Erika is a scientist by profession and a lifelong geek with a deep love for Dungeons & Dragons, sci-fi, fantasy, and creative storytelling. Growing up on a time forgotten farm in New Hampshire, surrounded by animals and forests, she felt different from everyone, who didn't quite understand her passions, but didn’t mind one bit. Erika found refuge in Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and, most importantly, The Lord of the Rings, which she discovered in middle school—a pivotal moment in her life.

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Despite her love for the arts, including singing and theater, Erika surprised everyone by entering the Cellular and Molecular Biology program at the University of New Hampshire, becoming the first in her family to attend college. Diagnosed later in life with high-masking Attention Deficit Disorder and even later, Autism, Erika credits the structured format of science for helping her thrive. She has contributed to eight scientific papers and was recruited by the Whitehead Institute at M.I.T. as a microscopist while still completing her undergraduate degree.

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Though science became her career, Erika always needed an escape. She returned to the world of fantasy and tabletop role-playing, where her analytical skills and creativity blended perfectly. Struggling with details and roleplay in Dungeons & Dragons, she developed charts, tables, and prompts that allowed her to engage fully in the game. Now, she channels her experiences into helping others enhance their D&D experience, particularly those who may find the game intimidating or difficult to navigate.