Akora Savatier

**Akora Savatier**, birthname **Gesa Despana**, hails from the now defunct House Aguellet of Velouve. A servant of the house for three decades, Akora was tasked with researching forbidden captured technology from Gwynwall to improve Lord Jules Aguellet's capabilities, power and standing in Velouvian politics. Since the collapse of House Aguellet, Akora has been working as a mercenary, never quite finding a place to settle down.

## Personality

Despite her decades spent travelling as a mercenary, much of Akora's mannerisms is reminiscent of Velouve, where she grew up. It is said that Akora sleeps with one eye open, for she always keeps a wary outlook towards her surroundings and companions. She radiates an aura of unease and tension, one that suggests some greater hidden malice within. When she speaks, she chooses her words carefully, paying attention to the literal phrasing with a care similar to that of Velouvian devil summoners and diabolical practicitioners.

It can be hard to approach Akora, even if one is not dissuaded by her mannerisms and eccentricies, the drow seems to take extra effort to push away those who willingly approach her. She does seem to at least tolerate her comrades-in-arms, and will work together with them to accomplish the objective. Akora also does not go back on her word, although she may take creative liberties when interpreting exactly what her word meant.

From her decades spent as a mercenary after the collapse of House Aguellet, Akora is a battle-hardened individual who has a cold, calculating approach to battles. While others may dive head first into battle, or strike at the most opportune target, Akora aims to sow maximum confusion and discord among the enemy's ranks, and seems to take delight in breaking the enemy's spirit to fight.

## Appearance

Akora is a female drow, with a height of 166cm (5'5"), average for her race. Decades of mercenary work in heavy armour have contributed to her wiry build. She has violet tinged skin, scarlet red eyes, and silvery white hair that reaches down to her waist when let down, although she usually keeps it up in a utilitarian ponytail or bun. While travelling, Akora opts for an unassuning travelling garb and cloak, usually brown or dark grey in color. She is often accompanied by her personal pony, who helps carry her equipment and belongings.

When faced with the prospect of battle, Akora opts to don her banded mail, which is evidentally of good craftsmanship, but has seen considerable battle and wear and tear over the decades. The banded mail itself is a carbon black hue, with occasional tinges of steel grey, and red/gold fabric between the joints. She always carries with her an old rifle, emblazoned with the crest of Gwynwall. The bright silver/gold motif of the rifle clashes with her outfit, drawing considerable doubt as to whether she was the original owner of it.

Akora is always seen with a band of spiked golden chain wrapped around her left arm, the emblem of House Aguellet emblazoned on each link. More savvy individuals may recognize it as similar in design to chains worn by devil summoners to control their summons. As Akora talks, her shadow would occasionally move, manifesting red eyes and claws, or spreading a pair of wings.