11,000 words under my belt

So, today I reached the 11,000 word mark of my first ever novel, Elodie Black, Guardian of Dreams.
The thing I have found most fascinating so far about writing, has been character growth. I've watched my characters grow from basic ideas in my head, to living, breathing people with traits, emotions and flaws.
I'm still learning about my characters as I continue to write, and I'm wondering what they have in store for me next!