[b][u]Important NPC's[/u][/b] [hider=Ylisse] [hider=Isa, Knight Captain] Name: Isa Appearance: [img]http://i43.tinypic.com/290ribq.jpg[/img] Class: Falcon Knight Age: 31 Sex: Female Weapon Rank: Lance rank: A Sword rank: B Equipment: Killer lance, Javelin, Silver sword, Elixir Personality: Friendly and kind, many would claim that Isa is gently woman and they would be wrong. Isa enjoys battle, she loves nothing more then riding down bandits as she throws lances into their backs. She smiles when she dives to cut the head off the fool who did not run when they saw coming. She is charge of most military forces and personally leads the Ylisse's honor guard, the Sky Knights. While noble and polite when speaking with her equals and friends, she commands respect from the soldiers and her knights. Biography: Born to a noble family, Isa chose to become a Knight rather than a trophy wife to some spoiled brat lord. She trained for days on end and soon proved herself capable to the to the former Knight captain, soon she was bonded to her Pegasus. As years went on she was promoted, whether it was valor or skill is often argued over, yet she proved that Sky knights could be more than just honor guard. They could be a rapid response unit to attack bandits or secure borders, while the standing army could be spread out and cavaliers kept in the capital to defend the home front along with the rest of the guard. When Isa became commander of the Sky Knight she quickly doubled their ranks. She also made sure more males could join them. Next she looked to the standing army, she and Andres designed a carrier raven system to run between outposts and help deliver news faster than travel soldiers. Most villages in Ylisse now have a small garrison with ravens or their lord has trained ravens on site. With messages able to travel and Sky Knights able to respond in record times bandits have for the most part stopped attack towns and stick to small roads, most those leading into Plegia. [/hider] [hider=Andres, Grand Master of Ylisse] Name: Andres Appearance: [img]http://wallpaperswa.com/thumbnails/detail/20120621/birds%20eagles%20asians%20beard%20artwork%20old%20man%20wallbase%20white%20beard%201600x1200%20wallpaper_wallpaperswa.com_24.jpg[/img] Class: Grand Master Age: 86 Sex: Male Weapon Rank: Sword rank: S Anima rank: S Light rank: A Equipment: Levin sword, Thoron, Purge Personality: Wise and clever thanks to years of study and hard work, Andres is the last serving Tactician to have trained under Robin. While many think he has begun to become senile he retains his immense strength and powerful magic making him one of the best mages in Ylisse. A friend of the former Exalt and assistant in running the affairs of the country Andres is strange man. For while is helpful and kind on some occasions, he can be mean often times perverted greatly annoying his current apprentice, Matthew. Biography: Born in the years leading up to the sacking of Ylisse, Andres can remember the kindness of Exalt Emmeryn and her peace loving ways. He also remembers the ruthlessness of Plegia and how they sacked Ylistol and stole their beloved Exalt. When Chrom was named Exalt the people found some strength in him as he saw to the rebuilding of their home. Yet against however, war would ravage the world and Ylisse would fight again this time under threats from Valm, Andres watched his father leave and never return, dying in some field far from home. Yet when Grima lay dead, Andres had nothing left. His mother killed during a Risen attack, his sister kidnapped by bandits and later found dead, and his own brother who died onto on Andres, hiding young man from the Risen. Traveling to Ylisse he begged on the street for awhile. He met Robin unknowingly, soon the two began to play a game of chess, Robin had offered to buy Andres a meal if he won. Yet two hours into the game, Robin was amazed that he had come some close to losing the game. Robin offered the young Andres a position in the newly founded academy and the poor boy accepted quickly. He studied hard and proved to be capable, yet he never defeated Robin in a single game. Though he was proud when he was chosen to be the successor as Grand Master. Andres has no family, he let his work consume his free time and now the closet thing he knows to a son is the boy he took as an apprentice years ago, Matthew. [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Regna Ferox] [hider=West Khan Vraig][center]Name: Vraig Appearance: [img]http://static.zerochan.net/Motochika.Chosokabe.