A mysterious traveler who passes by the boarding school. He is intrigued by Sara's kindness and decides to help her. He has knowledge of different cultures and languages and teaches Sara some valuable skills that she uses later to better her situation.
A sea - faring cat could be a new character. This cat has a special bond with the sailors on Prince Eric's ship. When Ariel comes on board, the cat is immediately suspicious of her. But as time goes on, they form an unlikely friendship, and the cat helps Ariel understand some of the human ways that the sailors have.
Maybe a lost princess from a sunken city. She has been in hiding for a long time because of some danger that destroyed her city. She meets the little mermaid and they become friends. The lost princess has unique powers related to the ancient magic of her sunken city, and she shares these powers with the little mermaid to help her in her quests.
A young Martian inventor could be a great addition. This character could create unique gadgets and machines that help the protagonists in their adventures. For example, a flying device that can travel at high speeds across Mars.
A young, adventurous boy from a neighboring town. He could be quite different from the characters Little Miss Marker is used to. He's full of energy and new ideas, and together they could get into all sorts of escapades, like exploring an old, abandoned castle.
The princess herself is obviously a very popular character. Then there's often a dashing prince who may be her love interest. The wise old wizard or mentor figure is also quite common. He guides the princess in her adventures and helps her develop her powers or make important decisions.
Becky is also quite popular. Her friendship with Sara is a key part of the story, and in fanfiction, their bond can be deepened or new situations can be created where Becky plays a more important role, like helping Sara in a different way than in the original story.
A new friend for the little sister from outside the Lab Rats' world. This character could introduce her to normal teenage life things like school dances and homework, which would be a contrast to her life as part of the Lab Rats' family. It could also create some internal conflict as she tries to balance both aspects of her life.
One new character could be an old gardener who has a special connection with plants. He could have a lot of wisdom about strange plants like Audrey II and offer Seymour some advice on how to handle it. Also, a young apprentice florist who looks up to Seymour. This character could get caught up in the chaos with Audrey II and have to learn some tough lessons about the dark side of plants.
A merman from a far - off part of the ocean. He could have unique powers, like the ability to control the tides. He might befriend Ariel and join her on her adventures, or he could be a rival for her affections.
A wise old sea turtle could be a new character. He could be the one who gives the mermaid advice about the human world and warns her of the potential dangers.