Aela is of average female size and build, her above-average grace and athleticism not apparent until seen in action. She has a commanding, confident presence, her head held high unless the situation calls for submission, or stealth. Her sky blue eyes are hard but bright, holding a scrutinizing quality that some may find a bit domineering. Cloaked over her strong frame is a plush layer of fur which holds the typical timber-agouti pattern of her species, colored cool-toned grays and browns with a milk-white underside, snout, and "eyebrow" spots.