%28Sengoku.Basara%29.full.797005.jpg[/img] Class: Berserker Age: 38 Sex: Male Weapon Rank: Axe, A. Equipment: Silver Axe, Hand Axe. Skills: Wrath, when injured the user hits even harder. Zeal, gives the user a higher chance of dealing fatal blows. Badassery, the user is such a BAMF that the enemy forces cringe when they see him coming. Plot subjective: Yup. Personality: Outside the battlefield, Vraig is a fun-loving man who's favorite pastime is annoying his champions, or his East counterpart. But on the battlefield, he's extremely serious and harsh on any fighter on his side. He's an excellent leader known for his ability to rally his troops, even in hopeless situations. He cares enough about his champions that he mourns the loss of each one, no matter how short of a time they may have been in his service. He's respectful when he needs to be, and when somebody has earned his respect, but loud and not afraid to speak his mind at other times. He's a very good advice giver and tends to be a father figure to those around him. Even to those he's supposed to be fighting on occasion. Biography: Vraig grew up on stories of Khans Basilio and Flavia, and their part in the fight against Grima. Of how Basilio nearly sacrificed himself to save the world. As soon as he was old enough to carry one, he's always had an axe in his hands. While other children played and pretended to be previous heroes, Vraig trained to become one. He soon entered into arena fights, where he made quite the name for himself. One of the Khans approached him and he became a champion. From there he moved up in the ranks and was the Khan's number one champion for a short time. Then the West Khan died, and Vraig took his place. At first he was a terrible Khan. Yeah he was a great fighter, but he thought that was all it took to be a Khan. He knew nothing about politics, well Regna Ferox's version of politics at least. But he learned, and eventually was well liked and respected as a leader. People began looking forward to the tournaments more and more, always hoping that it would be the West Khan who won them. When the East Khan eventually passed away, he grieved for their loss, but a new one took their place. A young, inexperienced one, whom he took under his wing. He taught her the ways of being a Khan, and even offered to purposely lose a tournament so she could see what it was like to be in full power. But she refused and he's basically been in full power since she became Khan.[/center][/hider] [/hider] [hider=Plegia] [hider=Darnell, Adjudicator] Name: Darnell Appearance: [img]http://pre12.deviantart.net/76ab/th/pre/f/2010/256/8/c/grand_mage_stefanovik_by_gleamingscythe-d2ynx5h.png[/img] Class: Sage Age: 60 Sex: male Weapon Rank: Anima rank: B Staves rank B: Equipment: Mend staff, Elwind Personality: A kind and caring older man, Bernell serves as head of the Plegian council. While he is not a Grimleal he has always made sure that the laws the council enacted did not harm their way of life. Many would claim that he is to fair minded and is never willing to make the hard choice only compromise. He would agree, then remind you that compromise is always the hardest choice. Biography: Born after the war during the times when Plegia was in turmoil the Grimleal not knowing what to do since the lose of their leader. The country went through several civil wars, Bernell became a healer hoping to protect those who would wished to stay out of the war. After years of war he could no longer take watching his home soak itself in blood, thus at the age of thirty he traveled to Ylisse. He gained the help of the Exalt and forced all sides to negotiate, thus when the idea of the council came forward he was chosen to chair it. Yet in fairness he told the others to go to their people and ask if they wanted him to lead this council to judge it and it's decisions. The people, knowing of how he had only done this to see an end to the bloodshed readily agreed to see him lead the council. For thirty years now he has lead the council and remained it's adjudicator helping everyone reach decisions and keep peace. Under this council Plegia has grown prosperous once more, with the recent threat of Crusade he has called meetings and wishes for them to find a peaceful solution. Yet if it comes to it, he will protect his home from those that would coat with blood once more. [/hider] [hider=Sules, Raven Lord] Name: Sules Appearance: [img]http://pre15.deviantart.net/dc17/th/pre/f/2012/182/d/0/mage__rk_dark_sorcerer_by_avodkabottle-d55mcqn.png[/img] Class: Sorcerer Age: 17 Sex: Male Weapon Rank: Dark rank: B Equipment: Flux Personality: While he appear innocent and fun loving, Sules thinks only of darkness and power it grants him. He gleeful tells about curses and pain other will endure if dislikes them. Surprising friendly and