Margaret Mercer

Margaret Mercer is a graceful woman in her late forties with chestnut hair streaked with silver, usually braided and tucked beneath a simple linen scarf while she works. Though years of hardship have stolen the softness from her hands, they remain gentle and comforting. Her bright green eyes still carry warmth and optimism, though they often linger on Rowan with quiet concern.
Margaret possesses an endless well of compassion. During Rowan's illness she rarely left his bedside, nursing him through countless sleepless nights and refusing to give up hope even when healers did. She willingly parted with family heirlooms, cherished keepsakes, and every luxury she owned without hesitation if it meant one more chance to save her son. Even now, she fusses over Rowan's meals, reminds him to rest, and worries whenever he ventures farther than she can see. Despite her gentle nature, Margaret has an inner strength that carried the family through their darkest years, and while she dreams of seeing Rowan live a full life, the thought of him becoming an adventurer fills her with quiet dread.