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• Iskander Dawkins  + (Professional in comportment and neat as a …
  Professional in comportment and neat as a pin, Iskander's bearing is one that radiates confidence and competence. Though many stewards cultivate an aloof reserve, Iskander wears his propriety, courtesy, and humility like a warm and comfortable cloak that he is more than willing to share. But make no mistake, steel strengthens the man's spine, and very little escapes his notice or attention.
  ry little escapes his notice or attention.)
• Donovan Grayson  + (Professionally, it'd be easy to take Donov …
  Professionally, it'd be easy to take Donovan as blunt, short mannered and well on the dryer side of curt. Not that he would blame anyone for that impression either; in work he suffers no nonsense, nor tolerates fools of any class, creed or sect and his dour face reflects this, far too often. The law is paramount and he takes all matters brought to him seriously. This grave, austere nature does bleed somewhat into his personal life, but he is far from unpleasant. Donovan is personable outside of business hours but often treads shyly in social situations, even fumbling through social nuances of aristocratic courtly duties.
  al nuances of aristocratic courtly duties.)
• Aurelia Pravus  + (Prone to fits of mischief and bedeviled wi …
  Prone to fits of mischief and bedeviled with a coquettish demeanor, Aurelia has been cast as a cunning figure with a taste for any and all past-times of the upper echelons of society. As a stalwart romantic she has been known to make attachments quickly, but commitments come rarely due to her sometimes flighty, carefree demeanor. Some whisper that a near drowning incident from her teens has left her with a touch of madness.
  eens has left her with a touch of madness.)
• Prospero Fidante  + (Prospero Fidante is a man given more to ce …
  Prospero Fidante is a man given more to cerebral pursuits than physical ones, leading many to think him one to think much and act little. This is not quite the truth; he is a man who prefers to think through his actions, and their consequences, and choose the action appropriate to the situation. His pensive nature has left him with more than a few maudlin moments, retreating either to his rooms for a few days at a time or off in the country for what most speculate are epic benders relating to past mistakes.
  re epic benders relating to past mistakes.)
• Halla Stahlben  + (Proud, strong, and fiercely independent - …
  Proud, strong, and fiercely independent - there's no question at all that Halla is a Northerner, down to the marrow in her bones. Though she can be prone to reserve, sometimes even silences, that call to mind the harshness of her homeland, the truth is that's simply a result of how little accustomed she is to interacting with strangers. When her true nature shines through, she laughs loudly, sings boldly, loves freely, and fights with relentless ferocity. Halla is a woman who does nothing by half-measures.
  a woman who does nothing by half-measures.)
• Edelma Pierce  + (Proud, strong, but funny! Dame Edelma Pier …
  Proud, strong, but funny! Dame Edelma Pierce has a great deal of strength of personality behind her. Truthful almost to a fault, Edelma has a hard time holding back when she believes strongly about something, even when etiquette might demand her silence. She has a soldier's way of looking at the world, deeply grounded and practical. Yet she is not without a certain idealistic streak. Her personal honor and the honor of Giant's Reach are paramount to her, and she has a deeply protective streak both for her House and for her small squad of knights and (mostly) women-at-arms that follow her. She is quick and resourceful, a fast thinker who is unafraid to get quippy and deliver sass with her whoopass.
  quippy and deliver sass with her whoopass.)
• Coraline Thrax  + (Put a sword in Cora's hand and she is conf …
  Put a sword in Cora's hand and she is confident, comfortable, and joyful -- just one of the guys! She is doggedly determined: when she sets her sights on something, there is little that can stop her. Unwaveringly loyal once her trust has been earned, she is a steadfast and true friend. She's brave without being unnecessarily reckless, doesn't seek glory for glory's sake and would never leave a man behind. And despite her rejection of Thrax's views on proper female life, Cora is actually very Thraxian: a sailor and a warrior, somber in a face of battle, proud of her Thraxian heritage and abilities on the battlefield -- be them land or sea. Around the men of Thrax, she might take extra pains to prove her worth; she will never complain, never give up, never back down. Take the sword away though? Aaaaaawkward. She does enjoy the occasional party but she's definitely out of her element there. Cora certainly tries her best but those kind of occasions have her treading water just to keep her head above the surface in the deep end. She finds the politics of social maneuvering to be utterly confusing and cannot make small talk to save her life. Cora is perpetually overly honest in those scenarios, and has embarrassed herself in the courtly social scene more than once.
  n the courtly social scene more than once.)
• Pyotr Federov  + (Pyotr is a warm and jovial figure, though …
  Pyotr is a warm and jovial figure, though he is known to be serious as the grave when matters require it of him. He loathes time spent idle and would prefer to be out on the waves or walking through the forests than sitting about in taverns in the city. However he knows how important it is to have friends, allies, and contacts, and thus is hardly antisocial.
  d contacts, and thus is hardly antisocial.)
• Juliette Datura  + (Quick to laugh and forgive, she never, eve …
  Quick to laugh and forgive, she never, ever forgets, and has periodically held a grudge long past the point of madness, but only quite rarely. She has become extremely devoted to Petrichor and Mangata since her family was accepted into the Compact, and rumor has it is very devout if not in a particularly orthodox fashion. She is romantic and idealized beauty for its own sake, with a touch of the hedonist leading to an enjoyment of most sensory related pleasures from a good meal to a soft bed to the smell of fresh coffee or spending hours kissing.
  of fresh coffee or spending hours kissing.)
• Ajax Tyde  + (Quick to laugh, and easy to make smile. Aj …
  Quick to laugh, and easy to make smile. Ajax usually can be seen cracking a joke or trying to lighten the spirits of the people around him. Ajax usually plays the part of a strange combat inclined jester when not on an assignment. While he's on an assignment he's polite and to the point with the clientele and seems to keep a positive public relationship towards others in his company. Starkly contrasting with the rare instances where he's provoked to rage. His personality taking an icy chill with barbed words that lead towards fists being thrown.
  ords that lead towards fists being thrown.)
• Darian Malespero  + (Quick to smile, always willing to share a …
  Quick to smile, always willing to share a drink and a conversation, he has the sort of good-natured boy next door attitude that seems at significant odds with the evidence of a hard, rough life of a soldier that is written across his appearance. As quick as he is to smile he can be equally as quick to pick a fight over something that he believes strongly in. But like everything else about him, he can fight hard, and depending on the exact situation once the fight is over that may be it, something that can be set aside as a resolved issue.
  that can be set aside as a resolved issue.)
• Eamon Darkwater  + (Quick to smile, slow to brood, eager to la …
  Quick to smile, slow to brood, eager to laugh, Eamon does not hold the stodgy, detached attitude that many might think a man devoted to the more abstract side of battle might. Yet all of this fades when he is put into a situation where he is needed, his demeanor turning hard and serious. Still, these occasions are rare, and he seems to have a good sense of when calls for what. Beyond that, he has a ravenous desire for books and knowledge, seeming convinced it will give him the edge he needs. If he doesn't have his hands on a copy of some book or a quill in his hand in the evening, even while laughing at the tavern with his friends, it is a very unusual sight indeed.
  riends, it is a very unusual sight indeed.)
• Oriana Inverno  + (Quick-witted with a wickedly sharp tongue …
  Quick-witted with a wickedly sharp tongue doesn't even begin to describe her. She's always got a response, tends to try for the last word in any conversation. She's not rude, never that, but she's not a push over, either. She stands her ground, and faces the world with a smile even in the face of grim fates and has been prone towards gallows humor.
  and has been prone towards gallows humor.)
• Renfry Elwood  + (Quick. Quick of mind and thought, quick of temper, quick to quip and quick to laugh, there is very little of Renfry's personality that could not be defined by that one word, though at times, in quiet, something darker seems to rest.)
• Georgine Dubois  + (Quiet and often lost in her own thoughts, …
  Quiet and often lost in her own thoughts, Eloise is constantly imagining. It might be easy to assume that the tiny woman is completely airheaded, but she's been known to be very firm when she wishes. She might be a little ditzy with a dreamlike quality to her personage, but she's solid gold and loyal to death under it all.
  olid gold and loyal to death under it all.)
• Irkucist Vinci  + (Quiet and reserved might be the easiest wa …
  Quiet and reserved might be the easiest way to describe him, particularly if one hasn't had the chance to get to know him well. In truth, he only appears that way on account of his naturally cautious mindset. Those that get to know him better, though, will find that he is friendly and kind, if not the bravest sould they've ever met.
  if not the bravest sould they've ever met.)
• Mirella Fiorelli  + (Quiet and soft-spoken, with a servant's ab …
  Quiet and soft-spoken, with a servant's ability to blend into the background when it's convenient, Mirella does little to draw attention to herself until such a time when making her presence known serves a specific purpose. She's not particularly expressive and she's certainly not effusive, but she's capable of maintaining a respectful manner and engaging in polite conversation when required. Even then, though, she leans toward brevity of speech, sometimes even to a cutting extent. Mirella is a woman with a preference for cool efficiency and pragmatic thought. She's not incapable of forging friendships or expressing warmth of emotion, but it's not the norm for her to do so. In essence, life has shaped her into a somewhat stoic and cynical figure, but she's entirely at ease with that.
  ure, but she's entirely at ease with that.)
• Taldolf Ridge  + (Quiet and stoic is what often comes to min …
  Quiet and stoic is what often comes to mind when one finds Taldolf upon patrols. However when he is training his men, his commanding voice carries out and it is rumored he is quite ruthless. In his off time, he is a more jovial individual but the commander side never truly leaves. Those who know him closely though, know he is a gentle giant when the time calls for it.
  a gentle giant when the time calls for it.)
• Tigarus Charon  + (Quiet and thoughtful. Capable of talking v …
  Quiet and thoughtful. Capable of talking verbosely and with eloquence he rarely speaks unless he feels something needs to be said. A storm brews beneath a closed exterior. His true friendship is hard won but his loyalty is without peer. Slow to affection few are allowed behind the curtain to see what lays within.
  ehind the curtain to see what lays within.)
• Caerdroc Woodbine  + (Quiet but passionate, Caerdroc is a man of …
  Quiet but passionate, Caerdroc is a man of long silences but deep warmth. His loyalties run very deep and pure, yet there is a whisper of the tragic to him. Where he was once a faithful and religious man, now he goes to shrines plagued by doubt and uncertainty, with questions he does not know how to ask. He fights loyally for the Bislands but his personal history is such that he cannot but recognize the humanity of their foe. Bound by honor, love and history, Caerdroc stands in the center of a web of connection that makes his daughter's well-being entirely paramount, and forces him out of what might be his comfort zone and into a world that requires socialization and growth. That said, for all that Caerdroc is at his most peaceful in the quiet woods surrounded by animals and not people, his love of the woods is an expansive, open-hearted love, and leads him to wish to share it, spread it, and make it known. He fights out of duty and passion, but in his heart, he prefers an absence of violence, and would love nothing better than to create a world for the next generation where no one would ever need to nock arrow to bow. (Fat chance of that, but ... you know.)
  w. (Fat chance of that, but ... you know.))
• Mallory Davos  + (Quiet is a good word to describe Mallory. …
  Quiet is a good word to describe Mallory. Oh, she can shout orders across a deck with the best of them, but in her average dealings? Quiet seems most appropriate. She chooses her words with great care before speaking, makes the most impact of what she has to say, then sits back to watch the reactions. Usually with an amused little smile playing around her lips. She makes good use of her quick mind and steward's skills, often coming to decisions swiftly and acting with confidence when called upon. That shrewd mind of hers has also made her something of a terror to fight against, as she tends to stay back and let the other person exhaust themselves while she seeks out and exploits weaknesses. A woman with more than one trick up her sleeve, Mallory Davos is perpetually underestimated.. and she likes it that way.
  nderestimated.. and she likes it that way.)
• Reine Ulbran  + (Quiet, deadly, a little spooky. She is a quick study and seemingly patient. It is hard to tell much about the personality of a girl who hardly speaks, though she certainly can and has spoken before, just not to many.)
• Terno Ardal  + (Quiet, peculiar, but friendly to a point. …
  Quiet, peculiar, but friendly to a point. He is helpful enough in most daily interaction. In saying that he doesn't come off as being too odd of a man. Because of course there is profit to be made in his trade and who is to neglect the need to make a living. Although, should he see an advantage, a way into a better situation for himself. He isn't one to block out cunning thoughts to plot angles and tricky for advancement.
  to plot angles and tricky for advancement.)
• Vaeldan Serving the Bislands  + (Quiet, stoic, but watchful.)
• Edris Elwood  + (Quiet, though more out of some internal ca …
  Quiet, though more out of some internal calm rather than antisocial or brooding behavior, Edris seems to epitomize being the dependable rock in the storm. He is rarely the first to speak, though his insights when offered are keen. His smiles are rare, though when they are given they are often very much as warming and welcoming as a sudden sunbreak. Though unfailingly polite and attentive, there is a mantle of reserve that often settles over him except to those most familiar to him. And for those he knows well, there is a playful and witty sense of humor that occasionally cuts through the stoicism that he wears as his usual face to the world.
  t he wears as his usual face to the world.)
• Ansel Telmar  + (Quiet. Diligent. Friendly. Brave. Ansel is …
  Quiet. Diligent. Friendly. Brave. Ansel is used to hearing these words to describe him by individuals that barely know him at all, and it's a rare person that could claim to know him better than that. The young lord is a difficult man to get to know, but it's not as if he is unfriendly, really- the need for courtesy and amiable agreeability was drilled relentlessly into Ansel by his father, Duke Arn, even if the older man had no desire whatsoever to ever show those traits himself. Given a choice, the young man would be happiest alone and on his own, investing himself in studies and far away from other people and their games, but that possibility was denied to him as ever being an option. So he's the Sword of the Telmarch, striving hard to live up to the obligations of his name and position, even as he never has felt particularly drawn to it. What choice does he have?
  rly drawn to it. What choice does he have?)
• Colette Laurent  + (Quiet. Soft Spoken. Shy. Sheltered. Innoce …
  Quiet. Soft Spoken. Shy. Sheltered. Innocent to a fault. These are all easy words to use to describe her at a distance. Despite growing up in a very privalaged position, (being the youngest of a ducal line, no one expecting her to really have to do much), She has turned out quite reserved, and very conservative for a young lady of her age. She is no nonesense, and quite dry, and sometimes that might even appear on the unfriendly side, but she never acts that way out of mallice that is just who she is. Kind when she needs to be, and stern when appropriate, it is not impossible to get a smile from her, but it is very rare. She has even been known to crack a joke or two, but most would likely mistake it for a simple observation.... Poor girl at least thinks it is a joke.
  .. Poor girl at least thinks it is a joke.)
• Sparzla none  + (Quiet. Taciturn. Reticent. Dour. Brooding. …
  Quiet. Taciturn. Reticent. Dour. Brooding. Antisocial. Laconic. Curt. Dumb. Tight-lipped. Withdrawn. The impression of Sparzla's personality or lack thereof is usually fairly consistant in style, if differing somewhat in flavor. She almost seems hand made to play the part of the bouncer, bodyguard or goon given her size, strength and preference to keep mum.
  size, strength and preference to keep mum.)
• Quirin Navegant  + (Quirin is possessed of an easy certainty o …
  Quirin is possessed of an easy certainty only saved from arrogance by the fact that he never seems to assume another's failure as being necessary to his own success. Some react to advancing age with a frantic last gasp of energy, hoping to secure some elusive relevance or legacy; Quirin continues to plod along as though his steps were laid out long before. He governs his people and maintains unswerving loyalty to the High Lord of Thrax, seeking to carve out a path that the next generation of Navegants can use in relative safety. His standard physical reaction is grim indifference and his standard verbal response is laconic pith.
  standard verbal response is laconic pith.)
• Tove Clearlake  + (Quite practical in general, almost coldly …
  Quite practical in general, almost coldly logical at times. This runs counter to her optimistic heart, which she tries hard to keep in check. Sometimes too kind for her own good but very protective of those she considers hers, putting her family first. Her kindness comes easily, but her trust is much harder to gain. Her caretaker nature gives her a true love of helping people.
  e gives her a true love of helping people.)
• Radhilde Acheron  + (Radhilde is one of those rare individuals …
  Radhilde is one of those rare individuals who takes the time to think about her words before she commits to them. Sure, delayed response could be symptomatic of the air deprivation experienced while having been buried beneath a few tons of snow for so long. Much more likely, it's uh... assiduity. A rare and refreshing quality, indeed!
  ty. A rare and refreshing quality, indeed!)
• Radhilde Tyde  + (Radhilde is one of those rare individuals …
  Radhilde is one of those rare individuals who takes the time to think about her words before she commits to them. Sure, delayed response could be symptomatic of the air deprivation experienced while having been buried beneath a few tons of snow for so long. Much more likely, it's uh... assiduity. A rare and refreshing quality, indeed!
  ty. A rare and refreshing quality, indeed!)
• Raemond Dredcall  + (Raemond gives all the impression of barely …
  Raemond gives all the impression of barely contained emotion, a storm trapped in human form, contained because he wills it. Passionate, it's hard to say if he's quick to anger or faster to redirect his emotions, but he understands his limitations and doesn't press them. He prefers to observe before acting, and when he does the action is weighted, measured, and while the consequences may never be predicted, he has an uncanny way of using them to his benefit. Raemond is also terribly charming, though that charisma can be used to inspire as much as seduce or beguile; he's not above letting others take the credit for his well planted, whispered seeds of advice.
  s well planted, whispered seeds of advice.)
• Raffe Fahenir  + (Raffe is a a socialite in its fullest sens …
  Raffe is a a socialite in its fullest sense; he is cunning, obscenely political and charming for his early age. It is no secret that this mature temperament was brought upon him when both of his parents died in a mysterious assassination that, to this day, remains unresolved. It is not clear to everyone if Raffe continues to mourn or is past his mourning phase; he is nondescript to these issues normally. Some suggest, however, than they can see the lackluster sadness in his eyes.
  an see the lackluster sadness in his eyes.)
• Derovai Voss  + (Raised on the streets of Arx, Derovai disc …
  Raised on the streets of Arx, Derovai discovered at an early age that knowledge can be just as valuable as any coin, and just as powerful as any noble. Never quite suited to wielding a sword, he learned instead to parry with words, to strike to the truth of things, with or without the mercy of polite civility. Between charismatic charm and biting wit, it can be difficult to find acquaintances who claim a middle ground of neutrality with the man; most tend to find him delightful or barely tolerable. Derovai is more concerned with information than being liked, however, so he usually cares more about endearing himself to those who are useful.
  endearing himself to those who are useful.)
• Melinda Grimhall  + (Raised the oldest daughter puts her person …
  Raised the oldest daughter puts her personality in a unique perceptive, Melinda has shown great skill in gathering support and helping battle strategies. Her skill may never be with a sword, instead a needle to sew the flesh, she is quite capable of standing along side the great women of Thrax. She is a kind woman who enjoys music, but she can be commanding and charming at the turn of a hat.
  manding and charming at the turn of a hat.)
• Raja Culler  + (Raja is typically quiet and brooding, stic …
  Raja is typically quiet and brooding, sticking to her own business. Though, when her passions are aroused, she has no qualms in saying what she wants to say. Her language is often bold, hard, and often foul. She is quick to anger and will often hold a deep grudge until the offender has made ammends. Despite this, once someone has earned her loyalty, she can be one of the best allies one could have. Woe be to the one who would dare betray her.
  e be to the one who would dare betray her.)
• Magpie Grayhope  + (Rakish and debonair, Magpie enjoys the smu …
  Rakish and debonair, Magpie enjoys the smuggler's life. He enjoys the finer things: money, silk, liquor, women, maybe even men if the mood takes him. He enjoys not being bound by rules, except the rules that say things like 'don't steal more than you can get away with' and 'don't take so much you draw the Iron Guard down on your neck'. He enjoys a simple life wth as little complexity as possible, but complexity always seems to be lurking around the corner for him. He hides behind a defensive wall of humor and sarcasm, and generally speaking, hopes that disaster won't find him, or that if it does find him, it will be escapable. More an emotional coward than a physical coward, he won't avoid simple scraps, but prefers to avoid emotional entanglements and commitments. And conflicts of loyalty. Good gods does he hate conflicts of loyalty.
  od gods does he hate conflicts of loyalty.)
• Rand Pirran  + (Rand serves. That is the first face that …
  Rand serves. That is the first face that he presents to all comers. Whether it be from duty to the Faith, faith in the Gods, or some incipient martyr complex, Rand stands guard over the Shrines of the Gods even beyond what the stringent scheduling of a sworn Templar would require. Beyond his enduring presence lies his veneration of Gloria and the martial honor she celebrates. And beyond even that is a depth of sheer human sadness, the source of which lies undisclosed.
  ess, the source of which lies undisclosed.)
• Ringvald Clearlake  + (Rangvald is a quiet man, as he always has …
  Rangvald is a quiet man, as he always has been. His mind calculates every little detail, often to a painful and annoying degree for some around him. That said, he is not devoid of emotion, and follows his heart as much as he speaks from it, seldom coming to tell lies unless it's for one's protection. He can often be found chewing on the nail of his thumb, deep in thought as he innovates the next step of nonexistent plans.
  ovates the next step of nonexistent plans.)
• Raphael Mercier  + (Raphael is an advocate, first and foremost …
  Raphael is an advocate, first and foremost - he has very strong opinions and will fight tirelessly for an idea he believes in. He has an inborn sense of idealism and morality but he is not an idle dreamer. He became a popular lawyer in Bastion because he is capable of speaking in human terms, rather than with pure logic and fact. At times he forgets to take care of himself, working long nights and eating little when he's fixated on a case. It can cause him to lash out in highly irrational, unhelpful ways and sometimes sabotage his own work. His friends and family realize his intentions are good, but strangers are not always so forgiving. Still, people like it when he's on their side, and he likes it when they're on his.
  side, and he likes it when they're on his.)
• Ravana Stellaris  + (Ravana is sly and charming, always up to n …
  Ravana is sly and charming, always up to no good. Although there is sincerity in Ravana it is reserved to those she cherishes. She takes pride in her antics and even more so in riding the line between doing it as blatantly as possible without ever actually getting into trouble. To add to her aura of mystique, Ravana fills her conversations with seemingly made up words that she is intimately familiar with. She loves to flirt with danger, and casual conversation bores her quickly. Addicted to gambling, either with silver, favors or her own life, the "entrepreneur" is always saying that a fire that doesn't burn isn't sleeping: it is dead.
  t doesn't burn isn't sleeping: it is dead.)
• Raven Masque  + (Raven looks behind her and sees a young wo …
  Raven looks behind her and sees a young woman who had no prospects in life, and now serves the famed Pravus, brought fully into the household as the true heir of Lunara Argento would be. She inherited more than the title of Blackheart from her foster mother, however, and Raven believes she represents the woman. She is unforgiving with her own blunders, believing they reflect on the unassailable sea-queen that was Lunara. She acts honorably, she serves well, fights with cold fury, and hopes the Blackheart is watching. Most of times Raven prefers to speak with actions rather than words. She is prone to moments of great grief, even as she finds in the Pravus family echoes of Lunara's own behavior, small things that draw her into their fold. She is loyal to her new masters, but it will take her a while before she feels at home, especially as she is taught how to behave nobly by the duchess herself.
  ow to behave nobly by the duchess herself.)
• Raven  + (Raven looks behind her and sees a young wo …
  Raven looks behind her and sees a young woman who had no prospects in life, and now serves the famed Pravus, brought fully into the household as the true heir of Lunara Argento would be. She inherited more than the title of Blackheart from her foster mother, however, and Raven believes she represents the woman. She is unforgiving with her own blunders, believing they reflect on the unassailable sea-queen that was Lunara. She acts honorably, she serves well, fights with cold fury, and hopes the Blackheart is watching. Most of times Raven prefers to speak with actions rather than words. She is prone to moments of great grief, even as she finds in the Pravus family echoes of Lunara's own behavior, small things that draw her into their fold. She is loyal to her new masters, but it will take her a while before she feels at home, especially as she is taught how to behave nobly by the duchess herself.
  ow to behave nobly by the duchess herself.)
• Raven Pravi  + (Raven looks behind her and sees a young wo …
  Raven looks behind her and sees a young woman who had no prospects in life, and now serves the famed Pravus, brought fully into the household as the true heir of Lunara Argento would be. She inherited more than the title of Blackheart from her foster mother, however, and Raven believes she represents the woman. She is unforgiving with her own blunders, believing they reflect on the unassailable sea-queen that was Lunara. She acts honorably, she serves well, fights with cold fury, and hopes the Blackheart is watching. Most of times Raven prefers to speak with actions rather than words. She is prone to moments of great grief, even as she finds in the Pravus family echoes of Lunara's own behavior, small things that draw her into their fold. She is loyal to her new masters, but it will take her a while before she feels at home, especially as she is taught how to behave nobly by the duchess herself.
  ow to behave nobly by the duchess herself.)
• Rayne Bisland  + (Rayne is clever, rational and pretty down- …
  Rayne is clever, rational and pretty down-to-earth. Overall, a cheerful and nice lad, always looking up at the world with a bright optimism that seems to be almost unnatural. He's the sort of being that enters a room and lightens it up with just one of his beaming smiles and kindly approachable nature. Energetic and always on the move, he's never found without anything to do, if he's not socializing, he'll be training, if he's not training he'll be eating, or reading, or exploring, or even petting a cat! Anything really, he just likes to keep busy!
  ything really, he just likes to keep busy!)
• Razija Lyonesse  + (Razija is a take charge kind of woman, com …
  Razija is a take charge kind of woman, comfortable with power, authority, and responsibility. Energetic, strong of will, and highly disciplined, she respects strength in others and tends to run a tight ship wherever she goes. Being very goal-directed, she takes a practical, pragmatic approach to accomplishing her objectives and does whatever it takes to get the job done. She is neither squeamish nor fainthearted. She functions well and bravely in difficult and dangerous situations without being distracted by fear or horror. Fair-minded and equitable, she's often called on to settle the disputes of her House and is brave and firm enough to follow through. In her free time, she's prone to action and adventure, physical assertions, and friendly competitions. She almost never has the need to walk or talk quickly since she feels there is no danger of her being ignored or marginalized. Every now and again, she will play to her gruff reputation but underneath all that hissing and scratching she's still a pussycat at heart.
  cratching she's still a pussycat at heart.)
• Reagan laveer  + (Reagan is a woman of strong will. Steady a …
  Reagan is a woman of strong will. Steady as the rocks the waves crash upon Reagan has never been one to back down or shy away from a challenge. She is a kind woman with a giving heart but that is not to be misinterpreted as weak. Everything she does, everything she says has a purpose to some goal she is working towards. She is fiercely loyal and to her her word is her bond.
  ely loyal and to her her word is her bond.)
• Rebecca Malespero  + (Rebecca has opinions. Unlike many of her p …
  Rebecca has opinions. Unlike many of her peers, however, those opinions are grounded in a mature appreciation for the world's complexity. To pull one thread is to unravel the sweater. She is more than just her mind, however: she is a good person. Patient, especially with her brother Volya, she understands the value of giving a person her full attention. She has many passions and enjoys sharing them with the world. Her childhood has taught her much about life's impermanence; this has only reinforced the importance of tradition to her and the desire to create something that the tides will not wash away.
  mething that the tides will not wash away.)
• Rebekah Culler  + (Rebekkah has been let down often enough in …
  Rebekkah has been let down often enough in her life to know that people, left to their own devices, are fickle, unreliable creatures, and as such, she prefers to keep a sense of control in her relationships. She makes friends easily and enjoys surrounding herself with both people and dogs, but only ever comes to trust those who, whether by her conditioning or their own natures, meet a standard of reliability that borders on absolute obedience. Though she's always the last to raise her voice and the last to lose her temper, nobody could mistake her level headedness for weakness. Rebekkah believes that people, like dogs, require a steady , even hand and a predictable pattern of behavior to bring them to heel, and in fact that it is a kindness to exhibit this stability to the people around her. She's absolutely clear in her mind and in her behavior about what she expects from the people in her life, as well as how they will be rewarded for meeting those expectations.
  e rewarded for meeting those expectations.)
• Magaen Charon  + (Recent betrayals have made this former lie …
  Recent betrayals have made this former lieutenant for House Threerivers' military forces slow to trust and resistant to keeping counsel that is not her own. In the heyday of her cocky knightly youth, she would have seen all problems solved by a saucy tune, a full tankard of ale, and her characteristic battlefield bullheadedness, and the same intuitive aggression that's served her so well since. Now, Magaen knows she must learn to bend before she breaks. On the road to redemption for her part in the scandals that surround her, she has dedicated much of her limited free time to reacquainting herself with the teachings of Limerance.
  g herself with the teachings of Limerance.)
• Isabetta Gilden  + (Refined, cultured. Isabetta is still a chi …
  Refined, cultured. Isabetta is still a child of the outdoors, comfortable dragging herself to the mud if need be in order to catch a criminal on the run, but one that has no problem enjoying the fine things that the Lyceum has to offer. After all, there is no law saying one pleasure should exclude the other, is there? She truly revels in the thrill of the hunt. She prefers humans as her prey, for they make a more interesting target, but any kind of hunt would do. She is not very patient with others, and is not one to offer elaborate speeches when communicating. She values brevity in word, and show in action. She might come across as aloof, but when bonds have been formed, she is loyal to a fault.
  have been formed, she is loyal to a fault.)
• Regal Sai  + (Regal is a man whose personality varies gr …
  Regal is a man whose personality varies greatly. While it would be easy for him to claim that his role dictates the entirety of his personality, he's an artist and knows that's a lie. He is a man who respects his art and seeks to improve himself within it at every turn. He is determined and ambitious, as far as improving his skills as an actor goes. Throughout his travels he has been many things, whether intentionally or as an act of survival. Life isn't a play, even if he uses it to prepare for the next role he'll be called to portray. He has been ruthless and merciful, he has been charitable and greedy, he has been savage and honorable. Researching his parts has taken him into and through many places in life, both spiritually and physically. There are many words across many languages to describe the diverse range of his emotions, experiences, achievements, failures, personality and more. There is one word that he insists will always apply to him: actor.
  e insists will always apply to him: actor.)
• Reiker Wyrmguard  + (Reiker is often called dismissive, he care …
  Reiker is often called dismissive, he cares little for anything that doesn't effect him directly, and doesn't empathize with others. Being the oldest child, as soon as his younger sibling was born, he put extra weight on his shoulders to be a role model. He is straightforward, usually honest, and only ever smiles after saying something smart assed or in a fight. Despite how rude he is, some see that he feels that his harsh treatment will better those around him, though Reiker doesn't admit to doing it out of love.
  ker doesn't admit to doing it out of love.)
• Zerric Memphit  + (Relaxed, carefree and adventurous are all …
  Relaxed, carefree and adventurous are all words that might often be heard to describe Zerric. Ever curious, Zerric actually seems to be quite intelligent, despite his rather laid back way of dealing with the world. When you really get to know the rogue scholar, one might find that he adamantly seeks to have others join him in his adventuring.
  o have others join him in his adventuring.)
• Remi Thrax  + (Remi could be best summarized as being muc …
  Remi could be best summarized as being much like the sea itself, Calm and reserved one moment while the next he is just as liable to be wild and unpredictable. What is known of the man from before his long disappearance where he was believed to be lost at sea and likely dead is that he can be rather calculating and ruthless when he wants something.
  ting and ruthless when he wants something.)
• Remy Tulaire  + (Remy is undeniably good-natured. He is bli …
  Remy is undeniably good-natured. He is blithe and chatty, and doesn't seem to take himself or many other things too seriously, save when called to act in the office of The Faith. He seems to have genuine affection for human company without regard to rank or personality, and considers all of life's pleasures to be blessings from Gild. He is generous with words and wealth, and quite eagerly accepts the generosity of others - especially at the banquet tables of Arx.
  - especially at the banquet tables of Arx.)
• Renata Pravus  + (Renata is witty and charming, in an unders …
  Renata is witty and charming, in an understated way. While other Pravus might be scandalous, Renata is a woman of shy-but-sly smiles that, although entertained by her companions' antics, is not quite made of the same materials as them. When dealing with outsiders, she lets her contemporaries act as they will, and if there needs be a bridge between the Sins and someone more... normal, that is usually where Renata shines. Among them, she almost seems like the more subdued one, even if she adores partaking in merriment with her almost-adopted family. In Setara, Renata is known as a kind, soothing voice when tempers rise and disputes threaten the peace. The woman, much like the Duke who brought her to Setarco, abhors violence. It makes her twitch and wince, recoil to avoid it to the point she often stumbles and stammers if a fight breaks down close to her. The sight of blood makes her queasy and this is so acute that, alone among the Pravus, the girl does not eat meat of any kind.
  s, the girl does not eat meat of any kind.)
• Rendyl Blackram  + (Rendyl has all the charming neo-noble quir …
  Rendyl has all the charming neo-noble quirks one might expect from a legitimized bastard. He's embraced his new status with a great deal of enthusiasm - unbefitting as such a level of enthusiasm is for a Blackram - and although his manners can be quite superficial, it's hard not to be charmed by the effort. He still struggles with despondent moods which come and go - his past haunting him despite how swiftly he's tried to fit himself into the lifestyle of the peerage. As well, his time apart from civilization has left him with a few.. ugly quirks that crop up here and there, amidst the well-trained court demeanor.
  e, amidst the well-trained court demeanor.)
• Conall Redrain  + (Reserved and not given to excesses, Conall …
  Reserved and not given to excesses, Conall tends to measure everything by its effectiveness and practicality. Pragmatism is the credo by which he lives his life, and while the gods and spirits are given their perfunctory due, he doesn't concern himself with religious matters much past that. Neither overly polite nor rude, Conall probably wouldn't stand out in a crowd much if it wasn't for his dry sense of humor, imposing form - and watchful eyes. Despite his lukewarm feelings towards matters spiritual, there's a strong sense of pride in the Northlands and an abiding faith in the Compact.
  lands and an abiding faith in the Compact.)
• Dusa Iaso  + (Reserved and serene, behaves in a calculat …
  Reserved and serene, behaves in a calculating manner. While not a bleeding heart, possesses a great deal of empathy for those struggling in line. Most goals present are scientific in nature, trying to understand the world and how to improve the conditions of those living in it. Not naiive, but not jaded.
  e living in it. Not naiive, but not jaded.)
• Alantir Valardin  + (Reserved in unfamiliar social circles, but …
  Reserved in unfamiliar social circles, but always polite and courteous. Charitable to the helpless and downtrodden and usually the first to speak, or draw a blade, in their defense. Brave and selfless in battle. Fiercely loyal to the Crown and its subjects, no matter their status or positions within. Close associates value his thoughtful advice and describe him as an experienced listener.
  d describe him as an experienced listener.)
• Declan Tyde  + (Reserved with an understated charm, it is …
  Reserved with an understated charm, it is easy to see how Declan managed to survive all those years living while hiding his identity. Never wishing to draw attention to himself, Declan is quick to steer any conversation safely away from himself with a long survivor's instinct of avoiding notice. While there's still pronounced traces of a long life surviving in the Boroughs while hiding his identity, he nonetheless seems growing increasingly comfortable slipping into the role he was born to play- a noble hoping to further his family's ambitions, even if that family had once been brought low.
  if that family had once been brought low.)
