Emma Rosales

Appearance
Emma appears to be a young Spanish woman in her mid-twenties, when in reality she is an immortal warlock over 5 centuries old. She has a youthful, vibrant face with elegant, defiant features that make her seem fierce with an edge of wildness. She is taller than average, standing at 181cm with an hourglass figure and an average physique. Her skin is radiant and golden, years of sun leaving a summery bronze effect on her body. Emma's skin is dotted with light freckles, clusters of them found across her shoulders.

When first introduced, Emma has shoulder-length chestnut brown hair that falls around her face in gorgeous beach curls, complementing her tanned skin. She once had a set of layered bangs resting above her eyebrows, but she has since grown them out. Her hair now comes down to the middle of her waist in soft curls. It also has some natural golden highlights from sun exposure. Despite the untamed look, her hair is well-taken care of and extremely luscious and sleek. It is often worn up in a bun when she is on duty. She loves to experiment with hair and has a talent for styling and braiding.

Emma has a slightly longer, inverted triangle shaped face with a sharp jaw and prominent cheekbones. Her lips are bow-shaped, the cupid's bow particularly defined. This allows her a lot of creative freedom when putting on lipstick. Emma has a very sunny and rosy complexion, her cheeks are naturally pinkish in colour and her face is dusted with freckles on her cheeks and nose. She has a button nose, sloping upwards at the tip. Her eyes are a bright green, splattered with droplets of sky blue like paint. They are round and big, brown butterfly-like eyelashes circling around the rims of her eyes.

She has arched eyebrows, giving her an authoritative aura. Emma has thicker thighs made of pure muscle, though it isn't obvious, she is strong and toned. She has scarless skin, healing any major cuts with magic to keep it flawless. Emma takes great pride in her appearance and takes care of her body. Her hands are smooth and soft, completely contrasting to the deadly razor-sharp nails she uses as a weapon. They are often done up in a french manicure but she's not afraid to go bold and colourful. Emma has a bright, dazzling smile and expressive eyes.

Emma's wealth allows her to fully divulge herself in her love for fashion. She has a good eye for fabrics and can piece together any outfit. Her outfits are bold statement pieces consisting of beautiful colours and fabrics. She hates having anything of the same kind and personally designs and makes her own clothing. She loves power suits and enormous heels, her typically worn work outfit. Flouncy dresses, flattering tops and skin-tight gowns are a love of hers too. At the moment, she is working on a huge project designed for practicality and safety while still looking beautiful. She hopes this creation will be used one day, when the time is right.

Emma is also great at make-up and has a large variety of cosmetics. She has a steady hand and precise techniques, perfect for painting faces. She enjoys adding accessories to her clothes; piercings, necklaces or hats, she can do it all. Despite her job being rather bloody, Emma has mastered the skill of avoiding blood and messes. No one would ever guess she'd just come out of a bloodbath based on her appearance.

Personality
An important contestant in a brutal game of war and power, Emma is an excellent strategist, centuries worth of experience on her side. She is highly knowledgeable on the system of the supernatural and has an endless amount of information stored up in her sharp mind. She is a strong, powerful leader and has been left unbroken despite all the things that has been thrown in her path. Emma is a fiercely determined individual and refuses to give up, always keeping her end goal in mind. She is a hard worker, however deceiving, as she appears to be lazy and lax in front of The Council. Her plans have always been far thought out and calculated, always plotted in the shadows. As an immortal, time does not regularly affect Emma and she is willing to let schemes unfold at a steady pace.

Emma is exceptional at sweet talking and is respectable when it comes to the social game. She has her fingers dipped into many social dilemma's and knows how to play her cards right when it comes to social standing and relationships. Due to this useful trait of hers, she has managed to gain many allies in the rebellion and continues to do so. Emma easily matches her energy to others and this has been a good way for her to form bonds and alliances, for example, she exploited General Dorian's love for wine and breweries, and used this detail to connect with him. She is the perfect actress and plays her roles incredibly well, stemming from her shape changing ability. Her whole life, Emma has always been seen as someone different to each person as she fits their own standards and values; able to play a conniving snake and a humble saint consecutively. Her diabolical mind is as sharp and lethal as a knife, her brain always creating networks and connections between people and things. Always the eagle-eyed businesswoman, Emma rarely misses an opportunity to slip into a new skin and turn someone else to her cause.

Emma has eased into the lifestyle of a fun, relaxed, rich woman who only continues at her job for the benefits and finery involved. She is often seen drinking or messing around as if she takes nothing seriously at all, a complete opposite to the truth. Emma is incredibly competitive, always willing to succeed and get to the top. She has never backed down from a challenge and has no issue working through a difficult problem efficiently. She is thorough in her duties and does what needs to be done, rather than what she is asked to do. She does not enjoy being ordered about and controlled by people she deems 'unworthy' but is obedient towards those she respects. Emma is naturally a great deal of fun and lives life recklessly, seeing the world as her oyster. In her many centuries of living, she has realized that there's no point of living in fear and life will soon get boring if she holds back. She has taken countless risks and loves a good rush.

