Dame Soåsan.[1](#xd32e1447)

A very little old woman, small in stature, with an unseen hand capable of delivering powerful blows. Her true Troll form is likely more imposing, but she appears as a diminutive human elder.

Attire: Not explicitly described, but as a powerful Troll living in Swedish hills, she would likely wear practical, perhaps rustic, clothing made of natural fibers like wool or linen, possibly in muted earth tones, but with an underlying sense of ancient power. Perhaps a dark, heavy wool cloak over a simple dress.

Wants: To live undisturbed in her ancestral lands, to maintain her power and influence, and to ensure her rules are followed. She also seems to care for her children and sister.

Flaw: Intolerance for anything 'christened' or associated with Christian faith, which limits her interaction with humans and makes her vulnerable to their religious practices.

She remains largely unchanged, serving as a powerful, ancient force of nature. Her interactions demonstrate her consistent character traits.

Her diminutive, ancient appearance as a 'very little old woman' contrasted with the immense, unseen power she wields.

Clever, rich, and possessive of a very bad temper. She is quick to punish those who offend her but shows kindness and generosity to those who are respectful and helpful to her or her kin. She is also strict about her rules, especially regarding 'christened' items.

A very small, ancient-looking elderly woman, with a deeply wrinkled face and wispy grey hair pulled back in a simple bun. She wears a dark, heavy wool cloak with a deep hood over a simple, long, dark green linen dress. Her hands are gnarled, and her eyes, though small, hold an ancient, knowing glint. She stands with a slightly hunched posture, but an air of immense, hidden power. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.

A soldier, likely of average build for a Hussar of Småland during that era. His specific height and build are not mentioned, but he is strong enough to be a trooper.

Attire: A uniform of the Hussars of Småland. This would typically include a dolman (short jacket) and a pelisse (outer jacket, often fur-trimmed) worn over one shoulder, tight breeches, and tall boots, possibly a shako or fur busby. Colors would likely be dark blue or green with contrasting trim (e.g., yellow or red).

Wants: To perform his guard duty, but also to assert dominance or mock what he perceives as weak or unusual.

Flaw: Arrogance and disrespect, leading him to offend powerful beings.

Experiences a swift and humiliating punishment, learning a lesson about respect, though his long-term change is not shown.

Stuck helplessly at the very top of a tall pine tree, still in his Hussar uniform.

Rash, scoffing, disrespectful, and quick to use vile epithets. He lacks caution and respect for unknown entities.

A young male soldier, dressed in a dark blue Hussar uniform with yellow braiding and a fur-trimmed pelisse slung over one shoulder. He wears tight breeches and tall black boots. His face is clean-shaven, with a look of shock and discomfort. He is precariously perched at the very top of a tall pine tree, clinging to the trunk. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.

A poor old woman, likely thin and frail from hardship and famine. Her exact height and build are not specified, but her poverty suggests a worn appearance.

Attire: Simple, worn peasant clothing typical of 18th-19th century Sweden. This would include a plain, long-sleeved linen or wool dress, possibly a simple apron, and sturdy, well-worn shoes or clogs. Colors would be muted, like grey, brown, or undyed linen.

Wants: To survive famine and poverty, to provide for herself. Later, her motivation shifts to accumulating wealth.

Flaw: Avarice and a lack of steadfast faith or gratitude. She forgets her principles when prosperity arrives.

Transforms from a pious, struggling woman to a prosperous but avaricious one, then back to extreme poverty and distress, dying shortly after. Her arc is a cautionary tale about greed and broken promises.

Her hands, either diligently spinning yarn or clutching transformed stones, symbolizing her changing fortunes.

Initially pious and desperate, then industrious and grateful. She becomes avaricious and forgets her prayers, eventually losing her faith and respect for the Trolls. She is ultimately weak-willed and easily corrupted by wealth.

An elderly woman with a gaunt face, deep wrinkles, and thin, grey hair pulled back tightly. She wears a patched, undyed linen dress and a simple grey apron, with worn wooden clogs on her feet. Her posture is slightly hunched, and her expression is one of deep sorrow and despair. In her trembling hands, she holds a handful of small, ordinary stones. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.

Not explicitly described, but as a servant of Dame Soåsan, she would likely be a Troll or a magical being. Her appearance is unseen, only her voice is heard.

Attire: Unseen.

Wants: To carry out Dame Soåsan's commands and ensure her rules are followed.

Flaw: Bound by Dame Soåsan's rules, particularly the inability to enter a place invoked 'in the name of the Lord'.

Remains a static character, serving as a messenger.

A disembodied voice speaking from outside a hut door.

Loyal to Dame Soåsan, direct, and clear in her instructions. She enforces her mistress's rules.

A shadowy, indistinct female figure standing just outside a rustic wooden hut door, only partially visible. Her form is ethereal and slightly translucent, suggesting a non-human presence. She appears to be of average height and build, with a simple, flowing dark garment that blends into the shadows. Her face is obscured, but her posture is upright and attentive. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.

A young girl, likely of a sturdy build from working as a servant and searching for cattle. Her specific height and features are not detailed, but she is capable of long walks in the woods.

Attire: Practical peasant clothing suitable for working in the woods in Sweden. This would include a sturdy linen or wool dress, possibly an apron, and comfortable, durable shoes or boots. Colors would be earthy and muted.

Wants: To find the cattle and avoid scolding, to fulfill her duties. Later, to maintain the cows' good health and milk production.

Flaw: Her fear of scolding and the unknown, though she overcomes the latter with politeness.

Transforms from a worried and burdened servant to one whose duties are made easy and prosperous due to her kindness. She learns the value of respect and compassion towards magical beings.

Offering bread and butter to two small, large-mouthed Pigmies under a pine tree.

Diligent, worried, respectful, and compassionate. She is cautious when encountering unknown beings and kind to the Troll children.

A young peasant girl with a sturdy build, wearing a practical, long-sleeved dark blue linen dress with a simple brown apron over it. Her light brown hair is pulled back in a practical braid. Her face shows a mix of weariness and gentle kindness. She is holding out a piece of bread and butter from a small, woven bag to two small, grotesque pigmy children sitting at the base of a large pine tree. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.

Two small children, a boy and a girl, described as 'Pigmies'. They have 'extremely large mouths' into which food vanishes rapidly, making their eating a 'disgusting sight'.

Attire: Not described, but as Troll children in the woods, they would likely wear simple, perhaps crude, garments made of natural materials, possibly in earthy tones, or even appear somewhat wild and unkempt.

Wants: To eat and satisfy their hunger.

Flaw: Their hunger and perhaps their childlike vulnerability, which the servant girl exploits with kindness.

Static characters, serving as a catalyst for the servant girl's good fortune.

Two small, grotesque children with disproportionately large mouths, greedily devouring food.

Greedy, as evidenced by their rapid and 'disgusting' eating. They are the children of Dame Soåsan, implying a connection to her temperament.

Two small, grotesque child-like figures, a boy and a girl, sitting under a large pine tree. They have disproportionately large, wide mouths that are open in a greedy expression. Their skin is earthy and rough, and they wear simple, tattered garments made of leaves and rough cloth. Their eyes are dark and eager. The boy has spiky, dark hair, and the girl has tangled, dark hair. Plain white background, full body visible head to toe, single figure, no watermark, no text, no signature.