• Theo Velenosa  + (Responsible. Dedicated. Theo Velenosa is a …
  Responsible. Dedicated. Theo Velenosa is a calm man and easily swings between social groups. That does not mean he is particularly gregarious. To the contrary: Theo is prone to quiet contemplation. But he is able to get along with whoever he needs to get along with. Provided there is something to be gained, of course.
  here is something to be gained, of course.)
• Theo De Lire  + (Responsible. Dedicated. Theo Velenosa is a …
  Responsible. Dedicated. Theo Velenosa is a calm man and easily swings between social groups. That does not mean he is particularly gregarious. To the contrary: Theo is prone to quiet contemplation. But he is able to get along with whoever he needs to get along with. Provided there is something to be gained, of course.
  here is something to be gained, of course.)
• Aureth Grayhope  + (Restless energy defines Aureth, a hot core …
  Restless energy defines Aureth, a hot core of righteousness beneath alternating layers of humor and reserve. Easy charm and frank affection come as readily to him as quick repartee or sharp insult, and he wields them all with the careless acumen of a man who developed conversation as performance art. Keen acuity occasionally blunted by the raw force of an impatient temper, the forge of life has taken him from a pattern of chameleonic social camouflage to an almost reckless forthrightness. A man of deep loyalties to persons over principles, he has flowered in the grip of late blooming faith into a new and fierce purpose.
  oming faith into a new and fierce purpose.)
• Revell Acheron  + (Revell is strangely obsessed with flowers. …
  Revell is strangely obsessed with flowers. She has a flower related qoute for every situation and she will often communicate through the hidden meanings of flora. She is a free spirit who is slow to judge and will see the best in everyone, often to the detriment of her own well being. She has a very idealistic on life that borders on ignorant. More than once, she's been written off as dense and naive by others as a result. And Revell is curious. She's the type that will make your business her business. She will prod and pry and ask questions until she is forcibly removed from the premises or the other party runs away. She speaks very little of herself, often opting to focus the spotlight on whatever company she is having. This is not to say she doesn't enjoy attention - because boy, she does - she simply doesn't go out of her way to seek it. Still, there is something sharp and clever behind those wide eyes of hers.
  and clever behind those wide eyes of hers.)
• Rey Laveer  + (Rey is as fluid as the ocean that birthed …
  Rey is as fluid as the ocean that birthed her. Raised by a family that chooses its members, she's confident through knowing that she is wanted and loved; deeply loyal as a result, she is devoted to duty and the ideals of fidelity. Encouraged in her studies, she is bright and perceptive, curious as the day is long, and dedicated to the improvement of her skills in the healer's arts. Too much like water to manage stubbornness, she fights only to save lives. In those moments there is no more dangerous a warrior, as fierce and true in her devotion to life as she is to her faith. But are times when she drifts and seems to hear a call no one else can detect. In these moments she's pulled to seashore and surf, becoming distant, inconstant as the ever-changing moon.
  ant, inconstant as the ever-changing moon.)
• Reyna Stone  + (Reyna doesn't give up. The stubborn streak …
  Reyna doesn't give up. The stubborn streak has served her well, as she's managed to survive her life so far mostly intact. She's rowdy and she's cheerful and she tends not to think before she speaks, and she often seems to have difficulty being serious. About anything. Humor has long been her coping mechanism, inappropriate as it might sometimes be. She's passionate and has a temper, prone to valuing emotional responses over logic.
  to valuing emotional responses over logic.)
• Reyner Grayhope  + (Reyner is a veritable bon vivant, who love …
  Reyner is a veritable bon vivant, who loves the finer things in life, good wine, good food, fine clothing and fine women. He has a grim sense of humor and a cutting sardonic wit that gives the impression of a tad more going on behind his mirthful eyes than he normally let's on. This all changes when his duties to his men and vocation come a-calling, and he adopts a harsh measure, dutiful, calculated and serious but with a concern for the men under his care that borders the fatherly.
  under his care that borders the fatherly.)
• Rhue Wainryte  + (Rhue strives to be a model of positive thi …
  Rhue strives to be a model of positive thinking and good health habits. She understands the importance of keeping active, involved, and motivated. A student of shamanism since she was a teenager, she enjoys sharing her philosophical views with others, even if they may not ultimately agree with her. Rhue has inherited her mother's green thumb and consequently has a talent for things related to earth: land, farming and gardening. She has branched out into medicine as a result, though the sight of blood tends to make her a little squeamish. She is fond of crafting her own home remedies and experimenting on herself to test whether or not they're effective, though this sometimes has a negative impact on her health when things go unexpectedly awry.
  r health when things go unexpectedly awry.)
• Rhys Llywelyn  + (Rhys Llywelyn is a man who loves the freed …
  Rhys Llywelyn is a man who loves the freedom of life on the road and, likewise, the freedom that exploring brings him. He is a man who thrives on living without the need for others to rely upon. That being said, he is not a loner or adverse to social interaction, in fact the opposite. He is thought of as friendly in social situations and honorable by those he works for.
  tions and honorable by those he works for.)
• Riagnon Acheron  + (Riagnon's propensity for gawkish acts of u …
  Riagnon's propensity for gawkish acts of unintentional slapstick-sabotage knows no bounds, often involving a gangly elbow or the ill-placed toe of his boot. In life, he moves like a yet unbroken colt, unable to regulate his pace. There are days when his betters are surprised that he can even manage to stand on his own and others when he bolts forward into action, burning quickly and bright.
  d into action, burning quickly and bright.)
• Rickard Corsetina  + (Rickard could be considered unfired sculpt …
  Rickard could be considered unfired sculptor's clay. While he possesses a strong will, and will go to great lengths to see his tasks finished, he is not above asking for help, or second opinions. He's more of a lover than a fighter, but does not back down when it comes to defending something or someone about whom he cares deeply. He takes great pride in his smithing work, and believes everything has its place and purpose. A sword not fit for a king might be a good prop for the actors' guild, for example. He finds holding grudges to be beneath him; sure, he'll remember those who wrong him, but he won't let it affect his life. He'll use that fire to better himself.
  fe. He'll use that fire to better himself.)
• Ricki Pureheart  + (Ricki is a quiet person who prefers to obs …
  Ricki is a quiet person who prefers to observe people and her surroundings. It is not that she is cold hearted she just wants to observe what people are up to and who they are. She also likes to be very aware of what is going on around her. She firmly believes in justice and consequences for them. In her opinion, the law is there for a reason. Those who break it should be given punishment befitting of what they have done. Ricki meets people with the expectation they are decent rather than expecting them to be villains. She has a very slow boiling point when it comes to her temper.
  boiling point when it comes to her temper.)
• Rinel Tern  + (Rinel is a perpetually curious and often c …
  Rinel is a perpetually curious and often careless seeker of truth. She smiles frequently and freely, and little is required to interest her in a task beyond the chance at learning something new. No job in the pursuit of knowledge is beneath her, and she will overturn rocks to study worms as gleefully as she will uncover an ancient codex in a long-forgotten library.
  ancient codex in a long-forgotten library.)
• River Stonehaven  + (River is an innocent person and views the …
  River is an innocent person and views the world with both a sense of curiosity and openness, even to the detriment of himself. He may find himself hurt, or slightly melancholy when he is saddened by things, but is quick to be a friend, or to comfort others.
  uick to be a friend, or to comfort others.)
• River Whisper  + (River is an innocent person and views the …
  River is an innocent person and views the world with both a sense of curiosity and openness, even to the detriment of himself. He may find himself hurt, or slightly melancholy when he is saddened by things, but is quick to be a friend, or to comfort others.
  uick to be a friend, or to comfort others.)
• River Culler  + (River is an innocent person and views the …
  River is an innocent person and views the world with both a sense of curiosity and openness, even to the detriment of himself. He may find himself hurt, or slightly melancholy when he is saddened by things, but is quick to be a friend, or to comfort others.
  uick to be a friend, or to comfort others.)
• Robert Salt  + (Robert has very firm ideas about what is r …
  Robert has very firm ideas about what is right and what is wrong. Some people in the world can be quiet and suffer the presence of 'wrongness' but he is not one of them. He believes in freedom, detests slavery, believes women and men are intrinsically different, believes family is important. He believes in being honest, and honorable, and speaking up in the defense of others - so much so that it is almost impossible for him to be dishonest, or to see some injustice going on and not speak up. It's not that he's never afraid - it's not that at all. It's that he never seems to take the path of caution or take a roundabout way to anything. He speaks his mind even when it's inadvisable and it's gotten him in trouble but he's probably not going to change without a lot of maturing.
  going to change without a lot of maturing.)
• Rohyn Oak  + (Rohyn is notably calm and even-tempered, n …
  Rohyn is notably calm and even-tempered, no matter the situation. She is civil and pragmatic, very straight forward, and prone to becoming an arbiter among her peers. She has a well-developed internal sense of morality that governs both her actions and her impressions of other people. Though she rarely seeks out company, she tends to attract it naturally by merit of being a good listener and a font of simple, down-to-earth wisdom and common sense.
  le, down-to-earth wisdom and common sense.)
• Rosalyn Crovane  + (Roisin adores the wild places of Arvum, wh …
  Roisin adores the wild places of Arvum, where forgotten fables and ancient secrets live on. She shields her zealous heart behind a veil of diplomacy and propriety, but some savage tempest circles the periphery of her character. Despite whatever barbarism may lurk beneath the surface, she readily supplies motherly consideration to any willing to endure her doting.
  ation to any willing to endure her doting.)
• Ronan Acheron  + (Ronan was old beyond his years even when a …
  Ronan was old beyond his years even when a child. Shamans tipped up his chin and stared into his eyes, declaring him marked by the past. He lives up to that description now, showing a quiet presence of mind where others might be prone to excitability. Every moment he takes in stride, rarely rushed to haste. That isn't to say he cannot be impulsive. Rather like ice, the right force can bring him crashing down into action. But more often he moves when unseen, reaching one point to another in his own way, in his own time. These deep reserves of patience sometimes leave him vexing, but never cold. He is an apt listener and observant, happy to use a few words when twenty aren't needed. He is the consummate heart of the crew, the solid presence who binds them together. He's the linchpin of a group.
  em together. He's the linchpin of a group.)
• Ronja Sandreef  + (Ronja is a free-spirit of the water. She's …
  Ronja is a free-spirit of the water. She's never been settled in one place. She has stories to tell - it's hard to tell what's real and what may just be on the edge of fantasy. She's seen things and done things that have brought her both fame and notoriety. Quick with a rapier, but quicker with her tongue, she's charismatic, a natural charmer, and exudes a fluid, open personality that just bubbles beneath a surface of wanderlust and adventure.
  ath a surface of wanderlust and adventure.)
• Rook Grayward  + (Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get …
  Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get what he wants, and knows how to best utilize what he wants. His ambition is only outshined by his utterly unnatural, instinctive charm. Those that resist his swagger and smile are those that avoid him complete, which amuses him to no end. There's nothing supernatural to him, merely a sense of self and confidence that makes him fun to be around. He plays the games of politics and proprieties well, careful not to endanger the reputations of others too much, lest he bring dishonor to the Whisper House. He simply makes sure he is in the right place at the right time with the right person to further his goals and ambitions, and come out on top of any situation. His world is far more complex than a warm bed, and such pursuits are often the last resort, or the afterthought. The games and goals he has are more than a pretty face, and in his mind, the sky is not only not even the limit, it's completely attainable in its time.
  t, it's completely attainable in its time.)
• Rook Valardin  + (Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get …
  Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get what he wants, and knows how to best utilize what he wants. His ambition is only outshined by his utterly unnatural, instinctive charm. Those that resist his swagger and smile are those that avoid him complete, which amuses him to no end. There's nothing supernatural to him, merely a sense of self and confidence that makes him fun to be around. He plays the games of politics and proprieties well, careful not to endanger the reputations of others too much, lest he bring dishonor to the Whisper House. He simply makes sure he is in the right place at the right time with the right person to further his goals and ambitions, and come out on top of any situation. His world is far more complex than a warm bed, and such pursuits are often the last resort, or the afterthought. The games and goals he has are more than a pretty face, and in his mind, the sky is not only not even the limit, it's completely attainable in its time.
  t, it's completely attainable in its time.)
• Rook Champagne  + (Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get …
  Rook is a man who wants, knows how to get what he wants, and knows how to best utilize what he wants. His ambition is only outshined by his utterly unnatural, instinctive charm. Those that resist his swagger and smile are those that avoid him complete, which amuses him to no end. There's nothing supernatural to him, merely a sense of self and confidence that makes him fun to be around. He plays the games of politics and proprieties well, careful not to endanger the reputations of others too much, lest he bring dishonor to the Whisper House. He simply makes sure he is in the right place at the right time with the right person to further his goals and ambitions, and come out on top of any situation. His world is far more complex than a warm bed, and such pursuits are often the last resort, or the afterthought. The games and goals he has are more than a pretty face, and in his mind, the sky is not only not even the limit, it's completely attainable in its time.
  t, it's completely attainable in its time.)
• Roran Harper  + (Roran is a challenging person. He is warm …
  Roran is a challenging person. He is warm and kind and compassionate, but it is a hard kind of compassion. He takes the hard road in life and in conversation, and expects others to do the same. Inner fears are for embracing. Inner demons are for quashing. He has little patience for emotional cowardice in himself or other people. This informs every area of his life. A savvy listener and a quick-minded, intelligent speaker, he is a spirited advocate for personal change who seems highly suited to his role in Lagoma's shrine. He cares passionately and irrevocably about people, and it seems as though his well of interest for the problems of others will simply never run dry. Also, if there is anything he loves more than people, it is cats. He loves cats.
  re than people, it is cats. He loves cats.)
• Rorik Kennex  + (Rorik's got the 'Standard Kennex' thing do …
  Rorik's got the 'Standard Kennex' thing down: he loves his adventure, he loves his drinks, he loves women and he loves a good fight when a fight comes to him. He's loud, boisterous and does whatever it takes to make every moment a memorable one. After all, one never knows when this moment will be your last. Still, he's not the fightiest Kennex or the smartest Kennex - in fact, he's probably one of the dumber ones, in a 'charmingly doltish' sort of way. While he's the most comfortable out at sea, captaining his ship and attending to the family's naval competence in the Mourning Isles, at port he's got a strong reputation as a bit of a partier. Especially when he's well into his cups and turns any relatively flat surface into a drum.
  s any relatively flat surface into a drum.)
• Rosalind Ravenseye  + (Rosalind is a sweet natured woman, fiercel …
  Rosalind is a sweet natured woman, fiercely loyal to those she calls family, with a curious mind that thirsts for knowledge be it from books or exploring. She has a knack for bonding with people and animals. There is a bit of wild inside of her that sometimes can get her into a bit of trouble at times.
  an get her into a bit of trouble at times.)
• Rosalynn Kjargild  + (Rosalynn is spirited and unafraid of quarreling when she believes she's right, especially when it comes to her work. That headstrong demeanor belies a wealth of compassion, mirth, and tact she more readily displays when not obliged to duty.)
• Rosalynne Corsetina  + (Rosalynne is a mixed bag of personality. S …
  Rosalynne is a mixed bag of personality. She is hot tempted, spoiled, kind and hard working. Her place as the only girl and the youngest of her brothers gave her expectations that she would be taken care of while still being given free range to do as she wanted. Sure, she expected things but she did not expect it to just be blindly handed to her. Things are only worth having if a little work has been put towards them. She has a sweet disposition, a deep seeded kindness about her. This, however, can often be ruined by her red-hot temper that came from her bit a little spoiled by protective siblings. When she loses it, boy does Rosalynne ever get angry. She is loud, almost to the point of screeching, and often stomps her feet in her frustration. She smashes and throws things, but never at people, to express her rage. Though, once she cools down Rosalynne always apologizes and feels quite bad for her quick, hot temper.
  feels quite bad for her quick, hot temper.)
• Rosemary Hawkeye  + (Rosemary is as quick to anger as she is to …
  Rosemary is as quick to anger as she is to smile. However, she is quite the kind person and is always thinking of what she can do for someone or her family. At her core Rosemary is a family girl. When she is not doing something for a person, she wishes to give aid too Rosemary is looking for the best deal she can find.
  is looking for the best deal she can find.)
• Dagny Stahlben  + (Rough around the edges, she isn't as refin …
  Rough around the edges, she isn't as refined as some ladies are, lacking the carefully crafted etiquette of those raised in courts and houses that have been part of the Compact longer. There is a steel to her, but there is also a laconic sort of way of carrying herself, like she knows that there are dangers in the world, but that she is either confident in her abilities to deal with it. Or that death is an inevitability that life holds, and that being overly worried just ends in a lack of enjoyment in the parts of life lived. Overly friendly might be a term, apt to strike up a conversation with a complete stranger and a humor that tends to be gallows humor. But humor, right?
  nds to be gallows humor. But humor, right?)
• Karak Crown  + (Rough, tight-fisted and reckless, but alwa …
  Rough, tight-fisted and reckless, but always appreciate a bit company. Karak is generally seen doing whatever, mumbling, never doing nothing when he's alone. He's more familiar when he isn't doing business, but courteous when dealing with his clients, also trying to keep a nice reputation and image. He almost never succombed to extreme emotions. His rough words sometimes ended up in a fight.
  rough words sometimes ended up in a fight.)
• Rowenova Halfshav  + (Rowenova grew up as a Northlands nomad (ph …
  Rowenova grew up as a Northlands nomad (physically active & usually outdoors), so tiny rooms/spaces inside solid buildings usually bother her... it is not a terrifying claustrophobia but... a little glance toward an open window or her shifting stance during idle moments which gives away her yearning desire to move outside (and work hard) most times. Otherwise, she can stay quite calm (and even idle) in an outdoor setting (where she is completely comfortable).
  ing (where she is completely comfortable).)
• Roxana Grayson  + (Roxana Grayson was once Roxana Malvici, an …
  Roxana Grayson was once Roxana Malvici, and this knowledge helps any who are trying to puzzle her out. Whether all of the Lyceum are beautiful and mysterious and potentially deadly or whether those assumptions have been used to carefully craft Roxana's public persona...she is the sultry southern lady personified and then recreated under the trappings of House Grayson. That she is a vain creature is somewhat obvious, she cannot pass by a mirror without seeking her reflection nor a shop without determining that any skilled tailor inside ought be creating their works to be displayed on her form. Her love of intrigue may have been seeded in her birthplace but over time she has honed her craft into an art and used it wisely. She's been called a poisonous beauty, sometimes figuratively and other times...less so. Passion is the source of her drive, singular focus based on her craving for everything life has to offer.
  craving for everything life has to offer.)
• Ruane Crownsworn  + (Ruane, a Knight who serves the Crown and i …
  Ruane, a Knight who serves the Crown and it's immediate interests and assets. Sworn to serving them through knightship. No interest in mingling with the riff raff of the lower class. Believes the lower classes are trouble in general for one reason or another with what he's seen growing up. Gives everyone of them a chance until proven otherwise though. Would die protecting the Crown and it's interests but hopes to live a long and prosperous life, being foretold in stories to come as a hero, sung and praised amongst his brothers who protect the crown.
  mongst his brothers who protect the crown.)
• Rue Culler  + (Rue is a soft-spoken, polite girl and is r …
  Rue is a soft-spoken, polite girl and is rarely seen without a smile. She's quick to laugh at her own mistakes and even quicker to help others, even when it comes at a cost to herself. It pains her to say no to someone in need, almost as much as it pains her to be rude. Over the years, she's trained herself to keep smiling and save face even if a customer decides to yell over petty nonsense. She chalks up those incidents to the person having a bad day. A bad week maybe. Even a bad year. Rue prefers to forgive, forget, and meet every dawn with a fresh outlook. Letting insults roll off her back has become a skill, one she refines by singing off key to her father and aunt whenever they're slacking off. Hearing a bird get eaten is great motivation to work! The exception to the rule of Rue's cheery demeanor is her work. All orders are undertaken with great care and must be perfectly crafted to fit the client. If a dress or cloak fails to live up to her standards and if Rue were left to her own devices, it'd be promptly turned into scrap fabric. Thankfully, her aunt's guiding hand means that Rue is stuck making simple alterations. (And not going bankrupt over a picky noble!) It drives Rue mad even if she denies being more than a little obsessive about her craft. It's just dedication! Hard work!
  er craft. It's just dedication! Hard work!)
• Sedna Redreef  + (Ruled by a sensitive watery dynamism, Lady …
  Ruled by a sensitive watery dynamism, Lady Sedna is capable of immense displays of empathy. Oft slipping through the fingers of those who would seek to contain her, social obstacles are rarely a match for her sleek maneuverability and go-with-the-flow attitude. When cooled through ill-treatment, however, she's just as much a master of her own iciness.
  just as much a master of her own iciness.)
• Runo Snowfall  + (Runo can easily be described as confident, …
  Runo can easily be described as confident, loyal, and perhaps a bit cynical. Sometimes he is a bit more outspoken, though it is generally when he knows he is able to get away with it. Given that he is honest to a fault, this can sometimes make him come off as more blunt or brash, but he does mean well.
  ore blunt or brash, but he does mean well.)
• Ruslan Volkov  + (Ruslan's personality is like the wind. At …
  Ruslan's personality is like the wind. At times, calm and breezy. At others, loud and wild. Some days, he thrives on action. Others, he thrives on quiet meditation. His heart is with his ancestors of old, thundering across the frozen tundra, and none may tame him. Generally, he's sharp and witty with a touch of genuine kindness and playfulness to his cocky demeanor. There's also a much more quiet, introverted side to him, which he rarely lets outsiders get a glimpse at.
  he rarely lets outsiders get a glimpse at.)
• Sabitha Bisland  + (Sabitha is a force for organization: one o …
  Sabitha is a force for organization: one of those rare souls with the power to forge order out of chaos, a one woman battle against the forces of entropy. Brisk, crisp, and assertive, with an iron grip on propriety and a seemingly endless supply of unimpeachable taste. She is endlessly practical, with a great wealth of sass up either perfectly tailored sleeve. Her sense of aesthetics is finely honed, across all five senses. Her wit is quick but composed. She is the most refined of hostesses, appropriate to any occasion, and more often than not, she is the force behind the occasion.
  not, she is the force behind the occasion.)
• Sabriel Bloodsea  + (Sabriel is a product of her upbringing. Th …
  Sabriel is a product of her upbringing. The Bloodsea are a hard people with even harder traditions. Being born into thralldom meant that she was always ten steps behind her free counterparts and had to work ten times as hard to amount to anything. This has made her doggedly determined, ambitious, ruthless, and cunning. Without these guiding traits her life on the high seas would have been bloody and short. Thankfully, her ability to adapt is something that she uses quite well and even though she's lived a hard life it hasn't stopped her emotional development. Somehow she remains optimistic and adventurous in spirit. Finding joy in the little things and easily getting along with those who are like her. Sufferers of circumstance.
  o are like her. Sufferers of circumstance.)
• Sabrina Inverno  + (Sabrina Inverno is a distant woman, a shad …
  Sabrina Inverno is a distant woman, a shade of a presence that more often than not has her eyes lost in the horizon, preferring her own daydreams than meeting about political maneuvering. When asked about her behavior she always gives the same answer: she finds very hard to care about the mundane. Unlike many who also find the deluge of wars tiresome and disheartening, however, Sabrina often sees her aloofness as a condition more than a personality trait. She makes an effort to be in parties, be around family and show interest in the world of balls and gowns, and it is no small amount of turmoil that she simply cannot bring herself to enjoy it as other women her age do. It does not help that Sabrina is relentless in her inquisitiveness, never willing to shutting her mouth and share her blistering remarks when she believes something to be amiss or fake. Only truth and strength are good enough. No compromises. Keenly intelligent, and even charming when approached with matters that suit her fancy, Sabrina has a strange way of showing the allure that her mother's family is known for. When subjects take a turn to the morbid, religious and occult, she shines, much to the chagrin of those who would much rather discuss amenities.
  e who would much rather discuss amenities.)
• Saito charon  + (Saito is a friendly person, with a strong …
  Saito is a friendly person, with a strong sense off loyalty and honor. He believes in always doing what one promises and tries to live his life by this principle. This means that whenever he failss, he tends to blame himself,, inspit of any external circunstances that might have caused his failure. He is charitable and will, whenever pocible, do his best to help these in need. He is a laid-back individual, believing that one should have time for work and alssot o enjoy thee pleasures of life, such as reading or watching thee moon-lithe sky.
  s reading or watching thee moon-lithe sky.)
• Salvador Seraceni  + (Sal can always be found tinkering or fidge …
  Sal can always be found tinkering or fidgeting with some engineering problem. This could be an equation he is trying to solve or even a doohickie he is actively trying to tinker with. He is friendly and genuine in his curiosity for the world. He can be a bit aloof and his mind works in mysterious ways.
  oof and his mind works in mysterious ways.)
• Salazar Argento  + (Salazar is like the sea he loves so much, …
  Salazar is like the sea he loves so much, tumultuous and ever-changing. At times, quiet, at peace and in tune with the world, he can stay still. But in a flash of lightning, he can become a raging maelstrom of activity. He is, in his best and worst selves, an enabler - his moods and charm can inspire others to achieve their inner muse, to do what they wouldn't, to try things they've never tried before, for better or worse. He is very good at getting people to do things they wouldn't otherwise do, a skill he has often wasted on frivolous pursuits. Yet despite this, Salazar can be incredibly pragmatic. His moral compass is guided by a situational code that few mainlanders would understand, one laced with a streak of hopeless romanticism. Fiercely independent, he strives to be in control of his often mercurial moods. But one thing, if any, is ever-true - it is never boring to be around Salazar.
  - it is never boring to be around Salazar.)
• Salena Dumund  + (Salena is gruff in both voice and manneris …
  Salena is gruff in both voice and mannerisms. She is quick to default to the wisdom of others in social scenarios but should the time call for it, the redhead is even more quick to draw steel. When cajoled to speak more than five words at any given time, Salena is often cocky when it comes to her own martial prowess, and if she is pestered on her appearance or uncouth demeanor, the lass regresses to a series of grunts and growls, with howls following suit if swords are called for. A trainer of wildlife herself, Salena's frosty exterior melts away in the company of animals, where she may be spied as being calm, caring, and compassionate.
  as being calm, caring, and compassionate.)
• Samael Bisland  + (Samael is dynamic, energetic, and keenly i …
  Samael is dynamic, energetic, and keenly intelligent. He loves words and wordplay. He loves argument. He loves winning argument. He loves figuring people out and learning the way they tick. He throws himself whole-heartedly into friendships, with an unfortunate tendency to get bogged down and entangled in his desperate need to solve other people's problems. He is addicted to work and struggles occasionally with that addiction and what it does to his relationships with others. He struggles with taking losses personally. True advocacy requires summoning sufficient passion and dispassion to connect with the work. The passion is the easy part. The dispassion is hit or miss.
  easy part. The dispassion is hit or miss.)
• Samantha Deepwood  + (Samantha possesses a great empathy, and is …
  Samantha possesses a great empathy, and is naturally warm, affable, and down to earth. She strives to be as honest as possible at all times, but cannot abide hurting someone. An eternal optimist, she always sees the silver lining to every cloud and the beauty in every rainy day. She can see almost any situation or story from any side, which also makes her a great mediator at any time. Easily, she wins friends wherever she puts her feet and she genuinely wants nothing more than the world to be a better place. It's true she may be a gentle soul, but her spirit is of steel and once she's made up her mind about something or decided she's going to do it there's hardly anything that will stop her or get in her way.
  hing that will stop her or get in her way.)
• Sameera Coldrain  + (Sameera Coldrain is a hard person to get t …
  Sameera Coldrain is a hard person to get to know and get close too, especially with how mistrusting she is. She gets very put out when she must socialize with people, though, it has gotten better with the more people she is around. She dislikes socializing so much that instead of a greting she stares at them, though, not directly. She never stares at anyone directly. She does not like to do a lot of talking and is typically quite tactless and blunt. Though, it is hard to tell everything she feels is written in her eyes, on her face, and in her body language. It might be muted but everything she thinks and feels can easily be spotted. She also does not hide the fact she doesn't like people, animals, or being touched. When Sameera talks of something she enjoys she gets very animated and she warms up considerably, showing that once one gets passed her icy, demure, and distant exterior she is a rather intelligent and can be friendly of sorts. Until attention is called to that fact then she shuts down once more. Things to note about Sameera is if someone touches her she goes into panic mode and flips her lid at someone invading her space and she has an extremely violent temper. She finds people and life difficult and weird.
  finds people and life difficult and weird.)
• Sanya Grimhall  + (Sanya Grimhall smiles easily and often, an …
  Sanya Grimhall smiles easily and often, and uses those smiles either to please, engage, or disarm. She's adept at all three and wields passion and inspiration the same way so many in her family do cold steel. It is a foolish thing to assume that she is less precise with those tools, or less deadly. Her moods can seem to shift like quicksilver, and though she can be sunny and charming it takes only one sharp turn to find that laughter fades to temper. Those who know Sanya well describe her as mesmerizing, motivated and exceptionally loyal to those whom she feels have earned it. Family above all.
  he feels have earned it. Family above all.)
• Sapphira Whitehawk  + (Sapphira is a true dreamer and artist. She …
  Sapphira is a true dreamer and artist. She is always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. While her other siblings may be perceived as calm, reserved, or even shy, Sapphira seeks to be a fountain of joy and inspiration. She feels accomplishment in even the smallest of smiles. As a devotee of Limerance, Sapphira is guided by their principles, rather than by logic, excitement, or practicality. She takes her obligations and vows with knight-like seriousness and while she is slow to judge others she does feel profound disappointment when someone she admires fails to keep a promise. She herself is led by purity of her intent, not rewards and punishments. The few spells of depression which befall her often leads to a drought of inspiration, but like the flowers in spring, Sapphira's creativity, altruism and idealism will always come back.
  truism and idealism will always come back.)
• Sapphira Sanna  + (Sapphira is a true dreamer and artist. She …
  Sapphira is a true dreamer and artist. She is always looking for the hint of good in even the worst of people and events, searching for ways to make things better. While her other siblings may be perceived as calm, reserved, or even shy, Sapphira seeks to be a fountain of joy and inspiration. She feels accomplishment in even the smallest of smiles. As a devotee of Limerance, Sapphira is guided by their principles, rather than by logic, excitement, or practicality. She takes her obligations and vows with knight-like seriousness and while she is slow to judge others she does feel profound disappointment when someone she admires fails to keep a promise. She herself is led by purity of her intent, not rewards and punishments. The few spells of depression which befall her often leads to a drought of inspiration, but like the flowers in spring, Sapphira's creativity, altruism and idealism will always come back.
  truism and idealism will always come back.)
• Kaede Starfinder  + (Sarcastic and more than a little bit irrev …
  Sarcastic and more than a little bit irreverent, Kaede is a survivor who meets what life throws at her with the passion that tends to come to those who have nearly lost everything. She's certainly most at home with a ship under her feet or in company with those of her ilk, preferring the company of sailors and the like.
  rring the company of sailors and the like.)
• Sarielle Bisland  + (Sarielle is not one who loses her temper e …
  Sarielle is not one who loses her temper easily, or shows much emotion to anyone not family. Ever does she bear a polite smile and a calm voice. Though, she holds grudges, often for years. She is not really a mean person, just indifferent towards those she doesn't know. One thing to note is she is absolutely loyal and lives by an honor code, though, that honor code might not be the same as what others would consider normal. While she comes off as a calm, serious type there is a side of whimsy to her that usually shows in the games she decides to play with people; whether they know she is toying with them is another story. Her playful side also shows in the artistic things she decides to do.
  in the artistic things she decides to do.)
• Saro Uliveto  + (Saro has an oddly unfinished sort of chara …
  Saro has an oddly unfinished sort of character, not so much in the sense of being incompletely formed, but rather that she's smooth and polished in some ways with unexpected patches of roughness elsewhere, as if a very talented artisan had begun the shaping of her personality but lost interest in the process at critical junctures. She is generally level-headed with a tendency towards the practical, but is often sent off course by a streak of dreamy vision, or loses her temper in a fit of irritability. She's deeply empathetic, yet sharp-tongued on occasion and at times stunningly tactless -- sometimes intentionally so, other times just out of thoughtlessness. She has a strong streak of stubborn persistence, but is prone to bouts of melancholy and doubt that may cause her to suddenly give up at just the moment when she might have achieved success. Nevertheless she has a kind heart, a ready sense of humor, and a soft spot for both animals and children.
  a soft spot for both animals and children.)
• Sarra Cherrane  + (Sarra has always been focused, maybe a lit …
  Sarra has always been focused, maybe a little too focused for her own good. When she sees a goal, she attacks it until things are just right; sometimes this can lead her to feeling a little defeated when things aren't perfect, but her natural thirst for knowledge and her curious nature quickly distracts her from it normally. When she isn't so one-track-minded, she can be incredibly loquacious, enjoying a good drink or game, and laughing easily, as well as enjoying news and gossip more than her share. She is constant trying to be better -- even on things she may already be an expert -- and she will lay her life on the line for her kin.
  will lay her life on the line for her kin.)
• Sasha Valardin  + (Sasha has a big heart with a lot of love t …
  Sasha has a big heart with a lot of love to go around. She seems to be extra aware of other people's feelings and very conscious as to how their emotions are affected by her own and other's behavior. And that can be he downfall, sticking her nose where it doesn't belong, though she will easily back out of confrontation. She also has a tendency to hold grudges for long periods of time.
  to hold grudges for long periods of time.)
• Sasha Sanna  + (Sasha has a big heart with a lot of love t …
  Sasha has a big heart with a lot of love to go around. She seems to be extra aware of other people's feelings and very conscious as to how their emotions are affected by her own and other's behavior. And that can be he downfall, sticking her nose where it doesn't belong, though she will easily back out of confrontation. She also has a tendency to hold grudges for long periods of time.
  to hold grudges for long periods of time.)
• Martino Malvici  + (Saved from a life of martial focus by his …
  Saved from a life of martial focus by his mother, Martino understands the value of an education that is non-traditional to the family. While so many of Malvici are more serious as they go about their business, Martino is not afraid to gladhand and laugh with fellow nobles. He serves the House well, though, and he knows that the Ducal leadership of Malvici has their faith well-placed in him. He is just as at home having a mead with a new friend in a dark bar as he is having a serious discussion of political considerations with someone far above his own station. It is of little secret, though, that he is suspicious of fellow Houses in the Lyceum, a fact he attributes to respect for history rather than a current proof.
  t for history rather than a current proof.)
• Saverio Inverno  + (Saverio seems to be, first and foremost, a …
  Saverio seems to be, first and foremost, an adventurer. He is a firm believer in the philosophy that life is too short, and there is no point in wasting it. He throws himself fully into whatever he is interested in, those his interest changes daily. His curiosity drives him, leaving him restless if he is left in one spot for too long. He isn't afraid of very much, believing that life is also too short for fear, which has served him well in his explorations of the world. He is loyal to those who earn it, but generally looks down on people he feels are wasting their lives with frivolity. To those who know him better, there's an edge of ruthlessness to him and an emotional distance that speaks to a diplomat well aware of the consequences of words, and well prepared to use them as a weapon.
  and well prepared to use them as a weapon.)
