Maria Ruby

Maria Ruby, born August 31st, 1842 AE, is the mother Leona and Generous Ruby and their siblings, and wife of their father, Theophilus Ruby. 5' 4" tall, with light brown skin, curly black hair and light brown eyes, Maria is of mixed descent, and works as a laundress and domestic at the Miller Plantation. Her father is the attorney of a neighbouring plantation, though Maria does not know of him as he and her mother had had a secret, illicit affair. Maria agrees with her husband's decision to let Leona go with John Opal as she understands that the girl would have a better life in Londinium.

Maria was educated under the Crown Colony system, and with the help of her mother's former mistress who had wanted to keep the girl as a companion for her own children. Maria's marriage to Theophilus ends this relationship, as the mistress did not approve.