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• Duarte Amedeo  + (Charming, affable, with a disarming manner …
  Charming, affable, with a disarming manner, infectious humor, and quick wit, very few individuals realize how much danger they are in while speaking with Duarte Amedeo. As chief minister of Information and Safety for House Pravus in Setarco, few nobles let alone commoners could rival the man's importance in the Silken City, a fact seldom realized by many of his companions. It's not that Duarte is humble by any stretch- the dangerous and cool confidence in his eyes gives lie to that. He merely knows how much easier it is to get precisely what you want with a kind or clever word... even if it allows one to destroy the person that revealed it. He is in many ways a reflection of Pravus itself- smart, charming, and utterly ruthless.
  lf- smart, charming, and utterly ruthless.)
• Duarte Amadeo  + (Charming, affable, with a disarming manner …
  Charming, affable, with a disarming manner, infectious humor, and quick wit, very few individuals realize how much danger they are in while speaking with Duarte Amedeo. As chief minister of Information and Safety for House Pravus in Setarco, few nobles let alone commoners could rival the man's importance in the Silken City, a fact seldom realized by many of his companions. It's not that Duarte is humble by any stretch- the dangerous and cool confidence in his eyes gives lie to that. He merely knows how much easier it is to get precisely what you want with a kind or clever word... even if it allows one to destroy the person that revealed it. He is in many ways a reflection of Pravus itself- smart, charming, and utterly ruthless.
  lf- smart, charming, and utterly ruthless.)
• Aedin Blackwood  + (Charming, approachable, amiable. Enter Aed …
  Charming, approachable, amiable. Enter Aedin's presence is akin to stepping into the summer sunshine. She has a knack for welcoming people without so much as a word. Her considerable skill for sounding out the tone of a room or a gathering has led some in the Blackwood family to claim she's blessed by intuition. Her sensitivity is considerable -- for not reading a situation right can be a disaster. Smoothing over difficulties demands a certain special knowledge of personalities, and she has the patience to tease out exactly what she needs. Northlanders may have a reputation for short tempers and not tolerating fools, but she doesn't live up to that standard. Her silken words and exquisite manners can usually disarm southerners or Abandoned alike, and once they are willing to deal, then the real work begins. But she suffers no fools behind her smile. Withholding contempt for liars and dishonourable behaviour, she'll do what she must to get the work done, leaving an opening for others to exploit. But much, much better to have others in her debt. And Aedin never forgets one.
  in her debt. And Aedin never forgets one.)
• Armand Farshaw  + (Charming, impulsive, passionate, Armand's …
  Charming, impulsive, passionate, Armand's character is a wildly unpredictable one, at odds with the moral principals of the Faith's Orthodox branch that he yet follows with remarkable devotion. Indeed, the man is one of contrasts and extremes, with a dangerous temper as violent and sudden as a storm at sea, while also displaying a true and unshakeable faith in the precepts of the Gods and the Compact, willing and ready to die for their ideals. Suspicious of the worship of Tehom, and yet prone to womanizing and drinking, though rarely to excess. An odd one, certainly, and yet, through it all, possessed with the overriding desire to do good, and fight evil, so that others won't have to.
  fight evil, so that others won't have to.)
• Jonathan Fieldstone  + (Cheerful almost to the point of being obno …
  Cheerful almost to the point of being obnoxious, Jonathan is always prone to seeing the brighter side of life on most things, and the last to raise a fist in anger, despite his strength. He is a man of many words, but also thought, listening carefully to what is said before he offers his down-to-earth advice. He has a deep appreciation of hard work, and of his roots in the earth, feeding those around him. Service comes naturally to him, as does a quick joke or an old saying.
  im, as does a quick joke or an old saying.)
• Donaldo Velenosa  + (Cheerful and attentive, if quiet, one minu …
  Cheerful and attentive, if quiet, one minute his mood can also be somehow disinterested, even here in the greatest and most exciting city in all the land. Also quick to smile and laugh, nearly as quick to ask a question or explore a cabinet that isn't his, this is a man with some issues focusing on any one thing if there's something else to fancy within earshot.
  's something else to fancy within earshot.)
• Braelynn Deepwood  + (Cheerful and blithe, Braelynn is most ofte …
  Cheerful and blithe, Braelynn is most often found smiling about something. The world seems full of endless amusement to her, and she is genial of spirit and light of heart. She's an outdoors type, who gets restless if she's cooped up too long, but the peace she finds in the woods keeps her happy. Sometimes her attention drifts, and she'll smile at nothing at all - but mostly she is warm and friendly, a pleasure to be around and quite easygoing.
  pleasure to be around and quite easygoing.)
• Amber Mondegreen  + (Cheerful and softspoken, Amber is a quiet, …
  Cheerful and softspoken, Amber is a quiet, petite woman with an unflinchingly brave and direct view on life and events. She lost her husband, and it hardened her - but not completely. Determined to continue the dream they started together, she is ferocious in the pursuit of the best deal, and is ruthless about her trade agreements. But beneath it all, she really does have that heart of gold. She also remembers gold may be the softest of metals, but it's still a metal, and a heart of gold doesn't mean you have to let people take advantage of you.
  have to let people take advantage of you.)
• Mahan  + (Cheerful, annoyingly so, genuinely inquisi …
  Cheerful, annoyingly so, genuinely inquisitive and often interested in the lives and tales of others. His outlook on life is terribly pragmatic but he's neither apathetic nor dismissive; he is happy to help but only if it makes sense and his chance of success is relatively high, and even then, if the money is good he might even make an exception. Need a bottle of wine? Sure, he can do that. A rare book? Possibly. Armor? Well, that depends on what kind. Your furniture moved? Probably not. Not often found morose or unhappy in general, his attitude is playful and often to a fault. It's not that he -can't- be serious, he just doesn't think he -needs- to be even in the most dire of circumstance. Not that he's above screaming in terror in running away, laughing is just that much more fun.
  away, laughing is just that much more fun.)
• Cherilo Menada  + (Cherilo is a soft-spoken but enthusiastic …
  Cherilo is a soft-spoken but enthusiastic lover of nature. He's embraced a clear passion: exploring the natural world, and capturing its beauty so as to encourage public appreciation and conservation. Aside from a few short affairs and a some occasional city friends, he mostly keeps to himself - not from introversion but from the curiosity that keeps him moving, exploring, interacting with the wild.
  ing, exploring, interacting with the wild.)
• Christine Kennex  + (Christine has one true love: books. That d …
  Christine has one true love: books. That doesn't avoid her being interested in other things. Like people. Blunt or charming, flirty or dry, it's not that she has different personalities, is that she loves observing how people react to each of them... It doesn't help the fact that she's so easy to distract, either...
  that she's so easy to distract, either...)
• Cigano Laroye  + (Cigano is the living embodiment of suave. …
  Cigano is the living embodiment of suave. He speaks with a smooth and deep voice that brings comfort to those who have experienced lost. He has a soft spot for children always ensuring that they are taken care of, though he sees some people as less than people based on some incredibly complicated moral code. He has a keen awareness and an air of mysticism to him.
  awareness and an air of mysticism to him.)
• Cillian Weatherwood  + (Cillian grew up learning the ways of the w …
  Cillian grew up learning the ways of the wild. He grew up with a tribe named Weathewood, knowing very little of the compact as he stayed out in the woods with his adopted family and tribe protecting the woods and fighting off monsters to keep his village safe, coming to Arx for the first time he seems very guarded.
  for the first time he seems very guarded.)
• Cillian Blackwood  + (Cillian grew up learning the ways of the w …
  Cillian grew up learning the ways of the wild. He grew up with a tribe named Weathewood, knowing very little of the compact as he stayed out in the woods with his adopted family and tribe protecting the woods and fighting off monsters to keep his village safe, coming to Arx for the first time he seems very guarded.
  for the first time he seems very guarded.)
• Cirroch Sanna  + (Cirroch has a bullish nature, grounded but …
  Cirroch has a bullish nature, grounded but vital. He has a talent for filling a room merely by entering it, with deep, resonant volume and ready eloquence to the command of his tongue. He can be stubborn, he can be proud, and he can have a temper on him. Nothing infuriates him more than being deceived, unless it is being denied action where he thinks action ought to be took. He has a pragmatist's steadiness behind his grand gestures, though, that helps keep his life running smoothly. There are ways that simplicity defines Cirroch's greatest desires. He loves women who can fight him, whiskey that burns on the way down, fast horses and smart dogs.
  the way down, fast horses and smart dogs.)
• Clara Crovane  + (Clara is a curious young woman with a wild …
  Clara is a curious young woman with a wild side. She loves to be adrenalized, she loves a good fight, a good swim, or a nice climb... whatever gives her the rush that comes with moving her body or taking risks. She also enjoys helping people because while she is curious about death she doesn't feel the need to kill things herself or watch people suffer. She just seeks to understand that grand happening in life that all eventually must meet. What does death mean for those still alive and where do people really go when they die?
  d where do people really go when they die?)
• Clarisse Charon  + (Clarisse has been brought up to help other …
  Clarisse has been brought up to help others and the best way she is able to do this as a healer, comforter, and confidant that others can trust. She has worked side by side learning the ways of healing for as long as she can remember, and will work tirelessly to save even those who others believe to be a lost cause.
  ose who others believe to be a lost cause.)
• Olivando Igniseri  + (Clever and incisive, Olivando is a wit, bu …
  Clever and incisive, Olivando is a wit, but a quiet one. His flair for the dramatic is buried a level beneath a mild reserve. He doesn't need to show off; the pursuit of knowledge is, in itself, something very satisfying for him. Inventive and resourceful with a certain knack for organization, there are few things that lure Olivando's interest like an unsolved mystery. He has an unsurpassable depth of loyalty that, once tapped, might never stop flowing, but the compassion of his heart is carefully guarded behind walls of self-protection, earned by the wisdom of experience.
  ction, earned by the wisdom of experience.)
• Cabrera Godsworn  + (Clever and quick, energetic and vivacious, …
  Clever and quick, energetic and vivacious, Cabrera's is the kind of charm that can be hard to keep up with. His sass could get him in trouble more often if his smile were less winsome, but his engaging humor and bright eyes are welcoming, inviting, encouraging people to join him in the laugh, whatever it happens to be. More a wordsmith than a prankster, he prefers not to punch 'down', and tries to keep a bright, upbeat approach to life and service, encouraging people to embrace life with both arms. Passion is his watchword, service his focus, and life his reward. While he is a serving priest and serving soldier, he's also a devil-may-care punster, ribald roisterer, and stylish man about town. Turn down no opportunity, leave no stone unturned for what curiosity might reveal beneath, and definitely never leave a party without dancing.
  itely never leave a party without dancing.)
• Clover Wyrmguard  + (Clover is a young woman of broad smiles an …
  Clover is a young woman of broad smiles and hapless positivity. She's entirely too clumsy but at ease with it. She's full of laughter and bright smiles. Rarely does anything bring her down. Even if she's just ruined another dress, or lost her shoe to a mud puddle-- nothing gets her down.
  e to a mud puddle-- nothing gets her down.)
• Clover Farshaw  + (Clover is a young woman of broad smiles an …
  Clover is a young woman of broad smiles and hapless positivity. She's entirely too clumsy but at ease with it. She's full of laughter and bright smiles. Rarely does anything bring her down. Even if she's just ruined another dress, or lost her shoe to a mud puddle-- nothing gets her down.
  e to a mud puddle-- nothing gets her down.)
• Tempest Fuller  + (Cold and aloof, the kind of man who is jus …
  Cold and aloof, the kind of man who is just as easy to condemn as forgive, he is a man who believes that the end justifies the means. Justice is cold, swift, and merciless. This is not to say he doesn't believe in mercy, but the benefit must outweigh the cost, utter practicality in all things. Though passion exists beneath his icy exterior, Tempest rarely shows it to those he does not know well except in the heat of battle, a grinning avenger, his armor and contorted face streaked with blood. Deeply spiritual and superstisious, he might have been a Shaman if it had been his calling, but instead he walked the path of the blade and blood in the name of his own kind of justice. One would do best not to expect lip service from him, almost brutally to the point though he does manage a certain amount of diplomacy if words can be coaxed out of him at all by one he does not know well.
  f him at all by one he does not know well.)
• Cade none  + (Cold and uncaring. These two words couldn' …
  Cold and uncaring. These two words couldn't be any more accurate in describing Cade. Having no experience in truly expressing one's self, Cade comes off as someone who is boring and abrupt, due to this, those who have encountered him once usually steer clear. Not that it matters to him for he does not stay in one place for too long. Despite this, Cade's work ethic is commendable, doing odd jobs in the most efficient ways, earning the respect of his short-term employers.
  g the respect of his short-term employers.)
