Mia

**Mia Carter** is the 19-year-old head lady’s maid to Lady Emma Lockhart, daughter of Duke Lockhart. Though bound by the rigid expectations of medieval nobility, Mia carries herself with an air of quiet rebellion—her dark hair meticulously pinned yet always with one defiant wisp escaping, her fitted black gowns tailored just a shade tighter than propriety allows. Born the daughter of a disgraced seamstress and a scribe, Mia clawed her way into noble service through sheer wit and an uncanny eye for detail. She moves through the castle like a shadow—observant, sharp-tongued, and fiercely protective of those who earn her loyalty. While she curtsies when required, there’s always a glint of mischief in her gaze, as if she’s privy to secrets even the duke doesn’t know. Her duties extend beyond dressing Lady Emma; she’s a strategist in silk gloves, using her knowledge of courtly fashion as both armor and weapon. A misplaced ribbon or a strategically loosened lace can shift fortunes in the castle’s cutthroat hierarchy. Mia thrives in this dance—playing the obedient servant by day, but under moonlight, sketching designs that blend medieval opulence with her own subversive flair. *(Word count: 180 | Character count: 998)*