Her wealth makes it so she never has to worry about funds, meaning she can indulge in exquisitery and the finer, more tasteful lifestyle. She is often seen holding events and parties or acting as hostess for young supernaturals who need a home. Emma is no diplomat and is very straightforward and brutally honest with others. She has no interest in sensitivity and always tells things the way they are. Because of this, she comes off as extremely insensitive, brash and brazen about most things. This is because years of mistakes has taught her to prioritize the important things and, to her, emotions and feelings are not one of them.

As the years have gone on, Emma's emotions have become muted. She is known to be apathetic and indifferent in most affairs, unmoved by death and pain. She instead sees death as a gift, finding herself to be a broken cycle of the circle of life. She struggles to express feelings and is scarcely vulnerable. This is seen when she learns of Freyja's planned assassination and is somewhat unresponsive towards it after feeling slight panic until Wren managed to calm her down. Emma has to repeatedly remind herself that her first duty is to take her role as a rebellion leader and a strategist into account. Relationships and personal bonds are not allowed to get in the way and so, she is accustomed to her deadpan, straight-faced expression when dealing with politics and military tactics.

She is dutiful but lacks loyalty, flitting from group to group and person to person frequently. An exception to this is Wren, who knows and understands Emma better than anyone. Emma is unapologetic of who she is and how she does things, her objectives will forever be the focal point in her life rather than the opinions of others. She does not see herself as 'human' and favors other things in life and doesn't want children, love or a home and finds joy in her work life and friends instead. Emma is known to be charmer and can be greatly flirtatious, enjoying a good bit of fun before revealing her hand. She has a good sense of humour and can be seen teasing her friends more often than not. She is very flexible and has no issue changing plans in the midst of alarm and fear. Emma is seen as the calm anchor in many situations, almost eerily conmposed and tranquil.

Emma is very confident in her abilities, coming from many successes on her part, and might be taken as arrogant and condescending. However, Emma is no fool and does not overestimate her own strength nor does she underestimate The Council's capabilities and skill. She understands that she is only one woman and one woman cannot bring down an entire empire. She is well educated on the act of war and utilizes her own talents in order to help the uprising. Emma is truly untamed and wild at heart but has been suppressed by civilization and molded into the person she is today. She seeks the thrill of life and has known despair so real and true that the only way to outrun it was by living brightly and without fear or regret. Emma has a taste for bloodshed and will go to any lengths, surpass any limit, to make sure her enemies pay. Sadistic and merciless, Emma will not hold back in her methods and takes pleasure in their suffering.

History
Emma was born in the earlier part of the 15th Century before the unification of the Crown of Castile and the Crown of Aragon in 1469. Her step-father, Tomás, was a merchant who traded in ships and nautical commodities while her mother, Cordelia, was a well-known jeweler and spinner in town. Her parents had made good money from trading and selling but kept to a simpler lifestyle on a subsistence farm. Emma grew up alongside her younger sister, Carmen, and a barn filled with horses, sheep and cows. However, all was not as it seemed in the Rosales family. Emma was not Tomas's child and was the daughter of Agares, a powerful demon, and her mother. Her mother was tricked by the demon and believed he was her husband. Cordelia expected to be ostracized by him but Tomás was understanding and didn't love her an inch less. Emma was raised as his child and he never looked down upon her or as if she was any less than his own flesh and blood. Emma was born with black eyes due to her demonic heritage and inherited Agares's power to shapeshift, though this is only limited to human disguises. At a young age, she changed her eyes to a beautiful blue-green the same shade as her step-father's eyes. She did this because she wanted to appear more like him and blend in with the family, it was her own way of telling Agares that despite his blood in her veins, she would never acknowledge him as her father. Emma's powers started developing when she was very little, small accidents like sucking light out of a room or blasts of light burning through walls happening more often than not. However, she refused to accept her supernatural capabilities for a good 30 years of her life and lived as nothing but a human.

When her parents died of old age Emma left her hometown and, with the inheritance she gained, bought herself her first ship: The Emerald Dragon. Emma took to sailing across oceans and seas and soon become an well-established, infamous pirate with an undefeated crew. There was a huge bounty on her name but somehow, Emma was never found, as her boat seemed to disappear in the waves every time she was sought after. As Emma gained wealth and popularity, many wanted a taste of the woman who had taken the sea by storm. When she was around 37, Emma received an anonymous note asking her to smuggle an assassin in a difficult situation out of Southern France. Intrigued by this, Emma set sails to the Mediterranean and met Wren, a silver-haired vampire assassin with a bad reputation, there. The two became fast, flirtatious friends and Wren soon joined Emma's crew. As the years went by Emma and Wren continued to battle the navy and steal plentiful treasures, both becoming more and more notorious for their criminal activity. It is because of their names on hundreds of wanted posters that they met Magnus. Their future friend and Emma's eccentric mentor.

