She is actually one of the few Disney Princesses who use a weapon in their films. Instead of acting like a classic damsel in distress waiting for her prince charming, she prefers to behave like a brutal warrior with a conscience of sword fighting and bow-throwing arrows (where in that, she is the best in all of DunBroch). She is also used to bad habits and is also a bit of a tomboy.
Merida is a brave, daring, adventurous, tenacious, determined, caring, selfless and sensitive young teenage girl, but also incredibly arrogant, stubborn, sarcastic, rebellious, cynical and against everything in her family.