalist with a sense of honor, a deep respect for nature and it's gifts, and generally easy-going socially. Known to carouse at times he does have a good head on his shoulders as well and tends to avoid conflicts when he can, but isn't above it if the situation or job calls for it. He has a strong protective instinct when it comes to those he is close to, and prefers to avoid situations and jobs that are more trouble than they are worth if he can help it.
  ble than they are worth if he can help it.  +
• He is a risk taker at his core, and wagers …
  He is a risk taker at his core, and wagers of all kinds thrill him. His moods swing with his fortunes. When he's bust, he's anxious, fast-talking with the sharp edge of desperation to all his actions. When he's flush, he is all charm and confidence, gregarious and generous with coin and compliments. Whatever his circumstances, he is a man who enjoys life, as even when he's low, he never seems to doubt that he's just one risky wager away from Fortune's favor.
  one risky wager away from Fortune's favor.  +
• He is a simple man, of pleasure and vice. …
  He is a simple man, of pleasure and vice. But those vices are linked to the sea, and his body drawn it as if lead by a magnet, not able to stay on land for very long. But when he is on land, he is talkative, sharing stories of distance lands, and pleasure found there, adventures and the sights. His second vice is that of a good drink, and a good chance to explore the world. Getting him in trouble more than once giving his impatient nature, and his ability to jump first, think in the after. But when he stops long enough to think, he desires to bring great honor to his father
  desires to bring great honor to his father  +
• He is as charming and dashing as he is str …
  He is as charming and dashing as he is strong. One may even say there is not an arrogant bone in his body. And he sees to always be brimming with optimism and full of life. However sometimes he can be a bit stubborn and stuck in some of his ways. And he is quite passionate about what he believes in and tends to bottle away if anything is bothering him.
  bottle away if anything is bothering him.  +
• He is fun and goofy on the surface. Under …
  He is fun and goofy on the surface. Under the waves though a man that wants to be safe and in control lurks with his own amended. Trying to position himself in the right light to get ahead in life. The goal is to have a life that is easy without much effort need for he feels he has been through enough trials and tribulation.
  een through enough trials and tribulation.  +
• He is kind and considerate. The even-tempered man is loyal and honest. A hard man but fair. Loyal. Unquestionably loyal.  +
• He is of commoner origin, but it is diffic …
  He is of commoner origin, but it is difficult to tell. Bedivere is a gentleman, a man of honor, and an intelligent man with few vices and considerable patience. Age and experience has tempered his optimism and idealism, but he still believes with skill and courage his men can do anything. He clearly cares about those under his command, but is willing to use them boldly if necessary. As a former commander of one of House Bislands most decorated cavalry squadrons, his skill on the battlefield is formidable. He constantly rethinks his plans to offset changes in circumstances, errors made by his commanders, or his orders being disobeyed. He is not rigidly attached to any plan if another will achieve his goal. When the odds are against him, he may make chancy and daring decisions, sometimes breaking with conventional combat tactics when time is against him. He is an attentive and responsible father, and the future of his children is his primary reason behind joining House Grayson. Bedivere has a notable distrust of the Shav'arani as a whole, likely due to his traumatic experiences while in captivity.
  traumatic experiences while in captivity.  +
• He is quiet, preferring to remain silent m …
  He is quiet, preferring to remain silent most times. Though he talks little, his facial expressions and body language speak volumes, and most are able to read him like an open book. When not in combat or training to be a more effective warrior, he is frequently found with his nose buried in dusty books or an ancient tome in an effort to derive some divine knowledge from them. The epitome of a warrior monk, he endeavors to be the perfect Templar; well-rounded and exemplary in both knowledge and combat.
  nd exemplary in both knowledge and combat.  +
• He is quite a kind man, and will often ass …
  He is quite a kind man, and will often assist people that need it. While he can be aloof when in his thoughts, he tends to be idealistic, and experiments often with different things. He tends to have a positive view of the world, even when it can be quite dark. For where he is from, some might think he is too optimistic when it comes to most things.
  o optimistic when it comes to most things.  +
• He is quite inquisitve by nature trying to …
  He is quite inquisitve by nature trying to seek out new knowledge either about people or things, but he is still kind and not cold for it still personable and with proper respect given, fiercely caring and loyal for those he cares for family or friends, he keeps up a strong work out regimine to keep them safe.
  trong work out regimine to keep them safe.  +
• He knows he isn't the fastest, the stronge …
  He knows he isn't the fastest, the strongest or even the smartest but what Jareth does know is people. He has an innate sense of what makes them tick, what they want from life and those around him, and this has given him a strong confidence in all social situations. He enjoys finding the perfect way to behave or the ideal remark to make others like him, and he /loves/ the attention that comes of that. That's the core of Jareth's personality: he was born nothing, overlooked all his life and he is determined that he will be both remembered and admired now.
  e will be both remembered and admired now.  +
• He maintains a level of self-discipline th …
  He maintains a level of self-discipline that many have attempted, but few have achieved. Not a day goes by that he hasn't found time to seek new information from the books he carries in his pack. Friendly, but aloof - Nazwadi would sooner spend his evenings alone pouring over strange texts than in the company of friends or acquaintances. He is always happy to lend wisdom to those around him, and in that respect finds nothing wrong with 'being useful'.
  t finds nothing wrong with 'being useful'.  +
• He might have been sent to Arx to play at …
  He might have been sent to Arx to play at Court, but Antonio's first love is still the sea - even after what he's lost there. He's not the sort to be defeated by a loss, though. Antonio is as resilient as water, and as tireless as the waves. He doesn't dwell on past failures, and he doesn't think about the possibility of more in the future. It's just not in his nature. He pairs a crass sailors' sense of humor with a nearly boundless well of positivity. In his mind, there's nothing he can't do. This is not to say he's chipper, or even one of those annoyingly cheerful sorts, he just doesn't give up. Not on his friends, not on his men, and not on himself.
  iends, not on his men, and not on himself.  +
• He rarely has an unkind word for anyone, t …
  He rarely has an unkind word for anyone, this is because he lacks the strength of personality to deal with the consequences of unkind words. He has plenty of obsequious words, and wheedling words, and even a few solicitous words. The rest of his words are either incoherent, unprintable, or said behind someone's back. He is unashamed of who he is, or rather, he seems to be incapable of shame. He suffers fools gladly in the hopes they may have money. He finds it very easy to stick to his convictions no matter what, as he has none.
  onvictions no matter what, as he has none.  +
• He rarely makes a sound, preferring to be …
  He rarely makes a sound, preferring to be a silent observer of his surroundings and as such using his facial expressions to communicate whatever nuance he wishes to expose. When he enters the room he rather not to be seen, being conscious of avoiding the light in the room, watching the entrances, and exits. He struggles with this paranoia, doing his best to be subtle about it.
  oia, doing his best to be subtle about it.  +
• He struggles with an outward appearance of …
  He struggles with an outward appearance of cheerfulness and calm, but struggles with anger issues. He tries to make light of things, even when it's inappropriate, and is very sarcastic. He has a problem with authority, which manifests with jokes, jibes and taunts. He's also determined, loyal and often single-minded when he's set upon a particular course of action.
  's set upon a particular course of action.  +
• He talks a storm, rapidly and well, but he …
  He talks a storm, rapidly and well, but he's cagey and careful, although given to a gently edged kind of humor that reveals more than conceals pain. He is hungry for tomorrows. And more tomorrows. And more tomorrows. He's both ambitious and collaborative, always looking for the path he can take with the person he's talking with. Right this moment.
  rson he's talking with. Right this moment.  +
• He's a quiet man, contemplative and reserv …
  He's a quiet man, contemplative and reserved, seeming to prefer the company of books to people. But his aqquiantances and family tell a different story: of a friendly, affable man when among company of friends, and a good orator when the need arises. He is also said to have sharp business acumen, taking interest in the management of finances. He delights in playing miniature wargames with whoever is unfortunate enough to accept his challenge, beating his opponents more often than not. Though he's yet untested on a real battlefield.
  h he's yet untested on a real battlefield.  +
• He's charming. He's a bit of a sweet talker. He'll help those when it suits him. He's a knight with no honor for under his armor lays a demon.  +
• He's confident. Very confident. Cool as a …
  He's confident. Very confident. Cool as a cucumber and after years of being on the other side of some pretty hard nosed judges, he's become fairly unflappable. He takes his work incredibly serious, and his play just as serious. He endeavors to win at any cost, unafraid to pull out any trick he can from his sleeve to secure a victory in court, even if it means playing dirty.
  in court, even if it means playing dirty.  +
• He's generally a pleasant man and is kind …
  He's generally a pleasant man and is kind and emphathetic, albeit a little reserved when in large gatherings. He generally doesn't discriminate between classes provided they are polite and nice to him. He's a lover of knowledge and stories and is more likely to open up if he's talking to one of the same ilk.
  up if he's talking to one of the same ilk.  +
• He's got a confident swagger, like he know …
  He's got a confident swagger, like he knows who he is and what he's worth and doesn't have to prove it to a single soul. Until he's on the field, then he is down to prove his capability with every punch, every swing of his sword, every refusal to stay down when knocked on his ass. He fights with a fury and ferocity that's only matched off the field by his love for his family. Off the field, he'd rather enjoy himself, though those paying attention might catch a habit toward moderation, unwilling as he is to let indulgence get in the way of what he wants. There's a quiet discipline beneath his nonchalance which might lead one to believe he's signed up with the Champions for more than just silver and glory, like maybe he actually believes in the honor he's paid to fight for.
  ieves in the honor he's paid to fight for.  +
• He's rather paranoid, curious, and self-gu …
  He's rather paranoid, curious, and self-guarded about himself. He strives to be something known and yet tip-toes around it most of the time. His main concern is for himself, willing to help those in need at times when he can spare the energy. He doesn't rely on tactics but instead adapability, focusing on both the foreground and background in all situations presented, and when he's able, thinks deeply about what is most important in front of him.
  ut what is most important in front of him.  +
• He's spontaneous, humorous, has a thing fo …
  He's spontaneous, humorous, has a thing for theatre and events, loves to read about occult knowledge - even though he might not fully understand it (yet). Some of the things he most hates are folks that aren't honest to him in order to gain some sort of advantage. While he'll mostly offer his help to others when there's need for it, he'll try to make also some coin out of it. Also gets himself involved often in gambling, loving the thrill of it, which ends up him being chronically broke.
  which ends up him being chronically broke.  +
• Headstrong, determined, and idealistic. Ro …
  Headstrong, determined, and idealistic. Rona may not be the most prototypical northernwoman, though she does insist on (attempting to) drink and fight with the best of them. She's at war between pleasing her parents and their intended path and living up to her expectations as a Halfshav - that is, ferocious and half-wild.
  lfshav - that is, ferocious and half-wild.  +
• Headstrong. Hannah is the definition of t …
  Headstrong. Hannah is the definition of the word. Even as a young child she knew what she wanted and was stubborn enough to see it through. At 5, she was told she was too young to learn swordplay, and so she practiced anyway proving that she could. Reckless in her youth, she has mellowed, some, and now she puts thought into her actions. But she still has trouble letting go of the things she really wants. Luckily she is not a fickle creature, she has honor and is loyal to causes she believes in. Once she's given her word, she means it.
  Once she's given her word, she means it.  +
• Helewise was growing up into a tightly for …
  Helewise was growing up into a tightly formed mould when she discovered instead that she was able to fight and fight well; and it has shaped her entire worldview. She has an air of near-absolute poise but rarely leans into softness. This can be mistaken for coldness but is instead reserve. Her passion for etiquette and protocol is strict and ruthless; the converse is that it is fair, and with (a little) mercy. She holds good behavior in high regard, and would see a rude prince as the lesser (in many ways) to a well-behaved and well-mannered recently-former-thrall.
  and well-mannered recently-former-thrall.  +
• Helpful, serene, and often quite curious a …
  Helpful, serene, and often quite curious about anything he deems interesting Arion takes his work seriously. He is an apothecary and one who enjoys experimenting with new ideas almost as he enjoys showing off the successful ideas he has had. While not a braggart he does possess a bit of pride and a touch of vanity. His friendly demeanor and soft appearance often make people underestimate him, not that he minds too much. His sharp mind and creative nature make him a somewhat formidable thinker, and this paired with his natural charm makes him into pleasant company for most.
  makes him into pleasant company for most.  +
• Helplessly imaginative, Lisica has the hea …
  Helplessly imaginative, Lisica has the heart to- and eye for seeing flowers in a blizzard, beauty in a battlefield, heartbreak in a broken cup. Even in a savage land of war and famine, there is a place for and need of creativity and inspiration. Unfortunately she is also prone to daydreams, and what might be a truly great idea becomes lost in rivulets of sparkling distraction.
  lost in rivulets of sparkling distraction.  +
• Helvetius is really a rather lazy individu …
  Helvetius is really a rather lazy individual. He enjoys to peruse the classics, not because he loves to learn, but just so he can show off. The man is very much steeped in the belief that all that matters is one's own pleasure. He can sometimes be haughty and rude to those he deems too stuffy for their own good, but otherwise, he is a rather amicable individual. He is carefree and doesn't much care for anything else other than having a good time.
  ything else other than having a good time.  +
• Her few years of soldiering have instilled …
  Her few years of soldiering have instilled a strong discipline in Janora, commonly firm against fearful sights disruptive sights. She can have a hard time learning to trust and befriend people, having lost friends and comrades she made as a soldier, the effects still left in her mind. When coming to befriend someone, she tries too hard to protect them, never wanting another treasured soul to her lost.
  anting another treasured soul to her lost.  +
• Her pristine appearance and precise manner …
  Her pristine appearance and precise manners are often mistaken for a touch of arrogance rather than an air of elegance. The confusion, however, does not seem to ruffle Evangeline in the least. She is more than happy to put those rumors to rest. A natural conversationalist, one may find the Whisper to be a most pleasant companion. She has a brilliant mind and is invigorated by delicate weaving of political machinations.
  elicate weaving of political machinations.  +
• Her voice resides in the part of the ear w …
  Her voice resides in the part of the ear where secrets linger and the beguiling susurrus bespells; soft, charming and oracular, Bellona tempts like the woods at twilight - her siren call, both captivating and dangerous to those who would dare follow its song. Casuistry is her finest gift; she is as vulpine as the fox moving sinuously from snow-mound to snow-bound in the deep dark, her prey -the naive and superstitious whose pockets she feeds off of with predacious amusement.
  he feeds off of with predacious amusement.  +
• Highly influenced by her socialite mother, …
  Highly influenced by her socialite mother, the small lioness, excels in the aspects of organization, with a sharp eye for aesthetics, and all that requires being creative. At first glance, and quite often, appearing to be somewhat self-centered and overly enthusiastic; most have learned with time it is all but a shallow facade. Underneath that frivolous exterior, she has come to be known, by many, for her devotion to the gods and over pouring generosity for those in great need. A kind-hearted and frisky spirit that looks up to the world and everything around her with an idealistic optimism, and an opportunity for gaining both knowledge and adventure. Honest and courteous to those around her - Kaia is not afraid to speak her mind and be both forthright and feisty with her retorts. However, as daring and witty as she may be at times, her flaws are laid empty when it comes down to the matters of the heart. She is a naive sucker for love; and therefore, a victim of it and the perils it brings with it -especially when she is against the compelling bad-boy sort of type. Time, however, has made her realize that in order to survive in the new world she had treaded into - she must become more firm, stern and resolute.
  must become more firm, stern and resolute.  +
• His deep voice is as commanding as his siz …
  His deep voice is as commanding as his size, and Santi knows it well. But rather than bully people, the man is one of the affable giants that can be found moving about Arvum with the swagger of a man accomplished in many a field. He has a whip-fast smile that compliments his positive attitude. Usually the first to offer support to someone, he encourages people by helping them accomplish their goals - rarely ever doing it /for/ them. That is an important distinction for him, too. A firm believer in the Malvici's form of meritocracy, Santi knows his goal in life is not to simply protect others, but to put himself between the innocents and the threats. It is not a job for him. That is his calling. He may have been Knighted many years ago but he has a hard to stepping into the role of a commander rather than a leader in the proverbial trenches.
  than a leader in the proverbial trenches.  +
• His ground state that of dry humor layered …
  His ground state that of dry humor layered over temper, Perrach is a sharp, clever man with a chip on his shoulder. He rarely seems to be taking anything entirely seriously out of the heat of battle and struggles with social nicety. He has a finely honed sense of the ridiculous and a tendency to sharpen his tongue on anybody nearby who irritates him. His core decency is solid, grounded in ideals of service and loyalty, but might come as a surprise to people who he casually makes fun of. He always wants action, and his inner drive is as much for accomplishment as it is for recognition. His pride is no small thing, but it is a pride grounded in deeds, so he thinks it superior to baser vanities. He can be absolutely hilarious -- presuming you aren't his target.
  arious -- presuming you aren't his target.  +
• His is a cold rage, and it permeates every …
  His is a cold rage, and it permeates everything about him. There's confidence, yes, but one rooted in withheld violence, a certainty that, should things go wrong, he's the one likely to have the upper hand, and should things go poorly in that, there's little to fear. That may be the most unnerving thing about the man; there's no fear, but not in any way that might feel comforting. It's the fearlessness of a creature who not only believes he has nothing to lose, but who has never had anything to lose in the first place.
  r had anything to lose in the first place.  +
• His time spent amongst the savages has giv …
  His time spent amongst the savages has given the Fidante an edge. Of wisdom and insight, of wariness and wit, of readiness and willingness. Curiosity is his greatest spark and his greatest flaw... it may be easy to lure him into uncertain situations merely by the mystery of them. He has yet to finally find his way in life and so he seeks out new information, experts and interesting people at every opportunity. One thing is for certain, though perhaps fated, the man does not think the world or anyone in it owes him a thing. His freedom, his family, his nobility have all come with immense and unparalleled gratitude.
  e with immense and unparalleled gratitude.  +
• Holden is a man of quiet reserve and firm …
  Holden is a man of quiet reserve and firm convictions. His habitual restraint might be mistaken for intellectual dullness or dispassion, but underneath lies a deep wellspring of passion if one digs deep enough. He believes fiercely in the codes of honor, duty, and responsibility that he's garnered from both his family and his kingdom, and he can be unforgiving of those who fall short of the exacting standards he holds himself to. And while his personal loyalties to family and friends run deep and true, he sometimes has difficulty weighing them against the demands of fealty.
  ighing them against the demands of fealty.  +
• Honest, open, transparent - adjectives one …
  Honest, open, transparent - adjectives one could use to describe the Sirius of today, but that's all duress and education; that's what maturation and years of disciplined living instills in one, but isn't all that which Sirius represents. Sirius, too, is bold. Ethically speaking--accountable to the boldness, decisive and communicative to his wants, he is. There's a drive to his person, a desire to reach out and grasp the intangible to make it tangible. It's reflected in his method of leadership--he understands the Compact is fair and beautiful because everyone finds their place. His is to lead. Deeply principled in Oathlander ways: honor, chivalry, and loyalty are core tenets on which he acts in his still growing and fleshing set of morals. It's difficult for him to find humor in things, and the analytic method he chooses to tackle most of life's hardships oft makes him seem cold, stuffy. Detached. In spite of this, he's rarely unempathetic to the plight of others and isn't shy of activism to see shared goals through to the end. Still, his soft-spoken ways belie a nostalgic, thinking boy with airs of melancholy just trying to find his way in a constantly shifting world he feels is leaving Oathlanders behind.
  ld he feels is leaving Oathlanders behind.  +
• Honey just isn't the color of her hair, bu …
  Honey just isn't the color of her hair, but the words that fall from her lips are guaranteed to soothe the savage beast. Warm smiles that never reach those cynical eyes. A mind for numbers that surprises most people once they look past her charm. Everything about Iseult is about inviting a patron in but she has no illusions on the trustworthiness of others. She's seen too much to think that anyone keeps their word. Luckily, she has her twin to protect her back. Because her bold ways might get her in trouble otherwise.
  d ways might get her in trouble otherwise.  +
• Hope is sweet, quiet, soft-spoken, and obs …
  Hope is sweet, quiet, soft-spoken, and observant. She is very protective of her family and those she consider as friends. Though she is many of these things, she can sometimes be aloof. She is not easily angered, and when she is, it is wise that people keep their distance, because she might as well be a different person when her temper gets the best of her.
  rson when her temper gets the best of her.  +
• Horatio is a man devoted to the pursuit of …
  Horatio is a man devoted to the pursuit of knowledge. Devoted to the point that the lad sometimes needs to be physically dragged away from his work for mundane necessities like food or water, and will forget them for days if not checked in on. In saying that though, Horatio is in no way a mild-mannered or meek scholarly type, his opinions are varied and rarely held back in conversation. Unfortunately, he lacks any sort of tact that his opinions might be expressed without insult, and often comes across as insolent at best, or downright belligerent at worse. And his short temper doesn't help much either. Unlike people (except perhaps his family) the plants, herbs and flowers he keeps are treated with kind words and meticulous care, and he speaks more comfortably in the company of his unique 'pets' then he would with any human acquaintance. Never purposely malicious or intentionally rude, the lad's heart is in the right place; it's just that it cannot get a word in edgewise with that overbearing mind of his. Horatio does indulge in some frivolity outside of his experiments. He regularly enjoys a drink or two, and has a particularly rich palate when it comes to food and there is little he will not try at least once. The lad is adventurous in his own odd way. And while he certainly won't jump at the chance of discovering new lands, because 'living rough' brings him to shudder, his sense of adventure is geared towards the weird, wonderful, and often off-putting leaps of science and medicine.
