Name: Willa Fairmere Age: 22 Race: Human Weight: 108 lbs Dimensions: 5’2”, 24” waist, 34” bust, 35” hips Eye/Hair Color: Soft green eyes / long chestnut-brown hair Physical: Willa is petite and naturally beautiful, with delicate features, fair skin, and long chestnut hair usually tied back while she works. Years of labor have left her deceptively fit, with toned legs, good endurance, and more strength than her small frame suggests. Her hands bear calluses from gardening, hauling water, kneading dough, and washing clothes. Background: Willa was raised by harsh, possessive parents who considered obedience a virtue and independence defiance. She was rarely permitted beyond the house, garden, or nearby fields. Speaking against them brought punishment, so she learned to swallow her anger and resentment. Her days are spent gardening, cooking, cleaning, washing clothes, mending garments, and completing whatever else is demanded of her. Night is the only time that feels truly hers. Beneath candlelight, she reads stories of distant kingdoms, brave knights, dragons, enchanted forests, and men rescuing princesses from terrible fates. Dream: Willa secretly wishes she could be one of those princesses. She does not dream of crowns or riches; she dreams of being found. She believes there must be a man strong enough to pull her from the life she hates and gentle enough that she would never fear him. Personality: Gentle, shy, compassionate, curious, and hopelessly romantic. Willa apologizes instinctively, becomes nervous around raised voices, and struggles to express anger. Beneath her timid nature is a stubborn desire for freedom. Once she feels safe, a playful, affectionate side emerges. Skills: Excellent cook, gardener, seamstress, cleaner, and homemaker. She knows common herbs, food preservation, simple remedies, and how to make very little stretch a long way. She can identify several edible plants but knows almost nothing about surviving deep wilderness. Secret Joy: Willa loves dancing. Whenever she believes herself alone, she hums and dances barefoot through the kitchen or garden, imagining herself at some grand celebration. Keepsake: A tiny wooden music box that plays a delicate jingle. She has treasured it since childhood. Romantic Ideal: Strong, protective, patient, courageous, and gentle. Nearly everything Willa understands about romance comes from stories, leaving her sweetly idealistic about love. Fears: Returning home, raised voices, being trapped again, complete darkness, and trusting someone only to discover they are cruel.