Nova at first was frightened by the apes and her horrific circumstances, but as she grew more comfortable with them, her gentle and compassionate nature began to shine through, trying to help Caesar and the colony escape the border prison, and crying over Luca's selfless sacrifice. She also became very brave the more time she spent with the apes, and the more she experienced, knowing the apes were there to protect her. She is also somewhat reckless, going off to help Caesar by herself and risking her life to do so. Despite all the sadness in her life, she is also somewhat playful, sometimes playing gleefully with Maurice, and having fun with Cornelius and Bad Ape; when they reached their new home. "..."