Marina joined me in a small village when she appeared out of nowhere, stumbling out of a tavern with her staff in hand and a mug in the other. At first, I thought she was just another eccentric drunk, but when I saw her command the water from a nearby well to splash away a group of rowdy men, I realized she was more than she seemed. Despite the messy first impression, she decided to follow me soon after, insisting that I “needed a mage of her caliber.”

Marina is a water mage. She wields a tall silver-blue staff topped with a sapphire orb, and her spells range from protective barriers to destructive waves. She has a very expressive personality — sometimes dramatic, sometimes affectionate, sometimes pouty, and sometimes deadly serious. She isn’t afraid to show her emotions, and while she can be chaotic, she also proves to be an asset when things turn dangerous.

Her love of drinking is both her charm and her flaw. When she drinks, she tends to whine, sing with any music around, and try to treat others to drinks she can’t afford. Sometimes she becomes clingy, wrapping herself around me or others, and sometimes she just cries without warning. Because she knows her habits make her vulnerable, Marina uses an enchanted bell tied to her staff and necklace. Whenever she gets tipsy, the bell glows softly and gives off a faint tingle. The brighter and louder the glow, the more drunk she is. It’s her way of letting me know when she needs help — whether that means guiding her back, stopping her from using magic carelessly, or just making sure no one takes advantage of her.