gently when it comes to animal, his temper is one to watch out for. Supposedly the last Raven Lord mocked him and kicked his dog, he vanished later that night though people claim that a statue in Sules fortress resembles almost perfectly... Biography: Born after the end of the Plegia's civil war, to his parents Grimleal dark mages. He was raised as normally as one could be in Plegia. He did however find himself very fond of animals, particularly the pegasus of course virtually none can be found in Plegia thus he has only seen them a few times. His parents taught him magic at a young age along with his twin sister. He read much on Grima and the dark magic they used, however he began to ponder their power if the great dragon was truly dead. He was soon found to be better at casting spells and weaving curses on to people than anyone else in Grimleal. By fourteen he speaking to crowds, informing them of his theories, that Grima was not truly dead. His power lived on in his follower and that Dark Magic must be taught and trained so that all who retain this gift can continue to use it. Soon he found himself named Raven lord, the title given to the leader of all Dark magic user's in Plegia. The Raven Lord always sit upon the council, as such Sules now speaks for the mages in Plegia. With news of the Crusade he has high hopes to find test subject for curses that could weaken or prevent light magic from harming him. [/hider] [hider=Vera, The Bandit Queen] Name: Vera Appearance: [img]http://ruby.komica.org/pix/img18764.jpg[/img] Class: Hero Age: 26 Sex: Female Weapon Rank: Sword: B Axe: B Equipment: Killing Edge Personality: Born along Plegia northern border with Ferox, Vera was raised to hunt for her meals. Whether the prey be merchants with fat wagons or game along the mountain cliffs. She killed her father when he attempted to take her share of the spoils, she did not grieve he was weak. She rose to prominence among the other raiders for her skill and pride, becoming more powerful with each bold attack. She lives by a simple code, she takes what she wants and if summon stands in the way a fight to the death it is. Biography: In the lands that border Ferox and Plegia their harsh tall mountains, where rain falls constantly. Mudslides are frequent and often deadly. The Barbarians that live out here are part Feroxi and Plegian, constantly fighting and challenging one another. This part is where the bandits that roam the land attacking people often originate as here their is no other way of life. No crops will grow, they have no lumber for proper housing, stone and metal cannot be mined or forged because none have the skill. They live in caves, stealing and plundering all they can, sometimes warbands leave this place hoping to find a better home, they never return as most die painfully. Yet when the council was forming the King of the Bandit tribes joined it, promising no more attacks on Plegia and true to his word their have been none since. Yet other countries no have more Warbands prowling and have had to contend with that. The Bandit Queen however has changed that, her people moved closer to the sea and have been attacking ships from Valm for years now as the treaty only forces them to stop harassing Plegia on land. A powerful and well respected warrior her strength and capable warriors mean that Plegia always has a large standing army. [/hider] [hider=Selenia, Wyvern Captain] Name: Selenia Appearance: [img]http://img1.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire2/06032008/5/6/2/4/5624ad99bdb900_full.jpg[/img] Class: Wyvern Lord Age: 32 Sex: Female Weapon Rank: Lance rank: B Axes rank: B Equipment: Silver axe, Killer lance Personality: Born into the order of Knights that originally brought Wyverns over from Valm to Plegia and began raising them. They are primarily based in the southern part of Plegia and train riders from age ten and upwards, the rider and mount bond at young age so that they can fight as one. Taming and controlling a wyvern requires much more patience and time than a Pegasus however the results are similar. Selenia believes that her order is meant to serve the people and protect them, she stands as one of Plegia's best peace keepers. Her skills come from the love and care she put into maintaining her mount and skills while mounted. In truth without her mount she's a poor combatant and barely able to defeat the average soldier. Biography: Raised by the old captain of the Wyvern riders she was commanding a squad of riders at age fifteen. Groomed to be the next leader of the order her mentor taught everything he could about the creatures and combat while riding them. When she was younger, she