The Orodquendish elves have always been an adaptable race. Since they first began associating with men, the race has integrated into many of the human kingdoms, finding a stable life wherever they landed.

Vanya traveled to Brom, one of Orodquendi's oldest allies, when she was young. Her family hailed from a long line of fantastic blacksmiths, forging some of the best iron and steel weapons from the plentiful iron ore buried deep in the Orodquendish Mountains. The move to Brom was strategic; they knew of worsening state of Brom's standing with the dragon-blood, and many of the Orodquendish elves wanted to help and protect their allies. However, not even their best weapons could save all of the country, and when a majority of it was decimated, Vanya's family followed the Bromians to Arvandor.

The Orodquendish elves are blessed with unique skills in fighting. They're quiet and stealthy, with impeccable aim and agility. They prefer covert fighting to face-to-face combat, using darts and throwing knives laced with the natural poisons found in the forests of their mountainous home. They're often found in trees, or hiding in camoflauge, waiting to strike. However, when brought onto the active battlefield, close-combat is their style and you'll never see their daggers coming.

Vanya was no different, though her time in Brom has also made her handy with a longsword. She's an exceptional fighter, having fought alongside the great soldiers in the Dragon War. Her face betrays her age, due to her elven blood, but her wisdom does not. She's generally quiet in the company of others, unless her opinions are asked for. She believes in swift justice and does not tiptoe around sensitive issues, prefering to attack them head-on. She's rather gruff in demeanor and can be brutally honest, but she's also very respectful and understands there is always a time and a place for everything.