• Savio Proscipi  + (Savio struggles with his natural inclinati …
  Savio struggles with his natural inclination to avoid effort and ambition, paired with a new sense of obligation and responsibility to his people. He is subject to mood swings, and has difficulty balancing highs and lows. Although he can be charming and good-humored, he is slow to truly trust others and keenly feels that he is different from other people.
  ls that he is different from other people.)
• Savio Amadeo  + (Savio struggles with his natural inclinati …
  Savio struggles with his natural inclination to avoid effort and ambition, paired with a new sense of obligation and responsibility to his people. He is subject to mood swings, and has difficulty balancing highs and lows. Although he can be charming and good-humored, he is slow to truly trust others and keenly feels that he is different from other people.
  ls that he is different from other people.)
• Zoriah Deepwood  + (Scary, bitter, sexy, cutting, Zoriah is an …
  Scary, bitter, sexy, cutting, Zoriah is an enigma that few even know is there and others thoroughly misunderstand. Zoriah has a sour, venomous disposition with enemies and a sour, venomous, and sweet disposition with friends. Mischievous in a rather dangerous way, often pulling "pranks" that are just a tad too far over the line.
  that are just a tad too far over the line.)
• Scirocco Grimhall  + (Scirocco is charming, humorous, and someti …
  Scirocco is charming, humorous, and sometimes flirtatious, but an acute awareness of the importance of etiquette, tradition and formality prevents him from taking things too far. Like any decent bard he is mellifluously silver-tongued and rather direct in his flamboyant indirectness. Genuinely kind and warm, he is prone to acts of heroics and charity. Like the breeze that is his namesake, he tends toward passionate limerence, especially when on a creative bent. Scirocco is not monofaceted, also exuding a cool, sly, shadowy air of mystery toward those who probe into his personal life or his past too deeply. Vanity prevents him from completely hiding a touch of true darkness from those who know him intimately.
  rkness from those who know him intimately.)
• Valarian Harrow  + (Scoundrel. Combine good looks, confidence, …
  Scoundrel. Combine good looks, confidence, and more charm than is safe, package it with devil-may-care swagger and youthful insouciance, and you have Valarian. As long as things are going his way, he's everyone's best friend, generous friend, genial companion, but there's a certain cruelty to his temper. A pride in his public image that's intolerant of the idea of imperfection.
  's intolerant of the idea of imperfection.)
• Auda Crown  + (Scrappy, spitfire, too mouthy for her own …
  Scrappy, spitfire, too mouthy for her own good. Auda has survived on pure grit and determination, and it's easily seen in bright eyes and guarded postures. She's very, very slow to let people in, but that's not really rare in a city this big. Auda's quick to make acquaintances, of course, but real friends seem few and far between.
  but real friends seem few and far between.)
• Auda Waters  + (Scrappy, spitfire, too mouthy for her own …
  Scrappy, spitfire, too mouthy for her own good. Auda has survived on pure grit and determination, and it's easily seen in bright eyes and guarded postures. She's very, very slow to let people in, but that's not really rare in a city this big. Auda's quick to make acquaintances, of course, but real friends seem few and far between.
  but real friends seem few and far between.)
• Scythia Redreef  + (Scythia's mother always told her that she …
  Scythia's mother always told her that she was pretty, and she taught her how to use that to her advantage. She, like the rest of her kin, can be stubborn and fierce, but she is many other things as well, when it is needed. Some might say that she is a talented actress, and she is, able to cry at the drop of a coin or laugh and inspire laughter with jokes and wit. What is real with Lady Scythia Redreef? That is a question that might never find an answer. She may smile to your face, but always be aware that she might be cutting you to shreds when you're gone.
  be cutting you to shreds when you're gone.)
• Scythia Seliki  + (Scythia's mother always told her that she …
  Scythia's mother always told her that she was pretty, and she taught her how to use that to her advantage. She, like the rest of her kin, can be stubborn and fierce, but she is many other things as well, when it is needed. Some might say that she is a talented actress, and she is, able to cry at the drop of a coin or laugh and inspire laughter with jokes and wit. What is real with Lady Scythia Redreef? That is a question that might never find an answer. She may smile to your face, but always be aware that she might be cutting you to shreds when you're gone.
  be cutting you to shreds when you're gone.)
• Sebastian Pravus  + (Sebastian waxes and wanes from moments of …
  Sebastian waxes and wanes from moments of inspired brilliance to profoundly disinterested lethargic ambivalence. Seemingly erratic, he will obtain a new obsession and pursue that inspiration with a sort of single-minded devotion and intensity. During these periods, he will work obsessively until he has created the vision that drove him, before once more retreating to his general malaise. The artist seems to show the same sort of obsessiveness over people, finding an object of interest and searching for something within that individual, and manipulating them with a deft hand, always searching for something and not quite finding it. He has a cruel faculty for it. No matter how many have been told to avoid getting entangled with the Pravus Lord, he seems to rarely be lacking for attention, or a trail of broken individuals left behind who mutter about his inconsistency and madness. And yet, there are those who have grown close enough to Sebastian to know that there is more to the man than meets the eye, or the reputation.
  man than meets the eye, or the reputation.)
• Seia Ulixes  + (Seia has been raised from her earliest day …
  Seia has been raised from her earliest days to be what the occasion demanded of her. The first books she recalls reading were those on etiquette that her nanny would read to her at night. The first lessons she can remember her tutors giving her were on what was expected of her at the upcoming function, whatever that may be. It was, truth be told, a boring life. Until she started receiving her musical instruction; that's when she was told to find her feelings and let it out. In music, you can skillfully defy the expectations of rules to come up with something beautiful and new. And that is exactly what Seia likes to do: defy expectations when least expected and cause someone to feel genuine emotion.
  and cause someone to feel genuine emotion.)
• Selene Whisper  + (Selene is a woman, made of confidence and …
  Selene is a woman, made of confidence and silken steel, quick to jest or comfort, laugh or shed a perfect tear. Never one to be out of place in any situation, she is both the most genuine and most mysterious woman one could meet. Her moods are as carefully crafted as her clothing, wearing them with the poise and grace one could expect from the premiere courtsean. Rarely aggressive, none would ever ascribe 'weak' to the woman, but her strength occasionally reflects the dangerous core of cold steel within. She knows when to make the double entendre, when to place a comforting hand on the shoulder, and she makes it all look as effortless as a summer breeze. Very few may know the true Selene, but it is very difficult to find a reason to dislike whoever they meet.
  ind a reason to dislike whoever they meet.)
• Baelos Redrain  + (Self-assured, rakish, reckless, brash. Bae …
  Self-assured, rakish, reckless, brash. Baelos strides through life with the confidence afforded by his name and his youth. As quick with a jest as he is with his blade, Baelos seeks fun of all varieties, particularly if it involves trouble. Typically he affects a cool disposition, but his temper is as fiery as any Northman when provoked. That said, he is more often seen slapping backs than exchanging punches.
  en slapping backs than exchanging punches.)
• Sengir Masque  + (Sengir was taught she deserves the best be …
  Sengir was taught she deserves the best because she is the best, and if the gods are good, she will have what she is owed, and if the gods dare to deny her, she will take it anyway! The best clothes, the best ships, the best lovers and the best food, Sengir only has eyes for what is absolutely stellar, and now that she is in Arx, well, she is at the heart of the Compact, where the elite gathers. In a way, even when she lost her ship, she moved up in life, closer than ever to realizing her own potential as a bright star in the skies of Arvani nobility.
  ight star in the skies of Arvani nobility.)
• Sengir  + (Sengir was taught she deserves the best be …
  Sengir was taught she deserves the best because she is the best, and if the gods are good, she will have what she is owed, and if the gods dare to deny her, she will take it anyway! The best clothes, the best ships, the best lovers and the best food, Sengir only has eyes for what is absolutely stellar, and now that she is in Arx, well, she is at the heart of the Compact, where the elite gathers. In a way, even when she lost her ship, she moved up in life, closer than ever to realizing her own potential as a bright star in the skies of Arvani nobility.
  ight star in the skies of Arvani nobility.)
• Bonibel Barleycorn  + (Sensible. Bonibel has always been the prag …
  Sensible. Bonibel has always been the pragmatic sort. Stubborn and quick-witted this young woman can sometimes be abrasive but it's usually out of a lack of time more than it is a lack of patience. A hard life as a Prodigal and living in the Lowers has tempered her over time making her slow to anger and wields a glass-half-full view of the world. She just doesn't have the time for sulking.
  he just doesn't have the time for sulking.)
• Evelin Starborn  + (Sensual, wry, cunning and playfully wicked …
  Sensual, wry, cunning and playfully wicked, this woman is intelligent yet whimsical. She comes off as dreamy and a tad carefree. She is the passionate, emotional sort, and can be stubborn. Especially when she wants something; then the fires of the stars blazes deep within her heart, shining bright in her eyes.
  hin her heart, shining bright in her eyes.)
• Serafine Velenosa  + (Serafine is fearless. She doesn't care wha …
  Serafine is fearless. She doesn't care what anyone truly thinks of her and doesn't care where a person comes from. Are you true to yourself? You aren't hurting anyone (that doesn't deserve it)? Well alright then. Mischievious, trouble. At times volatile, at other times, she is the still waters of a millpond. Not above kicking open doors or causing a little chaos because, honestly, sometimes it's just necessary. Always interested in fun, should the mood permit. Dislikes the selfish parts of nobility. Adores the genuine relief in a hard day's work.
  s the genuine relief in a hard day's work.)
• Seren Walker  + (Seren's personality is usually split along …
  Seren's personality is usually split along one of three ways: happy, curious, and focused. Few are the times when a stranger has not been greeted with the warmth of Seren's smile. She's not always bubbly or even exuberant, but there's a level of joy that simmers just beneath the surface, constantly infecting her features with the light of real warmth. And you know those people that take in strays? Be they pets or neighbors? Yeah, she's one of those people. But don't cross her with a deal made in bad faith or it becomes all storm clouds and lightning and threats of Ravashari curses.
  lightning and threats of Ravashari curses.)
• Saedrus Cicisbeo  + (Serenity becomes Saedrus; he is oft as tra …
  Serenity becomes Saedrus; he is oft as tranquil as the mirror shine of an undisturbed lake. Not to say he is without passion, merely knows there is a time and place for such things. He is seldom brought to ire or malicious in word or action and in spite of being softly spoken Saedrus never lacks conviction nor shies from calling a spade anything other than what it is. Astute yet willing to admit to a lack of understanding in some topics he is always eager to learn, or to ask, but this eagerness can fuel a wicked curiosity for which he must stride along a fine line of decorum, never going so far to appear intrusive. Compassion comes easily to Saedrus and his loyalty is fierce. No matter the need he is willing to do almost anything to brighten another's day, bring about a smile or relieve some small burden if he is able. He is an attentive sounding board, an empathic ear and if needed simply company to enjoy wine and conversation with.
  mpany to enjoy wine and conversation with.)
• Fredrik Redtyde  + (Serious and driven, Fredrik is not a man t …
  Serious and driven, Fredrik is not a man to leap into any situation without first examining any angle and plotting his course carefully. This does not mean he is not personable, of course! He has not survived as a roaming merchant by being frigid or obtuse, and has a warm smile and ready handshake to reflect that. But a look into his eyes shows the trauma of many years of loss, and he often defaults to serious examination and thought, rather than whimsy or dreaming.
  d thought, rather than whimsy or dreaming.)
• Anze Redrain  + (Serious and jovial, warrior and jester. Tr …
  Serious and jovial, warrior and jester. Trying to find a way to smile through everything can be hard, but Anze tries. He's a warrior first and foremost, a man of the blade who's no stranger to the harsh lands of the north but he tries to balance that with a lot of smiles and good natured living. When not wielding a blade it's best to not think about what that blade is used for, and so Anze doesn't, leaving that to those times he does have to pick up the blade. And then the smiles stop.
  ck up the blade. And then the smiles stop.)
• Anze Malvici  + (Serious and jovial, warrior and jester. Tr …
  Serious and jovial, warrior and jester. Trying to find a way to smile through everything can be hard, but Anze tries. He's a warrior first and foremost, a man of the blade who's no stranger to the harsh lands of the north but he tries to balance that with a lot of smiles and good natured living. When not wielding a blade it's best to not think about what that blade is used for, and so Anze doesn't, leaving that to those times he does have to pick up the blade. And then the smiles stop.
  ck up the blade. And then the smiles stop.)
• Faye Ruger  + (Serious, determined, relentless. Scary. Al …
  Serious, determined, relentless. Scary. All are descriptors one might hear about Faye, asking her friends and coworkers. It's true, her upbringing at the hands of the man who was Master of Questions of the investigation instilled in her values somewhat...different from most girls. She is stoic and composed, an accomplished actress in many ways. While she doesn't take anyone at face value, she DOES believe in the inherent good of people, and has a fierce, compassionate heart. Faye is a woman who takes full responsibility for her actions and their effects - she says she can't bemoan her life when she made the choice to put on the mantle. To take up the bow. Any guilt she feels is a burden she willingly carries, so that the innocent never have to. With her friends, she is known to show a sense of humor dry and acidic. She sugarcoats nothing, and is just as blunt and demanding with them as she is with herself, but there's nothing she wouldn't do to protect them.
  s nothing she wouldn't do to protect them.)
• Seth Steelhart  + (Seth's the son of the Chillhearted, one of …
  Seth's the son of the Chillhearted, one of the most storied swordsmen in the Oathlands. He's of noble blood, knows it, and if there's a commoner around, he'll be certain they know it as well. Every one of his successes is met with considerable acknowledgement on his part, and should someone do better then Seth, there's always some reason why, imagined or otherwise. Every failure is taken very poorly, Seth's known to sulk. Even when he isn't sulking, Seth's brooding is infamous. Despite this, Seth is fiercely loyal to anyone who sees him as a friend or lover, but is slow to trust that anyone truly likes him.
  slow to trust that anyone truly likes him.)
• Seymour Oak  + (Seymour is a bit of a shark. He is happy t …
  Seymour is a bit of a shark. He is happy to meet people but never offers anything without of an expectation of something in return. He is fine with win win scenarios and tries to encourage them, especially if he wins more than everyone else. To that end he'll be friendly as can be. He dislikes anything that isn't going to result in some sort of profit. Marriage especially, ever since his divorce.
  rriage especially, ever since his divorce.)
• Shade Ulbran  + (Shade Ulbran has never been kind, generous …
  Shade Ulbran has never been kind, generous or indulgent. What she lacks in a gentle touch, she has instead made up for with an iron will, a fighter's will, forged by the hardships and the trials of her life. She is clever and dangerous, but the necessities and responsibilities of Boroughs leadership have since tempered the wild cruelties of youth (and she enjoyed more than her fair share of wild cruelties, to be certain). She is lovely by one turn, deadly by another. She is stubborn and commanding; she has a dark sense of humor and she is much too blunt with her words. But dark humor and blunt words cannot hide her love for the Lower Boroughs, and though she is no saint, she is nevertheless a fierce protector to her people -- and her interests.
  tector to her people -- and her interests.)
• Shadow Unknown  + (Shadow as some call him and Tiny to others …
  Shadow as some call him and Tiny to others is equal parts quiet and boisterous. The man drifting from one extreme to the other as he watches the world around him. A certain innocence holding to his gaze and awe when confronted with some wonders of the city and absolute horror with others. Coming from the mountains he is not used to most social niceties and seems to be a stranger when it comes to such activities and things which can lead to misunderstandings and trouble in the worse of instances or to rather humerous ends in the best of them.
  rather humerous ends in the best of them.)
• Shard Crown  + (Shard is not someone who makes friends eas …
  Shard is not someone who makes friends easily. She's often dour, and given to biting sarcasm when not being overly serious. While she's not lacking for a sense of humor, it's often sharp and unpleasant. That said, her loyalty to the Valorous Few has not been in question since signing on, and she's been a diligent soldier, if not necessarily the most pleasant of fighting companions. While she has her own, often small and private set of principles, Shard is largely an open pragmatist in how she behaves and how she operates, something that typically serves her well in her line of work.
  cally serves her well in her line of work.)
• Needle Ulbran  + (Sharp as the implement she's named for, Ne …
  Sharp as the implement she's named for, Needle is very much a go-getter with an eye on the prize. Smart and quick on the uptake, she's one of the Ulbran Family's up-and-coming youngsters - although navigating the line between up-and-coming youngster and threat to those above is always a tricky prospect, a fact of which she's well aware.
  rospect, a fact of which she's well aware.)
• Eshken Greenblood  + (Sharp tongued, dry toned, and perceptive. …
  Sharp tongued, dry toned, and perceptive. Eshken is a man of sarcastic bent. He is not unkind just no nonsense and lacking in patience for foolishness. Generally well meaning in the things that he does, and willing to help others in need. He's straight forward and efficient. He's not necessarily an overly cheerful man but neither is he particularly melancholy. He's steadfast, grounded, and very pragmatic.
  s steadfast, grounded, and very pragmatic.)
• Mira Artiglio  + (Sharp, quick, and well-versed when it come …
  Sharp, quick, and well-versed when it comes to law and obscure lore, Mira is very much a bookworm and it shows in nearly every other social interaction. Shy, nervous, and a bit awkward when not arguing a case, she can, however, be quite the spitfire if provoked, though!
  be quite the spitfire if provoked, though!)
• Shazza Sedna  + (Shazza was raised to believe that ambition …
  Shazza was raised to believe that ambition is a good thing, and ambition is definitely amongst the list of words that may be found when describing her. But she learned good ethics right alongside the rules of supply and demand, and that while cheating someone might make a quick profit, in the long run it does more harm than good. She was learning how to dive for pearls practically before she could walk, as all of the children in her family do, so she's not soft, but more to the point, she's clever, quick-witted, and has an eye for detail, whether it's the quality of a pearl, or a column of figures. She shares her family's dream of becoming pearl suppliers known all across Arvum, and considers the success of this effort to be a mark of her own personal success as well, should she manage t help accomplish it. Pearlspire and Deepwood have both been incredibly good to her family, and she knows it.
  ibly good to her family, and she knows it.)
• Alheri Deepwood  + (She cares. She really does. It's just th …
  She cares. She really does. It's just that reality is disappointing. You talk to someone and there's a flaw in their plan and you're either complicit because you say nothing or a naysayer if you do. Someone's dress is beautiful but a stitch was dropped and that gemstone is just a fraction misaligned and you know they'll laugh at her if you say nothing. Far better to help out. Of course, people are never grateful. They'd rather be laughed at by a thousand behind their backs than told they were wrong to their face. So she takes the brunt of that. It's a heavy burden. And somewhere along the way she started to like it.
  here along the way she started to like it.)
• Reigna Steelhart  + (She exudes a quiet competence, a calm sere …
  She exudes a quiet competence, a calm serenity that seems to defy one to try to shake it. Given the precarious nature of her upbringing, Reigna often sought comfort in the stories of the past, and so it was only natural that she should seek to devote herself to Vellichor. There is a great comfort found in the order of scholarly thought, the rejection of the chaos that comes with emotion. That is not to say she is entirely cold, the occasional flashes of temper hint at a depth of emotion within her that rarely sees the light of day.
  hin her that rarely sees the light of day.)
• Sierra Malvici  + (She is a cheerful and flirty woman that ha …
  She is a cheerful and flirty woman that has quite the temper. She tends towards liking everyone, even those considered the worst of the worst. She goes into meeting people with the firm belief they will be friends for life, whether it is true or not. She is always happy to meet new people. While she might be friendly and kind to everyone, she always has something about her that indicates she has something to hide despite that, there is something about her that indicates she can be trusted with even the deepest of secrets. It as if she only trusts most people to a certain point. For Sierra, family comes first. When her temper goes of it burns hot and when it dies down, she often has a feeling of guilt for the things she said and did in her fit of temper.
  ngs she said and did in her fit of temper.)
• Zyanya Lir  + (She is a poet with a poet's vagaries. When …
  She is a poet with a poet's vagaries. When piqued by interest and pricked by curiosity, she is the running brook carrying thoughts like sun-sparks on water. When not, Zyanya is the willow: soft with grace, deeply rooted, songs turned inward. There is patience here and a dignity born of decades of training.
  and a dignity born of decades of training.)
• Lyiana Averdeen  + (She is a soft-spoken woman with an eye for …
  She is a soft-spoken woman with an eye for detail, especially when working with a piece of clothing. Her demeanor could be described as kind and almost submissive, but she is often mistaken for such do to her soft vocal range. She has a goal of owning her own tailoring shop when she has enough money, but for now, she is working for whomever she can find. Her most outward traits are the constant smile which seems to grace her lips, and the way she will often tap her fingers on her thigh as she observes the world around her, often doing that without realizing it. She has a temper, though it's often hidden under a layer of carefully controlled emotions, though it will often emerge when she is tired or not feeling her best.
  when she is tired or not feeling her best.)
• Volta none  + (She is a very forwarding person, positive …
  She is a very forwarding person, positive and ready to act in her constant search of making her own general situation as better as posible. Yet she is conscious about her own place in the world and her limits and lacks of resources of all kinds. Sometimes she turns somewhat defeatist. She tries to stand in the "right" path as much as posible, but has no remorses if the situation asks for something different.
  he situation asks for something different.)
• Hali Harvey  + (She is bold. She is strong. She is sure. M …
  She is bold. She is strong. She is sure. Maybe just a touch cocky when her feet are on the deck of a ship. Fierce to the point of frightening when focused on a task. She can be a little intimdating. Hali just LOVES a good and juicy rumor. What sailor doesn't when you're usually stuck at sea for weeks at a time. But oh the sea she calls, and more than anything Hali loves the sea. Even better? When she gets to sail -and- explore. Ever curious for new adventures, it's what brought her to the life of a mercenary on the seas.
  er to the life of a mercenary on the seas.)
• Eleanor Allenatore  + (She is cheerful and chipper. She is a morn …
  She is cheerful and chipper. She is a morning person. She is certain that tomorrow will be better than today, and she is sure that if it isn't, it's because she just didn't try hard enough and she'll do a better job next time. It would be off-putting, except that she is also unfailingly kind, and she tries so hard and is so very earnest that the more cynical around her catch themselves smiling and find themselves hoping she's right about what tomorrow brings.
  ng she's right about what tomorrow brings.)
• Eliza Lavann  + (She is curious to a fault, even when prude …
  She is curious to a fault, even when prudence or discretion would seem to advise against it. There is a hunger for new things in her that can at times amount to obsession: new knowledge first and foremost, but also new experiences, new perspectives on life. Experience has taught her a degree of caution by now, but her adventuresome spirit is still likely to land her in trouble.
  it is still likely to land her in trouble.)
• Rikako Tyde  + (She is friendly, but doesn't have any supe …
  She is friendly, but doesn't have any super close friends for she often wanders to her next adventure and leaves them behind. While talkative normally, she can be quiet and absorbed when she is trying to do a task. She struggles with discipline and can be rebellious as she never had a strong authority in her life.
  never had a strong authority in her life.)
• Danae Russo  + (She is known amongst the troops for being …
  She is known amongst the troops for being a bit of a hard ass. A smile is one of the rarest things you can see from Danae. She is tough and expects no less than perfection from the soldiers directly under her in the chain of command. Despite this she is well respected amongst the soldiers. She has earned it with over a decade of service in the military. How ever most of her more legendary exploits have gone unnoticed up until this point, as she has always waved off awards and praise, stating "It is my job, I just happen to be good at it." On the field of battle she is known as the exact person you want to show up when you need back up, and the last person you want showing up if you are the enemy. Some of the soldiers refer to her as the armies 'Mom' (but never to her face) because of the way she always takes care of those who need it, and how she rarely gets mad at people, she just gets disappointed.
  mad at people, she just gets disappointed.)
• Elise Whisper  + (She is not exactly talkative, but she isn' …
  She is not exactly talkative, but she isn't exactly reserved. She knows exactly how much to talk, and when to. She is well versed in the ettiquete of many social strata, so she does a great job of fitting in, in just about every situation. She knows all the right things to say, and to whom to say them. She finds it easy to work her way in to any conversation.
  sy to work her way in to any conversation.)
• Rawen Redrain  + (She is often described as being very passi …
  She is often described as being very passionate about the topics she decides to take up in her research and compassionate towards others.However, she is often rather shy and prefers to just observe people more than approach for communication, unless it is about something that peaks her interest. She is quick to open up to those she feels comfortable but is known to sometimes have a minor temper and seems obsessed about colors.
  or temper and seems obsessed about colors.)
• Malena Black  + (She is quite a kind woman, and will often …
  She is quite a kind woman, and will often assist people that need it. While she can be aloof when in her thoughts, she is bright and engaged when talking about her chosen craft. She often experiments with different things, and is meticulous in her approach. She tends to see the glass as half full, even when life takes a darker turn. She tends to keep opinions to herself unless asked and then her brutal honesty can sometimes be surprising if they're used to her gentle disposition.
  if they're used to her gentle disposition.)
• Emily Deepwood  + (She is restless. There is something frenet …
  She is restless. There is something frenetic about her even when she is sitting still, as though she can't wait to be off and moving again. When she speaks she speaks quickly, and jumps from topic to topic as though one is never enough for her to focus on in a single moment in time. When she doesn't speak she is taking in her surroundings, cataloguing everything and saving it for later. Perceptive and intelligent, not much slips by her notice. And though it can be charming, her split focus and interest in everything makes her a little excitable and a little impatient.
  a little excitable and a little impatient.)
• Skatha Culler  + (She listens more than she speaks, watching …
  She listens more than she speaks, watching with those keen gray eyes. When she acts, it's decisively with no hesitation. She is reserved in interactions with others, staying remote from those around - a wall erected, but to what end? To keep what is outside out or to keep what's inside in? She is pious, honoring the Thirteenth before all other gods. It is a worship whose facets suit the life she has chosen.
  whose facets suit the life she has chosen.)
• Amorria Arterius  + (She would much rather be sitting away from …
  She would much rather be sitting away from the center of a crowd in most situations, preferring to simply observe other's interactions. Hopelessly curious, she can't help but openly follow most conversations within earshot, no matter what the subject is. Borderline temperamental, her emotional path can switch rather quickly once triggered to do so, and there may be little indication when that mood-swing may happen. Often, she has a hard time relating to some people, her social skills not being completely developed and her imagination carrying more weight than what her eyes see plainly.
  ore weight than what her eyes see plainly.)
• Branwen Stormfeather  + (She would much rather surround herself wit …
  She would much rather surround herself with nature and animals then with people. But, feeling that the spirits need her to help her fellow humans, Branwen reluctantly seeks out venues where she can offer her assistance to those in need. If there is an animal in distress that she can help, all the better. She comes across as quiet, but stubborn. And sometimes off in her own little world, though if one were to ask her a question she would surprise them with a detailed response. Whatever else may be happening around her though, she tries to be thoughtful and thorough, even when she has no wisdom to offer.
  ugh, even when she has no wisdom to offer.)
• Violet Marjawn  + (She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade …
  She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade officer usually is when doing her job. It's what's expected, and Violet makes no apologies for being professional. Off duty, she's a bit less disciplined... but she prefers order to her life in and out of uniform and it shows. Despite all of this, she still has some feminine charm when she puts her mind to it.
  minine charm when she puts her mind to it.)
• Violet Sandreef  + (She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade …
  She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade officer usually is when doing her job. It's what's expected, and Violet makes no apologies for being professional. Off duty, she's a bit less disciplined... but she prefers order to her life in and out of uniform and it shows. Despite all of this, she still has some feminine charm when she puts her mind to it.
  minine charm when she puts her mind to it.)
• Violet Farwatch  + (She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade …
  She's as disciplined as any Crimson Blade officer usually is when doing her job. It's what's expected, and Violet makes no apologies for being professional. Off duty, she's a bit less disciplined... but she prefers order to her life in and out of uniform and it shows. Despite all of this, she still has some feminine charm when she puts her mind to it.
  minine charm when she puts her mind to it.)
• Sen'azala  + (She's intense. Not always, of course, but …
  She's intense. Not always, of course, but frequently enough that it's a single word that encompasses her quite well, even when she's seemingly relaxed. Her temper is hot or cold, and nothing in-between, but even when she doesn't appear to be angry, even when she seems calm and relaxed, even content, there is something just beneath the surface that gives off the faintest impression of danger. The slightest sense that regardless of how openly angry she may become, she's holding back something infinitely more.
  's holding back something infinitely more.)
• Sen'azala Venandi  + (She's intense. Not always, of course, but …
  She's intense. Not always, of course, but frequently enough that it's a single word that encompasses her quite well, even when she's seemingly relaxed. Her temper is hot or cold, and nothing in-between, but even when she doesn't appear to be angry, even when she seems calm and relaxed, even content, there is something just beneath the surface that gives off the faintest impression of danger. The slightest sense that regardless of how openly angry she may become, she's holding back something infinitely more.
  's holding back something infinitely more.)
• Ashlyn Velenosa  + (She's laced with curiosity and mystery. In …
  She's laced with curiosity and mystery. Intrigued by the unknown and by nature. She is kind and open to those she meets, learning from others and offers insight in return. She is mysterious and always apt to hear the tales of others as she determines a way to work her way up through society. She is drawn to lore and secrets. Quiet and perhaps a bit strange and doesn't seem inclined to call herself better than others.
  clined to call herself better than others.)
• Dianara Whisper  + (She's never been the life of the party, bu …
  She's never been the life of the party, but Dianara is the Whisper one seeks out if they desire pleasant conversation over a drink at said party. Hers is a way of languid kindness and warmth with little that seems to make her excited or out of sorts. Her companions and students would swear they've never seen her lose her temper. She seems to drift through the world as if propelled by a gentle breeze, unperturbed and unbothered by struggle and strife but willing to assist where she can.
  trife but willing to assist where she can.)
• Stygia Ulbran  + (She's quiet, calculating, and it's rumored …
  She's quiet, calculating, and it's rumored that she has absolutely no sense of humor. She has erected a high wall around her, remaining remote and cool for the most part but she is known to have a red-hot temper. Assertive and brutally honest to a fault, she never minces her words or dresses them up fancily and brooks no guff.
  resses them up fancily and brooks no guff.)
• Thesbe Aryn  + (She's the silent partner in their twin duo …
  She's the silent partner in their twin duo. She lets her sister flirt and talk while she assesses. Her careful demeanor lends to holding back rather than rushing forward. She is the level-headed one out of the duo. She takes care of her sister's costumes. Making sure that everything is just right. And don't mess with either of them because this young woman has a staff that's brutally efficient at knocking down her foes.
  tally efficient at knocking down her foes.)
• Cydra Corroda  + (She's usually calm and polite toward every …
  She's usually calm and polite toward everyone that hasn't gotten on her bad side. She frequently makes puns at inappropriate times, and is completely shameless about them. It's usually difficult to get her to open up, closing herself off socially, but she's practical and bold in other situations despite how reserved she is - bleeding in to headstrong and stubborn.
  - bleeding in to headstrong and stubborn.)
• Sheena Coldrain  + (Sheena is a very timid and shy creature. S …
  Sheena is a very timid and shy creature. She is easily flustered and prefers to hide herself behind someone or something that she is comfortable with. She is easily startled and when facing someone new she is like a dear caught in headlights. However, despite her reserved nature she is very kind and will often give the shirt off her back to someone in need. When people are under threat by a being that can hear she gets very talkative and bold, using her words to try and talk the being down and not harm. Sometimes her words are just so convincing in the sweet gentleness of her insisting the being does not want to cause harm.
  ing the being does not want to cause harm.)
• Ashlyn Velenosa/Reflection  + (She’s laced with curiosity and mystery. In …
  She’s laced with curiosity and mystery. Intrigued by the unknown and by nature. She is kind and open to those she meets, learning from others and offers insight in return. She is mysterious and always apt to hear the tales of others as she calculates a way to work her way up through society. She is drawn to lore and secrets. Quiet and perhaps a bit strange and doesn’t seem inclined to call herself better than others. She is kind by nature and ready to aid or defend those she cares about.
  dy to aid or defend those she cares about.)
• Zebulon Igniseri  + (Shit happens. Usually to Zebulon. He's dev …
  Shit happens. Usually to Zebulon. He's developed a certain sense of beleaguered resignation about this suffering. He's got the worst luck in the world. Everything he earns, he earns by dint of hard work and keeping his head down. He has a good sense of humor and a finely honed sense of the ridiculous, because he needs it. He likes parties and being entertained and he enjoys people socially but has a general sense of certain doom that follows him whenever nothing bad has happened to him in awhile that can occasionally make him a bit of a downer.
  n occasionally make him a bit of a downer.)
• Zebulon Whitewake  + (Shit happens. Usually to Zebulon. He's dev …
  Shit happens. Usually to Zebulon. He's developed a certain sense of beleaguered resignation about this suffering. He's got the worst luck in the world. Everything he earns, he earns by dint of hard work and keeping his head down. He has a good sense of humor and a finely honed sense of the ridiculous, because he needs it. He likes parties and being entertained and he enjoys people socially but has a general sense of certain doom that follows him whenever nothing bad has happened to him in awhile that can occasionally make him a bit of a downer.
  n occasionally make him a bit of a downer.)
• Shreve Tyde  + (Shreve frequently hears the word 'cruel' t …
  Shreve frequently hears the word 'cruel' to describe him, but that's not quite right. He doesn't have the sort of wanton sadism that can be found among some of the confessors and inquisitors that he oversees as Master of Questions. He simply is supremely indifferent to the sort of suffering he inflicts as a matter of course by his office and would mock (and probably dispose of) any idealist that attempts reform. It is all about power to him, no more and no less, and nothing else matters at all.
  no less, and nothing else matters at all.)
• Shrike none  + (Shrike most commonly projects a feeling of restlessness and friendly energy.)
• Gregori Volkov  + (Shy but not too badly, this young lord typ …
  Shy but not too badly, this young lord typically prefers spending his time within his books. He fumbles a little bit when dealing with things he isn't use to but he can recover quickly enough. Having quite the eager mind, he is more open when discussing his research and his passion for languages. And the more he opens up, the more charming he is.
  more he opens up, the more charming he is.)
• Oswyn Spencer  + (Shy for his entire childhood and the first …
  Shy for his entire childhood and the first part of adulthood, Oswyn has since become less awkward. Quiet and unassuming, he's good at at blending into the background. As an instructor he is much more confident. Humble and genuine, Oswyn has always been very earnest. He tries to treat everyone with the same compassionate attentiveness. A gentle and polite man, Oswyn does have a wry sense of humour and a talent for sarcasm. While he may be quiet, he gives the impression of someone always thinking.
  the impression of someone always thinking.)
• Charlaine Blanchard  + (Shy, kind-hearted and introverted Charlain …
  Shy, kind-hearted and introverted Charlaine is far more interested in the idealized world of fantasy, epic tales and bard songs than the drab reality of politics. She'd think that would let her stay out of trouble, but it seems like the cold world won't really just leave her be to her beloved stories however much she'd want to avoid arguments. Though, because of that same passion for literature, Lady Charlaine Blanchard can reveal a sharply incisive mind and a deep well of passion on the rare subject that truly captivates her interest and drags her back to reality.
  er interest and drags her back to reality.)
• Charlaine Moore  + (Shy, kind-hearted and introverted Charlain …
  Shy, kind-hearted and introverted Charlaine is far more interested in the idealized world of fantasy, epic tales and bard songs than the drab reality of politics. She'd think that would let her stay out of trouble, but it seems like the cold world won't really just leave her be to her beloved stories however much she'd want to avoid arguments. Though, because of that same passion for literature, Lady Charlaine Blanchard can reveal a sharply incisive mind and a deep well of passion on the rare subject that truly captivates her interest and drags her back to reality.
  er interest and drags her back to reality.)