  off-putting leaps of science and medicine.  +
• Hot-headedly ambitious, Jeremiah is an eas …
  Hot-headedly ambitious, Jeremiah is an easy-to-read man. When he is joyous, he is obviously joyous, bothered, obviously bothered. He defaults to a deferential and polite manner, a mask; he does this particularly with strangers and social betters, yet is easily-riled. To a point, he keeps it under control visually, helpless from letting emotion leak into his features and vocie but not what he says...but once it does it may drive him to further 'politeness,' obseqious 'politeness.' Pushed past that, he may drop all pretense of it, unleashing a wicked and perhaps-cruel wit. He is sharp, clever, and driven.
  ruel wit. He is sharp, clever, and driven.  +
• Hotheadedly ambitious  +
• Hungry for greatness in the way most young …
  Hungry for greatness in the way most young warriors are. He is proud of his family and legacy, and wishes to earn an exalted place in the annals of Grihems Point, but it not entirely chained to tradition. He enjoys being liked and is better at it than many might expect of a Grimhall, but loses no sleep if he must settle for being feared.
  sleep if he must settle for being feared.  +
• Ian is at once serene and driven, ruthles …
  Ian is at once serene and driven, ruthlessly efficient to a degree that doesn't always seem human. Duty is what drives him -- duty to his wife, duty to his family and his people, duty to his fealty, duty to the Compact, and duty to the Gods -- and he's tireless in its pursuit. He doesn't feel as deeply most people do, and this, combined with his drive and uncompromising nature, make it hard for him to connect with people or understand the nuances of social interaction. In a lot of ways, his social limitations frustrate him more than his physical ones. It's only when he has a weapon in hand that everything snaps into focus and the world makes sense to him; it's no wonder that he only really inhabits his own skin when he goes to war.
  inhabits his own skin when he goes to war.  +
• Icelyn remains deeply conflicted about hav …
  Icelyn remains deeply conflicted about having set aside her Godsworn oaths. Her sense of identity remains deeply rooted in her devotion to the Faith, so much so that she scarcely knows herself without it! Time spent first as a guardian of the roads and later as a Shav'arvani captive has left her with a deficiency where personal pride is concerned. In fact, Icelyn's predisposition towards service and humility is quite unbecoming for her renewed station. Along with an almost willful ignorance of the nuances of political life, this contributes to her transition back into the Peerage being an uncomfortable one. For everyone.
  being an uncomfortable one. For everyone.  +
• Ida is a simple woman, with simple pleasur …
  Ida is a simple woman, with simple pleasures in life. She doesn't have much time for fancy things, and doesn't envy the nobility their political games. She loves the feel of moving her body, using her strength to create arms and armor, or any forged thing. She loves the feel of fighting, of hitting and being hit, though never out of cruelty or anger. She's very aware of herself, and the potential harm she could cause, and it gives her a gentle spirit in a lot of ways. She's rowdy and raucous, but has no taste for using her power to bring others harm, and she certainly does not tolerate those that do. People are too much fun to mistreat, and there's no satisfaction in an unworthy competitor.
  no satisfaction in an unworthy competitor.  +
• If Dame Hazel Helianthus were to ever take …
  If Dame Hazel Helianthus were to ever take offence at a stone wall, those who know her would agree that it's even odds as to which would win. When she sets her sights on something this Knight generally doesn't stop until she achieves it - but that doesn't mean she cares little for the consequences. Everything she sets her eyes on is weighed, the consequences measured, and it's only after she decides that it's worth it that she brings her will to bear. And yet, despite everything, Hazel hasn't lost her sense of humour.
  ng, Hazel hasn't lost her sense of humour.  +
• If Edwyn had a first choice for Great Hous …
  If Edwyn had a first choice for Great Houses to be born into, it would probably have not been Valardin. Though raised to strive for the ideal of the gleaming Valardin knight, it is hardly a role he takes to naturally, even if he may have a small talent with mount, mace and sword. Neither has he excelled in the few other roles he has tried to put his mind to - not faithful enough to sincerely serve the gods, not diligent enough to care for mathematics and stewardship, not charming and cunning enough to be a politician, he doesn't know what he can really be, nor what he wants to be. He is, at least, outgoing enough to enjoy a cup of tea here and there, and schooled well in his courtesies. Neither is he particularly dumb, though he is something of a natural follower, prone more to following than to making his own decisions.
  ollowing than to making his own decisions.  +
• If anyone heard him, his voice, grunt-fill …
  If anyone heard him, his voice, grunt-filled whispers into the fey, careless to the reality of aristocracy, womanly troubles. He spoke only to his dogs, massive monstrosities of battle no weaker and no less ferocious than he; salivating at the thought of thrall-hunt. But silence was his primary form of conversation, eyeing others as if you were tantalizing meat ready for slaughter. Pure, unfettered, hardened silence grasping tenuously at the rage that hides beneath. That is his reputation, one cultivated and displayed to keep others at a distance. The truth is that his time away from civilization changed him. It did not make him soft or slow but patient. He expels an air of tranquility that listens and contradicts his large frame.
  t listens and contradicts his large frame.  +
• If anything can be said about Josiah, it i …
  If anything can be said about Josiah, it is that he is very loyal, especially to his family. He may be a bit more on the stoic side and have a bit of a tough exterior but in truth he is quite happy and loving once someone is willing to get past the wall he puts up. He has a weakness for a pretty face and sometimes a drink or two when he is not upon his patrol or doing his research.
  not upon his patrol or doing his research.  +
• If ever there was an example of manic, Lot …
  If ever there was an example of manic, Lottie would be it. Optimistic and exuberant, the little baker is a brilliant mind when it comes to her art and yet... is probably one of the more absent-minded people you may meet. She flits about like a hurricane of joyfulness for the most part, though like any high energy creature there is very little ground between being "on" and "off." She could be dancing about one moment and passed out on a chaise in the corner the next.
  ed out on a chaise in the corner the next.  +
• If one believes in aligning a personality …
  If one believes in aligning a personality to an element, Reve would be flame. There is no shortage of enjoying the finest things in life, wallowing in numerous passionate pursuits, but it all comes at the cost. His temper is a hair-trigger thing, with a scowl turning into a simmering rage that lasts day, or a defeat resulting in melancholy. Perhaps that is why animals do not take kindly to him.
  is why animals do not take kindly to him.  +
• If one believes the rumours, they will hea …
  If one believes the rumours, they will hear about how Poppy was born on an unfortunately hot summer's day. The midwives who brought Poppy into the world all laugh of how the sun had to have shone so brightly because they have never known such a cheery baby to be born. It was as if the baby was pure sunshine. And that is what Poppy is to her family. A ray of sunshine in a dark and sombre environment. As an always smiling and a friendly face she has been the one to lead the welcoming party to those who come to Bonespire, or to entertain the most serious of shamans. She is naturally cheery and bright, but also a born empathic. She is the shoulder to cry on, the sympathetic ear. Poppy has a knack for charming nearly all who come into contact with her and inspiring awe at the wonders of the Everwinter. She is the one who is filled with optimism, much to her family's annoyance. It's rare for her temper to get the better of her, but when it does, be warned!
  etter of her, but when it does, be warned!  +
• If one were being unkind, you might call h …
  If one were being unkind, you might call him dour. Or brooding even. Brooding is nicer than dour, but they all sort of make sense for the man. He might describe himself as taciturn. He is little reason to speak up and interject when so many people are quite willing to talk a fool of themselves around him. He has earned his prizes and run through the follys of youth enough that he doesn't feel like he should act the pup anymore. The man does better in small groups, perhaps drinking circles or with others closer to his age. The dint of experience weighs heavily upon this Oathlander and it isn't an easy burden to shoulder around the enthusiastic youth.
  to shoulder around the enthusiastic youth.  +
• If one were looking for a perfect represen …
  If one were looking for a perfect representative of the Sentinel, it coalesces in Avary. Cool and impartial, she rarely lets emotions cloud her judgment or sway her decisions, but she remembers every single word or slight. While not unkind, she is certainly reserved. She is as slow to anger as she is to trust. Only very few have ever seen past her walls of polite ice.
  ve ever seen past her walls of polite ice.  +
• If one were to describe him via alignment, …
  If one were to describe him via alignment, he would be chaotic good. Freewheeling and snarky, Jackson is a decent sort, even if his morality can be quite flexible at times, so more often than not, he tries to do good, but the route to getting there can sometimes be sketchy. If there's a good deal to be made on a shipment, he's happy to agree to it. However, he's also happy to break a few rules so long as it helps getting the job done. Comfortable in his own skin, he's at ease either in a den of thieves or a fancy event for nobility, picking up social cues as easily as a toad picks up warts. Laws are meant to bent, and only broken if nobody is around, but he's just as capable of doing neither so long as it doesn't get in his way. Not one to worry too much, usually thinking that things will 'work out', and when his talking fails, his sword tends to be a good backup. As rough as his life has been, he's never let it keep him down or make him bitter, and would rather have a good time than let things he's done or had to do eat at him. Probably does at times, but never for long.
  robably does at times, but never for long.  +
• If one were to embody calm and charming, i …
  If one were to embody calm and charming, it would be Adalmus. An air of relaxation and aloofness exudes from this man, likewise, hes gaze about the area shows a deep intelligence to him, far more keen than most would sense. He generally gazes upon all things with wonder as well as scrutiny. From the enemies he castigates to the friends he vehemently defends. A dramatic and reactive creature, Adalmus is a man of great enjoyment of pleasures to all of the senses. He can be tempestuous and difficult to control, but his loyalty to his family is paramount.
  ut his loyalty to his family is paramount.  +
• If possible, "grim" might be his middle na …
  If possible, "grim" might be his middle name as well as that of his family. To first impressions he can seem humorless and foreboding, though there is a sardonic humor to the man. His temper is deep and slow to burn, slow to anger, he is old enough not to rail against the inevitable, but not so old yet that he is fully resigned to it. Patient, but often pitiless, he warms to those who show wit and respect.
  e warms to those who show wit and respect.  +
• If there is a chair in a room, Ennettia wi …
  If there is a chair in a room, Ennettia will sit. If there is a chaise or bed, she will lounge. If there's a bowl of fresh fruit she'll lament the tragedy that it is unpeeled, and if someone peels the fruit she'll request it also be cut in bite size, aesthetically pleasing portions. Ennettia is, in short, never one to skimp on her own comfort. Words like vain, lazy, narcissistic, self-indulgent and spoiled are scattered before her in a reputation only a Lycene would admire. And yet she's charming despite - or because - of her honesty in regards to her pampered nature. Nor is she materialistic, or greedy: she is generous and affectionate to her friends, loathes only the painfully dull, and has a mind as sharp as her tongue, when she bothers to use it.
  as her tongue, when she bothers to use it.  +
• If there was a single word to describe For …
  If there was a single word to describe Fortescue, it would be haughty. For several years he kept people at a distance by being generally aloof, nonchalant, detached, thinking that was how he needed to be to be successful. He was raised to follow the rules and be deferent to nobility, both of which he mostly still does. However, recently he's been allowing himself to express some humor, and even warmth. Still, he's not likely to hold a baby or an animal unless it is literally his job to do so (sometimes it is literally his job to do so). He enjoys digging up information, people watching, and feeling appreciated - he is rather susceptible to flattery.
  ed - he is rather susceptible to flattery.  +
• If there were two words to describe the fo …
  If there were two words to describe the former princess, they are 'earnest' and 'patient'. Mature beyond her years from the start, she demonstrates remarkable temperance and composure at all times, cut only with the sweetness and joyfulness of one truly treasured by her family. Ailys has rarely lost her temper or even frowned, except perhaps while reading a medical text in poor lighting. She possesses an intense calm, and is sincere in all that she does. A pall was cast over the joy and light Ailys once exuded, however, since the Sack of Bastion. But both are still there, with new underpinnings of steeliness. Somehow, observers note, the former princess's temperament is nobler than ever before.
  's temperament is nobler than ever before.  +
• If there's one thing that can be said abou …
  If there's one thing that can be said about Genevieve's personality, it's that she's a closed book. Quiet and aloof by nature, she prefers not to reveal her feelings unless she has a compelling reason to do so. She's not one to smile, nor to flatter others or joke around lightly, and she's not really concerned if people are put off by that. If she must choose between being liked or being true to herself, she'd almost always pick the latter unless practicality demands otherwise.
  ter unless practicality demands otherwise.  +
• If two words had to be chosen to describe …
  If two words had to be chosen to describe Phoebe, they might be "effervescently vibrant". Not that Phoebe would ever use just two words. She's bright and vivacious and endlessly chatty. If someone else isn't feeling quite so chatty, she's happy to fill in the gaps for them. She adores meeting and befriending people from all across Arvum and all parts of society, and has a particular penchant for inquiring about others' interests. She has her own spin on the family business, in that she particularly enjoys investing in people and derives considerable joy from simply watching somebody's project come to fruition. Still, it is most certainly still business, and for all her bubbliness and generosity of spirit, there is a shrewd undercurrent to Phoebe when it comes to finance. She's careful and clever with money, always watching for good opportunities.
  y, always watching for good opportunities.  +
• Ignacio is a man of composure who takes ca …
  Ignacio is a man of composure who takes care in arranging all aspects of his life with control. Some might say he is a bit obsessive in his practice but it does not affect his life or the lives of those around him. He prefers to have things neat and orderly but will not fly off the handle if a book is out of place. He will simply put the book back where it belongs regardless of who moved it. There is no need to become heated over trivial things. His easy going nature is sometimes at odds with the side of him that craves order and symmetry. He is quick to laugh, quick to share a joke or two and doesn't turn down a drink. He will not however drink to excess. Moderation in everything; even moderation.
  Moderation in everything; even moderation.  +
• Ilandra is very dedicated to the healing a …
  Ilandra is very dedicated to the healing and recovery of others as a Mercy of Lagoma. She is very calm and collected. She is also a very emotional being, but manages to keep it close to her heart. With her mood usually being one that is always willing to help others, willing to serve with a happy expression. Hers is the sacrificed heart that does whatever she can for those more unfortunate. Godsworn to Lagoma as a Mercy of the afore-mentioned God.
  oma as a Mercy of the afore-mentioned God.  +
• Ilira Starling unequivocally loves to be I …
  Ilira Starling unequivocally loves to be Ilira Starling. From the passion and whimsy of her nature to the pure vivacity of her demeanor, she strives to enliven the world around her, for its sake as much as her own. Seamless in her dynamism, she might be quirky and fanciful in one breath and devastatingly sensual in the next or the same. She exults in beauty and luxury of every form, be it the decadence of riches and rarities, or the wonder of artistry, or the euphoria of intimacy--or the act of pampering her hair! Too empathetic and genuine for any true self-absorption, her detriments arise more from insecurity, in herself and in others. There is peril in the sincerity with which she engages people, and she tends to trust too quickly, fantasize too deeply, and idolize too highly, leading her to mini heartbreaks when someone disappoints expectations or shatters illusions. This, at its most adverse, transforms her desperation to see the best into a propensity to see the worst. She can be excessively sensitive, so the simplest misunderstandings or disagreements are liable to throw her off. But never for long. Resilient to the point of defiance, Ilira no longer worries about life breaking her down from the outside; she has been dealt a tragic hand or two and will cheerfully throw her middle finger at anyone here to challenge who she is. Self-confidence is both a strength and a weakness, for outward struggles are easier to defeat than inner fears. Though hers are numerous, she faces each day with her heart in her smile and her soul in her eyes, unconquerable in vulnerability.
  her eyes, unconquerable in vulnerability.  +
• Ilira is inclined to skew first impression …
  Ilira is inclined to skew first impressions. Despite a common status, she comports with a grace and manner that navigates her through the upper echelons. Diplomacy suits her, though a rich wit and authenticity underlies her veneer of eloquent subtlety. While the company of nobles suits her fine, she enjoys equally the grit and revelry of the lower boroughs, known to linger in taverns and wax philosophical until closing time. She is the watchful type at bars, but when a mood strikes, she'll be ready with her lute and her voice, a moment in which she truly comes to life. Her esoteric way rarely fades, save in her three favored elements of music, dance, and sea, in which a goofball whimsy and vivacity emerges to full effect.
  himsy and vivacity emerges to full effect.  +
• Ilira lives, laughs, and loves like she's …
  Ilira lives, laughs, and loves like she's challenging the world to make her stop. From performance to romance, she pours her soul into all she does, an alchemy of passion and sensuality. She cherishes and radiates her happiness, joyful just to be alive and breathing. Because under all that joie de vivre lingers inklings of pain and fear, the remnants of a time when her heart wasn't so light. Lust for life is her own form of defiance. She will sing, she will dance, she will twine bodies and hearts, and damned if she'll be done before she's dead. But frivolity has never been completely her way. Steel lies at the core of all that fire and sunshine, and she puts herself as purposefully to revelry as she does to duty. Those who come between she and a goal learn her fury, and those who threaten the ones she cares for discover just how hot that fury burns. Friends and family are the most precious. Leave them be, and she remains as vivacious and whimsical a wildling as ever.
  ivacious and whimsical a wildling as ever.  +
• Ilsa is, in a word. Mercurial. Her laughte …
  Ilsa is, in a word. Mercurial. Her laughter comes as quickly and as easily as her temper, moments of sudden inspiration as likely to take her has moments of reflection. Too well does she know that kindness must often go hand in hand with cruelty. And yet, for all that she has seen, the world in her eyes is ever new, ever surprising. A thing to be seen, and felt, and tasted. Experienced in all of its manifestations. Taking the bitter and the sweet.
  stations. Taking the bitter and the sweet.  +
• Ilvin putters, twinkles, and flits through …
  Ilvin putters, twinkles, and flits through life, darting from one task that needs doing to the next with an unfailing warmth and patience. He loves stories and songs. He has a certain reserve about his personal life, a certain reserve about his privacy, but the twinkle of humor will wink out from the depths of that reserve to gleam at people from within. He has a head for figures and tends towards simple, rational, logical solutions, to problems -- but with a measure drawn from his apparently endless and deep wellspring of compassion from inside him. What was insecurity in his youth has become in maturity a wry self-awareness. In quiet moments, he can be a little sad, a little pensive: actually the best word for it is wistful. The hand of his inner kindness is not always so warmly turned to himself as it is to others. It's hard to imagine this nice little man with the iron dignity of the Faith behind him, yet the power of his grave disappointment -- when it is leveled upon another soul -- is so rare and heavy as to be heartbreaking.
  so rare and heavy as to be heartbreaking.  +
• Imagine a dark, cold room full of candles …
  Imagine a dark, cold room full of candles and old, decaying tomes and this princess would be right at home. She is deeply curious, fascinated by mysteries, observant, and incredibly bright. Saoirse is a good listener and confidences seem to stay with her. She is good at getting what she wants, though that has admittedly been very easy for the last seventeen years, but her general demeanor is most kindly described as "cool". She has a chilly personality, especially at first, though that is not to say she is not kind. Her benevolence is simply understated, or even perhaps unseen. Without fail, Saoirse is respectful and kind to servants, especially when they provide a service she knows she herself could not do. She is also bitingly, achingly funny - even if it takes a second to realize it.
