Niketa of Bassara Tower
Council Member, Commander (a.k.a. The Fox's Claw)
Bassara Tower. The tower of the fox stands near the Summer Nexus and watches for interlopers who enter the Nessian Wood without permission. During their training, troops there focus on archery and guerrilla tactics. Their leader is Niketa, a woman in her fifties who spends most of her time in the tower since she parted ways with her dryad partner. She is also on the Setessan Council of Five.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
good health, Distinctive nose- was broken at one time, heavily scarred, long her right leg from the knee down, uses a prosthetic made of wood and padding & hides a dagger in it.
Body Features
Constitution — hardy, hale, healthy
Strength — powerful, brawny, strong as an ox
Facial Features
nose was broken at one time, strong jaw, stern expression, attractive if "mean-looking"
Physical quirks
She's not very agile or quick, her attacks are big sweeping gestures and powerful blows, she steps very purposefully because of her leg
Special abilities
Expert dart thrower and rock skipper, very strong- can carry much more than you'd expect
Personality Characteristics
Savvies & Ineptitudes
She an excellent fight and commander, brave and loyal to her comrades. She's terrible at the "book stuff." She isn't into reading or study and doesn't understand much of that world.
Likes & Dislikes
enjoy a good ale, fighting, winning, tests of strength and aim, good food, watching challengers in the Arena
hates math, science, reading, being bored, having to sit still
Virtues & Personality perks
Values charity and tradition. Believes in Setessa and what it stands for. Tries to do the most good for the most people.
Vices & Personality flaws
Prone to rage when things are going poorly. Can give her rage trait.
Hygiene
Clean but not overly concerned, takes her a minute to remember to do things like clean her nails or brush her hair.
Social
Contacts & Relations
The Setessan Council, Taranika of Akros, the Meletis Twelve
Family Ties
None
Religious Views
Disciple of Iroas and Karametra
Mannerisms
Argumentative, when she's planning or discussing things with the others she always wants to be right, but she isn't so pig-headed that she'll do the wrong thing just to make herself look good or be the "winner."
Hobbies & Pets
likes to join competitions of aim and brawn in the polis's version of an Arena
Speech
Speaks loudly, direct, swears a lot, throws around playful insults with her subordinates
Wealth & Financial state
Setessa pays her well, she's not that concerned with money and they mostly barter there, but she's never left wanting
Alignment
Lawful Good
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Council Member, Commander
Age
47
Birthplace
Setessa
Children
Current Residence
Setessa
Gender
female
Eyes
dark grey
Hair
long, blond with some silver streaks, kept in tight/military-style bun
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
tanned
Height
5'9"
Weight
150 lbs
Aligned Organization
Character Prototype
Brianne of Tarth
