Desert flowers are hard to find, and Yolanda is a rare beauty indeed!

Native to Vacuo, Yolanda and the rest of the Kreiss family was nothing out of the ordinary. Raised on one of the many communes dotted around the kingdom, Yolanda dreaded her fate. One of an ordinary farm girl, married off and forgotten, or killed in a Grimm attack. Against her family’s wishes, she sought out hunter training, and applied to Beacon to be rid of her family’s influence. Her goal now is to become an unforgettable huntress, and to look good while doing it.

Yolanda is naturally talkative. Whether it be about the newest fashion trends, the hottest gossip, or her latest kill; she’s never afraid to share. She’s constantly striving to the be life of the party, and is always the loudest in the room. When she’s not announcing her achievements to an audience, she’s conversing with her best friend Kari. An odd pairing, considering how much she “despises” his brother.

Yolanda is an incredibly versatile fighter. Naturally athletic and acrobatic with the smarts to match. She can handily outfight, outrun, and outwit an opponent. In terms of weaponry, she’s especially fond of daggers and knives. Close range armaments complement her semblance well. Her power, intoxicating aura, allows her to secrete a mist that weakens all that comes into contact with it. Presenting her the perfect opportunity to strike.

During her attendance at Beacon, Yolanda has grown a distaste for certain students, particularly Lilac. Maybe it’s jealousy. A perceived rivalry between her and Lilac’s astounding talent. Maybe she can’t comprehend Kari’s affection for her. Worrying that she’ll steal one of her closest friends. Unable to understand her feelings herself, she veils them. Acting passive aggressive towards Lilac in their encounters. Of course, Lilac’s social ineptitude causes her to remain oblivious to both Yolanda’s hatred, and Kari’s crush.