He called upon the two women, extremely interested in hearing both their stories, in a pretense that he was willing to make a trade with them. When they arrived at the meeting point, a small pub in Germany, Magnus revealed that the bargain he wanted to make was for all three to swap life stories. A wild trio, Magnus soon grew fond of Emma and Wren's company, teaching them all about the magical world that lay just beneath the surface, unseen by mortal eyes. During this time, the women became bolder in their approach to piracy and started a criminal empire where Emma had become a crime lordess, Wren right by her side. This got The Council's attention, both gaining the favour of the board. The growth of their empire continued at a steadfast rate, assassins, thieves and criminals working under their banner. They became highly feared individuals by humans but were even more desired by The Council, a seating on the benches during meetings not good enough anymore. In the end, Magnus was issued to invite the assassin and the pirate to the allegiance. Emma would be under his care and he would further develop her abilities while Wren would train with the vampires. The two warlocks quickly discovered Emma's skill in Photo-Umbra Manipulation and they swiftly got to work on honing her one-of-a-kind powers. It was soon revealed that her ability was a cause of the balance between her traits as a human and her traits as a demon, settling into one fine power where she walks on the line, rather than on either side of it. This highly-valued skill was the big booster that got her a promotion as Magnus's understudy, where she'd assist on decision-making, strategy and accompany him on any expeditions.

Magnus's encouragement was all Emma needed to fall in love with magic, she poured this energy into acquiring and reading ancient tomes, determined to learn any spell she possibly could. Emma's job had a lot to do with foreign affairs and so she was often traveling across the globe. During these times, Emma formed a coven. It is a discreet society not even The Council is aware of. Within is a small group of witches, all incredibly powerful. Emma is the leader and commands them, however she has not contacted them in decades. Dispersed across the world, Emma allows each to do as they please as long as they don't get themselves killed and are present when needed. Together, they have conquered battlefields and kings.

It is not until the late 16th that Magnus asked Emma to take over as Spellcaster Representative for him. Dutiful as ever, Emma understood that the centuries were taken it's toll on him and that working as a representative would burn out his flickering fire. This was seen fitting by The Council and they accepted the change in leadership with open arms, assured that Emma would be a great Councilor due to her status, skill and leadership. Before she was ennobled, Magnus doing the ceremony, he made her promise him that she would always do what had to be done rather than what was asked of her. He told her to stay true to herself and not let them waver her views and turn them into their play thing. These words struck true and Emma carries them with her today. After the ceremony, she was officially Councilor Rosales, soon to be by joined Wren.

During the Salem Witch Trials in Massachusetts, 1692, Emma was sent out to recover and save as many witches as possible from the Trials. When she arrived, there was a lot of panic amongst the people and Emma tried her best to sort through the chaos without being discovered. She was only able to save one family, who were convicted of witchcraft. Before the mother and her two daughters were set alight, she sent a shock of magic before grabbing them and running. Authorities and commoners chased after the group but Emma kept them at bay using minor amounts of magic. The group managed to escape, Emma sending them off to a safer place by ship. Forever grateful, the woman explained that her family had been blessed with extraordinary craftsmanship and forged weapons for a living. They locked charms onto the weapons for swiftness, accuracy and other advantages when fighting. Her daughter was seen doing and they were then accused of witchcraft. As a thank you and a goodbye, they gifted Emma a golden sword which she fought with for many decades, marking it with her sigil and initials.

At a point in time, the tension between Spellcasters and Vampires was incredibly high and many thought a Civil War would soon start. Many were restless and agitated with each other, only a few pushes away from going to neck to neck. This was because of the execution of Esmereé, a gifted warlock who helped many vampires by giving them the gift of day and sunlight. The vampires worshipped her, bringing their offerings to her at any chance and begging for the opportunity to walk in the light of day. That was she was discovered by the witches and was executed by her own coven. This enraged the vampires while the spellcasters were upset that they had meddled with the laws of supernatural and had tried to defy them through one of their own. Many spellcasters believed the vampires had tricked Esmereé into doing their bidding while vampires thought of spellcasters as cruel and evil despite their 'made of light' nature. To settle the dispute, Emma and Wren married to being back peace between the two species. This was somewhat successful as they were able to stop a war from breaking out but there was still friction and their relationships were very strained. The first time Emma realized the brutal operation of The Council and how power-hungry they were is when they sent out troops to slaughter a growing independent kingdom of supernaturals, who wanted to do things their own way. None of the members were spared and when Emma learnt that a new mother had begged for her infant's life and had been denied and killed on the spot, it was a wake up call to the cruel monster that lay beneath the tranquil waters. Opening up to this with Wren, who was equally horrified, the two began to explore more subtle marketplaces notorious for secrets, charms and information, gathering any scraps of knowledge they could. A runaway, mysterious merchant tipped them off about the 10 Gems of Liberty.