  - even if it takes a second to realize it.  +
• Imane is happiest when she is creating. Wh …
  Imane is happiest when she is creating. When she has a needle gripped in her fingers and she's slowly mending, or creating a garment, there might be a smile on her face without her even realizing it. When she's at odds with herself with nothing to do, that's when her temper might appear. A generally gregarious creature, she is always out to make friends or even attempt to enchant a customer.
  nds or even attempt to enchant a customer.  +
• Imbued with youth and vigor, clearly a wom …
  Imbued with youth and vigor, clearly a woman with a passion for her work. Can be stand-offish and brooding when caught outside her comfort zone, which is a nebulous thing at best. Doting to the ones she cares for, snappish and dismissive towards those she sees little worth in. Enjoys flaunting any and all knowledge of history she has when someone asks. Plainly eager to visit old places and test herself in them.
  visit old places and test herself in them.  +
• Imi's personality is best described as qui …
  Imi's personality is best described as quick, or perhaps mercurial. She's fond of smiling, quick to laugh, and quick to enjoy a good jest - even if it's played on her. But she's equally as quick to action if something needs to be done; quick to anger if someone has provoked such; quick to the defense of the weak; and quick to holy wrath when she sees an injustice performed.
  rath when she sees an injustice performed.  +
• Impatient, impulsive and with a mind able …
  Impatient, impulsive and with a mind able to find any situation funny in some way, Narciso is a wildly unpredictable character. He does as he wills, and will often ignore social and courtly norms. Not because he's not aware of their existence, but rather because most of the time, it's far more amusing to see the look on people's faces when someone doesn't follow their little dance. Then again, sometimes it's just as amusing to watch them when he actually does. At turns charming, other times biting, Narciso can also prove to be surprisingly insightful and observant, to the great misfortune of those who attracted the ire of the Inquisition. To dismiss the madman dancing on the line of jest and insult with so much flair is a thing done at one's own risk.
  h flair is a thing done at one's own risk.  +
• In Bernardino Corsetina's short life, he's …
  In Bernardino Corsetina's short life, he's become convinced that life is more than a bit crazy and the more he learns, the more he realized he knew nothing at all before. Whenever he finds it daunting to determine what is right, he relies on guiding principles to help navigate treacherous waters: a protective love of family, and to be the best he can possibly be. Easy enough on its own, but truthfully the Corsetinas are not always easy to love, and very not easy to protect. Deep down he knows that some might find his family creepy and full of Lycene with less than stellar reputations, much of it earned, and some of them can lack even the most basic empathy, but that's just a hero's challenge to make it work, right? Personable, charismatic, and genuinely warm and kind-hearted, Dino stands out among his Corsetina kin, and even Lycenes in general. But he'll make it work. Dino believes in looking at the positive, and trusting life can better. Some might call him foolish, but it doesn't get under Bernardino Corsetina's skin; afterall, every family needs a dreamer, right?
  rall, every family needs a dreamer, right?  +
• In a family of adventurers, it's not that …
  In a family of adventurers, it's not that Calarian doesn't fit, it's just that his particular excitement draws him in a slightly different direction than exploring ruins or swashbuckling through the forest: Calarian explores people. In familiar company, he is prone to a certain dry wit and humor, but he has a knack for finding a comfortable slot to fill with all variety of people, which made his calling to diplomacy clear from a young age. He does not yearn to dirty himself in outdoor exploration, but he's not bothered; above all, Calarian adapts to what the situation requires of him. He absorbs the cultures of others readily, finding fascination with all the differences and similarities, which lets him find ready common ground. He is patient, perceptive, and difficult to offend, despite his precise, impeccable etiquette; he may make high demands of the behavior of those in his house, but it is because he understands the intricacies and importance of the dance of manners. His loyalty to his house and his family is unwavering -- as is his belief in their place as rulers of the Compact.
  f in their place as rulers of the Compact.  +
• In a simple pass, Ezekiel is a genial fell …
  In a simple pass, Ezekiel is a genial fellow. He is rather phlegmatic, offering little more than a smile, without much of a temper. It is rare that he is anything more than convivial. Footloose and fancy free, he is more than pleased to tell a story, or pass off a tale. Of course, he's lusty and a bit of a drunkard, but he rarely lets such things overwhelm his common sense.
  ts such things overwhelm his common sense.  +
• In a word, 'dangerous'. Ruthless and deter …
  In a word, 'dangerous'. Ruthless and determined, time has done little to dull the sharpness of Prince Donrai's mind or manner. He is prone to succint, even curt answers, with a cool, regal bearing that does not invite easy familiarity and provides little help to House Thrax's dubious reputation. The rare times the wizened old man seems amiable, even friendly, it meets limited success- most assume (correctly, more often than not), that it is not for a reason they'll enjoy.
  that it is not for a reason they'll enjoy.  +
• In a word, Edith is jaded. She's seen a lo …
  In a word, Edith is jaded. She's seen a lot in her life, and while some of it is wonderous and fulfilling, so very much more of it is tragic and heartbreaking. She's tired, but she's determined to keep going and do what she can to help. Tired and tireless, somehow. Enduring as the ancient trees of the Grey Forest, willing to shelter and protect those in need.
  ling to shelter and protect those in need.  +
• In a word, Warrick is fatalistic. It's not …
  In a word, Warrick is fatalistic. It's not that he believes in fate, so much as he believes whatever is going to happen will happen, no matter what. Paired with an unlucky streak longer than most baronies, this has left him remarkably unambitious and practically unquestioning. He doesn't believe everything he's told, he just doesn't see the point in trying to force answers out of people. No matter what happens, he accepts his lot in life and moves along. If something good happens? That's great! He'll smile, accept it, and move along.
  t! He'll smile, accept it, and move along.  +
• In a word, Zyn is sanguine. She is boister …
  In a word, Zyn is sanguine. She is boisterous, bubbly, chatty and openly emotional. She's always out on an adventure, playfully seeking something fun worth doing, leading to wild nights and late mornings. Zyn can be a little flighty, however, should something new and shiny catch her eyes. Her emotions run in extremes, often swinging from 'I hate you!' to 'You're the best person ever!' in the manner of seconds, regardless of drama or damage caused by it. She's enthusiastic, with high self-esteem and very easy-going. She's also a lost cause when it comes to things like organization and planning. Why plan the future, when you can experience the now? She's also very tactile. Just be warned: there may be hugging involved.
  be warned: there may be hugging involved.  +
• In a word, severity. This is very little …
  In a word, severity. This is very little give in this Oathlands Knight. As rigid in posture as he is in adherence to the principles of Chivalry and Honor. He is the epitome of a Knight of the West, fulfilling the stereotypes in both positive and negative ways. He is polite to all, in a gruff sort of way, formal and exacting in his expectation of the manners of those around him. He will be the first to defend the defenseless (should they be on the right side of the law) and the last to leave the field of battle, exacting the last drop of payment from the enemy and defending the rest of his brethren. He is a hard man, but his loyalty is stronger than steel and like honor, never bends.
  er than steel and like honor, never bends.  +
• In a word: unpredictable. Skald is much l …
  In a word: unpredictable. Skald is much like a big cat - not like a big house cat, but like a panther - prone to prowling, sprawling and draping his lanky form wherever he likes. Unconcerned with either social conventions (or concepts such as personal space or property), he is unhurried and completely unselfconscious, happy to appropriate any space he occupies for exploration or simple lounging. Skald is an amalgam of contradictions; he is old enough to hold true, deep wisdom, and yet fractious enough to act without consulting it. He does have some traits that can be pinned down. He likes a good time, his boredom often turns dangerous, and he is - in general - in favor of freedom. For everyone.
  eral - in favor of freedom. For everyone.  +
• In a world of extremes, Gwenna prefers to …
  In a world of extremes, Gwenna prefers to avoid them. Averse to butting heads but not to friendly debate, she approaches life in a slightly wry way, and she has learned to tilt and skew and weave her way around many clashes of strong personalities, declawing nastiness before it gets too sharp. She'd rather a chilled white wine than a whiskey and she'd prefer a book and a hot cocoa to a bar fight. Some roar and swing an axe, or sing out loud with passion and verve; Gwenna would like to crack jokes by the fire while she does a little light tapestry and shares local gossip. Warm, compassionate, pleasant, affectionate, tolerantly appalled by political disaster: she is a quietly clever woman with a warm smile, a muting foil to the brash and the bombastic. Open-hearted and open-minded, she is interested in the world around her, open to the Faith of the Pantheon and to shamanism, to mystery and to legend -- not a staunch believer, but a suspecter, willing to entertain most possibilities.
  , willing to entertain most possibilities.  +
• In a world where there was a large divisio …
  In a world where there was a large division between what a male did and what a female did, there comes someone like Regla. She bucked tradition and that left a small chip on her shoulder that she does her best to hide behind the fiery determination to be the best. This means that she tries to do everything better than everyone else, although it's not done with any sense of malice on her part. She is quick to rise to a fight, youthful energy sending her into things without always thinking about it before leaping into any situation, from fighting to arguments to love to contests of wits or stamina. She doesn't hesitate, she wants to do and experience everything, but also has a strong determination to do right by her family, and a deeply ingrained loyalty to family.
  and a deeply ingrained loyalty to family.  +
• In all of Arx, few are as capable of surpr …
  In all of Arx, few are as capable of surprising someone making first impressions as Dagon. He looks so much like his grandfather, many fear angering him from the moment they meet him. Quickly, they find that the young heir recalls the old ways of chivalry and nobility rather than the brutal ruthlessness House Thrax is known for. He is quieter than one would expect, choosing his words carefully for maximum effect, focused on bettering those around him and defending the defenseless, and leaving things better than he found them. He works hard at it, humble and focused, always careful to keep his emotions in check. He eschews deception and corruption, favoring to be the better man whenever possible. He doesn't seek attention, even if it naturally comes to him, simply wanting to lighten the hearts and minds around him. He is not weak, even if many whisper behind his back, but he feels no need to display strength in brutish and unnecessary ways.
  strength in brutish and unnecessary ways.  +
• In battle he was cold, calculated and cunn …
  In battle he was cold, calculated and cunning. Tactics were his weapon of choice and his leadership skills were unmatched, however things have changed and he now blames himself about his past. His confidence has dropped and he no longer believes that he is capable or deserves anything. He tries not to start trouble but he often ofends people without realizing or meaning to. He finds it hard to make friends but the friends he does make are friends for life and he will never betray them.
  ds for life and he will never betray them.  +
• In certain realms of mysticism, Jian might …
  In certain realms of mysticism, Jian might be considered tied to the element of water. She travels steadily forth, seeking to go around impediments so that she might continue her course. Where there's no path of least resistance she begins to pool up against the impediment and wear it down. And where there is no time or ability to wear it away, Jian becomes the torrent, ready to drill through even stone to make her way forward again. But most of the time she is the placid water, still and calm; reflective.
  placid water, still and calm; reflective.  +
• In first meeting, Enid is a stoic woman. S …
  In first meeting, Enid is a stoic woman. She emits an underlying hesitance to engage, social barriers built as high as the guard walls of Stormheart. Every coin bears two sides though and the Northerner is no different. To her people and friends, the shaman is as warm as a hearth and known more locally as a good ear and counsel.
  wn more locally as a good ear and counsel.  +
• In her is incapsulated all the best and wo …
  In her is incapsulated all the best and worst traits of a survivor. She is quick to her own defense, cynical to take up the defense of others. Secretive, even with nothing to hide, and prone to bouts of excessive joviality and deeper depressions. A life in service to coin at the tip of a spear has robbed the young woman of much and instilled in her a taste for mindless violence and a hunger for ill-defined freedoms. She is rabble, without origin or loyalty, and where the chaos of this lifestyle takes her is fine enough a destination.
  le takes her is fine enough a destination.  +
• In her whole life, friends and family have …
  In her whole life, friends and family have never known Lumen to speak ill of anybody or anything -- not only merely by virtue of the political adroitness that she does possess, but out of sincere good-will. To the great disappointment of her naysayers, her charms are cut with an air of integrity that few possess. On her best day, she is like a much-beloved governess imposing her will gently and patiently upon her charges. On her worst day, she risks being taken for inordinately precious and perhaps, even hubristic.
  tely precious and perhaps, even hubristic.  +
• In many ways, Nanette is much like the por …
  In many ways, Nanette is much like the portraits that she paints - on one hand, she is the finished product, a quiet beauty to be admired by others. On the other hand, she's the fiery, passionate and messy stages in between not-started and complete. There's the Scholar, the highly educated and ever-hungry mind of a near-perfect Thraxian woman. She is pragmatic woman who works tirelessly to fill her mind with knowledge to the point of near-obsession, though she would call herself focused. There is a quiet intensity about her at all times, like she's in a permanent state of holding something back. This would be the Artist. A woman of many passions and an unrelenting lust for life. Hedonistic and always on a quest for more. When let out, Nanette is prone to bursts of Artist's Fury, yet just as prone to flashing a toothy, youthful smile that takes over her whole face, complete with crinkled nose, pinched-shut eyes and raised cheeks. And she's the woman to whom, on her quest to get to know somebody fully, nothing is too immoral or off-limits. She will find the buttons she needs to push to see true despair, violent anger, unadulterated passion - and she will push them. While these two sides are deliberately kept separate, they are certainly not mutually exclusive, and Nanette's best work often comes when the two sides work in harmony.
  comes when the two sides work in harmony.  +
• In most aspects of the woman's life, Josce …
  In most aspects of the woman's life, Joscelin is loud. She can project those swear words like arrows, and no one is immune. Efficient, proud of her work, she will tolerate no silly business when it comes to being professional. At least, initially. She'll make her own judgement calls if the need arises, but her world is mostly confined to her life and her trade. Stubborn, compassionate to a fault, she often bites off more than she can handle but is the last person to admit it. Flying off the handle, she's often one to act first and think later. While this usually serves her well, either by luck or design, it doesn't work all the time, and sometimes even gets her into trouble.
  and sometimes even gets her into trouble.  +
• In present day, Gael is said to be often p …
  In present day, Gael is said to be often perceived as grim and lorn, with unexpected moments of levity that teeter towards sardonicism and a cynical purview to anything within the boundaries of irony or something by its likeness. Very little rouses his sense of humor, but he's not without a shadow of it, only that it is kept behind cracked lips and aloof looks. It is easy to mistake these uninvolved and unassuming ways as if facets to a more shallow and fragmented character, but it is not the case. This has often seen him written off as a broken man, a possible bandit, a thief, a criminal, the greatest evil. Below the mystery is instead just a soul of waning enthusiasm and low spirits, with a negative grip on the reality of the world... and yet, where he walks, the atmosphere feels the more oppressive. As if accompanying him was some unseen burden at constant odds with any attempt at lasting merriment in him. None of his noble roots yet remain, all manners and etiquette have long since faded in the briny deep. His accent's yet Thraxian, his vocalization still harsh and caustic with a rugged depth, but when he speaks, it is evocative in gesticulation to the listless man left within him.
  ation to the listless man left within him.  +
• In some ways, Ryhalt Farshaw is exactly wh …
  In some ways, Ryhalt Farshaw is exactly what is thought of when it comes to the Farshaw family of Westrock Reach - Spirited, adventurous, curious, finding a joy in travel, and having a mind for trade. In other ways, he is not what people have come to expect from his family. Namely in that he is diligent, personally courageous, and has a streak that some might call 'spitefully cunning'. He is an avid reader, though does not consider himself a scholar, and enjoys fine things in the form of clothing, art, precious things, food and wine, but always manages to remind himself that these are fringe benefits and not the goal itself. He is also ambitious, wishing to pull House Farshaw out of its languor caused by being an island hold with no navy, forced to rely on the goodwill of neighbors for their defence.
  e goodwill of neighbors for their defence.  +
• In spite of her rather soft appearance, th …
  In spite of her rather soft appearance, there's a sharp, eager mind behind her coquettish winks and easy smiles. Mateline has been waiting essentially her whole teenage life for the moment she has now and does not intend to waste it. While outwardly friendly and warm, she can be harshly critical and spiteful and holds a grudge easily. She is especially hard on herself, often spending hours berating herself in her journals or diaries when she believes she's made a mistake. There IS genuine warmth to her, but she tries to make it hard to get at--if she's weak, she's certain that someone, somewhere will try to take what her family has built. Because of this, she must be hard and not allow herself to feel or show too much genuine emotion. Of course, that's much easier said than done when you're eighteen.
  asier said than done when you're eighteen.  +
• In spite of his rather serious nature, Ing …
  In spite of his rather serious nature, Ingvar tends to act (and react) before thinking a lot of the time, relying on instinct over pondering the correct course of action. There are notable exceptions, such as violence. While he might engage in sparring, when it comes to a real fight, he lacks the casual approach that many Mourning Islanders take to such matters. He also has a keen interest in what lies beyond the horizon, and finds himself fascinated by stories of the lands outside of Arvum.
  by stories of the lands outside of Arvum.  +
• In the Greenwood Forest, Neve was always k …
  In the Greenwood Forest, Neve was always known as a bright, smiling, bubbly girl of whimsical nature. When she ran through the forest, the sun shone just a little brighter, the wind blowing through the boughs a little more talkative. They seemed to give just a bit more shade in her wild, wondering presence. Grown now, she wears her heart on her sleeve, filled with whimsy, love, and a curious nature borne from the dichotomy of her upbringing, blending the wildness and abandon of the forest into the refined echelon of the cities. There are moments when Neve longs to retreat back to that bastion of greenery, when the city is foreign and overwhelming, the customs to learn abundant. But inevitably, the daughter of the forest finds some new spark of joy in refinement, some solace in a quiet place, some understanding of family and home, and her unquenchable spirit is renewed.
  e, and her unquenchable spirit is renewed.  +
• In the typical fashion of a Steelhart, Sar …
  In the typical fashion of a Steelhart, Sara presents an outwardly sombre demanour. Shaped by her mother's suicide, she's become more withdrawn and temperamental. She's difficult to approach or get to know, preferring to spend time alone if she can help it, alone from humans anyway.
  she can help it, alone from humans anyway.  +
• Incredibly sweet and bubbly, it's remarkab …
  Incredibly sweet and bubbly, it's remarkable that a certain PRINCE seems to avoid her presence constantly. She rarely seems to struggle to make a friend whether in the Twilight Court or in the realm of their allies. One can only assume she has an unbearable charm, the effects of which can't be countered, only delayed.
  of which can't be countered, only delayed.  +
• Independent to the point of weakness, Xand …
  Independent to the point of weakness, Xandrine is driven by her heart above all else: heart over head, every time. She'd never make it as a noble. She is as unfettered in her delight as in her despair. She feels with her whole heart -- and sometimes with her fists, and sometimes with her knives. She probably wants to fight you but don't worry, it will be fun.
  fight you but don't worry, it will be fun.  +
• Independent. Headstrong. Confident. Poi …
  Independent. Headstrong. Confident. Poised. All words Tesha's become accustomed to hearing attributed to her for as long as she can remember. She gives off an immediate aura of experience, conveying the sense that she's seen more than her young age would have allowed. Courteous and polite, as a proper Telmar noblewoman ought to be, Tesha shows an uncommon ambition and drive when she applies her considerable intelligence to solving problems of politics, strategy, or economics. She's fiercely loyal to the Telmar name, and to the sense of duty that comes from being a member of the Valardin's strong right hand.
  ember of the Valardin's strong right hand.  +
• Indolent is one of the first descriptors d …
  Indolent is one of the first descriptors drawn for when asked about this man. An innate flaw of Sergei's very being seems to the lack of any real drive, or desire to do much else then fulfil his base needs. It is easy to assume he is a creature lead by the instruction of his lessor mind, eternally ignorant of the greater one between his shoulders. Sergei has a dark affect offset by a too-easy-going nature, sharp tongue behind a smiling mouth and the potential for great wit (if ever it showed itself). There is more to him then this though-- surely. Gods, please let there be some redeeming feature here. Maybe he writes poetry in his spare time or, or something... who knows.
  spare time or, or something... who knows.  +
• Ingrid Grimhall is not quite as 'grim' as …
  Ingrid Grimhall is not quite as 'grim' as many of her family members (especially her father) yet she is a serious young woman. Sometimes in conversation it will appear she is not listening at all, but off in her head thinking through a new subject intensely. She gravitates towards people with similar interests, the usually quiet and reserved lady opening up in discussions of law, economics, and other scholarly persuits. More comfortable in small gatherings than large groups of people, but Ingrid knows that sometimes socializing is important for the nobility. She is not easy to get to know, keeping her emotions hidden to all but the few she is close with.
  dden to all but the few she is close with.  +
• Inquisitive and bright, this woman has a h …
  Inquisitive and bright, this woman has a hunger for delving into secrets and mysteries. Forgetting meals for the opportunity to peel away layers of obscuring detail, pursuing threads dangling tantalizingly within reach. A wry sense of humour that is threatened by the sort of experiences that could make someone jaded.
  experiences that could make someone jaded.  +
• Inquisitive and good natured, Hickson has …
  Inquisitive and good natured, Hickson has a gift for conversation, and seems to relish in every detail. He enjoys teaching, and will take the time to walk students through his thinking, or to listen to the stories and thoughts of others. He is also slow to anger, and generally exhibits a cool head when situations go sideways. His manners and style of speech are such that he fits in relatively comfortably with nobility and commoners alike.
  ortably with nobility and commoners alike.  +
• Inquisitive and passionate. Emery wants to …
  Inquisitive and passionate. Emery wants to know everything about everything, but her loyalties are quite set. She sees herself as a woman rescued, if narrowly, and has a kind of traumatized undercurrent to anything she speaks fervidly about. She's one of those people who is slow to trust, but once she trusts, it is almost unconditional.
  ce she trusts, it is almost unconditional.  +
• Insatiably curious. Unshakeably brave. Que …
  Insatiably curious. Unshakeably brave. Questionably moral. Dayne is a creature who divides opinion. People seem to either love him or hate him, and this is usually colored by whether or not he is on their side. He's a man who covers his doubts and fears with wit and sarcasm, often creates his own rules when the actual rules don't suit him, and never gives up even when the stakes get high enough to turn most back. The line between courage and foolishness is a fine one, but it's one he strives to straddle, and it's far from the only fine line he walks for the sake of his profession.
  e he walks for the sake of his profession.  +
• Insaya can't be all things to all people, …
  Insaya can't be all things to all people, but that doesn't mean she can't make a try of it. She has a real knack for fitting in wherever she goes, melting through different social classes like butter on hot toast. Her senses are keen and honed on picking up those little details that others may miss. A warm flirt, a keen observer, a quick wit, an elusive shade of a woman whose inner core is of sturdy steel but whose outward surface shifts and flows like watered silk. She has a deep-borne tinkerer's fascination with people, with a hobbyist's desire to pick apart their motivations to the roots and find out how they tick. She balances a powerful private interest in abstract justice with a deep wellspring of independent ambition, for which the Inquisition is a fine outlet.
  or which the Inquisition is a fine outlet.  +
• Inscrutable from behind the mask mask, the …
  Inscrutable from behind the mask mask, the Eye of the Prophet coldly speaks in often religious allegory and metaphors, with unclear meanings. It is difficult to discern much of his (?) personality, save that the Eye is a fanatic. Despite a tone full of religious fervor, it is very hard to say what the Eye truly wants.
  very hard to say what the Eye truly wants.  +
• Intelligence and curiousity are often the …
  Intelligence and curiousity are often the things most people notice first about him. A more perceptive observer might note his common sense and consistently calm demeanor. He seems to act more from duty and considered thought than from emotion, although he is typically quick to laugh and to care. There is footloose streak to him as well, a restless need to search and learn.
  well, a restless need to search and learn.  +
• Intelligence and forthrightness are the st …
  Intelligence and forthrightness are the stalwart pinnacles of Octavia's strong will, which in itself could move mountains. Rather than apply charm to grease the wheels of life, she has simply taken on a different kind of brute force than the kind that comes in muscle. It is extremely difficult to change a position of Octavia's once she has taken it. She is a champion of justice, a champion of the underdog, and above all, a champion of Octavia Kennex. Practical and pragmatic with a potential for ruthlessness, she is completely secure in herself. Her sense of humor is one of bright wit and sharp sarcasm, and she rarely withholds its presence from any conversation, even professionally.
