Maria Ross
Maria Ross is a character in Fullmetal Alchemist who serves as a female officer in the Amestrian State Military's Central Command. Holding the rank of Second Lieutenant, she works under Major Alex Louis Armstrong. Alongside Sergeant Denny Brosh, she is assigned to act as a bodyguard for Edward and Alphonse Elric. Surrounded by eccentric military personnel, she acts as a voice of common sense, guiding and supporting the young Elric brothers with a strong sense of adult responsibility.
Overview
Maria Ross is a character in Fullmetal Alchemist who serves as a female officer in the Amestrian State Military's Central Command. Holding the rank of Second Lieutenant, she works under Major Alex Louis Armstrong. Alongside Sergeant Denny Brosh, she is assigned to act as a bodyguard for Edward and Alphonse Elric. Surrounded by eccentric military personnel, she acts as a voice of common sense, guiding and supporting the young Elric brothers with a strong sense of adult responsibility.
Appearance
Maria Ross is a woman with short black hair, a distinctive mole located beneath her left eye, and sharp facial features. She stands approximately 172 centimeters tall.
Personality
Despite being constantly exasperated by the unusual behavior of those around her, Maria possesses a grounded mindset and a firm inner strength. Although initially formal toward the Elric brothers, she shows deep empathy and courage by directly scolding Edward when he recklessly puts himself in danger, urging him to place his trust in adults.
Abilities
Maria is a competent military soldier capable of performing escort duties and navigating strategic operations. She handles logistics effectively, aiding her allies by transporting necessary supplies and arms during critical military engagements.
Background
After being assigned to escort the Elric brothers in Central, Maria aided their search for information regarding the Philosopher's Stone. Following their rescue at the Fifth Laboratory, she scolded Edward for his recklessness, building mutual trust. Later framed by Homunculi for the murder of Maes Hughes, her death was faked by Colonel Roy Mustang's group, allowing her to escape Amestris and defect to Xing. During the Promised Day, she returned as promised, delivering resupply munitions to aid Mustang's forces.
Relationships
Maria serves under Major Alex Louis Armstrong and operates closely alongside her regular partner, Sergeant Denny Brosh. She builds a bond of mutual trust with Edward and Alphonse Elric while escorting them. She also coordinates with Colonel Roy Mustang, Second Lieutenant Rebecca Catalina, and Fu of Xing during key operations.
Trivia
In the bonus artwork featured under the dust jacket of the manga volumes, she was initially drawn ascending to heaven in Volume 9 when her character was reported dead, followed by an illustration of her falling back to Earth in Volume 10 after her survival was revealed.
