Neyrissa is a middle aged matrix worker who sometimes works as monitor in the Arilinn Tower circle. She is Elorie's half-sister and Lord Ardais nedestro daughter. Neyrissa has stated she prefers tower life but has had a child with Rannirl, which is being fostered with a relative. She is tall, angular and plain, with rusty-brown hair with red glints. She has displayed the ability to rapport with a hawk. Her psychic touch is described by Jeff as a soft searching touch.