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Full Character Name: Nerva Sangréal / Wrenford
Character Birthday & Age: 3-12-1985
City & Country of Birth: Salem, Massachusetts, United States of America
Pureblood, Halfblood or Muggleborn: Pureblood
Alma mater: Salem Witches Institute of Magic
Job/Position: S.W.E.E.P auror undercover as an information broker. Heir of the Sangréal family.

Wand: main :A black polished walnut with a chimera scale core, 11 inches , unyielding. An heirloom wand from her family's vault.

Secondary : polished cherry wood with a ruby in its handle, dragonstring core, 11 inches unyielding. Gift from Gregory Pratchett, the weapons Czar.

Physical Description:

Standing at 6', Nerva is a tall woman with striking red hair. Her eyes are a mix of light blue and green. As a civilian she likes to highlight her Cheshire grin with red lipstick. Nerva has good posture and a confident gait, the result of her upbringing and training as an auror.  She has a slim and slightly muscular build, which she maintains by regular exercise. Like any auror that does high-risk missions, she has plenty of scars. These are usually covered by clothing or by magical creams. Nerva wears luxurious clothing and fine jewellery when she appears in high society. As daywear, she opts for a more refined look by wearing mainly business attire.
As an auror she was more of a plain jane, blending combat readiness with a civilian appearance by choosing practicality over aesthetic. She wears dark, practical attire such as : boots, shirts, trousers, a hooded cloak, and a hidden wand holder. Often, she would hide parts of her face by either a mask or scarf. When she goes undercover, she likes to adjust her style to fit the situation, fully enjoying the theatrics of it. This is evident in her role as Nexus.
Nexus has an otherworldly appearance, with white hair and a mask concealing her identity.She combines overly feminine formal attire with combat attire, depending on the situation. As she likes to mimic other people, she doesn't have a strong American accent. Yet, when her human façade slips, her voice drops to a much lower pitch.

Personality Description:
At first glance, she is a charming woman with a radiant smile. Nerva has a dignified and dominant demeanour; a personality to match her blood and social status. In high society , she is a typical socialite, acting as a kind philanthropist while attending lavish events. Despite being from a prominent family , most know of her but none really know her intricately- just what she wants them to know. Only to the very observant, they would find her mannerisms a bit off. It all seems disingenuous and a bit rehearsed. Which is true. Behind those sweet smiles, lurks a calculating and sadistic woman that feels no remorse or guilt for any of her actions. She lacks empathy , finding it quite easy to rid her mind of all thoughts and emotions. Being an occlumens, she has a high degree of mental and emotional fortitude. In the pursuit of her goals, she has no qualms hurting and manipulating others if she thinks it would be beneficial to her. Others are just mere pawns, formed attachments with an expiration date.

Nerva is a habitual liar and an opportunist, always watching and always observing. This has given her a good understanding of the human nature , mirroring traits to manipulate others to get what she wants- information. Her desire to collect information is an addiction- which can be used by others as a bargaining chip to those that know how or dare to play her game. Her games usually revolve around her morbid curiosity. Nerva has an unsettling fascination with the mind, pushing others to their mental limitations to see how they react. She loves pinpointing the psychological and physical weaknesses of others just to see what happens.

Where her loyalty lies, is as questionable as is the existence of her morals. She is quite cunning as she was able to hide her sadism at the CAWW behind an intense sense for justice. In fact, Nerva’s cruelty is indiscriminate; she has no qualms directing her sadism to purebloods or her own family when they disappoint her. Even though many of her crimes remain undiscovered, or at least unproven, only a handful of the people who have met or worked alongside her are aware of her monstrous nature.

History:
The Sangréal lineage goes back a few centuries in France and would be considered old money. A typical proud and classicist pure-blood family with roots in politics and nobility. Their name is derived from the old Latin ‘holy grail’. Now their holiness is disputable due to their wavering loyalties towards the establishment and their focus on self-preservation. By strategic marriages and well-timed actions, they manage to secure land and high positions in society. But with The International Statute of Secrecy , revolutions and nobility getting beheaded – they wisely decided to step back and work more behind the scenes. This is evident in their secrecy and limited information about the family in public records.