One night the two girls went to a bar joined by Magnus, getting him extremely drunk while their washed out drinks slowly dripped out due to holes they'd drilled in. They managed to coax the entire story of The Council and Lyria the Smith out of of him. Through many hiccups and slurred words, the women finally found out who and what they had associated themselves with. For just over a century both have dedicated their time and money towards the search of these miraculous gems that could potentially be what saves the supernatural world as well as mankind. Through perilous adventures and difficult journeys, they have managed to secure four gems in total. Through the endless amount of networks and connections, The Council quickly learnt of Fenriz and Freyja Khaalida, notorious criminals who were claimed to be able to do anything. Directed by Emma and Wren, a plan to fool them into a fake mission was formed. The Council believed them to be an addition to their many servants and minions but Emma and Wren had other ideas in mind. Their scheme worked and the twins fell for their trap, the two clan leaders arriving at the scene. They offered them a deal that could go two ways: work with them in an important mission to save the world or suffer at the hands of the people who knew their deepest, darkest secrets. Deciding on the first option, Fenriz and Freyja were educated on Council politics and trained by Emma and Wren separately, under the cover of working as an assassin for The Council. When they were old enough, the Khaalida twins formed a gang of criminals, going by the name of 'Storm and Silence'. It was created to divert The Council's attention from what truly lay beneath all the lies and dramatics: the start of a movement. Through the endless amount of networks and connections, The Council quickly learnt of Fenriz and Freyja Khaalida, notorious criminals who were claimed to be able to do anything. Directed by Emma and Wren, a plan to fool them into a fake mission was formed. The Council believed them to be an addition to their many servants and minions but Emma and Wren had other ideas in mind. Their scheme worked and the twins fell for their trap, the two clan leaders arriving at the scene. They offered them a deal that could go two ways: work with them in an important mission to save the world or suffer at the hands of the people who knew their deepest, darkest secrets. Deciding on the first option, Fenriz and Freyja were educated on Council politics and trained by Emma and Wren separately, under the cover of working as an assassin for The Council. When they were old enough, the Khaalida twins formed a gang of criminals, going by the name of 'Storm and Silence'. It was created to divert The Council's attention from what truly lay beneath all the lies and dramatics: the start of a movement. Emma and Wren quickly got to work on gathering trustworthy and powerful allies to assist them when the time called for it and Fenriz successfully continued to work on growing the gang's numbers, only allowing the strongest, most loyal and reliable members in. The Council is unaware of the true motives of Storm and Silence, fooled to believe it is just a childish wish to express dominance. Emma and Wren are extremely cautious on how they present themselves, playing the part of two impetuous, ignorant Clan Leaders who pose no threat to The Council and their intentions.

The Intro Arc
Emma is first introduced lounging in her old mansion, waiting for Wren to arrive. Trouble seems to follow the ancient vampire on her way but they keep them out, taking a different path out the house. They stroll over to a graveyard, Wren feeling uneasy, and go in, Emma wanting to show her something. Making their way through the mist, they come to a stop at a certain tombstone and realize that the grave was empty. Magnus appears at their side too, revealing that him and Emma had been discovering more and more of these strange sightings. She shows Wren a handful of salt they'd managed to uncover and a few strands of hair. Wren is willing to help them both as they are soon going to London to do further research on the mystery but Emma breaks it to her that they have to be careful about how they present themselves together and that it is wiser for Spellcaster business to stay between them. Wren is upset but tries to be understanding, fleeing the scene as the sun is about to rise.

The Spirits Arc
Emma and Magnus leave on their excavation and study the material they had for 8 months in an Institution in London. However, when Emma returns she is exhausted and bleak-eyed, as she and Magnus were unable to find out anything and had wasted their time for little to no success in their research. Magnus attempts to cheer her up and give her hope but all Emma wants to do is go to the bar and find Wren. They slump over to one and, unsurprisingly, find Wren. The two women have a heartfelt, playful reunion, Emma meeting Luciana and uniting with Ebony and Freyja again. Instantly feeling better, Emma orders drinks and watches as a wild fight breaks out between spirits and a small band of people. She assists only slightly by setting one alight, but is more amused than anything. At some point she meets Daiki Anzai, recognizing him instantly. Emma was assigned his case by The Council and told to look out for any trouble he may make and to report it, if necessary.