  rom any conversation, even professionally.  +
• Intelligent and confident, Yasmine hasn't …
  Intelligent and confident, Yasmine hasn't lived the easiest life, but uses her experiences to make herself happy. She does what she needs to do, and finds the good in most situations. She loves to perform, to act, to lose herself in a part she plays, whether she mimics the most successful courtesans, or a wicked brigand in a show. She has a sense of loyalty about her that never waivers, proud of her family and her people, even though most of Arx may ostracize her for her origins. She is not blind to the drawbacks of her people, but she also takes note of the shortcomings of the others around her. But, like her own life, she tries to find the good in people. It's always useful, whether it makes her more money by her performance pleasing them, or getting out of a bad situation by knowing the people around her, and their motivations.
  people around her, and their motivations.  +
• Intelligent, intrepid, and inquisitive, Si …
  Intelligent, intrepid, and inquisitive, Siobhan is equally comfortable taking to the seas, or two a game of wits after a hard night's drinking. She's spent more than one night drinking alone however, as while she's not unfriendly, she's not all that great at picking up on social cues. In fact, she's downright horrid at it, saying the exact wrong thing at the exact wrong moment. She doesn't tend to let that bother her however, and is determined to live life to it's fullest regardless, confident that those who get to know her will eventually come to appreciate her as she is, blunt frankness and all.
  te her as she is, blunt frankness and all.  +
• Intense and organized, focused heavily on training his men and passing along his lessons learned on the streets of cities large and small. He can smile when needed to but is intense to a fault.  +
• Intense. Focused. She has her task and her …
  Intense. Focused. She has her task and her duties and she does them to the best of her ability. Her joy is the satisfaction of a job done well. Confident, outwardly calm, it's hard to say what she'd be like if she lost control. As it is, she's as placid as a deep lake, grounded and at times unfathomable.
  lake, grounded and at times unfathomable.  +
• Intensely curious, Aeden's sense of bounda …
  Intensely curious, Aeden's sense of boundaries can be overshadowed by his excitement at the prospect of learning something new. It is almost always an eagerness born of innocent inquiry, but the comfort of those subjected to it cannot always be said to feel the same. He is always trying to learn, which has him often approach people with questions, making him affable, if not always welcomed. A colorful youth has left him a bit wisdom for his age, a sharp mind and wit keeping him from more perilous encounters initiated by his inquisitive tongue.
  nters initiated by his inquisitive tongue.  +
• Intensity is the name of the game. Its no …
  Intensity is the name of the game. Its not that she's incapable of laughter or cheer, more that anything she does she does 110%. She doesn't seem to possess an 'off' switch, even her times of quiet seem intently focused. Whether drinking, fighting, carousing, or studying, she throws all of herself into the activity.
  e throws all of herself into the activity.  +
• Introspective, but exhuberant. Swinging be …
  Introspective, but exhuberant. Swinging between moments of deep thought and moments of sudden, even brash action when the time comes for it. Filled with an undying love for the riddles that metal hold, with a childlike sense of wonder when watching other crafters work their arts - happy to simply 'be', uncaring for the past and doing his best to simply let the future come to him, with a joie de vivre for all things in life: good or bad. Just as long as they happen.
  good or bad. Just as long as they happen.  +
• Introspective, thoughtful, doubt-filled  +
• Introverted, intelligent, and reserved in …
  Introverted, intelligent, and reserved in character, Filshiar's is a quiet warmth that rarely entirely fades. When it is gone, all that is left is the cold breath of his fury, and there is little that can withstand this. Deeply loyal to persons over principles, he feels for friends and comrades with overpowering passion, an amiable and unstinting devotion that makes all else pale before it. Easygoing and quiet typically, he is more likely to smile than laugh, and rarely boisterous, but enjoys the bonhomie of others around him, soaking up delight like a kind of human positivity sponge. Compassionate and dedicated, his gentleness and kindness seem his most common traits -- but his sturdy will and raw ferocity are astounding when he provoked.
  ferocity are astounding when he provoked.  +
• Iona is a good woman, and by the gods, she …
  Iona is a good woman, and by the gods, she will make others good if it ends her. She has little patience for idiocy, and doesn't hesitate to, -very carefully-, tear someone down, until they change their ways. She's ultimately diplomatic, avoiding offering offense without cause, but she's less concerned with someone's tender feelings, and more about making them a better person as a whole. She's vicious against her enemies and fiercely loyal to her allies. Woe be unto those that betray her ? there is no coming back from that. The world is a glorious place and life is to be revered, but sometimes practicality must take precedence, and that means battle, both literal and figurative.
  means battle, both literal and figurative.  +
• Iosif is outwardly a reserved man, keen of …
  Iosif is outwardly a reserved man, keen of intellect and serious of nature. He tends to be patient but relies mostly on instinct to guide him through social interactions, especially with strangers. Playing his cards close to his chest, he's a tough nut to crack, but once past this layer of studied control one can find a man with a sharp wit and easy sense of humour. He enjoys hunting and sailing in equal measure, finding himself called frequently into the wild. When he is among the civilised, he is known to enjoy storytelling as an artform.
  known to enjoy storytelling as an artform.  +
• Ira is possessed of a deep passion, and a …
  Ira is possessed of a deep passion, and a manic disposition that rages from illicit levels of excitement, to sickening levels of depression at the drop of a hat. He has a particular knack for pursuing natural philosophy and science as not an intellectual, academic pursuit with which to better mankind -- but as an art form, with which to better the very soul. Keen, intelligent, and liberal in his sexual relations -- Ira possesses an independence of spirit, mind, and soul that only educated commoners might have... until they are slapped down by their noble lords, and reminded that they are, of course, common. Free from the trappings of responsibility, he pursues whatever philosophical fancy catches his mind at the moment -- and they are multitude. Of course, this might often be seen as only petty and selfish narcissism. What honest, good man has no family, no prospects, and occupies himself with funny experiments all day? While other people treat him with a well-earned disdain for his lack of normality, he sees them all as lacking in ambition. An ambition and vision that he's cultivated for years.
  and vision that he's cultivated for years.  +
• Iroh is an individual that can be best des …
  Iroh is an individual that can be best described as a philosopher, wise beyond his years. He possesses a generally humble and soft-spoken attitude paired with a sarcastic sense of humor to grant him a friendly and approachable demeanor. However, almost paradoxically, Iroh knows when it is time to be serious. He can be cruel and merciless, should the situation call for it. Overall though, Iroh is a kind fellow who cares and cares deeply. However, there is also no mystery too great, no strategy too complexing, and no battle too great.
  y too complexing, and no battle too great.  +
• Ironna Aerisian could be best described as …
  Ironna Aerisian could be best described as 'enthusiastic', and even that might be an understatement. Irony has Goals she plans to achieve, and the way she talks about them the capital letter is all but audible. So, so many goals... and nearly all of them are to do with being a Hero of the Realm, or a Knight of Valor, or a Reknowned Champion... or something else that can be capitalized dramatically and -- as she puts it -- make a /difference/. Oh, she's certainly friendly to those around her, but she can be terrifyingly intense when she finds someone knowledgable about the topics that interest her. And she seems to have led a surprisingly sheltered life in some ways, as the things she can be curious about are both many and varied.
  be curious about are both many and varied.  +
• Irrepressible: that might be the first wor …
  Irrepressible: that might be the first word to come to mind when thinking of Imogene. Irrepressible energy, irrepressible mirth, irrepressible temper, irrepressible volubility -- it's all so easily seen on Imogene's surface that it's perhaps understandable if people tend to accept her at face value, to readily believe that just what she looks to be, she is. But beneath that flighty exterior, concealed behind the sparkle of her eyes, there is a thoughtfulness, a shrewdness even; a hint of mystery. She can give off an air of the most exquisite elegance and grace when she puts her mind to it, and she's capable of surprising people with both words and deeds, to the point where no one can say just why she does what she does sometimes. Which gave rise to the second word of her reputation: unpredictable.
  ond word of her reputation: unpredictable.  +
• Is he brilliant or imbecilic? Is he of fan …
  Is he brilliant or imbecilic? Is he of fantastic manner or exceedingly irreverent? Jev is a polarizing individual: people tend to hate him or love him. His flights of fancy, odd misjudgements and spontaneous outbursts are often considered either endearing or grossly inappropriate and annoying. Always finicky and seldom serious. Or is he being serious? His eccentrism nearly makes him a parody of himself. Those intrepid enough to get to know him, however, tend to learn something else.
  im, however, tend to learn something else.  +
• Isabeau knows what happens to heroes - the …
  Isabeau knows what happens to heroes - they die - and she has determined never to be one. No, Isabeau sees no need to take up arms and shield in defense of honor - there's enough of that among her people. Instead, she gives them something to champion. That's not to say Isabeau is a reckless woman, and certainly not a helpless one. But she's not at all averse to playing a damsel in distress if it can get her what she wants, and she's not ashamed to rally her chivalrous acquaintances against necessary targets with some true ruthlessness, at times. Some of it is smarts, she sees the courtly games for what they are and plays to win for the good of what family she has left. There's also a part of her that simply enjoys the feeling of power she gets when she wins someone to her side or influences someone to do what she wants, all while remaining a kind and loving woman.
  l while remaining a kind and loving woman.  +
• Iseulet carries herself with the regal poi …
  Iseulet carries herself with the regal poise of a Queen though there are some that would say more like a cat. They might not be wrong, as there is definitely something about the way she moves that evokes leonine temperance and grace. This capricious nature is moderated by a coquettish disposition, a wicked wit, and sharp sense of humor. Recent years in Arx have worn away her cynicism and polished her rough edges to reveal her as a sophisticated woman. Looking past her outward charm, many find that she has a surprising mind for numbers and business, her intelligence parallel to her beauty.
  , her intelligence parallel to her beauty.  +
• Ishmael is someone who is eager to help ou …
  Ishmael is someone who is eager to help out. He takes a great deal of pride in his work and his ability to be of use to those that he serves. He is always polite, though not above giving his own opionion. Still, even in disagreement he is able to maintain a level of respect. Ishmael has spent a great deal of time serving the nobility, so his manners are more polished then the average commoner but he still does not step out of line.
  er but he still does not step out of line.  +
• Isidora likes to play at being very stoic …
  Isidora likes to play at being very stoic and emotionless, however, this attempt breaks when she is put under strain or someone teases her too much. This can be a mixed bag of reactions, typically anger or embarrassment. Very little doesn't make Isidora blush. She can think someone or something is very cute and it'll make her blush, though, she works hard at hiding it when she does turn red. So hard that, depending on the person, she might react in anger if brought to her attention. Isidora is very compassionate, though, not overly affectionate and has quite the temper. Despite all this Isidora is extremely loyal and she bears a honor code of her own, which is to say she /tries/ not to talk about people behind their backs, tries not to do anything that she, or her family, would deem dishonorable.
  e, or her family, would deem dishonorable.  +
• It can be hard to peg Amerigo's personalit …
  It can be hard to peg Amerigo's personality. He has charm, swagger, the look of a Steward who in another life could have gone on to be a pirate. He is smart as a whip, and will engage in wordplay and banter at the drop of a hat. He will take the side of an argument opposite the other person simply to have the argument and learn how they think. But, behind all that, behind the sarcasm and biting remarks is a man loyal to his family and commited to doing what is in the best interest of the House and its members. Just understand that if he's asked to do something, it is highly likely he will tell you no, even send a messenger back with a long winded response as to why he won't do it...only for the requested item or happening to show up moments later because he was working on it the whole time.
  cause he was working on it the whole time.  +
• It has been said of Kaiden that he would b …
  It has been said of Kaiden that he would be far easier to understand if he were a set of twins, alternating which arrived depending upon the moment and occassion. The truth is that he really does -try- to be the outgoing, sociable, friendly fellow that he seems to believe he's supposed to be. He's just not that good at it. His isolated childhood made him quiet and prone to withdraw and listen, rather than be more actively involved in conversations. He tends to think before he acts, sometimes far more than he ought to, making him at times seem hesitant. He is slow to anger, preferring to try and solve problems rather than escalate them.
  solve problems rather than escalate them.  +
• It is rare that anything seems to upset or …
  It is rare that anything seems to upset or alarm Driskell, a man who has served the Thraxan house of Darkwater for many years. He is always socially correct, although at times looks more warrior than steward and has no problems giving dry witty comments when the situation calls for them. He understands that his purpose for existence is to serve and he takes great pride in his work and status so that his employers can focus their attentions and resources without any distractions.
  ns and resources without any distractions.  +
• It is rumored that Darrow of House Darkwat …
  It is rumored that Darrow of House Darkwater has not laughed in fifteen years. Even as a youth and squire he was known as 'Dour Darrow', and his somberness is matched only by his relentlessness. While not openly hostile, he can be curt and is often laconic, though his words are known for intelligence when he does speak. He's harshly just, stoic, and severe in his dealings with others. He doesn't exactly lack charisma, though those that gather to him are the type more interested in doing, not saying.
  type more interested in doing, not saying.  +
• It is the one-eyed man who is king over th …
  It is the one-eyed man who is king over the blind. All his life, Gerrick has been aware that things don't simply happen. There are no coincidences in this world. Things are linked, connected. There is a cause for every effect and yet those around him so infrequently question, instead they blindly accept what answers they are fed. Not Gerrick! He questions, he investigates, he goes seeking those mysteries to bring them into the light! On his own time, that is. While he is a dedicated observer of the unknown and cryptic, he is also dutiful about his professional life as investigator, former Tracker and sometimes guard captain for the Keaton family. He might not always have the free time for his investigations, but he's always paying attention!
  gations, but he's always paying attention!  +
• It isn't that Roland is stubborn, exactly. …
  It isn't that Roland is stubborn, exactly. It's just that once he sets his mind on something, it takes an almighty lever to move him. He readily admits when he is wrong, if he /is/ wrong, because he is most certainly not proud. But if he thinks he is right and has enough faith or knowledge to back it up, it is nearly impossible to budge him. He plants his feet and grips his mace and simply stays put. He's very uncertain about anything that he doesn't know well (which is most things other than whalloping stuff and sheep) and is horribly tongue-tied around most people, including but most especially ladies and gentlemen who are attractive. At heart, he's a farmboy and a shepherd, and is most happy with a nice beverage, a roaring fire, and stars to look at - but on the opposite end of that is his absolutely resolute dedication to protecting people who cannot protect themselves. He has been entrusted with the ability to guard others and keep them safe so that they may enjoy the lives that the gods have given them, and he takes that as seriously as it can be taken.
  akes that as seriously as it can be taken.  +
• It may be a somewhat trite metaphor, but i …
  It may be a somewhat trite metaphor, but it is entirely apropros to picture Lia as a babbling brook. A seemingly boundless font of both optimism and enthusiasm, she has been accused often of being an unequivocal idealist and rather exhausting to boot. She smiles and damns ill luck for naught, whether or not it may tempt fate, and tends to utilize laughter as the proverbial blunt tool for all occasions. Much like her actual, tangible tools, she is adaptable for all situations provided an endless, awkward stream of consciousness is considered suitable. This so-called pleasant facade is as unrelenting - and nearly as insurmountable - as a stone buttress, meant to dash the hopes of those who attempt to breach it to find the soft, fleshy bits underneath.
  to find the soft, fleshy bits underneath.  +
• It seems that no matter what life throws h …
  It seems that no matter what life throws her way, Alarissa's ambitions remain unshaken: she sees her confidence as a matter of Grayson Pride over mere vanity, and to settle as anything less than legendary would be to do her esteemed blood wrong. Quick to smile and slow to anger, she seems to put her cultured disposition to its best use in making people feel at-ease, though she's developed a bit of a dry wit and can even sound flippant at times. Above all, she seems to harbour a desire to make others know how good she is, even if to do so she must indulge in the occasional white lie or overt act of generosity.
  onal white lie or overt act of generosity.  +
• It takes a lot of work to appear always ca …
  It takes a lot of work to appear always calm, cool and relaxed, and Evaine is a very hard worker. She moves with languid grace, speaks with an unhurried tone verging on a drawl, and even her smiles are a slow, deliberate curl. This langorous demeanor is, however, paired with an intense drive, and focus. Never does Evaine shy away from a goal because the way to it is difficult. She is not a procrastinator, nor easily distracted.
  t a procrastinator, nor easily distracted.  +
• It would be a mistake to consider Austen a …
  It would be a mistake to consider Austen a dull man. While not especially outgoing, he is determined and decisive, and his silence is not borne of thoughtlessness or shyness: he's just terrible at small talk. Additionally, deception is not something Austen does: he is consciously opposed to it and terrible at it on the rare occasion he tries. He is fiercely protective of his family and the few people close to him. Threats are not beyond him, regardless of who the threat is, but he can usually get the sentiment across by glaring daggers.
  t the sentiment across by glaring daggers.  +
• It would be easy for a girl newly emerged …
  It would be easy for a girl newly emerged from the backwater of Valardin lands to be starry-eyed, with grass-seeds in her hair and no concept of how to handle the big city. But Verity's love for life translates into her being like a fish introduced to water. She lives, she loves, she laughs, she fights. There's not an experience out there that she doesn't want to try or hasn't already sampled, and her enthusiasm for new delights and old ones remains undiminished.
  elights and old ones remains undiminished.  +
• It would be easy to have become cold, or d …
  It would be easy to have become cold, or distant, living on Escuma and being mostly isolated from a lot of the Islands. But Annika was never geared towards that type of personality. She's warm, affectionate, caring to a fault in many ways, but also practical and willing to do make the hard choices when the time comes. She has always had a maternal streak, but don't let that fool you, she's not a push over.
  let that fool you, she's not a push over.  +
• It would be quite easy for those who first …
  It would be quite easy for those who first meet Ilinca to believe her aloof, what with her airy affect that would seem haughty, perhaps even cold, if it weren't for the fierce, somewhat unsettling intensity of the unblinking stare that focuses on the subject of her attentions. The truth of the matter lies there in her watchful eyes. As a stranger in a strange land, in many ways isolated and unfamiliar with all of that around her, she often prefers to observe the steps of the proverbial dance rather than engage in it and trod clumsily on someone's toes. Once her curiosity has been captured, however, she proves to have a formidable wit and a quick, piercing - if occasionally somewhat macabre - sense of humor.
  ionally somewhat macabre - sense of humor.  +
• It wouldn't be wrong to call Aaron Blackbu …
  It wouldn't be wrong to call Aaron Blackburn an optimist with a penchant for sarcasm and the distinctive ability of keeping others at arms' length while appearing to welcome them close. He's been dealt some hard knocks by life but bounced back with wry humor intact. He's got an explorers eye for fashion, and a daring that has been forcibly transmuted into his tailoring, and a leftover romanticism from his days adventuring under the employ of the Ashfords.
  enturing under the employ of the Ashfords.  +
• It's a hard-knock life! Or so people say, …
  It's a hard-knock life! Or so people say, but the girl named Lola Tragedy never got the message. She is the embodiment of kindness, generosity and easy love. Life has handed her a bucket of sour lemons and she didn't just turn it into lemonade, she made sure everyone around her - everyone she passed in her life - had a glass of that lemonade too. She dedicates herself to the lower boroughs, and wakes every day with the promise to put a smile on each of their faces. Outside of the boroughs tells a slightly different story. While among her own she glows with warmth and kindness, as soon as her path is crossed with nobility she becomes so painfully and awkwardly shy that she can barely function. It has been a lifelong sruggle for the little sweetheart of the boroughs.
  for the little sweetheart of the boroughs.  +
• It's a wonder that Aleksei hasn't been thr …
  It's a wonder that Aleksei hasn't been throttled yet. Bright and gregarious, he can be the life of the party, but he has a remarkable habit of high-level obnoxiousness combined with a frequent inability to even know what he did to piss someone off. That said, he can be quite charming, and there's a draw to his energy. A natural thrill-seeker, he's certainly not a coward; he's just spent most of his life allergic to responsibility. While he likes to eschew his Oathlander roots and all of the stereotypes they involve, he has a core of morality and honesty that belies his protests.
  lity and honesty that belies his protests.  +
• It's easy to mistake Juniper's curiousity …
  It's easy to mistake Juniper's curiousity and energy as facets of a shallow and youthful character. She's bright of mind and spirit, with a tendency to focus on the good and the constructive as a means to balance all the bad in the world. This has often seen her written off as young, naive, hopelessly optimistic. Beneath the glimmer of high spirits and boundless enthusiasm, she is keen, perceptive and fiercely committed to maintaining the warmth she carries in her heart for her land and her people. June knows the world is a dangerous place, full of unknowns. But where she walks, the atmosphere feels less oppressive, and those she reaches out to help are often left feeling refreshed and renewed, capable of shouldering their burdens once more... so maybe there is something to her take on things too.
  re is something to her take on things too.  +
• It's not that Arcadia isn't smart, exactly …
  It's not that Arcadia isn't smart, exactly. She likes learning new things just fine; so long as they're new and exciting skills, rather than boring and useless facts. The list of things Cady would like to try includes but is not limited to: swordfighting, sailing, drinking too much, traveling to far away lands, meeting interesting people, exploring dangerous places, falling in love, falling out of love, and punching things. With a strong sense of adventure, and an eagerness to expand her horizons, Arcadia is up for anything. Bright and bubbly, she is willing to try anything once (or twice!) and delighted to meet new people from all different walks of life. She enjoys parties, as long as they aren't dull ones where everyone talks in low voices about the latest scientific study on weather patterns. Parties with drinking: good. Parties with dancing: better. Parties with masks AND drinking AND dancing: ideal. Finally in Arx, after years of dreaming of such freedom and opportunity, she is ready to meet any possibility with open arms. The world is her oyster! Speaking of which, is anyone available for oyster harvesting lessons?
  e available for oyster harvesting lessons?  +
• It's not that Ashur has no social graces. …
  It's not that Ashur has no social graces. He simply doesn't have time for them. He worked on his impatience, truly he did. But it was hard sitting around and sipping alcohol when there was a world to uncover and understand. Determined. That was Ashur. Determined in all things; to tinker with a gadget, to find a new path, to seek a lost artifact. It was a madness, almost. A consuming thirst that would never be quenched so long as the lure of something new existed just beyond the horizon.
  thing new existed just beyond the horizon.  +
• It's not that Deva sets out to give gray h …
  It's not that Deva sets out to give gray hairs to everyone that cares about her, or that she wants to be a troublemaker... even if those moments are often hilarious. She just loves freedom above all else and instinctively buckles against any kind of constraint ever set down on her, whether it's the polite suffocating rules of noble society or the pragmatic duties set forth for a high born princess. She's passionate and fiery, caring so deeply and fervently about any just cause that piques her bone deep sympathy for individuals fighting for their rights. She does try to restrain herself now and then, knowing how easily a princess can bring scandal down upon House Redrain, but the surest way to make her forget that restraint is to tell her she cannot do something.
  nt is to tell her she cannot do something.  +
• It's not that Mikael doesn't have a sense …
  It's not that Mikael doesn't have a sense of humor, it's just that he has a very high set of standards for what he thinks is funny. Also he finds his humor to be the funniest. But when someone does crack through the false veneer of stoicism they'll find that he's actually quite entertaining, with a penchant for storytelling. He's also begrudgingly sympathetic to the plights of other people and while he might consider something someone did to be silly or stupid, he's almost compulsively compelled to help them anyway. He hates when people cry, it's the worst.
