* In the beginning, there was Order and Chaos, two forces in cosmic opposition. Throughout the eons, they would empower certain individuals to act as their agents… either to ensure the status quo, or promote change and evolution.
* Sometime after World War Two, Wanda's mother was fleeing HYDRA agents, only to stumble upon a hidden fortress in the Wundagore Mountains. This was the home of the High Evolutionary, who normally did not take well to intruders.
* However, while he disliked intruders, the High Evolutionary disliked HYDRA and their ilk even more, and saved the woman from her pursuers.
* The stress of her rescue caused her to go into labor prematurely, though the Evolutionary was able to save both children, albeit at the cost of the mother's life.
* As she was born, Wanda's soul drew the attention of the Lords of Chaos, who placed their sigil upon her, granting her great power when the stars were right.
* The High Evolutionary, perhaps sensing the meta potential of both children, placed them in stasis and hid their creches away from the Mountain until such time as his calculations showed that the world would be prepared for them.
* Their creches were left undiscovered for decades, the children caught in stasis, until by chance or design, they were found by a couple touring that part of Europe. Amazed by what they had discovered, the tourists took the babies to their homeland, of Genosha.
* Wanda and Pietro had a relatively normal childhood, the twins quite protective of each other, and growing up in what felt to them a normal environment. Wanda showed a knack for politics and diplomacy, focusing on that as she continued her schooling.
* As metahumans started to become exposed and exploited by the Genoshans, Wanda started to advocate for their rights, little knowing how she had been blessed by the Lords of Chaos.
* Three years ago, as she was debating a particularly virulent anti-meta politician, her powers manifested, causing the debating hall to catch on fire.
* As the police moved in to apprehend her, Pietro moved faster than sound itself, whisking Wanda off and across the border before she could even react.
* Saying that Wanda had to fight from the outside now, Pietro volunteered himself to stay within Genosha, helping those that he could.
* So Wanda Maximoff found herself coming to America, claiming asylum as she continued with her schooling, all the while practicing with her newfound power.
* Wanda never forgave nor forgot her homeland for what they forced upon her, or her brother. She received infrequent missives from him, as he fought to stay one step ahead of the Genoshan Police.
* Meanwhile, Wanda honed her political skills, though her asylum status was never formalized one way or another. However, her social media notoriety prevented the Genoshans from taking overt action against her.
* It was through this media that she came to the attention of Maxwell Eisenhardt, or Magneto.
* He proposed a bold plan, turning Genosha into a haven for metahumans, as the concentration per capita of metahumans was higher there than anywhere else, thanks to poor nuclear regulations combined with 'gifts' from nearby nations.
* Wanda nodded, and joined his Brotherhood, with the intent of liberating Genosha. For months and years they planned and strategized, coordinating with the internal Resistance.
* Wanda became acquainted with Charles Xavier at this time, an old friend of Maxwell's, and her desires for revenge were tempered by the idealistic future he represented.
* Then, after intricate planning, they struck. Magneto and Wanda, now known as the Scarlet Witch, leading the vanguard while Xavier used his mental abilities to indirectly assist the invasion.
* After the invasion, Wanda discovered that Maxwell, who bore such a resemblance to Pietro, was in fact the father of them both. Maxwell didn't know of the High Evolutionary, but he saw the echoes of his wife, Magda, in Wanda's features.
* Despite this fact, or perhaps because of it due to his trust, Magneto appointed Wanda to be the Genoshan Ambassador to the United Nations, to show the world that metahumans were not to be feared, and perhaps recruit others to their cause…
Curiosity
One of the key defining traits about Wanda is her curiosity. She refuses to settle for the easy answers, and always wants to find out how something works. She practices magic for this precise reason, wanting to find out how the world really works.
Meta Rights
Throughout her history, particularly with her homeland of Genosha, she has seen the struggles and fears of humanity as some attempt to label metahumans as a threat or worse. She wants to make sure that metahumans are accepted as part of the world we live in, and feels the new regime in Genosha is a perfect demonstration of that.
Determined
Perhaps it comes from being the daughter of Magneto, but Wanda refuses to give up, ever. She might retreat temporarily if necessary, but admitting defeat doesn't come easily to her, if at all.
Family Loyalty
Wanda is immensely loyal to her family, both her adoptive parents as well as her true father, Magneto. In addition, her brother Pietro is someone that she always will find time to help whenever she can.
Protective
Wanda is exceptionally protective of the innocent. She is determined to make sure that in the rise of metahuman rights and powers, that the innocent and guiltless are not trampled in that wake.
Motivation
Wanda is motivated by her desire to see humanity and metahumanity treated equally. She doesn't want metahumans to be rulers, but she doesn't wish to see them as slaves. She wants to be treated as equals, as willing partners in the journey of humanity as a whole towards something better. More than anything else, she is an embodiment of change, as one touched by Chaos should be.
Goals
Wanda wishes to represent her homeland well, and build allies among not only other nations but also among other metahumans, particularly with the groups that are now forming. She is leery of organizations that appear ready to 'regulate' metahumans, and would like to see them taken down a peg as 'regulate' isn't too far from 'enslave' in her mind, and from her experience.