The Japan Arc
The next time Emma is seen is on a trip to Japan with Wren, Freyja and Ebony. They were assigned a mission to destroy the remaining spirits and Emma wanted to keep in close quarters to Daiki. The plane ride there is an enjoyable one, Emma expressing the edge they were nearing when it came to their act of insolence towards The Council. When they arrive, they spend a few moments together before splitting up, Ebony being rushed over to Russia to keep tabs on a feral pack of vampires and Freyja taking over for Emma and Wren by uncovering knowledge about the spirits in the Anzai Estate. Emma and Wren are left to continue their search for the gems, meeting Luciana Cruorem, who had the gem tied around her neck as a necklace. Emma flirted and kissed her, gaining her trust and an opening. When the opportunity arose, she struck the heart of the vampire's clan and killed Luciana, taking the gem with her. Emma and Wren spent the next few hours clearing out club and killed every one of Luciana's subordinates. They then contacted Magnus to assist with portalling the bodies back to The Council. The two ladies and Magnus share a drink, talking about immortality and catching up on the time they've missed together. Magnus reveals that The Council is very pleased with their recent doings and that they've gotten back in their good books again. He also shares that Freyja was to be assassinated by their strongest criminal as they thought she was incompetent now. Keeping her face neutral, Emma asks what happened to Fenriz, her brother, and Magnus explains that his gang had recently collapsed and been slaughtered. Emma and Wren leave, a mission on werewolves coming to attention, and wave their goodbyes to Magnus. Emma feels a bit unnerved but Wren calms her down, making sure that they focused on everything they had to do now and deal with the information on the Khaalida twins later. As a way for both of them to let loose, they race across the city to their location, an abandoned warehouse. Wren wins through cheating but Emma lets her have, allowing her to have the dramatic entrance in the mission. The women storm in, Wren going through the front window while Emma sneaks in from behind, taking a young werewolf boy hostage. She introduces herself and mocks the furry creatures, alerting them that they were after the Alpha. A huge fight breaks out, two against three dozen werewolves. Wren covers Emma while she searches for the Alpha, determined to learn some secrets and information from him. In the end, Emma manages to ground out the truth and he reveals that Caspian, the Werewolf Representative of The Council, was going after Ebony in Russia. Emma sets the warehouse on fire to finish things off and she and Wren escape.

Abilities
Emma draws her powers from Darkness and Light, both being her main power source. She is also talented in general magic and is an experienced witch. As a Councilor, Emma is required to complete a long, harsh training and hone her body and skills.

• Speed, Agility and Strength: Training consistently with a vampire, Emma's fierce competitiveness urged her to catch up to Wren's natural expertise. Through hard working and extensive training, Emma has grown incredibly strong. She is quick and light on her feet, a notable example being the race she had with Wren in Japan. She exceeds the limits of the human body and can easily climb, run and and swim. Her upper body has been honed to perfection and her legs are strong and powerful, ideal for long distances and quick escapes.

• Senses and Reflexes: Emma has a keen sense of smell and taste. She can pick apart flavours and is able to identify the characteristic scents of poisons. Much like a predator, Emma can block out all background noises and distractions, focusing on one thing - her prey. It is incredibly hard to sneak up with her as she catches most sounds and chatter. She also has extraordinary reflexes and can swiftly deflect and dodge any incoming attacks, surprise or expected.

• Strategy and Tact: Emma is a natural strategist and enjoys forming plans and schemes from the shadows. An aspect she focuses her time on is socializing. She has great people skills and never fails to smooth-talk those she wants something from. She is very tactful and is excellent at persuasion and argaining. Her sweetly sick smile and many masks have never failed her.

• Photo-Umbra Manipulation: Emma has a unique power combining two bases of magic. Drawing power from both light and darkness, the Councilor is able to combine and blend them into a singular power. The energy rupturing from this is incredibly dangerous and her blasts of energy can do critical damage. She has mastered her abilities and can bend her magic into any form at will, whether it be small balls of power or waves of it.

• White Arts: Because of her distinctive capabilities, Emma can also distinguish between the two energy sources and separate them. She can focus her mind on just extracting power from the light and block out the darkness. However, this is risky as it drains her energy faster and the attacks would be weaker than that of the combined power.

• Dark Arts: Like Light Magic, Emma can separate the two powers and focus her efforts on drawing power from the darkness instead, sealing away the light. However, this is risky as it drains her energy faster and the attacks would be weaker than that of the combined power.

• Shape Changing: Due to her demonic heritage, Emma gained the ability to Change from her father. She is able to open into a person's mind and blend with their soul, transforming into that person physically and mentally. It is easier for her to shift when she has a physical impression of a person through an object or memory but it is not necessary. In addition to their appearance, Emma also links with the person's mannerisms, abilities and memories and is able to act, think and speak like them. She can also change separate features of herself and create her own 'dolls'. Emma has taken advantage of this to gain allies but also to change any features of herself she does not favour. She cannot even remember what she once looked like.