  He hates when people cry, it's the worst.  +
• It's not thtat Akio is a man without ambit …
  It's not thtat Akio is a man without ambitions, but rather that he's a man with too many ambitions. He wants to do, see, find something new, and finding, doing, or seeing new things is getting harder and harder to do. So his malaise over this inimical problem appears as one without a desire to do anything at all. Nothing could be further from the trtuh. Around people, Akio is jovial and friendly. He enjoys the distracts from his own brain. In private he can be moody.
  his own brain. In private he can be moody.  +
• Ivarr is a hardened man, given to seeking …
  Ivarr is a hardened man, given to seeking glory, and aggressive actions. Having been a pirate, and a thrall, and now a freed man, he has little shame or modesty when it comes to himself. He has no qualms about blood, and is of the mind that a few acts of hard and severe violence will save trouble down the road. Further still, while not cruel, he enjoys fighting, and killing, and the rush of battle, embodying the traits that give the Thrax their reputation. He's a man's man, and at his heart, a traditionalist, believing that thralls should be kept as thralls, and piracy is a good thing, and if someone is weak or unprepared then they don't deserve to keep what's theirs. He has a quick tongue that lends itself to bloody humour, and at his heart, he's a pragmatist, unafraid to run if the situation calls for it, and always open to new ideas in a military sense. He'd rather be feared than loved. He's the type of man to be fiercely loyal to someone he's pledged himself to, so much so as to ignore rules of respect or propriety in dealing with the enemies of a liege. This extends to those under his command or that follow him, to whom he has a sense of duty and family that is beyond his own safety or interests. He's also prone to drink, before, or after battles especially, and he has almost an inability to pass up a gamble.
  s almost an inability to pass up a gamble.  +
• Ivy is one who lives in the moment despite …
  Ivy is one who lives in the moment despite her capability to plan for the future. Gruffly caring, her bedside manner leaves much to be desired but the results tend to speak for themselves. She has a tendency towards impulsiveness, terseness, and a clear discomfort for confined spaces and crowds. When forced into social interactions, she has a tendency towards impatience towards required etiquette that can be mistaken for rudeness.
  iquette that can be mistaken for rudeness.  +
• Jadara is a sharp blade tempered with scor …
  Jadara is a sharp blade tempered with scorching fires and the heavy hammer of Jadairal's laws and customs. Where once there might have been a more playful and wildchild within, now she is disciplined and observant, always thinking twice before finally acting. A pensive and philosophical warrior, Jadara is the calm before the storm, the congregation of clouds before the thunderstrike. In less hostile environs she is cordial even when not exactly warm, absolutely respectful unless disrespected first. Cultured and well-spoken, the emissary does not seem to possess the Jadairal airs of arrogance so many have come to known, or at least she hides those very well.
  wn, or at least she hides those very well.  +
• Jameson is a good man, but not quite a gre …
  Jameson is a good man, but not quite a great one...yet. His family expects a lot from him, but he is a bit of a slow bloomer in the ways they want. They want him to be honorable and forthright and skilled in court, but he would rather slink through the woods and hunt game, or scout. He would rather watch from afar, which is NOT a choice befitting a man of his title or birthing. He is not a coward or a bad man...simply one who is not good at the things his family tends to be good at, while excelling at others. There is a stark loneliness to his life, though, and it gnaws at him. Jameson is not willing to sacrifice who he is to fill it, however.
  o sacrifice who he is to fill it, however.  +
• Jan has the blunt, take no shit attitude o …
  Jan has the blunt, take no shit attitude of a military commander; there's not a trace of a noblewoman's grace in anything she does. It would be easy to dismiss her as nothing but a rough edged warrior -- in fact, many people do -- but there's a lot more to her than that. When Jan chose her true self over the life that her title and gender dictated, she made that choice with every fiber of her being, and with no apologies to anyone. She talks loud, drinks hard, and swears often because that's who she is, and Jan Kennex isn't interested in pretending to be someone she's not. The rest of the world can accept her, warts and all, or they can damned well get out of her way.
  r they can damned well get out of her way.  +
• Jarel seems to be the kind of man that wou …
  Jarel seems to be the kind of man that would do anything for his Northerner brethren, however his view on the southern houses is not very optimistic. While he seems to eschew politics, he is not unaware of them and keeps himself up to date to the ebb and flow of it within the Compact. Jarel is also mostly a quiet man who prefers to listen to others rather then talking. When he does begin to speak, it is clear he can do it quite artfully and well, as well as capable of holding deep conversations with anyone who wishes too. He also tend to be quite the friendly type as long as the person has not pissed him off. Seemingly it is difficult to pin him as a Noble because he seems to enjoy the simple things in life rather then the luxury of his particular status. Jarel's personality changes drastically in combat, focused and fierce.
  drastically in combat, focused and fierce.  +
• Jaromir is a generally quiet and contempla …
  Jaromir is a generally quiet and contemplative bear of a man that hides a deeply cynical and pragmatic personality and a relish for bloodshed. He prefers to think before acting, remaining a sea of calm in the eye of the storm, but once a decision is made is he all reckless abandon and unflinching bravado intent on seeing it through. Jaromir has a tight concern for money and seeks to build his fortune and fame, though this can be often swept aside by his weakness for gambleing and fine horses in equal measure.
  ambleing and fine horses in equal measure.  +
• Jarryck is the sort of person who you woul …
  Jarryck is the sort of person who you would want on your side in a fight; fierce and clever. Although a seemingly gruff man, and perhaps a little badly spoken, this is not the true personality of the man. He is, in fact, when you get to know him, a good humoured man, who can be open and friendly. Also, the fact that he is tall and big often makes some think of him as somewhat of a brute, whereas this is the opposite of the truth. He is in fact, rather intelligent, and plans what he does in advances, thinking of the risks and rewards. And although a soldier, he has a soft side and will try and protect others who are weaker than himself.
  rotect others who are weaker than himself.  +
• Jasher is a conservative man whose tacitur …
  Jasher is a conservative man whose taciturn nature has on more than one occasion misrepresented him as witless or arrogant. Those who have expended the time and energy to know him better are treated to a more conversant side of him, one that is somewhat more willing to dispense with his private thoughts and muted, albeit genuine, feelings. His sense of humor is dry, obscured beneath a mask of composure that makes his occasional quip all the more unexpected, and perhaps even more difficult to read. The prince is a layer of impassive control over a hot core of passionate energy that manifests more readily - and creditably - on the battlefield. A fierce warrior, by the book officer and proficient sailor, the prince prefers an active, regimented life and finds himself restless and discontented when separated from structure. In almost all situations, he is unlikely to yield up to a moment's recklessness unless otherwise pushed to the edge, in the absence of any other option.
  edge, in the absence of any other option.  +
• Jasmine is known to be sweet and vivacious …
  Jasmine is known to be sweet and vivacious. She plays the part of a welcoming hostess with ease, moving between topics of conversation while ensuring everyone's drinkis topped off. Yet when the time comes, she's not afraid to drag a wallflower out to the middleof the dance floor and kick some life into things either. et there are times she's quiet, preferring to keep to herself. It's been said by more than one member of the family that she was born of two souls: one of a performer, and one of a bookworm. You just never know which you might get.
  . You just never know which you might get.  +
• Jason comes off as friendly, and very coy. …
  Jason comes off as friendly, and very coy. He won't give you a straight answer to anything. He smiles easily, but there's a keen searching intensity in his eyes. As if he's committing everything he sees to memory. Or considering how much coin is in your purse. His charm is beguiling yet you can't help feeling you're in the presence of a person that is more kin to a snake than a man.
  on that is more kin to a snake than a man.  +
• Jasper once was a young, brash knight who …
  Jasper once was a young, brash knight who let his heart lead him to make great acts of courage and valor. But since being left at the altar and subsequent scandal, the young man has become a bit jaded with the world. He doesn't trust as easily as he once did. He finds more darkness in others than light. He definitely doesn't seem as enamored in rescuing damsels.
  sn't seem as enamored in rescuing damsels.  +
• Jasra is inquisitive. This does not always …
  Jasra is inquisitive. This does not always manifest as outright questions, but can be as simple as intense scrutiny as she takes in every detail she can. Later she'll toy with these puzzle pieces in her head and try to make them fit together, only going out of her way to ask when she can't put together clues. Other times she is blunt and will send a barrage of questions to whomever she thinks has the answers, be they high or be they low. Above all, Jasra knows that life is fleeting, and in her mind the best way to honor it while it's here is to understand it. While many may find her constant questioning to be annoying, for Jasra it's honoring something that won't last forever and helping it live that much longer. 'It' usually being an idea.
  t much longer. 'It' usually being an idea.  +
• Jaufrey would never deny that he is ambiti …
  Jaufrey would never deny that he is ambitious and in possession of a considerable amount of self-regard. He takes pride in his skill and hard work, and bragging never truly hurt anyone. Unlike most nobility - with their heirloom weapons, vast riches, and access to the best instructors - Jaufrey has had to get where he is on his own, and feels he is more than justified to toot his own horn. If someone else has a problem with that, they can just deal with it. Or prove him wrong. This pride, unfortunately, comes with some notable drawbacks. The young man has high standards for himself but low patience. This has inevitably resulted in a strained relationship with his father, whose attempts to instill some wisdom in him have mostly fallen on deaf ears. Thankfully, he is frequently kind and has a strong moral compass. He has a penchant for stepping up for those who cannot defend themselves, and always fights with honor even if it may mean he loses. He is young, and has plenty of time to learn.
  is young, and has plenty of time to learn.  +
• Jay is amiable and ambitious. There is a l …
  Jay is amiable and ambitious. There is a light-hearted side of him that enjoys good company and good ale, and he is comfortable mingling with people from all walks of life. He finds working with a needle and thread to be calming and therapeutic, which coincides with the side of him that is focused and detail oriented. A deeply rooted appreciation for fashion has him almost always dressed in nice clothing as he does, indeed, care about his appearance. Jay is happiest when he is designing and he certainly has an artist's eye for color, style, and texture while shopping, drawing, and painting. He is equally balanced when it comes to being physically and mentally active, enjoying a good dance and also a good book on a regular basis. Oh, and jokes. He likes a good joke and does love to laugh.
  likes a good joke and does love to laugh.  +
• Jayden is not the typical scion of the Nor …
  Jayden is not the typical scion of the North, being a somewhat quiet and introspective young man; but it isn't that he's shy, for he will open up easily. He simply likes to observe the world around him, especially the people and signs of the spirits. He's easy to smile and easy to laugh, but hard to anger. For Jayden, anger burns cold and hard. When he makes a friend, he's loyal to them, but if betrayed he does not forgive easily.
  ut if betrayed he does not forgive easily.  +
• Jeffeth is warm, and friendly, and mellow. …
  Jeffeth is warm, and friendly, and mellow. It's possible that somewhere within that broad-shouldered frame there could be a spark of heat, for it is true there is a spine, and he will stand up for those as need standing up for. But primarily, the best weapons he has to apply to any situation -- aside from the sword and shield he has trained in -- are his patience and his understanding. He has a knack for approaching the complex, the dramatic, and the tense, and breaking issues down to their component parts, to tackle problems in small, handleable pieces, rather than huge, overwhelming panics. He is a loving man of deep optimism and golden-forged hope. Sure, he's not the sharpest knife in the drawer, but not everyone needs to be a genius, and his emotional intelligence is stronger than many a book-learning lesson.
  stronger than many a book-learning lesson.  +
• Jennyva is calculating. She's smarter and …
  Jennyva is calculating. She's smarter and faster than most, with better instincts -- and she's far too smart to ever tell anyone that. When she feels like saying something snarky, it's either directed gently at herself (to seem relatable), or gently at someone safe (to win the friendship of her targets). She was never interested in war, or sport, or anything else in particular until she realized she had to step up and be the 'Face' of House Shepherd. And then she discovered something about herself. She liked how it felt to /win/. To win treaties, to win allies, to outmanuever and shore up and secure and charm what her family needed. It's an addictive feeling, and she uses all her considerable natural talents to chase it.
  considerable natural talents to chase it.  +
• Jericho is a very lively individual. He al …
  Jericho is a very lively individual. He always needs to be doing -something- or other in order to feel accomplished. Though that's not to say he doesn't like a good rest. He's very focused and dedicated when on mission or on the hunt, willing to follow his 'prey' for days before he can sink in the kill. He takes his call to arms very seriously, and nothing is more important to him than family. All in all, he is a very upstanding and humble person with a slight regard for occasional mischief.
  h a slight regard for occasional mischief.  +
• Jerrica is almost always moving?she has a …
  Jerrica is almost always moving?she has a tremendous energy and presence to her, always looking to seek out an injustice and right it! Or at least argue it into submission. She has a huge heart and a fondness for animals of all kinds. She will always, always root for the underdog and do her best to make them a winner. She's energetic and stubborn and has a tendency to argue past the point where other people would drop it out of politeness. She tends to fiercely believe in things and wants everyone else to see it her way. She's a pacifist who wants to honor Gloria by being virtuous and of course is particularly drawn to Petrichor because she loves nature. Where there's injustice or war in the world Jerrica wants to be there to make it right. Regardless of whether anyone else wants her there.
  ss of whether anyone else wants her there.  +
• Jessa is intense, in everything she does. …
  Jessa is intense, in everything she does. When she gives her loyalty, she gives it completely. When she loves, she loves with every fiber of her being. When she fights, she fights with all her heart. When she laughs, she laughs with her whole body. And when her temper is roused, it's like a raging storm until it blows past. She's generally easygoing with those she doesn't know, however; she views nearly every stranger as a potential new friend or sparring partner, until they prove themselves otherwise.
  er, until they prove themselves otherwise.  +
• Jhond is charming, nearly always smiling and quick to make a joke or terrible, groan inducing pun. He is a daredevil that always seeks that next adrenaline rush. If Arx had Jack Ass, he'd be on it.  +
• Jinnean is a friendly, approachable young …
  Jinnean is a friendly, approachable young woman who is always happy to offer advice. Dedicated to the tasks she chooses to undertake, she also enjoys relaxing with a drink and joining in with social merriment. Other times, she enjoys wandering out into the wilds to spend time surrounded by nature and the solitude of her thoughts
  by nature and the solitude of her thoughts  +
• Joan is clearly a prodigal, her mannerisms …
  Joan is clearly a prodigal, her mannerisms reveal as much. In spite of this, she tries her best to be a part of "civilized" society. Everything about her personality, from her dedication to the Pantheon to her strange obsession with reading, is in service to appearing "civilized." However, old habits are hard to break, and she can hardly stop herself from instinctively slipping in some Arvani slang. Paired with her liege's reputation, the stigma of being a prodigal is hard to escape. In order to "blend in," Joan has leaned into many Oathlander stereotypes, such as being infatuated with honor and overly pious. Although she outwardly presents as a follower of the Pantheon, she still clearly holds onto her people's shamanistic superstitions. She is particularly cautious around animals, as she was taught to venerate their spirits from a young age.
  o venerate their spirits from a young age.  +
• Joaquin, the Jack of Blades. The title sui …
  Joaquin, the Jack of Blades. The title suits various aspects and layers of the man in ways he prefers to leave for others to decipher rather than ruining the fun and explaining everything. Still, some things grow evident should one spend even a small amount of time with the man. For one, Joaquin having the ability to find a great many things hilarious, even if they are, by most accounts, very much not. The man who will laugh and dance in the face of the greatest of tragedies, of the darkest moments? That would be Joaquin. Whether this is just another role the man has embraced, or just his true nature, is kept, purposefully, unclear. For that too, is yet another aspect of the man, one hinted at by his other name. The Jack of Blades, a trickster of a card that finds new meaning in both the sharpness of his wit along with his ability to forge and perform with the blades to match. As befits the tradition of jesters and other such performers he follows, however, even his sharpest witticisms serve to entertain... or educate. Maybe. With Joaquin? It's maddeningly difficult to figure out.
  It's maddeningly difficult to figure out.  +
• Joel is quiet and can take some time to op …
  Joel is quiet and can take some time to open up to those he just met. He finds working in his shop to be quite calming and therapeutic, which coincides with the side of him that is focused and detail oriented. His occupation has him traveling to various parts of Arvum in search of items of value and he enjoys returning to the city to fill the shelves of his shop with all sorts of new treasures.
  his shop with all sorts of new treasures.  +
• John is mostly a quiet person. Although he …
  John is mostly a quiet person. Although he seems to be more of the silent type, he is still quite friendly to those who wish to interact with him. This doesn't mean that John will simply trust that person, but he is willing to give everyone a real shot. This is because he firmly believes everyone has a bit of good in their hearts. He is also the kind of person who values Nature and their gifts. He also comes across as polite and respectful of others and values their opinion, even if he has a different opinion on a subject.
  f he has a different opinion on a subject.  +
• Jolly and energetic, Emmerly only spends a …
  Jolly and energetic, Emmerly only spends any time completely still if she's asleep or on the job. Her working face lacks the solemnity some manage to achieve, a smile shining even in the midst of battle. Outside of the job, you'll often find an excitedly tapping foot or an arm waving in animated conversation. She's quick with a smile or a laugh, and has a hard time holding a grudge, her temper fading out as quick as it flares up.
  emper fading out as quick as it flares up.  +
• Jophiel displays a natural inclination tow …
  Jophiel displays a natural inclination towards soothing those hard-to-see wounds of the heart in other people. He radiates warmth, understanding, and strength of character. Not shy in the least, the Bisland lord wields a form of effortless humility that makes him a difficult man to dislike outright. One would need to dig for reasons.
  tright. One would need to dig for reasons.  +
• Jordan hasn't been given time to stop and …
  Jordan hasn't been given time to stop and pursue formal education. He has a filthy sense of humor and he has a peasant's sensibilities. He knows how to show deference to his betters and how to be courteous, sure, but he'll usually forgo that for a nice and florid string of curses if he has to work his way past an incident. He tends to be loquacious and care-free: the sort of person who might make impulsive choices in life and stick to them with responsibility and some modicum of poise and yet trust in their good fortunes, but he's seldom backing down from a challenge by his peers.
  acking down from a challenge by his peers.  +
• Jorn is a stern and calculated individual. …
  Jorn is a stern and calculated individual. The blacksmith believes that your background has determined your worth, and those who are unworthy must be reforged. While Jorn believes is justice, he still respects the strength of a worthy adversary. He loathes those who have no regard for timeliness or lacks integrity.
  regard for timeliness or lacks integrity.  +
• Jorunna is a mystery, a whisper, and a rum …
  Jorunna is a mystery, a whisper, and a rumor. The life of solitude in the Mountains has made her seem withdrawn, unapproachable, and her unreadable stare as well as wariness makes that personification seem all that much more real. She is blunt, curt, and business-like in most exchanges, as that is all they are to her before she retreats again to leave the rumors to spread like a newly kindled flame. As such she is a shadow in passing, but perhaps it is tha wild spark inside her that leaves a fire behind her. No matter to her. Jorunna is /free/.
  er. No matter to her. Jorunna is /free/.  +
• Jorygg is a quiet, but easy going sort. He …
  Jorygg is a quiet, but easy going sort. He's never been rash or hasty, but neither calculating or a planning type either. He's the type that's easy to adapt to a given situation. Which might give him something of a care-free attitude, but in reality tends to consider heavily on what is going to be the most survivable outcome of a given situation. Jorygg is a survivor, and it's been his ability to adapt to his environment, whether that's in the frozen wastes or a fancy dinner party that's seen him through in one piece. And adaptable as he may be, he still has his morals, knowing that there are times that the 'right thing' and the path of least resistance are not always one in the same. Usually anything but. So he tries to be a decent man, but in the end, so long as he can make sure that he and his own make it out alright, he's done enough. Have to be realistic about these things.
