Name: Sophia Octavia Age:16 Gender: Female Race: Human Appearance/Clothing: Sophia is a small, fragile looking girl, standing just over five feet tall. She is rather thin, though not enough to appear unhealthy. She has lightly tanned skin, several shades lighter than most of her countrymen, and light yellow eyes that seem to radiate warmth and goodwill. Her face is fair and nearly always sports a brilliant smile. Her dark hair is extremely long, reaching her waist, and has been meticulously cared for. A single streak of brilliant white runs amongst the black locks. Despite her slight frame, Sophia's style of dress clearly shows her royal status. Her wrists are adorned with polished bracelets of solid gold. The jewelry has been fashioned into the appearance of a snake with carefully engraved scales running the entire length of the bands. The serpents' eyes are shimmering rubies. Sophia also wears a golden ring inset with a another larger ruby. Around her neck the princess wears a thin gold chain bearing a small medallion. The medallion is engraved with a depiction of a winged serpent, the national sigil of Lyok. The princess wears a small gold circlet around her head. A single red gemstone is set in it's center. Sophia's dress is made of soft silk, dyed a brilliant crimson. The dress is covered in embroidery, all done in gold thread. The garment runs from her shoulders to the middle of her calf. It has no sleeves, leaving her arms bare. On her feet Sophia wears sandals made of red leather. The princess has a great love for music, and often carries a flute with her in her travels. The instrument is made of ivory adorned with silver. It is usually carried in a pouch made of soft brown leather to protect it. Weapons: None. Personality: Sophia is generally quite kind to those around her, even strangers. She has a certain warmth about her personality that radiates quickly, a trait that has made her quite popular among the people of Lyok. She is compassionate, especially towards the poor or sick, and strives to be helpful. In aristocratic company, she is quite respectful, having been taught the ways of the court from a young age. She has a soft voice that maintains an almost song-like quality. Despite, or perhaps because of her kindness, she also is a bit naïve, tending to trust those around her easily. She has been sheltered within the walls of Veranthium for most of her life, and thus can be quite sensitive at times. History: Sophia is the youngest daughter of Empress Angelica Octavia of Lyok, a thriving empire to the east known the world over for their expertise in matters of trade and war. She has two older sisters. Her brother, the oldest of the four children, died in combat while she was still quite young. Sophia grew up in Veranthium, the capitol of Lyok, and learned the ways of the court from her mother and sisters. As she grew older, Sophia became quite popular amongst both the aristocrats and the common folk, often walking the streets of Veranthium for hours on end to meet her mother's subjects. She began visiting other countries as an ambassador of Lyok in her early teens with her sisters. She, along with her bodyguard, was sent to Keilaudrin to promote peace and goodwill between the nations. --- Name: Jezin Tremora Age: 24 Gender: Male Race: Human Appearance/Clothing: Jezin has a thin, wiry frame, consisting mostly of muscle. He is roughly average height, standing in the vicinity of six feet tall. His skin is dark and heavily tanned, and his eyes are a deep shade of brown. His hair is black, straight, and hangs just past his chin. He has a short goatee that is kept rather neat, and a thin face with high cheekbones. Jezin wears the armor of the Brass Hand, the Lyoki royal family's personal guard. His chest piece consists of a long shirt of scale mail made of a hard metal with a similar appearance to copper. The shirt hangs down nearly to his knees and his held tight around his waist with a sturdy leather belt that carries his sword and dagger. The cuirass' sleeves reach to the soldier's elbows, where they are met by vambraces made of the same metal as the chest piece. Beneath the long shirt, he wears a simple shirt made of black cloth and trousers made of reinforced leather. His legs are protected by knee-high boots made of the same metal as his other armor. Over his armor, Jezin wears a long red cloak. The garment is bound at his neck by a brooch bearing the symbol of the Brass Hand: a serpent circling the imprint of a gauntlet-clad hand. The seams of the cloak are adorned with gold thread, befitting his high rank amongst the Lyoki military. Occasionally, Jezin wears his helmet, though it is usually only used in combat situations or while he is at his post in Veranthium. The helmet is the same color as his other armor, but is engraved on either side with the symbol of the Brass Hand. The helmet protects the sides, top, and back of the head, but leaves the front open for more visibility. The helmet has a strip of metal running down the middle of the face to protect the wearer’s nose. The top of the helmet has a long red plume attached to it that hangs down to Jezin's lower back. Weapons: Jezin's primary weapon is a spear roughly seven feet in length. The head is about a foot and a half long with a wide, double-edged blade, making it useful for both thrusting and slashing attacks. The shaft is made of strong ash dyed a dark red. It is internally reinforced with a thin bar of iron. The blade is made of high-quality steel. Jezin usually uses his spear one-handed in conjunction with a shield. His shield is made of polished copper reinforced with steel plate. The winged serpent of Lyok is engraved in great detail on the shield's face. The shield is roughly two feet wide and nearly an inch thick. When not in use, Jezin sometimes wears the shield on his back. Though his spear is his primary weapon, Jezin carries a sword as a sidearm. The weapon is about three feet in length. Has a slightly curving blade made of steel, heavily sharpened to make it and excellent cutting weapon. The sword has a rectangular guard made of polished brass and an ivory hilt. The pommel is made of brass and has been molded into the shape of a viper's head, with rubies inset for the eyes. The weapon's sheath is made of hard leather lined with brass and hangs at the soldier's side. Jezin's only other weapon is a short dagger with a triangular blade made explicitly for piercing thick plate armor. The blade has no edge, but a heavily sharpened tip. Because of it's triangular design, the weapon is incredibly sturdy. The weapon has a brass crossguard and a handle made of red ash. It is about nine inches in length. Personality: Jezin is a prideful knight, and is quite confident in his abilities. He has a sharp wit and can come off as somewhat arrogant. Despite this, he is fiercely loyal to the Octavias and takes his defense of the family very seriously. He is protective of the young princess and is slow to trust anyone around her. He is respectful of authority for the most part, having been trained in discipline by the Lyoki military from a young age. History: Jezin was born to a minor noble house in Lyok. He joined the Lyoki military at the age of fourteen, and quickly became known for his skill with a spear. He climbed the ranks very quickly, eventually joining the Brass Hand at the age of nineteen. He guarded the family for several years before being appointed as the personal bodyguard of Princess Sophia Octavia.