#amom cheat sheet

Here boiks, take this man's cheat-sheet for writing purposes uwu. I'm excited for this!

@pixiedurango, @alystrin03, @ezriell, & @only-slightly-terrified

Nyx de Riva

Viago's 'Little Star' Age: 27 at the start of Veilguard 5'0" (152.4cm) Black hair with one shaved side. When he's a fledgling, he has long hair down to his lower back. Violet Eyes Pronouns: He/him

Sexuality: Gay. Though he's technically Uranic, meaning he's attracted to anyone who considers themselves 'masculine aligned'.

Nyx is a nervous bundle of anxiety. He copes using dry humor at the worst possible times and the best as well. Just expect a sarcastic or asshole remark out of him if you talk to him. Some (Viago) would consider it his worst quality.

Former slave to Danarius from ages 2 to 8. Danarius leaves for Kirkwall and does not return. Rumors spread he died and his slaves were quickly rounded up and shipped out to different locations to be sold off. Nyx is among the slaves being transported through Treviso when Fenris finds them and kills the slavers imprisoning them. Once released, the slaves scatter, most of them scared of Nyx or refusing to even consider taking him. Fenris, left with an 8-year-old child, decides to contact the Crows.

Weapon(s) of choice:

At 19-years-old, he carries around a mage knife made of crystal/ore that matches his eye color. A gift from a previous lover (*cough* Illario). During Veilguard, he puts that mage knife into retirement and then carries around a wyvern tooth mage knife given to him by Lucanis. If you ever see him with a staff, put him down. He's been possessed. Nyx refuses to even touch a staff or stave. Hates them passionately. He always carries multiple daggers of varying sizes in his clothes just in case. He is also a mage, so that is his true weapon of choice. He specializes in lightning magic.

His best non-combat Crow skill is seduction/manipulation, as much as he hates to admit it. Second best is definitely stealth.

His worst non-combat Crow skill is keeping an impassive expression/body language. He can do it if pressed, but he often wears his emotions of his sleeve. Second worst would probably be torture.

Hobbies/Interests:

He likes cats as well, though most cats are neutral towards him. Loves Viago's pet adder.

Though he complains, he very much enjoys the alchemy taught to him by Viago and is generally happy to take micro-doses of poison with his mentor.

He loves people watching, honing his skills on the best way to manipulate someone while also just trying to figure out others.

He takes his 'job' very seriously, even if he seems like he doesn't care outside of a contract.

His favorite thing to do is complain.

Fun Facts!:

Nyx has sharper than average canines for an elf, easily able to puncture human skin. No he hasn't ripped someone's throat out. Would he consider it? Possibly...

Has two major scars. One from his lip to his ear on the right from a slightly botched contract on his own. Second one, which covers the expanse of his torso, thighs, arms, and back, is lightning scars that were self-inflicted when he was 6.

Nyx has a nearly full body tattoo he got when he became a fully fledged Crow.

Nyx was friends with Illario Dellamorte from age 17-19, and he was in a tentative, 'worst kept secret' relationship with him from age 19-21.

His neck and chest are very sensitive. Lovers tend to target that area to get a rise out of the elf.

At 22, Nyx left Treviso for a while to become a member of the Shadow Dragons. He was allowed to do so as long as he did all the contracts based in Minrathous.

This man is the tiniest twink you will ever see in your life. His waist is heckin tiny.

Forgets to eat a lot or avoids eating when busy. He can't cook to save his life and usually relies on others for an actual meal (mostly Viago, who is sick and tired of it). He considers a handful of granola or trail mix to be a 'meal'.

First of all thank you @pixiedurango for this, I'm so excited to dive in this AU! Let's put our darling Fledglings in the same space, nothing will happen :) I'm always happy to ramble about my beefy boi, and I can't wait to read all about @alystrin03 @nyx-de-riva & @only-slightly-terrified's Rooks!

I took pixie's template because honestly it works so

Xander "Xan" De Riva (he/him) 6'4'' (195cm) Short black and curly hair, shaved on the side Golden eyes, one slightly darker than the other Age at the start of VG: 29 He did his face tattoo around the time he became a Crow, and his left leg tattoo when he was 22. All the others marking are body paint, that he changes whenever he feels like it.

bi - sexual and romantic but he just finds it to be the easiest way to describe it, he doesn't attach any feelings to the label itself. He does prefers to have sex with people that don't consider themselves women, but it is merely that, a preference.

He is a chronic overthinker, and is conscious of it, but since it helps him on the regular, he doesn't mind.

He has an almost permanent neutral expression if he's not only in trusted company (some calls it his Resting Bitch Face)

He knows Viago since he was eight, and was trained by him since he was ten. Xan first met him when he saved him, which brought attention to him, and he got snatched by the Crows alongside other orphans. He is loyal to Viago rather than the Crows in themselves, so as long as Viago is loyal to the Crows, so his Xander. He doesn't have a particular nickname, but it is a known fact that if he isn't on a contract, he'll be found around Viago, lurking in his office.

Weapon(s) of choice:

Rapier and dagger: he usually forgoes the second when he uses his shield. But like any Crows, he learned to use these emblematic weapons, associated to any and all asssassins.

Sword and shield: He learned to use them by age 23, taught by a warrior trained in Mourn Watcher's techniques. It is adapted to his build, and people expect him to have these type of weapons. So he learned, to always have an ace up his sleeves.

Throwing knives: Versatile, just like him. Can be used from range but just useful up close. Xan likes to have options, when fighting.

Hand-to-hand: Someone his size would clearly lose at not being trained at hand to hand combat. He's generally taller and larger than their opponents, so it taught him to still be quick and light on his feet.