  . Have to be realistic about these things.  +
• Josephine is by all rights, an intensely p …
  Josephine is by all rights, an intensely private individual. Preferring to remain far from the limelight and enjoy her life of quiet repose and let her work have that far more adventurous life once it's left her hands. Interactions with customers tend to find a quiet and respectful woman who takes intense joy in her life and her family. With the lilt that betrays her heritage of being Lycene by birth to her words, it's uncommon to hear her raise her voice, no swifts movements. She is the quiet common dove in her nest and watching and always kind to her customers new or loyal. Though for the latter it seems like she might go above and beyond.
  seems like she might go above and beyond.  +
• Jovarn seems to live in a colourful, sensu …
  Jovarn seems to live in a colourful, sensual world, inspired by connections with people and ideas. An out-and-out extrovert, Jovarn is often found to be spontaneously breaking into song and dance in the heat of an exciting moment. Though quick to snap a barbed retort, Jovarn is effortless in his generosity with his time and his energy. A born entertainer, Jovarn is utterly social and will chat to anyone about anything with an earthy wit, endeavouring to make everyone feel smarter, more charming, and all-around better simply from being around him. A strong aesthetic sense prompts Jovarn to take great pride in his appearance and grooming and though he isn't afraid of having a well-appointed home, or a keen eye for fashion, Jovarn is keenly aware that the world does not revolve around him. Taking great strides to be ever helpful and observant, with a great sensitivity to the emotions of others Jovarn is always happy to provide emotional support and, if able, practical advice. The main weakness of Jovarn's personality is that he is so often focused on the immediate pleasures of the moment that he will neglect the duties and responsibilities that bring about such luxuries. Complex analysis, repetitive and mundane tasks are not easy activities for him.
  ane tasks are not easy activities for him.  +
• Jovial and gregarious by nature, she also …
  Jovial and gregarious by nature, she also manages to display an insightful intellect and shows a keen eye that misses little. She will drink and carouse with the best of them when given leave to do so, but her strong sense of duty will not allow her own wants to get in the way of performing her job.
  s to get in the way of performing her job.  +
• Jovial and seemingly carefree, Rylan yet k …
  Jovial and seemingly carefree, Rylan yet keeps to the codes of etiquette and propriety. He is often flamboyant and bold in his courtesies, without offending sensibilities. In a rare quieter mood he can be introspective to the point of irrelevance, but likewise makes a good listener to problems and sounding board for solutions.
  problems and sounding board for solutions.  +
• Jovial and warm, Marisol is a soul who see …
  Jovial and warm, Marisol is a soul who seeks the path that overlaps the many. The few rare occasions where she speaks up for her beliefs is an indication of how much weight they carry for her. There is something about conflict that draws her attention. The focused tailor or artists examining a tapestry and spotting the loose thread of adversarial intentions. She isn't one to let sleeping dogs lay for the sake of progress. One might think she would be cold due to her aspirations for law keeping and making, but nothing could be further from the truth. She laughs, she smiles. She smiles a lot at the simplest of things. As she is empathetic and thoughtful she is never at a loss of acquaintances but tends a small garden of those she was unflaggingly loyal to. She gives of herself gladly while enjoying the simpler beauty in life with a vivacious interest in the current climate of the land. If one were to describe the Princess it would be inquisitively shy - keeping of herself but seeking to learn more of others. There is no better way to understand the world around her than to know those that live in it. Despite her demure exterior there is an inner thirst for more adventurous thrills and knowledge both by experience or research. Her attention may be pointed towards the future but her mind is firmly rooted in the past.
  but her mind is firmly rooted in the past.  +
• Jubilant and carefree are good words to de …
  Jubilant and carefree are good words to describe Parisa Ravashari. As a young Prodigal girl she's had to learn how to find joy in the face of adversity. Parisa finds beauty and happiness in even the darkest, dirtiest, smelliest of circumstances. She might live in a shack in the lowers, but at least the holes in the wall let the sunlight in. She's confident in herself and in tomorrow always dawning that she is really brought down. She's charming and polite to those who might look down on her for being a Prodigal, and as a Ravashari Entertainer she's learned how to disarm people even when they are being snobbish at her. It's a good tool for surviving!
  h at her. It's a good tool for surviving!  +
• Julea has a lot of sharp edges, she's not …
  Julea has a lot of sharp edges, she's not the easiest person to get along with. She has difficulty trusting and at times, her temper has been known to flare quickly. though it fades almost as fast. And while she tries, she just is something of a social clutz, inadvertantly insulting nobles as she bumbles through Arx. She is loyal to those she considers her friends, and struggles to trust tending to go on the defensive, or run. Often termed a posh pauper, she frequently fails to fit in among upper and lower classes both. Very sharp, and with a wit to match her intellect, it isn't uncommon for her tongue to get her in no end of trouble. It's just as well she can run fast, it's what she does best, right?
  run fast, it's what she does best, right?  +
• Jules is first an outgoing personality, th …
  Jules is first an outgoing personality, the type to help draw the introvert out of their shell. He shows an interest in nearly anything other people want to talk about, especially the finer things in life. What he does not enjoy is work, physical labor is more than a bore it is the bane of his existence. He'll be glad to encourage others in their work and even speak of the honor due it, so long as he need not participate. He knows how to make himself scarce or present, depending on the need. He's probably a bit too free with his compliments but there is a sincerity to them.
  pliments but there is a sincerity to them.  +
• Juliana exudes confidence and poise with e …
  Juliana exudes confidence and poise with everything she does. They say she's never worn a piece of clothing or bit of jewelry she didn't design herself. Of course that isn't true, as sometimes she wears gifts from important people for exactly one social event before melting them down and turning them into something else. She is always entirely confident that she knows exactly what everyone else should be wearing and how they should be behaving. She is the most generous benefactor in the world to those who follow her lead, and the most scathing critic of those who do not.
  most scathing critic of those who do not.  +
• Juneau can be as tempestuous as the north …
  Juneau can be as tempestuous as the north - wild, untamed, and free. Typically she lives from one day to the next - hardly ever planning anything at all - leading to her often having trouble relating to others or understanding their motivations since hers tend to be so fluid. Upon first impression most perceive her to be an irreverent or naive girl but once she slips past your guard can be full of sagely insight and wisdom far beyond her years.
  y insight and wisdom far beyond her years.  +
• Jurn is a bit somber, and altogether somew …
  Jurn is a bit somber, and altogether somewhat of a dour person in general who doesn't speak unless something needs to be said. He is extremely attentive and has regularly been accused of being over-analytical of things. Despite his callous demeanor he is a rather friendly and nurturing man on the inside, a natural sort of mentor to those under him and in need. His sense of humor is understandably dark and he is often times reserved for a critical delivery of sarcastic whit though it has been known to get him in trouble on occasion.
  n known to get him in trouble on occasion.  +
• Just as relentless and driven as her cousi …
  Just as relentless and driven as her cousins closer to the line of succession, Selucia's instead channeled most of her passion into the creation of artwork. She tends to the eccentric and to be obsessed with aesthetics. She tends toward a cheery demeanor, high spirits, and generosity, and these have led to a somewhat sunny disposition, reputedly. If meticulous and exacting.
  on, reputedly. If meticulous and exacting.  +
• Just like the vast ocean Delilah is restle …
  Just like the vast ocean Delilah is restless, moody and fond of change and travel. In her mind, there is always a question that needs an answer, and she is compelled to go out and find it herself when she can get no answers from people or dusty old tomes. She frequently documents the answers she finds and the discoveries she makes to make them easily accessible to others, particularly when danger is involved. When she was a little girl, penning fantastical tales of a heroine suspiciously like herself was a beloved past time, but Delilah is quickly discovering the world is far more magical than even her imagination suggested!
  gical than even her imagination suggested!  +
• Kace grew up friendly but serious, taking …
  Kace grew up friendly but serious, taking her responsbilities to heart and letting it instill in her a deep sense of duty and honor. She lived life to the fullest, working hard and playing hard, even after marriage and motherhood should have tempered her. The loss of her siblings and husband took a toll, however. Where she was once gregarious and outgoing, loss and grief have made her quiet and introspective. Kace Redrain was a woman of great emotions and passions, and somewhere inside they still exist, bottled up and repressed by heartache and sorrow. She is slowly learning to be that woman again, however, one step at a time. Kace has been all work and no play for too long and that down-to-earth but fun-loving woman is starting to peek through again.
  g woman is starting to peek through again.  +
• Kael Keaton is absolutely made of the salt …
  Kael Keaton is absolutely made of the salt of the earth. Despite being rough around the edges, there is no doubting his genuine nature. He speaks the truth, or at least perceived truth, no matter if he is swiftly offering a few brusque words, or if he takes the time to craft something more eloquently spoken. Steadfast, loyal, dependable. When his word is given, it is a vow, and he expects others to behave in the same manner. This makes him a keen ally, but not one that participates well in those very necessary political schemes. Deception is treated as a grave insult, with a heavy price demanded in retribution
  with a heavy price demanded in retribution  +
• Kaia takes after her mother in many ways: …
  Kaia takes after her mother in many ways: particularly in the aspects of organization and a sharp eye for aesthetics and all that requires being creative. At her young age she is found to be a very competent and insightful intellectual that relies mostly on reason, knowledge and intuition when it is time to act. One would agree that she would make a reliable subject to take care of diplomatic affairs - if guided properly through the upcoming years. She has come to be known by many for her devotion and generosity; and, though sometimes she may appear to be a bit self-centered, in truth she's a kind-hearted and frisky spirit that looks up to the world and everything around her as an opportunity for gaining knowledge and adventure. She values honesty and is often very courteous to those around her - yet, she's not afraid to speak her mind and be straight-forward and feisty with her retorts if needed. However, as daring and witty as she may be, her flaws are laid empty when it comes down to the matters of the heart. She's a naive sucker for love; and therefore, a victim of it and the perils it brings with it -especially if she's against the compelling bad-boy sort of type.
  ainst the compelling bad-boy sort of type.  +
• Kako is calm and relaxed in everyday life. …
  Kako is calm and relaxed in everyday life. At times intellectually teasing, and no stranger to a turned phrase. She has a strong wearied confidence in a past of hardship and does not intimidate easily. At times she may appear slow of mind to those who do not know her, though in truth she is simply weighing all options carefully. She is kind in nature, especially to children, and see's little difference between the greatest nobles and the haggards of unfortunate times. She is a healer by nature and tries to aid those she can.
  by nature and tries to aid those she can.  +
• Kaldur is Orrin's second child, and doesn' …
  Kaldur is Orrin's second child, and doesn't envy his sister her position as heir. Like so many from the region he is extremely easy-going until a situation calls for focus, but if he has a preference, he would rather be outdoors rather than in some stuffy court. An extrovert who is good with people, Kaldur's primary flaw is that he is utterly, unrepentantly addicted to adrenaline. Cliff-jumping? Swimming into deep water? Climbing rocks to dizzying heights, riding horses at breakneck speed? Check, check, check. Peri may be interested in exploring the world, but Kaldur is interested in exploring his physical limits. It doesn't mean he's selfish, but it does mean he'll take risks that might not be wise if he actually was his father's heir. Oh, and don't mess with his grandma. He realy won't like it.
  with his grandma. He realy won't like it.  +
• Kalila is a kind-hearted diplomat and heal …
  Kalila is a kind-hearted diplomat and healer who loves looking out for others, especially her family and close friends. She loves tending to flowers, animals, and people so that she can see them smile and recover and grow strong. She likewise loves sitting down out on the beach or up in a tree with a good book.
  he beach or up in a tree with a good book.  +
• Kamon is a studious individual who does no …
  Kamon is a studious individual who does not fit in easily with most groups of people. It is a challenge for him to find like-minded individuals who are able to keep up with his relentless intellectualism and chess-like maneuvering. He is imaginative yet decisive, ambitious yet private, amazingly curious, but does not squander his energy. He has worn the title of 'bookworm' for most of his life, but does not quite fit the mold most people expect. He is simultaneously the most starry-eyed idealist and the bitterest of cynics; because he believes that with effort, intelligence and consideration, nothing is impossible, while at the same time he believes that people are too lazy, short-sighted or self-serving to actually achieve those fantastic results. However, this belief still does not deter him from his own intellectual pursuits.
  er him from his own intellectual pursuits.  +
• Kanean Ironfoot is a young man who has see …
  Kanean Ironfoot is a young man who has seen too much. Done too much. He must now make up for the sins of his father, Tuscak Ironfoot. He regrets his part in almost instigating war between the Oathlanders and the Abandoned Tribes. It's his sincere intent to serve under Count Athaur Rivenshari whom he's given his oath of fealty to. For a young man with so much darkness in his past, he still has hope and seeks the light.
  st, he still has hope and seeks the light.  +
• Kara is a welcoming person if approached d …
  Kara is a welcoming person if approached directly. She smiles easily, and seems always ready to make a new friend. Although good at hiding how she feels, her eyes are often an easy read. With a penchant for vanishing into the background if allowed, the blonde seems used to being by herself.
  the blonde seems used to being by herself.  +
• Karadoc is a laid back, easy-going, and ex …
  Karadoc is a laid back, easy-going, and extremely likeable man. Few, if any, have ever seen him roused to anger, let alone annoyance. In fact, this care free attitude most often tends to engender annoyance in other people who seem to think he should experience emotions as they do. Like his parents, these people will oft find themselves disappointed.
  ple will oft find themselves disappointed.  +
• Karina is a creature of passions, and she …
  Karina is a creature of passions, and she shies from none of them. She defies the common image of introverted artist sketching in the corner, and is as charming as the most seasoned courtier when she wishes to be. Genuinely interested in those around her, she freely asks questions and can be engaged in conversation about the driest nuances of law and the most salacious gossip of court with equal enthusiasm. Her friendship when offered is fast and fierce, her loyalty stronger than iron, and her bad moods as damaging and uncontrolled as fire on dry wood.
  ging and uncontrolled as fire on dry wood.  +
• Kasa's personality can be abrasive and int …
  Kasa's personality can be abrasive and intense at times. She doesn't like to be in the dark about things, and resents that others are smarter or swifter or stronger. Kasa's moral compass can be strongly affected by religion. Signs and omens are extremely important, and her emotions can swing on external stimuli. She is a very zealous woman, which can augment her mood. This can work for and against her. Cheerful and happy when things are good. Dark and grim when things are bad.
  e good. Dark and grim when things are bad.  +
• Kassandra is usually a very quiet and peac …
  Kassandra is usually a very quiet and peaceful woman who has her nose in some research or another. She is apt to find a good corner to sit and people watch, observing the world around her...until she finds a mystery to solve. Then, the quiet mousy woman becomes a very determined woman who will stop at nothing until her curiosity is satisfied. It is this persuit of knowledge for the truth that makes her come alive.
  e for the truth that makes her come alive.  +
• Katherine is a clever, capable young woman …
  Katherine is a clever, capable young woman, though at times may come across to others as superficial, interested most in frivolous pleasures and pastimes. Casual conversation is navigated with ease, though topics trending toward a deeper, more thought-provoking nature might lay bare her inexperience with life and all of its complexities. Still so young and uncomplicated; the burdens of Arvum have yet to weigh heavily upon those delicate shoulders. In due time, and with the right guidance, she may acquire the wisdom to discern which situations most require the proper amount of gravitas over imprudent levity. In spite of any such critique, this young woman commands a pleasant synthesis of a quick study, empathetic friend, and impish socialite, and carries herself with a languid poise expected a learned Peeress.
  languid poise expected a learned Peeress.  +
• Keely wants to think the best of everyone. …
  Keely wants to think the best of everyone. Her gentle heart is sometimes undercut by awkward privilege - have you tried just not being poor? What if we just let the shav'arvani alone and asked them nicely to stop killing our trade caravans? - and a well-intentioned awkwardness that leads some of her tries at social excellence to be more dithery than not. She has high hopes and a tendency to expect a lot from herself, to which she often applies Capital Letters of Real Importance. Her worst enemy is her own embarrassment, over which she is determined to reign supreme ... somehow. Kind, hopeful, and full of fond wishes, she is excellent at finding way to like people, and it is this type of charisma that makes it easy to like her. Naturally inclined to introverted pursuits, she finds herself wishfully lurking at the corners of the ballroom, dreaming of being a woman for whom the splendor she loves comes easier.
  whom the splendor she loves comes easier.  +
• Keeping to the outskirts of most social in …
  Keeping to the outskirts of most social interactions, some people might describe Mark as being ghostlike. He's not forthcoming about his background and tends to keep to himself. He'll dodge questions about himself, but ask plenty of others. His expression is often just a little sad, touched by some sorrow that never quite goes away.
  by some sorrow that never quite goes away.  +
• Kendrick is kind, loyal, and honorable. He …
  Kendrick is kind, loyal, and honorable. He is unafraid of meeting new people and enjoys spending time among those close to him. While he is often seen with a relaxed tone, his personality is shadowed by a serious and unwavering will. When the situation calls for it, he can almost seem like a different person, taking control of the situation with his own hands.
  ntrol of the situation with his own hands.  +
• Kenemir is taciturn, gruff, and stern, but …
  Kenemir is taciturn, gruff, and stern, but in a way that leaves perfectly obvious that he does ridiculous things like leave milk out for stray cats and sends mice and bugs outside rather than kill them. He can be impatient with people, but is capable of unrelenting focus in his craft. He is not charming, but he has a compelling force of personality.
  he has a compelling force of personality.  +
• Kenjay is one of those irritatingly compte …
  Kenjay is one of those irritatingly comptent people, tending towards the cool, calm and collected on his own time. Laid-back and with very little to prove to anyone, he's a warm sort of person with an easy laugh and a bright smile. Self-assured and self-reliant, with the capacity to laugh at himself and the situations he finds himself in, he's loyal and conscientious. All that changes when he's in front of people. A natural showman, Kenjay knows how to play a crowd and play it well; he becomes a larger-than-life figure, one that may be cheered or booed but rarely goes ignored.
  cheered or booed but rarely goes ignored.  +
• Kenrith is, to say the least, cheerful. He …
  Kenrith is, to say the least, cheerful. He has an optimistic worldview, a predisposition to be joyful rather than sorrowful, plus he always seems to be able to find something to be happy about. He is quite sociable, willing to talk to whoever will listen to him, and in some cases maybe even those who don't want to hear him ramble on will be treated to a outpouring of pleasant and cordial chitchat. When working on one of his projects, he tends to become rather focused on whatever it is he is doing, often becoming distracted from whatever else may be around him. No matter what, quitting doesn't seem to be in Kenrith's nature. He perseveres through virtually anything, always trying his best to achieve success.
  always trying his best to achieve success.  +
• Keyser is charm personified, warmth in hum …
  Keyser is charm personified, warmth in human form, with just a dash of devilish wit for good measure. She's ready with a sharp quip when called for, but just as quick to help someone in need. To Keyser, the ends often justify the means, and she will go to great lengths to right a perceived wrong or save a tortured soul.
  a perceived wrong or save a tortured soul.  +
• Khanne is one of those rare creatures that …
  Khanne is one of those rare creatures that are entirely comfortable in their own skin. Whether her hair is upswept elegantly or flowing loose and wild, she carries herself with a certainty that makes others second guess themselves. She's hardly imposing however, and in fact is empathetic almost to a fault. Her smiles are for everyone, though that smile turns cold indeed if talk turns toward disparaging the Northlands or her deeply-held shamanistic beliefs. To those not charmed by her waifish demeanor, she can seem a bit eccentric, but such judgments don't seem to bother her at all.
  judgments don't seem to bother her at all.  +
• Khari is a quite woman. And rather cold an …
  Khari is a quite woman. And rather cold and calculated too. She appears to lack any real sense of humor, and tends to bury herself in work. The lack of emotion on her face easily translates to her tone when speaking to people. Although she is quite dedicated to the Seraceni, she rarely shares anything about her work, and often less about her own self.
  r work, and often less about her own self.  +
• Kia'aleia is a plain spoken woman, and whi …
  Kia'aleia is a plain spoken woman, and while talkative enough, communicates more by action or example. She is practical in outlook, and sometimes surprisingly honest. She is dedicated to her artisanship, be it her smithed works, her deft use of a blade, or some much needed advice. She places little value on flattery or form, instead respecting and sometimes showing unexpected kindness to those who try to earn their place. While she makes her living selling well made weapons and other items, she is peculiar about what can and cannot be bought.
  uliar about what can and cannot be bought.  +
• Kienna has the wild, thrill-seeking heart …
  Kienna has the wild, thrill-seeking heart of the northerners, but tempers that edge with a scholarly, bookish facade. In truth she hides her low birth behind a mask of refinement. She feels insecure about her youth and rank compared to many of the other lawyers, and pursues her cases with a ruthlessness one might not suspect by her size and demeanor. Keinna plays dirty, and loves every second of it.
  plays dirty, and loves every second of it.  +
• Kiera is a scholar for certain, prizing kn …
  Kiera is a scholar for certain, prizing knowledge greatly yet taking care to balance that search with adhering to the knightly virtues that the family is known for loyalty honor and truth. Not your typical shy bookworm, she has an affable social personally and is extremely trustworthy. This can be both an asset and liability in the treacherous waters of court, but she feels that where a shining jewel of truth is rare and knowledge used as a weapon it must be both sought and preserved. She is not however above holding a secret or bending the truth when lives depend on it. She is quite kind and lacks the hardline approach of inquisitor. If anything will be her undoing, it is her curiosity and zeal for adventure.
  t is her curiosity and zeal for adventure.  +
• Kieran strikes a balance between his two o …
  Kieran strikes a balance between his two older siblings. Like his sister, Deva, he loves having the freedom to live life as he wants; however, unlikes his sister, he is a troublemaker through-and-through. He gladly adds grey hairs to the heads of friends and family. He manages to avoid much repercussion for his actions, though, because, like his brother, he always knows what to say and to whom. Kieran serves as a good companion to both of his siblings because of this. Deva and he can head out for a wild night on the town, and the next morning he can be with his brother comfortably engaging in the politics of court. In the end, though, he is always keeping an eye out for opportunities - for fun, for trouble, and for ways to advance his and his family's agendas.