often dreamed of being a singer yet her duty to her father and to the family named quickly crushed that dream. Soon her father passed and she began to lead the Knights, taking his place on the council she decided the riders of her order would be peace keepers. They would patrol and protect the whole country as their order had swelled in numbers thanks to the years of peace. In truth they even outnumber the barbarians hordes and mages that would comprise the rest of the army yet sending all of them would leave the country in turmoil, thus only half the riders are ever activate at a time the rest maintain their fortress in the south. [/hider] [hider=Rosemary, Peoples voice] Name: Rosemary Appearance: [img]http://img1.gtimg.com/comic/pics/hv1/239/213/769/50058779.jpg[/img] Class: Merchant Age: 21 Sex: Female Weapon Rank: Lance rank: D Equipment: Elixir Personality: Outspoken and vocal she defends the people of Plegia, no matter what their beliefs. She see's all of them as customers of merchant company, which has given her the wealth she needed to care for her family. She represents the people of Plegia from all around the country and does her best to defend what they want and their rights. She is friendly however she constant jumps from one thing to the next, very forgetful. Biography: Born to a poor herbalist father and a tavern owning mother she enjoyed her life growing up, playing other children in her village and helping her mother prepare beds and meals for sailors that visited town. However, her father eventually caught in illness that no one could treat and died. Heartbroken she read his notes and did her best to emulate his potion making skills. However she stumbled upon better, an easier recipe for the highly potent healing tonic called Elixir. She began to brew and trade with sailors who would re-sell it in Valm for a much higher price, Noble across Valm believe that besides healing the Elixir also kept a youthful appearance and warded off sickness. Soon Rosemary purchase a ship and began to hire sailors and ship Elixir herself, as she got older and with the help of her mothers business sense made a large profit. Rosemary was invited to join the council when her business stretched from Valm to Ylisse. Though she has made the production of Elixir easier it's price has only dropped a little because it is still in high demand and very useful to everyone. Rosemary believes in peace however if it comes to it she will use her fleet of ships to defend Plegia as best they she can. [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Church of Naga NPC's] [hider=Vanessa, Grand Cleric] Name: Vanessa Appearance: [img]http://orig02.deviantart.net/25b1/f/2015/149/0/8/anime_girl_with_curly_brown_hair_and_brown_eyes_by_blaria95-d8va826.jpg[/img] Class: Bishop Age: 25 Sex: Female Weapon Rank: Staff rank: A Light rank: B Equipment: Mend staff, two elixirs, sleep staff, Tear of Naga Personality: Sweet and kind the picture of a good follower of Naga dedicated pacifist. Shy and quiet fears her new role she embraces the people and millions would follow her to the end of Earth. Naive and easily embarrassed she declared the crusade believing it could help those in other countries, seeking only to aid others. She listens to her trusted vassal, Jacklyn. Biography: Born into a minor noble house in Rosanne, Vanessa was eighth child and fifth daughter of her family. She was sent off to the Church by her father who was still trying for a son. Alone in the Church Vanessa would pray to Naga believing the god to be her only friend in the world. For years she lived like this, occasionally her healing talents being put to use aiding a sick farmer or wounded traveler. Her rise to Grand Cleric happened quickly, when she decided to travel to the great Cathedral for a pilgrimage it happened. She rested near some ruins, the ground under her collapsed and their among the rubble was artifact revered greatly by the Church. Naga's Tear. She quickly collected the crystal and continued on her way to the great Cathedral in Rosanne's capital. When she showed it to the others Clerics it was taken as a sign from Naga, Vanessa was made Grand Cleric as the former Grand Cleric had taken ill and died while she was travel. Within her first six months as Grand Cleric she came to rely on Jacklyn and trust her so when she suggested the Crusade and all the good it could do she agreed. [/hider] [hider=Jacklyn, Grand Master] Name: Jacklyn Appearance: [img]http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n536/sync404/Byakuren.png[/img] Class: Grand Master Age: 29 Sex: Female Weapon Rank: Anima rank: B Light rank: B Sword rank: A Equipment: Silver