• Siegward Oberlander  + (Siegward takes to life with a frightening …
  Siegward takes to life with a frightening carefreeness that often puts him at odds with the more rigid counterparts of his career in conflict. He enjoys to slob through things and does everything in his own time, appearing often late or disinterested in most affairs he's associated with- including conversation. This untroubled demeanor, however, hides a man dangerously coordinated at his craft. His are eyes that fire and horror have seen, like any who have seen combat can attest, yet they offer more warmth than cold and mellow friendliness than inflexible stiffness. Still, there's a grim resolution to his being and a zeal that's present when topics brush either his duty to the Compact or its people therein contained. Sieg is slow to anger and indifferent to pride, associating little of his defining self to each. That's not to say he lacks in the latter but simply humbles himself to all situations with a down-to-Arvum approach product of his upbringing.
  -Arvum approach product of his upbringing.)
• Sienna Malvici  + (Sienna has charm and grace but there is so …
  Sienna has charm and grace but there is something unsettling about her. She always has a kind word for those around her and is quick to get involved with charities. Everything about her seems like the 'perfect' noble. She does not seem to be the smartest of people, though. Sienna might be kind and giving but she is also very ruthless. She shows no mercy to those that get on her bad side. Sometimes she takes her grudge holding and retaliations too far.
  r grudge holding and retaliations too far.)
• Sigismund Ulbran  + (Sigismund is a social man. Indeed, one mig …
  Sigismund is a social man. Indeed, one might even consider him a downright pleasant and charming man, ever willing to sing, laugh, smile, joke and really just have a merry good time. Of course, that perception is somewhat changed when one is confronted with his singing, laughter and smile in the midst of battle. Even after a lifetime of violence, he embraces it with the same lust and vigour as in his youth. Yet while those who incur his wrath or the one of Ulbran have reason to decry him as a monster, a kinder and steadfast face is shown to those he cares for, be they family, friends, or those he chooses to take under his wing for reasons sometimes only known to him. Though violence and viciousness have long since made his name, a Ulbran through and through, hidden depths lurk behind blue eyes who've seen much.
  hs lurk behind blue eyes who've seen much.)
• Silas Mercier  + (Silas is a man who rarely changes, and one …
  Silas is a man who rarely changes, and one liable to keep a cool head under tense situations. He is more diplomatic than aggressive, and seems to have a good sense of when his sarcasm may cut too sharp. That is, unless he WANTS it to be sharp; then there are few around more capable of verbally tearing someone apart. He likes a good drink and the company of those who share his interests, and occasionally those who do not. He gets a rush out of any sort of competition, whether it be a simple card game or an intense sparring match. Occasionally, when a brooding mood strikes him, he will withdraw from his loved ones and seek the solitude of the woods or the empty streets of the city so he may recharge.
  ty streets of the city so he may recharge.)
• Jalal Whisper  + (Silence. Perhaps the most shocking thing a …
  Silence. Perhaps the most shocking thing about one so capable of turning heads and grabbing the attention of all within a room is the way this man simply doesn't speak. Not that he isn't capable of speech, quite the contrary. Mincing words simply doesn't seem to appeal, unless when absolutely necessary, and even then he declines to use more than the very minimum. Instead, he allows his actions to speak for him. After all, as the saying goes; actions speak louder than words. And his every one is carefully measured, weighed, then carried out to its fullest potential in often mysterious ways that could confound and perplex those who aren't privy to the inner workings of his mind.
  t privy to the inner workings of his mind.)
• Alessia Mazetti  + (Silk over steel. As tired as the trope may …
  Silk over steel. As tired as the trope may be, and Alessia admits that it is tired, it is nevertheless an appropriate descriptor. Rather than immediately meet opposition with brute force, she prefers to win both friends and enemies over with her charisma, subtle wit, and cultured Lycene refinement. That said, there comes a time when none of those things are the right tool to reach for...
  things are the right tool to reach for...)
• Silvana Fidante  + (Silvana is a kind person, until it puts he …
  Silvana is a kind person, until it puts her at risk. To her, no one is more important than herself. She believes all should look out for number 1: theirself. This doesn’t mean she is cold hearted or cruel. It just means she backs away from things she believes she will suffer worse consequences for helping someone than if she didn’t. She can actually be very sweet and affectionate with people. Those that interest her she is very flirty with and isn’t shy about indicating what she wants from them. Being tactful or subtle is more or less based on her whim and whether she believes the situation calls for it. Those who use rumors and listen to rumors as a way to ‘know’ people earn Silvana despise. She is not afraid to express her disdain for those who give truth to rumors without confirming the facts. This can make her seem pretty harsh and brash.
  can make her seem pretty harsh and brash.)
• Silvio Velenosa  + (Silvio is so warm, so smooth, so elegant, …
  Silvio is so warm, so smooth, so elegant, and his charm is so complete that even though it's impossible not to suspect someone so very Lycene of scheming something, it's almost impossible not to like him anyway. He is a natural social tactician as well as a student of social strategy. Elusive, bright, and beautiful, he has it all in one package, and he is very well aware. Subtle, witty, luringly flirtatious to all comers of whatever gender whether he is serious or not, he's very difficult to pin down, slipping away from commitments with as much flair as he slips into his tailoring (the very best, always).
  nto his tailoring (the very best, always).)
• Silvio Rubino-Zaffria  + (Silvio is so warm, so smooth, so elegant, …
  Silvio is so warm, so smooth, so elegant, and his charm is so complete that even though it's impossible not to suspect someone so very Lycene of scheming something, it's almost impossible not to like him anyway. He is a natural social tactician as well as a student of social strategy. Elusive, bright, and beautiful, he has it all in one package, and he is very well aware. Subtle, witty, luringly flirtatious to all comers of whatever gender whether he is serious or not, he's very difficult to pin down, slipping away from commitments with as much flair as he slips into his tailoring (the very best, always).
  nto his tailoring (the very best, always).)
• Simon Hillock  + (Simon is a self-made man - which means, un …
  Simon is a self-made man - which means, unfortunately, he's not yet made all that much of himself. He's the sort of guy that drinks on the silver of 'friends' he only sees in pubs, regaling them with stories of his childhood, his travels, his adventures with his mercenary company, and any number of exaggerated and unbelievable circumstances his mouth has gotten him into (or out of). How true any of these stories are is not only up for debate, but entirely beside the point, if one asks Simon. He's personable and friendly, and compassionate enough to prefer nonviolent solutions whenever possible - whether it's by persuasion, compromise, manipulation or blackmail. Whatever keeps the party from ending in bloodshed and jail hangovers, it's got Simon's vote.
  and jail hangovers, it's got Simon's vote.)
• Meabh Clearlake  + (Since a young age there has always been a …
  Since a young age there has always been a bit of ferality to Meabh, as well as a touch of wanderlust and curiosity of the world. Rough and tumble, quick to anger, but endearingly compassionate to those she cares for. Fiercely loyal, and passionate about her beliefs, and her family. And oft stubborn to boot. When needed she can be surprisingly charming, and carry a commanding presence about herself.
  carry a commanding presence about herself.)
• Darren Redrain  + (Since the loss of his father, Darren has t …
  Since the loss of his father, Darren has tried to walk a line between two worlds. Among his people, the young high lord will drink, and fight, and hunt as well as any might expect from a lord of the North. Walking through the streets of Arx, he can conduct himself with the charm and subtlety of southern nobility, observing the courtly niceties as well as a Grayson prince. He may do it ably, but without any particular enthusiasm, being polite but withdrawn in his affairs, without the easy familiarity that some may expect from unrestrained Northerners. The young prince will often listen calmly and reasonably to two sides of a debate, making judgments without rancor, and often keeps his own counsel. Although his siblings may sometimes be called brash or wild, none have ever said that of Darren.
  wild, none have ever said that of Darren.)
• Sinclair Melaeris  + (Sinclair is very confidant in public outin …
  Sinclair is very confidant in public outings always talking and ensuring the right palms are greased and the right game is played. Seemingly unflappable he strolls into every situation with the air of someone far above his rank but this is a very conscience decision on his part. When alone he grows very introspective and tries to work and get his brain to stop thinking about the dark things he thinks of when alone.
  t the dark things he thinks of when alone.)
• Ralston Honor  + (Sir Ralston walks the razor's edge between …
  Sir Ralston walks the razor's edge between respectability and disrepute with a laugh and a smile. He knows full well that as just another illegitimate child of a minor noble that he'll never hold the esteem of his betters, but it never seems to trouble him unduly. He's driven and ambitious but shows no bitterness at his station in life, instead laughing off most of the hardships and approaching problems with a disarming affability that's served him well in the Iron Guard.
  that's served him well in the Iron Guard.)
• Stanley Cooper  + (Sir Stanley is one of those more-or-less u …
  Sir Stanley is one of those more-or-less unhurried people who mostly watches the world go by and gossips while he's at it - although he has learned to keep the topics of gossip to where they're appropriate. What happened in the marketplace is fair game, but the man who visits the Knight-Sergeant when he's off shift, that's for King's Own ears only. His nature, sharing the things he knows, makes him something of a teacher - and, perhaps a legacy of his youth, he's very good at working out what's a genuine emergency and what isn't, and sees no reason to stir himself for someone else's lack of planning.
  mself for someone else's lack of planning.)
• Taranis Grayhope  + (Sir Taranis is one of those irritating peo …
  Sir Taranis is one of those irritating people who greets every piece of news with a smile - on the surface, at least. There's been an attack of shavs? Smile. His horse ran away? Smile. The Palace is on fire? Smile. Taranis finds humour in even the most dire situations, without a care for how others might feel about it. As such, he's usually a boost to morale in the direst circumstances, even if that is because after the fight to see who gets to throttle him, whatever's coming can't be that bad. While he might seem like the most irreverent man out there on the surface, Taranis is actually a deep thinker. It's just that he has a keen eye for the little absurdities of life - and for all sorts of other things, too. Being a devoted follower of Death just means he has a different perspective to most.
  ns he has a different perspective to most.)
• Thorley Sandreef  + (Sir Thorley Sandreef is a man of few words …
  Sir Thorley Sandreef is a man of few words, though when he does speak it tends to be cutting and sharp. He prefers the company of the drink, and the occasional brawl, than he does the company of others. Though he serves Westrock loyally, he's not a typical Valardin Knight. His former sailor days show through here and there in his mannerism and his speech; unpolished and bordering on crude.
  speech; unpolished and bordering on crude.)
• Thorley Farwatch  + (Sir Thorley Sandreef is a man of few words …
  Sir Thorley Sandreef is a man of few words, though when he does speak it tends to be cutting and sharp. He prefers the company of the drink, and the occasional brawl, than he does the company of others. Though he serves Westrock loyally, he's not a typical Valardin Knight. His former sailor days show through here and there in his mannerism and his speech; unpolished and bordering on crude.
  speech; unpolished and bordering on crude.)
• Wymark Swift  + (Sir Wymark Swift is a man of patience. He …
  Sir Wymark Swift is a man of patience. He doesn't believing in rushing after anything when it comes to finding his chosen query. He'll spend a year following a cold trail and come back with the perpetrator at the end. But that doesn't mean he's incapable of swift action either. If he sees an injustice he'll take it on immediately; just expect that he'll dance around looking for just the right opening. He can treat his social life in a similar manner, spending a long time getting to know someone. But once he's decided you're a friend, you're a friend for life. Just don't cross his strong sense of justice. Wymark has a very honed sense of what's right and wrong and has trouble seeing the shadows of gray that are often needed.
  the shadows of gray that are often needed.)
• Hiram Kelly  + (Slick, sickly and well-read, Hiram Kelly k …
  Slick, sickly and well-read, Hiram Kelly knows his way around a good book as well as he knows his way around a bad situation. He's clever when he wants to be and he's stubborn when he needs to be with a sense of humour that waxes or wanes as darkly as the company he's currently keeping. There is an undeniable irreverence to the man when he's deep into his drink or embracing his other addictions, one so deeply-seated it often runs counter to the perfect manners he was raised with and that he sometimes employs to smooth over a situation that looks to be getting out of hand. Despite his many faults, Kelly keeps a strong sense of friendship and a keen - if sometimes misunderstood - moral code even while his wasting illness leads him down an evermore reckless and headstrong path.
  an evermore reckless and headstrong path.)
• Sloane Starling  + (Sloane Starling is an odd, tumultuous youn …
  Sloane Starling is an odd, tumultuous young woman. She sees the world in multifaceted hues as though through shards of mirrors infinitely reflecting it but never the same. She cries. She laughs. She loves. She hates. Her emotions rise and fall like the tides, sensitive to anything and everything around her. An empathetic nature contrasts with shameless self-absorption. Nothing in the world is as interesting as what she perceives.
  d is as interesting as what she perceives.)
• Everett Malere  + (Smiles once came easily to Everett's visag …
  Smiles once came easily to Everett's visage, but no longer. That isn't to say he is incapable of expressing happiness when the occasion warrants it, only that such feelings are a rare, precious commodity at all, especially in the wake of his life's greatest tragedy. When a smile does happen upon his weathered face, one might find it an infectious experience. When Everett speaks, it is with gentility and calm inflection, never rising to the occasion to show anger unless purposefully pushed to it. His presence is a salve to noisome situations; he radiates pleasant repose in a world of chaos. Conversation, though infrequent, is easy and comfortable. Sometimes all he needs is to be drawn out with the right topic, then he'll exchange stories and witticisms with all the familiarity of a good, close friend. Everett has always been a hard worker, throwing himself deep into his daily tasks with little room spared for distraction. Now, he works himself to the brink of danger: forgetting to eat, struggling to sleep, failing to socialize with those around him who care for his well being. All that he does is done for the sake of his only son. That is what matters to him most.
  nly son. That is what matters to him most.)
• Snow Foxpaw  + (Snow is a quiet almost intense person who' …
  Snow is a quiet almost intense person who's presense is reserved and almost too serious upon initial reactions. He doesn't look at a person based on outward appearance but always wants to see the why of things, whether it's why they are hurting, why they are angry, and what spirituality has effected their life. he is aggressive and fiercely protective about who he considers family. He enjoys his healing work, and his work with perfumes and oils because it's personal it's helpful, but it also lets him see more of a person, whether it's through pain and the relieving of it, or creating something to help someone draw the attention of another. He is wanting to see that in his life how things work, how people work, and how the spirits help others, not just himself in daily life.a
  p others, not just himself in daily life.a)
• Atria Ulixes  + (Social Justice Warrior and Cardian are not …
  Social Justice Warrior and Cardian are not two concepts that the average Arvani would put together. This comes by, no pun intended, a scale of degrees. For a Cardian, Atria is a Social Justice Warrior. Oh, she's not out there arguing daily that the slavery is a horrible practice that must be ended; she's arguing that maybe Cardia has enough sources of slaves that Arvum doesn't have to become another one. She's not protesting that the Talons should get to have their wars and skirmishes where needed, or that the standing army needs to be slashed; no, she's arguing it's a bigger show of Cardian dominance to just fly where they want, whether they control the area or not. But most of all, Atria argues for promises kept. Nothing has ever made her so angry as a promise broken, from childhood til now.
  a promise broken, from childhood til now.)
• Ezra Riven  + (Social but nowhere near a butterfly, Ezra …
  Social but nowhere near a butterfly, Ezra prefers to maintain support position. While he finds himself lacking in formal structured settings, he thrives in small groups and in the peace of nature. Maybe it's because of his restless, wandering feet. Or maybe it's simply because there's a certain degree of irresponsibility that's inherent in him, an aversion to taking on any real role requiring strong leadership. It's not to say he can't make decisions so much that he wants a general direction. Whatever is just over that hill may have the answer
  is just over that hill may have the answer)
• Kutazer Sanna  + (Social graces are not this man's forte, fi …
  Social graces are not this man's forte, fighting is. He can often be called a touch brash but it is within reason. He exudes confidence in his commanding voice and has been known to be resolute and perhaps boardlinning on stubborn upon certain topics. He has also has a strong sense that justice can not prevail without violence.
  justice can not prevail without violence.)
• Alessan Fidante  + (Soft-spoken and always smiling, Alessan pr …
  Soft-spoken and always smiling, Alessan prefers to stay out of the center of attention as much as he can. Even when performing, he can look as if his mind has wandered off to another place, letting the music take him where it wishes to take him. And it's a good thing too, he'd much rather his music be the focus of another's attention than himself.
  focus of another's attention than himself.)
• Solange Whisper  + (Solange is a bright young woman, both in m …
  Solange is a bright young woman, both in mental fortitude and wit, and in the way her presence can light up a room. She has an easy smile that is paired with a gentle kindness for others. She is quick to tease but also quick to comfort. She has been raised to serve, but she never falls into the cliche of quiet servitude. She has many opinions that she offers with diplomacy. She has no shame in being flirtatious and quiet willing to make anyone a friend.
  and quiet willing to make anyone a friend.)
• Deimos  + (Some are born to follow, others to lead. D …
  Some are born to follow, others to lead. Deimos, with the bold stance, steely gaze and wry smirk of an imperious man, embodies the disposition of one for whom authority comes naturally. Ambition colors this dominance, cultivating within him the desire for something greater. Despite the sense of command that radiates from him, Deimos is not without mirth. Like most men of the sea, an evening of carousing and drinking can hearken back to the wilder days of his youth. But never at the cost of his wits. Rapier-sharp cunning has kept him on the right side of the sea's dangerous embrace, and it continues to be his most precious tool.
  it continues to be his most precious tool.)
• Agatha Redrain  + (Some call Redrains Bears, and if they are …
  Some call Redrains Bears, and if they are bears, Agatha is the roar of their voice. Blunt, brash and powerfully alive, it's almost impossible to miss when Agatha enters any given room because she's just such a loud and vehement woman. It's not that she rejects the panoply of civilization -- indeed, she can enjoy a good show as much as the next fellow -- but she tends to become part of performances; an entire audience's worth of applause in one hearty woman, whole dialogues with exclamation points for every sentence, a laugh that could shake a mountain to its root. To get in Agatha's way is to simply be trampled, and the fact of the matter is, it's not entirely sure that she'd notice she'd done it. Sometimes the shortest distance between two points is a war, but honestly Agatha might even prefer it that way.
  stly Agatha might even prefer it that way.)
• Taliene Deepwood  + (Some call Taliene lucky. Others, perceptiv …
  Some call Taliene lucky. Others, perceptive. Whatever the mechanism, Taliene has a gift for being in the right place at the right time or choosing by seeming happenstance a favorable outcome. She is deeply insightful and able to make connections others might not, or see the underlying patterns where others do not. She can seldom articulate what she understands, but has learned to trust this inner knowing implicitly. With such keen insight, sometimes she sees more than she cares to and she often has trouble meeting anyone's eyes directly or for very long.
  g anyone's eyes directly or for very long.)
• Pharamond Ashford  + (Some have accused Pharamond of being lazy. …
  Some have accused Pharamond of being lazy. That's not even remotely true. He's downright energetic and driven, it just happens to all be devoted to having a good time and trying to not be saddled with anything that could prevent that. He's quick to laugh, even at himself, and his infectious sense of humor is far removed from the prickly knights that might take offense at any slights upon their honor. Despite his single minded devotion to enjoying himself, he is reluctantly (but grimly) aware of the scope of his responsibilities, which owes to why even now he remains the Sword of Ashford Keep. He might try his best to keep it from coming to a fight, but once it starts, family and friends know he can be relied upon to the end. He just can't be relied upon to be sober, of course.
  n't be relied upon to be sober, of course.)
• Rowley Keaton  + (Some might describe Rowley as curious in n …
  Some might describe Rowley as curious in nature, or possibly even cantankerous, when actually he is just typically focused on his work. Even when in a pub or social affair, the young man is often seen drifting, his mind on some project or other in his workshop. While this may be indicative of rudeness, if one were to begin asking him about his work they would see a man transformed. Excitement overtakes him as he discusses his many passions and gone are those awkward moments where he may be prone to reserved silence.
  where he may be prone to reserved silence.)
• Killian Ashford  + (Some might despair at times of ever gettin …
  Some might despair at times of ever getting Killian to take anything seriously, a mischevious and quick-witted nature his usual. Flirtatious and outgoing, he seems to have a knack for asking too many questions and being too interested in basically everything, especially if it sounds like an adventure.
  especially if it sounds like an adventure.)
• Mihaly Riven  + (Some might look at Mihaly and think he is …
  Some might look at Mihaly and think he is a stern and focused man, with a particular devotion to what his career has led him to be. That would only be partially correct. Duty, obligation, and justice, tenants of knighthood are just important as mercy and compassion, a lesson he has tried a great deal to cultivate among his squires and knights. Mihaly cares, intensely. In his older age, he views himself to those under his command as family. He tries to be a teacher and mentor, a fatherly figure to those who need it, as he has no immediate family of his own.
  as he has no immediate family of his own.)
• Kiano Sanna  + (Some thing him to be all business or even …
  Some thing him to be all business or even downright scary with his focus on protecting those he cares for, if they have only seen him at official meetings and the like or in dangerous situations, but those who get to know him, will find a sense of humor, and quite a kind heart under his hardened exterier.
  a kind heart under his hardened exterier.)
• Chanse Grayhope  + (Some violent people have a rage that makes …
  Some violent people have a rage that makes others quail in fear. Chanse doesn't need such displays. Sure, he gets mad, but he skips the bluster and goes right to violence. He brooks no slights against his interests, and responds swiftly and decidedly, ending problems before they get out of hand. His sense of morality is grey at best, and he usually values everything above human life. He?s a scoundrel, a wicked man, but he?s far from evil. He?s simply ruthless, violent, and does not distinguish one man or woman from another. He holds no true biases, but sees everyone equally - equally a mark, an enemy, and someone he may have to kill one day. He chooses to enjoy his life, rather than be a victim, and he's very, very good at it.
  a victim, and he's very, very good at it.)
• Simone Greenmarch  + (Some women play the coquette to get what t …
  Some women play the coquette to get what they want, others the demure, shy maid. Simone scoffs at childish games such as these. She understands people in an instinctive, inherent way, and knows what to say, how to act, to reach her ends. At her core, she is a determined, strong, proud woman who desperately wants to emulate her father, out of love and devotion, rather than a place of angst. To others, she is what she needs to be, to make every interaction into the best possible situation. She shamelessly uses people, to her ends, though is not actively wicked or cruel. She simply will win, succeed, and triumph at whatever endeavor she takes. One can't win by being actively awful to other people, and she understands all of the potential social tools in her arsenal.
  the potential social tools in her arsenal.)
• Sable Greenmarch  + (Something about Sable will never seem civi …
  Something about Sable will never seem civilized, at least by Arxian standards. She's quick to smile, quick to laugh, and wild enough that it ought to surprise no one she has only recently bent the knee. An explorer at heart, she's game to try just about anything once. Curiosity is what has brought her to Arx, or more specifically, the Lodge of Petrichor. The Pantheon is new to Sable, and Petrichor interests her very much. Wild as she may seem, Sable is very meticulous about certain things, and that attention to detail is part of what makes her an excellent archer. The rest is patience, determination, grit, and a deep connection to the rhythms and hierarchies of nature.
  to the rhythms and hierarchies of nature.)
• Reynir Ulbran  + (Sometimes good things happen to bad people …
  Sometimes good things happen to bad people, and sometimes bad things happen to good people. You can't change your luck, but you can change what you do with it. It's a motto that has pretty much defined Reynir Ulbran's life. At times painfully naive, and usually rather sweet and cheerful he does his best not to let his circumstances get him down. As long as he can create, and get his hands on the materials to create he's happy. Mostly - just don't mess up his work.
  py. Mostly - just don't mess up his work.)
• Kador Bigges  + (Somewhat quiet, cold and calculated. Tries to keep his cool in situations. Seems to be interested in aquiring wealth and material things.)
• Canaan Savantis  + (Somewhat reserved or quiet to those who ar …
  Somewhat reserved or quiet to those who are not counted among his friends but not uncaring as one may easily mistake. There are some topics or issues which can bring a much more vocal and assertive side of him to the surface. The bustle of crowds is not something he seems to be fond of. His trust can be hard to gain but just as hard to lose. He may seem cynical but seems to want to believe people are acting with good intentions but has often been disappointed.
  ntentions but has often been disappointed.)
• Calliope Grimhall  + (Somewhat shy until comfortable, and yet, with a core of steel, she's not a doormat.)
• Sorena Seryn  + (Sorena is unmistakably self-confident. She …
  Sorena is unmistakably self-confident. She believes in herself and her abilities before anyone else's and she knows beyond a shadow of a doubt she is something special and unique. As a result, she expects others to treat her well at all times. She is shrewd to a fault and competitive - she enjoys a good challenge and getting to the top, but not more than she enjoys staying there. She is keenly self aware of herself and highly poised, able to accept compliments, praise, and admiration gracefully and with self-possession.
  ation gracefully and with self-possession.)
• Sorina Bianchi  + (Sorina can best be described as constant - …
  Sorina can best be described as constant -- as steady as a rock, as serene as the surface of a still lake. Even more so while acting on behalf of her House or in pursuit of her duties, which so often require a quiet and keen observer. It is only when outside of the bounds of a professional setting that her reserved air may dissolve, revealing instead an unexpected flirtatiousness in its place. Who knew she was so pleasantly enchanting?
  Who knew she was so pleasantly enchanting?)
• Sorrel Wyrmguard  + (Sorrel is a charismatic woman with a large …
  Sorrel is a charismatic woman with a large presence. Though she's athletically slender there's so much force of personality to her that she seems to fill up more space than she actually does. Gregarious, charming, and just a step away from being cavalier. Lady Sorrel is a woman full of laughter, smiles, and joy. But her temper burns just as bright as the rest of her. She's passionate and hot blooded. She's a fierce and almost foolishly brave woman who loves to perform; sing and act.
  woman who loves to perform; sing and act.)
• Sorrel Thrax  + (Sorrel is a charismatic woman with a large …
  Sorrel is a charismatic woman with a large presence. Though she's athletically slender there's so much force of personality to her that she seems to fill up more space than she actually does. Gregarious, charming, and just a step away from being cavalier. Lady Sorrel is a woman full of laughter, smiles, and joy. But her temper burns just as bright as the rest of her. She's passionate and hot blooded. She's a fierce and almost foolishly brave woman who loves to perform; sing and act.
  woman who loves to perform; sing and act.)
• Gemma Glass  + (Sparkling with street-smarts and radiating …
  Sparkling with street-smarts and radiating moxie, she tackles each day like it's her last because she believes she has nothing to lose. Her loyalty is hard-won but dazzlingly fierce once earned, and she goes out of her way to protect the less fortunate in the way she wishes someone had looked out for her. Living such an independent youth has left her with a diamond-sharp edge that she wields defensively when she feels threatened or unduly pressured. Underneath the layers of brassy bravado is a woman who genuinely wants to do the right thing, but can't quite shake her envy of those with more luxurious lives. Ultimately, her approach to life is a simple one: Do good recklessly.
  life is a simple one: Do good recklessly.)
• Sparte Fatchforth  + (Sparte Fatchforth still carries the spark …
  Sparte Fatchforth still carries the spark of youth. There is a boyish streak in his mannerisms, an earnest purity to his charm, a youthful energy to his excitement. Traits that would not be expected of a man entering his twenties. Twice the years have seen him through the fires of war and he has neither broken nor hardened to a cold edge. Unsatisfied, he continues to take on challenges and beset himself with hardships. It raises the question of why. While he remains rough around the edges, unfinished, some personality traits have risen to the surface over Sparte's years in Arx. He is deeply curious, socially awkward, full of hope, and has a strong sense of integrity. He has confidence in his ideals, and is trying to find that same confidence in himself.
  g to find that same confidence in himself.)
• Sparte Grayfellow  + (Sparte Fatchforth still carries the spark …
  Sparte Fatchforth still carries the spark of youth. There is a boyish streak in his mannerisms, an earnest purity to his charm, a youthful energy to his excitement. Traits that would not be expected of a man entering his twenties. Twice the years have seen him through the fires of war and he has neither broken nor hardened to a cold edge. Unsatisfied, he continues to take on challenges and beset himself with hardships. It raises the question of why. While he remains rough around the edges, unfinished, some personality traits have risen to the surface over Sparte's years in Arx. He is deeply curious, socially awkward, full of hope, and has a strong sense of integrity. He has confidence in his ideals, and is trying to find that same confidence in himself.
  g to find that same confidence in himself.)
• Jamie Greenmarch  + (Stalwart. If there were only one word tha …
  Stalwart. If there were only one word that could be chosen to describe Jamie Greenmarch. Reliable, honorable, and unquestionably loyal. Beneath that seemingly unbendable demeanor is a restless spirit who prefers the freedom of the road over the walls of nobility. Even as a child, it was obvious that his energetic and impulsive nature was going to be a problem if it wasn't harnessed and guided appropriately. Now, through experience and training, much of that impulsiveness has been tempered by discipline. On the field of battle, the eldest Greenmarch son is an anchor in the midst of chaos, the eye of the proverbial storm. Calm and steady, though woe to those who threaten the ones he loves. Simmering just below his surface is potential energy that burns as hot as a volcano's depths, ready to erupt and show the world what he is capable of if pushed too far, though that threshold is incredibly high.
  though that threshold is incredibly high.)
• Starling Ione  + (Starling is a charmer -- when she wants to …
  Starling is a charmer -- when she wants to be. Fortune-telling is a bit like being a great barkeep -- people aren't always there just for the ale but for a good ear to listen to their wishes and their dreams. Sometimes she even cares about them -- other times, she does a good job of pretending to. That's not to say she's all sweetness and sunshine. She's more likely to banter and will exchange barbs when the time calls for it. She's not naive and she will fight for what's hers if need be.
  she will fight for what's hers if need be.)
• Loramus Culler  + (Staying beneath notice is a survival skill …
  Staying beneath notice is a survival skill for beggars in the Lowers, and Loramus is a survivor. When he wants to, he can turn himself into a piece of the scenery, a man so unremarkable that he escapes from even the sharpest memory the moment he's no longer in sight. It's an armor that he wears effortlessly around those he doesn't know or trust, but those few people who he lets get close to him will learn that his dull Lowers coat is lined with cloth of gold. To his friends, Loramus is a warm, intelligent, and talkative man, genuinely interested in even the most mundane details of their lives and gifted with the ability to remember all of it. When he wants to turn on the charm, there is charm to spare, and it's no wonder that a few hours away in his company is enough for a person to remember this normally forgettable man for a lifetime.
  s normally forgettable man for a lifetime.)
• Anders Nightcove  + (Stern, commanding. Anders is not known for …
  Stern, commanding. Anders is not known for his warmth or laughter. He has a strict dedication to his family and to the traditions that he believes have made the Mourning Isles great all of these years. He's willing to live and die by his ideals. The man has little interest in debate and would rather make his stances known through actions than pointless circular arguments.
  actions than pointless circular arguments.)
• Vicente Fidante  + (Stern, serious, and dutiful. Vicente is ra …
  Stern, serious, and dutiful. Vicente is rarely caught laughing, while not an impossible he would not seem to be a jovial man. He isn't without his own kind of charm, it just is more witty and reserved than boisterous. He takes his duty as a knight very seriously, looking to maintain his own honor and the honor of his House.This doesn't make him uncaring. He seems to love his family and would do anything for them.
  his family and would do anything for them.)
• Cynara  + (Still waters run deep and in the depths of …
  Still waters run deep and in the depths of Cynara's eyes is an ocean, ageless and vast. One would be foolish to mistake stillness for a lack of motion, though. Time has turned her inate cunning and ruthlessness into the sharpest of knives. She can cut with them and be gone before one even realizes that they've been wounded. With a patience vast enough to match her wit and experience, Cynara doesn't think in weeks or months but in decades and centuries, changing the world around her inch by painstaking inch and willing to do whatever it takes to see her planning come to fruition.
  akes to see her planning come to fruition.)

• Calathane Drumenach  + (Stoic and calm, but in the eyes rest the gleam of the hunter.)

• Viveka Llyr  + (Stoic, Compassionate, Matronly. Are all wo …
  Stoic, Compassionate, Matronly. Are all words one could use to describe Viveka, she rarely smiles widely, but her quiet warm smiles are gems to be earned. Protective, fierce at heart, she has a mind of her own, and is often willing to share that with you, whether she thinks you want it or not. She can be exceptionally compassionate, but never take that kindness for a weakness. Though a lot of it is dampened by the grief that clings to her.
  dampened by the grief that clings to her.)
• Sabine Tessere  + (Stoicism is not a popular philosophy in th …
  Stoicism is not a popular philosophy in the Lyceum. Someone really ought to have informed Sabine of this before she went and grew up to be a serenely composed young woman but at least her family and people speak proudly of the Countess' strict control over her emotions. Rumours of the glimmer of deeper feelings being observed behind the drawn veil of downcast lashes or a glance turned aside are generally held by House Tessere as slander by jealous parties. They counter with first-hand accounts of her devotion to absolute reason and her rational approach to decision making-- an approach which stands sharply in comparison to the previous Countess' more tempestuous nature.
  revious Countess' more tempestuous nature.)
• Liesel Crownsworn  + (Straightforward yet somewhat distant, Lies …
  Straightforward yet somewhat distant, Liesel is an example of abrupt practicality, one that often toes the line of utterly jaw-dropping breaches of conduct. Though forthright in her thinking, she is not particularly headstrong, capable of changing plans and opinions easily if it comes to make sense, but only if it does come to make sense.
  e, but only if it does come to make sense.)
• Liesel Lucroy  + (Straightforward yet somewhat distant, Lies …
  Straightforward yet somewhat distant, Liesel is an example of abrupt practicality, one that often toes the line of utterly jaw-dropping breaches of conduct. Though forthright in her thinking, she is not particularly headstrong, capable of changing plans and opinions easily if it comes to make sense, but only if it does come to make sense.
  e, but only if it does come to make sense.)
• Leona Thrax  + (Strength is the word most often associated …
  Strength is the word most often associated with Dame Leona Thrax. A warrior of few peers, her physical strength is undoubted, but even more than that, her strength of character makes her one of the more formidible women in the whole of the Compact. Never one to allow abuse in any form, she adheres to social constructs, but the spirit of them even more than the letter. A champion of the less fortunate and the downtrodden, she's as quick with kindness and compassion as she is to fight for the King of the Compact. For a lost child or washerwoman, her quick defense and tender mercy is no less than for royal or noble. But when a kind word is insufficient, she is sharp of tongue and swift of sword and will not stand for cruelty or oppression. She can navigate the courtly waters with ease if she must, and knows how to keep her temper in check, but often she finds her way back to the training grounds to clear her mind after a long day of balls and political maneuverings.
  g day of balls and political maneuverings.)
