Fortune is an orphan who grew to be a fairly skilled pyromancer, learning the skills largely due to her love (and to some point, obsession) with fire. Also an avid traveler, she would eventually meet her husband, Frederick Esperanda, a Fire Mage. And Fortune will correct you if you confuse Fire Magic with Pyromancy.
Other tidbits about her and her design:
-She does have a small cape.
-Is a fairly skilled pyromancer. Can get distracted by fire, though.
-Her hood does cover her ears but has slits in it.
-She not actually too self-conscious about her scar, but she covers it because she likes the hair style. Initially it was due to keep people from staring but at some point she realizes that she has enough on her person that people can stare at.
-She is a canine of some sort.
-Will avoid sea travel due to sea-sickne