Most Would Say Maya Riaz Lived in a Bubble, But She Seeks to Expand Her Knowledge of the World Little By Little Every Day.

Maya Was Born Near the Heights of Society

Her parents, a popular news host and a doctor, raised her in the floating kingdom of Atlas. She lived a life of luxury; dwelling in a sizable mansion, purchasing the latest fashion, dabbling in many hobbies and pastimes, and having a Faunus servant, catering to her every need.

She was far from the average rich girl, however. She wasn’t very interested in gossip or politics, nor was she opposed to exploring the great outdoors. In fact, she wanted nothing more than to leave Atlas and study the many different kinds of Grimm present in Remnant.

Even as a child, Grimm fascinated Maya. Where did they come from? Do they need to eat? How do they sense negative emotion? Why are many of their forms so similar to animals? These questions floated around her head, as she read the few books on Grimm biology, alongside ordering all sorts of replicas and models for study.

She figured she would need field experience if she wanted to complete her knowledge on Grimm, so she trained to become a huntress. Not wanting to be bogged down by government in her pursuits, she chose to attend Beacon Academy, instead of Atlas Academy, when she turned seventeen.

Maya Possesses A Naturally Curious and Creative Mind

Maya’s wealth formed her into a scholar, rather than a socialite. The most sophisticated feature of her personality being her taste in music, favoring orchestral pieces and live performances over radio tunes.

Maya maintains an enthusiastic disposition, especially when it comes to hunting. Her favorite subject is Grimm, and she’ll go on and on about various facts about the beasts if prompted, although few have as much academic interest in the topic as she does.

She maintains a passing interest in fashion, usually willing to go along with Yolanda and Kari on their many shopping sprees.

Maya, the Natural Born Trapper

Though Maya, like all hunters, ultimately seeks the ability to kill Grimm, her powers enable her to more easily capture and examine Grimm than others.

Her semblance allows her to form bubbles from her mouth. These bubbles are reinforced with aura, and are difficult to burst; especially from the inside. Maya herself can burst her bubbles at will. She can adjust the weight, strength, and size of a bubble when she forms it.

Her instrument allows her to manipulate her bubbles from afar. Bubbles formed through her recorder can be modified and popped if she plays certain notes. She can load dust into her recorder as well, giving the bubbles elemental properties.

Beyond the formation of bubbles, she can use her instrument as a direct weapon. Either as a bludgeoning tool, or through soundwaves.

Knowledgeable, Yet Ignorant

Maya grew up in comfort, surrounded by the wealthy. Her personal experiences with the poor are next to none, and the only Faunus she knew was her servant, whom she treated fairly, at least.

This lack of perspective often leads to unintentional mistreatment. Whether it be insensitive comments towards her Faunus friends like Rumo, or cluelessness on the class struggles of peers like Pahi.

She hopes her adventures as a huntress serving the commonfolk leads her to broader understanding.