• Rasteon Masque  + (Cold as the north wind, quiet as the grave …
  Cold as the north wind, quiet as the grave, there is little evidence that Rasteon even possesses the capacity for kindness, forgiveness, or basic human compassion. Possessed of an icy intensity off-putting to all but the most stalwart of souls, some among his village have even gone so far as to doubt he is human at all. In fact, those warriors that have fought beside him swear that he is not. In combat his icy facade falls away and his depthless rage is released upon the world, the hatred for his fellow man coming across so starkly clear that those who have fought at his side often have difficulty meeting his eyes once the battle has concluded. But despite all that, and independent of any reservations those who have met him might have, one shining beacon of virtue does stand out among all of Rasteon's many flaws. He is honestly and truly a man of his word, who's oaths bind him more tightly than any chains. Those who are wise would make note of any promise he makes, for surely he intends to keep it.
  e makes, for surely he intends to keep it.)
• Paloma Thornburn  + (Cold, ravenously driven, and ruthless, Pal …
  Cold, ravenously driven, and ruthless, Paloma's dreams have always lent themselves to violence and sacrifice. But violence and sacrifice toward a greater end. A noble end. The nobler, the better. She's a woman of abstracts who sees most people, including herself, as means, currency to be spent. Small things that can accumulate toward great things, but you can't be too precious about any given silver. She still wants to be the most valuable piece of silver she can be, and that's the King's Own. The only thing that lightens her is that she can apply this chilly resolve to even little things, baking bread, light patrol, a given conversation, and she's clearly doing it to amuse herself and those around her. Playing the part even when it's unnecessary, infusing it with a little wit.
  nnecessary, infusing it with a little wit.)
• Teague Charon  + (Cold. Quiet. Watching the world behind his …
  Cold. Quiet. Watching the world behind his stormy blue eyes. His lips barely moving, a face of cold stone. Down deep, he is a man in conflict with himself as he wishes to connect to the world but not truly understand how one can do so. As he watches others enjoy the world, he finds them weak. At least that is the lie he tells himself. The truth is his jealously at their nature pains him deeply.
  ealously at their nature pains him deeply.)
• Fidel Charon  + (Colorful and charismatic, Fidel possesses …
  Colorful and charismatic, Fidel possesses a flitty friendliness capable of winning him many supporters. Unfortunately, these positive attributes are not matched by any measure of wisdom or competence. In fact, they most frequently reveal themselves right when he's about to do something incredibly foolish! Error-prone with only a fine-tuned facade in place of true self-confidence, Fidel struggles to reconcile with a delicate personal nature which, upon coming up against a challenge that scares him or that can't be easily overcome, reduces him to bitter (fantastic, nonsensical) diatribes and childlike fits of frustration.
  atribes and childlike fits of frustration.)
• Lekan none  + (Coming from the feuding, vicious city-stat …
  Coming from the feuding, vicious city-states of Velenosa, Lekan has long been the handy sword-arm hired to deal with 'issues' that arise. He works for coin, for principle, or for his own inscrutable reasons. His gaze is hard, but there is a twisted humor underneath it. He takes delights, but perhaps not in things that people would consider humorous or safe or sane.
  e would consider humorous or safe or sane.)
• Cufre Harrow  + (Compared to her older sisters, Cufre is mo …
  Compared to her older sisters, Cufre is more reserved. Softer spoken, gentler emotion. A core of molten iron wrapped in a velvet glove, inclined to watch and observe and prepare rather than charge headlong into a situation, she none-the-less has the determination that seems a hallmark of the Harrow line.
  that seems a hallmark of the Harrow line.)
• Arta Fatchforth  + (Competitive person who loves racing and he …
  Competitive person who loves racing and her animals. Busy and proud stablemaster of some renown and skill. Fairly optimistic and trusting person who wants to think the best of people and tries to live up to that belief. Fastidious if she is given the opportunity and particularly if it serves her interests and goals.
  arly if it serves her interests and goals.)
• Bianca Wyrmguard  + (Composed of ineffable poise and grace, her …
  Composed of ineffable poise and grace, her words laced with uncanny wisdom, and possessed of a calm disposition that seems capable of weathering even the worst of storms, Bianca Wyrmguard is always ready with a kind word or advice to those in need of it, putting a sharp and empathetic mind to work in helping the people around her. But while she is undoubtedly warm, it is a distant warmth. Bianca often exists at a remove from others, playing most of her private thoughts and feelings close to the vest, and rarely speaks about herself, preferring instead to focus on the needs of others. Behind all those layers lies a naturally pragmatic woman who nonetheless finds deep fascination in the human condition and is endlessly in passionate pursuit of new knowledge and new experiences. Recent years, however, have seen a slow shift in Bianca's outlook and behavior, and her deep well of calm has been steadily coupled with a biting and incisive wit that has little tolerance for foolishness. Increasingly willing to embrace her own, personal ambitions, Bianca is implacable once she puts her mind to something -- to the point of an unfortunate tendency towards overworking herself; a fact that she will persistently disavow right up to the point she passes out in the middle of her adamant denial.
  s out in the middle of her adamant denial.)
• Corrigan Grayhope  + (Confessor Corrigan is a guy with a lot of …
  Confessor Corrigan is a guy with a lot of shade in his past and a lot of snark in his future, halfway to hardboiled. Quick witted and sharp, little gets past him, and few opportunities for a glib remark pass him by. He has little patience for self-pity and does not suffer fools gladly; he has a tendency to privilege his own pain over what others have or could experience. That said, he also has little tolerance in self-pity in himself, either, and applies his sarcastic humor to himself with the lash of self-deprecation as often as he flips casual insult towards others. There are few situations in which he can't find some kind of lighter side, even if his sense of humor can be appreciably black. I mean, you've got to laugh, right?
  black. I mean, you've got to laugh, right?)
• Amir Melaeris  + (Confident but not arrogant, Amir carries h …
  Confident but not arrogant, Amir carries himself like the nobility he is. There is a calm self-assuredness to his words, as if he's certain of every sentence he speaks and the ideals that he strives for. Pride is a word for it. Stubborness is another. The lord refuses to bend or cave when it comes to defending what he considers to be just or honorable. That's not to say he doesn't know how to be convincing or charming in his arguments, just that he doesn't see a point to brushing things under the rug. His wanderlust and love for freedom have at times put him at odds with his own ideals and to this day, Amir struggles to balance the two. Duty can be a heavy burden to bear.
  e two. Duty can be a heavy burden to bear.)
• Capri De Lire  + (Confident incarnate and blessed with a ter …
  Confident incarnate and blessed with a terribly morbid sense of humour, he has a strong sense of honour - if by honour, you mean self-preservation, and by self-preservation, you also mean he likes money. A mercenary through and through, Capri is the type of Lycene who will pragmatically stab someone in the back for his own advancement, but is the staunchest of allies when it is preferable. He enjoys the finer things, and he loves to laugh, but he'll come down on someone that's betrayed his family with utter and complete wrath when it's guaranteed it can be done in one swoop. He likes to drink.
  n be done in one swoop. He likes to drink.)
• Ciaran Farshaw  + (Confident, sometimes to excess, Ciaran has …
  Confident, sometimes to excess, Ciaran has the devil-may-care attitude of someone who lives life exactly the way he wants to, on the schedule that best suits him. He doesn't have much patience for rules and procedures, and he's not going to sit around at a boring function if there's more interesting things to be done elsewhere. For all that, though, he is very polite and has a strong sense of honor and fair play. His sense of humor is extremely dry, and he's not the sort to shy away from confrontation, be it on the battlefield or in a ballroom. In fact, he might be just a little too competitive.
  he might be just a little too competitive.)
• Thistle Ulbran  + (Contrary to her name, Thistle is far from …
  Contrary to her name, Thistle is far from prickly or abrasive. She speaks with a surprising eloquence for someone from the Lower Boroughs and possesses a disarming sort of charm. Her easy smiles and laid back nature hide a very keen mind. Thistle has an uncanny knack for languages, puzzles, and topics of complex nature. She's just as happy to talk philosophy or economics with a costumer as she is to entertain them with good company and wine. When it comes to work or her craft, Thistle is very meticulous. Everything has to perfect, done right, and as near to flawless as possible or it must be done over. Though Thistle is far from uptight. She enjoys the simple pleasures in life as much as the next person. She simply holds herself and only herself, to higher standards.
  elf and only herself, to higher standards.)
• Qadira Crown  + (Contrary to impressions, Qadira is neither …
  Contrary to impressions, Qadira is neither a misanthrope nor unkind. Her past - raised a thrall and later married and fled - creates a natural wariness, but she is a compassionate and fairly intuitive woman. Even charming, on the right day, her accrued strength lending confidence to her words and an honesty that comes across as confrontational because it is; daring the world to be better. She takes her tasks seriously, from cooking to tending wounds and picking pockets, applying an admirable passion to all she does. The criminality is unfortunate, but she claims caution in whom she steals from, and a desire to do anything else. Being born with nothing does distort one's worldview. In truth this hard-eyed hellion is more canine than feline, though she has yet to find her 'pack'. She's as prickly as her name, but Qadira ultimately believes in commonality, and that people who apply themselves can accomplish feats beyond their limits. A life spent in captivity does make her profoundly naive in many ways; raging against the powerful on principle, or rejecting and ejecting an unruly customer over their unwise actions. This swiftness to judge may change, in time, when she finds her trust. For now she's at least a good conversation and a fine friend to those who don't ignite her smouldering temper. The future could be bright, if she doesn't end up imprisoned or executed.
  she doesn't end up imprisoned or executed.)
• Gideon Thrax  + (Controlling, Manipulative, Honorable, Honest, Sarcastic, Dangerous, and Mysterious.)
• Arian Brand  + (Cool of temperament, Arian is quick to smi …
  Cool of temperament, Arian is quick to smile, laugh or toss over a wink. The young man doesn't seem to have any issue getting along with most, brash and blunt with some, whilst calm and collected with others. However, upon closer inspection there's a storm of emotion roiling behind the twinkle of his cold gaze, lending to the idea that there's more to him than first meets the eye.
  re's more to him than first meets the eye.)
• Astraea Redrain  + (Coquettish to a fault and debonair even wh …
  Coquettish to a fault and debonair even when she shouldn't be. Astraea has impeccable manners and doesn't believe in rudeness of any kind, even upon the battlefield. Though some might describe her as pragmatic this chevalier is highly principled and carries herself with the moral fiber of someone who keeps themselves accountable for their own actions. While her moods tend to vary like her sister's she is most usually in high spirits, but never quite bubbly. Even suggesting such a thing is enough to earn a scoff and maybe a derisive chuckle or two. It's normally assumed that soldiers, knights and warriors of her caliber tend to be highly disciplined but this Lycene born princess is quite lazy. Never when it counts, but enough that if she can delegate or sidestep a minor responsibility she will. This attitude lends to her Tehom-may-care demeanor and compliments her sometimes too serious moments quite well. A woman of contrasts indeed.
  s quite well. A woman of contrasts indeed.)
• Astraea Valardin  + (Coquettish to a fault and debonair even wh …
  Coquettish to a fault and debonair even when she shouldn't be. Astraea has impeccable manners and doesn't believe in rudeness of any kind, even upon the battlefield. Though some might describe her as pragmatic this chevalier is highly principled and carries herself with the moral fiber of someone who keeps themselves accountable for their own actions. While her moods tend to vary like her sister's she is most usually in high spirits, but never quite bubbly. Even suggesting such a thing is enough to earn a scoff and maybe a derisive chuckle or two. It's normally assumed that soldiers, knights and warriors of her caliber tend to be highly disciplined but this Lycene born princess is quite lazy. Never when it counts, but enough that if she can delegate or sidestep a minor responsibility she will. This attitude lends to her Tehom-may-care demeanor and compliments her sometimes too serious moments quite well. A woman of contrasts indeed.
  s quite well. A woman of contrasts indeed.)
