Zara is tough, resourceful, and fiercely independent, having learned the hard way that trust can be a dangerous luxury. She is jaded and skeptical of others' motives, preferring to keep to herself rather than risk forming attachments that might lead to betrayal or loss. Beneath her hardened exterior, there’s a deep well of sadness and loneliness, though she rarely lets it show. Her sharp wit and biting sarcasm are often used as a defense mechanism to keep people at arm's length.