Dawn Lumina

Age: 29

Height: 5'7"

Species: Human

Dawn Lumina is the chairwoman of the Atlas Council. A fiery and passionate young woman, she has transformed the Council from a mostly vestigial body into a force to rival General Ironwood himself. This has led to many clashes between the Council and Atlas Academy, and though such arguments are currently civil, some fear that they may erupt into violence.

A prodigy from childhood, Dawn was admitted to Atlas Academy at the age of 17. It was there that she first met James Ironwood, then a professor at the school. The two butted heads almost immediately, and this enmity has continued to the present day. Though a skilled fighter, Dawn prefers to let her silver tongue solve her problems, or, failing that, her more physical charms.



Nerina Pontus

Age: 19

Height: 7'5"

Species: Faunus (Short-finned Mako)

Dawn's devoted bodyguard, Nerina is a towering woman with incredible strength. Quiet and reserved, she is much more timid than her intimidating stature would suggest. However, this shy demeanor gives way to fury if Dawn is put in danger, and she is a very fierce fighter.

Born to a high-ranking member of the Atlas military, Nerina was practically raised to be a warrior. Gifted with immense strength and surprising grace, she was selected by General Ironwood for a special training program at age fifteen. However, mental health issues and repeated failures in communication led to her expulsion three years later. Lost and aimless, Nerina's life seemed over before it had begun, if not for the intervention of Dawn, who helped her get back on her feet and find a new purpose.