• Shae Keaton  + (Strength through adversity, Shae was once …
  Strength through adversity, Shae was once known for her indomitable cheerfulness and an ability to be professional as needed. Paired with an insightful, quirky sense of humor, Shae was a popular child who grew into a well liked young woman. She became a Tracker well before her majority, possessing a keen eye and facility training the hunting hounds used in the work, Shae committed to their ranks and quickly became one to watch. This might have gone to her head, but her innate sense of right and wrong kept her from abusing any nascent power she might have wielded. These days, Shae is more reserved. Whether it's from her extended absence or the events that occurred before it, she is not as quick to laugh and smile as she once was. She is still quirky, her constant cheerfulness maturing into a calm neutrality, she takes much of the world far more literally than she used to. It's not to say she's a different person, but she has changed a great deal in the last few years. While her outward brightness has mellowed, her kindness and compassion have only grown, her loyalty intense and hard to come by but twice as hard to shake.
  ard to come by but twice as hard to shake.)
• Shae Laurent  + (Strength through adversity, Shae was once …
  Strength through adversity, Shae was once known for her indomitable cheerfulness and an ability to be professional as needed. Paired with an insightful, quirky sense of humor, Shae was a popular child who grew into a well liked young woman. She became a Tracker well before her majority, possessing a keen eye and facility training the hunting hounds used in the work, Shae committed to their ranks and quickly became one to watch. This might have gone to her head, but her innate sense of right and wrong kept her from abusing any nascent power she might have wielded. These days, Shae is more reserved. Whether it's from her extended absence or the events that occurred before it, she is not as quick to laugh and smile as she once was. She is still quirky, her constant cheerfulness maturing into a calm neutrality, she takes much of the world far more literally than she used to. It's not to say she's a different person, but she has changed a great deal in the last few years. While her outward brightness has mellowed, her kindness and compassion have only grown, her loyalty intense and hard to come by but twice as hard to shake.
  ard to come by but twice as hard to shake.)
• Shae Fortier  + (Strength through adversity, Shae was once …
  Strength through adversity, Shae was once known for her indomitable cheerfulness and an ability to be professional as needed. Paired with an insightful, quirky sense of humor, Shae was a popular child who grew into a well liked young woman. She became a Tracker well before her majority, possessing a keen eye and facility training the hunting hounds used in the work, Shae committed to their ranks and quickly became one to watch. This might have gone to her head, but her innate sense of right and wrong kept her from abusing any nascent power she might have wielded. These days, Shae is more reserved. Whether it's from her extended absence or the events that occurred before it, she is not as quick to laugh and smile as she once was. She is still quirky, her constant cheerfulness maturing into a calm neutrality, she takes much of the world far more literally than she used to. It's not to say she's a different person, but she has changed a great deal in the last few years. While her outward brightness has mellowed, her kindness and compassion have only grown, her loyalty intense and hard to come by but twice as hard to shake.
  ard to come by but twice as hard to shake.)
• Savio Pontelaeus  + (Struggle and bad luck have made Savio a ma …
  Struggle and bad luck have made Savio a man who leans into apathy and carousing more than effort and ambition. He prefers not to make an effort or work hard if it can be avoided, and is always looking for the next distraction or good time to be had. Although he can be charming and good-humored, he is slow to truly trust others and keenly feels that he is different from other people. He is impulsive and short-tempered, and unlikely to exercise self control in any area of life.
  exercise self control in any area of life.)
• Ras Unknown  + (Stubborn and shameless, Ras is not cut out …
  Stubborn and shameless, Ras is not cut out for success in life as a commoner. He can be overdramatic and prone to catastrophizing when he's upset. While he has a deep hatred for authority, he also has a strong survival instinct that has brought him this far. And while he can be very self-centered, he is capable of great compassion and empathy for others as well. He tends to act tough whenever he can, and cover his fear with anti-humor and bravado.
  over his fear with anti-humor and bravado.)
• Romulius Thrax  + (Stubborn and with a pride that has (thankf …
  Stubborn and with a pride that has (thankfully) found some waning since the days of his youth, Romulius is far from the image of levity that his younger brother strikes in the eyes of the Peerage. Honorable to a fault and with a passion that occasionally manages to spill out of a carefully curated sense of politesse and decorum, he possesses a dedication to family and duty that tends to overshadow good sense. Cursed by Blackshore's mercurial blood, he is as quick to flash a grin as descend into a violent temper, vivid blue eyes taking on the appearance of Mangata's furor when driven to particular agitation. Quicksilver is, after all, a fickle thing, as prone to expressions of pleasure and contentment as it is rage and contempt.
  nd contentment as it is rage and contempt.)
• Dora Malvici  + (Stubborn to the point of her parents shipp …
  Stubborn to the point of her parents shipping her off to a tiny island for some sanity. From the get go she was given everything she wanted, and left to cause havoc and trouble. So it isn't a surprise she is often spoiled, sometimes stuck up, and almost always coy. The last reserved for when she wants something usually. Yet despite all this she isn't afraid of getting dirty. Literally. An exploring nature and inquisitive mind have led her into no few scrapes, and only made her the more bold. Or maybe it's the fact she simply thinks herself invincible that makes her feel that way.
  f invincible that makes her feel that way.)
• Patrizio Pravus  + (Style. Moxie. Beauty. Valor. Determination …
  Style. Moxie. Beauty. Valor. Determination. Gallantry. Those are all the things Patrizio sells with his looks alone. The man just looks born to be a knight, to woo those around him, his behavior full of pomp, never short on manners and words. He would make himself beloved in the Oathlands, the Lyceum or even the Crownlands, but it is in Setarco he was born and it is Setarco he loves and embodies, always trying to carry his land with him in attitude and sass. Do you need a villain slain? He is your man. Do you need an army led? He will lead the charge. Do you need a man to lead a deadly secret mission? Eeeh. That takes some convincing. Does Patrizio have flaws? No. Commoners have flaws. Patrizio has quirks. Quite a few. Dirty people can stay six feet away. He can also be a little too mindful if another's armor is tinted in a more rich, or tasteful, way than his'. He will not show his face in the morning before spending at least a hour on his looks. All these little details pile up, but are greatly diminished or suppressed in the presence of other Pravus, to whom he only gives his best behavior.
  , to whom he only gives his best behavior.)
• Styx Whisper  + (Styx tries to maintain calm and logical in …
  Styx tries to maintain calm and logical in conversations when in public. In more private conversations, she's shy and secretly wants to make friends with others, though she would never admit it. She tends to refer to people by their full name and title and ask if she doesn't know unless the timing is improper.
  oesn't know unless the timing is improper.)
• Zara Valardin  + (Subtle and elegant with a serenity beyond …
  Subtle and elegant with a serenity beyond her years behind her grave eyes, Zara is not without the shadow of humor, but she keeps it behind closed lips and slanted looks. She is as cunning as the slipperiest of her Lycene forbears, with an ability to marshal stillness, and an ability to listen and redirect conversation so as to learn far more about her conversation partner than she reveals about herself. Her cool competence is cut by a deep weight of personal compassion. Deliberately low key and understated much of the time, Zara is not without a capacity for high drama or boiling rage, but she keeps it buried deep, deep beneath the surface, beneath layers of self-control and political acumen. It's very difficult not to come away from speaking with Zara without the nagging impression that she's smarter than most people that you've met. Hard to say how much is an act; the inner Zara is more elusive.
  is an act; the inner Zara is more elusive.)
• Sullivan Dramond  + (Sullivan may not be the most handsome man …
  Sullivan may not be the most handsome man alive, but he's certainly quite silver-tongued. He needs to be, given the fact that he sometimes interacts with the most dangerous and savage men and women of Arvum and beyond. A scholar by nature, and a lover of knowledge and intellect, he's not one for fighting or violence, instead hoping to all hopes that he can talk his way out of the dangerous situations he often finds himself in. Though he's certainly not one to brag, the fact that he started exploring the world at 12 has lived over almost two decades in that practice might speak for itself. Beyond that, he might not be the average follower of Vellichor: he loves jokes, especially puns, enjoying a drink or three with new friends, and regularly spends as much time talking to people as he does reading books.
  alking to people as he does reading books.)
• Sunaia Ashford  + (Sunaia was stricken with a double dose of …
  Sunaia was stricken with a double dose of the wanderlust that so often afflicts Ashfords. It manifested at an early age and made her a holy terror when combined with an also innate stubbornness, voracious curiousity, and desire to go her own way. That's where her joy and truth lie: out there finding and learning, exploring and discovering. She's pleasant and noble and all of those other things expected of her too... when she's at home. Out in the field, she's whatever she has to be in order to reach her goals.
  she has to be in order to reach her goals.)
• Sunaia Malespero  + (Sunaia was stricken with a double dose of …
  Sunaia was stricken with a double dose of the wanderlust that so often afflicts Ashfords. It manifested at an early age and made her a holy terror when combined with an also innate stubbornness, voracious curiousity, and desire to go her own way. That's where her joy and truth lie: out there finding and learning, exploring and discovering. She's pleasant and noble and all of those other things expected of her too... when she's at home. Out in the field, she's whatever she has to be in order to reach her goals.
  she has to be in order to reach her goals.)
• Sunniva Harthall  + (Sunniva is a pleasantly reserved and often …
  Sunniva is a pleasantly reserved and often collected soul whose choices stray to those of giving rather than receiving. She finds the joy in her life comes from caring for others and the use of her station allows her to do more and she takes to it like a fish in water. Her belief that everyone matters comes primarily from being raised in House Laurent and she still practices this very notion - marrying also into the younger Household of Harthall. Sometimes her convictions can get her into trouble, for though she is quiet if something is unjust she will lift her voice to speak against it. All in all she is one that enjoys the small details of life, the beauty in each moment and aims to capture and remember them.
  ent and aims to capture and remember them.)
• Mathex Comirae  + (Superficially, Mathex is likeable enough. …
  Superficially, Mathex is likeable enough. He enjoys a good drink and a good time as much as the next man. But he's as stubborn as grim death when it comes to the things believes in, and he digs in against challenge, likely to break long before he bends. He's been depending on himself for so long that it takes a long time to allow people into his inner circle, but - once he accepts someone - he's fiercely loyal.
  he accepts someone - he's fiercely loyal.)
• Sudara Pravus  + (Superficially, Sudara certainly conforms t …
  Superficially, Sudara certainly conforms to the stereotype of a Pravus noble: wealthy, privileged, hedonistic, flirtatious, and at times more than a little arrogant. Breaching the stereotype, she seems to lack an overt vindictive streak, and those who learn somewhat more about her might see one or two other aspects, whether that of the dedicated bookworm or the dutiful mother.
  dedicated bookworm or the dutiful mother.)
• Ulfric Ravenhelm  + (Surprisingly well-spoken for his line of p …
  Surprisingly well-spoken for his line of profession and his upbringing. While unafraid to speak his mind, he tends to pick his words with care, after seeing how often Isles men get themselves killed in foolish, avoidable conflicts. Often times considered a dreamer, most definitely an ambitious sort. But despite being more thoughtful than most reavers, he's confident and decisive. He's often the first to jump and hit the ground running at that, though perhaps one of the few to ask if it's a wise course.
  e of the few to ask if it's a wise course.)
• Theodoric Ulbran  + (Survive and thrive. That's Theod's motto. …
  Survive and thrive. That's Theod's motto. Another one: don't get mad, get even. A perfect gentleman by all outward accounts, certainly while under noble scrutiny, he weaves through conversations as easily as a snake slithers through the grass. A bottomless pit of confidence, there is little he won't do to get what he wants. Around the more common folk, he's known as a hedonist and an occasional tyrant, though the latter is practically essential in order to secure a firm control over dangerous felons. Whether the chivalrous man of refinement or the ruthless crime baron, few if any know the true Theod at his core.
  ew if any know the true Theod at his core.)
• Egil Frost  + (Surviving, let alone prospering, as he has …
  Surviving, let alone prospering, as he has -- and despite his beginnings -- has engendered in the sellsword a smug confidence and smart mouth that exceed the warrant of his low birth and station, but which oft appears to come more from a playful, rowdy temperament than from genuine egotism. While perhaps he may be put in his place, and have his tune changed, he's a mercurial, self-interested sort -- though not one predisposed to cruelty for cruelty's sake, nor much for the elaborate intricacies of courtly intrigue.
  elaborate intricacies of courtly intrigue.)
• Svoli Volkov  + (Svoli is a stereotypical recluse and socia …
  Svoli is a stereotypical recluse and social outcast, preferring to spend her time with wildlife and her family's horses. She seems to understand and empathise with animals far more easily than she does other people, and is regularly caught speaking to her horses as if they are genuinely communicating. She lacks any of the social skills that the rest of her family exhibit and has no apparent interest in the life of a courtier. Svoli is nevertheless fiercely loyal and actually very compassionate - it's just that she doesn't care for people as a whole. Her siblings are the only ones who seem to understand her at all.
  ly ones who seem to understand her at all.)
• Lili Bisland  + (Sweet and Bubbly)
• Azolla Nightgold  + (Sweet tempered and mild mannered. She talk …
  Sweet tempered and mild mannered. She talks very softly but that maybe due to the illness suffered as a child but she has a hauntingly beautiful voice. She is a very talented artist and musicain. Her easy going sweetness makes it easy for anyone to get along with her. She is always has perfect manners and there is an alluring grace about the way she speaks and moves.
  grace about the way she speaks and moves.)
• Blossom Corsetina  + (Sweet, friendly, kind, and not-all-there a …
  Sweet, friendly, kind, and not-all-there are the best ways to describe Blossom. It's as if she lives in her own little world that intersects with our own only sometimes, and never reliably. She regularly gets lost in her work, in her thoughts, in the city... sometimes she'll forget to wash the paint off of her hands, or forget to bring her purse to the market, or forget she's talking to someone in the middle of a conversation. She takes people at face value - perhaps because she's never paying enough attention to see the undercurrent - but still somehow manages to avoid danger through sheer luck.
  anages to avoid danger through sheer luck.)
• Giselle Caron  + (Sweet, shy, and prone to bonding closely w …
  Sweet, shy, and prone to bonding closely with a select few, Giselle will likely never be the type to frequent mass gatherings and big social events. She's keen-eyed and intelligent; doing her best to avoid the false niceties of society and focus on those who appreciate the sweet warmth of her own personality. Still, though most of her witty observations are limited to her private thoughts, she does have a temper and has been known to hold a grudge.
  emper and has been known to hold a grudge.)
• Sylvie Rubino-Zaffria  + (Sylvie is bright, smart. She has a sharp edge of wit that can be painful to be on the opposing side of but that only gives charm to her flirtatious side. She is fiery, free-spirited, tempestuous.)
• Symanthe Morgan  + (Symanthe is vibrancy; resilience; ebullien …
  Symanthe is vibrancy; resilience; ebullience. She is passionate and energetic, adventurous and deliberately, fiercely happy. She compartmentalizes. She likes to keep things simple. Complications result in negativity; negativity is bad; therefore, keep it simple. She interfaces fairly well with people generally; she is social, open, easygoing, affectionate, tolerant. She is organized, but languishes without spontaneity. She likes fun; she doesn't like to take things too seriously. Life's tough enough without a stick up your ass. She is stubborn, protective, grounded, resourceful.
  ubborn, protective, grounded, resourceful.)
• Symonesse Marin'luna  + (Symonesse is gentle and sunny, as Nox'Alfa …
  Symonesse is gentle and sunny, as Nox'Alfar go. As a healer of souls, she has taken on a great deal of darkness from a great many warped and broken souls over a great many thousands of years. She has gone so deep into so much darkness that she has turned a bend right back into the light, and come out the other side compassionate, warm-hearted and bright. Her fellow Nox'Alfar find her perverse, pushy and annoying, but they are all forced to deal with her, in due time, for no soul endures eternity untouched -- except Symonesse.
  es eternity untouched -- except Symonesse.)
• Symonesse Grayson  + (Symonesse is gentle and sunny, as Nox'Alfa …
  Symonesse is gentle and sunny, as Nox'Alfar go. As a healer of souls, she has taken on a great deal of darkness from a great many warped and broken souls over a great many thousands of years. She has gone so deep into so much darkness that she has turned a bend right back into the light, and come out the other side compassionate, warm-hearted and bright. Her fellow Nox'Alfar find her perverse, pushy and annoying, but they are all forced to deal with her, in due time, for no soul endures eternity untouched -- except Symonesse.
  es eternity untouched -- except Symonesse.)
• Tabitha Mercier  + (Tabitha is a perfectionistic and sometimes …
  Tabitha is a perfectionistic and sometimes bewildering woman. Nitpicky, exacting, "clean freak" - much of the anxiety she feels is her own doing, but she usually means well. Like most Merciers, she was raised to be a respectable, hard-working individual with a love of knowledge and know-how. Being an artist as well as empathic, Tabitha is unusually sensitive to her surroundings, and she tends to embarrass easily. She is reticent when faced with anything or anyone new. However, once she feels comfortable, she can be effortlessly affable and talk up a storm. She is not too comfortable in the limelight, though her talent means it finds her easily. She is just fine living in the background, as long as she feels useful and appreciated.
  long as she feels useful and appreciated.)
• Tabitha Whitehawk  + (Tabitha is a perfectionistic and sometimes …
  Tabitha is a perfectionistic and sometimes bewildering woman. Nitpicky, exacting, "clean freak" - much of the anxiety she feels is her own doing, but she usually means well. Like most Merciers, she was raised to be a respectable, hard-working individual with a love of knowledge and know-how. Being an artist as well as empathic, Tabitha is unusually sensitive to her surroundings, and she tends to embarrass easily. She is reticent when faced with anything or anyone new. However, once she feels comfortable, she can be effortlessly affable and talk up a storm. She is not too comfortable in the limelight, though her talent means it finds her easily. She is just fine living in the background, as long as she feels useful and appreciated.
  long as she feels useful and appreciated.)
• Tabitha Ashford  + (Tabitha is a perfectionistic and sometimes …
  Tabitha is a perfectionistic and sometimes bewildering woman. Nitpicky, exacting, "clean freak" - much of the anxiety she feels is her own doing, but she usually means well. Like most Merciers, she was raised to be a respectable, hard-working individual with a love of knowledge and know-how. Being an artist as well as empathic, Tabitha is unusually sensitive to her surroundings, and she tends to embarrass easily. She is reticent when faced with anything or anyone new. However, once she feels comfortable, she can be effortlessly affable and talk up a storm. She is not too comfortable in the limelight, though her talent means it finds her easily. She is just fine living in the background, as long as she feels useful and appreciated.
  long as she feels useful and appreciated.)
• Krarstin Tidelord  + (Taciturn to a point of near silence, Krars …
  Taciturn to a point of near silence, Krarstin never uses three words when two will do. Fairly conservative in her approach to most situations, she has watched a legion of younger men and women take more risky routes that ended in watery graves. She is still here, and she still cares for her people above all else.
  still cares for her people above all else.)
• Alban Farshaw  + (Take one part Devotee of Limerance and two …
  Take one part Devotee of Limerance and two parts Disciple of Gloria and mix well. Honor, chivalry, and fealty are the things that Alban Farshaw loves the most in life. He holds himself to a strict code of honor and conduct. He takes the laws of fealty as a noble very seriously, as he takes the idea of chivalry. Incredibly steady for a man so young he might come across as stoic to some. He seems to cast an aura of calm around himself through charisma alone. He's a staid and stalwart man.
  sma alone. He's a staid and stalwart man.)
• Enri Jaeggere  + (Taking after his patron god, Enri is a ver …
  Taking after his patron god, Enri is a very laid back person, hard to anger, even when being personally offended. His desire for freedom has led to a non-interference posture, where he cares immediately about those close to him (his family and fealty, namely) and only then thinks about the consequences that his actions might have to others. This knight is not a man to second guess, carefully planning his decision, but adhering by them with some hint of stubborness.
  ing by them with some hint of stubborness.)
• Talen Artiglio  + (Talen is a product of a complex set of cir …
  Talen is a product of a complex set of circumstances that surround his birth, upbringing and elevation. Where once Talen was the sullen servant, bound in loyalty and devotion as a Sword to an Archduchess, he has become the Consort of another. Perhaps that is why he seems more at ease in displaying his quick-witted, twisted and even sarcastic sense of humour than he was in the past. Talen's mercurial temperament makes him both dangerous and exciting; one is never quite sure what he might say or do in any situation. Tempestuous wrath may be a detriment to an Archduke, but the former knight uses his reputation as ruthlessly as he does his blade, and has learnt to temper it... at least until he embraces it. Talen is no stranger to power, having served in its shadow his entire life, yet now he stands next to it and even wields it for himself. What he plans to do with it now is not so easily predicted. It has a way of making people nervous.
  ed. It has a way of making people nervous.)
• Talia Crucible  + (Talia tends to be quiet and reserved, demu …
  Talia tends to be quiet and reserved, demure in most cases and respectful of nobility and her elders. She is thoughtful and easily distracted, often missing things that happen around her for her own internal monologue. She is very artistic, prone to sketching when she isn't sewing. To those that know her well, she can be insightful and observant, with a wry humor that never runs mean.
  nt, with a wry humor that never runs mean.)
• Tallius Penrose  + (Tallius tends towards the quiet contemplat …
  Tallius tends towards the quiet contemplation, the silence of the hunt something he learned from a young age. He's friendly enough, he just doesn't seem to feel the need to fill the spare moments with chatter, and is perfectly happy to sit silently in the company of those he cares about rather than insisting upon speech.
  s about rather than insisting upon speech.)
• Tamsin Grayson  + (Tamsin is a perfectly pleasant noble when …
  Tamsin is a perfectly pleasant noble when she has cause to be, which is any time that she's drawn into matters of Grayson's affairs with those who are outside of her family. But when the guards come down, the Princess can be a touch weird. She's fascinated by how things begin and end. She's an avid bookworm, for history is full of beginnings and ends. Tamsin is not one to protest being dragged away from her books or the latest research topic though; she'll gladly go out drinking with a friend, enjoy some tea with a cousin, or load up her backpack to take a camping trip with a trusted person. Tamsin will tell anyone that asks that she wants to write her own story, at least the middle of it, and have a hand in writing the final chapters. And she doesn't want that story to be boring.
  she doesn't want that story to be boring.)
• Tanith Grayhope  + (Tanith loves what she does, she loves bein …
  Tanith loves what she does, she loves being in the middle of things, helping, supporting, providing alcohol, and kicking out the riff-raff. She's loud, often too brazen, rarely uses tact even though she's very aware of what it is, and has no problem offending anyone within a twenty-foot radius. Honest and hard-working, she's loyal to a fault, she may or may not hold grudges, and she typically enjoys meeting new people.
  d she typically enjoys meeting new people.)
• Tarik Morien  + (Tarik has a mercurial personality that cha …
  Tarik has a mercurial personality that changes from being a joker to being solemn on a moment's notice. When he is being the joker, there is whimsical and wicked mischievousness in almost all his gestures and actions. When he is one of his solemn moods, he is more withdrawn and cautious in his interactions with others. He is always extremely vigilant and disciplined, no matter how his mercurial personality chooses to express itself. He walks around with an aura of urbane gallantry.
  s around with an aura of urbane gallantry.)
• Tatienne Lachance  + (Tatienne is easygoing, chipper and always …
  Tatienne is easygoing, chipper and always ready to offer a warm word or a witty retort. There's a more serious, shrewd side beneath that however, always evaluating people and objects, eager to estimate the worth of anything and figure ways to come ahead whenever she can. Those she trusts and cares for she makes sure get to share in her profits, but she is ruthless when it comes to everyone else.
  s ruthless when it comes to everyone else.)
• Tatyana Grimhall  + (Tatyana was always a serious child, she ke …
  Tatyana was always a serious child, she kept quiet and to herself often, listening far more often than she spoke. As an adult she is similar, with an ability to read people and situations that is exceptionally impressive. It should not be expected that being a thinker means she is a wallflower, far from it, Tati enjoys people and parties and is thrilled by the new and the interesting. Very few know her well enough to correctly guess at what she is truly thinking, for the image she presents is near-flawless, and its hidden depths rarely realized.
  ss, and its hidden depths rarely realized.)
• Tavish Lelander  + (Tavish is known by those close to him to b …
  Tavish is known by those close to him to be a stern but caring man. He provides whatever he can to see that the House he serves is well taken care of and well maintained. His smiles are reserved for those who earn them, a change of pace for the otherwise collected steward. He is not a violent man, but having grown up in the north, he knows how to strike when the time calls. In those moments when he is pushed to act, he does so begrudgingly. Though generally speaking, Tavish is a man of order and intellect, he has a small creative streak that he might express from time to time.
  k that he might express from time to time.)
• Teagan Blackram  + (Teagan is a woman who thinks in generation …
  Teagan is a woman who thinks in generations and centuries. What a town will look like from the very moment the first stone is paved, what challenges to a law will exist before the first scratch of quill upon paper is made. This should not be confused for being a dreamer: she is playing a very, very long game, and is cool, refined, and exceedingly precise in word and action. This can sometimes translate into treating others as facets of a larger system, though she genuinely believes it is for the best.
  she genuinely believes it is for the best.)
• Teela Blackram  + (Teela has shown to be a woman of adaptabil …
  Teela has shown to be a woman of adaptability. Before she was politically married to her husband she was outgoing with a love for the outdoors. She spent most of her time among the military scouts and wardens; the caretakers of the lands for House Blackram. It was among these mountain men and women that she found kinship with and where she would find most of her time spent, developing the same kind of steely resolve reflected in the men and women she would join into combat. During her marriage she adapted to be the kind of Lady that her Grayson born husband wanted her to be. The kind of lady who wore silk and lace and did not put on her furs and leathers unless she absolutely had to. She never had a preference for alcohol and it was he who introduced her to a myriad of wonderful teas that she would always find an enjoyment of. But she was still a stubborn woman and no matter how many silk and lace clothes he could encourage her to wear...never would she put on a corset. After the death of her husband she processed her trauma by closing herself off. A new personality came out and this one was more circumspect. Less trusting and open, particularly where Prodigals and other Shavs are concerned. Gone was the outgoing woman and someone more pragmatic and logical came to the forefront. Of course she is still just as stubborn as she was and she still hates corsets.
  rn as she was and she still hates corsets.)
• Temira Eswynd  + (Temira is one who can both love the old an …
  Temira is one who can both love the old and still be excited for the new. The unknown is a challenge to her, the unknowable is a puzzle to be solved. Blessed with a more agreeable manner and more playful wit than most of her kin, she's facing a wide new world and can't wait to sink her teeth into it.
  and can't wait to sink her teeth into it.)
• Tenebrae Staldotter  + (Tenebrae Staldotter is not the kind of wom …
  Tenebrae Staldotter is not the kind of woman you invite to parties - unless you want some heads knocked together. She takes her oaths very seriously and that is reflected in a taciturn manner and a steely resolve in all she undertakes. Tenebrae is not one for intrigues or philosophical discussions though she is not ignorant of their effects on her role. Manners and social mores are also not to her taste so she can seem rough and rude to most - even when staying quiet.
  nd rude to most - even when staying quiet.)
• Teodoro Whisper  + (Teodoro has an ingenuous innocence to him: …
  Teodoro has an ingenuous innocence to him: a good faith that the world will come right in the end, that all things will fall where they may, and that tragedy may happen but those that survive will come through stronger for it. He believes that great art comes from great suffering, so he doesn't think he has ever produced great art. But he does produce okay art. He is a sensualist and a brilliant musician, with a power to convey emotion through his long-fingered hands and his instruments, and he is a good listener who can react and, to a degree, chameleon for his clients without losing that ingenuous warm core at the center of himself.
  enuous warm core at the center of himself.)
• Terese Valardin  + (Terese is a warrior cloaked in panoply: in …
  Terese is a warrior cloaked in panoply: in chivalry, in duty, and in a deep love of the gods. She is a knight and in part she became a knight so that she could become a Hero like the ones in the storybooks, and she strives to embody those principles. This is not to say that she is without warmth or humor, staid and stiff; rather, it is to say that her driving force is her desire to make the world a better place, protect the innocent, defend the righteous, and ensure that the values of her heart -- and of her House -- are upheld. A staunch believer in the code of chivalry and in the old guard of the Faith, Terese stands for principle, and will yield no ground upon it.
  inciple, and will yield no ground upon it.)
• Terell Hawkeye  + (Terrell is a study in duality as he is usu …
  Terrell is a study in duality as he is usually a kind and gentle man that is giving and will sacrifice himself for those he loves. Hardworking and patient he makes an excellent hunter and father. At his core he is strong willed, loyal and honest, hard to anger. But when he is wronged and that anger is stroked to a fiery rage he can become fearsome.
  ed to a fiery rage he can become fearsome.)
• Terris Deepwood  + (Terris isn't particularly unfriendly, but …
  Terris isn't particularly unfriendly, but he is very reclusive. This whole city thing is new to him, and he finds it intimidating and loud. As such, he'll often be seen sitting in a corner, typically by himself, watching the room like the hunter he is. On the other hand, give him access to a canine or avian, and his affectionate and caring side will come right out. Otherwise, he might seem standoffish to people, but it's often more a mixture of shyness with just a touch of mistrust.
  of shyness with just a touch of mistrust.)
• Thalamina Shepherd  + (Thalamina is prone to bouts of daydreaming …
  Thalamina is prone to bouts of daydreaming, often introspective and thoughtful. However, her temperament can change dramatically to passionate and fiery when presented with a matter she feels strongly about. She's known loss in her life, but she doesn't let it cloud her vision for whatever the future may hold.
  r vision for whatever the future may hold.)
• Gregor Steelhart  + (That static you feel when a storm is about …
  That static you feel when a storm is about to brew is not an uncommon feeling others get around Gregor. At rest, he holds a calm sobriety that can cause unease to those around him. When angry, Gregor bellows, but chooses his words carefully, equal parts discipline and rage. Gregor is a knight first and foremost, however, duty, honor, and loyalty is not only what he lives by, but what he expects from everyone in the Peerage.
  t he expects from everyone in the Peerage.)
• Shiara Aldmeris  + (The Ambassador of House Aldmeris has a hum …
  The Ambassador of House Aldmeris has a humble but confident swagger to her every step, and seems to balance that with a maturity far beyond her years. Accompanied by a sharp and oft described endearing sense of humor there is much to like about this Prodigal. Sometimes she can be crass but it is with an effortlessly charming degree of class that she manages to skirt the brink of scandal and courtly grace -- something she shares in common with women from the Southern isles.
  common with women from the Southern isles.)
• Shiara Stahlben  + (The Ambassador of House Aldmeris has a hum …
  The Ambassador of House Aldmeris has a humble but confident swagger to her every step, and seems to balance that with a maturity far beyond her years. Accompanied by a sharp and oft described endearing sense of humor there is much to like about this Prodigal. Sometimes she can be crass but it is with an effortlessly charming degree of class that she manages to skirt the brink of scandal and courtly grace -- something she shares in common with women from the Southern isles.
  common with women from the Southern isles.)
• Genevra Artiglio  + (The Captain of the House Velenosa Guard is …
  The Captain of the House Velenosa Guard is supposed to be rather serious about her job and Genevra does take her job very seriously. But that's about all she takes seriously. Otherwise, she is known for her wicked sense of humor and a love of pranks. It is said that the most mischievous of the palace children learned everything they know from her. In general, Genevra prefers to be easy-going and good-humored, unless it is time to bring the blades out and do her job. She seems to view her charges in the Velenosa family with a degree of protective possessiveness. In that case, she turns into a single-minded entity, intent on protecting what she thinks is hers, which, from all appearances, is the entirety of the Artiglio and Velenosa families.
  ety of the Artiglio and Velenosa families.)
• Gabriella Pravus  + (The Commander of the Swords of the Evening …
  The Commander of the Swords of the Evening must protect her countrymen, and she must be loyal to House Pravus. Those are the basic lessons from Tiberio, but when has Gabriella ever settle for mediocre? The golden-maned warrior loves Setarco, and Setarco loves her back. When she rides through the city, Gabriella reins her horse in to fight a robber just so the people can feel secure. She kisses babies in festivals and dances with the men under her in celebrations. Inheriting Tiberio's charm, Gabriella celebrates and is celebrated by her folk. At least, that is how she is seen. In private, the behavior of a true paragon sometimes slips into something... more sinister. Her brand of humor, the one that actually makes her laugh, and not simply give a false guffaw for, is certainly dark. There is just something funny about a de-limbed enemy trying to crawl away in the battlefield. The only time Gabriella lets herself fully go is in the battlefield, where she is in her element, cutting down her enemies with joyous glee. A creature of passions, she is often at her most raw when smeared in blood.
  ten at her most raw when smeared in blood.)
• Santiago Fidante  + (The Mantis In The Roses - that is what San …
  The Mantis In The Roses - that is what Santiago Leonardo Fidante is often referred to as in the nicer gossip circles of Velenosa. A reference to the man's vast, clinical intelligence and razor-edged perception, and rapid wits. In far more unkinder circles, there's different names. Different praises. It's less about the genius touch he handles Roses with, and their land, and more about the absolutely viscious way in which Santiago Leonardo Fidante will protect his family. He has the personality of the dutiful, clinical gardener who ensures not a leaf is out of place, not a petal too many, not a thorn too blunt. Once, they say, when he was young he was full of life and joy; giving to charities, and walking through the lands with adventure on his soul. Now, after the death of his siter - Giancinta - Santiago is seemingly muted. Not joyless, but stoic, looking upon the world with the lens of Tehome. Santiago is the type to enjoy the long game. The board games, the stacking of coins and blocks - conquering his own mind in privacy, but when set into social circles? He will find a pretty flower to post upon, and wait. Watch. Not a petal out of place.
  and wait. Watch. Not a petal out of place.)
• Saga Solsdottir  + (The Mourning Isles are harsh and unforgivi …
  The Mourning Isles are harsh and unforgiving and while some turn to austerity to cope with the realities of life, some become resistant to tragedy to the point of always retaining a sunny disposition. Nothing is hopeless, there is no night so dark that won't leave at the light of a new dawn. Pleasant and silver tongued the Solsdottir girl has never met a storm she could not weather and is always glad to remind the weary and wounded that nothing lasts forever.
  ry and wounded that nothing lasts forever.)
• Marcas Aodh  + (The North offers no sympathy to weak men a …
  The North offers no sympathy to weak men and woman, and Marcas has survived as a soldier because he is not weak. Having been a soldier for much of his adult life and having lost family to shavs, Marcas is a pragmatic man who knows that death waits just around the corner. However, this dour knowledge has not made him a cynic. He still enjoys laughing, carousing, and spending time with his comrades. One can be pragmatic and still maintain a sense of joviality. The man doesn't worry too much about etiquette, though, finding it a waste of time for the most part. Respect is earned not given by title.
  rt. Respect is earned not given by title.)
• Lenard Valardin  + (The Oathlands are more than just geography …
  The Oathlands are more than just geography, they are an ideal that, if lost, would cost more than just some cultural shift in the Compact: it would mean its complete deterioration. Most other territories have their worth, but the lands of the Valardin are unique in that they protect that what is virtuous and good among the fealties, and Lenard will go to the grave before he allows the flame of hope and faith to extinguish in the hearts of the people. This is the responsibility of every Valardin, but instead of arguing the point, Lenard tries to embody it, and wherever he goes the young man tries to inspire those around him into embracing their better selves. To Lenard, no matter one's origins, they can be helped to see the values of virtue, reason why he is known to knight even commoners who show enough bravery and strength of character. Knights are guardians of virtue, not of the nobility. On the issue of his sister, his thoughts are complex on the subject, but it marks one of the few he is silent about, though he seems to have found mercy in his heart, somewhat, to forgive her.
  cy in his heart, somewhat, to forgive her.)
