I really want to do some character building for Camilla (because I love her and am sad about the relative lack of content for her). If you had to name her defining character traits, what would you say they are? Or any unique quirks?
Her full character will be revealed in version 2.0, but she already shows some character traits in my opinion:
Spoiled. In a interview with FlashShifter, when showing the Castle Village concept and mentioning Camilla's tower, he said that "naturally, her tower is in the best part of town". Camilla always gets what she wants, whether someone serves it to her on a silver platter or she takes it herself. The best fabric for her dresses imbued with magic, the best artifacts that are still accessories for her. This woman knows how to live luxuriously.
Powerful and determined. Even with great magical talent, it takes willpower and character building to be as successful as Camilla has been. I don't know for sure if she is the official (or unofficial) ruler of Castle Village, but the fact that she is the only one who has the power to decide who enters through her barrier speaks to the immense power and authority she has achieved through hard work.
Childish/frivolous. We'll definitely be shown more serious character traits of Camilla in the future, but she's controversial in most of the available cutscenes. When Magnus first mentioned Camilla as the sorceress with the strongest and biggest barrier, I envisioned a rather serious and reserved woman in her emotions. In events, on the other hand, she seems more like a young bitch witch who doesn't care much about what she says or does. This woman changed the ecosystem by adding a new species of fish to the Stardew Valley.... for fun. Etiquette rules? What is that - we'll just tease the unfamiliar Farmer the first time we meet them, or just steal them from the farmhouse!
Caring. Despite her malicious and capricious nature, Camilla genuinely cares for her friends and loved ones, as well as all the villagers. Perhaps her frivolous behavior is a shell under which she hides the kind and vulnerable part of herself. Maybe she's used to hiding that side behind jokes and a bit of vulgar behavior, because during her rise up the career ladder she had quite a few competitors who also wanted power and wouldn't hesitate to exploit Camilla's weakness. Or maybe they already had. And in the end Camilla had to show them all that mistaking her kindness for weakness was their biggest fuck up.
I also think one of her quirks could be her unpredictability and sudden change of character. She could be drinking tea and joking around with someone, and a minute later her interlocutor would be in jail or worse. She can dramatically change someone's life for better or worse with a snap of her fingers, and nothing will happen to her. Btw, impunity allows her to do whatever she wants. Of course, she does not go too far, but sometimes she can use her cunning and guile to achieve something. Especially if it's a matter of life or death for someone dear to her. I won't call her corrupt, but she clearly has quite a few minor infractions behind her.