“We see all, and none sees us”

Became one of their creeds. Sangréal strengths lies in their adaptability and insatiable need to collect, whether it is power, knowledge or wealth. To strengthen their gene pool, the family took a great deal of procuring magical talents with well-matched marriages. They highly value their blood but not in the sense of pure, half or squib. The only blood that is superior is theirs, magical or not. The Sangréal family are even among pure blood families, regarded as elitist but they let their actions and success speak for themselves. They are quite pragmatic. Even Squibs in the family are not ostracized but installed in high muggle societies to expand their families influence and network. To this day, they are found in politics, law enforcement and financial markets. While they don't flaunt their wealth, they are in the Top 1%. Their stronghold is still in France; however, they have begun to spread their influence overseas.Vivienne, a direct descendant from the main branch had the skills the family highly valued but it came along with an unhinged mind.Vivienne Sangréal was sent to the States to further her studies and find a partner. There, she met Richard Wrenford, a lawyer from an American pure blood family. She was hidden away and mainly used to secure a future by producing heirs with her talent. The match resulted in three children, one of them would be Nerva Sangréal.

Childhood
From an outsider’s perspective , Nerva was born in an ivory tower with a silver spoon in her mouth. But behind those polished walls, was a world of cruelty where silver spoons were laced with poison. Her mother Vivienne was an unhinged woman that had outbursts of great affection but also violence. Since they were a high standing family, sending her to a mental ward would be social suicide. So, their family estate became a prison. Vivienne loved to play sadistic mind games with her legilimency to toughen the kids up.
Nerva didn't respond 'normally' to her games because of her emotional detachment. This fueled Vivienne’s paranoia and escalated her abuse in an attempt to break her. Nerva learned occlumency from a young age to survive her mother's training. Meanwhile her father had climbed the judicial ladder in CAWW due to the Sangréals influence and was rarely home. He tried to install morals and ethics into Nerva, even using classified files as examples to prevent his daughter turning into his wife. He unintentionally taught her how important information can be and how it can be used to manipulate others in court and life.

Per Sangréal tradition, each of her siblings were sent off to different schools once they were of age. It was custom to use their other parents name so that could prove that they can become successful on their own. With her father’s last name , she enrolled into the Salem Witches Institute as Nerva Wrenford. The consensus was that Nerva was a smart child but had trouble controlling her competitiveness. The friendly competition ideology was something she struggled with, especially during dueling. Her photographic memory and love for learning made her sail through the curriculum with high grades. Subjects that required memory and logic were her strong suite, finding charms and DADA the perfect outlet. In 2004 , she graduated with excellent grades and earned the right to use her last name but wouldn't until many years later.

CAWW

2004-2008: Nerva Wrenford, Auror
Based on her grades and extra curriculum subjects, she was scouted by The Bureau to be an auror. Despite being an heir of a prominent family, she would only be a placeholder until a better candidate appeared. Nerva is considered a deadbranch on the family tree; a Sangréal that isn’t allowed to have heirs. So to protect the family while she was in service, Nerva kept her father’s name.

At first it was difficult to fit in since seasoned aurors could not be easily fooled by her facade. Yet, when she infamously didn’t break under the torture curse during a compromised operation, she showed her loyalty to her colleagues and The bureau. It was the only time she appreciated her mother's training.  While being captured wasn’t calculated, the outcome was. Calibrating her cruelty was tricky in the beginning but with enough practice on dark wizards, she found a fine balance between her created persona and her true self. After all, what better way to disguise her transgressions under the guise of protecting the wizarding world for the ‘greater good’.

As an occulems with a photographic memory, she specialised in gathering intel and being an informant. While her track record at CAWW was excellent, colleagues that worked closely with her say the only difference between her and a dark wizard was a badge. To most, her sense of justice was just intense, but some questioned whether her sense of justice wasn’t just a smoke screen. Nerva has a proclivity for using brutal spells during her hunts, utilising anything to get the job done. Her superiors are aware of her dangerous and rather orthodox way of working ,but when it came to Dark wizards; sometimes you need to fight fire with fire.