• Combat and Weaponry: Each member of The Council is expected to complete a thorough and brutal training that can last decades to turn them into weapons themselves. Though she prefers using her magic, Emma is an exceptional and experienced fighter, she has been on the frontlines of many battles and has always returned successful. She enjoys sparring with Fenriz from time to time, giving him pointers on his form and teaching him any tricks she knows. Emma has an unpredictable fighting technique and enemies are never able to tell when, how and where she will strike. She is also educated on all weapons, ranging from modern day firearms to centuries old staffs and swords.

• Magic-Wielding: As a witch, Emma's love for reading has her poring over ancient tomes and spellbooks for hours on end. Through practice and experience, she has mastered many spells and rituals, her knowledge on magic limitless.

Ebony Trenton-Amaral
During the times of the Roaring 20's, Emma and Wren encountered Ebony in a retro speakeasy in Harlem, New York. Emma took an immediate liking to Ebony's lively ways and youthful spirit. The group partied the entire night, Ebony proving to be a blast. When morning came, Emma was driving the tipsy woman back home. Emma received her contact information and would often see her at fancy clubs with jazz-filled music. She grew fond of her, finding her to be a refreshing turn to the century after the First World War. One night, Emma invited her to a club known for excitement and the supernatural. She introduced Ebony to her then friend, Antonio. He looked at Ebony with an inexplicable hunger in his eyes and after a good night of partying, drinks and jazz, he managed to get her out into an alleyway. While Emma was on a frenzied search for her, Antonio had a taste of the bright-eyed girl. When Emma had at last found her, she was near death and already turned. Emma contacted Wren immediately to help her get through the Turning. Even though it was successful and Ebony held nothing against, Emma will never forget the guilt of allowing Antonio to play with her when she knew the risks and how ruthless he was. She allowed Ebony the pleasure to kill him and supported her by offering her home as a place to stay when she was shunned by her family. Ebony has never moved out of Emma's place despite all the money she's made and been offered. Though they were not always together, Emma enjoyed her company and developed a stronger connection with her as the years went by. Ebony's easy presence has always been that switch between Emma's professional and personal life. She, alone, managed to bring back a more joyous side to Emma, even she was unaware still existed. Ebony is always able to make Emma laugh. They have a lot of great memories together and pictures where Emma is smiling the brightest, are the ones she's taken with Ebony.

Fenriz Khaalida
Emma met Fenriz nearly a decade ago when she and Wren fooled the Khaalida twins into a fake mission. Given the circumstances, it was tense at first as the two Council Leaders warned that The Council was highly aware of who and what they were and would publicise their story at any moment it suited them. However, they also suggested a solution to this issue and bargained with the young siblings: both Emma and Wren's protection from the system in return for their skills, which they would further develop in order to assist Emma and Wren in their scheming. Both Freyja and Fenriz agreed and were soon trained and educated on Council politics, Emma taking on Fenriz as her apprentice while Wren took on Freyja. It was hard for her to get through to him at first since Fenriz was difficult as a teenager, and often recoiled from authority and her wish to guide him and Freyja, not trusting her motives. It took a while but Emma was gentle with the broken boy she'd soon shape into a warrior and found someone strong and courageous beneath the shattered fragments of the surface. Fenriz had all of Emma's devoted attention and she would occasionally make time for them to talk things through so he could recover emotionally and mentally from the blows that had been handed to him in life. Time and patience grew into familial bonding and respect, and Emma became an ever-present and steadfast figure in Fenriz's life. She is extremely protective over him and loves him like her own son, believing he was once too fragile and would crack under pressure easily before he grew into a strong and righteous leader, alongside her and Wren. When Emma learns about the massacre of his gang, she is deeply saddened as she understands that this will likely hurt him incredibly much and he'd have to dig deep to find the will to carry on. She sees him as her equal and does not underestimate his leadership, knowing that while also being a strong political leader he is also a fine warrior. Emma adores spending time with him and often dotes him, gifting him designer clothing almost every time they meet. To this day, Fenriz is unsure as to where she got information on his measurements, a secret Emma will take to the grave. She more often than not, designs clothes for him herself, knowing his taste and that most stores didn't have articles in his size. In his younger years, Emma also taught him to take care of his physical appearance as the twins had recently come off the dirtier side of the streets, introducing him to and developing his liking for fashion. Emma makes sure to communicate with him often, informing him on any news or insight on The Council and always make sure to assure him that Freyja is fine. They frequently have gossip and catch up sessions but the last time they've seen each other is before she, Freyja, Wren and Ebony left to Japan.