• Corbit Leary  + (Corbit is almost unfailingly kind, polite …
  Corbit is almost unfailingly kind, polite and insightful. That is, when he takes the time to think about being any of these things. Truth is, his mind is usually in several different places at once, at times he is rude, too blunt or even can seem uncaring. But it's rarely because he means to be, he just has bigger things to think about. He is normally fairly reserved and quiet with a quick, wry sense of humor that shows up now and again. His quietness and reservation simply fade away once he begins talking about one of his many and varied interests that he can talk about, excitedly and passionately for extended periods of time. Show a bit of interest and you may be subjecting yourself to a long, though interesting lecture on anything from the economic history of the Thrax to the singing patterns of local, migratory birds. At the very core of his character is simply an unbridled enthusastic curiosity about all things around him. Which he pursues with great fervor, sometimes, to the exclusion of everything else.
  imes, to the exclusion of everything else.)
• Corinna Kelsey  + (Corinna Kelsey is warm, cheerful, and a co …
  Corinna Kelsey is warm, cheerful, and a complete ditz. She's sure to annoy anyone who doesn't find her flighty, eager volubility and her almost incredible gullibility charming, but she works so hard to please those in her company that such is a rare thing. She is intensely curious about anyone not from the Lower Boroughs of the city, and prone to asking nosy questions of anyone who catches her interest. She usually speaks before she thinks, and frequently puts her foot in her mouth, but she rarely intends to cause offense. She is fascinated by the nobility, and takes childlike delight in pomp and circumstance of almost any nature.
  omp and circumstance of almost any nature.)
• Corinne Brooks  + (Corinne is cautious and mindful, observant …
  Corinne is cautious and mindful, observant and cunning. She has a deep, unabiding love of insincere flattery and bullshit but, for the most part, goes about it in a playful way. She lies and prevaricates often, but makes no effort to hide the fact, which means her statements tend to occupy the murky territory between good-natured sarcasm, honest sincerity, and outright treachery. The best conversation, in her mind, is one that's so muddled even she isn't sure if she believes or disbelieves what she's saying anymore. Aside from her social persona, she's much more serious and studious in private, though her disposition tends towards sunny even then. Alchemy is an art to her, and there isn't much she wouldn't do for one more principle, one more secret, one more trick. It would be unfair to call her morally bankrupt, but 'morally impoverished' isn't too far off.
  'morally impoverished' isn't too far off.)
• Corrala Leary  + (Corrala is a thoughtful healer without the …
  Corrala is a thoughtful healer without the absent mind. She pays attention to most of the things that go on around her, and she tries to be kind to everyone regardless of rank. She is also fairly good at persuading others to help out whether its in a healing temple or household. If crossed she is able to be firm, but almost never raises her voice, because of her sensitivity to the emotional undercurrents of almost every social situation. Her thoughtfulness runs deep and as such she usually doesn't jump to conclusions, unless her temper is roused, and prefers to think things through before acting.
  ers to think things through before acting.)
• Cosette Nightgold  + (Cosette is often a sweet, kind person who …
  Cosette is often a sweet, kind person who appears to never do any wrong. Some might says she's as innocent as can be, but others who knows her might say it's just for show. She has a rebellious streak and an itch to find trouble, but she tries her best to keep it in check. She's a sneaky one with a good sense of humor. Honestly, she means well!
  sense of humor. Honestly, she means well!)
• Cosimo Tessere  + (Cosimo is equal parts aloof and dry - a ma …
  Cosimo is equal parts aloof and dry - a man who prefers the company of books to strangers most nights, but isn't entirely inept at conversation when it does arise. There is hidden steel underneath his calm demeanor, and he isn't keen on being pushed around or manipulated, but he is mindful of making more enemies than is necessary. His sister doesn't need additional headaches, after all, and in the end how much of it really matters? He'll find a way to get what he wants one way or another. Possessing great acuity of vision and mind, Cosimo picks up knowledge and retains it easily. That said, he isn't a particularly skilled teacher: most of the knowledge he pursues is for his own consumption, and intellectually lazy people test his patience. He will try, if he has to, with notable effort.
  ll try, if he has to, with notable effort.)
• Courage Pie  + (Courage is so courageous. It's why they ca …
  Courage is so courageous. It's why they call him Courage, you know, and it has absolutely nothing to do with his childhood friends deciding it would be funny and ironic to call their wimpiest friend Courage. No, he one-hundred-percent earned his name. Absolutely. This is not a hock of crap. Those times when he's less than brave and steel-spined? Well, he's probably just tired from being wonderfully courageous and heroic the other 99% of the time.
  eous and heroic the other 99% of the time.)
• Gian Fuller  + (Courteous toward his betters and cautious …
  Courteous toward his betters and cautious toward the unknown, Gian is well aware of his good fortune in life and determined to avoid losing his place through any hasty mistake. A meticulous sort, he can seem to obsess over minor details. Though few can recall seeing him lose his temper, he is no stoic, keen to enjoy good drink and good company.
  keen to enjoy good drink and good company.)
• Moira Grayhope  + (Coy, sweet, intelligent - Moira exemplifie …
  Coy, sweet, intelligent - Moira exemplifies traits better suited to courtesans that mingle with nobility than rabble from the Lower Boroughs, charm she learned from watching her father. Though located in the slums, her manners and etiquette are able to elevate her in polite society, never far away even when she's with her family, watching her kith and kin brawl. She relies entirely on her ability to be pleasant company, preferring smiles to stabbing, but it's not hard to see the ice behind her smiles.
  not hard to see the ice behind her smiles.)
• Merida Grimhall  + (Crazy would be too general a term for this …
  Crazy would be too general a term for this shark in women's clothing. But yes, perhaps she is a tad crazy. While sensual and mischievous, brimming with wry humour, she harbours a violent and animalistic rage that most would find terrifying. Will most women of noble blood would fall back at the sight of a skirmish, Merida would likely be the one to start it, and certainly the one to end it. She doesn't mind getting some blood on her clothes either. It compliments her hair after all. But her blood thirsty rage is not without purpose. Her pride and massive heart stokes the fire, and the indigence of her lesser standing as a woman in Thrax's male dominated society throws gasoline all over it and runs away laughing maniacally. No, she is not some tool to be married off to strengthen her family, and no, she won't be pleasant. Perhaps if she's crazy enough, and threatens to take a chunk out of enough people, she can be seen as equal. That's the plan, anyway. But regardless, her strength of will matches the power of her rage, and her love for those closest to her could block out the sun. One would dare not take that from her. And she knows her sensuality is as much a weapon as her scimitars are.
  is as much a weapon as her scimitars are.)
• Merida Thrax  + (Crazy would be too general a term for this …
  Crazy would be too general a term for this shark in women's clothing. But yes, perhaps she is a tad crazy. While sensual and mischievous, brimming with wry humour, she harbours a violent and animalistic rage that most would find terrifying. Will most women of noble blood would fall back at the sight of a skirmish, Merida would likely be the one to start it, and certainly the one to end it. She doesn't mind getting some blood on her clothes either. It compliments her hair after all. But her blood thirsty rage is not without purpose. Her pride and massive heart stokes the fire, and the indigence of her lesser standing as a woman in Thrax's male dominated society throws gasoline all over it and runs away laughing maniacally. No, she is not some tool to be married off to strengthen her family, and no, she won't be pleasant. Perhaps if she's crazy enough, and threatens to take a chunk out of enough people, she can be seen as equal. That's the plan, anyway. But regardless, her strength of will matches the power of her rage, and her love for those closest to her could block out the sun. One would dare not take that from her. And she knows her sensuality is as much a weapon as her scimitars are.
  is as much a weapon as her scimitars are.)
• Castiel Thrax  + (Cunning and pragmatic)
• Keryeth Oudet  + (Cunning, adaptive, manipulative, ambitious …
  Cunning, adaptive, manipulative, ambitious, opportunistic, malicious when angered, loyal, maternal, compassionate, sensual, sensitive, frank yet tactful, hedonistic, adventurous, rebellious, awkward, and mannerly. Enjoys an argument or banter just for the sake of sparring wits. Egocentric but insecure.
  of sparring wits. Egocentric but insecure.)
• Quenia Igniseri  + (Curiosity is the curse of the Igniseris an …
  Curiosity is the curse of the Igniseris and Quenia has it in spades, tempered by a level of sensibility and thrown into sharp relief by an active sense of the ridiculous. Clever, quick and full of sass, her sense of humor is her mask rather than any cooler or starker reserve. She is warm and easy to relate to, slipping smoothly through most social situations with the grace of a dancer through the dance floor. Flirtatious without being licentious, irreverent without being outrageous, and nonchalant without being untouchable, she is a balanced, smooth young woman who applies her wink as a weapon as often as her will.
  her wink as a weapon as often as her will.)
• Hulvaster Hagelin  + (Curiosity swells beneath Hulvaster's featu …
  Curiosity swells beneath Hulvaster's features that appears often buried beneath a reserved composure and measured poise, a taught habit of humbleness that does not seem to want to stick despite all his effort to make it so. Much of his 'humbleness' and his reserved nature feels forced, seeming torn between self-importance brewed from hermitage and of societal expectations. Beneath that facsimile of an identity, Hulvaster can be a dry but not humorless man, colored by spouts of cheerfulness and cynicism, sometimes both strangely intermixed.
  cism, sometimes both strangely intermixed.)
• Silana Halwen  + (Curious and passionate, though plagued by the occasional moment of uncertainty.)
• Ilva Fidante  + (Curious and searching, she is ever seeking …
  Curious and searching, she is ever seeking knowledge of any kind. Her demeanor is sweet, wry, and nearly shy if not for her boundless thirst for knowledge. She smiles often, and has a tendency to nod even if there's nothing to agree to. Beneath all that, there is a slightly cynical side, showing itself in the form of caustic comments or blunt observations.
  of caustic comments or blunt observations.)
• Morin Corvane  + (Curious, Dry, and Forward)
• Nebulosa Rubino-Zaffria  + (Curious, incisive, impulsive to the point …
  Curious, incisive, impulsive to the point of reckless, and shamelessly flirtatious, Nebulosa balances her dangerous traits with a fervid sense of justice and a strict ability to compartmentalize. She takes her role sniffing after crime and keeping the peace very seriously, even if her crime chasing is practically a hobby. But outside of her formal (and informal duties), and religious ritual, her rather considerable charm has a spiky undercurrent and she seems to enjoy keeping nearly everyone on their toes. Project unpredictability. Waver on the edge of feeling too much and saying too much, and sometimes cross it.
  d saying too much, and sometimes cross it.)
• Ciriel Whitehawk  + (Curious, odd at times, but generally merry …
  Curious, odd at times, but generally merry and kind-hearted. When his goal is set, his eyes look past or through things that stand in his way, but otherwise a very engaged conversationalist. His intrigue for rare items usually steers the conversation in the direction of his search for new additions to his collection, with an almost childlike fascination for toys.
  an almost childlike fascination for toys.)
• Rosalie Redtyde  + (Curious. Rosalie views the world as a nev …
  Curious. Rosalie views the world as a neverending mystery to be unraveled, to be uncovered, discovered, catalogued, written about, shared. Her enthusiasm for all things is infectious and she genuinely cares about those around her. But she is even more adamant about choices, even to the point of being outspoken regarding peoples' ability to choose their own path. And to accept the consequences of those choices, good or bad. While not the best public speaker, she carries herself with confidence and uses innate charm to help her through most social situations.
  o help her through most social situations.)
• Curran Grayhope  + (Curran is sharp-tongued, sharp-witted, and …
  Curran is sharp-tongued, sharp-witted, and impatient. His tongue will get him into trouble more often than it won't. He has a hard time kowtowing to his betters. That's not to say he doesn't know when to shut up. He can be silent for days at a time if there's money in it. Scrappy, bright, and hypercurious, it's hard to imagine anything that Curran wouldn't stick his nose into. Brave but sometimes foolhardy, he struggles to trust others and watches the world through wary bright black eyes, trying to learn it all and -- above all, of course -- survive. In the Lower Boroughs, sometimes that feels like it's the hard part.
  etimes that feels like it's the hard part.)
• Cutlin Moss  + (Cutlin is a man who has experienced life. …
  Cutlin is a man who has experienced life. He is robust for his age, surely, and still has a lot of life in him, but the decades weigh him down. He has lost his wife and one child, while other children still live. He has bled in his duty, though he is the type to suffer in silence. He tends towards brooding over whining, and adores the quite of the wilderness, where he can contemplate and dream. He is not a vicious man, but can and will kill if the need arises. He has taken lives in the line of duty before, and while he does not seek out opportunities to kill, he will do what his job demands. He loves his children, and if anything were to make him forsake his oaths to his house and fealty, it would be his children. He also grows lonely, as it has been some years since his wifes death, and has begun to contemplate seeking companionship once again.
  template seeking companionship once again.)