2008-2016: S.W.E.E.P , Auror H
In 2008 , she enlisted in a special unit at the S.W.E.E.P department ( Security, Weapons, Extraction, Elimination, and Protocol ). The unit was made up from highly trained aurors that had specific skillsets and the right personality to carry out their duties. They are seen as the most loyal to the cause of protecting the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy and the wizarding world. The ‘dirty work’  they do generally involves missions that are covert , high-risk and require operating outside the usual magical laws.

These Sweepers would also investigate possible security risks at CAWW and other magical institutions. While she had no qualms about eliminating people that posed risks for the organisation, she made sure to use it as leverage to further her career at the same time and to avoid becoming a loose end herself. Her alias at work was H. Yet to the filth she haunted, she was known as Harpy. Through the strategic elimination of key individuals in New York, power gaps began to emerge within the organized crime network. This was the opportune moment to plant an agent in the network to keep an eye on their movements. During that time, Nerva suddenly found herself called back to the Sangréal family after her parents died in a house fire. While unfortunate , this made her the right candidate for the job. So Nerva Sangréal slowly reappeared in High society to stabilize her family. Some colleagues and superiors knew of her family roots, but they didn’t know how high she was on the ladder. The current movements of auror H are unknown, her file at CAWW remains highly classified.

2016- Current: Nerva Sangréal, Nexus
By using her family’s influence, wealth, and connections , she eventually built an underground business where she would become known as the information broker Nexus.

Describe your job duties and how you go about them:
Nerva: A socialite that only joins specific gatherings of the rich to strengthen the image of the Sangréal family ,maintain relationships and expand networks. She is responsible for the finances of the family based in New York and keeps a low profile, moving behind the scenes to secure and grow their family's assets. While she doesn't flaunt her family's power, she has used it to prevent retaliation from other people in power.

Nexus: Information broker in the underground crime network. She acquires information and goods for organized crime, the government, and wealthy clients, utilizing both lawful and illicit methods. Nerva uses her connections, investigative skills, and photographic memory to manipulate others, either through blackmail or by proposing dubious deals. When they don't comply, she will use force and require payment in flesh. Her position is kept secure by her wealth, connections and ruling with an iron fist. She uses her experience as a S.W.E.E.P Auror, her sadism and duelling skills to squash opposition and cement her reputation as someone you don't cross. Nexus employs a select group of trusted henchmen to ensure her businesses keeps running smoothly. Her family house elves are used to communicate between her and her contact at CAWW.

Elaborate on your expertise in your field:
Socialite: Her upbringing in high society, taught her the necessary networking and social skills to manoeuvre through elite or influential social circles. In preparation of taking over the reins of the family's estate, she was taught how to maintain the finances and assets. And most importantly it also taught her how to maintain an image, whether in public or private.

S.W.E.E.P Auror:  With her observation skills, she can mimic personality traits to infiltrate groups to gather intel or to hunt down targets. She was best suited for missions that involved sensitive information since her occlumency, and photographic memory made her a walking safe. Nerva is a formidable duelist on the battlefield, wielding ruthless magic to achieve the quickest result with the highest damage possible. When the opportunity arises, she prefers to draw out the hunt with slicing or constricting spells. Her extensive practice on targets, combined with an understanding of anatomy, allows her to strike with precision and with varying strength. Whether it is one-by one or a group attack, Nerva enjoys combat and has no fear. Being an auror without a conscience yet strong sense of duty, made her a powerful agent in the department.

Nexus: She combines her business knowledge and investigative skills to find information and magical items on the black market. She uses her S.W.E.E.P background to hide her tracks and stay in the shadows.

Writing Sample: MATURE 18+ (mentions: torture)

In an old part of the New York Navy yard, rapid footsteps echoed through the hangers. A man chased by cloaked figures ran through the maze of shipping containers, sending spells haphazardly to keep his pursuers at bay. Unbeknownst to him, he was being herded towards a specific location like a lamb to slaughter . Underneath his arm was a bag he kept tightly pressed against him, presumedly the reason he was being chased. The man turned the corner and froze as a red flash shot past, followed by a sharp screech. He looked over to see the metal of a container peeled back under immense force, its edges still glowing from the heat. Shaking from adrenaline, he raised his wand and turned toward the direction of the flash. A cloaked figure emerged from the shadows with a raised wand and one very defining feature - a silver mask. The colour instantly drained from his face, and he dropped the bag. His hands began to shake, the heart palpitations in his neck making it hard to breathe. It was no longer adrenaline, it was fear.