Freyja Khaalida
Emma met Freyja nearly a decade ago when she and Wren fooled the Khaalida twins into a fake mission. Given the circumstances, it was tense at first as the two Council Leaders warned that The Council was highly aware of who and what they were and would publicise their story at any moment it suited them. However, they also suggested a solution to this issue and bargained with the young siblings: both Emma and Wren's protection from the system in return for their skills, which they would further develop in order to assist Emma and Wren in their scheming. Both Freyja and Fenriz agreed and were soon trained and educated on Council politics, Emma taking on Fenriz as her apprentice while Wren took on Freyja. Despite the fact that Emma's attention was mainly focused on Fenriz, she still made time to assist Freyja in any way necessary. Emma has never shied away from telling anyone what they think of her and Freyja is no exception. She does not hold back on any criticism or praise she has to offer her and is extremely honest with Freyja, telling her things she may not even want to hear. She thinks that the girl depends on fear too much and needs to separate reality from speculation when it comes to her dismay and uneasiness of The Council. She is less gentle with her than she is with Fenriz as she understands him better. They rarely have deep and emotional talks and lean more towards a fun and playful relationship. Both enjoy messing with each other by getting under each other's skin though this is all in good nature. Emma acts less like a guardian for Freyja and trusts her to do what is expected of her, finding her capable enough to not have constant reassurance and pampering be a part of their relationship's list of requirements. She will always be there for Freyja and is proud of how far she's come in spite of all the bumps and mishaps along the way. They have become a small family and Emma would stop at nothing to make sure they are all safe at the end of the day. Emma often does things she knows Freyja will not like but does so anyways, in favour of the future and what will one day become the present.

Magnus
Eccentric and curious as he is, Magnus was extremely intrigued by Emma and Wren's marvelous feats and victories. He obtained their names and sent them an anonymous note, asking them to come see him at a local bar in England. Emma was suspicious at first, aware of the huge bounty on her name, but was as equally inquisitive and decided to take a shot on it. The pair met up with him and they instantly clicked, Emma surprised and pleased by his laidback sense of humour and confidence. The newly formed trio spent the night chatting away, swapping life stories and plans. Magnus acted as a guardian for them and somehow always knew which routes they'd be taking and who exactly they were going after. He always appeared at the most convenient times (it later being revealed that he worked with portal magic) and was often the one to help the girls out of sticky situations and clean up their messes. He educated both of them on the supernatural world; it's beauty, danger and limits. Emma was particularly interested in these lessons and slowly started to accept her own magical side, eventually requesting assistance from Magnus so she could learn control. Through him, her vast love for magic was awakened, training with him being the part of the day she looked forward to most. Magnus also helped her discover her unique talents in dark and light magic as well as the combining of the two, which made her magic even stronger. He was highly impressed by this and had never come across a power like that in all his centuries of living. He reported this special detail to The Council, capturing their attention on Emma too. It is because of this that she became more and more popular with them, the current members astonished and in awe of her dedication and potential. Emma always made time to speak to Magnus and relies on him heavily, as much as he does her. They are great friends to this day and have many memories together. Magnus has always been a mentor-like figure in Emma's eyes and she greatly respects him for all he has done for her and taught her. Though their conversations now are far more casual, she has always found him admirable and strong. During the hardships of the 18th Century, Emma began to notice how much of a toll working as the Spellcaster Representative was taking on Magnus and was seen helping him more frequently, becoming his primary subordinate. Magnus understood that if he continued doing what he was, he'd lose himself and essentially lose the flare and fire that made him who he was. He asked Emma if she would take over for him, trusting her leadership and ability, and she agreed, knowing it had to be done. He held the coronation and ennobled her, giving up his position and influence on The Council completely. During the ceremony, Magnus made Emma swear that she would not do what they asked of her and rather what had to be done, putting his trust in her instinct and logic. Emma carries these words with her everyday, them being the words having the greatest impact on her. She still goes to Magnus when she needs advice on what to do next as well as more heartfelt visits for when she needs a good friend to understand her struggles. Magnus has always been a reliable shoulder for her to lean on and is one of her greatest allies.

