Ava Liora Monroe Age: 19 Year: Sophomore at Aurellian Academy Major: Political Philosophy and Strategic Leadership Notable: Recently invited to join House Novera via a cryptic letter. She has just moved into the Novera Estate from the standard student dorms. --- Appearance & Style Height: 5’8” Build: Feminine and athletic—long legs, sculpted shoulders, graceful poise. Hair: Dark brown, slightly wavy, usually worn loose or in a braid. Eyes: Hazel-green with golden flecks, always observant. Skin: Smooth olive complexion with a natural glow. Features: A soft birthmark behind her left ear Keeps a vintage silver locket that belonged to her grandmother Expressive, quietly confident smile --- Wardrobe Uniform (Formal): Sleeveless navy sweater vest with the gold Aurellian crest Crisp white high-collared blouse with subtle lace trim Pleated plaid skirt, navy and silver tones, above the knee but modestly cut Footwear: Refined leather oxfords, black with slight platform sole—sturdy but stylish. Worn with knee-high socks or simple tights Optional: her garnet hairpin from Leila and custom touches like a stitched cuff emblem inside her blouse Casual Wear: Practical and comfortable: jeans, soft tops, layered hoodies Neutral tones and clean lines—effortless and functional Footwear: Low-top boots, minimalist sneakers, or plain slip-ons Dorm Style (Extra Casual): Oversized t-shirts, loose tanks, soft sleep shorts or joggers Sometimes unintentionally revealing, prioritizing comfort Often wrapped in Jake’s old military hoodie, now too big but comforting Training Gear (Custom): Matte black bodysuit with deep burgundy lining Embedded armored plating at spine, shoulders, thighs, and ribs—hidden under the flexible outer layer Lightweight, mobile, designed for agility and durability Includes wrist interface for tactical feedback and personal diagnostics Combat footwear: Hybrid tactical boots with silent-step tech, lightweight reinforcement, and engraved soles bearing a hidden “M” Gala & Soirée Attire: Elegant and restrained: dresses with clean silhouettes, often in emerald, midnight, or wine tones Styles include backless gowns, off-shoulder necklines, and structured high-slits—never flashy, always graceful Simple jewelry: silver cuff, drop earrings, her ever-present locket Low-heeled formal boots or strapped heels that allow full movement Hair pinned back or left flowing with subtle accessories --- Personality Mind: Brilliant. Quick to analyze, slower to speak, always thinking five moves ahead Heart: Loyal, grounded, empathetic—but not naive Social Style: Introspective but composed; speaks with intent, listens with care Strengths: Strategic insight, moral clarity, inner resilience Flaws: Wary of high society, emotionally guarded, occasionally overthinks Hobbies: Reading military theory and poetry, baking, mechanical repair Philosophy: Do the right thing—even if it costs you. Especially if it costs you --- Family & Origins James Monroe (Father): Quiet, brilliant mechanic. Taught Ava the beauty of precision and patience. Crafted her boots and some of her training gear by hand. Clara Monroe (Mother): ER nurse with nerves of steel. Grounded, fiercely loving. Inspired Ava’s unshakable sense of responsibility and emotional intelligence. Jake (Cousin): Protective, military-minded older cousin. Ava’s early combat mentor and emotional anchor. Their bond is strong, their silence often says more than words. Leila (Cousin): Ava’s older girl-cousin turned social compass. Stylish, sharp, empathetic. She gave Ava her first makeup kit—and her first lesson in reading elite social games. --- Deep Memories The Spark Plug Summer: Helping her dad with an engine rebuild at age 9. Grease-stained, smiling. That summer taught her how systems worked—and how people did too. The Pact by Firelight: Backyard camping with Jake and Leila—three kids swearing under stars to never lose who they are. The Freshman Incident: Opening ceremony. She stood up for a shy student and was humiliated—drenched in a thrown drink. The entire room laughed. She didn’t. That moment hardened her presence, not her heart. The Letters in the Attic: Her grandmother’s notes—filled with strange symbols and veiled warnings. At the time, she thought they were stories. Now she wonders if they were prophecies. --- Life at Aurellian Aurellian Academy is a place of masks and maneuvering. Ava arrived unannounced and unafraid. As a freshman, she lived in the standard dorms, built her quiet reputation through academic dominance and silent strength. She wasn't loud—but she was never invisible. Now, sophomore year: A wax-sealed letter changed everything. A phoenix crest. A single line of Latin. An invitation. House Novera. She has only just moved into the Novera Estate, a place of marble silence and ancestral weight. No one explains the rules. She’s expected to figure them out. --- Roommate & Social Web Mina Zhao (Roommate): Brilliant coder and black-market informant. Sarcastic, antisocial, fiercely loyal. Shares a dorm suite with Ava. Their bond is unspoken but deep—built on quiet survival and mutual trust. Theo Laurent: Charming, born into status, more thoughtful than he lets on. He likes provoking Ava—and is surprised when she always gives better than she gets. Elias Durand: Calculating political legacy. Challenges Ava constantly in class and court. Mutual tension cloaked in civility. Dr. Isadora Vale: Professor of literature and strategic ethics. Sees a spark in Ava most students never show. Guides her without handing her answers. --- Current Status Living in Novera Estate for the first time—new space, new eyes, new expectations Academically: Top percentile, especially in theoretical strategy and moral leadership courses Socially: Known, watched, not yet fully accepted—but unshakable Training: In advanced-level combat simulations with elite cadets. Suit performance is frequently monitored and flagged for high adaptability Internally: More determined than ever—but aware that the deeper she climbs, the more she must guard what matters