• Abbas Thrax  + (The Thraxian Warlord has come from the bot …
  The Thraxian Warlord has come from the bottom to rise to lead the greatest fleet Arvum has ever known. He is determined and dedicated in all that he does. Often he carries himself in grimdark determination and is an unshakable force. Sometimes he is brooding and lost in the weight of blood that has spilled under his leadership. And rarely amongst select individuals he smiles and fosters some warmth.
  viduals he smiles and fosters some warmth.)
• Samithel Ranger  + (The answer to that question is fear. While …
  The answer to that question is fear. While Samithel feels a sinner amidst the crush of humanity that is Arx, it is the shadows beneath the trees that terrify her the most, even as she finds solace in a mattress of leaves and a blanket of stars. Loneliness and loss have become the enemies she knows best. Beneath the mask of polite composure, the woman is a creature of curiosity and social ties. She enjoys learning, primarily through active engagement--speaking or observing. She enjoys the company of others, but struggles to express it effectively; nearly all of Samithel's life has been spent in a closely knit pack or alone in the forests of Arvum. This quest for belonging and acceptance into a greater whole is further muddled by the chaos that seems to follow in her heels. What will be the price for the next stroke of bad luck? Samithel's sense of humor is perhaps the only thing sparser than her words. She tends towards the pragmatic in most things. Mistakes in particular she takes an uncompromising view of, both in herself and others. The Price of failure could very well be her life, and that is unacceptable; not until she can face the wilderness once more and earn the right to atone for her blasphemy.
  earn the right to atone for her blasphemy.)
• Entropoly Ulbran  + (The best solution is often the easiest sol …
  The best solution is often the easiest solution, and the easiest solution is often the application of force and violence. Without anything to apply themselves to in this way, they tend to laze about. Blunt application of opinions makes due when there is no opportunity to make a blunt application of objects. They know their lifestyle will likely end short, but they've convinced themselves that it will at least burn bright until it does and so they act to extremes.
  until it does and so they act to extremes.)
• Blush Prismatics  + (The consummate gentleman, Blush ascribes v …
  The consummate gentleman, Blush ascribes very much to the lifestyle of a bon vivant. He enjoys life in all its aspects, but expects a certain level of sophistication and a splash of refinement as lovely garnishes to this tasty dish of an existence. That isn't to say his idea of sophistication and refinement are correct, because he often chooses to express his enjoyment through flamboyant clothing that captures each color of the rainbow. He holds a strange fascination for the lives of others, to the point of nosiness, and he is always willing to give free advice! His advice, however, comes with the caveat that it is the other's choice - even if he stresses, always, how much freedom from anything that holds one down is the correct, one and only, ultimate, and perfect choice.
  ne and only, ultimate, and perfect choice.)
• Ysbail Blackwood  + (The exuberance of youth encapsulates an ol …
  The exuberance of youth encapsulates an old soul in Ysbail, creating an interesting dichotomy of introspection wrapped in effervescent charm. Though her sense of wonder can sometimes be mistaken for naivete, she carries the wisdom passed down to her through generations of shamans. Her curiosity and unending quest for seeking out hidden corners and undiscovered reaches can get her into trouble when she becomes too involved in the mystery before her to watch where she steps. There is hope that with age and experience, caution will help to temper her curiosity, but for now her inquisitive nature has a tendency to lead her.
  isitive nature has a tendency to lead her.)
• Tibault Laveer  + (The fire of Tibault's youth has cooled to …
  The fire of Tibault's youth has cooled to steel as he's aged; while no less passionate for his causes, he has at last acquired patience. He is fueled by a sense of absolute justice and an almost reckless compassion, tempered by a thoughtful consideration. He demands the best from others, and expects no less of himself.
  om others, and expects no less of himself.)
• Cassandra Laurent  + (The first word that encompasses Cassandra …
  The first word that encompasses Cassandra Laurent is passion. She is driven, fierce and unyielding, with a will as strong as her jawline. Her faith is unshakable and her demeanor is one of cool reserve, brushed with irony. A private person by nature with whose reserve conceals a depth of quiet idealism, Cassandra is a woman of deep personal strength and occasional, obscured insecurity. Her sense of personal honor exists, but it is subservient her sense of service to a higher cause. Her sense of humor doubles as a finely honed sense of the ridiculous, often encompassed by little more than the quirk of a sardonic eyebrow, but she shields from view a deep inner romantic that, very occasionally, can make itself known in small, private ways.
  make itself known in small, private ways.)
• Franco Gilden  + (The illusion of an endless ocean calms som …
  The illusion of an endless ocean calms some people, but Franco was more prone to see the turbulance beneath the waves and how they shifted when storms were brewing. He's experienced too much to overly mince words, preferring to defuse bleak circumstances with a spark of humor and more outlandish things. It makes it unexpected when his truly blunt manner of speaking can carry a sharper edge to them. Like many of those from the Lycene, he's had his share of hedonistic fancies, but they're kept controlled, a bit of restraint amidst a main otherwise unreprentant and cold. Roiling emotions and passions kept subdued beneath an easygoing demeanor.
  ept subdued beneath an easygoing demeanor.)
• Nekarris Darkwater  + (The life of the party, that's Nekarris. So …
  The life of the party, that's Nekarris. Sometimes, that means she's the violent, pulsing beat of the party - but more often she's just your usual middle noblewoman, young and comfortable in the lifestyle. She likes to have a good time, and if her penchant for idle gossip is a bit less than admirable, it's certainly nothing pernicious.
  irable, it's certainly nothing pernicious.)
• Natalia Elwood  + (The majority of the time, Natalia does her …
  The majority of the time, Natalia does her former Whisper status proud; she keeps her composure well intact, manages to remain serene. Sometimes the mischief peeks out, sometimes the sharp sense of humor escapes, but she keeps it mostly under control. At least in public.
  mostly under control. At least in public.)
• Venteri Marin'Alfar  + (The man is a born diplomat. Grandiloquent …
  The man is a born diplomat. Grandiloquent and grandiose, he has a preference for sweeping gestures and over the top genuflections. Still, he is also quite the shrewd diplomat, and underneath his genial demeanor lies the practicality of a man who knows the difference between necessary compromise and surrender - and the knowledge that he is negotiating on behalf of a people who have faced extinction for a millenia.
  who have faced extinction for a millenia.)
• Scylla Stormblood  + (The memories and experiences of two distin …
  The memories and experiences of two distinctly different women coalesce to form a single, oftentimes tempestuous mind. It is as a result of living the majority of a half-remembered life as Luciana Carideo, the ruthless heiress to an abandoned house, and more recently as Scylla, the unassuming seafarer-turned-Prodigal. Most will know her to possess a friendly, candid disposition, though edged by silver-hued, penetrating eyes. Very little escapes her notice, but because she has cultivated an aptitude for strategy on and off the battlefield, she also understands better than most how and when to apply aggregate knowledge to advantageous use. The loyalty she feels and expresses to friends and allies knows no bounds, and it can be assumed that there are very few things she is unwilling to do to bolster them. Likewise, any who have earned her wrath can expect to experience an impassioned will to break them.
  erience an impassioned will to break them.)
• Scylla Blackshore  + (The memories and experiences of two distin …
  The memories and experiences of two distinctly different women coalesce to form a single, oftentimes tempestuous mind. It is as a result of living the majority of a half-remembered life as Luciana Carideo, the ruthless heiress to an abandoned house, and more recently as Scylla, the unassuming seafarer-turned-Prodigal. Most will know her to possess a friendly, candid disposition, though edged by silver-hued, penetrating eyes. Very little escapes her notice, but because she has cultivated an aptitude for strategy on and off the battlefield, she also understands better than most how and when to apply aggregate knowledge to advantageous use. The loyalty she feels and expresses to friends and allies knows no bounds, and it can be assumed that there are very few things she is unwilling to do to bolster them. Likewise, any who have earned her wrath can expect to experience an impassioned will to break them.
  erience an impassioned will to break them.)
• Elsbetta Farshaw  + (The naive optimist matured into a determin …
  The naive optimist matured into a determined realist with a firm sense of nobility. On first blush Elsbetta Farshaw is an incredibly bright and bubbly woman, but underneath it is a steel backbone and an intense pragmatism. She is aware that every thing you voice, every expression you give, every action you take makes an impression on the world around you. She has chosen to make the impression she leaves a positive one. Not haplessly optimistic but socially aware, Elsbetta does her best to lift others up despite the pain and suffering they have faced.
  te the pain and suffering they have faced.)
• Rane Keaton  + (The presence of a soldier is an even more …
  The presence of a soldier is an even more unmistakable thing. Rane does not have all of the social graces of many of the peerage, though he's polite and responsive should a conversation arise. He's methodical and prone to routine. The same places for food and drink, the same route to his suite at the Keaton Hall. Even off of the battlefield, he finds solace in order and repetition. A member of the Academy of War, his mind is usually on one thing: the defense of the Oathlands. What little time is granted to less important matters are usually spent exploring Arx and the surrounding forests. All in all, he's a fine example of an Oathlander.
  all, he's a fine example of an Oathlander.)
• Rane Moore  + (The presence of a soldier is an even more …
  The presence of a soldier is an even more unmistakable thing. Rane does not have all of the social graces of many of the peerage, though he's polite and responsive should a conversation arise. He's methodical and prone to routine. The same places for food and drink, the same route to his suite at the Keaton Hall. Even off of the battlefield, he finds solace in order and repetition. A member of the Academy of War, his mind is usually on one thing: the defense of the Oathlands. What little time is granted to less important matters are usually spent exploring Arx and the surrounding forests. All in all, he's a fine example of an Oathlander.
  all, he's a fine example of an Oathlander.)
• Ludwig Grayson  + (The problem with being the smartest person …
  The problem with being the smartest person in the room is that usually you realize, very quickly, that you are the smartest person in the room. You're good at figuring things out, after all. Whether it was true or not, this has been Ludwig's perception of himself and the people around him ever since he was quite young, and has led him to have little patience for what he sees as the uninformed thoughts and half-baked ideas of so many around him. He is young, sharp of tongue and quick to visible irritation, and certainly not the most pleasant to get along with, especially for those who have disappointed him in any way. There is little change in his behavior between public and private, either - often cold, brusque and stern, he nevertheless will help people in his own way, usually by explaining to them in very clear terms how he thinks they are wrong and what they are missing from the picture. He's a nice guy, really.
  rom the picture. He's a nice guy, really.)
• Nuala Redrain  + (The shamans in the north say she has spiri …
  The shamans in the north say she has spirit, and her southern kin would be hard-pressed to disagree on that front. Nuala burns like a star in the world, throwing her light out to illuminate the darkest corners. She thrums with life, and has an appetite for nearly all that life has to offer. The energy that blazes strong and fierce within her fills up a volume well beyond her apparent size. She can be dangerously charming or a wildfire, as the mood takes. Her belief in her destiny gives her a surprising resilience to fall back on when beset by difficulty, and she'll never be kept down long. Wearing interchangeable masks on the public stage, she shifts from a witty, easygoing figure to intense focus as the moment takes her, but never does she do anything by half measures. Occasionally the restless, roiling currents threaten to consume her. When directed to a shining focus, she can lose sense of nearly anything else in pursuit of a goal. Her insatiable curiosity goes hand-in-hand with a fierce independence. She rarely takes no for an answer once she sets her course.
  no for an answer once she sets her course.)
• Cassima Thrax  + (The social whirl is not where Cassima shin …
  The social whirl is not where Cassima shines most. That isn't to say that she is incapable of communicating, but she tends towards a wry, quirky sort of humor that does not always make it easy for her. She has a bit of a tendency to withhold where she should reach out and to overshare when she should remain restrained, the kind of social awkwardness that develops from a childhood spent too much in books and too little in the companionship of other children. Yet her warmth and her loyalty are deep wells, and once tapped, should never run dry. Pragmatic and inclined to simple, honest, and occasionally self-deprecating self-assessment, there is never a risk that her arrogance would chase off anyone -- except perhaps in one area and that is the area of scholarship. Yet in this one area that Cassima does not second-guess herself, her excellence is real. A clever writer, witty jokester, ready humorist and boon companion once those initial layers of uncertainty and awkwardness have been surpassed, Cassima is anchored to reality by her grounded nature and tries not to be overly troubled by her essential layers deep human loneliness, because doesn't everyone have that? She loves to watch people and imagine their stories for herself. She enjoys complicated problem solving and mathematics. She is fascinated by questions of philosophy and politics.
  d by questions of philosophy and politics.)
• Lark Grayson  + (The true depth of Lark's severe practicali …
  The true depth of Lark's severe practicality is often downplayed by her physical appearance but make no mistake, she has a formidable sense of righteousness and honor. Reserved and observant, she has never been overly social even after her appointment to High Lord, only putting herself into the crowd when necessary. Her heart is charitable, given towards encouraging especially her family in finding their own bit of happiness, but it is tempered by a realistic outlook on the world that they live in. While most would equate charitable with kind, there is very little that is kind in the woman: she is willing to take anyone to task when they step out of line, driven by a nature that is as protective and fierce as a griffon over a nest of hatchlings.
  ce as a griffon over a nest of hatchlings.)
• Ophne Acheron  + (The truth of the world comes easily to Oph …
  The truth of the world comes easily to Ophne and she doesn't always know when to hold back commentary. Thinking she's being constructive or witty, she'll say a hurtful thing and upon seeing the look the other person's face, come to regret it instantly. However frequent, Ophne putting her foot in her mouth is easy to overlook or forgive. She's much too hasty to hold onto any kind of meaningful negativity and it shows. There's a distinction between being heartless and accidentally using your heart, y'know, a little bit less.
  ing your heart, y'know, a little bit less.)
• Ophne Monrosa  + (The truth of the world comes easily to Oph …
  The truth of the world comes easily to Ophne and she doesn't always know when to hold back commentary. Thinking she's being constructive or witty, she'll say a hurtful thing and upon seeing the look the other person's face, come to regret it instantly. However frequent, Ophne putting her foot in her mouth is easy to overlook or forgive. She's much too hasty to hold onto any kind of meaningful negativity and it shows. There's a distinction between being heartless and accidentally using your heart, y'know, a little bit less.
  ing your heart, y'know, a little bit less.)
• Angelo Fidante  + (The uncharitable might call Angelo lazy, b …
  The uncharitable might call Angelo lazy, but it's not fair. He's far from lazy. Once he finds something that traps his interests, he can be deeply passionate about it: about words, word games, philosophy, human stories, and more recently about diplomacy. He can be intense on the subject of Tehom and the other gods. Those who don't 'get it' might call Angelo aloof, but he is not that either. There is a warmth behind his reserve, an alert interest that allows him to listen to others in a focused way for an extended period of time, so that he can share his wisdom to their needs. The aggressively Lycene may call Angelo prudish, but he merely prefers intimacy to wild abandon. He's just not interested in debauchery for its own sake. He can be very sensual and deeply, imaginatively romantic when someone has his interest. The hot-tempered might call Angelo cold, but he's not cold; he's merely controlled, composed, and rarely does he lose his temper over an imagined slight.
  e lose his temper over an imagined slight.)
• Angelo DiFidante  + (The uncharitable might call Angelo lazy, b …
  The uncharitable might call Angelo lazy, but it's not fair. He's far from lazy. Once he finds something that traps his interests, he can be deeply passionate about it: about words, word games, philosophy, human stories, and more recently about diplomacy. He can be intense on the subject of Tehom and the other gods. Those who don't 'get it' might call Angelo aloof, but he is not that either. There is a warmth behind his reserve, an alert interest that allows him to listen to others in a focused way for an extended period of time, so that he can share his wisdom to their needs. The aggressively Lycene may call Angelo prudish, but he merely prefers intimacy to wild abandon. He's just not interested in debauchery for its own sake. He can be very sensual and deeply, imaginatively romantic when someone has his interest. The hot-tempered might call Angelo cold, but he's not cold; he's merely controlled, composed, and rarely does he lose his temper over an imagined slight.
  e lose his temper over an imagined slight.)
• Arya Gilden  + (The warning to not judge a book by its cov …
  The warning to not judge a book by its cover was clearly not coined with regards to Arden. Often found laughing or otherwise engaged in similar delights, its rare that she attempts to act mysterious. Due to this, she is sometimes more trusting than most, assuming honesty from others as she displays herself. She has a passion for the unknown, especially in attempting to document it, yet her habit of following up on every rumour means shes not as prolific as she might otherwise be.
  not as prolific as she might otherwise be.)
• Mevo Valarney  + (The woman seems to have a odd mixture of a …
  The woman seems to have a odd mixture of awkwardness, eagerness, and professionalism. While on one hand she seemingly has difficulty with most personal interactions, and on the other she is able to quickly rattle off details about an array of herbs and products with enthusiasm that suggests she believes they're worth their weight in gold, and then some.
  worth their weight in gold, and then some.)
• Serena Zaffria  + (The words, "Too much," and "Over the top," …
  The words, "Too much," and "Over the top," have been used to describe Serena before. Ever since she was a small child growing up in her Shav'arvani village near the lands of Zafria-Gemecita. She would tell wild stories with dramatic gestures, make up the grandest of tales. And it's a quality that still comes out today when she gets excited, but Serena has been working on toning that down. Get her excited, though? And it's like one of those accents that disappears until you're drunk.
  ccents that disappears until you're drunk.)
• Thena Grayhope  + (Thena is inquisitive and sharp, often far …
  Thena is inquisitive and sharp, often far too sharp, with a snarky devil-may-care facade that hides the ravages of personal loss and a less than stellar upbringing. She can be well-mannered if she chooses to, but usually whether she chooses to is often entirely based on the direct benefit to herself. She can be incredibly determined when she's on the hunt for something, which is usually information, and quite mercenary about dumping one source in favor of another one that has a better yield. Thena is deeply religious and believes that she was genuinely called to the Faith, though she also deliberately uses her Godsworn status to keep a barrier between herself and anyone who might want to venture too close. Still, she has strong convictions, feels that it is her gods-given duty to fight the oncoming darkness until she can't, and, acutely aware of her own shortcomings, strives constantly to better herself and to pay off some nonspecific debt she feels she owes to the world. Hunted and haunted, it might be too much to say she has a heart of gold, but she has a bright-burning spirit underneath all the attitude that she reveals but rarely.
  the attitude that she reveals but rarely.)
• Theophania Desmarais  + (Theophania is driven and knows how to turn …
  Theophania is driven and knows how to turn on the charm in a business setting, but past that, she's a little on the helpless side. Having been thrust into the realm of merchantry by the comparatively-early deaths of her parents, she's doing her best to keep her head above water but doesn't quite know where that metaphorical water line actually is. Easy to fluster when not discussing trade, she keeps her dreams simple: 'do just a little better than her parents.'
  do just a little better than her parents.')
• Viggo Falkr  + (There are numerous ways that Viggo might c …
  There are numerous ways that Viggo might come across as to others, each varying wildly depending upon the situation in which they met. When accompanying his charge in public or on official business, the Commander is as professional as one of his station might expect. While on his own time, outside a professional setting, others will find that he has a way of integrating himself into almost any grouping of common or royal folk with ease. And then there's his personal bearing in private, which only those who have been a part of such could speak of his being.
  n a part of such could speak of his being.)
• Solomon Venwich  + (There are people in the world who do thing …
  There are people in the world who do things because of a greater sense of purpose, to do good for goodness' sake. And then there's Solomon. While a normal healer might see an injured man as someone who deserves their help, he sees them as an inconvenience. If someone is screaming in pain on the ground after having their leg snapped, that's an inconvenience. Someone is bleeding all over his nice table? An inconvenience. It isn't a drive to do things out of the goodness of his heart that gets him up and moving, but a desire to return to living comfortably, as far from those inconveniences as possible. He's often loud, spiteful, and angry, and when he isn't he's the type to try and get something out of someone. It's likely good that he learned to set a broken nose at a young age, if his propensity for receiving them is any indication. For the most part he tries to avoid conflict, but has a terrible habit of saying whatever it is that's on his mind. Whatever it is.
  it is that's on his mind. Whatever it is.)
• Dara Agassi  + (There are some people who are just born as …
  There are some people who are just born as gentle souls, no matter the life and circumstances they're placed in. Dara is one of these. She doesn't waste energy on the things she can't change, and instead devotes it on that which she can. It leaves her with a serene air of acceptance and a smile; a smile that some of her overseers found unnerving. Especially when they saw it during her moments of having a chance to do something about a still-remembered wrong.
  something about a still-remembered wrong.)
• Sabella Grayson  + (There are some royals that believe it is t …
  There are some royals that believe it is their duty to set aside their dreams and aspirations to better represent their families and cast them in the best light. Sabella takes a different approach. Drama is in her blood, or so she claims, and if all of life is a stage, then certainly the scenes centering on the Graysons need to be the best - the most heroic, the most awe-inspiring, the most dramatic. And what does every good drama need? A compelling damsel. And so to that end, Sabella has made an art-form out of life itself. Every problem is a heroic quest, every new face is a Mysterious Stranger, every disagreement is time to call on a champion. She's not a drama queen - life isn't a comedy. Rather, she's a connoisseur of drama, nurturing it quietly until it blooms into a tour de force.
  etly until it blooms into a tour de force.)
• Tescelina Wyrmguard  + (There are some that have called her demure …
  There are some that have called her demure but she is not shy, simply -- hushed. She often avoids direct eye-contact and can seem distant or entirely vacant (at the worst of times). Her smiles are poetically sad things and her penchant for solitude makes it seem that she is standing alone, even in a crowded space. She has not, however, lost her sense of duty and when she is prone to act it feels mechanical but honed; her face often falling to something of an expressionless countenance.
  omething of an expressionless countenance.)
• Ophelia Velenosa  + (There are some who might mistake Ophelia's …
  There are some who might mistake Ophelia's seeming innocence for a clever facade, built up through years of navigating the treacherous waters of the Lyceum. They would be wrong. Ophelia's lived a charmed life, flitting from one thing to the next with no particular aim, her naivete somehow unchecked by the cruelties of life. Oh, certainly she knows that bad things happen to other people, she's not stupid by any means. But they never seem to happen to her, so she's thus far avoided becoming jaded about life, facing each new day with a bright and sunny optimism.
  new day with a bright and sunny optimism.)
• Skapti Waters  + (There are those in the world who despite a …
  There are those in the world who despite all life's hardships wake up with a bright smile, optimistic about tomorrow. They always see the glass as half full, no matter how dingy the drink inside. Skapti is not one of these people. Those people are fools and blind to the world around them, to Skapti's way of thinking. While he enjoys a good time as much of the next man, usually he's a rather dour individual and always seems to be just waiting for the other shoe to fall, and Murphy's Law to enact itself on the universe once more.
  to enact itself on the universe once more.)
• Emrys Whisper  + (There are those who charm, who smile and s …
  There are those who charm, who smile and seduce. Those whose very laughter is music, warm like sunlight on a summer day. Emrys is not one such person. Intimidating and with a sharp intellect, his is an authorative presence, a gravitas he uses to ground discussions and negotiations into the world of facts and reason, rather than the one of emotions and petty pride. Disciplined and diligent, he expects the best from his pupils, pushing them past the limits they set themselves, intent on unlocking their full potential. Ever polite in public, a model of etiquette, he becomes far blunter and direct in private, dispensing with the unnecessary formalities to get to the heart of things, no matter the tender feelings that might be trampled in the process.
  ngs that might be trampled in the process.)
• Sylvana Leporidae  + (There are times where she is quiet and som …
  There are times where she is quiet and somewhat withdrawn but overall many would say that Sylvana is very motherly and nurturing. Despite her youthful appearance, she is filled with great wisdom in all matters of the natural world. Always willing to accept the company of others and a lover of stimulating conversation, Sylvana is especially drawn to those skilled in storytelling. She takes it upon herself to watch over any living tree, plant, or creature nearby like a doting mother would - regardless of their apparent dangerousness - which leaves some utterly bewildered by the company she keeps
  tterly bewildered by the company she keeps)
• Sylvana Proscipi  + (There are times where she is quiet and som …
  There are times where she is quiet and somewhat withdrawn but overall many would say that Sylvana is very motherly and nurturing. Despite her youthful appearance, she is filled with great wisdom in all matters of the natural world. Always willing to accept the company of others and a lover of stimulating conversation, Sylvana is especially drawn to those skilled in storytelling. She takes it upon herself to watch over any living tree, plant, or creature nearby like a doting mother would - regardless of their apparent dangerousness - which leaves some utterly bewildered by the company she keeps
  tterly bewildered by the company she keeps)
• Signe Nightgold  + (There are two sides to every leaf and two …
  There are two sides to every leaf and two faces of every mountain. Such is the case for Signe Nightgold. In the waking hours, she presents to the world a most endearing masquerade of a young lady who endeavors to become a shaman just as her beloved mother was. Ruled by her whimsy like the snows of Stonedeep, she is capable of the most passionate and honourable pursuits just as quickly as one might incite a most frightful glacial tempest should one provoke her ire. That is not to say that her moods are so easily swayed. She has the patience and composure as any lady might, but a strong advocate of transparency of one's true nature whenever one can manage so. Every Nightgold has an appreciation of the world around them, and hers is a muse of nature in its most rawest forms. Be it the winter tempests that rip through the peaks of Mount Aviaron or a delicate snow trillium buddling peeking through the last mid-spring snows, they all elicit her infectious delight. By evening, and when it is naught but the Thunderborn as her witness, hers is a most troubled mind plagued by filaments of guilt for the sacrifice her mother made to see her heralded into the world. It is a feeling that often drives her forward in her studies to become a shaman of repute such as her mother was; to be good and the best in all things to honor a woman no more than a fleeting figment in her life, a hazy dream of what could've been. Her death need not be in vain.
  ld've been. Her death need not be in vain.)
• Vincenzo Villente  + (There is a bravado to this young man, a gl …
  There is a bravado to this young man, a glib, quippy exterior that thoroughly masks anything true or real about him. He opperates on the surface level alone, though there is a sense of deep waters churning unseen below it. For all his jovial banter, and really, there never seems to be an end to it, there is something darker that feeds it, a wariness that never leaves him.
  eeds it, a wariness that never leaves him.)
• Dustin Nidhogg  + (There is a charm about the way he ignores …
  There is a charm about the way he ignores the world around him. Some call him lazy, others aloof, but the fact of the matter is that he is the type to let things play out on their natural course. Though, when things require that he act, he does so with intelligence, precision, and charm. He never raises his voice and rarely takes any initiative in leadership, always preferring to work alone.
  adership, always preferring to work alone.)
• Laurel Briarsgrove  + (There is a confidence with which she walks …
  There is a confidence with which she walks that is more a simple understanding of where she fits in the world. A quiet calm that covers quick thoughts and a clever mind that often looks burdened with troubles unspoken. Warm in a rather homegrown way, she is friendly and often finds the time to aid those in need, within reason. She is a practical woman with a practical hand and keen eye. No one has ever said for her to be an idle woman for busy work helps the soul continue striding forward and that is exactly what Laurel is beneath her exterior, a busy bee with a focus for fine detail.
  , a busy bee with a focus for fine detail.)
• Irisa Wainryte  + (There is a depth of quiet regret behind Ir …
  There is a depth of quiet regret behind Irisa's warmth. Her deep compassion is born from the understanding that she has been to a dark place, and survived with the help and charity of others, so now it is hers to offer that help and charity in her own strength. It is extremely difficult to work past the flowing energy of all that giving warmth to find the quiet seed of rage and outsiderishness that first spawned her addiction. That seed is hers and never quite died away. A true believer in everything she does, with a wide, open-hearted idealism, Irisa is ready to embrace all kinds of the foreign and special as part of the new life she has built for herself. She has a dorky sense of humor and a tendency to take the mystical and superstitious extremely seriously. She also really wants happiness. For everyone. Everywhere. Ever. It's a challenge.
  ryone. Everywhere. Ever. It's a challenge.)
• Vittorio Gilden  + (There is a grand sense of the theater to h …
  There is a grand sense of the theater to him, everything is a production. His hair, the way he speaks, his clothes, all of it has been carefully calculated to put forth the very best showing possible. He's gregarious to a fault, always oozing the charm, and sometimes that charm has a bit of an oily snake-oil salesman feel to it. He's got a bridge to sell, and you might just be the one that he wants to sell it to. Intelligent, well-educated, and well-spoken, he is capable of dealing with peers with style and flair, but also knows when to let go of some of the pretense and get real with people.
  of the pretense and get real with people.)
• Claudia Malespero  + (There is a lot of personality tucked into …
  There is a lot of personality tucked into a neat little package. Charming almost to a fault, she's never met someone that she hasn't attempted to charm, and if the first effort doesn't work that just means that she'll try harder the second time. It could be argued that she never takes a thing in the world seriously, but the reality is that when it comes to business she is nothing but serious even if it might be hidden beneath a friendly demeanor. Every aspect of her dealings with others are conducted by a strict code of behavior, and she is always true to her word. Even if that is detrimental to her own wants and needs.
  is detrimental to her own wants and needs.)
• Elias Leary  + (There is a quiet confident strength and po …
  There is a quiet confident strength and power to Elias. Contrasting the world around him, Elias is not at all about overstated declarations of passion or ferocity. That's not to say that he doesn't possess those fierce and fiery traits, but with Elias, still waters run deep and often more dangerously than shallow babbling brooks. A man of action, he seems to put more value on things that affect him in his daily life -- a good drink, pleasant company or the thrill of a good hunt speak significantly more to him.
  good hunt speak significantly more to him.)
• Faelan Navegant  + (There is a quiet intensity to him, like a …
  There is a quiet intensity to him, like a watching predator deciding if those he's looking at are food or not. At times that quiet intensity boils over into bursts of raging violence, and that change can often come on sudden and unexpectedly, bubbling just beneath the surface at all times, not worn openly on the sleeve. His normal demeanor is one of focus, methodical thought and action.
  e of focus, methodical thought and action.)
• Rowynna Blackshore  + (There is always an air of frailty about th …
  There is always an air of frailty about the young, earnest woman. As if she is uncertain where to place her next word. She only feels comfortable in her skin when there's books surrounding her with her journal open and inkwell filled. Social situations can be a bit awkward. Although, when back into a corner her stubbornness flairs showing that underneath the bookworm is the heart of a fierce protector.
  okworm is the heart of a fierce protector.)
• Vashtalyn Andalashari  + (There is an odd mix of naivete and wisdom …
  There is an odd mix of naivete and wisdom in this young woman, a sense that she has seen too much, yet also not enough, of the world around her. There is a whismsical, wide-eyed curiosity about her at times, while at other times, she can become somewhat aloof and withdrawn, mysteriously retreating into herself where none may reach her. Yet, when she is performing, she seems to come to life, a smoldering light of awareness shining in her eyes beneath dark lashes. Most within the Compact might consider her to be somewhat eccentric. She does, however, have a presence well-suited for the stage, a larger-than-life personality and charm designed to draw the eye.
  nality and charm designed to draw the eye.)
• Caith Thrax  + (There is an unassuming energy about Caith, …
  There is an unassuming energy about Caith, a warm, vivacious outpouring of herself into her surroundings that, despite her occasional forays into the fantastical or strange and a tendency to occasionally take metaphors really just too far, makes it difficult not to like her at least a little bit. Imaginative, creative and deeply generous, Caith's passion for life, for story and for a general, optimistic embrace of common humanity makes her a lively addition to most social situations. She wants adventure and romance, although to be clear, not too much romance, because she doesn't want to be tied down. She wants to be free to see the world. She wants to help people, and to give away more than she gets, but also not to give away too much, because she recognizes that it costs money to outfit an expedition, and to keep a girl in books she hasn't read. There is an elegance to her, a freewheeling grace, a lure that is hard to resist.
  ling grace, a lure that is hard to resist.)
• Nijah Masque  + (There is certainly more than meets the eye …
  There is certainly more than meets the eye to this meek and demure young woman. Soft spoken and quiet much of the time, she doesn't reveal much of what she's thinking, save for flashes of insight and knowledge. While shy, she is prone to bursts of energy and can be rather excitable, and once she's gotten going it's very difficult to get her to stop. Her rare smiles are all at once gentle and expressive, and those that manage to get her to open up are greeted to a warmth of laughter, and an exuberant eagerness to please.
  ter, and an exuberant eagerness to please.)
• Nijah Crown  + (There is certainly more than meets the eye …
  There is certainly more than meets the eye to this meek and demure young woman. Soft spoken and quiet much of the time, she doesn't reveal much of what she's thinking, save for flashes of insight and knowledge. While shy, she is prone to bursts of energy and can be rather excitable, and once she's gotten going it's very difficult to get her to stop. Her rare smiles are all at once gentle and expressive, and those that manage to get her to open up are greeted to a warmth of laughter, and an exuberant eagerness to please.
  ter, and an exuberant eagerness to please.)
• Nijah  + (There is certainly more than meets the eye …
  There is certainly more than meets the eye to this meek and demure young woman. Soft spoken and quiet much of the time, she doesn't reveal much of what she's thinking, save for flashes of insight and knowledge. While shy, she is prone to bursts of energy and can be rather excitable, and once she's gotten going it's very difficult to get her to stop. Her rare smiles are all at once gentle and expressive, and those that manage to get her to open up are greeted to a warmth of laughter, and an exuberant eagerness to please.
  ter, and an exuberant eagerness to please.)
• Tris Magaldi  + (There is little to understand about the da …
  There is little to understand about the dark-haired sailor who has become Tris. Though she might be occasionally expressive, it is usually in sour notes and muttered complaints. She seems a very guarded and untrusting sort by her looks, and her grumpy demeanor doesn't seem to dissuade that opinion. She shifts between arrogance and impatience to silent and observant in a tide more chaotic than the moon prescribes. Whatever she protects, a piece of who she once was or secret she'll die for, it is always on her mind. Her hand, likewise, always on a weapon or prepared to be one.
  always on a weapon or prepared to be one.)
• Gunter Crown  + (There is something simmering in the heart …
  There is something simmering in the heart of this man. Vitality lingers within where his spirit is strong. Gunter is even kilter but there are cracks in the surface. The man has experienced a recent traumatic loss and he has come in search of what comes next for a man in his mid-fifties. One who still holds the tools and vigor of his less scrupulous youth. He holds tight the memory of his beloved and he seems focused on not betraying her memory. He is gruff and skeptical of society and life. He has an inherent distrust of Houses and their great interests. He is merely more apt to trust or socialize with those of modest means and social rank. He holds some lingering resentment towards the knightly sorts.
  ing resentment towards the knightly sorts.)
• Gunther Crown  + (There is something simmering in the heart …
  There is something simmering in the heart of this man. Vitality lingers within where his spirit is strong. Gunter is even kilter but there are cracks in the surface. The man has experienced a recent traumatic loss and he has come in search of what comes next for a man in his mid-fifties. One who still holds the tools and vigor of his less scrupulous youth. He holds tight the memory of his beloved and he seems focused on not betraying her memory. He is gruff and skeptical of society and life. He has an inherent distrust of Houses and their great interests. He is merely more apt to trust or socialize with those of modest means and social rank. He holds some lingering resentment towards the knightly sorts.
  ing resentment towards the knightly sorts.)