• Dafne Rubino-Zaffria  + (Dafne is young enough to still be a touch …
  Dafne is young enough to still be a touch naive, not quite aware of how the ebb and flow of power works. She is a touch shy and awkward, and sometimes shy, but at times shows flashes of a willful, passionate nature. Some consider her gloomy--she has deep fascination for the darker side of life. Grief, death, loss, violence, sin--it's all so beautifully tragic to her. The more charitable consider her just highly imaginative.
  able consider her just highly imaginative.)
• Dairen Wyrmguard  + (Dairen, or Ren to family, was always a sof …
  Dairen, or Ren to family, was always a soft spoken young man. While possessed of the same bravery and fierceness typical to those of his house, his tends to express more quietly as he is something of an introvert and when his family is not on the line even a pacifist. Not unlike a magpie, he has a love of shiny things, and has spent much time learning to make them as well, though with as strong a bent toward arms and armor as more ornamental trinkets, if not more so. He is quick to laughter and slow to offense, with a tendency to hide hurts due to pride.
  ith a tendency to hide hurts due to pride.)
• Dalsam recently disowned from a wealthy merchant family  + (Dalsam often seems bored. With his dry ton …
  Dalsam often seems bored. With his dry tone and flat, level stare, he rarely appears interested in anything. He has an air of general world-weariness; you'd think him a person who's lost all passion for everything. Despite this, he's eloquent, though not especially charming. In spite of their outward demeanor, Dalsam is a very opinionated person. In the right circumstances, they'll show a more passionate side. They enjoy talking and debating; while they don't often show it, they can hold their own well in an argument. And their writing is often deeply emotional, ranging from melancholic to angry to loving. It's been a long while, though, since they've published any of it.
  though, since they've published any of it.)
• Damik Uhl'daja  + (Damik was often compared with his brothers …
  Damik was often compared with his brothers. "Less violent than Ulrik'uhl'daja the Butcher of Skal'daja" or "less ruthless than Galik'uhl'daja the Whip of Skal'daja" are not untrue, but these are still very relative terms for a culture that many in the Compact find abhorrent. He's sympathetic to Arvani mores, and tries to be mindful of giving offense, but the man still has many, many blind spots making it all but inevitable there will be cultural clashes.
  inevitable there will be cultural clashes.)
• Kahlana Crovane  + (Dangerous. Crafty, this woman like many others is out to seek answers. She enjoys adventure and is always out and about in the trees. The woman has been seen attending shaman rites.)
• Daniella Velenosa  + (Daniella sees it as her sacred mission to …
  Daniella sees it as her sacred mission to prevent any and all other people from being or getting boring. A boundless source of energy and with a debilitating addiction to witty turns of phrase she is constantly making up tales, embellishing stories, or engaging in impromptu improv to liven up any conversation or social event.
  liven up any conversation or social event.)
• Dantaria Ulbran  + (Dantaria is the sort of woman who knows wh …
  Dantaria is the sort of woman who knows what she wants and what she's willing to do to get it. She's used to organising the people around her, focusing on the destination and nudging people and things in the right direction to get there. She doesn't usually get her own hands dirty, though - she has people for that.
  s dirty, though - she has people for that.)
• Dante Fidante  + (Dante is nothing if not passionate in ever …
  Dante is nothing if not passionate in everything that he does. He exudes an air of confidence about him that is rare for men like him; A man who has seen many things and experienced many things. Not all pleasant and yet he recalls each event as a blessing and not a curse. An exceptionally skilled swordsman, the man is pure poetry in motion. It is as if he heads into battle with the same slow steady beat as he would upon entering his private bedchamber ready for a different sort of war. He is a romantic and often waxes poetic about everything and nothing at all. There are two things he loves and reveres most in life; His sword and his passions.
  most in life; His sword and his passions.)
• Dante DiFidante  + (Dante is nothing if not passionate in ever …
  Dante is nothing if not passionate in everything that he does. He exudes an air of confidence about him that is rare for men like him; A man who has seen many things and experienced many things. Not all pleasant and yet he recalls each event as a blessing and not a curse. An exceptionally skilled swordsman, the man is pure poetry in motion. It is as if he heads into battle with the same slow steady beat as he would upon entering his private bedchamber ready for a different sort of war. He is a romantic and often waxes poetic about everything and nothing at all. There are two things he loves and reveres most in life; His sword and his passions.
  most in life; His sword and his passions.)
• Danvir Ravenseye  + (Danvir is an approachable man. He always h …
  Danvir is an approachable man. He always has a smile on his expression. Most people would notice that he is rarely seen with a bottle of Redrain Fire Whiskey. And he shocks people with how well he can hold his liquor, to the point he practically doesn't slur or any other common effects of being plastered. He also likes to explore and meet new people. Danvir is a man who thirsts for knowledge, and he will read any book or attempt anything he finds entertaining. However his true love is the sea. He wants to be able to comandeer a ship in the future, and possibly be Redrein's first Navy Captain. However surpassing his love for the sea, is his infatuation with Shamanism. So much so that some people have started calling him the mystic red haired lad. He seems not to care as he pays his respects to the spirits and even prays to them whenever he is going to attempt something.
  whenever he is going to attempt something.)
• Darby Grayhope  + (Darby is a heavy. From the top of his bald …
  Darby is a heavy. From the top of his bald head to the tips of his worn, leather boots, the man surrounds himself with an intential aura of intimidation. Often silent, when he does speak, it is with a wit born of the gutter. When he stands, he plants. When he sits, he possesses. When another member of his family is around, he is a deferential dog, ready to attack.
  he is a deferential dog, ready to attack.)
• Daria Mandragora  + (Daria Mandragora is perhaps best summed up …
  Daria Mandragora is perhaps best summed up as being aggressively competent. Which isn't to say she's particularly aggressive; she's ordinarily a very warm, cheerful person, first to volunteer for any number of details and one of the last to pack up and go home when things are done. That's coupled with a touch of independence, such that when she's given a task or has an idea she seizes it, embraces it, and runs with it to its conclusion, rarely diverting along the way. Sometimes this leads to her taking on more than she ought to, but eventually everything gets done. There's a bit of competitiveness in there, the sort that builds friendly rivalries, and that leads to her keeping a mental list of who she knows is good at what. Especially when good gets defined as better than she is. There's a sprinkle of curiosity too, a love of adventure rooted in a deep, abiding love of her homeland: she might go anywhere at all, but afterward, she will always go home.
  l, but afterward, she will always go home.)
• Dario Seraceni  + (Darios business is war, and he treats war …
  Darios business is war, and he treats war and battle with all the respect it deserves. While he has a commanding presence, it is discussing martial matters where his true leadership skills shine. He can often appear quiet, almost pensive or brooding, and he occasionally gets lost in his thoughts. Perhaps he is remembering some long-ago battle or the loss of some comrade. Despite this, he does not normally come across as hostile or unkind, and in fact is rather even-tempered.
  kind, and in fact is rather even-tempered.)
• Kyler Keaton  + (Dashing, charming, eloquent and with a sha …
  Dashing, charming, eloquent and with a sharp wit that can cut with a barb, only to heal with a thoughtful word moments later. He is a rogue and a shameless flirt, rarely to be taken seriously unless he puts on that tone of voice. The Keaton bellow. That is how you can tell he's being serious. He's rarely very serious.
  being serious. He's rarely very serious.)
• Daturo Tessere  + (Daturo is a man of easy smiles and laughs …
  Daturo is a man of easy smiles and laughs and is almost always ready to pay for the next round of drinks for his friends. He's one of those men that always shows up impeccably dressed without having had to work very hard at it. All about him seems to exude the carefree air of one born noble and the confidence of a man trained in his own skills. His great love in life is his stables, and when given a free moment, can often be found there.
  n a free moment, can often be found there.)
• Trueth Redreef  + (Daydreamer. Immature. Head in the clouds. …
  Daydreamer. Immature. Head in the clouds. All these words have been used to describe Lady Trueth Redreef, and to some degree, they are true; prone to having wistful fantasies, wandering in and out of rooms and conversations, speaking in non-sequiturs may have one thinking that Trueth is nothing more than a frivolous noblewoman with time only to live in her own little world. Deep down, Trueth is a woman who has experienced pain in her life and does her best to make the world one she wants to live in. While some may view her as nothing more than a purveyor of sheer poppycock, others have also said she is compassionate, generous beyond call, hungry for knowledge, and 'eccentric'. At the end of the day, Trueth supposes she is merely Trueth.
  day, Trueth supposes she is merely Trueth.)
• Deacon Pateris  + (Deacon is a man obsessed with the beauty a …
  Deacon is a man obsessed with the beauty and potential of what is over the next hill. He has a sunny disposition and can often be heard fending off the naysayers with the taunt: "But what if it's fun?" He's fascinated with people and cultures and drawn to the strange and exotic, often striking up random conversations with anyone willing to lend an ear and a voice. Deacon comes off as an eccentric in most cases, preferring his own 'upside-down and cross-eyed' view of the world over the mundane.
  -eyed' view of the world over the mundane.)
• Neb Stepwright  + (Deathly Curious is the phrase that best de …
  Deathly Curious is the phrase that best decribes Neb. He would rather know than not know something and once he knows something he would certainly rather know more about it if he could. His curiousity isn't just for knowledge but experiences. Have you been on a boat? Neb has. Have you seen the edge of Everwinter? Neb has. Have you mixed Thraxian rum and Nightgold whiskey? Neb -thinks- he has.
  nd Nightgold whiskey? Neb -thinks- he has.)
• Montag Waters  + (Debonair and never lacking a clever retort …
  Debonair and never lacking a clever retort, Montag is all too easy to get along with. Some would call him disrespectful or flippant but few can deny there is a certain charm to his devil-may-care attitude. Thrill-seeking and wonderlust have driven him across Arvum, leaving the man with plenty of stories to tell and oh, does he love to tell them. Whether or not said stories are true, they never fail to entertain or captivate. On a surface level, hes quite lazy and conflict-avoidant but years of service to House Melaeris have proved that to be a carefully crafted facade. After all, a smarmy rogue is much more popular than a loyal friend. Right?
  h more popular than a loyal friend. Right?)
• Sen Laveer  + (Deep of faith and loyal to his adopted fam …
  Deep of faith and loyal to his adopted family, Sen is often calm and thoughtful with a quiet humor that is rarely biting. He is also passionate and driven, though it is a path that more often than not moves him past and around the obstacles in his life, rather than finding his way forward through force.
  han finding his way forward through force.)
• Melody Crown  + (Deft, clever, and impulsive. Melody is oft …
  Deft, clever, and impulsive. Melody is often getting into trouble and just as easily skirting it using her adroitness and charm, leaving with only a Cheshire-like, self-satisfied smile. And hey, trouble isn't always so bad - At least according to her. When she's not singing, dancing, and making money off of her sleight of hand (however that may be), she's gambling her gains away. Sure, she often strikes it big and causes a ruckus for having potentially gamed the system one way or another, but Melody makes it a point to live in the moment, win or lose. Not that she'd admit to a loss in the first place, as she'd much rather weave it into her own victory one way or another. Her fun-loving antics and risk-taking attitude have a tendency to go a bit overboard (assuredly only ever a 'bit'), but that's nothing a few sweet words and a pleasant smile couldn't solve. Oh sure, occasionally it dips into excessively sweet territory, but sometimes you have to add a little bit of passion and flair to get what you want. It's all in the job as an entertainer, so she says.
  in the job as an entertainer, so she says.)
• Delia Whisper  + (Delia loves making friends. She loves maki …
  Delia loves making friends. She loves making friends happy. She loves being a peacemaker, and smoothing over disputes, and helping proud and stubborn individuals come around and see reason. She loves seeing people at their best, but more importantly, she can picture everyone as their best selves and help them obtain it even when they seem stubbornly determined to self-destruct. Delia has a great grasp on how people are viewed, and how easily it is for someone to sabotage themselves, and is truly deft in coming up with the right approach to coax clients into avoiding pitfalls of their own design. She firmly believes she could make anyone look and sound good, and she's very rarely wrong.
  d sound good, and she's very rarely wrong.)
• Ashlinn Speare  + (Depending on when one meets her they may w …
  Depending on when one meets her they may walk away from Ashlinn thinking she's a good natured girl with an easy smile and her heart on her sleeve while another may find her a stern, foul-tempered drill sergeant. And they would both be right. Ashlinn's personality is one of extremes. She loves the Compact, she loves its people, she loves her friends and she loves her city and more than anyone she loves her compatriots in the Silver Swords and the royal family, and that love shows constantly in warm smiles and a bright disposition. It also shows in the way she brooks absolutely no shit from anyone about any of it, that she's incredibly serious when it comes to protecting the things she loves and her lack of tolerance for slacking in any form, especially from anyone who may be in her charge. Woe to the silver squire who is caught napping when they should be sanding armor or brushing horses.
  hould be sanding armor or brushing horses.)
