Dorothea

"Oh my, you look like a wonderful person. Is this your first time at the monastery? Shall I show you around? Ah, my name is Dorothea. Before enrolling in school, I was in an opera company at the capital."

- Dorothea introducing herself to Byleth

Dorothea is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. At the start of the game she is 18 years old, and is the only commoner among the Black Eagles.

Early life
Born as a daughter of a lady-in-waiting to Imperial nobles from the Adrestian Empire, Dorothea was a songstress at the Mittlefrank Opera Company in Enbarr in 1171, eventually becoming known as the "Mystical Songstress" three years later.

Academy phase
Dorothea decided to take leave of the opera house in order to enroll at the Officer's Academy in 1180.

Personality
A natural performer, Dorothea enjoys all forms of performing arts from acting to music, but has a particular affinity for singing as she was a songstress. Manuela is her idol as she was a senior in the same opera company.

Despite being the only person of common heritage among the Black Eagles she tries to see everyone as equals. She seems to have a history with an unnamed noble of rising status.

She likes dressing glamorously, outfitting herself with accessories and decorative ornaments. She also adores small animals. She dislikes arrogant nobles. Despite her seemingly outgoing personality she has self esteem issues.

Possible Endings
Dorothea - Mystical Songstress
 * Dorothea returned to the Mittelfrank Opera as soon as the war was over. Thanks to her talent, the company enjoyed a resurgence in popularity that lasted well beyond the end of her own career. Once she gave up her position as a songstress, she settled down to a private life of peace and quiet. It is said that she was very happily married.

Etymology
Dorothea is a feminine form of the greek name Dorotheos, meaning "gift of god".

Arnold is a masculine German name comprised of the words Arn meaning eagle and Wald meaning ruler or power, giving a small connection to her house, the Black Eagles.

Trivia

 * Dorothea shares her English VA, Allegra Clark, with Shamir, as well as Ethlyn (from Genealogy of the Holy War) and Karla (from The Blazing Blade) in their appearances in Fire Emblem Heroes.