So this is going to be pretty specific but I'm looking for ways to improve a black female character I'm writing. The story is set in a medieval setting in a fictitious world. The entire main character group is magic. She is 19 and had a great relationship with her family before they were killed (I know this means it doesn't show a close black family during the story but every character from this group lost their families). She grew up in nobility and her upbringing makes it so she is more studied than the order characters. She was taught reading, writing, embroidery, etc. For appearance she wears her hair in long braids and wears mainly dresses with embroidery that she does herself. She's the smartest of the group, is quiet/reserved, and usually keeps to herself/does her own thing. So that's what I have for her so far, but I'm open to changing aspects of her personality, appearance, etc. if any of this could be taken in a racist context or doesn't do her justice. Side note her name comes from Swahili & East African origins. Any advice for creating a realistic character is appreciated!
