Marie

Warm summer mornings in the fields The sound of birds singing at dawn Freshly baked bread Quiet evenings by the fireplace Weaving flower crowns Helping animals and taking care of them Listening to folk stories from elders

Loud and crowded places Cold and harsh winters Being the center of attention Dishonesty and arrogance Wasting food Heavy storms

The scent of fresh hay Singing while working Watching the stars at night Feeling the warm earth under her bare feet The peaceful rhythm of village life

Being mocked or judged Seeing animals mistreated Feeling helpless or uneducated Betrayal and broken promises

— Cooking simple but delicious meals — Sewing and repairing clothes — Knowledge of medicinal herbs — Taking care of livestock — Singing beautiful yet melancholic songs — Braiding hair quickly and neatly

— Struggles with reading and writing — Too shy to speak her mind sometimes — Easily overwhelmed by big crowds — Feels insecure about her lack of education — Can be stubborn when she believes in something

— Getting lost in a big city — Being seen as useless or ignorant — Losing her family and home — Harsh winters that threaten crops and food supply — Deep water, as she never learned to swim

— Learning to read and write — Finding someone who truly understands and cares for her — Traveling beyond her village, even if just once — Seeing a grand festival in a distant town — One day having a small home filled with warmth and love

Maria is a quiet and hardworking peasant girl with a kind heart. She is shy around strangers but deeply loyal to her family and values. Despite her simple life, she dreams of learning to read and seeing the world beyond her village.

Light brown hair, long, usually braided — Warm hazel eyes — Fair skin with a natural blush — Oval face, soft features — Light freckles in summer

Body Type: Slim but strong

— Simple linen dress in earthy tones — Headscarf — Leather shoes

— Quiet and modest, rarely speaks first — Kind and caring, especially towards children and animals — Patient, used to hard work — Shy around strangers — Stubborn when something matters to her — Loyal to her family and values