  s to advance his and his family's agendas.  +
• Kima is known as a fiery, passionate woman …
  Kima is known as a fiery, passionate woman. Which is a polite way of saying that she chases after that which gives her pleasure with little regard to what others may think about it. It's not that she wilfully disregards such concepts as honor or loyalty, rather, for Kima, those things are much more fluid than they are to some others. By and large she is stalwart and dependable, just don't expect her to cleave to the traditional notions of chivalry.
  ve to the traditional notions of chivalry.  +
• Kincade is usually happy and willing to li …
  Kincade is usually happy and willing to listen to anyone. He never rushes and always thinks through his decisions. Kincade is jovial and often will be found with a pint in his hand or a plate full of food nearby. However when it's time to be serious, when battle starts, or when someone he cares about is threatened Kincade is a centaur of man.
  is threatened Kincade is a centaur of man.  +
• Kind and compassionate as one would expect …
  Kind and compassionate as one would expect a godsworn of Gild to be, Caras turned to a life of charity and fellowship at a young age. Open-hearted, generous, giving, and passionate, he dedicates himself to the common people of the Compact and Arx in particular. Long years of travel have given him a broad perspective of each of the lands of the kingdom and he is an empathetic man intent on putting the lessons of faith, charity, and prosperity to use every day.
  charity, and prosperity to use every day.  +
• Kind, gregarious, and remarkably apolitica …
  Kind, gregarious, and remarkably apolitical for a Pravus, Althea has happily taken a backseat to her family's machinations to instead find time for charity and philanthropy. She's the kind of person who rereads the same sappy love stories and never tires of them because they never lose their hold on her.
  because they never lose their hold on her.  +
• Kiral is a rather solitary, but nonetheles …
  Kiral is a rather solitary, but nonetheless courteous individual, he often seems rather distant and off in his head. This problem does not persist when celebrations are in order, though he does not do well speaking to groups of people. This can be helped with drink, or the right herb, or even the wrong one. A deeply spiritual individual, Kiral follows the Shamanistic practices of the north and thus can often be seen speaking in rather odd ways, sometimes having spells of altered states in which he communes (or at least believes he communes) with spirits, and they speak through him, or join with him and help him in battle, which can make him seem quite animalistic. He is a very instinctive individual, though not entirely an illogical one. Despite his curteous demeanour, he is not very socially aware and is rather blunt, and is honest to a fault. Despite this all, and his work as a mercenary, he holds a lot of good will for his fellow man and is very understanding of individual differences.
  y understanding of individual differences.  +
• Klaus is an amusing guy that takes shots a …
  Klaus is an amusing guy that takes shots at himself as much as other people. While he's generally pretty nice, his sense of humor tends to be dry and a touch sarcastic. He's a capable soldier, horseman and a decent diplomat with an even temperament and a penchant for thinking things through rather than going on gut hunches.
  through rather than going on gut hunches.  +
• Known for a sharp tongue and a fiery temper, Asha has a love for grand gestures and theatrics that lends itself well to the life of a Champion. As much as she lives for the show, outside of it she is an easy going woman, sometimes described as lazy.  +
• Known for being Intelligent and aware of h …
  Known for being Intelligent and aware of her surroundings and things going on, Aviana is both sweet and quiet till you get to know her or she gets to know you. She is loyal and enjoys to have fun with friends and enjoys watching the spars and jousting. She is all about her love for sewing something she truly does love to do.
  ewing something she truly does love to do.  +
• Known to be a bit of a chinwag and a proli …
  Known to be a bit of a chinwag and a prolific gossiper, Valentina nevertheless maintains a studiously friendly and charming disposition. Engaging, though a bit painfully optimistic and not always firing on all cylinders, she is quick to provide a smile to mask other feelings. Typically avoids direct confrontations and overly-prone to flattery.
  nfrontations and overly-prone to flattery.  +
• Known to smile often and with an infectiou …
  Known to smile often and with an infectious personality that seeks to get a grin from even the most austere, Breccan is unabashed in all sorts of company. Not one to seek confrontation, he instead searches for reasoning and solutions. While not easily given in to anger with a patience that has been tested through many trials, there are very few who have been able to push him far enough where wrath is presented - but Pantheon bless the poor soul who does.
  but Pantheon bless the poor soul who does.  +
• Konstantine has a rough exterior, being a …
  Konstantine has a rough exterior, being a relative hard case and rule stickler. Though that's only due to his deep care for the world around him. Konstantine's only goal is to live a long life serving Gloria, the Crown, and the Templars, as he swore to do, accepting any challenge that may lie in his path.
  ng any challenge that may lie in his path.  +
• Kritr is not a charmer. He is typically …
  Kritr is not a charmer. He is typically gruff, to the point, and favors brutal honesty over even small white lies. He is the sort of man to be quiet and reticent instead of speaking untruths or disrespect, but at times his direct nature can be offensive. He is not driven by personal ambition but by a sense of curiosity and the strong desire to see his people survive and thrive.
  sire to see his people survive and thrive.  +
• Kyda stands resolute and unwavering in her …
  Kyda stands resolute and unwavering in her promise to protect. She has honed her skill to the point of obsession, everything she does done in the name of her duty. This lends itself to a straightforward force without time for pretense or equivocation. Surely, she's laughed before, smiled even, but she wears the weight of her responsibility to the point of passionate mania. Why waver from the path until the path is complete? She will breathe when her quest is complete.
  e will breathe when her quest is complete.  +
• Laconic, Mihai prefers to study the world …
  Laconic, Mihai prefers to study the world round him than to be the life of the party. Which isn't to say he's not socially adroit - often, he tends to cut into a conversation when he has something useful to say, and only then. He's not one to enjoy parties, viewing the world in almost black and white terms: there are those that are ready for its challenges, and those that aren't.
  for its challenges, and those that aren't.  +
• Lady Lilia Telmar is a know it all. She pr …
  Lady Lilia Telmar is a know it all. She prides herself on her information gathering skills, collecting tidbits that might prove useful to this or that person. Who is courting whom, what scandal is the talk of the town, who spent how much on what. For all the time she spends offering commentary on what's going on socially, Lilia is a surprisingly private person, almost as if she talks about others to avoid talking about herself. That's not to say she's shy - far from it, Lilia is easily the life of a party, always sharing this or that story with details that grow more grandiose with each retelling.
  t grow more grandiose with each retelling.  +
• Lady Lucie Laurent did perfectly well stud …
  Lady Lucie Laurent did perfectly well studying the finer points of etiquette when she was a child, as such, she's more than competent at navigating high society. But that doesn't mean those are the kind of parties she really enjoys. No, Lucie would much rather be at the local tavern or inn following a scuffle with some bandits, drinking ale and re-telling the tale of her knightly heroics to some engaged onlookers. Lucie loves to be the center of attention in that way, the big hero. Under her command she leads a troop of knights to defend Artshall's borders, it's a job she's thrown herself into full-heartedly. It keeps her out in the field, and away from the harsh confines of the indoors that often feel so incredibly stifling. She's tall, strong, inherently athletic, and she has no trouble reminding people of it. It's no surprise at all that she's a member of the Champion's Guild, or that when she visits Arx she spends a decent chunk of time ghosting around the various training centers and halls, looking for a worthy opponent. Her competitive streak is strong, intense even! But underneath it all she has a good, cheerful attitude. And she's as likely to be spotted in a vigorous boasting match as she will be coaching those less experienced than she is.
  aching those less experienced than she is.  +
• Lady Portia has a reputation among those w …
  Lady Portia has a reputation among those who know her name without having to think about it. For the soldiers under her command, her name is synonymous with harsh rigidity. She's not afraid to spend lives to achieve her objectives, and with the number of slaves that Cardia has available she's been very successful in most of her objectives. She nows the term acceptable losses and she start every battle with the precise number already calculated. She is that cold, calculating sort. But that's not to say that frigid precision is all that there is to Lady Portia. She's been said to be a gracious hostess and takes care to keep up with the latest of fashions. She even likes to set trends, favoring wigs of colored - often unnatural colored - variety. So she's got at least some spirit for fun and games.
  ot at least some spirit for fun and games.  +
• Lady Skye Blackshore has a firm resilience …
  Lady Skye Blackshore has a firm resilience in her voice that shows that despite her young age, she knows her mind and isn't afraid to say it. While not the most conventional of ladies, she will respect her elders provided they respect her and tries to follow social niceties. Razor sharp wit and keen mind are her hallmarks. When she's working on a project, nothing gets in her way.
  ing on a project, nothing gets in her way.  +
• Laid back and chill in pretty much all thi …
  Laid back and chill in pretty much all things. Except when it comes to money. The Arvum dictionary on the word tightwad might include a picture of Gogil. It's not that he is exactly adverse to spending money, but does one really need to spend that silver on 21316 bottles of some obscure rum from some far off land? No. It's better kept safe or doing some good, like earning more money. He's an easy conversationalist and can shift streams seemingly on a whim, but if the subject gets to difficult he tends to stutter. Even years of work it will sometimes come out, usually when presented in front of a woman he has keen interest in. Some find it endearing but more often then not it has whatever lady he is trying to woo turned off. He doesn't take it personally, how could he? He know he's not everyone's cup of tea, but that doesn't mean you should hide. He likes to hear people laugh even if it's at the expense of his own (mis)adventures.
  at the expense of his own (mis)adventures.  +
• Lance prides himself in being Knightly in …
  Lance prides himself in being Knightly in all things: he is quick to pull out chairs for ladies, hold doors, even let his cloak be trampled on in puddles if absolutely necessary. His bows are perfect and he's courteous to a fault. For Lance the idea of being a knight is about the performance of knightliness as much, if not more than it is about cutting down foes with a sword. Here in the city of Arx, surrounded by beautiful young women who have been so wrongly been exposed to the callus and low mannered aspects of society it is even more vital that he strive to do just that.
  more vital that he strive to do just that.  +
• Lanei is generally described by those who …
  Lanei is generally described by those who know her well or work with her often as warm, funny, and even generous. She is certainly polite to the average citizen she comes across as one would expect of a shrewd businesswoman. However she comes with darker, more complicated facets. Deep beneath the general decorum of the woman runs a core sharp as steel and just as vicious to those who she deems worthy of it. Her temper is usually kept in check but when it is not it rages as hot as any fire, shakes as suddenly as any storm. She has a deep enthusiasm for life even when it sends trials her way. She loves to yearn, to long, to create, to inspire, to love, and when able to bask in the decadent side of life. She is, by anyone's estimation, very focused on her dreams.
  's estimation, very focused on her dreams.  +
• Lasalle is quiet, empathetic and generally …
  Lasalle is quiet, empathetic and generally a calming presence. He seems to truly care for people and make an effort to see that people are treated fairly. He believes in the value of hard work and has a strong work ethic of his own. His father is a well known craftsman in Roseward and so he has a deep appreciation for talent and skill in the visual arts. His father always told him that regardless of what he chose to be in life, to endeavor to be the best at it. It?s advice he's taken to heart. Justice, equality, truth and beauty are what drive him, and those he feel exemplify these qualities will find a steadfast and loyal friend in him.
  find a steadfast and loyal friend in him.  +
• Lasha, while shrewd in his dealings is wel …
  Lasha, while shrewd in his dealings is well known for his harsh temper, strictness in corporate punishment, and near stubborn cling to such virtues as loyalty, commitment, and dominance in dealings. He's loud, considered a braggard by some, and his judgment of people tends to be swift, setting a low bar until proven otherwise. As he is in his older age he doesn't tend to suffer the foolishness of youth, even if his own behavior may be foolish at times. He never chooses to spare the rod, else he may spoil the child, or in his case those beneath him, which either fosters respect with those who work for him, or makes quiet enemies of others. Being a mirrormask, he is rather relaxed in what is considered sinful, recognizing it and yet not faulting others for their choices, being very much practical and representing the more libertine approach that Lycenes and others in the area have. However, he is quick to condemn those who shame themselves in public by their actions choosing to subscribe to the idea that if you get caught you deserve what's coming to you.
  t caught you deserve what's coming to you.  +
• Lazarus is a man used to getting what he w …
  Lazarus is a man used to getting what he wants and enjoying the finer things in life. As the eldest son of a wealthy merchant, his aspirations and desires are not unusual or unfounded. He was groomed from a young age to take up the business after his father, and he fully intends on making Mercier wine on par with the legendary wines of the Lyceum. He is used to being doubted; it only emboldens him more. He lacks the experience of his father, but has the skillset which could very well get him to his goal with the right contacts. He has an innate sense of when to speak, how to speak and what to say, and when to keep quiet. Whether it is supplication, accusation, cajolery, exuberance, scorn, tears, complaint, and perhaps even the hint of threat - this talent can be used to manipulate, wound or dominate others when needed. Interjections are often anticipated before they could be spoken, and the few which are not are met with more amusement than annoyance. Lazarus is health-conscious and very concerned with nutrition and hygiene. He avoids consuming meat and takes careful measures not to get inebriated which has sometimes earned him the scorn of his male peers (and it has ironically made him a lightweight). He has a slight tendency to be a perfectionist when it comes to his handiwork, but not to a crippling extent.
  handiwork, but not to a crippling extent.  +
• Leana is a very quiet person often losing …
  Leana is a very quiet person often losing herself in her work. When she isn't pounding on a piece of iron she prefers to keep herself company and stay in the warm sanctuary of her home. She loves helping others since she knows what she needed to achieve to get to where she is now even if that help is often adorned by the foul words of a person grown up far from civilization. She is not the most talkative of people and the lack of social interaction shows in her behavior crude and uneducated would many say but the truth is she just never learned how to have a real conversation with people except for her family who are the only people she trusts.
  family who are the only people she trusts.  +
• Leda is a kind young woman, who tries to h …
  Leda is a kind young woman, who tries to help everyone around her. She firmly believes that everyone has good in their being, and seeks to access that good. She tends to do anything she can to help, even if there is no gain for herself in doing so. She will speak to everyone, help anyone, and attempt to befriend everyone that she can. She is a very open-book kind of girl, constantly trying her best to follow in the footsteps of her mother. Her morals are very grey--there is no real right or wrong because one must consider the motivations behind the actions, always, before passing judgement.
  actions, always, before passing judgement.  +
• Leena is precariously curious like most in …
  Leena is precariously curious like most in the Igniseris line, however her curiosity relates to a burning obsession with creativity and creation. With design and redesign. Like many of the Igniseris she is beautiful, charming, and unlike most she doesn't know what to do with this beauty nor charm. She is interested in how things work, and how she can make them better. Brilliant beyond measure her mind has gears always working. She is most excited when building, crafting, designing. When encountering something new or learning something new she can be downright enigmatic. In other people she looks for things that are different, preferring artistic style versus the static. Someone different than she expects excites her, and she can seem disinterested when working on something, but when focused on someone that holds her interest she can be quite attentive.
  s her interest she can be quite attentive.  +
• Leonidas is, by characteristics only, an a …
  Leonidas is, by characteristics only, an aggressive and intense person. He treats everything like a battlefield. But, at the same time, he's jovial, witty, and always enjoys drinking everyone under the table when he can. He's loud to the point of being obnoxious and he's brave to the point of being stupid. Inwardly, he's calculating, compassionate, and he bears the qualities of a leader. If you ask him to make the hard decision, he will.
  sk him to make the hard decision, he will.  +
• Leta is more often encountered as an outgo …
  Leta is more often encountered as an outgoing, charming peacock, strutting and preening about in clothes spendier than her lowly station should allow, if not always in fashion. She's a dependable, strong soldier, but still, at times, rash and prone to heroics. What coin she earns by her sword is gone in the blink of an eye, generously sown across inns, taverns, assorted peddlers of baubles to be offered to would-be lovers, and clothiers. The clothes, at least, Leta gets to keep.
  The clothes, at least, Leta gets to keep.  +
• Lethe feels deeply, not just her own emoti …
  Lethe feels deeply, not just her own emotions but those around her. She can be caught up in the tide of a boisterous gathering, drunk on just the force of the merriment about her, or be brought to tears by the heart break of a complete stranger. She sails from calm to storm and back again, embracing pain and pleasure equally and unflinchingly in others. It is this that allows her to help where others may not, trained as a healer, when bandages and tinctures fail she understands the value of simply sitting and holding someone's hand, or listening to their final words. Small gestures can have great impact. Lethe is also inhumanely patient, she gives others room to speak their needs or act as they might, in no rush to interfere unless it is necessary. She understands that change for better or worse, comes slowly.
  change for better or worse, comes slowly.  +
• Levian is a man that has a personal relati …
  Levian is a man that has a personal relationship with time. Some days he feels it slipping away and he's suddenly driven to do something he's been putting off. Other days he'll say the flow is slow enough that he can take a day to just enjoy the sun or sit by the fire. It leaves him moving through, what to outsiders, looks like states of manic productivity mingled with laconic procrastination. But it works for Levian and seems to keep him happy. He's a man of simple pleasures and keeps away from intrigue as much as he can. He'd rather think of all men and women as friends to share a drink with than have any of them as enemies. To share a drink and a story around a night time fire is the height of enjoyment for Levian.
  ire is the height of enjoyment for Levian.  +
• Lexir projects a calm, measured confidence …
  Lexir projects a calm, measured confidence - he knows what he's good at, what he's bad at, and what he's only decent at, and he acts accordingly. This can occasionally lapse into bull-headed stubbornness and arrogance, when challenged on one of the thing he just KNOWS he's good at, though he can usually calm himself down from it before too long. He's fairly easy-going and friendly as a rule however, comfortable with all sorts, willing to lend a hand or ready with a joke. A love of novelty and adventure has never left him, and sometimes the interests that he pursues with the same determination and zeal with which he defends his believed ability are spurred by frankly, nothing but whimsy. A patient and pensive man lies beneath this confident, sometimes goofy exterior however, an intelligence that understands that there are times for frippery and times for ruthlessness, that sees the necessity for intrigue and manipulation, however distasteful.
  gue and manipulation, however distasteful.  +
• Lianne is insatiably curious about the wor …
  Lianne is insatiably curious about the world and everything in it. She has all the ambition and cunning that her house is famous for, but is often distracted by any number of other academic pursuits at the same time, and is completely unsatisfied with anything less than a full answer. When not absorbed by one question or another, shes known for a razor wit that leaves many entirely unsure if theyre being complimented or insulted. In the times when she does turn her attention to politics and governance, its with a degree of competence that can be chilling.
  degree of competence that can be chilling.  +
• Life in the Lowers has taught Samira to ad …
  Life in the Lowers has taught Samira to adjust her mood and responses based on the environment around her. Tough as nails, courteous, withdrawn - whatever necessity dictates. There is safety in being adaptable, she has learned. Those who manage to break past this ever-changing exterior are able to catch a more genuine glimpse of Samira. Her closest friends are rewarded with a well of compassion, fierce loyalty, and the company of a kind but quirky personality. She often manages to appear perfectly sociable and ordinary at first, but flashes of her eccentricity show themselves in small ways. She views the world with an artist's eye, inspiration sparked by even the most mundane aspects of life. Art has saved her, has pulled her back from the darkness that she feels looming; she is never so at peace as when she is engrossed in her artwork.
  e as when she is engrossed in her artwork.  +
• Life is hard. Life is unpredictable. Life …
  Life is hard. Life is unpredictable. Life is unfair -- all truths that any schmuck that calls the slums of the Lower Boroughs their home knows all too well, but few would dare translate the suck into something so fabulously chic that it becomes something all their own - and fewer still do it all as well as Khloe. Truly, she is a joyful little thing, and the list of things that can rain on her parade are few and far between. Instead, hers is a mission to bring light into a world so very dark, no matter what it takes.
  rld so very dark, no matter what it takes.  +
• Life is short and no one seems to apprecia …
  Life is short and no one seems to appreciate this more than Jaerith Keaton. Given that this is an unalterable fact, life being short, that is, Jaerith means to squeeze every ounce, every drop of *everything* out of each moment. If this means that someone might get their feelings hurt? Well, it is an experience for them to have and that only enriches their life, right? Right! In a word, Jaerith is greedy. Not for silver or clothes or pretty trinkets, though, certainly those are nice enough, but the truest currency is experience and there is very little that will keep Jaerith from experiencing something new.
  p Jaerith from experiencing something new.  +
• Life would probably be a whole lot easier …
  Life would probably be a whole lot easier for Emara if she hadn't been blessed with a terrible temper and a sharp tongue. While those traits got her into plenty of trouble when she was young, they've been mellowed over time. Though, if looks could kill, she'd have an even worse reputation than she already does. For all that her ability to eviscerate someone with words is well known, she's also considered kind in her way and wise. She's never really wrong in her observations even if she doesn't sugar coat them.
  tions even if she doesn't sugar coat them.  +
• Light hearted and good natured, Inigo is e …
  Light hearted and good natured, Inigo is easy to smile and even quicker to draw in an intriguing conversation. He is fascinated by life and all the indulgences that come with it. Every experience is a fascination worth indulging in deeply, to understand, to experience all it has to offer. Though, with a blade in his hand, be it a southern rapier, a pair of swift daggers of a vicious extended pike, his demeanor changes. He becomes focused and intent on his task, able to hone in on what is being asked of him.
  to hone in on what is being asked of him.  +
• Like a breath of fresh air, Leonaess breez …
  Like a breath of fresh air, Leonaess breezes through life with an easy smile and melodic laugh. Believing that most everything can be fixed with just a bit of herbal tea, the right cookie or muffin, and excellent conversation. Choosing to take bad and arrange it in such a way that it becomes another cobweb to sweep away and tackle down. Given to nose crinkling giggles and cheek colouring blushes, she is a ray of sunshine in dark places.