• Desiree Wyrmguard  + (Desiree isn't ?precisely- every father's w …
  Desiree isn't ?precisely- every father's worst nightmare for their delicate daughter, but it isn't from lack of effort. She doesn't go so far as to bring shame upon her family or her betters, rather, she simply has a sense of confidence that she can sweet talk her way into or out of anything on a whim. Her soul is fire, in every aspect, from the burning rage of injustice, to the searing heat of passion. It kindles gently to warm and soothe those she cares for, and when the coals run cold, may everyone be wary. She's bright enough to know not to go into a knife fight with only her rapier wit, but she tends to like to challenge herself to greater feats of social escapades. Her devotion to her sister, however, is unmatched, and she will fight more fiercely in the social circles, so her sister can do the boring things like lead the family and be a paragon of virtue.
  ead the family and be a paragon of virtue.)
• Adelais Savatier  + (Despite her rather severe looks, Adelais i …
  Despite her rather severe looks, Adelais isn't always cruel or otherwise unpleasant. She does tend to be a bit reserved, though (although some would qualify her as "dour", if they were being uncharitable). She tends to take her job very seriously, no matter the occasion, with a tendency toward conservatism or caution. Still, she isn't entirely humorless, even if she sometimes gives the impression that she is. If she feels she has the chance to relax, she opens up a little more - becomes warmer - but most of the time, she feels that she needs to keep herself in control. Her family and their fortunes are her motivation and what she strives to protect - occasionally through unsavory means. But if that means that others don't need to dirty their hands, so much the better. She'll do it for them and they - they can continue without worrying. She's seen some of the uglier sides of life and she's accepted it, but she also knows that there's more to life than just her own wants and her own needs. She also doesn't suffer braggarts well - she's run into enough of those in her own training and fighting that she knows those who talk the loudest are usually covering up for something. Or just cruel. Either way, they need to be knocked down a peg.
  r way, they need to be knocked down a peg.)
• Seax Halfshav  + (Despite his knighthood, Seax is known for …
  Despite his knighthood, Seax is known for his loyalty to the North; he is adamant about House Redrain. His lips rarely part for he doesn't have much to say. When he does speak, it tends to be something witty or foul. Fortunately for some, he tries to be on his best behavior around those of noble blood...
  st behavior around those of noble blood...)
• Costas Voducce  + (Despite his slack posture Costas has the b …
  Despite his slack posture Costas has the bearing of a man accustomed to receiving orders, if not necessarily completing them with gusto. Quiet and understated in proper company, nimble and colloquial in common, his honeyed voice strays between respectful and cheeky with equal confidence, oft-times within the same breath. While generally seen as even-tempered and patient in the pursuit of his duties, some few may glimpse moments that betray a more mercurial nature in the sharp gestures of his hands when explaining something of interest, or the habit of humming shanties to himself when engaged in idle activities. Possessing the air of a man professionally familiar with violence, his demeanor has been observed to become progressively more casual as moments of actual violence approach.
  al as moments of actual violence approach.)
• Erasmus Tyde  + (Despite his storied reputation as sailor a …
  Despite his storied reputation as sailor and soldier, Erasmus' greatest trait - or curse, depending on how you see it - was an inability to let somebody down. Family, House, comrades in arms, it didn't matter. The needs of the many always far eclipsed anything personal Erasmus might have wished for. Some referred to him, jokingly, as the fish out of water - how could a man so caring and devoted to others have been born to Thrax? He would take others burdens as his own, and keep the faith when everything seemed dark. But there's dark, then there's Darkwater deeps. After interminable years lost and suddenly returned to light, he truly is adrift, seeking familiarity in a strange city, his old comrades and family long departed. The best of Erasmus may have been left behind under the surface. Plagued by nightmares, half-remembered shadows, Erasmus is encumbered by the gnawing knowledge that all the intrigues of Arx pale against what lies beyond. Nevertheless has a House to serve again, and perhaps that sense of duty will serve as the guiding star to bring him back to the man he once was - before he is dragged under forever.
  was - before he is dragged under forever.)
• Alberic Laveer  + (Despite mysterious origins and a strong se …
  Despite mysterious origins and a strong sense of duty, Alberic is only as complicated as it is required to bridge the gap between nobility and those under Naval Command. To those who would harm others he may appear to have saltwater in his veins, but to those who hold true to law and peace, there's always an open chair at his hearth.
  here's always an open chair at his hearth.)
• Persephone Galani  + (Despite the extinction of House Galani, Pe …
  Despite the extinction of House Galani, Persephone has managed to retain at least a modicum of the social graces of her former noble status. She still remembers which fork to use at a dinner, how to dance the proper steps, and the proper forms of address for the Houses... but being a commoner does have some advantages, and pretending to be ignorant of the 'gentle ways' of the nobility still makes the seasoned sailor's eyes dance with delight. That said, Persephone is more often grim-faced than not, her natural expression settling into firm and unforgiving lines that her history have forged. Still, she can't hide the presence she carries with her everywhere, captain of her own ship, leader of a crew, her voice tends to carry when she speaks, and often in tones that brook no refusal. Carrying herself with the confidence of a woman that has earned her place in life through hard work, she has a tendency to play just as hard when she does decide to let loose.
  as hard when she does decide to let loose.)
• Destin Saltshore  + (Destin is, on the surface, the very defini …
  Destin is, on the surface, the very definition of a citizen of Grihem's Point: grim-faced, gruff, and stoic to a fault. One does not have to spend too long around him, however, to realize that he has a wicked, if incredibly dry, sense of humor. Unless it goes over one's head, of course. In spite of this, though, he is a deeply loyal man once it is earned, with a strong sense of justice and an abiding faith for the Gods.
  justice and an abiding faith for the Gods.)
• Veronica Keaton  + (Determination, tenacity and perseverance, …
  Determination, tenacity and perseverance, thy name is Veronica Keaton. From even a young age, the stubborn resolve of this Keaton Lady was legend. When she has a target she is ferocious in her focus, all lines of thought return to the situation at hand and she will pursue her goals with a fiendish, reckless abandon that some call driven, and others call 'Oh gods, why is everything on fire?!'. On the rare occasion that she has no pressing hunt, she is just as intense in her pursuit of entertainment. One thing she rarely is, is relaxed.
  ent. One thing she rarely is, is relaxed.)
• Mae Culler  + (Devil-may-care Mae doesn't so much defy ru …
  Devil-may-care Mae doesn't so much defy rules as exist in a world of her own devising where rules don't apply. She's always been clever enough, loud enough, charming enough, or fast enough to skirt repercussions in an environment where harsh penalties apply to those who cross the wrong person's path or turn down the wrong alley at the worst possible moment. Some say it's luck, Mae claims skill, but all admit she's just a -little- cocky.
  but all admit she's just a -little- cocky.)
• Lierre Keaton  + (Devoted to family, fealty, and faith above …
  Devoted to family, fealty, and faith above all other things, Lierre was once lauded as a paragon example of gracious Oathlands nobility. However, in the wake of troubling revelations and traumatic events, she's not quite the same poised young woman as before. These days she often finds herself wandering in the forgetful fog of a pleasant absent-mindedness, but her moods can fluctuate unexpectedly in an unsettling fashion. She has more or less retained her social acumen, but it is no longer her constant companion.
  ut it is no longer her constant companion.)
• Halsim Duskwave  + (Devoted, pragmatic, a bit patronizing. Yea …
  Devoted, pragmatic, a bit patronizing. Years of espionage work in various degrees has left Halsim jaded to idealism. Having seen the very best and very worst humans can offer, he's always sure everyone he meets has dark secrets and darker pasts. He'll never say that to your face, of course... and he'll never pretend he's any different. Stern, but willing to compromise at times, Halsim is good at what he does, but tired of always being proven right. The world of espionage is an unforgiving one, and he's survived it so far by being smarter than the others.
  t so far by being smarter than the others.)
• Halsim Darkwater  + (Devoted, pragmatic, a bit patronizing. Yea …
  Devoted, pragmatic, a bit patronizing. Years of espionage work in various degrees has left Halsim jaded to idealism. Having seen the very best and very worst humans can offer, he's always sure everyone he meets has dark secrets and darker pasts. He'll never say that to your face, of course... and he'll never pretend he's any different. Stern, but willing to compromise at times, Halsim is good at what he does, but tired of always being proven right. The world of espionage is an unforgiving one, and he's survived it so far by being smarter than the others.
  t so far by being smarter than the others.)
• Dianna Mazetti  + (Dianna Godsworn, nee Mazetti, can be said …
  Dianna Godsworn, nee Mazetti, can be said to have taken the Lycene heroes of old and distilled them into a singular essence: her own. Sly as Cella, she combines a natural magnetism with an affinity bold words and even bolder actions. She is proud without being pompous, and determined without being reckless. Once, Dianna sought personal glory, intending to bring fame and honor even more so to her House. So much has changed in her, though, in the short time after returned to Arx: While Dianna still holds every quality, every grace, every lesson she has ever learned as a Mazetti, she now practically gleams with a radiant, intoxicating peace, no matter what her mood that ingratiates her ever more to those she sets her fathomlessly-deep amber gaze upon. However, when Dianna is furious? That radiant peace focuses on its target, all-encompassing in its grasp; and Dianna Godsworn becomes a boldly-terrifying thing of beauty.
  comes a boldly-terrifying thing of beauty.)
• Dierdre Fallow  + (Dierdre is a very mercurial woman with def …
  Dierdre is a very mercurial woman with definite mood swings. She can go from calm and quiet to screaming in the blink of an eye. Usually she reserves this treatment for the soldiers she trains. Despite this she very rarely is actually horribly mad, she just is loud. Very loud. And often times people associate being loud with being mean and angry. Dierdre is actually quite kind and caring. The only reason she is so tough is she has to be, to make sure the people she trains do the best they can to survive. But beware, actually get her angry and she is a nigh-unstoppable train of fury.
  d she is a nigh-unstoppable train of fury.)
• Amador Rafael  + (Discerning and reserved, Amador is a whisp …
  Discerning and reserved, Amador is a whisper on the periphery of social gatherings. Happy to leave the limelight to those who crave it, it is more likely to find the steward tending to the more monotonous tasks of the social sphere and assuring the comfort of all those with whom he is party to. Not an incredibly expressive man, Amador is most often neutral featured though those with an attentive nature could easily note the constant flicker of his gaze between conversation speakers and the subtle line that creases his manicured brows alluding to a man of deep thought and preparation.
  to a man of deep thought and preparation.)
• Cerelia Pontelaeus  + (Distant and somewhat aloof, Cerelia is as …
  Distant and somewhat aloof, Cerelia is as likeable as any of the Pontelaeus family. There is just something about her that seems somewhat distant, as if she is always looking for something. Possessing a mild temper and as easy to smile as to frown, she is most happy when she has something to occupy her mind, lest she become restless.
  occupy her mind, lest she become restless.)
• Dmitry Grimhall  + (Dmitry tries so very hard to be an honorab …
  Dmitry tries so very hard to be an honorable man. He knows full well the kind of reputation that Grimhall enjoys, and he knows full well that every bit of it was justified. He saw the kind of duchy that his father Taras ran, and the kind of wanton wastefulness caused by the stupidity and brutality of his father. Dmitry was determined to be a far better man than that, and despite (or perhaps because) of the reputation that Thrax and Grimhall enjoys, he has a rare reputation as an honest if grimly determined man driven to improve the standing of his house. He can be ruthless and painfully direct, but the short of cruel malevolence of his brother is foreign to his nature.
  e of his brother is foreign to his nature.)
• Domonico Malvici  + (Domonico knows why he was sent to the Flee …
  Domonico knows why he was sent to the Fleet and he knows very well what it did for him. The lesson brought home the wise consideration of action and he keeps that at the fore of his mind through much of his day. While he can be the rapid-fire decision-maker on the sea, when it comes to personal and business interactions he tends to be methodical and pragmatic. That said? Like all Malvici's, he grew up in a family built on merit and he prides himself on knowing that he did not fall into his position by accident.
  id not fall into his position by accident.)
