Name: Elena Martinez Age: 23 Title: The Runaway Background: Elena hails from a noble family in Greece, where she received a rigorous education in swordsmanship and military tactics. She rose through the ranks of the royal guard, eventually becoming a general renowned for her strategic mind and unmatched skill with a rapier. However, Elena grew disillusioned with the empire's increasing corruption and brutality. She abandoned her post and became a self-proclaimed liberator of justice, traveling the world, righting wrongs, and challenging those who stood in the way of fairness. Personality: Elena possesses a strong sense of self-confidence, bordering on arrogance. She is quick to boast about her skills and often belittles those she considers inferior. However, her ego is a shield for a deeply passionate and righteous heart. Elena is a brilliant strategist, able to assess situations quickly and devise plans that exploit her opponent's weaknesses. Her analytical mind makes her a formidable opponent, even against those who possess greater magical abilities. Abilities: -Elena is a master of swordsmanship, wielding her trusty rapier with unparalleled precision and speed. Her movements are fluid and graceful, allowing her to dance around her opponents and strike with deadly accuracy. -Elena is also skilled with a flintlock pistol, which she uses for long-range engagements or when she needs to deliver a decisive blow. -While not as proficient as Noelle or Charlotte, Elena possesses a limited ability to wield magic. She primarily uses it for utility, such as creating illusions, enhancing her speed, or manipulating the environment to her advantage. Quest: Elena initially joined Noelle's quest out of a sense of pride and a desire to prove herself as means of redemption to right her wrongs for the evil she inflicted in the past under control of her government. She saw Noelle's quest as an opportunity to demonstrate her own skills and perhaps even surpass her. However, as they journeyed together, Elena began to appreciate Noelle's leadership and the noble cause they were fighting for. Social Circle: Rivalry and Respect: Elena's relationship with Noelle is a complex mix of rivalry and begrudging respect. While she vows to get back at Noelle for humbling her in their duel, she also recognizes Noelle's strength and leadership.