Eile and Mara

Wooh, more characters!

Eile, the redhead, is in the same program of study as Fox.  She's really quite brilliant, and is known for being a bit of a bookworm.  I don't think it would be a spoiler to say that she has no magical ability whatsoever.

Mara, on the other hand, is Eile's best friend.  She comes from a well-off family, and is studying medicine.  She appreciates fine drinks, long walks on the beach, and people who aren't extremely irritating.