Lina Alterier is the main female protagonist in Atelier Lina: The Alchemist of Strahl. Lina is a bright and easily excitable young alchemist. She has just recently passed her licensing exam in order to become an alchemist. When returning home from the capital she and her friend Luon Volk end up being held responsible for that the Fairy Forest burned down. Lina then takes up trading and uses her alchemy skills to restore the Fairy Forest in 3 years of time. Since alchemists are rare in Strahl, many opportunities come her way.