Character picture (http://thefrugalnerd.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/gemma.jpg)<br/>Name: Vela Val'Shar<br/>Age: 27<br/>Gender: Female<br/>Occupation: Soldier (of the Empress's special unit)<br/>Sexual Preference: Women and Men (favors women)<br/>Dom/Switch/Sub: Switch<br/>Allegiance: Nei J'nesst<br/>Brief Bio:Vela is one of the Elites, relied on by the Empress for her personal bidding. She rose to her position not only through martial skill, but also because of her uncompromising loyalty. Physically, she is quite tall, and extremely athletic, her armor covering more of her body than is usual, her bald always at her side. Although she has no more issue with nudity than the rest of the court, she generally remains armored. As the Empress's blade, she considers it her duty to to be ready at any time to serve. Vela was trained to be extremely proficient in the use of her single edged straight sword, and to be effective in conventional warfare, and in operating within the court. Her dark black armor is designed both for protection and stealth, and is made to arm the elites against all adversaries. Clawed gauntlets, and boots provide maximum flexibility and utility, and armored bracers allow an elite to be always ready to defend, or attack. Since the members of the elites have no superior but the Empress, Vela views herself as having achieved the highest position possible as a warrior. As such, she is committed to her station, and views very few people as equals, and only one as being truly superior.<br/><br/><hr/>