Physical Description: Maya is a striking young witch with long, silky black hair that cascades down her back, often garnished with a blue bow. Her dark, monolid-shaped eyes are both expressive and observant, often bouncing around with curiosity, while the bridge of her nose is dotted with light freckles. She stands at an average height with a slender build.

Mental Description: Maya is a curious and introspective young witch, always eager to learn and explore new ideas -- as long as her social battery is compatible with the situation. Despite this, she thrives in social settings and doesn't necessarily have an issue with making friends. As far as her studies are concerned, Maya prefers to follow her own academic whims, diving deep into subjects that capture her interest while neglecting those that don't.

Biography: Born into a loving family, Maya grew up in a standard middle-class household in Bristol, a picturesque city in southwest England. Her mother, of Chinese descent, was a talented Charms professor in a specialized school with a deep appreciation for conjuration and transfiguration in general; that is, until she settled down with Peter, her Muggle husband, who was quite the handyman as an engineer. The couple has been blessed with Maya and her younger brother, Leo, with whom she shares a strong sibling bond and common interests with a hint of occasional mischief.

The Cho (or Zhao) family owns a small historic townhouse on the outskirts of Bristol with a small yet charming garden. As with anyone else in her family, Maya leans into her maternal heritage as she celebrates a mix of British and Chinese festivals; something her mother often enhances with a magical touch.

Maya is bilingual (though her Cantonese could always use some work!) and a half-blood. As such, she often finds herself trapped in the middle of these two vastly contrasting worlds. Despite any presumptions that come with magic-wielders, Maya's father is often praised in the family's immediate circle for being open-minded, and has been supportive of his daughter's unique abilities.

First Instance of Magic: Maya's sleek hair has always had a habit of growing at a rapid rate following a drastic haircut. This was entirely unexplainable at her school. For one of her KS1 primary school photos, Maya had gotten herself a haircut that she was quite fond of; shorter than usual, draped down to shoulder-length and decorated with a classic blue bow. However, this didn't last longer than two nights, as it almost immediately grew back to its natural extent. Since then she has not been able to replicate this strange occurrence whether knowingly or otherwise.