I’d go with druid. It gives you a reason for high wisdom and the aspect of merging with animal minds. High Charisma for persuasion and intimidation, probably a background supporting intimidation.

The fact is that she can do super impressive magic, she just usually chooses not to, so you’d definitely want to go with a full caster.

I second hedgehogs for Germany, they’re so cute! Also, or squirrels are so different from the US kind, they’re just unfortunately a lot shyer, too

What eras do they have/use?