Nowa is a half-human, half-elf who endured rejection from both human villages and elven communities due to her mixed heritage. Isolated and distrusted by humans who feared her mystical aura and animal communication abilities, she was found alone as a child in the Elven Forest. She was taken in and trained by the elven captain, Alleyne, who eventually entrusted her with the title of "Forest Keeper." Nowa guarded the forest entrance diligently despite lingering unease from the elves. The Elder Council assigned her to participate in the Queen's Blade tournament, a directive she accepted to prove her worth to the elves who granted her sanctuary. Physically, Nowa stands approximately 158 cm tall with brown hair, amber eyes, and distinctive pointed ears. Her standard attire includes orange armguards, an orange outfit with a white chest covering, and a skirt worn without underwear per elven customs, a choice which occasionally causes others discomfort. In the *Queen's Blade Unlimited* continuity, her design changes: she appears shorter at 149 cm, with longer hair, leaf-like green accessories, and a green choker. Energetic and optimistic, Nowa possesses a deep connection to nature. She exhibits social naivety but unwavering dedication to protecting the forest and its animals. Her hobbies include collecting uniquely shaped stones and gemstones, a pastime that inadvertently amassed valuable minerals, though she shows no interest in their monetary worth. She shares a close bond with her pet monkey, Lou, her constant companion and combat partner. Lou voluntarily stretches and hardens his body to act as her shield during battles. In combat, Nowa relies on a staff and acrobatic agility, skills honed under Alleyne's mentorship. Her fighting style integrates Lou's abilities, using him defensively to block attacks and offensively in coordinated maneuvers. Official parameters rate her agility and reach as high (4/5), her attack power as moderate (2/5), and her defense as reliant on Lou (3/5). Her potential is noted as exceptional (5/5). Her relationship with Alleyne evolved from mentor-student to a deep emotional attachment. Nowa frequently expresses love for Alleyne and struggles with separation. This closeness includes physical affection like clinging to Alleyne while naked and suckling at her breast, actions that fluster Alleyne but highlight Nowa's innocent disregard for social boundaries. Their dynamic is explored further in spin-offs like *Queen's Blade: Beautiful Fighters*, where they temporarily part ways after confronting threats like Nyx and Funikura, though Nowa remains steadfastly loyal. A darker aspect of her backstory involves an attempted rape by human assailants, thwarted by Echidna's intervention, underscoring the prejudice she faced. In the *Unlimited* reboot continuity, Nowa retains her core traits but exhibits heightened determination, exemplified by her declaration, "Just you watch, Captain! Nowa's gonna give it her all!" Her role as Forest Keeper remains central.