Rutina

Rutina is the fifth party member and slave of Michio Kaga. She is also the daughter of the former Earl of Selmar, and cousin of Cassia.

Appearance
Rutina is a beautiful elf with long golden hair and blue eyes, much like her cousin Cassia. It has been noted that the two look very much alike.

Personality
Rutina originally had a head strong and independent personality, stating she would be willing to betray Michio if it helps her in some way. She became more meek and submissive after being disciplined by Roxanne.

Rutina is also rather proud of her background as a noble, often bragging of her past experiences, despite her current status as a slave. She also talks about how she will become a noble again in the future.

After witnessing the prowess of Michio and his party, she has developed a slight inferiority complex.

Background
Rutina lived a rather pampered and sheltered upbringing for most of her life.

Chronology
Rutina first appeared after her father was arrested under the orders of the Duke of Harz Duchy. She was then made a slave of Michio.

Abilities
Rutina has studied and is skilled in administrative duties common to nobles. She is also a capable wizard, having attained the job when she was young.

Equipment

 * Damascus Steel Stick
 * Sacrificial Misanga

Father
Rutina cares for her father, but understands that he has done a poor job as a noble.

Mother
Rutina seemed to have received some advice about keeping money on one's person from her mother before she died.

Cassia
Rutina looks up to her cousin Cassia and sees her as an older sister.

Michio Kaga
Rutina initially had a low opinion of Michio, seeing him as merely one of Brocken's pawns. She soon realised the depth of his abilities and has become somewhat depressed about her own abilities.

Roxanne
Rutina was originally dismissive of Roxanne, thinking that a slave was no threat to her. After Roxanne and Sherry "educated" her, Rutina has become both respectful and fearful of the wolfkin.

Sherry
Rutina has become somewhat respectful and fearful of Sherry, after Roxanne and Sherry "educated" her.

Miria
She seems to respect the catkin's abilities, and is willing to make suggestions on clothing selection.

Vesta
She seems to respect the dragonkin's abilities, and is willing to make suggestions on clothing selection.

Brocken North Braun Anhalt
Rutina detests the Duke and blames him for her becoming a slave.

Trivia

 * Rutina dreams of becoming part of the Lord's Assembly.
 * Rutina was fed the special medicine as an infant to make her eligible to become a Wizard.
 * Before joining the party, the only experience she received was that her level was raised as an infant by being in a party with her father's attendants when they went to the Labyrinth.
 * Rutina being originally from a noble family, she was already engaged in an arranged marriage, but upon losing her position, her engagement was also canceled.
 * Rutina despite having been engaged in marriage, she did not know her fiancé.
 * Her voice actress is Mikako Izawa