• Gunther  + (There is something simmering in the heart …
  There is something simmering in the heart of this man. Vitality lingers within where his spirit is strong. Gunter is even kilter but there are cracks in the surface. The man has experienced a recent traumatic loss and he has come in search of what comes next for a man in his mid-fifties. One who still holds the tools and vigor of his less scrupulous youth. He holds tight the memory of his beloved and he seems focused on not betraying her memory. He is gruff and skeptical of society and life. He has an inherent distrust of Houses and their great interests. He is merely more apt to trust or socialize with those of modest means and social rank. He holds some lingering resentment towards the knightly sorts.
  ing resentment towards the knightly sorts.)
• Gerald Wilkerson  + (There is something sprightly and jovial ab …
  There is something sprightly and jovial about Gerald, easily given to smiles and amusements. All in all, he's something of a simple fellow, generally inclined towards mercantile matters and enjoying various vices. And, of course, a touch of a perchant for storytelling. Why, of course, he has done all these things! Yet, it's always like someone talking about the biggest fish they ever caught, with little aplomb.
  fish they ever caught, with little aplomb.)
• Remus Leporidae  + (There is something very draconian about hi …
  There is something very draconian about his methods and how Remus moves through life. He is a calculating man who is known for his great intellect, which comes through for those who are able to get him to speak more than a sentence or two during any encounters they might have. Underneath his veneer of calm lies a man who is constantly battling something he wishes not for others to see. For if they saw the maelstrom of emotions he was capable of, he fears it might be terrifying to witness and forever change the way he is perceived. Only a few have ever coaxed the dark temper of his to the surface and of those who have they paint him as an entirely different man. All of this seems hard to believe though and many have dismissed this as idle whispers among his men to build up the legend of the Vice-Admiral to young, naive recruits.
  the Vice-Admiral to young, naive recruits.)
• Remus Proscipi  + (There is something very draconian about hi …
  There is something very draconian about his methods and how Remus moves through life. He is a calculating man who is known for his great intellect, which comes through for those who are able to get him to speak more than a sentence or two during any encounters they might have. Underneath his veneer of calm lies a man who is constantly battling something he wishes not for others to see. For if they saw the maelstrom of emotions he was capable of, he fears it might be terrifying to witness and forever change the way he is perceived. Only a few have ever coaxed the dark temper of his to the surface and of those who have they paint him as an entirely different man. All of this seems hard to believe though and many have dismissed this as idle whispers among his men to build up the legend of the Vice-Admiral to young, naive recruits.
  the Vice-Admiral to young, naive recruits.)
• Dominique Wyrmguard  + (There is surety of purpose, and then there …
  There is surety of purpose, and then there is stubborn will. Dominique embodies both, honestly. She doesn't deny that her lofty ideals are often impractical, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be pursued. The world is a place full of great goodness and beauty, but just as much horror and evil. The Valardin know that better than most, and only their purity of strength stems the tide from their lands. It's not that she doesn't understand the need for compromise, it's just that compromise is for other people to do, to handle. She can't afford to do it, and she carries that burden heavily. She often wishes for the carefree days before her lessons began, but to shirk her duties, especially in the face of tragedy, is an unforgivable sin.
  e face of tragedy, is an unforgivable sin.)
• Sebell Waters  + (There is technique involved in gracefully …
  There is technique involved in gracefully gaining the trust of any congregation ...and any cleric worth his or her salt would be hardpressed to apply such practices to the hot-blooded, short-tempered, foul-mouthed people of Thrax. Sebell is the first to raise his voice and raise glass. He is the first face you see screaming on the sidelines of a friendly match, splattered with droplets of another man's blood. He's there to make the necessary sacrifices for those setting sail or to comfort the widows of those who did not return. Ever respond to a shark attack? Sebell has. It isn't all clean clerical robes, ship christenings, and wine tasting -- okay, fine! A lot of it is wine tasting.
  - okay, fine! A lot of it is wine tasting.)
• Fiora Malvici  + (There seems to be a permanent chip on Fior …
  There seems to be a permanent chip on Fiora's shoulder, and her view on the world is generally one of skepticism and cynicism. Always weary of others true motivations, she has a distrust for people that often comes across in social settings. Though she is rarely truly at ease, when she is she can be something resembling pleasant at the very least. Though her walls are high, she is the type who bears a deep loyalty to those who manage to get past them. Her skepticism does not generally seem to apply to animals or children. Often treating them far better than she would people, and displaying a kind and adoring demeanor that could not be found in her day to day socializing with peers. Fiora is passionate about her goals. Her father was killed when she was young which has seeded an ambition in her to ensure things like this would not happen again. Justice would be had. Though there are many things that Fiora is uncomfortable with, like people, she is intelligent enough to recognize what is needed and required. Fiora adapts. While court politics or frivoulous socializing may be something she does not have a taste for she knows to succeed you need allies. And allies would prefer you not to be glaring at them constantly all the time. She's working on it.
  stantly all the time. She's working on it.)
• Fiora Laurent  + (There seems to be a permanent chip on Fior …
  There seems to be a permanent chip on Fiora's shoulder, and her view on the world is generally one of skepticism and cynicism. Always weary of others true motivations, she has a distrust for people that often comes across in social settings. Though she is rarely truly at ease, when she is she can be something resembling pleasant at the very least. Though her walls are high, she is the type who bears a deep loyalty to those who manage to get past them. Her skepticism does not generally seem to apply to animals or children. Often treating them far better than she would people, and displaying a kind and adoring demeanor that could not be found in her day to day socializing with peers. Fiora is passionate about her goals. Her father was killed when she was young which has seeded an ambition in her to ensure things like this would not happen again. Justice would be had. Though there are many things that Fiora is uncomfortable with, like people, she is intelligent enough to recognize what is needed and required. Fiora adapts. While court politics or frivoulous socializing may be something she does not have a taste for she knows to succeed you need allies. And allies would prefer you not to be glaring at them constantly all the time. She's working on it.
  stantly all the time. She's working on it.)
• Geraint Blackwood  + (There was once fire in his blood, but time …
  There was once fire in his blood, but time and the death of his first wife has banked those fires. There is a calmness to him now; he listens often, speaks carefully, but to think this timidity would be folly. It is the calm of the storm, and when the time has come for action or he is finally moved to anger, he does so decisively and without hesitation. There are few who see him at ease these days, or who can speak to how he acts when at such ease; the wounds of past losses, perhaps, have not yet healed.
  past losses, perhaps, have not yet healed.)
• Selah Bisland  + (There's a battle going on within Selah, a …
  There's a battle going on within Selah, a constant push and pull between who she is and who she wishes she were. The ideal version of herself that she envisions herself to be. There's no one she admires more in life than her Uncle Gabriel - his steady calm, his capable brilliance, his stoic ability to say what he means to say. That's the GOAL, the Selah she dreams of at night. The reality is somewhat different; there's a roiling fire of passion in Selah's soul. She feels things intensely and has yet to master the ability to keep those feelings from bubbling up and out of her. When she's calm, she's quick and witty; but it causes her no end of frustration that this intellectual side can't simply overrule her emotional side. For better or worse, though, she's got a wide stubborn streak, so she hasn't get given up the effort.
  ak, so she hasn't get given up the effort.)
• Candido Orata  + (There's a push-and-pull of conflicting pas …
  There's a push-and-pull of conflicting passions in Candido's nature that, somehow, the Faith and knighthood have helped him reconcile. Kind of. He's excited by the change afoot in this age of Arvum but has seen the tragic cost of it, and longs to protect Gild's best old works while being a part of new ones. He seeks joy in all corners of life that he can, including indulging arguably dumb cheap thrills sometimes, but longs to live in a way that serves something more than hollow pleasures. He does his best, even when that best is highly imperfect. He tries to make it work.
  ighly imperfect. He tries to make it work.)
• Luciano Fidante  + (There's a saying about men of the sea, and …
  There's a saying about men of the sea, and how there are sometimes stories that are vast and unbelievable that they tell. Luciano's not much different. He enjoys spinning a good yarn, having a good time, drinking with his fellow sailors, and plotting the next adventure. But there is also a serious side to him, and when he's on a ship, or in command of sailors, he takes his job seriously, and treats it as the important duty that it is. Fun and games are fine, but only in their right times.
  s are fine, but only in their right times.)
• Sidney Whisper  + (There's a sly, irrepressible humor at Sidn …
  There's a sly, irrepressible humor at Sidney's core which colors everything he does. Almost any embarrassment is met with self-deprecation; almost any threat with gallows humor. This irreverence can make him seem shallow or insincere, especially to those who buy into his persona of playful hedonism, but when it's required or desired of him he's more than capable of showing a deeply thoughtful side. Or an earnestly sympathetic side. Or an impulsive, impassioned side. Or, in fact, almost any side at all. Emotional flexibility is a bit of a specialty of his.
  lexibility is a bit of a specialty of his.)
• Renato Black  + (There's an energy about him, a force of pe …
  There's an energy about him, a force of personality that seems larger than life, definitely larger than his humble beginnings. Everything is exagerated with him from his expressions to his mannerisms, often using his hands and body language to help make his speech more descriptive and animated. There is a drive to him though, an intensity that cannot be faked, like an unstoppable force just waiting to be released. He smiles easily and often and negative events and emotions roll off of him like water off a duck's back. Always putting the best foot forward and facing the world head on there are not many things that can dampen his spirit.
  ot many things that can dampen his spirit.)
• Apollo Oakwood  + (There's an ineffable charm to Apollo that …
  There's an ineffable charm to Apollo that sees him through most confrontations that may or may not have started with the glibness of his tongue. His wits are relied upon almost exclusively in times of trouble and they serve him rather well. He might be slow to trust, but once he does, he's loyal to the bone, so while he may call few friend, those he does, may count on him til his last.
  se he does, may count on him til his last.)
• Watcher Crown  + (There's an intensity about her that she ca …
  There's an intensity about her that she can't quite shake, even if it is often quiet and bottled. She's generally alert - overly so, in many cases - and what may at first appear to be fairly cautious, but on occasion shows itself as the sort of caution one might ascribe to a viper waiting in the grass.
  t ascribe to a viper waiting in the grass.)
• Watcher  + (There's an intensity about her that she ca …
  There's an intensity about her that she can't quite shake, even if it is often quiet and bottled. She's generally alert - overly so, in many cases - and what may at first appear to be fairly cautious, but on occasion shows itself as the sort of caution one might ascribe to a viper waiting in the grass.
  t ascribe to a viper waiting in the grass.)
• Nazmir Redrain  + (There's little about Nazmir that doesn't s …
  There's little about Nazmir that doesn't scream outgoing, especially when it comes to navigating the social niceties of the nobility. Personable and charming, he's more prone to making himself new friends then finding himself with enemies. Which is not to say that he isn't loyal, for while it doesn't often show itself, the man has a vicious protective streak when it comes to family and friends.
  treak when it comes to family and friends.)
• Nazmir Proscipi  + (There's little about Nazmir that doesn't s …
  There's little about Nazmir that doesn't scream outgoing, especially when it comes to navigating the social niceties of the nobility. Personable and charming, he's more prone to making himself new friends then finding himself with enemies. Which is not to say that he isn't loyal, for while it doesn't often show itself, the man has a vicious protective streak when it comes to family and friends.
  treak when it comes to family and friends.)
• Raymesin Ulbran  + (There's something just a little off about …
  There's something just a little off about Raymesin, even for a Lower Boroughs man. His gaze is just a little too intense and his smile rarely reaches his eyes, leaving the impression of a man wearing a mask of flesh over his real face. A survivor, he adapts to suit the situation; his rage is quick to stir, but there's always loyalty at the core of him.
  there's always loyalty at the core of him.)
• Evelynn Helianthus  + (There's something to be said about the typ …
  There's something to be said about the type of person who can charm an entire gathering of guests while simultaneously causing a shudder to run through their spines. It's hard for one to put a finger on it. Maybe it's the changeability of her moods or her frequent departures from rooms to "walk her swan" or the fact that no one is entirely sure where exactly she came from.
  entirely sure where exactly she came from.)
• Theron Mazetti  + (Theron is a man who is often quick to shar …
  Theron is a man who is often quick to share a smile and a laugh, sometimes at inappropriate times. As a man who has witnessed a great deal in his relative short years he's learned the importance of seeing the lighter side of day-to-day life. While his humor is consistently free, he also began his career as a soldier at the earliest possible time he was able and as a result that has bred into him the sense of discipline necessary to put himself under wraps when necessary. Often slow to anger and quick to crack a joke, Theron is often passionate about his causes. Little can rouse his anger like someone messing with his hair.
  anger like someone messing with his hair.)
• Thesarin Riven  + (Thesarin has a quiet intensity to him that …
  Thesarin has a quiet intensity to him that makes his inner pragmatism seem surprising at times. He tends to long silences, to a brooding fierceness that can make him difficult to relate to for those of lighter heart. His sense of humor exists, but it is restrained, spent rarely. He takes responsibility and duty very seriously but typically comes at most problems with an open perspective. He casts himself in the role of useful outsider frequently, for it is a role that life seems designed for him, for all that he has been a Count of Twainfort for many years now. There's a deep force behind his reserve, a temper that can be terrifying when his control is lost, but generally his reserve is more powerful than all but the highest of aggravations. There's a sense of drama behind his careful quiet; he uses words precisely and to the point, and the effect can be arresting, far more so than a man who speaks much more.
  r more so than a man who speaks much more.)
• Thesbe Seryn  + (Thesbe is the still water that runs deep. …
  Thesbe is the still water that runs deep. She may be quiet, but her level-headed, logical approach to problems has saved her (and her sister) more times than she can count. She’s never one to leap into something head first or rush forward into anything without thinking it through a hundred times over. She prides herself on her accurate, rational logic decision making skills over emotional response, she is not prone to suffer from hype or drama. In fact, she is more of a facts and data sort of woman, which makes her a very difficult person to break down in opposing ideas or questioning, as she interprets everything with facts rather than her emotions.
  thing with facts rather than her emotions.)
• Carita Darkwater  + (These are the priorities In Carita's life: …
  These are the priorities In Carita's life: family, fashion, and friends - and her possessiveness of these factors are absolute. She strives to take care of her Lower Burroughs family as well as her noble family, aware that she started from this less than desirable social status. She will work even harder to ensure that she never returns there. She is determined to be more than her common upbringing. Because of this dichotomy, she is a woman that doesn't see the world in shades of grey: merely in black and white. Haves and have nots. Needs and wants. Beneath the icy facade is a woman of intense passions that burn. If not for the self-possessed refinement she learned while training to be a courtier, this anger would certainly consume her and everyone around her.
  ainly consume her and everyone around her.)
• Amaranth Pravus  + (They say that curiosity killed the cat, bu …
  They say that curiosity killed the cat, but Amaranth fancies herself a nimbler creature. She has a bad habit of sticking her nose into places she shouldn't. The stories are often worth the pain, so she finds herself coming back, time and time again. In addition to being a part-time adventurer, she has a fascination with animal husbandry, and made a hobby out of delivering exotic creatures to nobles and wealthy commoners. Spoiled rotten, she often expects to get her way.
  rotten, she often expects to get her way.)
• Thiri Peyton  + (Thiri is a reluctant fighter but adept whe …
  Thiri is a reluctant fighter but adept when absolute need arises. She trains well but would seldom be seen in a fighting ring and her skills are often downplayed. She is fast talking, fast acting. Though she lacks etiquette there is a definite charisma attributable to her bold and rapid manner of speech and wit. She often believes herself to be the smartest person in the room.
  elf to be the smartest person in the room.)
• Gloriel Bisland  + (This former prisoner of her own overpoweri …
  This former prisoner of her own overpowering emotions is virtually unrecognizable to close family and friends from the person she once was. She's now plagued with frequent, distant gazes out over the horizon and shallow, woeful sighs. Though many of Gloriel's inclinations tend to towards morbidity nowadays, there's at least very few things that can frighten her.
  ast very few things that can frighten her.)
• Thrond Wolfs  + (This man knows he is large and imposing an …
  This man knows he is large and imposing and he knows how to use that, and how to back it up too. But he generally preffers a good joke, a good story and a fun time. When he laughs it's a loud, booming thing and his joy spreads into his eyes easily in these instances. Most of the time he will be somber, and he wont speak when he is thoughtful or trying to asses a situation or a person, but he responds to others who are honest and direct with him, and doesnt trust those who are /too/ charming.
  doesnt trust those who are /too/ charming.)
• Corwin Sanna  + (This son of Sanna and Blackram always feel …
  This son of Sanna and Blackram always feels claustrophobic when indoors. Given his height breadth one could easily allow for this, for how a room might feel too small or a chair too tiny, that the building was closing in around him. But for Corwin it goes further. It's not just that being inside makes him feel closed in, it's that it makes him feel as if he's in the wrong place. That he's wandered into the wrong house. It's not until Corwin can see the open sky and feel the caress of nature's windy hand against his cheek that he finds any true peace. Anything less than that is just restlessness. Corwin's not a hermit though; he likes people probably better than he ikes most animals. Well, most people. Some people deserve to breathe less than some animals, as far as Corwin can tell. If you watch his face, it's pretty clear what which group he's putting you into, too. When he's calm as a gentle zephyr, his eyes are so light, his smile seen curling beneath that big beard. But when he's been riled up, it's like the electrciity of a storm sends static through him and his beard almost bushes out and his frown made all the more evident.
  t and his frown made all the more evident.)
• Renee Marino  + (This woman has a gentle yet confident deme …
  This woman has a gentle yet confident demeanor. She also, however, gets a bit sidetracked sometimes if she gets excited or upset about something or someone in her life. She is a quite social person, but sometimes she just wants to relax, it just depends on her mood. She is rather easy-going and content with the life she has been given, but even so, she longs for a bit more to excite her. She seems to be very kind, and sometimes she cares too deeply about her friends and family.
  s too deeply about her friends and family.)
• Miella Corsetina  + (This woman has been through a lot, but it …
  This woman has been through a lot, but it doesn't really show when you interact with her. She is calm water, not a ripple to be seen, especially in public. Alone, with her family she is more likely to smile and laugh and let her hair down, but after spending years in the public with Mirari acting as a courier and an apprentice, she has learned the courtly blank face which shows nothing that isn't meant to be seen. Her sisters are all sass and spirit, Miella is all calm and stoic, with a blithe mein about her when she feels the most comfortable.
  t her when she feels the most comfortable.)
• Helena Redrain  + (This woman is a chameleon, a study of cont …
  This woman is a chameleon, a study of contrary behavior. She doesn't like to feel out of place, so when she walks into a room she behaves like the other people there, careful to only stand on when she feels comfortable doing so. Her family gets the spectrum, the mischievous prankster, the woman who makes funny faces behind an elder's shoulder as they give a lecture, a dainty Princess at a tea party with her legs primly crossed. She has watched people her whole life and noticed how people behave and the things that make people smile and be comfortable with others. She stands out and shines when she wants to, but otherwise she'll be in the background watching until she's comfortable enough to come bursting out of her shell.
  enough to come bursting out of her shell.)
• Orchid Blooms  + (This young woman is friendly and kind to e …
  This young woman is friendly and kind to everyone. She is a little on the timid side when meeting someone new but she warms up very quickly. She bears quite the temper, though, that generally shows when she feels she as if she failed at what she set out to do. She tries to address everyone as their proper titles but often forgets.
  as their proper titles but often forgets.)
• Thorn Unknown  + (Thorn is a house cat of a woman who is fir …
  Thorn is a house cat of a woman who is firmly entrenched in the moment she is inhabiting. She can get lost simple experiences, such as the texture of a new cloak or the smell of a flower, though just as easily could be moved to crush said flower or tip a glass off the edge of a desk just for that experience as well. Thorn very rarely speaks of the past and is terrible at organization or anything that requires planning but her ease and tendency to savor what is happening around her lends well to playing hostess or being an excellent listener.
  ng hostess or being an excellent listener.)
• Vanessa Hart  + (Those with passing familiarity don't much …
  Those with passing familiarity don't much to say about this solitary young woman. Her very demeanor makes it clear that she often prefers her own company and many an attempt to form a deeper bond has been swiftly discouraged. However, her shrewd nature and cutting remarks make for an unforgettable presence.
  emarks make for an unforgettable presence.)
• Adriel Glynn  + (Though Adriel is inclined to hold himself …
  Though Adriel is inclined to hold himself at a social remove, his earnest decency blossoms past his guard. Candor is a lure for him. Little is more attractive than the outspoken, though he generally tries to keep himself more bottled up. Honor is his ideal, and order is his watchword. These in conjunction can lead him to an approach to life that is overcautious, even overthinking. He is a planner, a thinker, and sometimes the ‘doing’ can pass him by, and he can find himself left behind, watching what should have been his life drifting by past him. The romantic dreamer buried deep behind those pale, clear eyes might only rarely see the light of day, but he’s surely there, living on unspent hopes.
  e’s surely there, living on unspent hopes.)
• Aerandir Elensar  + (Though Aerandir may strike one as a gruff, …
  Though Aerandir may strike one as a gruff, jaded man upon first glance, those who work their way into his good graces - whether through time, effort or simply by nature of being likeable - will quickly notice that he is not without manners, nor joviality; jests, lopsided grins and laughter coming easily enough in the right company. His military bearing, however, is distinct and ever present, a habit yet to die by the looks of it: as evidenced by Aerandir's shift in personality in the presence of gentry, a respectful, almost meek demeanour often taking over.
  , almost meek demeanour often taking over.)
• Graham Stonewood  + (Though Graham is a warrior foremost, he is …
  Though Graham is a warrior foremost, he is known to be easy going, quick to make a joke and laugh with others, though he knows when to be stern and so it's these times that others pay close attention to his words. He was born to know etiquette and can speak among other nobles easily enough.
  an speak among other nobles easily enough.)
• Graham Byrne  + (Though Graham is a warrior foremost, he is …
  Though Graham is a warrior foremost, he is known to be easy going, quick to make a joke and laugh with others, though he knows when to be stern and so it's these times that others pay close attention to his words. He was born to know etiquette and can speak among other nobles easily enough.
  an speak among other nobles easily enough.)
• Donella Redrain  + (Though a quiet soul who can be overlooked …
  Though a quiet soul who can be overlooked in a glittering throng, Donella's tart tongue has built her a reputation for being clever, even playful company. In political life, she tells it as she sees it, and her candor has won her entry into halls which should have traditionally been closed to her. She has never been without ambition or pragmatism; there is always a method in mind for obtaining her aims. She likes to feel useful and gravitates toward people who know things, and causes she can engage with on a personal level. Failure is taken extremely personally. She has been described even by enemies as a formidable woman, and in spite of rigid self-control, more than once someone has found themselves fleeing her displeasure and temper all the way out of Arx.
  leasure and temper all the way out of Arx.)
• Raisa Crown  + (Though gregarious and intelligent, she has …
  Though gregarious and intelligent, she has some mighty rough edges and tends to play her cards close to her chest when it comes to personal feelings and opinions. Raisa lives life to the fullest, enjoying liquor and games in equal measures. She also has a keen sense of humor and very little table manners.
  se of humor and very little table manners.)
• Lavinia Rivenshari  + (Though her brother Vano is clearly more ou …
  Though her brother Vano is clearly more outwardly violent than her, she is also very protective of the few things she truly loves. Most of those things are her family, and her house. She is pleasing to both the eye and ear, but if one listens close enough they no doubt hear the subtle hints of authority in her words. She is exotic, beautiful, charming and calculated. She naturally has a distrust of outsiders, and approaches all situations with a calm skepticism, even if she appears carefree. She is very composed in nearly any situation and always prepared to deal with a problem discretely. Still, like her brother, more tribal than noble, she doesn't trust the Compact and views her priorities to Rivenshari first.
  views her priorities to Rivenshari first.)
• Leonora Malespero  + (Though her health often keeps her secluded …
  Though her health often keeps her secluded, when Leonora makes her way into social gatherings, she often seems rather outgoing and prone to seize life and try to live it to the fullest. She'll dance with anyone who offers, laugh at all the jokes, and gather all the gossip she can. After all, life is hardly a permanent state, as this noblewoman knows all too well.
  te, as this noblewoman knows all too well.)
• Cantus Crown  + (Though not without a sense of good cheer, …
  Though not without a sense of good cheer, Cantus tends towards the grumbly. It'd probably be hard to like him, if his biting wit wasn't usually directed at himself, or if he didn't seem entirely sincere in his desire to help. The world might be a dark place, full of dark things, but Cantus would damn himself before letting that extinguish hope.
  mself before letting that extinguish hope.)
• Lynthelia Louvet  + (Though refined enough to be distinctly nob …
  Though refined enough to be distinctly noble, she also has a worldly air about her. She is witty, sarcastic, quick with a smile or a joke, and informal with most people. She respects people for what they have done and how they respect others, not for the station of their birth. Her own choice to ignore her 'noble duties' for the sake of travel and adventure have definitely affected her personality, and she is as likely to drink with commoners as other nobility.
  to drink with commoners as other nobility.)
• Gwendolen Blackram  + (Though she is very well able to act the pa …
  Though she is very well able to act the part of a gallant knight, Gwendolen's utter lack of social graces becomes immediately apparent whenever she opens her mouth. She feels far more at ease in a suit of armor than a set of elegant robes, and prefers the crass banter of soldiers to the genteel discussions of noblemen. Her time as a guard has taught her to blend into the scenery around her, and she can most often be found with her back to a wall at any given function. This doesn't mean that she doesn't enjoy the company of others, however. Those who can look past her awkward mannerisms will surely find her amicable company.
  sms will surely find her amicable company.)
• Versillis unknonwn  + (Though times have not always been kind to …
  Though times have not always been kind to her, she has chosen to stay mostly positive. She continues to help those in need and is an avid instructor when it comes to the ways of the world. Though she is smiling most of the time, her eyes will always tell the true story now matter what. And while she is not quick to anger, it is best to stay on her good side.
  nger, it is best to stay on her good side.)
• Edda Greenwood  + (Though typically a gentle giant, the more …
  Though typically a gentle giant, the more volatile parts of her are kept underneath of a tempered quietness and an agreeable manner. Her anger is volcanic rather than a steady heat,, with a tendency towards bursts of barbarity when loosened. Loyal to those she trusts and kind to those she believes are deserving of it, and showing a severe, grudging dislike for those that cross her. She may lack any senses of pettiness and the finer, devious thoughts of the nobility, though the sharp nail of a discrete wit, an earthy humor, and a distinct sense of rightness makes up for it.
  stinct sense of rightness makes up for it.)
• Cassia Mercier  + (Thoughtful and yet disinterested. Cassia …
  Thoughtful and yet disinterested. Cassia is no great charmer but neither is she some great intellect. She is no crazed dreamer. No stoic warrior. She is a quiet, pensive woman with a changeable attitude most of the time. Prone to lapsing into thoughtful silence, and obsessing over her work she is not the most social of women. A touch mercurial she leans toward quiet and taciturn with the occasional bright spots of merriment or temper.
  ional bright spots of merriment or temper.)
• Bran Ravenseye  + (Thoughtful would likely be how most of Rav …
  Thoughtful would likely be how most of Ravenseye would describe Bran. A far thinking individual, he's never been slow witted--far from it, in fact--but he tends to take his time when possible, looking over a situation from all angles. Laying plans that won't come to fruition for years, but when they do bear fruit are remarked upon for their foresight. Just because he's a thinker though doesn't mean he's not quick with an easy smile, and a warm embrace. While stern and implacable when he needs to be, Bran would rather make friends than enemies. He treats his house's vassals like family, a warm father figure. Authoritative, and commanding, but out of a desire to see them achieve their own potential, rather than bettering his own standing.
  l, rather than bettering his own standing.)
• Rien Thrax  + (Thoughtful, determined, but prone to fits …
  Thoughtful, determined, but prone to fits of whimsy. In the field and at sea, Rien is a man of dedicated purpose. An expert at strategy, he carries those skills into every walk of life. Though an educated man, most of his education is around the art of war and knighthood, but that includes history as well and he can hold his own at any dinner table. Outside of official duties, however, he tends to enjoy a good drink and a good joke.
  nds to enjoy a good drink and a good joke.)
• Tiago Freedman  + (Tiago is young. He's just-- he's really yo …
  Tiago is young. He's just-- he's really young, even for his age. Easily excited, a little hyperactive, maybe even at times a little manic; he's easily led, not hard to manipulate, wistful and open-hearted, but with a reckless hothead's temper to go with his brash youth and his earnest hope. He still itches for thrills, for the gambling risk that got him into trouble in the first place, and he can be a little anxious when undirected, with a kind of restless leg what-next-what-next-what-next.
  estless leg what-next-what-next-what-next.)
• Tibaltus Gilden  + (Tibaltus is an elusive man of high intelli …
  Tibaltus is an elusive man of high intelligence and deep reserve. It's never entirely clear what he thinks about anything, only how he presents himself. He is focused on dignity and propriety, with a political savvy with the weight of years behind it. Yet there is also a deep compassion to him, as though he can listen to any problem, any confession, and believe that on some level, he can forgive what has been done. There's something grounded and deep about him, a wisdom that seems unrelenting, a darkness that seems deliberately buried. He is steady and sharp. His patience has a razor edge that can do great damage when it finally breaks, but mostly he maintains it without seeming effort.
  ly he maintains it without seeming effort.)
• Tila Sanna  + (Tila Sanna is a force of nature. Quiet and …
  Tila Sanna is a force of nature. Quiet and intense, when she speaks she knows exactly how to arrest attention. Dramatics come naturally to her. Willful, intelligent and patient, she can wait a long time to see plans put into fruition. Her sense of humor is witty and acerbic. Her sense of justice is deeply honed, grounded in a spirituality that is never far from her sharp mind. There is a dreamlike wistfulness behind the hard edges of her competence, a wish for something more that she has never yet truly grasped, but for the most part it is sealed behind the wit and nerve and savvy that her position demands of her.
  nd savvy that her position demands of her.)
• Miles Lockton  + (Time has transformed a once vibrant young …
  Time has transformed a once vibrant young man with aspirations and dreams into a rather crotchety, grumpy older man. In possession of skills that often demand some measure of bedside manner, Miles can still be a true sweetheart or friendly face to those who are severely injured. Those who aren't so seriously injured? It's their own fault for clearly doing something stupid or otherwise avoidable! While not cruel, he's very certain to inform someone of their failings while in the same moment carefully patching up their wounds. While he can certainly grumble and mutter under his breath about a knight's errors in taking a club to the head, at the heart of it all his complaints do carry within them some measure of meaning: love. He wants people to feel better, he wants those under his care to be able to fight on, and often his frank manner that shows that he truly cares for those he mends because he does not wish to see them injured again. At best he's a loveably disgruntled old man who has become jaded with experience and time.
  has become jaded with experience and time.)
• Alayne Frost  + (Time, trial and fallout have turned Alayne …
  Time, trial and fallout have turned Alayne into a creature of stygian pragmatism and disinhibition for the plight of others. A pattern of isolated, private behavior sticks to her every notion, and cynicism grips every word with which she speaks publicly, and openly. There's a sense of untapped pride, however, that seems to be the foundation behind her every word when speaking matters of medicine. She's a judgemental, cynical and flawed woman, hard to make friends and even harder at keeping them. She's quick to channel spite when witness to the mundane and more-so to those who profess expertise and come up short when time of action comes. There's a certain depth to her tone of voice, yet remains modulated in nature and silvery to the ear.
  odulated in nature and silvery to the ear.)
• Timo Frost  + (Timo is awkward except when she isn't. Man …
  Timo is awkward except when she isn't. Many would describe her as a creature defined by her surroundings. She tends to take her cues from the crowd and when she is alone she can be very eccentric. Her generally upbeat and always say yes attitude leads to her coming off a bit younger than you might expect. It also adds to her awkward social charm that gets her by in live. In general she is accomodating and quick to action.
  l she is accomodating and quick to action.)
• Tiye Moretti  + (Tiye is a bundle of curiosity and anecdote …
  Tiye is a bundle of curiosity and anecdotes wrapped up in package and tied off with a bright and ready smile. She'll walk into an inn a stranger, and walk out knowing everyone who passed through. That merchant? She'll buy him a drink and listen to him talk about his family. The bartender? By the time she moves on she'll know which of his joints ache when the weather changes. The world is nothing but a collection of stories, and every story -- no matter how big or small -- is one worth hearing about. And all those little stories help her to know how best to deliver the news she has to share, to tailor her show to her audience. But then the wind blows her on to the next town, and the next set of stories, for Tiye seems to find it hard to sit entirely still.
  ems to find it hard to sit entirely still.)
• Jace Redreef  + (To Jace Redreef, honor is everything. Once …
  To Jace Redreef, honor is everything. Once his word is given, he will do everything in his power to keep it. The risk of death is perfectly acceptable if it's the alternative to breaking a pledge made. Don't try to reason with him about this, because in his eyes (well... eye), you'd be the unreasonable one. He is resolute in his loyalty, even when it's to his own personal detriment. Of course, it's not all oaths and vows and promises. Jace is a born sailor, who's never happier than when he's out on the water, whether he's reaving, hunting pirates, exploring, or anything else bearing the banner of Redreef Shores. His manners are better suited to the company of sea dogs than dainty nobility, but he makes up for it by being a talented raconteur, the life of any party that'd have him.
  ur, the life of any party that'd have him.)
• Arn Telmar  + (To call Arn a curmudgeon would be kind. H …
  To call Arn a curmudgeon would be kind. He is gruff, mean and painfully blunt. Basically, he does not have time for your shit. All of this might make a person miss how unswervingly loyal he is to the High Lord of the Valardin. He never fit the image of the handsome heroic knight, so he has ever been the unrelenting asshole that his liege needs him to be. He is surprisingly deft and using his seemingly complete lack of social grace to put people on the defense and make them react in what are often predictable ways. He's also perfectly willing take the black eye, and the social disgrace to do the things his Prince can not. It's a persona he's crafted so meticulously over four decades that he doesn't remember being the more mild mannered youth he once was.
  the more mild mannered youth he once was.)
• Zoya Kotov  + (To outsiders Zoya is a severe no-nonsense …
  To outsiders Zoya is a severe no-nonsense kind of woman. She doesn't put up with much frivolity. Get to the point thank you very much. Her interests stray towards the practical and those things in which application can be made. It's her ability to keep her mouth shut that makes her a good servant. Things come in - but they rarely go out again. To those whom she has given respect she tends to warm up. Her opinion is given freely - though her absolute loyalty is never in question. She has a nurturing side that gives her an instant connection with children, though she tends towards tough, if fair, love.
  gh she tends towards tough, if fair, love.)
• Eirik Coldrain  + (To put is simply: he is a more quiet perso …
  To put is simply: he is a more quiet person. But when he does speak it is typically either wise, comical or very important. Some have called him gruff or rough but is only around the edges. He has a heart of gold and is rather protective of those he loves. Despite how his silence may come off as possibly rude or ignoring those speaking. This is not so he's merely watching the people in the room he prefers people watching over legitimate social interaction. But once you befriend him he'll laugh drink and party with you whenever.
  l laugh drink and party with you whenever.)
• Bellamy Redrain  + (To say that Bellamy might be the sweetest …
  To say that Bellamy might be the sweetest princess you'd ever meet might not be far from the truth. On the flipside, to say that she is the softest Redrain princess you'll ever meet is almost definitely the truth. A kind-hearted young woman taking her first steps out of a sheltered and more than a little pampered childhood. She would never have an unkind word to say about another, and she would surely give the clothing off of her back to someone in need but she's not the most aware of the struggle of the common people. She's all full of bright smiles, grand gestures that help the immediate but not long term problem, and a heart too sensitive to take even the mildest of criticism. She's sweet, but spoilt and soft.
  iticism. She's sweet, but spoilt and soft.)
