Neia Grimshot

Neia Grimshot (a.k.a. Criminal Eyes)

A blond haired teenager with a strong sense of justice. She was born to a Ranger father and a Paladin mother who are both part of organizations that protect the realm. Her beady, angled eyes make her look untrustworthy.

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Slim, not much muscle definition.

Body Features

Average of height and frame.

Facial Features

Dark beady eyes that angle upwards, making her look like she's always glaring. Dark circles under eyes. If she wore sunglasses or a visor she could pass as cute.

Identifying Characteristics

Dark, mean eyes.  Medium length blonde hair.

Physical quirks

Soft step, good vision. Intimidating stare.

Special abilities

Natural ability to unnerve and intimidate.

Apparel & Accessories

Dark gray cloak, squire leathers.

Specialized Equipment

Stealth, Tracking and Sniping

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Neia Grimshot was born to a ranger father, Pavel Grimshot, and a paladin mother, Sonja Frostpike. She inherited the grim features of her father, and the blonde hair of her mother. She was born in the village of Wolf-Bone bridge, where her parents’ home was located.

Her father is a member of the Elder-Horn Guard, and her mother is a member of the Knights of the Dragon Spine Spire. Because of this, her parents had to take turns taking care of her, each teaching her different skills. Since her father worked closer, she saw him more often, this combined with her apparent inheritance of her father’s skills, led her father to train her as a ranger even though she wanted to be a paladin like her mother. Her mother gave her a general education and the occasional sword training session, which generally Neia failed at. Due to her grim features, she didn't make many friends, leading to a quiet, brooding personality.

During her youth when her parents both were on duty, her father would take her to Dak’Varna, a nearby dwarven stronghold, to learn from some dwarf friends of his.

When Neia turned 14, she joined the Knights of Dragon Spine Spire, like her mother, despite being better suited to the Elder-Horn Guard. The Knights of Dragon Spine Spire took her on as a Shadow (which is their equivalent of a squire) , whose tasks mainly included: carrying supplies, maintaining equipment, and training. Training included learning about tracking monsters and exploiting their weaknesses, translating and deciphering ancient texts, hunting down and retrieving powerful artifacts, and of course, combat training. Neia was generally pretty good at her studies but was a terrible swordfighter. She was allowed to continue to try to improve due to her determination, good standing, and her mother’s position in the organization.

During an outing an incident occurred. The Knights were hunting down members of the Cult of Vargar, worshipers of The Great White Serpent and some of the Knights’ most hated enemies. The Knights brought a group of Shadows, including Neia, along to see how tracking is done in person. While on the way they encountered a masked wizard that was headed in the same direction. Since he seemed a good man they allowed him to accompany them on the road.

They eventually caught up to a caged cart that was transporting sacrifices for the cult. Springing into action, the Knights cut down some guard but were stopped when a cultist took a child hostage. Unsure of what to do the Captain of the Knights called the Knights to fall back. The wizard advised that this was a bad course of action but the Captain did not listen. While the knights argued on what to do the cultist slit the child’s throat and jeered at the Knights, before the Knights could attack again though he grabbed another child from the cart as a hostage.

Seeing the knights in a state of utter confusion and anger the wizard decided to solve this problem for the knights. As the wizard stepped forward the cultists shouted that if he takes one more step they will kill this child. The wizard unmasked himself to reveal a skeletal face and said, “What is one human child’s life to a lich such as I,” and continued walking forward. He cast disintegration targeting not the cultist, but the child. After doing so he stepped aside and said to the knights “Now they know that taking hostages is useless,” and waved his hand to indicate that it’s the knights turn now. Knowing that even if they tried, they could not kill the lich, the captain called his knights to charge forward and kill the cultists. This time the cultists forgone taking hostages and tried to defend their lives. Without a hostage situation the Knights easily defeated the remaining cultists.

Afterward the Lich criticized the knights lack of reason and declared “There is no justice without sacrifice,” before disappearing before their very eyes. These words stuck with Neia for the rest of her life as well as realizing that there is no justice without the strength to back it up. Additionally, Neia’s behavior to other intelligent races after this point, was both more respectful and more cautious even if they were considered a monster. She would decide to consider them an enemy only after discerning their true nature.

