Anna is the wife of Jarred, the blacksmith of the city of Del, and the mother of Lief, the protagonist who embarks on a quest to save the kingdom of Deltora. Her early life was marked by tragedy, as her mother died giving birth to her and her father passed away when she was young, leaving her to be raised by her grandfather, Crian, in the family forge. Growing up in the forge meant a life of simple means, though her grandfather's skill ensured they never went without food.

Anna is portrayed as a kind and deeply compassionate woman. Her personality is defined by her unwavering faith and love for her family and friends. She is noted for her hopeful nature, even in the face of growing danger, such as when she held onto the belief that the royal family would keep the land safe from the Shadow Lord. This inner strength and goodness left a profound and lasting impression on everyone who knew her, including her husband and her son, whose memories of her provide motivation and comfort.

As a mother, Anna is loving and protective. When she and her husband were discovered and captured by Grey Guards in the Forests of Silence, her immediate instinct was to signal to her young daughter, Jasmine, to stay hidden and remain silent to ensure her safety. Her maternal love is also evident in the future she secures for her son, Lief. At the start of his quest, Anna gives him a special cloak she made, which possesses the ability to render the wearer invisible, a crucial tool for his dangerous journey.

Anna's motivations are rooted in the protection of her family and the hope for Deltora's future. Alongside her husband, she willingly participated in a dangerous plan to protect the royal family when the Shadow Lord invaded. This required her to flee her home and live in hiding. Later, after her death, her spirit appears to her daughter Jasmine, communicating through the power of the Topaz gem. In this spectral form, Anna's primary motivation remains the same: she urges Jasmine to leave the safety of the forest and join Lief and Barda on their quest, demonstrating her commitment to seeing the Shadow Lord defeated and Deltora saved.

Her key relationships are central to her identity. Her bond with her husband, Jarred, is one of deep partnership and mutual devotion. Together, they face immense hardship, including fleeing their home and being captured. Her relationship with her daughter, Jasmine, is one of profound love and sacrifice, with her final act being to ensure Jasmine's survival and purpose. Her son, Lief, inherits her hope and determination, carrying her memory with him. She was also a close friend to the former king Endon and queen Sharn, a friendship that led to the life-altering decision to swap identities with them to ensure the royal line's survival.

Anna experiences significant development primarily through the impact she has after her death. While her on-screen actions are limited, her legacy grows as the story unfolds. She is revealed to be a figure of immense unsung heroism, having sacrificed her comfortable life for the greater good. Her capture and eventual death in the Shadowlands are tragic turning points that shape her daughter Jasmine's fierce, independent nature. Her reappearance as a spirit provides crucial guidance to the next generation, cementing her role not just as a tragic figure, but as a guiding light whose faith in the quest's success is ultimately vindicated.

Regarding her notable abilities, Anna was not a warrior but possessed practical and invaluable skills. She was knowledgeable as a healer and herbalist, a craft she passed on to her daughter Jasmine, teaching her how to make healing ointments and salves. Her most significant ability, however, is her craftsmanship; she created a cloak for her son Lief that grants the wearer the power of invisibility, an item that proves essential to his quest.