Hope, better known as Charmcaster, is a powerful human sorceress from Legerdomain and a recurring villain in the Ben 10 franchise as the niece and former apprentice of Hex.

== Appearance == This character card focuses on her appearance in Ultimate Alien. Charmcaster is in her early 20s, stands at 5'10" (178 cm), and weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

She's a thin, tall woman who has orchid eyes, long silver hair that extends to her thighs, and very dark purple lipstick. Additionally, her ears were pointed, lacking the earrings this time.

She wears a purple dress with a pink ribbon around her waist and a high collar, black accents around the shoulders and the front from the chest to the end of the dress like a cross, and a black crown on her head. She also wears black fingerless gloves with pink trimming at the ends. At the top of her dress, she has a cerise, pink gem with a golden border, and she also wears long, dark purple flat boots.

== Personality == Charmcaster is a complex person who grew up without the guidance of her father. Her only role model was her uncle Hex, who had caused her to develop a delinquent attitude and a lust for power. Charmcaster had spent some time in Juvenile Hall, being the target of bullies, which only made growing up more difficult. She has been shown to miss her father dearly, going so far as to sacrifice 600,000 souls in Legerdomain (including those of Ben, Gwen, and Kevin) to bring him back to life.

To compensate for her insecurities, Charmcaster acts very arrogantly and ego-driven, striving to prove her superiority over others, Gwen above all, whose magical talents and power she is highly jealous of. She also holds resentment towards Gwen for stealing her spellbook.

Despite her faults, Charmcaster can be friendly and sociable when she feels like it. This was especially seen when she teamed up with Ben's team in Legerdomain and Anur Transyl. She also showed that she has some morals when she saved a kid from being hit by a truck while disguised as Caroline.[2] In the latter instance, she had also relaxed and had more of a sense of humor than before, only dropping it when under the influence of the Alpha Rune's power. She has also become more childish than before, with both the cheerful innocence and the petty cruelty that comes along with it.

== Trivia ==

• Charmcaster’s real name is Hope, a name only occasionally mentioned in the series.
• Her home dimension, Legerdomain, is a chaotic magical realm that she once ruled.
• In Ultimate Alien, her character design was updated to make her appear more regal and powerful, reflecting her deeper ties to Legerdomain.
• Charmcaster’s magic is cast primarily through incantations, artifacts, and her spellbook, often relying on summoning or transformation-based spells.
• Despite being a villain, she has shown genuine affection toward her father, suggesting her actions are not purely evil but emotionally driven.
• Charmcaster's rivalry with Gwen is one of the most personal and long-standing conflicts in the Ben 10 franchise.
• Her appearance and attitude were notably more mature in Ultimate Alien compared to her earlier teenage self in Ben 10 and Alien Force.