His best non combat Crow-skill is controlling his body language/facial expression. It is his natural state of being. He almost constantly think of the image he wants to project and adjust in consequence. The second best would probably be Infiltration, for the same reason, as well as the stealth drilled into him since he was a child.

His least best non combat Crow-skill is Seduction. While he can handle these types of contracts if necessary, it is usually very specialized to people known to have a thing for Qunaris. Being one of the few Qunaris, it fell in his lap more often than not, but it clearly isn't where he shines, despite his acting skills.

Hobbies/Interests:

Painting: Xander is an artist, who's favorite medium is paint. He specialized in body painting as an extension of his habit of using vitaar

Reading: He is a big reader, mainly fictions or history books. His favorite types of fiction are Thriller and Mystery.

Astronomy: Xan sleeps badly, which means he's often awake at night. He likes to watch the night sky, and spots different stars and constellations

Animals: Loves every and all animals. Most of them likes him. He has his own pet snake, Daar, who usually stays with Viago's adders.

Vitaar: He is constantly tring new things with vitaar, creating new combinations for different effects. It is an extension of his body paint, sometimes extravagant and sometimes discreet.

Brewing: Since he was a child, he liked brewing potions and healing salves with his mother. He has since extended his index with poisons and their antidotes. His smell is quite useful for this.

Lesser known facts:

He is trans, which isn't really obvious when you look at him (thanks fantasy hrt and Qunari genetics)

He was an Adaari, but his mother permanently altered this capacity, so he only has the great sense of smell

He never stopped microdosing, and quite literally poisons everything he consumes, both by habits and because it usually disuade anyone to steal his food/drink

He is one of the Master-Poisoners of House De Riva. He names his poisons and antidotes according to flowers and plants.

He likes physical contact. If you're close to him and needs a weighted blanket or a hug, he's your guy.

He can play the piano. He taught himself, and almost no one knows.

He knew Lucanis since he was 20, and they dated from his 26yo to his 28yo. Then Lucanis was declared dead. He is cordial with Illario, and Caterina hates his guts.

Alecto De Riva Cheat Sheet!

For @pixiedurango "A murder of misfits"! I'm so incredibly excited with this!!

I'm eager to see what happens when @nyx-de-riva @ezriell @pixiedurango @only-slightly-terrified OCs and Alecto share space! This is going to be so fun!

Alecto de Riva " The Shadow"

(she/her) 5'3'' (1,62m)

Black straight hair, braided in different shapes, half of her back. Brown eyes with purple traits on them

Age at VG start: 31

Small tattoo of De Riva House under a scar in her left ribs when she became a full-fledged Crow

Bisexual - Panromantic/pansexual - Hypersexual (no attachments involved, not interested in relationship except for her loved one)

Orphan rescued by a member of House Arainai, left in House De Riva. Best frends with Viago since they were 12-13 yo (in love with him since 16-17, not romantic relationship with him til 27-28). Living together as friends (and nothing else) until he became first Talon.

Bullied from many fledglings, they called her "The Rat of De Riva", until she became the grim girl who used to accompany Viago (and beat their asses)

Humorous, easy going, hot blooded (too many discussions with Viago, they usually end yelling each other but will die for the other). Impatient and too impulsive. Easily distracted, her mind has always too many thoughts at the same time. Thinks that orders are more guidelines. Swears A LOT

Works with a teammate, Lorenzo "Renzo" De Riva, really good friends but also friends with benefits (but nothing serious, she does not love anyone but Viago - and later, Lucanis)

Loves physical contact with the people she knows. Always ready for cuddles, (friendly) kisses and everything else. Could sleep hug to any of her friends. Twists her mouth when trying to focus or think

Smells like lime, lilac and rainwater/petrichor

Weapon(s) of choice:

Ceremonial dagger and orb, fond of ice magic (shards and spikes) but also lightning and electricity. She always carries with her a couple of hidden knifes and a collection of poison vials, also some antidotes.

Skilled in hand to hand combat, trained with Renzo for years (he is a 2h warrior, 190cm tall) to improve her weaponless combat/killing.

Likes to provoke opponents (mostly men) by getting really close to them with a silky voice, like she is trying to seduce them (she is not)

Non combat skills: Stealth (she is nicknamed The Shadow, not many people can go as unnoticed as her), disguises easily so can infiltrate most of placed. Could perform seduction jobs but not interested in doing it for work

Her worst skills are lockpicking or anything that involves thinking a lot before acting.

Hobbies/Interests:

Animal lover to the core. Spends way too much time cuddling cats, dogs or whatever animals are nearby. Has a horse named Malekith, a huge Italian trotter with a really bad mood (bite Viago many times).

Loves reading any kind of books (except for poetry), specially Murder/mistery. Has a copy of The Tale of the Champion gifted by king Fulgeno II.

Too fond of sleeping. Can get asleep anytime anywhere, but no problem on waking up and getting things done asap.

Loves eating lemoncakes and roasted chestnuts. Only drinks beer (too much), does not like wine or other spirits. Really has a drinking problem: it's her way to cope grief and to have fun. Too fond of partying & flirting with anyone interested. Hard to get drunk

Sings to herself when she is focused in chores like cleaning or braiding her hair.

Love life

Has been in love with Viago since she was 15-16 yo. She is not sure he knows it, because he sends her mixed signals. However, they have nothing until six months before the Antaam incident (28 yo for Alecto). Their relationship is not clear for them, as they do not speak about feelings until it's too late (until Veilguard events, I mean).

In the meantime, as she knows she cannot be with the man he loves, she enjoys carefree sex with whoever catches her eye. Her companion and her tend to sleep together frequently, but they are not in a relationship at all.