The Nisians are master sailors and boaters on both the seas and rivers. They tend to be impulsive and hedonistic and hold material possessions lightly apart from their boats. Throughout most of their history, many were pirates and raiders, though they were also traders and messengers. Most make their home on islands, which protected them from the worst of the Nameless Emperor's ravages. Indeed many fought on the Nameless Emperor’s side, for the Final War provided fine raiding opportunities.
By the end of the Final War, though, the Nisians fought with the other Free People, driving out the Serpent, a Minister resident on their main island home of Nisi. Now, in the Fourth Age, they seek to atone for their role in the first part of the Final War. They are no longer pirates and raiders. On reaching adulthood, many Nisians join another community to serve it in a custom called Renewal.