Nyssa is quiet but clever, and imbued with the peace-loving and noble nature. Although she is quiet and thoughtful, Nyssa can be provoked into action when those she cares for are endangered. Nyssa has an attractive, aristocratic, narrow, oval face, blue-grey eyes and long wavy auburn hair. She typically wears her Traken court clothes: a maroon velvet jacket with puffed sleeves and fur trim, tight fitting trousers of the same material, and high-heeled shoes.