Writing Wednesday: Drowned Character Bio - Rina

Rina concept art watercolor.

Rina: Independent and feisty, with a thirst for knowledge. Her life was forever changed when her parents were killed by humans. Since then, she’s been searching for the answers to their mysterious deaths. 

Rina’s grandfather became her guardian after her parents’ death, and his tight grip stifled her. She has an innate ability to manipulate and control magic, but in her society, only the mermen are allowed to practice spells. Oh, but Rina doesn’t like hearing the word no. She slithers into her grandfather’s study to try and teach herself magic.

Rina’s confused about life. Her grandfather just wants her to live simply, and most importantly, away from the surface. Rina watches as her neighbor, the dreamy Merrick, is living his dream as the lead singer of a local band. He gets the opportunity to leave and see the ocean, while Rina is stuck. She’s not sure who she wants to be, but she knows it isn’t what and where she is now. Maybe the surface has the answers she’s looking for…