Despite whatever all her other characteristics may convey, Varelissa Henipra retains the air of a person that is confident, if not arrogant. Minor (and often, major) things in her body language - her walk, her stance, her expressions - reveal these feelings. At times, it seems she borders upon narcissism, especially judging from how much she enjoys her own company.

As a member of a naturally very social race, Lissa deeply craves a sense of belonging, but she struggles to be genuine to those around her. Abandoned and betrayed by trusted allies in the past, she flits from group to group, trying not to form attachments that are too deep for fear of those friends stabbing her in the back. Unfortunately for her, she comes to care for people around her quickly, though she is likely to act aloof and cold towards any ally long after she has secretly grown deeply attached to them.

Varelissa Henipra is known for walking tall despite being of below average stature. she is quick to anger when called out for her height, and is not afraid of taking on an opponent regardless of their size or intimidation factor. This same tenacity makes Varelissa Henipra easier to rile up, which can be a good or bad thing depending on the situation at hand.

While generally laid back and more than happy to offer a quip of sarcasm, Varelissa Henipra's entire demeanor changes once combat begins. She becomes focused and quiet, with her smile replaced with a look of grim determination.

When it comes to a fight, some like to posture, some like to act tough, some like to dance around and go through all sorts of fancy footwork. Varelissa Henipra? Varelissa Henipra doesn't bother with exotic battle stances, intricate maneuvers, or super-secret tactics. Varelissa Henipra, when cornered into a fight, prefers the ancient technique of a good kick to the nuts. And if that won't work, either because the enemy is a woman or has balls of steel, Varelissa Henipra isn't beyond pulling a few more cheap tricks out of the bag. Granted, Varelissa Henipra won't be winning any medals for nobility or any prestige for a unique fighting style or a superb maneuver, but Varelissa Henipra will still be winning, the best and most dirty way she knows how.

Varelissa Henipra vastly prefers ranged combat, taking every opportunity to use skills and Force Powers to disengage from melee and instead fight at range, so much so that she has become competent at staying out of melee in the first place.