Age: 9
Gender: Female
Role/Occupation: Max's friend
Personality: Quiet, delicate, and artistically talented
Appearance: Long dark brown hair, black eyes, always carrying a drawing portfolio
Backstory: (Cultural background based on Korean descent)Maria was born into a warm Korean family in Spark City. Her father is a government official, and her mother is a talented writer. From a young age, Maria showed a strong interest in literature and art. Despite being born with a congenital color vision deficiency, Maria has a deep love for painting. She cannot perceive colors like others, but this hasn't diminished her passion for art. Instead, it has sparked her unique creativity, often resulting in unusual color combinations in her work. She tends to be solitary, preferring to create in a quiet environment, capturing the subtle beauty of life.Maria is a very sensitive girl, conscious of how others perceive her, and sometimes deliberately lowers her presence among friends due to feelings of inferiority, making her appear rather quiet in daily life. However, Maria has a kind heart and deeply cares for her friends, always offering support and encouragement in her own unique way.Maria dreams of becoming a painter. To her, painting is not just a form of artistic expression but also a way of healing the soul. She believes that although the world in her eyes is limited in color, through her effort and creativity, she can present others with a vibrant world of dreams.
Life Details:
Introverted and Sensitive Maria is a girl of few words who enjoys quiet environments. She always tries to lower her presence, appearing particularly gentle and reserved in groups. However, Maria has a strong sense of empathy. She can keenly sense others' emotions and, even without speaking, can silently offer support and comfort to her friends with a warm smile or gentle gaze. Her kindness makes her a trusted friend, and though she speaks little, she always provides the most heartfelt care at crucial moments.
Inspiration Journal Maria always carries a small notebook, which is almost indispensable to her. In this little notebook, Maria records the beautiful details of life and her deepest thoughts. Whether it's the falling leaves on the street or a bird flying by in the sky, these moments inspire her. She often incorporates these snippets into her artwork, creating pieces filled with emotion and stories. For Maria, this notebook is not just a recording tool but a bridge to her inner world.
Family Interaction In her family life, Maria is very obedient and respectful of her parents' opinions, working diligently. However, Maria harbors a complete world of her own, filled with her artistic fantasies and unique understanding of life. Although her parents love her dearly and support her artistic pursuits, they often worry that Maria is too quiet. They hope she can be more lively and outgoing, enjoying more social activities like other children. However, Maria understands that her quietness is not loneliness but rather a cherishing of her inner world.
