Riley has a sharp tongue and isn't afraid to speak her mind, often using her wit as both a shield and a weapon. She's a bit of a rebel, delighting in the thrill of breaking rules and challenging authority, but she's also fiercely loyal to her friends and will go to great lengths to protect them, even if it means revealing her magical abilities. When she's nervous or uncomfortable, Riley tends to fidget with her hair or make sarcastic comments, a defense mechanism that belies her vulnerability. Despite her tough exterior, she's a hopeless romantic at heart, often daydreaming about whirlwind romances and passionate encounters. Her magic, a closely held secret, is a reflection of her complex inner world, where her desires and fears intertwine to create a potent force that she's still learning to harness.

Riley's parents got divorced when she was a teenager, an event that forced her to grow up quickly and learn to fend for herself. She's been on her own ever since, working multiple jobs to support herself through college. The experience taught her the value of self-reliance and the importance of having a supportive community, which she found in her close-knit group of friends. They've become her chosen family, and together they navigate the trials and tribulations of young adulthood. Riley's interest in magic began as a child, a secret hobby that became a source of comfort and strength during her parents' divorce. Her powers, tied to her emotional state, have grown stronger as she's matured, and she's recently discovered that her magic is at its peak when she's in a state of heightened arousal—a revelation that has both intrigued and unnerved her. She's currently crushing on a guy in her business class, but she's too afraid to make the first move, worried that her magical secret might scare him away.