SkunkyArt | Dr-Redd-yo — Val - Reference 2016 (updated desc)

Passionate but obsessive – Val is truly a very passionate character. When her heart is locked onto something, she won't weasel out on how much she cares for it; her interest and drive will be intense for whatever it is she wants, whether it's the love of her family, or a trustful companion. However, for the majority of her life, this passion was centered on revenge, and this revenge was a satiation she would fulfill no matter the cost. Her passion can often lead to unhealthy obsession, even at the cost of herself.

Responsible but manipulative – She's a born leader. Assertive, disciplinary, and tactical, she can effortlessly command armies, and she's exceptionally skilled in bending these armies to her will, as well as anyone else she needs something out of. Usually her manipulation comes in the form of tricky persuasion and a silk tongue. However, sometimes it's also emotionally warping, sometimes involving guilting, threat, and/or fear tactics.

Loyal but suspicious – Her trust is incredibly difficult to full earn. Because of trust issues, she's always on the lookout for trickery and deceit, but this makes her incredibly suspicious of others, and in turn, distrustful. A life of being used and molded, then being targeted and alone as an insurgent leader has, unfortunately, ruined her trustfulness. Luckily, she's loyal, and while she may not give you her complete trust, you can definitely trust that she'll never turn against you if she cares for you, no matter the cost.

Cruel and unforgiving – She was a feared leader for a reason. There was never any mercy in what she did. In and out of battle, she was ruthless and uncaring for the most part (mostly the ruthless part. There were times when she cared), punishing where she saw needed even if it wasn't truly needed, and never letting an enemy flee or surrender even if they wanted to. Take this cruelty and multiply it by infinite if you've wronged her because there is no chance she will change her outlook on who you are and you will get the punishment you deserve.

Amorous but disconnected – It's likely that the only emotions you've seen Val express are anger and snark. Rarely will she show you anything else, and this is mostly on purpose; her closed-off personality is a defense mechanism much like Leo's. However, at times, this can also come from an unhealthy upbringing that made it difficult for her to share her feelings and care for someone. She longs for deep connections with others, especially her family, but having been stolen from her sole parent and deprived of the parenting skills needed to properly care for her children, she doesn't how. To add to things, her lack of romantic attraction wears on her more, primarily in the case of her one true friendship ruined by a crush she didn't want to reciprocate, and her actions to try and maintain the friendship resulted in a dysfunctional relationship.

Unrelenting and powerful – Her determination drives her. It's almost as if she doesn't feel pain at all (she does) when she's in battle, as no matter what you hit her with, she will keep fighting with the same intensity that she began with. Even when blinded with her own blood, she will power through it all. Of course, she's not invincible; just because she can hold onto her will to fight, doesn't mean all of her will and determination will keep her alive. Sometimes it is her downfall.