If you ask Sparkle, Esther's magical animal companion, they've been chosen by fate to protect their neighborhood from the forces of evil, but like, Sparkle was a normal raccoon that ate trash in the empty lot out back of the Sternberg home until she got caught in Esther's first transformation, so maybe take her explanations with a grain of salt... Esther is January's featured character on my patreon! Patrons can get exclusive bonus art and the opportunity to vote on which character I focus on each month! Or if you'd like to support me but prefer to just drop a few dollars in the tip jar on your way past, I've also got a ko-fi.