Nicola Crimson

Nicola is the granddaughter of Philip Crimson, the leader of the Crimson Executioners. Her mother was Jessica Crimson, now deceased. She attaches herself to Hope because her mother once told her to find him should she find herself in trouble. The Crimson Executioners are looking for Nicola because a secret map has been etched on her back outlining a diabolical plan called the Earthbound Project. Philip Crimson intends to use this plan to control the world. No other records of the project are supposed to have survived, and anyone besides Philip Crimson who knew of the project were supposed to be eliminated. She is also the daughter of Harry Marcos, who was the king of Aqua Talkas. Her mother was accused of killing him and executed for it. After Hope's supposed death at the hands of his brother Cole, Nicola becomes a skilled duelist who doesn't kill her opponents.