Neva Levinsky

Neva was created for a Scratch RP called Heroes of Hexia. She's pretty neat and exists as a different type of hero from most of my teams because, well, they're just that: teams. Neva works solo. Also, she's named after a river in Russia. I think it's a really pretty name.

## Appearance

### Simple Appearance

Neva has long, curly brown hair and brown eyes. She is taller than average, around 5'7.

### Detailed Appearance

Neva is technically taller than average, coming in at 5’7. She holds herself with a certain confidence and grace which befits her status as a Haste class. Her hair is long and curly, reaching about midway down her back whenever it’s down. It rarely is, though - Neva’s a very busy person and loose hair simply doesn’t fit her active, fast-paced lifestyle. If it’s not in a high ponytail, it’s thrown haphazardly into a messy bun or held in place by a claw clip. In terms of color, Neva’s hair is a rich dark brown. It’s practically black in poor lighting, though the redder mahogany tones come out in the sunlight. Neva has brown eyes as well, dark and expressive. Her face is easy to read and she tends to wear her heart on her sleeve. Neva is not the sort who hides her emotions, at least not well. An almost invisible pattern of freckles traces across her nose and cheeks. She has an athletic build, toned and elegant.

She favors black and silver tones in her clothing and tries to keep it simple.

Neva is a striking figure, commanding attention wherever she goes. Her height, at 5'7", puts her above the average, but it's not just her stature that sets her apart. She exudes a natural confidence and grace that is fitting for someone with superhuman speed. Her presence alone hints at the hero within.

One of Neva's most distinguishing features is her long, curly hair. It cascades down her back, reaching about midway, although it's a rare sight to see it completely down. Her active and fast-paced lifestyle demands practicality, so she often opts for a high ponytail that keeps her hair out of the way during her heroic endeavors. On busier days, you might find her hair casually thrown into a messy bun or secured with a claw clip. The color of her hair is a rich, dark brown that can appear almost black in dim lighting. However, when sunlight bathes her tresses, it reveals beautiful mahogany undertones, adding depth and warmth to her look.

Neva's expressive brown eyes are a mirror to her soul. They are deep and dark, easily reflecting her emotions. She wears her heart on her sleeve, making it easy for those around her to connect with her on a personal level. Her face bears an almost invisible pattern of freckles that trace across her nose and cheeks, adding a touch of innocence to her otherwise heroic visage.

Her physique is that of an athlete, characterized by toned muscles and elegant proportions. Her body is a testament to the rigorous training and physical demands of her super-speed lifestyle. When she moves, it's with a combination of power and grace, as if every step is part of a choreographed dance. Neva embodies strength and agility, making her not only a hero in name but in every aspect of her being.

### Breakdown

* Eye Color - Brown
* Hair Color - Brown
* Hair Length - Long
* Hair Texture - Curly
* Skin Tone - Warm Tan
* Height - 5'7
* Weight - 137 lbs
* Voice Claim -

#### Design Notes

* Almost always has her hair up in a ponytail or braid
* Very jittery and energetic all the time

## Personality

### Traits

##### Positive (+)

* Friendly
* Passionate
* Humorous
* Witty
* Confident

##### Neutral (=)

* Chatty
* Transparent
* Opinionated
* Curious
* Adventurous

##### Negative (-)

* Reckless
* Borderline arrogant
* Forgetful
* Can't keep a secret

### Detailed Personality

Neva has an easy friendliness to her. She is very outgoing and tends to build rapport very easily. She is the life of every party and very talkative. Neva loves to talk, running her mouth almost as fast as her legs. She is a very passionate person who is thrilled to be able to pursue her interests at last. She will commit wholeheartedly to her projects and always delivers her best work. She is a very witty person as well, quipping and teasing any chance she gets. Her humor endears her to those around her. She is very upbeat and confident.

Neva wears her heart on her sleeve and is very genuine with her emotions and thoughts. And she has a lot of thoughts. Neva is very opinionated and not at all scared of sharing those opinions. She is incredibly curious about the world around her, always wanting to know the why and how of everything. To Neva, life is just one adventure after the other and she’s always looking for the next one.

Of course, no one’s perfect. Neva’s confidence can frequently come off as arrogance. She tries very hard to do it all on her own, because she knows she can’t rely on anyone else. It’s a tough world out there and Neva is determined to make it on her own merits. She’s also quite reckless, willing to do anything to reach her goals. She is the last one to back out of a fight and the first one to volunteer when something dangerous needs doing. She feels untouchable, which only plays into her arrogance and recklessness more. Neva can also be forgetful, occasionally struggling with dates and times. Most of the time she’s okay but when it really counts, well, that’s when she might fail. She means well, genuinely, but her mind is always going faster than she can keep up. Some things just get left in the dust. Finally, her chatty, friendly nature means that Neva struggles to keep secrets. She can and will talk your ear off about the gossip from the apartment below hers that she technically shouldn’t even know about.