  , she is a ray of sunshine in dark places.  +
• Like all in her tribe, Jeta has a strong i …
  Like all in her tribe, Jeta has a strong independent streak that runs through her. Her demeanor is rough, often lacking the more refined graces and airs of those that grew up in civilized socitety, and she's all too frequent to speak her mind. She also has a healthy dose of skepticism that demands proof for even what might seem like common knowledge to most. For all this, the woman has a sharp mind and a friendly, easy-going manner, especially when around those she's familiar with.
  lly when around those she's familiar with.  +
• Like her brother she tends to slip off int …
  Like her brother she tends to slip off into a maddening rage, though with her she tends to channel it in her runs through the forest. Shyanne is most comfortable perched high in a treetop somewhere. She has a second nature when it comes to healing. This quiet girl relies heavy upon her family. Healer or Killer depends on the day, but she can do both efficiently and silently.
  she can do both efficiently and silently.  +
• Like his father, "grim" is a word best use …
  Like his father, "grim" is a word best used to describe him, beyond more than just a family name. Although that's where most similarities end. Unlike most Thraxian fighters the eagerness to charge into the thick of things, weapon swinging, seems to be of a more secondary desire than a ruling impulse. Preferring instead to play the role of watcher; studying and observing, before moving to engage at a time of his own choosing and on his own terms. Wise is a word oft used to describe him, though his usually underhanded and unorthodox way of handling things, tends to lend a hand in "cunning" and "cruel" to be tossed around just as much. As far as loyalty goes, unless one happens to be family, or someone proven worthy of his trust, it is often best to step carefully around him.
  s often best to step carefully around him.  +
• Like many of the older generation, Gabriel …
  Like many of the older generation, Gabriel tends to be a different person in public than in private, a habit he is staunchly unwilling to break. Commanding of presence and demeanor, he is a man of few words, and extremely decisive action, with a reputation as a gifted tactician and battlefield commander. However he disdains the intricacies of courtly politics, saying exactly what he thinks, and only when necessary. He has little patience for the meddlings of the youthful politics and makes it very clear he does not appreciate people involving him in such. Because of his history, and place previously at Alaric III's side, he often finds himself involved anyway. In private, with his friends, and beloved wife, he can sometimes relax, however, laughing with a rich laugh that resonates in the soul. He feels emotions intensely, but can control them impeccably, and keeps to the old traditions of etiquette whenever possible.
  traditions of etiquette whenever possible.  +
• Like many warriors, Vasile has little pati …
  Like many warriors, Vasile has little patience for the usual courtly blandishments and is more inclined to plain speaking. Yet, he has blunted his impetuousness over the last few years, ceasing to rely purely on his native talents. He is more inclined to a quiet reserve and attentive consideration than boasting frankly of his valorous endeavors.
  oasting frankly of his valorous endeavors.  +
• Like most noblewomen, Orelia has been well …
  Like most noblewomen, Orelia has been well grounded in etiquette. Her charm, however, lies more in her approachable and amiable nature rather than veiled meanings and delicate courtier's airs. She is truly an open book, and seems to refrain from passing judgement on others. Light hearted banter comes easily to the young lady and offending her is nigh impossible. That is not to say she cannot be solemn when the occasion calls for it.. it's just rare she finds a situation entirely without some form of humor, even if it must be dark. Orelia has quite the reputation of being a troublemaker, especially within the Stonewood side of her family. From benign pranks, to setting her brother's diary pages to song, to getting into the occasional fight -- Orelia can be a difficult woman. She has her Arterius mother's free spirit and, while that ensures adoration from her father, she is considered something of a black sheep alongside her more stoic kinsmen.
  ck sheep alongside her more stoic kinsmen.  +
• Like so many Northern men, Ludovic can be …
  Like so many Northern men, Ludovic can be a little rough around the edges sometimes. A little bit gruff when conversations wander into areas he doesn't like, he still usually manages to smooth it all over. He isn't one to hold a grudge, and is generally receptive to reconciliation even when things -do- get bad. He's been the 'face' of his tribe for years, doing the talking when dealing with other tribes or Compact merchants or scouts. Others might be better at the actual deal-making, but he often knows just how to sweeten the deal, and how to word things in his favour.
  eal, and how to word things in his favour.  +
• Lili's a quiet, reserved woman with hesita …
  Lili's a quiet, reserved woman with hesitation in her eyes. She's a bright jubilant woman with a smile in her heart and sunshine in her eyes. Lili is morose and damaged by recent tragedy in her family. She's all of these things, seen at different times under a layer of naive optimism that surely can't last.
  of naive optimism that surely can't last.  +
• Lilith is a doer and not overly concerned …
  Lilith is a doer and not overly concerned with theory, abstract concepts or discussing global issues and their implications. She leaps before she looks, fixing her mistakes as she goes. She enjoys drama, passion and pleasure, not for emotional thrills, but because it's so stimulating to her logical mind. She's observant and makes critical decisions based on her immediate reality.{/{/As a girl, schooling was a challenge and her teachers would have to relax their regimented, lecturing approach to get Lilith to really begin to thrive. She was a rambunctious child and saw rules as optional always. As an adult, she struggles with these impulses. All authority is subject to her scrutiny. Does her compliance help her, her friends or their goals? If not, she's likely to rebel.{/{/Lilith is skilled in noticing small changes. She's able to read people, sometimes even seemingly able to pick up on hidden thoughts or motives most wouldn't notice. She can sometimes use these observations immediately, calling them out and asking questions, sometimes with little regard for sensitivity. If she isn't careful this bluntness can overwhelm more easily offended people. Feelings and emotions come second to facts and reality to Lilith. She has difficulty acknowledging and expressing her own feelings, even, except sometimes with close friends.
  even, except sometimes with close friends.  +
• Lilyth is a complex person with a complica …
  Lilyth is a complex person with a complicated personality. She loves to laugh and joke along with the rest, but she can turn serious at a moment's notice. She holds an icy presence about her, clearly indicating that she is not one to be trifled with. Yet, on a rare occasion, she can show such tenderness and kindness to the downtrodden.
  enderness and kindness to the downtrodden.  +
• Little matters to Gage other than gaining …
  Little matters to Gage other than gaining coin and spending it on the superfluous things that catch his fancy. As a result, he can come off as an incredibly shallow person with little to drive him other than the thought of accruing a vast amount of wealth. While this seems to dominate his goals, he is a generally laid-back man on his off-time and very much an individual enamored with the fine life of drinking and partying. It is rare to ever find him truly angry. It is as if he has an incredible tolerance for the obstacles life throws.
  e tolerance for the obstacles life throws.  +
• Living in the mountains can make a person …
  Living in the mountains can make a person hard, constantly surrounded by cold winds, icy snow, and unforgiving rock. Not so with Nadia. Her warm laughter can light up a room, and her appreciation of even the smallest of pleasures lends her an air of graciousness. Truly, she is delightful, and the list of things that elicit her beautiful smile is extensive, ranging from fresh-cut flowers to the sound of a dying shav'arvani's screams. Oh yes, Nadia could often be found leading war parties against those Abandoned on her borders that rebuke the Compact, because if there is one thing she loathes, it is the threat of losing those things that are precious to her. With her older brother dead and her father presumed so as well, Stonedeep is her most prized possession now, and she'll laugh and smile her way through any battle, be it bloody or social, to keep it safe.
  , be it bloody or social, to keep it safe.  +
• Lonzio exists at the intersection of South …
  Lonzio exists at the intersection of Southern-style cunning and Northern survivalism. Rather than lean into spirituality or martial skills, he relies on intellect and logical problem solving to navigate the complex challenges unique to the mountainous regions from which his family hails. For example, he advocates readily for reducing taxation on high-income earners as a means to stimulate expenditure... and if there's anything Lonzio has an appreciation for, its expenditure.
  has an appreciation for, its expenditure.  +
• Look, everybody needs somebody sometime, a …
  Look, everybody needs somebody sometime, and Brady's pretty good at becoming whatever's needed for any given situation. Manual labor? Check. Mercenary work? Why not? He loves hats! Arm candy? Okay, but shaving costs extra. Haze hookup? Sure, he can get that for you. Anything less savory, I mean why not, but it'll might cost you, because a night in the cells is so bad for the skin. Easygoing, wisecracking, friendly almost to a fault, he tries to stay mellow and keep on everybody's good side, and he can be irresistably innocuous. Of course, the ingenuous charm can be hard to turn off, and some people have gone so far as to say they find Brady obnoxious, which is just a heartbreaking thing to say.
  hich is just a heartbreaking thing to say.  +
• Lord Dariel Bisland's concerns are mainly …
  Lord Dariel Bisland's concerns are mainly aesthetic in nature. This might come off as very silly or trivial when compared to the dutiful glory-hounding of the rest of his kin... which is an incredibly hurtful thing to say and exactly why he's locked himself away in his rooms and refuses to come out ever again!
  rooms and refuses to come out ever again!  +
• Lord Dycard Blackshore has an easy manner …
  Lord Dycard Blackshore has an easy manner that makes others like him. That joking tone and teasing eye flatters everyone. He knows his limits and respects those that do not find his brand of flirtation to their suiting. He just moves on to the next one without any hard feelings. However, underneath that gentlemen courtier's demeanor is an iron will, steadfast heart and tenacious survivor who does /whatever/ he needs to thrive and survive.
  /whatever/ he needs to thrive and survive.  +
• Lord Romulius Blackshore is a hard man wit …
  Lord Romulius Blackshore is a hard man with a forceful personality that can be considered stubborn and brash to some. Others consider it empassioned and determined to a fault. He is hard because he has had to be for as long as he can remember first with his Father and then later fighting for his very survival quite literally. He still hasn't come all the way back yet, to the here and now, and maybe part of him never will. He is determined however to do whatever it takes for Blackshore to be rebuilt, to refuse to allow the story of his Family to end that day, and see it become better than it ever was.
  and see it become better than it ever was.  +
• Lord Victus Thrax knows full well where hi …
  Lord Victus Thrax knows full well where his talents lay, and they most certainly do not involve flowery speeches or clever schemes. A laconic warrior favoring (brutally) direct solutions to problems, Victus seems to represent the barbaric warrior stereotype that enemies of House Thrax decry. But he's not a truly bloodthirsty man; he simply sees no good reason to put his soldiers at risk by being foolishly merciful with defeated (but not helpless) enemies and his grimly simple outlook on the proper treatment of enemies colors his treatment of them off the field. A fiercely loyal soldier well aware of his own limitations, Victus knows he has neither the training nor the temperment for machiavellian political leadership or for limp-wristed diplomacy that caters to perfumed weaklings. Enemies of House Thrax have called Victus joyless or humorless, but that's not entirely true; give him a bloodied sword in hand, a vanquished enemy on the field, and the cheers of soldiers around him and Victus will be all smiles. Since raising to his new position as Prince of the Maelstrom, Victus has shown marked change in how he deals with an everyday life. Complicated situations of rulership and those that deal with other individuals are more often handled with shockingly, a degree of diplomacy. Sometimes, even the barest hint of ‘tact’. The influence of his Valardin nee Grayson wife in encouraging leadership without an iron fist cannot be understated when it comes to matters of sovereignty. Though that has not changed the fact that he is at his core a simple man, with no filter for softer language nor his true opinions when in the company of strangers and those he’s familiar with. Perhaps most surprising is the fact that he seems to have adopted his own sense of humor, though it’s cuttingly dry and often too blunt to be enjoyed by those who do not share its taste. Most improperly is when it spreads to making light-hearted mockery of nobility itself. He takes his responsibilities with grim seriousness and drive, but he is no stranger to indulging in the fact that his power and status allows him to say and do things of ridiculously gauche proportions without the consequence of having a head-of-house punishing such behavior.
  g a head-of-house punishing such behavior.  +
• Lorenzo's baseline is warmth: diplomatic d …
  Lorenzo's baseline is warmth: diplomatic due to native empathy, there seems to be something compassionate at his core, a wellspring of human kindness that can never run dry. This grants him an innate knack for certain kinds of diplomacy, especially those requiring empathy or the diffusion of tension. Generally innocuous, he is not a student of subtlety, and can be slow to catch implications, which can make him the butt of certain kinds of comedy, a joshing he takes generally in good stead. Innuendo flying over his head -- except for when comprehension dawns and he flusters, blushes and stammers -- is a good example of this. But really, Lorenzo's nature is that of a young man who honestly tries to think the best of people and find the silver lining in any dark cloud.
  find the silver lining in any dark cloud.  +
• Lorien is most at home in nature and worki …
  Lorien is most at home in nature and working with animals, accustomed to long stretches of quiet and solitary living. That isn't to say that he doesn't enjoy the company of others. He enjoys an easy camaraderie with those who care to take the time to talk to and get to know him. He can tend toward quiet and introspection, but has no trouble speaking his mind if he feels that he has something that needs saying.
  s that he has something that needs saying.  +
• Lot can seem very simple: he enjoys money, …
  Lot can seem very simple: he enjoys money, fighting, and luxuries beyond what a normal peasant could otherwise expect. Not much prone to idealism, he is a pragmatist at heart. Gregarious and merry in his high moods, dour and destructive in his low moods, there are occasional hints of cunning that slip through his bluster, but Lot is one for whom the cover exists to judge the book.
  r whom the cover exists to judge the book.  +
• Loud and boisterous, Rufio's personality i …
  Loud and boisterous, Rufio's personality is akin to a roaring bonfire. A lifelong soldier, Rufio learned long ago that life could be extinguished with an unlucky parry or by simple misfortune on the field, and as such, it is far too short and precious to spend wallowing in unhappiness. Not your typical lord, Rufio's filter is sometimes a bit nonexistent and he is known to speak his mind, right or wrong.
  s known to speak his mind, right or wrong.  +
• Loud, odd, friendly, brutish, strange. All …
  Loud, odd, friendly, brutish, strange. All words used to describe Ivar, and none too incorrect. Though larger than life and savage, this nobleman turned wildman. He can be honorable and respectful, though in his own odd ways. He is a man of great sorrows and great joys, uninhibited in his emotions and feelings. But above all Ivar is a man that seeks to test his limits, his worth.
  that seeks to test his limits, his worth.  +
• Loud, wild, and full of confidence, at fir …
  Loud, wild, and full of confidence, at first glance Raknorauth might well fit the stereotype of an uncivilized Shav. However, those who truly grow to know him soon discover the purity in his heart, and the earnest love he harbors for the people around him. He is the sort of man that faces each challenge with the fullness of his spirit. Uncivilized he may be, but he is also kind, brave, and possessed of a simple, child-like wonder at the miracles of the world.
  -like wonder at the miracles of the world.  +
• Love and adoration, for all her righteous …
  Love and adoration, for all her righteous fellows that stand in her rank and file, and for all those that seek her for protection, is the crux of Emilia's personality; And exactly because of this, her righteous fury and hatred for the apostate and heretic is boundless. Emilia is fiercely religious and single-minded in her purpose to protect its teachings and shield the Compact from evil, no matter where it may be-- within or without. But few are those who have seen her so, and many know her as someone who is honest, straight-forward, generous and graceful. Every day she treats like a blessing from the Gods, and every Creature with life she loves equally. She abhors violence, even though she is a master of it, and very rarely will she ever resort to it-- she will sooner run, hide or even prefer to be the one injured than injure another, in hopes of avoiding further aggression. However, should the cohorts of evil, the unrighteous or dishonorable, stand before her, she will not hesitate or show mercy. She strives to be the pillar of stability in every community she ventures into, and selflessly gives to accommodate all within. She never shares her reasons for why she does any of it, and just as surely, she shields the secrets of others.
  surely, she shields the secrets of others.  +
• Love your family. Love your country. Love …
  Love your family. Love your country. Love your people. There is no room in the Code for one's self, and Calla wishes she was better than she is, for even though she has memorized the lessons, she still is not comfortable with the eyes she gets from the woman in her mirror. Granted, she was never the best Vaevici, that honor reserved to literally ever other kinsmen of hers. The catch is that now they are dead, and Calla is the leader of those who remain, responsible for carrying her family's legacy. Even though her people are happy, Calla cannot convince herself. The Code demands perfection, and Calla has locked in her head her own worst judge. Sometimes the reprimands take the voice of her mother, sometimes her father's or siblings', but they always find something to use against her. Although she is personable, dignified and insightful to most, quite capable of hiding her own insecurities, truth is she might have lost her chance at sleeping soundly at night. This is her burden to bear, for her family, for her country and for her people.
  amily, for her country and for her people.  +
• Lucaj is as grim as his family name might …
  Lucaj is as grim as his family name might imply, though those who know him well claim that smiles can be observed on rare occasions. In public his words are few, and his humor is dry. He is a man of old traditions, and his manners are impeccable the better to never shame his house. Ribald jokes and other moments of misbehavior are saved for the company of his men.
  vior are saved for the company of his men.  +
• Lucio is knows that his success as a perfo …
  Lucio is knows that his success as a performer is dependent upon the good will of the noble class, and so he has worked hard to learn how to charm them. Outgoing and gregarious, he enjoys wordplay as much as he enjoys singing and delights in witty conversation. He also, however, takes great pride in his art, and feels the effects of both praise and criticism sharply.
  ects of both praise and criticism sharply.  +
• Lucius has pride to spare, though, he flau …
  Lucius has pride to spare, though, he flaunts it in a way that he merely comes off as confident over arrogant. He never second guesses what he is doing and barrels forward with his plans, once he has made the decision. He is quite the traditional man of the Thrax fealty and it shows. He firmly believes in women and men having separate roles in the grand scheme of things. He carries himself as a man use to being in control and little puts him in a place where he loses that aura. All this being part of him makes him seem like a cold, almost cruel man to those who can not get past his mannerism.
  those who can not get past his mannerism.  +
• Luckbearer. Golden Child. Foxfriend. Jak o …
  Luckbearer. Golden Child. Foxfriend. Jak o' Crows. Whimsy. Hedonistic. A gambler and Fool. No one likes a braggart, but, Gods damn him...Ravna is -lucky-, and that good fortune has tainted everything about him, and his outlook on life. Light-hearted, and unable to take anything seriously - even violence - the world, life itself, has become a game, and he is rolling dice with Death...but the bastard keeps winning! In a room where everything is in its place, expect this man to enter and summarily mess it up. Or swipe a few things, that's happened more than once. SorryNotSorry.
  's happened more than once. SorryNotSorry.  +
• Lucrezia is the charming outsider, in all …
  Lucrezia is the charming outsider, in all her roguish glory and unhinged nigh-madness. She prefers to go where the tide of her desires takes her, where there is something worthy to be conquered, be it rival to be beat, a new record to be set, or a new lover to be won. She loves flourish and speeches, and has a soft spot for omens, folklore and verbal sparring. Intense and mercurial, her only constant is Pravus, the captain's true anchor. Outside loyalty to her family, she has no patience for pretty dresses, the right way of using dozens of silverware per meal and fake smiles. She cannot abide for fake compliments and will speak her mind, perpetuating the Pravus stereotype for being the source of many a scandal. Hard to rein in, she was born to be free.
  Hard to rein in, she was born to be free.  +
• Luis wants adventure, romance, and really …
  Luis wants adventure, romance, and really wild things! A born troublemaker who struggles forever with restraint, he wants his fingers in as many pies as possible. He yearns to distinguish himself for a future legacy of song and story, but doesn't have that clear an idea of how to do that. He occasionally struggles with chains of command, although not so much that he would come up against the bounds of his sworn oaths. He wants more than he has of pretty much everything with a kind of restless, whole-hearted, full-bodied lust for life.
  whole-hearted, full-bodied lust for life.  +
• Luna is known to go by the beat of her own drum, quite literally. However, her overall oddness can be endearing. She has a whimsical outlook on life and can be easily sidetracked with interesting items.  +
• Lycoris is a generally quiet and contempla …
  Lycoris is a generally quiet and contemplative sort in public. Outwardly pleasant, she hides a deeply cynical and pragmatic personality and given the right circumstances she can also be fiercely loyal and caring. She prefers to think before acting, remaining a sea of calm in the eye of the storm. She is by no means cold; on the contrary her emotions tend to burn red hot and passionate given the right motivation even though her outward appearance suggests differently.
  r outward appearance suggests differently.  +
• Lydia must have paid a lot of silver to th …
  Lydia must have paid a lot of silver to the Whispers in order to forge her into the coquettish, debonair, and impish young woman she is today from what she was in her youth. Back then, she allowed being the baby of the family to define her and may have caused a number of minor social embarrassments. These days, however, it seems she has been tempered with impeccable manners and refined social grace. The North would never allow her to be entirely broken, of course. She remains bold, outspoken, and shamelessly ambitious. Behind her flirtatious laughs and there is an eager and sharp diplomatic mind with a cutting wit and surprising business acumen.
  utting wit and surprising business acumen.  +
• Lyonis is a man that invites abuse and ins …
  Lyonis is a man that invites abuse and inspires no confidence in others. An aura of weakness and frailty surrounds him and because of this others forget he is a venomous blackguard. Strength is not a word used when describing Lyonis but he does benefit from a lack of pride and a willingness to do the dirty work others avoid. Lyonis is loyal to his house and family and not much else. When interacting with those around him, he tends to speak in a quiet and unobtrusive tone. He tends to become attached to those who treat him with any sort of kindness but is usually too terrified of losing them to make to many demands of them.
  sing them to make to many demands of them.  +
• Lyra is a visionary dreamer, and it seems …
  Lyra is a visionary dreamer, and it seems that no matter the obstacles that are placed in the path of her ambitions, she prides herself in navigating her way through. She's quick to smile and slow to anger, amd if there's something she believes in, she believes in in passionately; be it a matter of politics or something more mundane like the ideal temperature at which to serve wine. Despite her young age she knows her mind and isn't afraid to speak it, stating her opinion and leaving it at that, and if someone really wants to argue the point they'll find themselves arguing it alone.
  they'll find themselves arguing it alone.  +