Softly he muttered a name "N-n-nex..us” The moment the name was uttered, the masked figure quickly cast Incarcerous to immobilize him. His attempt to counter was too slow against this seasoned fighter. Thick ropes wrapped around his body, pressing his arms firmly against his sides. As the pressure on his limbs increased, he couldn’t hold onto his wand “No no no"  he stammered before a rope covered his mouth. Eventually he fell on the ground as ropes covered every inch of his body. The masked figure that approached him slowly was Nexus, the leader of a ruthless criminal organization in the shadowy depths of the wizarding world.

With a few muffled tuts of disapproval, she broke her silence .“I’m disappointed Henry. I gave you one little task to clear your entire debt, but it seems that your incompetence doesn’t stop at gambling.” She spoke calmly, her tone devoid of emotion.Unlike other debt collectors, Nexus had some orthodox ways to remind people to not break her deals. Ordinary violence was cheap, and she much rather teach them a lesson that will stay with them forever. Behind her finely polished mask, her human mask was peeled back to reveal her sadistic nature. She knew poor Henry would never be able to pay his debt based on his income and his gambling addiction. A simple calculation for some light entertainment. Just give people a few wins to get the ball rolling, until it goes down a trajectory of debt. Now he didn’t have any valuable information to offer in exchange for his outstanding bill – which Nexus knew. He had access to something she wanted, something he had suddenly decided not to hand over

By now, her henchman had caught up. One took his wand and the other checked the bag for its contents. He paused and turned to Nexus, showing the empty bag. Without hesitation, she rotated her wrist to tighten the ropes. Muffled groans filled the air as the friction of the ropes began to tear fabric and break skin. Yet, despite the sounds of pain, her voice remained even-toned. “Where is it.” She demanded. As he was writhed on the ground, he began to mumble. She could easily undo the spell so he could answer her properly, but he had disobeyed her.  With another twist of the wand, the ropes tightened until she heard a soft pop. Slowly Nexus twisted her wand back, loosening the ropes so he could breathe again. Tears streamed down his face from the pain as he gasped for air, coughing and groaning. With difficulty he managed to whimper “..L..l..on..don” 
Immediately she twisted the ropes back to their previous strength for the sole reason that she disliked people with bad enunciation. ” You can do better than that, professor” Nexus repeated this rope game until the wriggling worm clearly screamed out the word London. Before he could plead her to stop, she tightened the ropes again to muzzle him.“Londen? Now why would you do that. ” She clenched her jaw of annoyance; this insignificant pawn had managed to delay her plan and force her to go to that depressing country.“Get it done” Nexus commanded her henchman. They apparated with his items, heading back to their headquarters to prepare their trip to England.

A house elf, hidden in the shadows, moved closer to Nexus but stayed out of Henry's sight. Nexus casted Muffliato on Henry for a moment so that she could converse with her house elf. R98.MA203, delayed, london. closer " Her elf nodded and then disappeared to relay the message. With a flick of her wand, she undid her spell to give him his hearing back. She let out a sigh , thinking of what to do with this maggot. “Even though you are useless, I am in a generous mood today.” Nexus got closer to him and crouched down. Now she could easily obliviate him and leave him like this, but this game of chase hadn't satisfied her. “I know you don’t have much to offer, but I’ll forgive your debt in exchange for..” With her wand she lifted his chin, the ropes loosening to expose his bruised and bloody face. The mask's hollow eyes stared into his blue eyes, the whites beautifully marbled with burst capillaries. “ let’s see”   Nexus whispered as she playfully tilted her head “what about your eyes?”

