Wonder Woman

When Diana first arrived in Man's World, a massive media campaign by the publicist Mindy Meyer made her virtually a household name. Since that time, she has become well-known on many levels; as the Princess of Themyscira, as Themyscira's ambassador to the U.N., as a member of the Justice League, and as the superheroine Wonder Woman.

Background
Diana's story truly begins with the story of her mother, Queen Hippolyte. Three thousand years ago, Hippolyte and the Amazons were cruelly betrayed by Heracles. In the wake of that betrayal, the Gods of Olympus created the realm of Themyscira, that the Amazons might have a safe haven, and to provide guardians against the evil that dwelt under the isle. Finally, after long millenia on the island, the gods rewarded the Queen with what she most desired...a daughter. So it was that Hippolyte crafted the form of an infant from clay, and breathed life into it, granting that soul their blessings. A child who would excel above all others...a girl named Diana.

Diana was raised by the Amazons, trained as befitted her standing as their Princess. But when she was only in her late teens, trouble arose. The Amazon Oracle, Menalippe, had forseen a vision from the Gods, of great danger to the world, from the hands of Ares, God of War. The Amazons were instructed that they must choose a champion, and that their Champion would be sent forth to Man's World, to thwart the plan of Ares. A great contest was called, to find the best and brightest of the Amazons.

It was Diana who won the contest, against her mother's wishes, and she who was chosen as the Amazon Champion, gifted with the bracelets and lasso of that position. Diana went forth to Man's world, and through many trials, she was able to stop Ares's plan, along with the aid of humans that she befriended along the way. She proceeded to teach her message of peace and unity to the world, becoming a media sensation with the aid of a promoter who saw a ride to the top, in Diana.

After a time, Diana returned to Paradise Island...only to offend Zeus when he decided to "honor" her physically. For her insult, she was placed through a challenge by the gods, during which she finally subdued the evil that remained below Paradise Island, and brought an end to the ancient hatreds, forming peace between Hippolyte and Heracles. With that, Diana realized that there was more to her mission...that her people needed to learn more of Man's World. And so she returned, serving as Ambassador to Themyscira, and lending her strength and power to the cause of the people of Earth.

Since that time, of course, Diana has had many adventures, both on her own and at the side of the Justice League. She's been killed, been a Goddess, been reborn. She's been to other worlds and other dimensions, and been through countless crises (both with a small and capital C!). Through all of it, she remains dedicated to her mission and to protecting the innocent, helping the helpless, and helping to foster peace and understanding among all peoples...even if she herself must be the warrior to bring about that peace.

Personality
TABOOS:

Simply put, the same taboos which modern-day human culture places such stock in mean little to Diana. The Amazon culture is one where prayer is routinely performed unclad, as are athletic events, and casual nudity is nothing that Diana would even bat an eye at. Similarly, in a culture that moved to isolation from Man's World due to the barbarity of men, sexual relations between women were rather a commonplace thing in Diana's world. While Diana, herself, is still young enough that she has given little thought to such things, and indeed, has an attraction to the Man of Steel, nor would she hold someone's sexual orientation against them, nor even find it strange.

"But as long as Ms. Haller brought it up, don't you miss the sharing God intended for the sexes?"

"Some do. They have sworn themselves to Artemis, the virgin hunter, and Athena, the chaste warrior. Others choose the way of Narcissus. But most of us find satisfaction in each other...three thousand years CAN be a long time, Reverend."
 * -- Rev. Alan Witherspoon & Mnemosyne, Wonder Woman #38

WARRIOR CULTURE:

Diana comes from a warrior culture. As such, she holds a rather different view on things than most contemporary superheroes of the day. She is, by philosophy, unwilling to use force unnecessarily, but once that necessary point is reached, she will use whatever force is needed, up to and including killing her opponent. She understands that war has a place, that destruction is needed for creation, and that sometimes, the fist or the sword are needed to solve a problem when there is no other way.

"That would be foolish. Why not join us instead, in peace? Long have the Amazons desired to lead mankind towards a better way of life."

"Lead? You expect men to follow women? Heracles is your better, harlot queen!"

"In truth, Heracles, no mortal is your equal in brute strength. Yet in wisdom and the art of battle, I am your superior!"
 * -- Hippolyte and Heracles, Wonder Woman #1

COMPASSIONATE:

Diana is at heart a kind soul. She wants to help people, and to make the world a better place, and the suffering of another causes her heart to ache. That same compassion is a cornerstone of what makes her who she is, and why she tries to improve the lot of people and the world around her. It can sometimes lead her into trouble, because she is more inclined to help than to watch for danger, but still, her reaction will always be to help people first.

"It is merely a superficial bump, Julia. I have relieved the pain, and it has already begun to heal."
 * -- Diana, Wonder Woman #5

FEARLESS:

Diana is a courageous person to the core, and given the things that she has seen, and the enemies she has faced, she is nearly without fear. Only magically-induced fear seems able to induce panic in the Princess, and she is even somewhat resistant to -that-. Diana never falters in her goals or turns aside, even if her death would be the ultimate result. She is a true hero, valiant until the end.

"In Athena's name, enough! This insanity can be allowed to go no further! These manifest fears are only as real as we make them, and a true Amazon knows no fear!!"
 * -- Diana, Wonder Woman #5

DETERMINED:

Diana is a very dedicated individual in every aspect of her life. From her position as the Amazon Champion to her role as an ambassador...her state as a role model to her job as director of the Wonder Woman Foundation...Diana gives 100% of herself to anything that she does. This leaves her very little time for a social life, but she is unwilling to accept anything less than perfection in herself. She is her own harshest critic, and drives herself to a standard that would be impossible for anyone less than herself to maintain.

"Julia, stay with your daughter! I will return with a cure for Vanessa's hideous affliction...or I will not return at all!"
 * -- Diana, Wonder Woman #4

RELIGIOUS:

Diana is very devoutly religious, it's simply that her religious belief is devoted to a group of deities that most of the world no longer believes exists. Nonetheless, her belief is total, if for no other reason than that she -knows- the gods exist, but moreover, she follows their commands devoutly. If they were to order her demise, she would willingly submit, trusting in their decree to be correct.

"As you command, Almighty One, so do I leap to obey!"

"Princess, no!! You know not Zeus's intentions!"

"'Tis the will of the Gods that has made me all that I am, Euboea. Thus how could I think to defy their wishes?"
 * -- Diana and Euboea, Wonder Woman #10

MESSENGER:

Diana believes very much in her mission to bring peace and the Amazon teachings of philosophy, art, and unity to Patriarch's World. She is, in many ways, the chosen one of the Amazons, and yet for Diana, the message is so much more important than she herself is. She believes in it totally, and it is the main motivation behind all her actions.

"Diana, we have learned much about Man's World from you...but I fear we must learn more. Any vote among our sisterhood must be made wisely. Thus I charge you to return to Man's World once more...to teach them and to learn!"
 * -- Hippolyte, Wonder Woman #14