Wren Cruorem
Emma and Wren met centuries ago on the border of Southern France when Emma smuggled the notorious assassin out of a difficult situation. She was immediately attracted to the mysterious and clearly dangerous woman, wanting to discover who she was behind the devious reputation. She appeared to show very coy and flirty behaviour towards Wren, loving a good tease. While transporting Wren to her newest hideout location Emma found she had taken a great liking to the woman and had surprisingly become quite attached to her company. Emma made a quick turn around in their route and plans, instead asking Wren if she'd rather join their crew and work alongside Emma in her journeys and adventures. Wren accepted the invite, sealing the deal with their flirtatious friendship. The pair grew close quickly and were head over heels for each other for a long period of time, thoroughly enjoying the thrill of these newfound feelings. Many would claim Emma a fool for falling for Wren so easily but neither were truly safe from the other's seductive nature and fatal charms. They were seen everywhere together and even accompanied each other to missions, parties and other miscellaneous events. Both popular for the wrong reasons, Emma and Wren's relationship attracted the attention of many and they swiftly became one of the most well-known, most feared and most gruesome duo throughout all the lands and seas. Many outlaws were drawn to them like a moth to a flame, which in the end was a great assistance for the sudden ignition in their empire's popularity. As the centuries went on, their romantic flare slowly flickered out and they instead developed a sturdy and friendly relationship, with a few flirtatious jokes and comments here and there. It suited both of them in the end as they got to see a completely opposite side of each other and learned that they preferred this type of relationship to the other. Partners and greatest of friends, they never left each other's side in spirit, though sometimes there was great distance between them for many years. In those moments, Emma missed her friend deeply and wished only for them to reunite once more. Emma has never tired of Wren and will forever enjoy their experiences and late night bar extravaganza's. Her love for Wren is endless and though their relationship is not based on affection, Emma would do absolutely anything for Wren without hesitation. She cares deeply for the woman and Wren has earned her eternal loyalty and trust. Their communication is beyond most's understanding as both know the other's needs without speech. They can tell what the other is thinking or what they want with just a single glance or gesture. Wren understands Emma better than anyone and has never shown any judgement towards her for being who she is and Emma offers the exact same type of kindness to Wren: a reciprocal bonding with respect, trust and compassion as their core values and the basis of their relationship. They fight together as warriors on the battlefield, partners in the political world and friends in the real world. Wren is the other half of Emma's soul, her safe place and most profound companion.

Trivia

 * Emma has many properties to her name but mainly resides in a penthouse in New York.


 * Emma loves reading, both novels and literature. She has a library filled with hundreds of old books and loves curling up on her sofa at the end of the day with a glass of wine and a classic of hers.


 * She has funded the entire development of Storm and Silence's headquarters, purchasing only the finest furniture and most recent technology.


 * Emma owns a fine-crafted whip with multiple sharp, silver blades emerging from the center. Roses are carved down the spine of it, sprawling out to the ends. The appearance of the sword is much like a scorpions tail.


 * She has a great love and fascination for cats, often agreeing to be Magnus's cat-sitter for when he is out on expeditions.


 * Her favourite colour is sky blue.


 * Emma is an excellent seamstress and designs Fenriz's clothing for him since it's difficult for him to get clothes in his size.


 * The inspiration for Emma's character is Asterin Blackbeak from the series Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas as well as Magnus Bane from The Shadowhunter Chronicles by Cassandra Clare. This is also the name of her mentor.


 * Emma's sleeping positions are extremely strange, her hair is always untidy in the morning and most sheets are on the floor. She has a tendency to float when dreaming, hovering over the bed bizarrely. Usually someone has to tug her down in order for her not to hit the ceiling.


 * She greatly enjoys expeditions in India, finding it to be one of her favorite locations to do business in. However, she loves the never-ending buzz of New York City and won't be leaving for a very long time.


 * Emma's old ship was named "The Emerald Dragon". She still has the figurehead, a beautiful dragon with sea-green eyes that winded around the entire beak of the ship, displayed in her home.


 * Emma is known to be a local at many bars and is always there to be entertainment and to be entertained. She doesn't enjoy how cheap the alcohol frequently is but after a few glasses, that doesn't matter anymore.


 * Emma has a lot of artifacts from the past stored in her home. There is an entire room within that is dedicated to artwork of the centuries.


 * She has met many famous - and infamous - people in history. One of her absolute closest friends was Marie Antoinette, a fashion icon and a woman with taste, just like Emma.


 * Emma once had a familiar, a falcon named George. After decades of the two sticking together, Emma realized he had fallen in love with another bird and let him go free. After that, she has never found a second unfamiliar, feeling that none of them will be as great as George was.


 * Emma has a dominant American accent, a mix of random accents lying beneath the surface voice, with a slight drawl when she teases or flirts. It's slightly deeper and rich in tone, pleasing to listen to when she's just chatting but intimidating when giving orders.


 * Emma lived on a subsistence farm when she was a child. Inside the barn dwelled a cranky horse that took to stomping at her, nickering and even biting when she neared. To this day, Emma hates the creatures, thinking of them as the spawns of the devil.


 * Along with Wren, Emma was the one to introduce Freyja and Fenriz to alcohol. She was also the one to hold back their hair when they were hurling their guts up in the bathroom a few hours later.


 * Emma's main form of transportation is through portal magic. Magnus is very experienced in this and she usually calls him to help her out when she needs some swift transport between places.


 * Emma loves bands like The Beatles, Queen and Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Her favorite modern artist is Nicki Minaj.


 * Emma is a terrible ballroom dancer.