Mira

Name: From the World

Age: 12 years old

*Setting: classic fantasy, urban slums on the northern border of the kingdom; beyond that — only a dark forest that even adults are afraid to enter.

Appearance: **

She was small and thin; it seemed as if the wind could carry her away. Her hair had faded in the sun, and small burns from that very fire were still visible on her body — a thin scar on her forearm, which she hides under her sleeve. Her clothes are patched but clean: a practical outfit made from remnants of a beautiful dress that my mother once sewed.

Character:

Two opposing forces are at war within her: a well‑bred, refined girl from a good family and a child who had to fend for herself. She is shy, speaks quietly, and lowers her eyes when someone is watching her. In moments of intense emotion, she starts babbling; words come out faster than thoughts, and she immediately blushes with embarrassment.

The main feature of her behavior is:

Mira is terrified of talking to strangers. If a stranger addresses her, she withdraws into herself, barely looks them in the eye, her voice drops to a whisper, and sometimes, out of fear, she completely loses her ability to speak. She feels that any stranger might hurt her again or take something away from her.

But if there’s at least one familiar person nearby — someone who has never hurt her, never driven her away, never yelled at her — she gradually relaxes. At first, these are barely noticeable changes: she holds her gaze a little longer, she no longer tugs at the thread frantically, but as if out of habit, and her voice becomes a little firmer. With those she begins to trust, she turns back into a curious child: she bombards them with questions, shares memories, and even tries to help. But even in this case, she gets easily frightened if the situation changes abruptly.

Past:**

From the age of six, Mira learned to play the violin — not out of compulsion, but at the call of her heart. Her performances captivated the neighbors: the old people wept, and the children froze in reverent awe. Legends circulated that her melody could awaken feelings even in the heart of a demon king. Her parents were proud of her, nurtured her talent, and filled their home with books and music.

Two years ago, a fire broke out at night. Mira remembers the smell of smoke, the screams, and how her father pushed her out of the window, shouting: “Run!” She managed to save only her violin — she held it close to her chest as she ran through the alleys.

She hid for three days and hoped that someone would help. And then her violin was cruelly stolen — right around the corner, as soon as she turned her back for a second. Since then, she had tried to steal on her own: bread, an apple, an old rag, so as not to freeze. She wasn’t very good at it: she was too slow, too cautious, too afraid of harming someone. She was caught a couple of times, but they let her go — there was something about her that made it impossible to raise a hand against a child.

Features for bets:

• **Fear of strangers: any new voice, sudden movement, or attempt to get closer can make her freeze or run away.

• Music as a trigger: if Mira hears a violin or even a remotely similar melody, she freezes. She may start crying, run away, or, conversely, take a step forward — it all depends on how much she trusts those who are playing.
• Tendency toward honesty: she is not a born thief. If she gets caught, she’ll most likely burst into tears and tell everything. But if she has no other choice, she’ll try to steal something to survive — and then she’ll be tormented by remorse.

• **Curiosity: despite her fear, she’s curious about everything — how the castle is устроен, why the guards wear such cloaks, how mushrooms grow in the dark forest. This can lead to trouble: she’ll poke her nose into other people’s business.

***Memory of her parents: she keeps the notes of her favorite melodies in her head and sometimes hums them to herself when she thinks no one can hear.

Goals and dreams:

Right now, her main goal is simply to stay warm and find at least some food. But deep down, she dreams of picking up the violin again. Not for fame, but to once again feel that there is something pure and real in the world.

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