## Background

### Childhood

* Born in Hexia but moved when she was a few months old
* Grew up in the human realms (US)
* Didn't know her dad
* Both parents were Hexes
* Lived in Arizona for a long time
* No siblings

### Adulthood

* Got a journalism degree at Berkley
* Moved to Hexia at 23

One morning when she was 24, Neva met someone who would shift the direction of her life for a good long while. His name was Onyx Sprince and he was the nephew of the ruler of Hexia, Iron Wings. Neva was looking for a job and Onyx suggested she look into getting hero news for Iron Wings. This was the opportunity of a lifetime for Neva and she enthusiastically accepted. Onyx promised to get her an interview with his uncle and all seemed to be going well for Neva.

About three days later, while out on patrol late at night, Neva received a call. It was from Iron Wings\*, calling to arrange an interview just like Onyx had promised. This was incredible news and Neva gladly accepted his terms. The interview was arranged for the following Monday. Unfortunately for Neva and something she didn't learn until later, she was not speaking to the real Iron Wings. He was instead a man called Martin, Onyx's brother and a Fear Class Hex.

On the day of the interview, Neva made sure that she would be there early. She did everything as perfectly and professionally as she could manage. The interview was going quite well until Martin revealed himself and the real Iron Wings showed up. Neva was very upset and embarrassed by this turn of events, but Iron Wings graciously allowed her to do an interview for real.

The interview went well and Neva was feeling quite good about the whole thing. Despite her mild skepticism of the system as a whole (nothing and no one, especially the government-adjacent heroes working for Iron Wings, is incorruptible), Iron Wings seemed to like and support her idea.

He called her a few days later and told her the location of a fight, indirectly letting her know she got the job. Neva was thrilled. The fight was at the Crystal Docks, near the edge of town. Neva got there and set up very quickly despite a mildly sprained ankle. Unfortunately for her journalism, she found a little girl trapped beneath the docks. She missed some of the fight, but she got the girl safely home and, ultimately, that's the important thing.

Onyx crashed near her hiding spot and seemed to recognize her fairly quickly, asking why she was there. Neva said she was a journalist and countered by asking him the same question. Onyx didn't answer before heading back into the fight.

The fight was over soon after that, with Iron Wings arriving to oversee cleanup. Neva couldn't leave with her Haste powers as fast as she would've liked to, which offered Onyx a chance to talk to her. He complimented her work in saving the little girl and Neva brushed off the praise, saying it was all in a day's work.

The very next morning, Neva was working in a cafe when Onyx passed by on the street and stepped inside for a bit of a chat. Well, really, he wanted to ask her out. Neva figured there were worse ways to spend an evening and worse people to spend it with and agreed to meet up with him the following Saturday. Once plans were worked out, the conversation turned to the previous day's fight. Onyx thought she had been too close to the fight and Neva, forever overconfident, said that was her job. When he asked her to be careful, Neva simply dismissed his concerns. She knew what she was doing, after all.

The following Saturday, it was time for the date. Neva decided to walk to the bar, since it was about a half-hour's walk from her apartment and she didn't have much else better to be doing. She arrived shortly after him to find that he'd brought her flowers, a dozen pale pink mini roses. Neva thought that was sweet.

They started talking, first about their families and then their powers.

## Other

### Trivia

* Neva loves to travel
* Neva needs a cup of coffee in the morning to function.
* Neva talks incredibly fast
* Bites her nails when she's anxious
* Neva tends to be very lucky, narrowly avoiding potentially bad or dangerous situations. She calls it her "Levinsky luck", a direct homage to the infamously unlucky Peter Parker and his "Parker luck".

### Quotes

* *"I'm named after some river, I think. I forget. I think it's cute, personally. Doesn't matter where it comes from, it's mine now, you know?"* - to Onyx (Heroes of Hexia RP, June 2023)
* *"Y'ello? Neva Levinsky speaking, who's this?"* - how Neva answers the phone
* *"Power needs responsibility and I can guarantee that* someone *isn't taking responsibility."* - to Iron Wings (Heroes of Hexia RP, June 2023)
* *"I'll see you around, Onyx. And really, good work. You're pretty good at the whole hero thing."* - to Onyx (Heroes of Hexia RP, 6/17/2023)

### Links

#### Playlist

* Follow You Down - Gin Blossoms
* Magnetic - Seafret