(b) Two reasons she's amazing.

1. She's the practical one.

2. By the end of the first game, she is the most well connected shopgirl in Ivalice.

(c) Five things that I'd like to see happen to her.

1. She takes over Migelo's shop.

2. She becomes a diplomat and helps negotiate treaties between Dalmasca and Archades.

3. She uses her connections to take over Rabanastre's criminal underworld.

4. She becomes a bodyguard to Ashe.

5. She travels across Ivalice as a world-renowned dancer.

6. And combination of two or more of the above.

(d) Three people that I might ship that character with and why.

1. Balthier -- It has the elements of a fun roleplaying ship, where they both aware they're playing the parts of the dashing hero and the charming ingénue, but they genuinely enjoy the performance. Plus it could totally become poly if you add in...

2. Fran -- They both seem to come from a similar outlook, and I really like the idea of Penelo having a crush on the more mature lady.

3. Ashe -- I don't know, I could see Penelo working in the palace with Ashe, and something coming from that.