At the age of 18, Neia decided to leave the Knights of the Dragon Spine Spire, after failing to grasp swordsmanship and the actions of the knights made her question the leadership of the organization. Despite this she and the knights parted amicably, partly due to the fact her mother was still part of the organization; they even let her keep her Shadow uniform as a sign of proof of her upholding the knights values. Afterwards Neia would travel throughout Kearnia, helping people and seeking power to properly uphold justice.

After a year had passed she came to Brekton, hearing they needed help defending against invading Orcs and Goblins…

Gender Identity

Female

Sexuality

She believes she is straight but has a soft spot for cute girls.

Education

Trained by ranger father about archery, nature, stealth, etc. Trained as Shadow by The Knights of the Dragon Spine Spire. This training included learning about monsters, artifacts, and ancient texts.

Employment

Former Shadow of The Knights of Dragon Spine Spire.

Accomplishments & Achievements

Being accepted as a Shadow for the Knights of Dragon Spine Spire

Failures & Embarrassments

Was involved in a failed raid on cultists, where the inaction of her superiors caused multiple hostages to be killed.
Left the Knights of Dragon Spine Spire due to lack of ability with the sword.

Mental Trauma

Watched multiple hostages be executed.

Intellectual Characteristics

Reflective

Morality & Philosophy

After the hostage situation, she realized that a sense of justice is useless without the power to back it up. This led her to believing in a pratical form of justice, which she calls true justice.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

To become strong in order to properly enforce justice.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Understands the difference between idealistic justice and realistic justice.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes performing routine maintenance. Likes sweet things. Likes powerful heroes. Thinks magic users are cool. Doesn't mind being alone. Interested in Runecraft.
Dislikes too much attention. Dislikes idealistic / naive people.

Virtues & Personality perks

Honest, but careful with words. When she sets herself a goal she becomes very determined. Once she trusts someone she is very loyal. Reflective and self-aware. Very pragmatic. Dutiful.

Vices & Personality flaws

Slow to trust. Second guesses herself. Scornful to those that talk ill of those she trusts, no matter their status. Usually makes poor first impressions. Bad at lying.

Personality Quirks

Happily maintains her equipment and weapons. Will glare at people without realizing, especially when she stares at someone she thinks is cool. Practices making less scary faces in front of mirrors when alone. Touches bow when worried or stressed.

Hygiene

Quite self-conscious when dirty, smelly or sweaty. Tries to clean regularly.

Social

Contacts & Relations

Pavel Grimshot (Father) - The Elder-Horn Guard Sonja Frostpike (Mother) - Knights of Dragon spine Spire Dwarf friends of father - Dak'Varna

Family Ties

Pavel Grimshot Sonja Frostpike

Religious Views

Not a terribly devout believer, but still practices. Favoured goddess is Lyta, the goddess of Blind Justice.

Social Aptitude

Somewhat good, but doesn't realize what her face looks like to others.

Mannerisms

Glares without realizing, furtively glances at those she thinks are cool.
Blushes easily when embarressed or flustered, causing her to cover her face.

Hobbies & Pets

Maintaining her equipment.

Speech

Fairly Eloquent. Well-Read but only due to training.

Wealth & Financial state

Family is well-off due to being high level members of their respective organizations, but is offput by spenting on equipment upkeep.

A blond haired teenager with a strong sense of justice. She was born to a Ranger father and a Paladin mother who are both part of organizations that protect the realm. Her beady, angled eyes make her look untrustworthy.

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Alignment

LN

Honorary & Occupational Titles

Former Shadow

Age

19

Date of Birth

1st of March (or the equivalent)

Birthplace

Wolf-Bone Bridge

Gender

Female

Eyes

Blue-Gray

Hair

Blonde

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Pale

Height

5' 4"

Weight

124

Quotes & Catchphrases

"Weakness is a sin."

Known Languages

Common, Thieves' Cant, Dwarvish.