Nowa, a half-elf of human and elven descent, navigates a life caught between two worlds, neither fully embraced by humans nor elves. Orphaned at birth, she grew up in a human village where her mystical aura and ability to converse with animals bred suspicion. A childhood misadventure stranded her in the Elven Forest, where elven captain Alleyne discovered and mentored her, eventually appointing her Forest Keeper to guard the woodland borders. Though entrusted with this duty, lingering elven unease prompted the Elder Council to dispatch her to the Queen’s Blade tournament under ambiguous circumstances. Her striking features—tan or pale skin, chestnut hair, amber eyes, and pointed ears—complement an orange elven ensemble of armguards, a chest wrap, and a skirt worn without undergarments, a deliberate adherence to elven tradition rejecting human modesty. The Unlimited iteration elongates her hair, reduces her height, and accents her look with emerald leaf ornaments. Outgoing and spirited, her cheerful demeanor clashes with a guileless nature, occasionally unsettling others due to her uninhibited attire choices. In battle, she combines acrobatic staff techniques learned from Alleyne with the aid of Lou, her pet monkey, whose malleable rock-hard fur transforms into protective armor. Their synergy enables inventive strategies, like repelling scythe attacks with his stretched hide. Official records note her exceptional agility and reach, tempered by modest offensive and defensive capabilities. Driven by loyalty to the elves who offered her refuge, she enters the Queen’s Blade tournament despite murky motives behind her selection. One harrowing encounter involves abduction by assailants, thwarted by Echidna’s intervention, underscoring risks beyond combat. The Unlimited continuity refreshes her visual design while preserving her core struggle to defend the forest and reconcile her dual heritage. Beyond duty, she amasses rare stones, oblivious to their potential wealth. A 2010 poll lauded her as an ideal spouse, reflecting her perceived virtues. Her bond with Alleyne anchors her journey, blending mentorship and camaraderie, while interactions with others frequently spark confusion due to clashing cultural norms rooted in her elven upbringing.