• Draven Bruvir  + (To say that Draven is a bundle of energy i …
  To say that Draven is a bundle of energy is quite the understatement of the century. He is almost always on the move and speaking just as fast, as if time may escape him too soon. For those unfamiliar with him, he may indeed be quite hard to keep up with, both physically and mentally. It takes a lot to bring him down and it looks as if he is always pondering or plotting something.
  is always pondering or plotting something.)
• Meara Kennex  + (To strangers there's a reserved wariness t …
  To strangers there's a reserved wariness to her, observant and close-lipped. But for those who get past the facade she is lively and full of wit and brash confidence. Her moods are writ large but fleeting, and she is quick to take responsibility for her actions. As little sister to two older and much larger brothers, she's grown into a scrappy and indefatigable young woman who knows her mind.
  efatigable young woman who knows her mind.)
• Petra Rivenshari  + (To strangers, Petra is the smiling fortune …
  To strangers, Petra is the smiling fortune teller who will read your palm and tell you about the dark stranger in your future. To believers, she is the seer that knows all, sees all. To her family, she is a fierce protector who uses her connection to the spirits and the beyond to safeguard their future. For everyone, she takes no prisoners when it's House Rivenshari on the line. While many of her age are starting to watch their children grow and make their own families, she is rebuilding her own by guiding her niece and nephew to their next steps, while trying to put her grief for her dead husband and daughter behind her.
  her dead husband and daughter behind her.)
• Joslyn Manicelli  + (To the casual observer, Joslyn seems to ha …
  To the casual observer, Joslyn seems to have two completely different personalities, but to Joclyn, they are one in the same. She's a kind woman by nature, always looking for the best in others and always trying to make people laugh. She enjoys the little pleasures, and feminine things, and in many ways embodies the perfect vision of a lady's maid. She is, however, loyal to a fault, and if anybody threatens those that are close to her, and especially if they threaten her charge, she will defend them furiously. Her quick escalation to violence can come as a surprise to many that don't know her well, but when the threat is over she'll be back to her old self, as if nothing had ever happened. The bonds she forms are not easily shattered, and her loyalty is ever unwavering.
  tered, and her loyalty is ever unwavering.)
• Joslyn Stonewood  + (To the casual observer, Joslyn seems to ha …
  To the casual observer, Joslyn seems to have two completely different personalities, but to Joslyn, they are one in the same. She's a kind woman by nature, always looking for the best in others and always trying to make people laugh. She enjoys the little pleasures, and feminine things, and in many ways embodies the perfect vision of a lady's maid. She is, however, loyal to a fault, and if anybody threatens those that are close to her, and especially if they threaten her charge, she will defend them furiously. Her quick escalation to violence can come as a surprise to many that don't know her well, but when the threat is over she'll be back to her old self, as if nothing had ever happened. The bonds she forms are not easily shattered, and her loyalty is ever unwavering.
  tered, and her loyalty is ever unwavering.)
• Joslyn Rivenshari  + (To the casual observer, Joslyn seems to ha …
  To the casual observer, Joslyn seems to have two completely different personalities, but to Joslyn, they are one in the same. She's a kind woman by nature, always looking for the best in others and always trying to make people laugh. She enjoys the little pleasures, and feminine things, and in many ways embodies the perfect vision of a lady's maid. She is, however, loyal to a fault, and if anybody threatens those that are close to her, and especially if they threaten her charge, she will defend them furiously. Her quick escalation to violence can come as a surprise to many that don't know her well, but when the threat is over she'll be back to her old self, as if nothing had ever happened. The bonds she forms are not easily shattered, and her loyalty is ever unwavering.
  tered, and her loyalty is ever unwavering.)
• Adora Bell  + (To the majority of people, Adora is gruff …
  To the majority of people, Adora is gruff and off-putting. For the most part she is not interested in other people unless they're paying customers. She has little patience for stupidity and has no qualms about letting people know they've gotten on her nerves. She is unfriendly, foul-mouthed, and sarcastic, but she can be charming when the need calls for it. She just tries to make sure it never does. She is not interested in being your friend. She is interested in selling you a bookcase and becoming the best damn carpenter in Arx.
  d becoming the best damn carpenter in Arx.)
• Adora Ulbran  + (To the majority of people, Adora is gruff …
  To the majority of people, Adora is gruff and off-putting. For the most part she is not interested in other people unless they're paying customers. She has little patience for stupidity and has no qualms about letting people know they've gotten on her nerves. She is unfriendly, foul-mouthed, and sarcastic, but she can be charming when the need calls for it. She just tries to make sure it never does. She is not interested in being your friend. She is interested in selling you a bookcase and becoming the best damn carpenter in Arx.
  d becoming the best damn carpenter in Arx.)
• Archene Clearwater  + (To those he is close, Archene is trusting, caring and open. To those who aren't, he can even seem to be trusting, caring and open, but he doubtlessly would do nothing for them if it didn't benefit him.)
• Wil Viret  + (To those surface-level acquaintances, Wilh …
  To those surface-level acquaintances, Wilhemina gives every impression of the type to throw herself into her work simply because she feels it is what she is -called- to do. Insistent that she is merely a servant of the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help her gods. Yet it is in those rare moments that a flicker of deep rooted compassion can be glimpsed toward those she guides. And perhaps, even rarer still, the burning ambition that fuels her spirit.
  he burning ambition that fuels her spirit.)
• Wilhemina Viret  + (To those surface-level acquaintances, Wilh …
  To those surface-level acquaintances, Wilhemina gives every impression of the type to throw herself into her work simply because she feels it is what she is -called- to do. Insistent that she is merely a servant of the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help her gods. Yet it is in those rare moments that a flicker of deep rooted compassion can be glimpsed toward those she represents. And perhaps, even rarer still, the burning ambition that fuels her spirit.
  he burning ambition that fuels her spirit.)
• Tomas Redrain  + (Tomas hides a passionate heart with a fair …
  Tomas hides a passionate heart with a fairly chill exterior. Most people who meet him just think he's a trinket-seller or pleasant enough company. They might even see him as a romantic or artistic soul; certainly, he has an aesthetic sense, and he can understand some concepts that the insensitive simply cannot comprehend. Sometimes, he seems like he's profoundly insightful. Other times, he's blinded by his worldly ambitions and desires. He's very human, even if sometimes his spirit seems to echo fragments of wisdom he only gradually understands.
  s of wisdom he only gradually understands.)
• Pasquale Malespero  + (Too sick to train to be a knight, too sick …
  Too sick to train to be a knight, too sick to captains ship, born too late in the family line to rule, Pasquale was raised in constant disappointment: his own, his parents', his brothers'. Realism became his guiding force and a force of will stronger than steel propelled him forward. When his family was almost entirely wiped out by the Gyre, grief and frustration entered his heart, replacing much of the hope that had been living there. He knows that he'll need to fight for what he wants, and as his weak constitution has always limited him, he'll need to use a cunning intellect in this fight. Even if his bitterness gets the best of him some days, he is all too aware that respect and kindness go further in this world than the opposite, so he tends to save the worst of his foul mood for behind closed doors.
  of his foul mood for behind closed doors.)
• Torian Culler  + (Torian is gruff and no-nonsense...most of …
  Torian is gruff and no-nonsense...most of the time. He likes his fun as much as the next guy, but he's led such a wild life in the lower boroughs that his idea of a good time is a smoke, a steak, whiskey, and some peace and quiet to watch the sun set over the bay. He's a man who does what is necessary, a hard-boiled exterior over a heart that is still, surprisingly, pretty soft. He cares for the Cullers, he cares for the little group of misfits, thieves, and vagabonds that come to him for advice, leadership, and at times, protection. They may be uncultured scumbags to the rest of the city, but they are his uncultured scumbags and he will see them live as well as he can.
  d he will see them live as well as he can.)
• Toste Redrain  + (Toste has a driving need to excel at every …
  Toste has a driving need to excel at everything he attempts to do in the biggest, flashiest ways possible as well as a deep need for approval and acceptance. He has always stood up for the underdog and has a kindness to him and a sense of greater responsibility that won't let him turn his back on someone who is being bullied or is in need in some way. He is loyal, courageous, merciful, generous and noble; he has strong faith that carries him through dire times and ultimately stands for justice. That doesn't mean, however that Toste isn't trouble. He is capital T trouble and thrives on mischief, jokes and the adventures he shares with his cousins and friends.
  es he shares with his cousins and friends.)
• Tovell Telmar  + (Tovell is quick to smile, but also quick t …
  Tovell is quick to smile, but also quick to anger - mercurial, they call him, fiery like the color of his hair. And yet he tries so hard to control himself, to learn to be more patient, calmer, slower to anger. It's slow going but he tries. Still, he is stalwart in a fight and absolutely loyal as men of the Oathlands often are. He takes his oaths seriously, and he knows his emotional eddies are his particular challenge and every day he strives to master them. On good days he is cheerful and pleasant, when the chips are down he is dogged in his determination to persevere, but on bad days he is temperamental and hot-headed.
  d days he is temperamental and hot-headed.)
• Ahriman Grayson  + (Towards his family Prince Ahriman was know …
  Towards his family Prince Ahriman was known as a loving father and husband. Among the extended family he was amiable but less open. And to those not in his close circle he could be seen as cold if not a bit distant. Now that he is returned from many trials and tribulations the man seems a little more cold and distant. Perhaps reuniting with his family will thaw him from his ordeal.
  his family will thaw him from his ordeal.)
• Traherne Nashe  + (Trahearn lives fully. He enjoys the simple …
  Trahearn lives fully. He enjoys the simple pleasures in life that others often forget: the feel of a hot bath, the taste of good ale, the slap of the sea wind. Going out of his way to experience them when he can, he might be something of a gourmand in his pursuit of simplicity. After leaving the soldier's life behind, he acts with the utmost precision, taking everything in order. Surprises rarely take him aback, but he will not hasten to a rush "just because." Given a proper reason, Trahearn acts swiftly and decisively. But he despises anyone who would make their trifling emergency his, and he views inconveniences with a grimace. When pursuing a goal -- the shaping of diamondplate, the creation of something truly remarkable -- he is singularly focused, losing sleep and nourishment to the act of creation. He hates leaving anything half done. Few would expect him to adapt as easily as he does, but he always seeks to return to his task and see it through. Hanging threads are an insult to his intellect.
  ng threads are an insult to his intellect.)
• Zale Verus  + (Tries to be pretty laid-back, wants to enjoy his job whenever possible so appears not to take it seriously, has loose concepts of privacy tho usually doesn't care enough for theft; covetousness isn't in his nature.)
• Triscali Grayson  + (Triscali may look like the dawn reawakened …
  Triscali may look like the dawn reawakened, like the rising sun, but that's as warm as she gets. Her personality is frost and steel, cold and unbending. Still, she is a woman of deep conviction, and in moments of passion -- of inspiration -- something of that dawn is restored in her, rekindled by the spark of belief.
  in her, rekindled by the spark of belief.)
• Tristan Crucible  + (Tristan is a man of almost infinite gentle …
  Tristan is a man of almost infinite gentleness and patience--with horses. With people he likes, he can be a great companion--hard drinking, hard riding, and quick of wit. With most people, however, he is often sarcastic and distant, keeping them determinedly at arm's length. He doesn't have time for social interaction. He has to see to the horses. Still, all his prickles hide a soft heart. He is always bringing home strays.
  heart. He is always bringing home strays.)
• Harrow Steelhart  + (True to the reputation of the previous Ste …
  True to the reputation of the previous Steelharts, Harrow is a man of duty that scowls and rarely, ever, smiles. Even though as a part of nobility he has been... 'trained' to act chivalrous, he tends to ignore social etiquette if it comes in the way of his duty. Entirely loyal to the King above all and nothing else, if one thing could be said about Harrow - seemingly a shallow, hardly speaking and rough man - is that he gets the job done, hence his nickname, which he embraces proudly.
  e his nickname, which he embraces proudly.)
• Alaric Grayson  + (Turns out that having a soul trapped in a …
  Turns out that having a soul trapped in a horrifying mindscape for years tends to mature someone that was callow and irresponsible. Remarkably, he doesn't seem very haunted by his experiences except in least guarded moments. He's still personable, friendly and warm, with an energy that few can match. There's still hints of the man that deeply wanted to be liked, but with his marriage to Symonesse he seems to have gained much more balance and confidence, and is comfortable with showing restraint and delegating from the top. Very slow to anger, he's learned the lessons of acting rashly or speaking without great care for his actions- rarely one to give offense, nor one to overlook what needs doing.
  nse, nor one to overlook what needs doing.)
• Turo Navegant  + (Turo has always been his own best competit …
  Turo has always been his own best competition, striving to better himself and the troops under his command at every turn. He gives praise sparsely but fairly, making his few words of commendation the most highly prized currency throughout the Navegant fleet. If any visible fault could be plainly attributed to him, it might be pride. But so measured and balanced a sense of pride could as easily be ascribed to perception and realism as to mere arrogance. Turo is bright and insightful but perhaps too keenly aware of his duties. It is only among true friends and in circumstances unlikely to mar his ability to lead that he displays a smiling demeanor and a quick wit that hint of further facets of his personality he has thus far allowed to remain hidden for reasons of his own.
  d to remain hidden for reasons of his own.)
• Tyche Inverno  + (Tyche is the sort of social butterfly that …
  Tyche is the sort of social butterfly that is always invited to the best parties, or just throws them herself, knows who is who, and has her finger on the pulse of whatever social circles there are present. She's bright, fun, funny, and goes out of her way to make people comfortable in her presence, even those that are not usually the social sorts. But beneath all of that is someone that's clever, and knows that sometimes a situation needs to be manipulated in her favor, and she's willing to make that happen.
  or, and she's willing to make that happen.)
• Tynan Grayhope  + (Tynan didnt grow up with much and when he …
  Tynan didnt grow up with much and when he has a chance, he likes to indulge in the finer things in life. Fueling it is an insatiable curiosity, both for experiencing life and learning new things. He has an easy manner, often jovial and good humored and has still to run into a joke he doesnt like. Good or bad. The fast talking, sometimes flirtatious, demeanor does get muted when it comes down to business, however, taking his work rather seriously. It may seem he has a short attention span at times, but when something really interests him, he can spend an inordinate amount of time giving it his attention.
  te amount of time giving it his attention.)
• Tyren Valardin  + (Tyren Valardin is a man built by loss - th …
  Tyren Valardin is a man built by loss - the loss of his family at Sanctum, the senseless slaughter of his traveling companions, and the loss of limb suffered by the hands of the Abandoned - but he is not wholly defined by those events. Reserved, calm, and well composed, he has rare moments of true glee and and those seem to happen most often behind closed doors, particularly with a good book involved. But while he tends to be a private person when it comes to matters of the self, he does find pleasure in sharing his academic pursuits with others. A keen intellectual, he enjoys lively debates and investigations which take him deep into libraries and beyond to find knowledge and spread that knowledge to others.
  ledge and spread that knowledge to others.)
• Tyren Laurent  + (Tyren Valardin is a man built by loss - th …
  Tyren Valardin is a man built by loss - the loss of his family at Sanctum, the senseless slaughter of his traveling companions, and the loss of limb suffered by the hands of the Abandoned - but he is not wholly defined by those events. Reserved, calm, and well composed, he has rare moments of true glee and and those seem to happen most often behind closed doors, particularly with a good book involved. But while he tends to be a private person when it comes to matters of the self, he does find pleasure in sharing his academic pursuits with others. A keen intellectual, he enjoys lively debates and investigations which take him deep into libraries and beyond to find knowledge and spread that knowledge to others.
  ledge and spread that knowledge to others.)
• Tyrus Thrax  + (Tyrus has always preferred the study of th …
  Tyrus has always preferred the study of the esoteric than either sword or politics. While a lover of philosophy, he is by no means a distant recluse. Warm and charismatic, with a sense of humour as befits the occasion, he never shied from the company of others, seeking it as much as he was sought in turn. A most charming man... up to a point. The cruel lessons learnt during his years of slavery remain, a constant drain that would see the facade undone and reveal the hardened core that remains, when all the rules and finery of society have been removed. It is that core that those who follow him see, the implacable will they know will see them victorious, or give meaning to their deaths.
  ctorious, or give meaning to their deaths.)
• Tython Culler  + (Tython was known to be overly enthuseastic …
  Tython was known to be overly enthuseastic as a youth, optimistic, almost aggressive for action and adventure, though now he is much more measured, still jovial and positive but much more considerate and thoughtful than he used to be. He tends to party and look for fun and interesting things to do, either in an adventure or spending time with a woman, or just seeing how much trouble he can get into. Most of the time it's measured but often it will be just to keep himself occupied and his mind of more troubling things.
  ied and his mind of more troubling things.)
• Ulysses Bisland  + (Ulysses is more of a slightly hot-headed b …
  Ulysses is more of a slightly hot-headed brawn sort of guy; firm and determined, but not very bright. Although generally, he tends to come out as a serious and slightly intimidating man, those who get to know him more thoroughly can see that, in truth they were right, he is quite harsh, impertinent and guarded. His voice tends to verge on the gravelly side, often accompanied by raucous tones whenever he allows himself to have some fun. It is the type of voice that many seem to consider unfriendly and severe: low and rough, with a loud and coarse laughter.
  nd rough, with a loud and coarse laughter.)
• Herbert Gavius  + (Unassuming to the point of being milquetoa …
  Unassuming to the point of being milquetoast, this is a man shielded by a blandness that all but begs everyone to forget he was ever in a room to begin with. Soft-spoken in a way that makes one question if he has ever raised his voice in a life, he looks like the very embodiment of a truly forgettable banker.
  embodiment of a truly forgettable banker.)
• Eilonwy Thunderoak  + (Unburdened by the social structures of Arv …
  Unburdened by the social structures of Arvum's domesticated populace, Eilonwy is spirited. She smiles readily and often. Hers is a chin kept up right and she often finds reason to laugh. Underneath all this however is a thread of violence. She might love the lighter side of life, but she will do what she must to survive.
  but she will do what she must to survive.)
• Eilonwy Blackwood  + (Unburdened by the social structures of Arv …
  Unburdened by the social structures of Arvum's domesticated populace, Eilonwy is spirited. She smiles readily and often. Hers is a chin kept up right and she often finds reason to laugh. Underneath all this however is a thread of violence. She might love the lighter side of life, but she will do what she must to survive.
  but she will do what she must to survive.)
• Otakar Redrain  + (Unlike many of his Northern kin, Otakar is …
  Unlike many of his Northern kin, Otakar is slow to anger - but conversely, also slow to cool down once that rage has built up. Intellectually curious with an eye towards Southern culture, Otakar has seamlessly blended his belief in the spirits with the ideals of Oathlands knighthood. Pragmatic and restrained, this knight of the North views most problems as one that can and should be solved with as little violence as possible - and when necessary, backed with sound tactics and the precision of a scalpel.
  nd tactics and the precision of a scalpel.)
• Seroza Grimhall  + (Unlike the name suggests, Seroza isn't ver …
  Unlike the name suggests, Seroza isn't very grim at all. He prefers a good joke rather than a session of morose staring. He is a man of patience, and prefers to have time to plan or consider options. Unless something strikes a nerve, at any rate. Still, the man can be serious when he needs to be, but really, prefers it when things simply aren't all stuffy affairs all the time.
  ly aren't all stuffy affairs all the time.)
• Torstein Coldrain  + (Upon first meeting, Torstein tends to come …
  Upon first meeting, Torstein tends to come across as standoffish and distant, being slow to warm up to those he doesn't yet know. In situations where it's demanded of him, he can be sociable enough, though never to the point that anyone would refer to him as anything other than being gruff and quite tactless. His trust isn't an easily won thing, however, to those who have proven themselves worthy, he is fiercely loyal. And yet beneath all of that, toward those whom he is close to, he can be seen as deeply caring and protective. While being quick to anger when those he cares for are threatened, or treated poorly.
  res for are threatened, or treated poorly.)
• Nimm Urist  + (Usually quiet and reserved, but when he does speak Nimm often makes terrible puns.)
• Cyrus Laurent  + (Usually stiff and stern, he takes what he …
  Usually stiff and stern, he takes what he does very seriously. He has a strong faith and passion to do what's right. While easy to focus on his work, he has a hard time in casual or social situations and can become awkward or very quiet. Despite his hard work, he constantly feels as though his efforts are not good enough and carries a burden of guilt for actions he could not change.
  of guilt for actions he could not change.)
• Uther Frost  + (Uther tends to stand stoic and observe the others around him. It is clear that he is trying to adapt to his new surroundings. However, from his stance it is clear that he is always expecting to be attacked as trust is considered a rare concept to Uther.)
• Vaar none  + (Vaar is always smiling, and seems to be go …
  Vaar is always smiling, and seems to be good company with a drink. His laid-back nature and lack of formality are as readily apparent as his lack of motivation. Whether lounging around, or socializing with other citizens, Vaar is always a welcome member of any cheery group of vagabonds! With a drink or a pipe, Vaar is always ready for a good time, and is ALWAYS looking for a new way to make some coin. Though most people who meet Vaar would say he is a friendly and happy individual, those who have wronged him or insulted those he cares about have said he turns into a violent force on nature, hellbent on revenge.
  lent force on nature, hellbent on revenge.)
• Vaela Crown  + (Vaela is generally shy and reserved, thoug …
  Vaela is generally shy and reserved, though often her silence is to avoid drawing unncessary attention to herself. Any friend of her's will tell you that once she gets to know someone (or, in a tough situation) her charisma can and will shine through. She can be loyal to a fault, which is a lesson she refuses to grasp.
  t, which is a lesson she refuses to grasp.)
• Filusae Tyde  + (Vain to a fault, Filusae is proud of herse …
  Vain to a fault, Filusae is proud of herself in all things. Though she may struggle, she is persistent to the point of obsession; Do not give up, try better. This will only account to things or situations she has decided are interesting enough to hold her attention which - once lost, is very difficult to regain. Though she may seem stubborn and often times easy-going, She has both a venomous temper and deep-set fears alike. Foremost of this nature she keeps is a keen sense of mischief and rhyme. Absolutely terrified of large bodies of water, Filusae is hardly able to get near the sea or even a pond without freezing still as the cold deep itself. Befriend Filusae at your own risk, as there have been over the years many injuries through her whims and games though none inflicted directly of her design.
  ugh none inflicted directly of her design.)
• Ciaphas Seraceni  + (Vain, self-centered, perpetually bored. Th …
  Vain, self-centered, perpetually bored. This Eurus seems to enjoy nothing better than to bask and be left enough alone. While not above going to galas and balls, his main interest seems to be watching the Champions and the odd Duels that occur in public. His activity only seems to peak when near naval vessels or the odd shopping-spree, where he has found ample time to divulge in a hobby outside of boats or warfare -- clothing. With the changes of seasons so different than to what he was accustomed too comes new fashions, materials and styles.
  comes new fashions, materials and styles.)
• Valda Nylund  + (Valda is a soft-spoken woman, possessed of …
  Valda is a soft-spoken woman, possessed of a dry wit and sardonic attitude. She is ever-curious, nearly always interested in meeting new people and learning more about them. She also bears a strong sense of responsability, putting her duties first. As well, those under her care tend to see a more motherly side of her, looking out for them and attempting to see to their needs where she can: a trait that serves her well as Shaman.
  n: a trait that serves her well as Shaman.)
• Valencia Redrain  + (Valencia -loves-. She loves intrigue like …
  Valencia -loves-. She loves intrigue like a midnight lover, starting it, or finding it wherever she goes. She loves beauty, especially when it enhances her own beauty, and loves her vanity even more. She loves the North, surprisingly enough, viewing it as a blank canvas upon which to paint her mark. She loves people, their potential, and what they can do for her, and even more, what she can make them do. She loves love, finding the game of it an irresistible delight to engage in, and even more the game of remaining blemishless to the courtiers of any land. She loves vengeance, petty cruelties, and the satisfaction of a defeat that can never be traced back to her. She loves the glory of charity and looking after the less fortunate, because let's face it, who else -could- she look after? She is an intense woman of loves and passions, eager to invent her next game, and maybe even best her homeland of origin, showing the South what -real- strength is about.
  g the South what -real- strength is about.)
• Valencia Velenosa  + (Valencia -loves-. She loves intrigue like …
  Valencia -loves-. She loves intrigue like a midnight lover, starting it, or finding it wherever she goes. She loves beauty, especially when it enhances her own beauty, and loves her vanity even more. She loves the North, surprisingly enough, viewing it as a blank canvas upon which to paint her mark. She loves people, their potential, and what they can do for her, and even more, what she can make them do. She loves love, finding the game of it an irresistible delight to engage in, and even more the game of remaining blemishless to the courtiers of any land. She loves vengeance, petty cruelties, and the satisfaction of a defeat that can never be traced back to her. She loves the glory of charity and looking after the less fortunate, because let's face it, who else -could- she look after? She is an intense woman of loves and passions, eager to invent her next game, and maybe even best her homeland of origin, showing the South what -real- strength is about.
  g the South what -real- strength is about.)
• Valencia Pravus  + (Valencia -loves-. She loves intrigue like …
  Valencia -loves-. She loves intrigue like a midnight lover, starting it, or finding it wherever she goes. She loves beauty, especially when it enhances her own beauty, and loves her vanity even more. She loves the North, surprisingly enough, viewing it as a blank canvas upon which to paint her mark. She loves people, their potential, and what they can do for her, and even more, what she can make them do. She loves love, finding the game of it an irresistible delight to engage in, and even more the game of remaining blemishless to the courtiers of any land. She loves vengeance, petty cruelties, and the satisfaction of a defeat that can never be traced back to her. She loves the glory of charity and looking after the less fortunate, because let's face it, who else -could- she look after? She is an intense woman of loves and passions, eager to invent her next game, and maybe even best her homeland of origin, showing the South what -real- strength is about.
  g the South what -real- strength is about.)
• Valenzo Vincinatti  + (Valenzo's time in Arx has changed him; whe …
  Valenzo's time in Arx has changed him; where he was once a laid-back and somewhat whimsical individual, hard truths learned about himself and the world around him have left their scars, and it would be hard not to notice even the brightest of his smiles carry some hint of bitterness. Still, given the choice, smile and laugh he does, and while his damned insatiable curiosity is a flame that cannot be quenched, no matter how deeply in over his head it gets him -- his quick wits somehow manage to carry him through.
  wits somehow manage to carry him through.)
• Valerion Valardin  + (Valerion is exceedingly intelligent and ha …
  Valerion is exceedingly intelligent and has a quiet determination that tends to make the young man very successful at whatever he sets his mind to, and the young prince has begun to gain a reputation as a promising tactician and knight. However, the prince is often described to be soft spoken, very private and somewhat bookish. Valerion was is deeply affected by nostalgia and melancholy. He is often very reserved in his emotional affairs and tends not to open up very easily. His mannerisms and disposition are somewhat a toss up between being quite valiant and pragmatic. He will not sully his honor to deal unfairly with an enemy and often shows mercy to those he deems worthy of redemption. Valerion is a very spiritual person who has taken to the Faith with a religious fervor. He has remained chaste and stood by his vows as a knight, respecting chivalry and the ways of valor. Some might say that sometimes he might seem a bit dark and can very much be an intimidating person. This is perhaps due to his sharp perception and insightful nature, being accused of being empathic more than once.
  accused of being empathic more than once.)
• Valerius Thrax  + (Valerius enjoys people. He enjoys impressi …
  Valerius enjoys people. He enjoys impressing pretty women, whether or not he ends up in bed with them is kind of just extra bonus. He likes to make them laugh, bring a color to their cheeks, and make himself look amazing with one on his arm. For other men, he genuinely enjoys making friends, joking, gambling, generally carousing with the boys. He sees little need in all the anger, senseless violence, and posturing for dominance that one would think is in his blood. He might describe life at court as a battlefield of intrigue, but really it's only to make the rest of his family leave him alone so he can get ready for the next party. He will fight if he has to, and do so well, but it's so dull and boorish. Settling matters over a drink or poker game is far more appealing to him.
  r poker game is far more appealing to him.)
• Valerius Malespero  + (Valerius enjoys people. He enjoys impressi …
  Valerius enjoys people. He enjoys impressing pretty women, whether or not he ends up in bed with them is kind of just extra bonus. He likes to make them laugh, bring a color to their cheeks, and make himself look amazing with one on his arm. For other men, he genuinely enjoys making friends, joking, gambling, generally carousing with the boys. He sees little need in all the anger, senseless violence, and posturing for dominance that one would think is in his blood. He might describe life at court as a battlefield of intrigue, but really it's only to make the rest of his family leave him alone so he can get ready for the next party. He will fight if he has to, and do so well, but it's so dull and boorish. Settling matters over a drink or poker game is far more appealing to him.
  r poker game is far more appealing to him.)
• Valery no family  + (Valery seems to be mostly lost on the world, finding simple things confusing or amazing. She may seem rude and reluctant to trust people, but in general she's willing to know and learn.)
• Valery Frost  + (Valery seems to be mostly lost on the world, finding simple things confusing or amazing. She may seem rude and reluctant to trust people, but in general she's willing to know and learn.)
• Valkieri Rubino-Zaffria  + (Valkieri is a study of contradictions. Of …
  Valkieri is a study of contradictions. Of a more up-front, serious bent, he never took well to the diplomatic scheming that characterizes most of the Lyceum Houses. Still, he has a deepset ruthlessness that certainly lends itself to the game of intrigue the houses play. While others move their pieces more readily with guile and manipulation, Valkieri has a force of personality to command obedience in a different fashion. He is simultaneously impatient with noble etiquette and fiercely (sometimes violently) proud of his own nobility. Although terribly patient in some ways, he has a vicious temper that can show itself either through words or more dangerous methods. Still, he is not entirely brutish: he has his own sharp wit, and he takes enjoyment from using it. He's even been known to smile or, gods forbid, /laugh/ on occasion.
  mile or, gods forbid, /laugh/ on occasion.)
• Vandorean Laurent  + (Vandorean is mercurial with giant melconch …
  Vandorean is mercurial with giant melconcholies causing him to drink himself into a stupor or partake in other more dangerous pursuits. Other times, he is a flurry of energy and excitement for whatever challenges wait before him. Damn it all if someone tells him that he CAN'T do something. In addition to his stubbornness, he is also prone to acts of rage that cause him to fly off handle at minor slights which he often deeply regrets latter on. Van is all of these things and none. His passions constantly mold and shape him as he tries to fix his regrets and better his life though the cycle of improvement and regret that seems to constantly repeat itself.
  et that seems to constantly repeat itself.)
• Elysio Forza  + (Vanity diluted by personal integrity, Elys …
  Vanity diluted by personal integrity, Elysio is a contradiction of practiced ethereal mystique and sincere warmth grounded in the loss of great privilege. His cultured charm makes him adept at soliciting admirers from near and afar without compromising himself, though a lifetime as scion to a disgraced noble house has bred melancholic undercurrents to the former lord's curated aesthetic.
  ts to the former lord's curated aesthetic.)
• Vanora Pravus  + (Vanora can be difficult to understand upon …
  Vanora can be difficult to understand upon initial meeting. Something about her makes her come off as frosty, a shell of careful politics and court etiquette that beneath holds deeper and more mercurial moods. She carries herself with the poise and the mask of indifference that those who understand the training of the Priests of Tehom likely find familiar. Still waters do run deep they say, and it is possible to see warmth, humor, and even flirtation when engaged with Vanora. Just avoid her bad side, it will strike as swift and unexpectedly as any viper.
  ke as swift and unexpectedly as any viper.)
• Vanora Kennex  + (Vanora can be difficult to understand upon …
  Vanora can be difficult to understand upon initial meeting. Something about her makes her come off as frosty, a shell of careful politics and court etiquette that beneath holds deeper and more mercurial moods. She carries herself with the poise and the mask of indifference that those who understand the training of the Priests of Tehom likely find familiar. Still waters do run deep they say, and it is possible to see warmth, humor, and even flirtation when engaged with Vanora. Just avoid her bad side, it will strike as swift and unexpectedly as any viper.
  ke as swift and unexpectedly as any viper.)
• Vanora Grimhall  + (Vanora can be difficult to understand upon …
  Vanora can be difficult to understand upon initial meeting, and to some may come off as frosty, a shell of careful politics and court etiquette that beneath holds deeper and more mercurial moods. She carries herself with an unflappable poise perfected over years of practice. There are some who remark on how cool she remains under pressure, but whether that is the truth or merely the illusion she strives for who could say? She should not be mistaken for a woman lacking passions however, indeed hers are examined so intensely she makes indulging in them an art.
  ensely she makes indulging in them an art.)
• Varan Grayson  + (Varan is charming and outgoing, the perfec …
  Varan is charming and outgoing, the perfect combination for someone that has wanted to be a bard since before he knew that was a term that existed. He enjoys music so much that he sometimes is oblivious to the fact that other people, well, don't. He's outwardly cheerful, although prone to some moments of brooding as all those who lean towards the dramatic arts might be. Being a Prince he's also prone to being a bit pretentious and full of himself since he knows he's talented. He lives for the spotlight whether that's an actual one on the stage or in the corner of a darkened tavern with all eyes on him. He tends to dress with the latest fashion and is just as at home singing in a castle as he is on the branch of a tree in the woods. He's going to be your friend. It's not a matter of if, but when.
  friend. It's not a matter of if, but when.)
• Varosh Masque  + (Varosh is at his heart a crowd pleaser. He …
  Varosh is at his heart a crowd pleaser. He knows the name of his sailors in the Black Fleet, their problems and dreams, and he cares. The ostracized Truesworn is deeply faithful to those around him, his earnestness in seeing his vows through earning him the respect of many. He is often drinking, abusing his body's uncanny resistance to alcohol, and always has a hearty tale or joke to lighten the mood. He may speak truthfully if a comrade needs to hear some harsh advice, but above all, Varosh means well, and those around him are made better for his presence. Alone, however, the former Truesworn is another person entirely. In silence he turns inwards, to the memory of the ones lost along the way, family and friends. Caught off-guard in his moments alone, he might take a while to get back to his more expansive, friendly mood, revealing a man that is deeply philosophical about the cycle of death and rebirth, honor and the mission one has on this Dream before they fade.
  on one has on this Dream before they fade.)
• Varosh  + (Varosh is at his heart a crowd pleaser. He …
  Varosh is at his heart a crowd pleaser. He knows the name of his sailors in the Black Fleet, their problems and dreams, and he cares. The ostracized Truesworn is deeply faithful to those around him, his earnestness in seeing his vows through earning him the respect of many. He is often drinking, abusing his body's uncanny resistance to alcohol, and always has a hearty tale or joke to lighten the mood. He may speak truthfully if a comrade needs to hear some harsh advice, but above all, Varosh means well, and those around him are made better for his presence. Alone, however, the former Truesworn is another person entirely. In silence he turns inwards, to the memory of the ones lost along the way, family and friends. Caught off-guard in his moments alone, he might take a while to get back to his more expansive, friendly mood, revealing a man that is deeply philosophical about the cycle of death and rebirth, honor and the mission one has on this Dream before they fade.
  on one has on this Dream before they fade.)