Maya Richards

Maya is one of my favorite Keepers to write. Her dynamics with Mirai and Nikolai are very wholesome, her sibling-like relationship with fellow only child Hawthorne is great, and drama with Valentina is always fun. Her love of Taylor Swift is fully pulled from my own heart, though her favorite albums are different from mine, and her love of gardening is great. I love Maya so much. She was initially created to help round out the team, but became Mirai's best friend almost immediately.

## Appearance

### Simple Appearance

Maya has curly golden hair. Her eyes are bright green and she always wears a locket she got from her mum when she was a kid.

### Detailed Appearance

Maya Richards is a young woman with a friendly, innocent appearance. Her hair is shoulder-length, curly, and golden blonde. She takes great care to maintain it, giving it a healthy and shiny look. Her eyes are a soft and playful green. She has a rounded face shape that gives her an approachable look. Maya has a tendency to get freckles in the summer. Her skin is fair and she sunburns easily, something that she always has to watch out for while working in her garden. She stands at 5’3” and looks younger than she is. She almost always wears a gold locket with a four leaf clover on it and pictures of her parents inside. It was a gift from her mother on her ninth birthday and has become an important connection to her roots for Maya.

Maya Richards is a young woman whose appearance exudes an aura of friendliness and innocence. With her golden blonde, shoulder-length, and curly hair, she effortlessly catches the eye of those who meet her. Maya takes immense pride in her hair, diligently caring for it to ensure it maintains its healthy and shiny appearance. Her locks cascade down in bouncy waves, catching the sunlight and giving her an almost ethereal glow.

Her eyes, a soft and playful shade of green, are windows to her cheerful and welcoming personality. They twinkle with a mischievous spark that hints at her love for life's little joys. Maya's face is graced with a rounded shape, making her appear approachable and endearing. Her complexion is fair, with a propensity to freckle in the summer sun, a charming trait that adds to her youthful charm. Yet, Maya knows the importance of sun protection, especially when tending to her beloved garden.

Standing at a modest height of 5'3", Maya often looks younger than her actual age, which only adds to her enchanting presence. Her attire reflects her down-to-earth nature, favoring comfortable and practical clothing, often adorned with floral patterns or earthy colors that resonate with her love for gardening.

One of Maya's most cherished possessions is a gold locket she wears almost constantly. This locket, gifted to her by her mother on her ninth birthday, holds an enduring significance in her life. It bears a delicate four-leaf clover design on the front and contains precious pictures of her parents inside. This locket serves as a tangible connection to her roots, a comforting reminder of her family's love and support. It's a symbol of her unwavering bond with her parents, who have played a pivotal role in shaping her warm and nurturing personality.

Maya Richards is not just a charming young woman with a captivating appearance, but also a dedicated gardener and a loving daughter whose heart is deeply intertwined with her family's history and traditions. Her friendly disposition and genuine kindness make her a beacon of positivity in the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.

### Breakdown

* Eye Color - Green
* Hair Color - Blonde
* Hair Length - Shoulder Length
* Hair Texture - Curly
* Skin Tone - Fair
* Height - 5'3
* Weight - 117 lbs
* Voice Claim -

#### Design Notes

* Frequently has a flower behind her ear, either from her garden or Hawthorne
* Her main colors are baby blue, yellow, and mint green

## Personality

### Traits

##### Positive (+)

* Kind
* Loyal
* Compassionate
* Optimistic
* Thoughtful

##### Neutral (=)

* Selfless
* Guileless
* Thrifty

### Detailed Personality

Maya is very compassionate and empathetic. She goes out of her way to look out for her friends and the other people around her. She is also very optimistic. The glass is always half full with Maya and she lives up to her heroic moniker with her hopeful attitude. She always tries to see the best in people and makes the best of a bad deal when she can. Maya is very loyal as well. She values her team and sees them as a form of found family, since she grew up without siblings of her own. She fights hard to earn their trust and wants nothing more to be loved the way she loves them. She is genuinely kind and sweet and will often put others before herself.

## Background

### Childhood

Maya was born in mid-March to a young British couple named Oliver and Peyton Richards. She was born in Liverpool, England, and was the only child of the Richards.

Maya's childhood was a happy one. She was fairly young when her telepathic powers were discovered, somewhere around a year or two old. Her telekinesis didn't develop until later, but her telepathy served her well. She was painted to be a gifted child, but while she was indeed bright, she more often simply got the answers from her teacher or classmates' minds. Her parents figured out pretty quickly what was going on, but given how preposterous that sounds, they didn't tell any of the authorities.

## Other

### Trivia

* Maya runs a very popular Instagram page. She oscillates wildly between beautiful aesthetics and meme-worthy pictures of her friends. Her username is dragonflii
* Maya has a keen eye for detail and loves to point out small things in the cinematography of movies.
* Maya owns a pair of earrings that she bought from Elsa's online store.
* Maya is very close to her parents and believes that it is important to stay in touch with your family at all costs.
* Her favorite Taylor Swift album is Speak Now, though she also really likes RED. She loves Taylor Swift and desperately wants to go to a concert
* Maya's hobbies include photography, gardening, and sewing
* Her favorite flowers are sunflowers and baby's breath
* Her ringtone for Mirai is Free Fallin' by Tom Petty, a reference to the same incident that earned Mirai the codename Freefall.
* She loves Jane Austen books. She is most fond of *Emma*, but she has a special place in her heart for *Pride & Prejudice* (specifically the 2005 movie)
* In a Percy Jackson AU, Maya would be a child of either Demeter or Apollo

### Links

#### Playlist

* Better In Stereo - Dove Cameron
* Count on Me - Bruno Mars
* Somebody to You - The Vamps
* Long Live - Taylor Swift
* Two Voices, One Song - Barbie and the Diamond Castle
* Follow You Down - Gin Blossoms
* All I Know So Far - P!nk
* Sparks Fly - Taylor Swift