Talk:Chasing Shadows/@comment-208.54.44.154-20121130221502/@comment-216.231.159.16-20160119230815

Madeleine is a woman raised by nuns that rejected that life in favor of one more worldly. She knows what people react to, and isn't afraid of manipulating others to get what she wants. She braves the wilderness on her own, borrowing only a paltry 1000gp for the trip from the encampment to Gran Soren. Considering that is only enough for two nights at the inn, IF she doesn't buy food... girl has cajones.

She gathers rare items to sell and make money, and even sets up her own shop doing this. I respect Madeline for not being afraid to take advantage of every weapon at her disposal to ensure her success and well being. She's a heck of a lot better at life in general than some noble brat who's main cause for angst is being shuffled around like dry goods. Sure, she isn't as devoted to you as Quina, who's entire life has been dedicated to healing and helping you, or Selene, who has you to thank for realizing her own value as an independant life as well as a deep understanding of what life is like for you now as an Arisen... but for a woman who's had to start with nothing, and doesn't let fear or arrogance keep her from asking help from the kindness of strangers, she's alright. She's a bit more realistic than the fricken Moe stand ins you get with every other main love interest.