Tara

Tara (surname unknown) was a mermae woman born sometime in the 19th century. Unlike Nettie, Tara had a Jamaican accent, implying she was born in the Caribbean Sea. Whilst in the series, Tara was a hunter training her cousin, Nettie alongside her sister, Zella. By the end of the series, Tara had disowned Nettie.

Biography
Tara was born sometime in the 19th century in the Caribbean Sea. By her looks, Tara was born sometime in the 1860s-early 1870s. She only had one sister; Zella, and through her maternal side had a distant cousin; Nettie. Growing up, she was very close to Zella and upon her arrival, grew extremely close to Nettie. Their bond as a trio grew so closely that Tara and Zella agreed to personally train Nettie as a Hunter. Personality-wise, Tara is portrayed as the more "serious, mature, adult" one of the three.

Not much is known about Tara's personal life, though her father is a member of the Council of Eight in their bubble city. Due to this, Tara and Zella are powerful Hunters; typically of the higher ranks. Due to this rank, Tara was able to train Nettie. In 1895, upon Nettie training her vocal range; Tara was summoned to attract a sailor. After Theodore McDonald exposed his widgae form, Tara alongside Zella were scared away, knowing the possible dangers. Upon Nettie returning and telling them of Theodore's investigation, Tara was initially very wary of the possible outcome of helping Theodore; but later succumbed under Nettie and Zella's convincing. Tara later returned to Theodore alongside Nettie and Zella and told him of her finding. After this, Tara eventually disowned Nettie upon her growing attractedness to the widgae; though the reasons as to why is unclear. It is unknown if Tara will re-appear due to the disowning.

Physically, Tara was dark skinned, with black-reddish hair and brown eyes. Her ears, like every other merfolk were very pointy. In mermae form she was about 7-8 foot, possibly being around 6 foot in human form. She had pearly white teeth and white illustrations across her body. Her tail was red, matching her hair color. Her voice was very relaxed and often powerful, with a strong Jamaican accent.

Behind the scenes

 * The name 'Tara' possibly means a star, but did not arrive to the United States until the 20th century.
 * Tara embodies the Afro-Caribbean "beauty standard"