• Domonico Magnotta  + (Domonico knows why he was sent to the Flee …
  Domonico knows why he was sent to the Fleet and he knows very well what it did for him. The lesson brought home the wise consideration of action and he keeps that at the fore of his mind through much of his day. While he can be the rapid-fire decision-maker on the sea, when it comes to personal and business interactions he tends to be methodical and pragmatic. That said? Like all Malvici's, he grew up in a family built on merit and he prides himself on knowing that he did not fall into his position by accident.
  id not fall into his position by accident.)
• Dorian Champions  + (Dorian has a very 'Lady's first bad boy' v …
  Dorian has a very 'Lady's first bad boy' vibe. His genteel upbringing and decent education culminated in a rogueish duelist dangerous enough to thrill without ever seeming truly frightening. It's a thin line but Dorian is sharp enough to keep to it. Bold and quick-witted, Dorian has a slow-burning temper and a surprising amount of patience. He might drop hints as to his underworld connections, or provoke a fight he knows he can win in style, but he's smart enough to keep in the good graces of his noble contacts - some of whom might remember him from before his disgraceful falling out with his family. It works out to his advantage, usually, as those who make the connection know at least he was raised by proper folk, and not some ruffians.
  sed by proper folk, and not some ruffians.)
• Wyatt Thrax  + (Dour, yet boistrous)
• Sofia Velenosa  + (Dramatic, intelligent and seductive, Sofia …
  Dramatic, intelligent and seductive, Sofia inevitably learns more about others in conversation than they learn about her, but she has a knack for engaging people to the point that either they don't notice or perhaps find an allure in it, trying to figure her out. The sultry spy, the elusive instigator: these she can be, layered clever intelligence beneath a smooth lacquer of social certainty, slippery flirtation, and warmth too pure and perfect to be entirely manufactured ... isn't it? She can glide through almost any situation and has developed a nearly uncanny understanding of what to say, and what not to say. Humble courtesy can hide many a glib remark, and gentle coquetry can shield a razor wit. Sofia may know that she is smarter than most, but she isn't rude or foolish enough to reveal that. It's enough to get what you want from someone; you need never let them know that.
  omeone; you need never let them know that.)
• Drea Redrain  + (Drea has the advantage of age and purpose …
  Drea has the advantage of age and purpose to weather the storms of courtly intrigue. She dislikes playing the games others nobles do and doesn't overtly try to cause waves at court, prefering the simple purity in the North. But woe be unto anyone that comes at her, trying to disparage her people, her Shamanistic faith, or, even worse, her children. Mother Bear does not begin to describe the ferocity the woman can display. Normally, she is a touch stoic, purely confident without needing to be cocky, wise, intelligent, and sure of purpose like few can be. She cares about people, but refuses to let them be weak, or take advantage of those she cares about. She fights with the fury of a storm, and loves just as fiercely. She smiles in the face of fanatic judgment, and simply outclasses any that try to disrespect her. And if she needs to, she?ll put a man through a wall.
  needs to, she?ll put a man through a wall.)
• Cesare Whisper  + (Dreamy and mild-tempered, Cesare makes goo …
  Dreamy and mild-tempered, Cesare makes good company for just about anyone, though he has an unshakable courage (and a bit of a snarky streak) beneath all that aloof geniality. His position as a Whisper has helped him embrace his sometimes biting wit, as he knows as long as he maintains the proper decorum he is somewhat protected by the order. Jealous young baronsons accosting him in an alley and trying to beat him up aren't really a problem, anymore. Gentle snark aside, Cesare is a young man who finds it hard to focus on the people around him when he's performing, or at large gatherings, but one on one? He is reminded of the beauty that is the wonder of creation in every unique individual. His good looks are undeniable, but his charm, the way he can sometimes focus so intently on one person that they feel they are the most interesting thing in the world? It makes him irresistable.
  g in the world? It makes him irresistable.)
• Elisha Falle  + (Dreamy--or more charitably, meditative. No …
  Dreamy--or more charitably, meditative. No; definitely dreamy. Chatty when he's frightened, and he's often frightened. Fundamentally shameless, though also embarrassed by minor, trivial things. A junkie, an addict, who will try anything just to see what happens. He has a hard time telling reality from imagination--truth from lies, too.
  ty from imagination--truth from lies, too.)
• Drifa Seraceni  + (Drifa is a prodigal through-and-through. …
  Drifa is a prodigal through-and-through. She is fierce and more warrior and thief than any kind of civilized. She often finds herself in her cups or stalking out some score or plot for her next big haul. The thief holds little value in ownership and feels often that if the world were the way it should be that everything that can be taken -- should be taken. As a result, her greed and possessiveness of what is hers (or what she believes to be hers) borders on the comedic. She can be jovial, good-natured, daring, adventurous, and reckless; just so long as she's getting paid.
  kless; just so long as she's getting paid.)
• Delfina Darkwater  + (Driven. Determined. Fickle, perhaps, but w …
  Driven. Determined. Fickle, perhaps, but whatever Delfina has decided is her goal will be her unwavering focus. She is witty and creative with a curious streak, inclined to explore and experiment even at the risk of the safety of herself and others. She enjoys a challenge and respects skills of all sorts, until that person gets in the way of what she wants. The one thing guaranteed to sway her is the best interest of her House, and she will sacrifice much to achieve those ends. She has been a knight of House Darkwater for many years, and even though she married into it rather than being born into the bloodline, that makes her no less dedicated. Does that give her a kind of flexible morality? Life is about priorities, and Delfina is willing to do many things for Darkwater's sake. Friends and allies are likely to describe her as kind and generous, amusing and quick to laugh, though not always in a nice way. She is not the sort of woman one wants as an enemy, but those things aside, she is otherwise pleasant company.
  aside, she is otherwise pleasant company.)
• Muiryn Greenmarch  + (Due to his stature and physique, Muiryn is …
  Due to his stature and physique, Muiryn is not exactly the approachable sort and in the presence of strangers he can seem antisocial, or just really pissed off. To those that know him though he is man of simple pleasures, easy going and occasionally even wise, if not unflappably blunt. Of his better qualities there is fierce loyalty and passion in what he deems worthy of it. These outward appearances are the still surface of a body of water with a wild undercurrent just below; out of sight and dangerous. For all of his nonchalance Muiryn is a turbulent man and can be, too quickly, brought to rage. On the battle field this could very well save the life of his kin or the very least see more foes slain. In civilised society it is something akin to letting loose a wild stag in an antiques shop.
  ing loose a wild stag in an antiques shop.)
• Leo Fidante  + (Duke Leo Fidante possesses the serious min …
  Duke Leo Fidante possesses the serious minded gravitas and dignity of a man that's seen far too much of what the costs of war entail. Far from humorless, he has an affable, charming nature and walks the fine line of being approachable by commoners and nobles alike, but is mindful to keep that slight distance so as to not undermine his station. Unfailingly courteous and polite, he differs drastically from many of the more pragmatic and ruthless nobles in the Lyceum, and Leo views politics not in the stark terms of winners and losers but conscientiously attempting to find compromise solutions that best balance out competing but valid interests.
  balance out competing but valid interests.)
• Dulcinea Telmar  + (Dulcinea Telmar is brash and blithe, first …
  Dulcinea Telmar is brash and blithe, first to dance, lusty (but tuneful) in song, inclined to drink just ONE more glass of wine than she should, and entirely accustomed to getting her way. Did she want a pony? Yes. Did she get a pony? Guess. Her smiles are lovely and winning, her looks askance accompanied by a lift of fine, dark brows and a crooked smirk. She has a sardonic and biting wit when the situation calls, but it so /seldom/ calls. People are just lovely. On matters involving her homeland, she displays something approaching gravitas. There /are/ certain matters that bring forth a formidable woman from the child.
  g forth a formidable woman from the child.)
• Duncan Hawkmour  + (Duncan is a man of apparent stoic mien and …
  Duncan is a man of apparent stoic mien and a tendency towards allowing others to take the limelight unless his direct involvement is necessary. He is a man of strong opinion, action, and little desire to 'waste time on frivololity'. Ultimately those closest to him know him as a man who is loyal to those that deserve it, who holds his word as bond of honor. He's a man of introspection, deep curiosity about the world, and a thirst for knowledge well suited to the House he leads.
  owledge well suited to the House he leads.)
• Aisha Inverno  + (Dutiful, whimsical, and temperamental; tho …
  Dutiful, whimsical, and temperamental; those are the three terms that, more often than not, describe Aisha. She almost perpetually lives in a state of distraction and her head seems to always be in the clouds. This causes her to act upon her whims quite often because she believes it will guild her to where she needs to be. She also takes her duties VERY seriously. She does not treat people above or below her station as equals, though, this divide is handled with a kindness that makes it hard to be too upset at how she behaves towards them. Commoners and nobles alike are treated according to their station. That is how it should be, in Aisha's opinion.This often seems at odds with her constantly having her head in the clouds. The contrasting sense of duty and her being lost in thought makes it hard to know what it is she is thinking.
  t hard to know what it is she is thinking.)
• Lenne Crovane  + (Duty has never been a heavy burden for Len …
  Duty has never been a heavy burden for Lenne, so the independence common to Northlanders found full flower in her. Curiosity is her watchword. She has, since she was a child, sought out every secret she could ferret out, learned every story she could badger an adult to tell her, and voraciously consumed every book she could get her fingers on. And she has been all too willing to bull her way through resistence to get what she desires. Though hardly a stereotypical model of Northern (or really, any) nobility, Lenne at least has a reputation at home of being pious (if perhaps over-broadly), gentle (save in pursuit of her latest interest) and thoughtful.
  it of her latest interest) and thoughtful.)
• Kaldur Crovane  + (Duty is a comfortable cloak to Kaldur, one …
  Duty is a comfortable cloak to Kaldur, one donned eagerly chiefly because as second born he also had the luxury of taking it off. Like so many from Pearlspire, he is easy-going until a situation calls for focus. He is friendly and charming without much effort and has the polish of courtly manners even if he lacks mastery of presentation. Given a choice, he would rather be outdoors than in a stuffy salon. Kaldur's primary flaw is that he has learned to ignore fear. In chasing challenge after challenge, he even thrills at it. Cliff-jumping? Swimming depthless waters? Climbing rocks to dizzying heights? Check, check, check. His sister Peri may be interested in exploring the world, but Kaldur is interested in exploring limits. It doesn't mean he's selfish, but it does mean he'll take risks that might not be wise. Now the Duke-consort of Crovane, he may learn to temper that trait. Or may not, since I t has turned into a capacity for vision and a bone-deep trust of his instincts. Oh, and don't mess with his family, especially not Yaya Oona. He really won't like it.
  ly not Yaya Oona. He really won't like it.)
• Dylan Coldrain  + (Dylan Coldrain is a force to be reckoned w …
  Dylan Coldrain is a force to be reckoned with. He is strong and has a booming voice that makes it hard to miss him when he arrives. He has taken to living life to the fullest and he has a strong sense of honor. In his opinion, there is nothing that can't be solved with a good drink. It takes a lot to get him angry and very little to get him to have a drink or a dozen. He is over all a friendly man.
  or a dozen. He is over all a friendly man.)
• Mizar Itani  + (Eager, earnest. Solicitous. She is the sor …
  Eager, earnest. Solicitous. She is the sort of personality that can often be termed a sycophant. There's certainly an intelligence there, but she is a people pleaser and clearly wants to be seen as both useful and important in her own right. But usually on the coat tails of another. Quick witted and sometimes sharp-tongued when she doesn't think someone is quite deserving of her respect. For those she thinks are, those are the ones that she will treat as though they are the most important in the room.
  h they are the most important in the room.)
• Quintin Ashford  + (Eager. Affable. Earnest. Curious. Quintin …
  Eager. Affable. Earnest. Curious. Quintin grew up on tales of dashing Ashford explorers and he wants to find the forgotten, understand the reasons behind things. Uncovering and understanding history is his greatest motivation. He's also compassionate; the unkind might say 'soft-hearted', maybe even too soft-hearted to make the hard decisions a ruler must make. He's generally good-natured and confident enough in his intelligence to be unafraid of asking questions.
  igence to be unafraid of asking questions.)
• Javarn Evrith  + (Early on in his life, Javarn had developed …
  Early on in his life, Javarn had developed a sense of hunger for adventure, always wanting get out and see the world, despite his families wishes. When a brutal battle and the loss of many good friends broke him in recent years, the Knight has steeled himself against the cruel, harsh realities of the world. Still, much of that dreamy-eyed sense of adventure compels him forward. Most days, if Javarn isn't sitting and enjoying a good book, or training diligently to better prepare himself for battle, he is on the move, leading the soldiers of Leary Army in patrols.
  ing the soldiers of Leary Army in patrols.)