sword, Purge, Arcfire Personality: A hardened and strong young woman, she leads the Church's armies as the Grand Master of Churches united armies. A woman of taste and refinement, she is infamous for nasty temper. While civil and kind in public it hides her darker nature as well as her incredible powers. She enjoys most of all however she enjoys winning and defeating her opponents. Biography: Having begun serving the church two years ago she climbed up the ladder and is now second in power only to the Grand Cleric who many believe is her puppet. Some say she orchestrated this war while others claim she is simply a devoted follower. No one knows anything on her history before her arrival to the Church it's clear she has made it her mission to see the crusade completed. She kills, manipulates, and schemes to get what she wants, she always gets it, no matter the cost. Some claim that she could be the next great tactician, joining the likes of Mark, Robin, and Morgan in the history books. She believes that she is smarter than that Senile Ylissian Grand Master and plans to insure his total destruction as well as the fall of Ylisse, Naga help those who fail her in this task. [/hider] [hider=Bern, Sword of Naga] Name: Bern Appearance: [img]http://img-cache.cdn.gaiaonline.com/64330fc5dcb67b3178edf3ddbf77c81b/http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd162/zeldarell/Male%20Anime/645n6tt.jpg[/img] Class: Monk Age: 20 Sex: Male Weapon Rank: Light rank: C Equipment: Divine, Elixir Personality: A young reformist hailing from Plegia, strong of will and conviction his faith is most important to him. With news of the Crusade having arrived back from over sea's he believes it will cleanse his homeland of it's sin. Charismatic and charming Bern has won over many with his heartfelt speeches and pleas. Biography: Coming from a family of Grima worshipers he broke away from his family to discover his own path. He soon found himself living in an isolated Monastery near a hidden oasis deep in the desert. There he found peace and enlightenment among the servants of Naga, opening his eyes to this new religion. The new monk soon began to wander, now known as Brother Bern. Bern soon joined the Unified Church believing that with their help he could change his home for the better. However when he heard of the Crusade, he knew his purpose to raise up an army of those who join the Crusaders forces once they arrive. To this end he has put a bounty on the heretic Champion and begun to hold rallies and attack town Plegia intent to see all Grima worshipers burned for their crimes. [/hider] [/hider] [i]My Character(s)[/i] [hider=Matthew] Name: Matthew Appearance: [img]http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m88y9tadVU1ryntt3o1_500.png[/img] Class: Tactician Age: 19 Sex: Male Weapon Rank: Anima rank: D Sword rank: D Equipment: Iron Sword, Elwind, and Elthunder Skills: Solidarity- Allies have can critical more often and do more damage when they do. Champion- Can rally all units once per encounter boosting their abilities. Plot subjective: Yes. Personality: A naive young tactician, he knows little of the world having barely ever left Ylistol. He often talks to himself under his breath and his attention span moves at a mile a minute. However when not working he's curled up with a book preferring them to people. However he is fighter and will not take things lying down. Biography: Orphaned as a baby when his parents were killed in an attempt to steal there Lordship. Matthew was taken in by the castle and his Lordship was given to cousin. Raised in the castle alongside many young lords and squires. The boy learned swordplay from the Knight Commander and Magic from the court mage, he showed great aptitude for both. Seeing this the Exalt ordered the boy tested for entrance into the Tactician's academy he passed and was able to learn of tactics and command. However the school's sword play and magic were woefully behind what he had already learned from his tutors at the castle. As he grew he visited the castle frequently forgetting his classmates he trained in the mornings with Knight Commander, his sword skills improved constantly. The court Mage would tutor him in magic at night until he could understand magic even theoretical principles. During the days he would attend school, the Exalt kept a close eye on him, as he had proven to one of the Academy's best. When the diplomatic party asked for an escort the Exalt selected Matthew. Matthew was excited by the idea of the trip however he did not wish to sit through the boring meetings and proceedings of the Church, he dreaded the boat ride as it would make him horribly seasick. [/hider]