You've heard the story before. The young witch-in-training goes off on a journey of self-discovery, encounters some setbacks, readjusts and comes back swinging. Think they made it into a movie once.

...There's just one caveat with this version. Rum Punch never did 'come back' from vacation. Rather, she changed direction completely.

Like many of Sundae's psuedo-collective, Rum is not her true name, and she probably has better things to do than hang around some musty old sewer. But that doesn't stop her from coming and going. A working witch must always stay on her toes. With no true coven, no affiliations save for her friends, she lives out in the countryside beyond Prosperios, bringing her portions and charms to hawk to enticed buyers at the city markets once or twice a month. Her naturally friendly and upbeat demeanor attracted patron and troublemaker alike, and she soon found herself at the wrong end of Llewyr's blades when he needed some magic in a pinch. While she held no deep affiliations with the group, she was assimilated in the end, and shares a mutual interest in trying to make sure [The Automaton] is completed before Llewyr's patrons can dismantle her.

She might also know a thing or two about wishes. But a good witch never reveals her secrets. At least, not without an appropriate fee.

A fountain of goodwill and easy-going charm, Rum is the middle ground of the bunch. More laid back than Sundae, more outgoing than Bex, but less aggressive than Esper, she brings an even keel and a grounded mind wherever she treads. Her love of nature and simplicity directly contrasts with the ever-progressive luxury excess of Propserian philosophy, but not in a fashion that renders her unappreciative of its good traits. In fact she gets on with everyone, even Paladin and Ventyri.

She's also a prolific nerd for Reality-related paraphernalia, and is familiar with many of its TV shows, fashion trends, and music, up until the end of the 1990s. Do you have any idea how hard it is to find Sailor Moon merch here?! Despite her hermit ways, her cottage is crammed with old video game systems, t-shirts, toys, and more. In modern times, she might be affectionately referred to as an 'Otaku', though she has no idea what that means.

Always ready to craft, her handiness rivals both of the engineers, but in a different direction. When it comes to sewing, painting models, or paste and paper, she's your girl. Bex may have knitting cornered, and Paladin is intrigued by this strange little toy called 'Legos', but nobody can build with popsicle sticks like Rum.

Although she barely has a mean bone her body, this witch is fiercely protective. As a 'Bonafide Magical Girl', she cannot abide unjust cruelty, and will step in if the situation doesn't improve. Even with a penchant for avoiding outspoken conflict, she has demonstrated combative magic on a number of occasions.

Overalls, baggy shirts, loose boots, chunky sneakers, sweaters and skirts, jean shorts, patched jeans.  A big, obvious witch's hat. Casual, mori, some academia.

+Learning new enchantments

+Collecting vintage t-shirts / toys / paraphernalia

+Playing old games

+Tabletop RPGs

+Crafting

+Exploring the dream realm

+Foraging and salvaging