• Sonnet  + (Earnest and a little intense, coupled with …
  Earnest and a little intense, coupled with the wild look in her eye, Sonnet comes off as anything but sane. Spontaneous, her emotions would mark her as mercurial but even storms spin up to less ferocity in so short a time. It's impossible to find where her loyalties lie and where they truth, but one thing is certain: when Sonnet sets herself to a goal, she works for it until she can't, or until something more interesting comes along to steal her attention. Seems like the kind of person that will always have a bit of rope and a sharp edge or two on her, somewhere.
  and a sharp edge or two on her, somewhere.)
• Sonnet Crown  + (Earnest and a little intense, coupled with …
  Earnest and a little intense, coupled with the wild look in her eye, Sonnet comes off as anything but sane. Spontaneous, her emotions would mark her as mercurial but even storms spin up to less ferocity in so short a time. It's impossible to find where her loyalties lie and where they truth, but one thing is certain: when Sonnet sets herself to a goal, she works for it until she can't, or until something more interesting comes along to steal her attention. Seems like the kind of person that will always have a bit of rope and a sharp edge or two on her, somewhere.
  and a sharp edge or two on her, somewhere.)
• Damon Wyrmguard  + (Easy going, with a sharp mind, Damon cross …
  Easy going, with a sharp mind, Damon crosses many social lines, easily accessible to a wide variety of person. He's well learned in many subjects, and eagerly tries to involve anyone he meets in a great discussion, debate, or simply dazzle them with his mind. While he can fight, he finds it tedious, preferring to read and study, his mind too quick for the rigors of battle. Many find it hard to hate the man, but don't understand why someone so naturally good with a blade would prefer to read a story, or learn about ancient history. He always has a kind word, and tries to find the good in people, and doesn't -try- to make someone feel stupid and unlearned. He just doesn't always understand that very few are as well read.
  understand that very few are as well read.)
• Jayanthi Hawkeye  + (Eccentric is one word that would describe …
  Eccentric is one word that would describe Jayanthi. She is whimsical and impulsive, always interested in the weirdest of things. Sometimes she will go on for hours about a rock she found that looks just like a God or something like that. She tells the tallest of tales and always seems to have a kind word for someone. Family, friends, and the things she holds dear is important to Jayanthi. She will also stop talking at random moments and start doing something artsy because 'inspiration hit.' It is very rare for Jayanthi to lose her temper.
  very rare for Jayanthi to lose her temper.)
• Amanthir Hale  + (Eccentric until circumstances dictate othe …
  Eccentric until circumstances dictate otherwise, the man can often be heard singing and whistling as he wanders the roads and woods surrounding Acorn Hill. Fiercely loyal to the farmers and merchants who have made Oakhaven their home. Always prepared to lend aid to those in need. Known for having an appetite for fine foods, hard liquors, and cheap women. Superstitious and knowledgeable of regional myths and legends.
  owledgeable of regional myths and legends.)
• Ectorion Valardin  + (Ectorion is serious, sober and sincere, an …
  Ectorion is serious, sober and sincere, and strives to epitomize the knightly virtue to which he was raised. He has sometimes been accused of brooding, but in truth, he is a man who does not feel the need to fill each passing moment with random conversation and chatter. As content to sit in silence as to converse, it does not hinder his ability to maintain conversation when engaged. His study of engineering has given him a penchant for looking at things in an often quite different fashion, and he is known to make strange observations from time to time in a verbal shorthand that often leaves people unclear as to what he means.
  leaves people unclear as to what he means.)
• Edain Valardin  + (Edain is honorable, loyal, chaste, mercifu …
  Edain is honorable, loyal, chaste, merciful, honest and valorous. In short he is everything that a noble knight of the Valardin should be. He is bold and commanding, and he is a good leader of men in battle. His problem is that while he is a capable leader, he is a better follower. He was not only content, but indeed preferred that he was far from the line of succession and he just had to be the greatest knight he could be. Now that leadership is thrust upon him he is proud to bear it, and does his best to inspire confidence in his people. He feels out of his element forced to deal with the courts he has avoided for so long. He is well aware of his shortcoming, but he also knows full well he cannot afford to be seen as nothing more than a mouthpiece for his advisor's agenda. So he tries his best to keep his head above water on a battlefield where he can't just smite his opponents with a sword. It's a work in progress.
  ts with a sword. It's a work in progress.)
• Eddard Clement  + (Eddard is a man easily driven to joviality …
  Eddard is a man easily driven to joviality. Wine goes with lunch and dinner and white wine with breakfast. Something drives him to stand up and be taken notice of, to sing and draw a crowds attention. A people pleaser, if people pleasing involved making up tawdry bar songs to hopefully get people to sing along with. Having hard work for him is a very good way to make him scarce.
  him is a very good way to make him scarce.)
• Miraj Champagne  + (Effortlessly flirtatious and charming even …
  Effortlessly flirtatious and charming even on her worst days, Miraj can always find the silver lining on any cloud - or the delightful scandal. Prone to bouts of whimsy that some may mistake is naivety at first, she is at least never boring. Making friends and alliances easily, she is the epitome of a rising Courtesan and eager to make a name for herself.
  esan and eager to make a name for herself.)
• Egon Maw  + (Egon Maw is a wall: nothing seems able to …
  Egon Maw is a wall: nothing seems able to breach whatever defenses he has set up for himself. Dour and almost irrevocably cynical, he seems more an old man disappointed with life rather than the still burgeoning youth that he is. Yet, it is hardly overt. Everything about him seems vague and unformed as if there might be something more that's hidden just beneath the surface, or perhaps nothing at all.
  th the surface, or perhaps nothing at all.)
• Eirlys Greenmarch  + (Eirlys seems to have an instinctive sense …
  Eirlys seems to have an instinctive sense for social cues and rarely seems to be out of place in her surroundings despite being both young and a prodigal. Rarely reserved, she's outgoing in nature and generally wears a smile on her face. Sweet and caring, she is nonetheless fiercely loyal to her family.
  nonetheless fiercely loyal to her family.)
• Elara Helios  + (Elara was one a warm, smiling, and jovial …
  Elara was one a warm, smiling, and jovial woman. But death and loss and betrayal have turned her grim, remote, and some would say even cold or cruel. The loss of two husbands in her short life has left her bitter. She hides her grief behind a cold demeanor. Occasionally the hard mask slips and a glimmer of the bright and beautiful soul can be seen.
  the bright and beautiful soul can be seen.)
• Elara Kennex  + (Elara was one a warm, smiling, and jovial …
  Elara was one a warm, smiling, and jovial woman. But death and loss and betrayal have turned her grim, remote, and some would say even cold or cruel. The loss of two husbands in her short life has left her bitter. She hides her grief behind a cold demeanor. Occasionally the hard mask slips and a glimmer of the bright and beautiful soul can be seen.
  the bright and beautiful soul can be seen.)
• Eliana Steinmaison  + (Eliana is a clutz and is completely cursed …
  Eliana is a clutz and is completely cursed in the kitchen. She can be a danger to those around her just due to the fact that she might trip on something and cause a catastrophic cascade of bad luck occurring around her. Beware! Yet despite her short-comings and her horrible bad luck, she has a bright personality, hopeful and eager. She's very naive it seems, not very street smart, yet is eager to please and make people happy. When those around her are pleased or happy with her, it's the greatest gift she could receive. Could be due to the fact that she's a walking bad luck totem, and people rarely praise her.
  luck totem, and people rarely praise her.)
• Elio Tortorici  + (Elio is man of subtly. He is not stoic by …
  Elio is man of subtly. He is not stoic by any means, but is not one to be overt in his strong reactions and knows the benefit of keeping his cards close to his chest. He is still friendly and easy to smile and joke, keen to maintaining decorum when needed and able to let loose when not. Inquisitive by nature he also is not in possession of the best sense of patience and would much rather do than plan.
  tience and would much rather do than plan.)
• Elizabetha Grayson  + (Elizabetha's sunny eyes and smile conceal …
  Elizabetha's sunny eyes and smile conceal no artifice. With a flair for dramatics, she is, at the surface, unsubtly whimsical and inclined to showmanship. She exaggerates, she embellishes, and can play up any facade. The moments of quiet are what draw out something beneath the vim and verve, a depth of artistic thought and pragmatic romanticism. To many, her affinity for numbers and academic rigor strikes as a surprise, reflected in her infatuation with alchemy.
  reflected in her infatuation with alchemy.)
• Elloise Leary  + (Elloise is smart. Like, beyond smart. She …
  Elloise is smart. Like, beyond smart. She is so smart that she tends to see the world from an entirely different perspective than the average person and this causes her to come across as a bit off-beat at times. She will pick up on connections and patterns that escape most people's notice and it's not an infrequent thing for her to completely detour a conversation because of a random thought she's had. Elly is very excited about learning and discovering new things and this bubbly and chipper enthusiasm lends her an adorable charm that keeps her from becoming an outcast. She is mostly a good egg although sometimes she gets blinded by the drive to discover. When that happens, she can slip into moral grey areas. Oops! She's, like, 76.156% good egg and 23.844% bad egg. Elly could provide a more accurate measurement but she'd need to run some tests to figure it out. Although very intelligent, she can be oblivious in social settings (that doesn't mean she doesn't love parties though; they are their own kind of experiment -- sooo interesting) and is utterly without guile, making her vulnerable to those who might wish to manipulate this blind spot of hers.
  ish to manipulate this blind spot of hers.)
• Elloise Stormbreak  + (Elloise is smart. Like, beyond smart. She …
  Elloise is smart. Like, beyond smart. She is so smart that she tends to see the world from an entirely different perspective than the average person and this causes her to come across as a bit off-beat at times. She will pick up on connections and patterns that escape most people's notice and it's not an infrequent thing for her to completely detour a conversation because of a random thought she's had. Elly is very excited about learning and discovering new things and this bubbly and chipper enthusiasm lends her an adorable charm that keeps her from becoming an outcast. She is mostly a good egg although sometimes she gets blinded by the drive to discover. When that happens, she can slip into moral grey areas. Oops! She's, like, 76.156% good egg and 23.844% bad egg. Elly could provide a more accurate measurement but she'd need to run some tests to figure it out. Although very intelligent, she can be oblivious in social settings (that doesn't mean she doesn't love parties though; they are their own kind of experiment -- sooo interesting) and is utterly without guile, making her vulnerable to those who might wish to manipulate this blind spot of hers.
  ish to manipulate this blind spot of hers.)
• Elonso Pravus  + (Elonso is very easy to talk to. It's his p …
  Elonso is very easy to talk to. It's his personal warmth. He's genuinely interested in people, in what they have to say, in their visions and dreams for the future. He has a knack for insinuating himself in many different kinds of company, and it's probably his sincerity that is his best trait. Many Lycenes banter with wit and words, and he can do that, but he doesn't have a vested interest in proving himself cleverer than anybody; for one thing, he privately already knows that he is, but for another, proving your superiority is no way to make friends. He loses games of oneupsmanship happily. He loses most games happily and with equanimity, from chess to poker, watching the reactions of his opponents and buying them friendly drinks afterwards. As a flirt, he is elusive and mysterious but intimate, with a heart-melting wink that he'll share at a moment's glance when nobody but you is looking. As a friend, he is ready with an ear and a glass of fine wine to listen to any problem and he'll laugh at any joke. As an enemy, he ... why, who could possibly have Elonso Pravus for an enemy? He's just so likeable.
  ravus for an enemy? He's just so likeable.)
• Elpenor Ru-Taul  + (Elpenor is very laid back. He can be very …
  Elpenor is very laid back. He can be very casual and informal even to the point of allowing soldiers under his command to use an informal nickname in place of his rank. He often makes jokes and quips much to the dismay of his enemies and sometimes even his own comrades. The only time he every gets angry is when he is dealing with slavers or slave owners. He does not show mercy to them.
  ve owners. He does not show mercy to them.)
• Elrych Holzfahller  + (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 Crown  + (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 Redleaf  + (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 Farshaw  + (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.)
• Emberly Crown  + (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.)
• Emberly Crovane  + (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 Greenblood  + (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 Redrain  + (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 Blackram  + (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 Valardin  + (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 Harthall  + (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.)
• Haizea Malespero  + (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.)
• Emeline Smith  + (Enchanting when she wants something and quite vengeful if she doesn't have her way. Quite the little troublemaker.)
• Manox None to speak of, at the moment.  + (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 Grayson  + (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.)
