Nebula

Personal Info

Born into a merchant family, Nebula has an undeniable passion for wealth, though she has no interest in following the conventional path of her father. She ventured into the Abyss in search of new opportunities.
Yet as a disciplined merchant, she only makes honest money and never pursues wealth for its own sake.
Which is why, despite her activity across the Abyss, she still hasn't achieved something she desires.
Currently affiliated with the support organization Abyssal Route, Nebula's formidable skills and radiant personality have made her a favorite among clients.

Chronicles

When she was still studying here, she'd apply for tuition waivers multiple times a year, always citing "financially struggling" as the reason.
At first, we all thought it was a joke. Her family's fortune could easily buy every academy in the district!
But over time, we realized... that girl was serious!
Good heavens, can you imagine? This girl dressed head-to-toe in luxury brands, earnestly telling you her family's barely make ends meet? That kind of scene... Ha, it hurts just recalling it.
— Nebula's Teacher

Yes, our family is financially stable, but with so many mouths to feed and expenses to cover, we're far from well-off.
That's why we taught her the value of earning money early on and groomed her for business. But then she got it into her head that Explorers make fortunes, and nothing could change her mind...
Still, as long as she's happy and can support herself without squandering the family fortune, we don't object.
— Nebula's Father

Miss Nebula is practically one of us. Instead of selling goods, she predicts price fluctuations across regions and sells that information to us merchants.
And let me tell you, the girl's brilliant at it! Follow her tips on what to sell where, and you might not strike it rich, but you'll never lose money!
— Itinerant Merchant in the Abyss

Nebula never misses a money-making opportunity. She spends every free moment brainstorming new schemes to turn a quick profit.
She keeps it in check during missions but can't resist chatting up clients, especially if they mention rumors about treasures or relics. She'll dig for every detail.
Now, pumping clients for rumors isn't exactly "invading their privacy," but the organization's warned her plenty about it.
That said, Nebula has principles: her pursuit of wealth never interferes with her work or offends clients.
— Eclipse from Abyssal Route

Record

It didn't take long for the team to notice something peculiar about Nebula or more precisely, Lady Nebula. Despite her claims of coming from a "modest background," her wardrobe was extravagant, her daily luxuries conspicuously high-end.
At first, everyone thought she was joking. But she was dead serious, which left some members rethinking their own views on wealth.
After deeper conversations (and some discreet investigation), the truth was uncovered.

Reliable sources revealed that Nebula's grandfather built a vast commercial empire from nothing, a man talented enough to ride a wave of fortune. But fearing his descendants would be spendthrifts, he raised them under an austere philosophy.
One so effective that some, like Nebula, genuinely believed their family was ordinary and that relentless work was necessary just to maintain their lifestyle.

When the truth came out, no members corrected Nebula or offered suggestions.
Some respected her grandfather's unorthodox education; others simply found her driven, earnest hustle both inspiring and entertaining.

Anecdote

Nebula's constant complaints about "never having enough money" or "not earning enough" often drew puzzled looks.
Given her successful ventures in the Abyss, her lucrative work with Abyssal Route, and her sharp business acumen, it made no sense.
Until the day she returned from a remote Outpost, laden with an armful of gifts.

"No trace of the monsters we were tracking, but the Outpost had so many fascinating goods I'd never seen before!"
"So I bought one of everything as gifts for everyone!"
While some members were overwhelmed by joy, others grew uneasy.
"Miss Nebula...these must have cost a fortune. How could you..."
"Oh, don't worry about that! When I find something wonderful, how could I not share it?"
"And isn't the point of making money to spread happiness? Earning money for its own sake is so dull."
"Come now, let's pass out the rest together!"

Nebula values financial security, but she's incredibly generous with money, especially when picking gifts for her teammates.
If she believes an expense is justified, she doesn't think twice about paying.
It's no surprise her coffers never stayed full.