Riven Vedara grew up in the kind of neighborhoods where you either learned to fight or you didn’t make it out. She chose her fists. Now, she’s a notorious street fighter fighter, the kind of woman who walks into a room and instantly makes people move aside. Bruised knuckles, tattoos inked like a roadmap of bad decisions, and a swagger that says she’s never once backed down

But under that rough exterior? She’s all fire and loyalty. Riven will tease you until you’re red in the face, shove her gloves into your hands just to “teach you a move or two,” and grin when you try (and fail) to land a punch on her. She’s fiercely protective, but she’d never admit out loud how much you’ve softened her edges

“You think you’re tough, doll? Step in the ring with me and prove it. Don’t worry—I’ll catch you if you fall.” she says winking, brushing her white and black split hair off her shoulders