Chaos Magic - Chaos Blast
Wanda can unleash bolts of pure chaotic magic, doing damage up to that of a tank shell with a single hex. She can (and often does) scale it down in damage, or do more indirect effects such as 'jinxing' an opponent or opponents. Typically this takes the form of technical malfunctions, which are more likely the more complicated the machinery is.
Chaos Magic - Enhanced Senses
The Scarlet Witch, as she calls herself in 'costume', can easily sense magic or astral projections. With a bit of study, she can even recognize specific effects and can also cast her spells into the astral plane to affect the denizens there.
Chaos Magic - Superhuman Durability
Wanda can generate protective wards about herself or others, making them as durable as the ablative armor of a tank. She can also filter the atmosphere, allowing them to be environmentally sealed for journeys underwater or even in outer space.
Chaos Magic - Flight
Wanda can levitate in the air, and even fly at speeds of up to one hundred miles per hour when she's concentrating. If she carries other people, her speed drops proportionately.
Chaos Magic - Probability Control
Wanda is a master of manipulating the odds. While this can take a direct effect, such as with her chaos blasts, she can also be more subtle with the power. Things falling into place, hitting the hard 4 while rolling dice, all those things can happen for her if she concentrates and pushes a bit on the threads of fate in a chaotic manner. However, forcing the odds too often will cause a push back from fate, as the Ladies do not like to be mocked.
Diplomatic Immunity
As the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary from Genosha to the United Nations, Wanda Maximoff is not subject to lawsuit and prosecution under the laws of the United States. However, Genosha could waive that protection if there was a serious crime that she was being accused of (though that would be unlikely unless it was particularly heinous).
Salary
As the Genoshan Ambassador to the United Nations, Wanda commands a fairly good salary, as well as the resources of the Embassy itself. Again, an abuse of resources might cause them to be suspended or Wanda to be reprimanded, but regardless of that she has a very upper-middle class income as befits a senior government employee.
Pietro
Wanda's brother, Pietro, is a metahuman speedster and one of the people that was involved with the metahuman resistance in Genosha. Even though his position is different now, he's always available to help her should she need it.
Touched by Chaos
As someone with the Mark of Chaos upon her, Wanda has multiple contacts throughout the mystical realm, and while they might not like her, they would respect the power that she represents and be willing to negotiate with her.
Linguist
Wanda is a natural linguist, and is fluent in English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese… in addition to Latin and Sanskrit for her magical usage.
Government Connections
Wanda has immense clout with the nation of Genosha, and has the ear of her father, Magneto. As the chief diplomat to the United Nations, Wanda also has the backing of her official government embassy, and can call on her government for assistance depending on the situation. In addition to the connections there and her official position, she is aware of Xavier's School as well as Emma Frost.
Mystic Knowledge
Wanda is an expert in the mystical arts. While she doesn't have the sheer book learning that others of her power level might have, she does have an instinctive magical talent that can sometimes give her intuitive leaps that others might miss.
Acrobatics
Wanda has actually practiced gymnastics, acrobatics, and dancing since she was a child. Though she doesn't keep up with it as much as she has in the past, she is still quite nimble and capable of feats that would surprise others.
Politics
Wanda is a master negotiator and diplomat, and also an expert at navigating political minefields. She often has a talent for finding the weak point in a political structure and applying the proper pressure to have it bend the way she wants it.
The Opposite of Chaos
Wanda is an agent of Chaos, and as such, is vulnerable to the effects and magicks of the agents of Order.
Terrorist or Freedom Fighter?
While Wanda does have diplomatic immunity, and she is the recognized ambassador to the United Nations, a fair number of people see her only as a terrorist metahuman that overthrew a human government. As such, she has quite a few enemies that would love to take her down several notches.
Conscious Activation
Wanda can only use her magical powers when she can focus and concentrate. Things that would cause her to lose focus, or fall unconscious, can prevent her from casting her spells.
It's Called 'Chaos Magic' for a Reason
While Wanda tries to not cut loose too much with her powers, when she does, she often has a chance to get a bigger or wider effect than she was planning for. While this can be good, often it means that bystanders could get caught in the effect, for better or for worse. Also, her power can take effects that she had not anticipated, subject to the GM's discretion.
Power has a Price
The Lords of Chaos don't give out their power out of the kindness of their hearts. As she grows in magickal power, Wanda is slowly becoming aware of the bill that could be coming due for her power. Eventually, one of the Lords will force her to action, and she might not have a choice in what to do next.
Wanda Maximoff, otherwise known as the Scarlet Witch, is publicly known as a metahuman with abilities that seem magickal in nature. Her current position is that of the Genoshan Ambassador to the United Nations, seeking to represent that country as she was a budding politician who was forced into exile when her meta abilities became manifest. With the new regime, she has an integral position in normalizing relations between Genosha and the rest of the world. Rumors abound about her connections to Magneto as well as the actual role she did play in Genosha's liberation.