Sum up your character in one paragraph:

Nerva is a dangerous individual, concealed behind her calculated charm and occlumency. An intelligent psychopath with a complete lack of empathy, she can mirror traits to manipulate, deceive, and exploit others. She views people as expendable tools in her relentless pursuit of power and information, orchestrating games to alleviate her boredom. Though she might be considered one herself, she relishes hunting down dark wizards. Nerva’s actions are driven by a hidden agenda that shifts with each situation, making her unpredictable and difficult to anticipate. While loyal to CAWW, the so-called 'good side,' don't be fooled—beneath her seemingly noble affiliations lies a predator, one always on the lookout for her next meal.

Special Ability

Character Name: Nerva Sangréal
Link to Biography:
Do any of your other Characters have Special Abilities?: no
If Yes, then Please provide their name and a link to their bio:
 
Special Ability: Occlumency

What level is this ability at?:
Expert
At what age did your character gain this ability?:
Around 10.

How did they learn or hone this ability?:
Her mother was a Legilimens that used her mindreading to abuse her children mentally. To toughen them up, they were taught Occlumency from the moment their magical abilities started to show. Nerva's detached personality made it easier for her to learn but the daily unpredictable attacks from her mother, honed her occlumency to the level it is today.

Describe how the Special Ability influences their life.  What do they use it for?:
Nerva uses the ability daily to hide her true persona from others. Whether she is working as Nexus or as Sangréal, she safeguards her dark thoughts and  sensitive information behind layers of mental walls. When under attack, she can create a faux layer to throw off her attacker. These layers essentially create a built-in mental safe that makes a skilled informant and auror.

Write a description of what happens when your character is exhibiting this Special Ability:
Inexperienced Legilimens make her smile, giving them a vacant expression. Under an attack of a more experienced Legilimens, she tries to keep a straight face. Tapping her nails on a surface to keep her composure. Her eyes are dull until her eyes meet the one trying to read her mind. Her pupils will narrow as she focuses her attention on them, giving them a deathly stare.

Criminal

Character Name: Nerva Sangréal
Link to Biography:

Cover Job (If any): Socialite, Heir of the Sangréal family in America.
Type of Criminal: Dark Wizard
Allegiances / Loyalties / Political Faction:
Due to the perks, she is loyal to C.A.W.W , in particular the S.W.E.E.P department. As Nexus, there is a price for her loyalty or allegiance.

Are they currently under pursuit by the Ministry of Magic?:
The reputation and actions of Nexus in the United States is known at C.A.W.W but there isn't enough proof to link her to any of the crimes. Her elusive nature and ability to cover her tracks leave her actions as just rumors.Since her victims are usually criminals, there isn't an urgent need to verify them. Her name has started to pop up in England and other countries.

What previous crimes have they committed? Were they convicted?:
As an S.W.E.E.P auror and Nexus, Nerva has committed murder, torture, abduction, assault, blackmail, arson, smuggling and fraud in the name of 'justice'. She hasn't been caught nor convicted.

What crimes might they commit in the future?  Discuss all possible:
All of the above. If it's not an order from S.W.E.E.P , she will do these crimes for her own amusement.

Special Ability

Character Name: Nerva Sangréal-Wrenford
Link to Biography: Link
Do any of your other Characters have Special Abilities?: no

Special Ability: Animagus

What level is this ability at?: Advanced

At what age did your character gain this ability?:15
How did they learn or hone this ability?: She learned this skill relatively late during her Transfiguration lessons at the Salem Witches' Institute. Initially, she was hesitant to transform into an animal, fearing she might turn into a hideous monster. After successfully becoming an Animagus , she honed her flying skills at her family's estate and with private tutors.

Describe how the Special Ability influences their life.  What do they use it for?:
Nerva has taken this form during missions to scout from above or make a swift escape. During hunts, she has used her talons to incapacitate her targets. This form is partly the reason for her nickname, however she uses this ability sparingly, since she's more vulnerable in this form.

Write a description of what happens when your character is exhibiting this Special Ability:
Nerva's Animagus form is a harpy eagle—one of the largest eagle species in the world. Her head is crowned with a double crest of black feathers, which she raises when alert or threatened. She has round brown eyes with amber spots. Nerva has a sharp black beak that's built for tearing flesh. The black plumage on her back and wings contrast with her white underbelly. Most striking are her strong dark yellow legs, ending in massive black talons capable of crushing bone.