Minerva M. Magicka

Minerva Magnolia Magicka is a Half-Elf alchemist and builder, the daughter of a Talawani nomad and a Human magi, and is currently one of the two proprietors of the Riverside Oasis, a desert inn and place of respite for weary travelers within The Kingdom of Aurora. Growing up among her mother's people in the deserts of the Second Empire of Uldarash, Minerva was always used to being on the move, and came to love travel and adventure that came with each new day on the road with her mother's family. Therefore, it meant a great deal to her that she chose a place to settle down and build within Aurora, believing that it was the right time.

Inheriting the youthfulness, pointed ears and tanned skin of her mother's people, the Talawans, Minerva is far more connected with her Talawani heritage than that of her Human side, as she never met her father before and only feels connected to him through her nascent magical sensitivity.

Personality
Minerva is often described as two different people entirely, depending on who she is with and who she is around. Around friends and allies, Minerva is energetic and cheerful, jesting and welcoming to newcomers. When faced with trouble or a threat, however, she does not hesitate to shed friendliness in favour of brutality and anger, having a fiercely protective side to her. This duality is core to her character, and leads to her sometimes coming off cold if approached the wrong way.

In most social situations, Minerva is also rather clumsy, and tends to fumble over her words a lot. Especially when presented with someone with authority, she will freeze up and often not know what to say.

Appearance
Minerva is short, only standing five foot three inches, though she is athletically-built after a lifetime of foot travel. She has white hair and golden eyes, closer to amber in hue, and her skin is a tanned bronze, a few shades lighter than what is typical for a full-blooded Talawani. Her ears are pointed prominently, though not as much as a full Elf. She tends to wear her hair up in a braided ponytail to keep it out of her eyes, and it is rare to see it worn down.

She tends to dress plainly, not having much wealth to spend on her wardrobe, with an emphasis on functionality over aesthetic. Most commonly she is seen sporting a white cotton tunic and a leather bandolier, with airy breeches and tall boots.