• Arielle Rivera  + (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 Blackram  + (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 Mercier  + (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 Drake  + (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.)
• Narcissa Fidante  + (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  + (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 Blackwood  + (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 Ibrianis  + (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 Rivenshari  + (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.)
• Eskandar Whisper  + (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 Fidante  + (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 Greenblood  + (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 Wyrmguard  + (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 Siril  + (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 Saik  + (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 Navegant  + (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.)
• Scipio Harrow  + (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 Caylerth  + (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 Masque  + (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 Arterius  + (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 Culler  + (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 Telmar  + (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.)
• Rowan Greenmarch  + (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.)
• Severine Seabright  + (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.)
• Branimir Eswynd  + (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!)
• Sydney Crown  + (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.)
• Sydney  + (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 Whitehawk  + (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 Masque  + (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.)
• Abby Laurent  + (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.)
• Cordelia Grimhall  + (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.)
• Tessa Moore  + (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 Leary  + (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 Seraceni  + (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.)
• Faruq Disowned  + (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.)
• Castinus Blackshore  + (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 Thrax  + (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 Rubino-Zaffria  + (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.)
• Fecundo Valardin  + (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.)
• Rhiannon Ashford  + (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 Meadson  + (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.)
• Brannen Harthall  + (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.)
• Niccolo Velenosa  + (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.)
• Isolde Velenosa  + (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.)
• Lunara Argento  + (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.)
• Myira Corsetina  + (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.)
• Jael Laurent  + (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.)
• Lysander Rubino  + (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.)
• Lysander Rubino-Zaffria  + (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.)
• Preston Crown  + (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.)
• Preston  + (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.)
• Cora Ulbran  + (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.)
• Val Marino  + (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.)
• Kerr Deepwood  + (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.)
• Kerr Redsteel  + (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.)
• Morrighan Frost  + (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.)
• Morrighan  + (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.)
• Amari Keaton  + (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.)
• Amari Redire  + (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.)
• Aurora Thornburn  + (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.)
• Talwyn Valardin  + (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.)
• Talwyn Saik  + (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.)
• Col Steelhart  + (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.)
• Viviana Pravus  + (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 Laurent  + (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.)
• Moire Saltcliff  + (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).)
• Kent Harthall  + (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.)
• Ann Redrain  + (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.)
• Ann crovane  + (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.)
• Ann Rivenshari  + (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.)
• Daemon Dracone  + (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.)
• Aldwin Aurum  + (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.)
• Aerwan Valardin  + (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.)
• Titus Vaevici  + (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.)
• Taddeo Velenosa  + (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.)
• Ramona Malespero  + (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.)
• Ripley Thornburn  + (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.)
• Mercedes Valadrin  + (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.)
• Mercedes Valardin  + (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.)
• Iliana Leary  + (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 Grayhope  + (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.)
• Fortunato Whisper  + (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.)
• Svana Kolur  + (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.)
• Videl igniseri  + (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 Tirkah  + (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 Steelhart  + (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.)
• Tikva Riven  + (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.)
• Tikva Grayson  + (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.)
• Felicia Harrow  + (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.)
• Fenia Unknown  + (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.)

• Cicero Malvici  + (Friendly Schemer)
• Cicero Velenosa  + (Friendly Schemer)

• Drake Wyrmguard  + (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.)
• Aonghus Seliki  + (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.)
• Lyria none  + (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.)
• Dimitri Velenosa  + (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.)
• Staci Silvman  + (Friendly, sometimes a little too trusting. She wants to please and be liked. She doesn't like to be alone, friends represent saftey.)
• Constance Redrain  + (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.)
• Gaius Whitehawk  + (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.)
• Joxur Deepwood  + (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.)
• Yael Laveer  + (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.)
• Natasha Thrax  + (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.)
• Raigner Redrain  + (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.)
• Glenys Redwine  + (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.)
• Loelai velenosa  + (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.)
• Denica Thrax  + (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.)
• Ksenia Derugin  + (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.)
• Kenna Whitehawk  + (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.)
• Kenna Acheron  + (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.)
• Zetta Varano  + (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 Stonewood  + (Gailin is Snarky, cocky, arrogant, brash and abrasive. But he is also caring kind and loving these he keeps down deep.)
• Gailin Fireviper  + (Gailin is Snarky, cocky, arrogant, brash and abrasive. But he is also caring kind and loving these he keeps down deep.)
• Galavan Vizier  + (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 Thrax  + (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.)
• Julia Grayson  + (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 Grayson  + (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 Navegant  + (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 Navegant  + (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  + (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?)
• Gaspar Tessere  + (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 Blackram  + (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 Blackram  + (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 Surname TBD  + (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.)
• Gavin Reed  + (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 Blanchard  + (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 Redreef  + (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.')
• Lynn Romano  + (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.)
• Bron Aisling  + (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.)
• Helle Waters  + (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.)
• Archibald Kitt  + (Generally embittered by life, Archibald considered none his friend. Too much has been taken from him already.)
• Vernan Culler  + (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.)
• Rastifer Redrain  + (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.)
• Lewis arterius  + (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.)
• Agnarr Frost  + (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.)
• Agnarr  + (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.)
• Amanda Morgan  + (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.)
• Jenna Whisper  + (Gentle and soft spoken often thought of as a touch meek.)
• Odile Nightgold  + (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.)
• Elora Whitehawk  + (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.)
• Elora Ravenseye  + (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.)
• Ainsley Grayson  + (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 Crovane  + (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 Dastrid  + (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 Taken  + (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 none  + (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?)
• Gesa Whisper  + (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 Whisper  + (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.)
• Gianna Corvo  + (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.)
• Gianna Delvecchio  + (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.)
• Ophira Seraceni  + (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.)
• Ophira Blackshore  + (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 Unnknown  + (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 Laurent  + (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  + (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 Malvici  + (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 Pontelaeus  + (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.)
• Giorgio Proscipi  + (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 Aurum  + (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 Mazetti  + (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.)
• Giulio Corvini  + (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 Took  + (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 Vindrel  + (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 Stewart  + (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.)
• Iraia Nightgold  + (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.)
• Raya Vishel  + (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.)
• Lora Fidante  + (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.)
• Lora DiFidante  + (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 Deepwood  + (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 Rubino  + (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.)
• Grazia Rubino-Zaffria  + (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 Pravus  + (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.)
• Lore Artiglio  + (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.)
• Enyo Malvici  + (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.)
• Enyo Gilden  + (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.)
• Enyo De Lire  + (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.)
• Asger Crovane  + (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 Grayfallow  + (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.)
• Miriemi Lox  + (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 Redreef  + (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.)
• Lothar Tersk  + (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.)
• Viktor Godsworn  + (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.)
• Amelie Wyvernheart  + (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.)
• Amelie Steelhart  + (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.)
• Valerian Kennex  + (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!)
• Cai Falken  + (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.)
• Ahrsen Damane  + (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.)
• Naomi Cutter  + (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.)
• Salvatore Zaffria  + (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.)
• Dag Frost  + (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.)
• Flynt Myrt  + (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 Touissant  + (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 Priory  + (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 Melaeris  + (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 Blackram  + (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 Valardin  + (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.)
• Vesper Nighthawk  + (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 Malvici  + (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.)
• Hadrian Mazetti  + (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 Samilliam  + (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 Crown  + (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 Crown  + (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 Grayhope  + (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.)
• Vandred Crown  + (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.)
• Vandred  + (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 Morgan  + (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 Ashford  + (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 Malvici  + (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 Ashdown  + (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.)
• Harper Grayhope  + (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.)
• Perianithill Crown  + (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 Leary  + (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.)
• Conrad Drayton  + (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.)
• Nabok Stormson  + (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.)
• Haakon Eswynd  + (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.)
• Kastelon Keaton  + (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.)
• Ruval Longhaft  + (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.)
• Ciro Seraceni  + (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.)
• Rian Velenosa  + (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)
• Haseo Ekraiven  + (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.)
• Tulasam Waters  + (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.)
• Zortan Fidante  + (He is kind and considerate. The even-tempered man is loyal and honest. A hard man but fair. Loyal. Unquestionably loyal.)
• Bedivere Whitehawk  + (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.)
• Lonnus Crown  + (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.)
• Merek Black  + (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.)
• Jacque Valardin  + (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.)
• Jacque Lyonesse  + (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.)
• Jareth Crown  + (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.)
• Jareth  + (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.)
• Jareth Masque  + (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.)
• Nazwadi Corsetina  + (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'.)
• Antonio Velenosa  + (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.)
• Wrakjon Lacerhaft  + (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.)
• James Chereau  + (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.)
• Jei Sevoi  + (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.)
• Bell Cleck  + (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.)
• Vicarin Saik  + (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.)
• Septimus Lyonesse  + (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.)
• Leland Specter  + (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.)
• Ravn Aztikar  + (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.)
• Dismas Scratch  + (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.)
• Kurzio Nurel  + (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.)
• Jeraldan Crown  + (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.)
• Rona Halfshav  + (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.)
• Hannah Wyrmguard  + (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 Redreef  + (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.)
• Arion Harrow  + (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.)
• Lisica Clearlake  + (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 Nightgold  + (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.)
• Janora Grayhope  + (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.)
• Evangeline Whisper  + (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.)
• Bellona Deucalion  + (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.)
• Kaia Malvici  + (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.)
• Santi Malvici  + (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.)
• Perrach Seiler  + (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.)
• Tolv Mora  + (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.)
• Forato Fidante  + (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 Morgan  + (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.)
• Sirius Valardin  + (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.)
• Iseulet Aryn  + (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.)
• Iseulet Blackshore  + (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 Sovlik  + (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 Mercier  + (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.)
• Jeremiah Crown  + (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.)
• Jeremiah none  + (Hotheadedly ambitious)
• Valdemar Grimhall  + (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 Kennex  + (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 Acheron  + (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 Ferron  + (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.)
• Hazel Helianthus  + (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.)
• Edwyn Valardin  + (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.)
• Dominic Thrax  + (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.)
• Josiah Harthall  + (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.)
• Lottie Parkins  + (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.)
• Reve Halfshav  + (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.)
• Reve Darkwater  + (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.)
• Poppy Stahlben  + (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!)
• Baelor Keaton  + (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.)
• Avary Ashford  + (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.)
• Jackson Brooks  + (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.)
• Adalmus Nightgold  + (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.)
• Harald Grimhall  + (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.)
• Ennettia Igniseri  + (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.)
• Fortescue Antoni  + (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.)
• Ailys Grayson  + (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.)
• Genevieve Waldenwyn  + (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.)
• Phoebe Cordelle  + (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 Fidante  + (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 Veracrucis  + (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  + (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 Starlys  + (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 Whisper  + (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 Innes  + (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 Steadworth  + (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.)
• Saoirse Velenosa  + (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 Zeva  + (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.)
• Wynna Crown  + (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 Deadfall  + (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.)
• Narciso Artiglio  + (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.)
• Dino Corsetina  + (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?)
• Calarian Grayson  + (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.)
• Calarian Wyrmguard  + (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.)
• Ezekiel Crown  + (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.)
• Ezekiel  + (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.)
• Donrai Thrax  + (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.)
• Edith Foxwood  + (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.)
• Warrick Morgan  + (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.)
• Zyn Waters  + (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.)
• Zyn  + (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.)
• Bors Keaton  + (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.)
• Skald  + (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.)
• Gwenna Redrain  + (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.)
• Regla Navegant  + (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.)
• Dagon Thrax  + (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.)
• Dagon Tyde  + (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.)
• Rurik Frost  + (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.)
• Jian Cai  + (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.)
• Enid Frost  + (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.)
• Asralyn Venac  + (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.)
• Lumen Whisper  + (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.)
• Nanette Tyde  + (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.)
• Joscelin Arterius  + (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.)
• Gael Crown  + (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.)
• Gael  + (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.)
• Ryhalt Farshaw  + (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.)
• Mateline Savatier  + (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.)
• Ingvar Grimhall  + (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.)
• Neve Greenmarch  + (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.)
• Sara Steelhart  + (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.)
• Saccharin Maudlin  + (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.)
• Xandrine Morgan  + (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.)
• Tesha Telmar  + (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.)
• Sergei Mujeriego  + (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.)
• Sergei Marchesi  + (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  + (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.)
• Runa Hawkmour  + (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.)
• Hickson Gales  + (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.)
• Emery Ojitfor  + (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.)
• Arthen Dayne  + (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 Bergere  + (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.)
• Falak A'Sib  + (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.)
• Aelgar Navegant  + (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.)