MARY HONEYSUCKLE
EldoriansDairy Farmer and Cheese Maker
"Good cheese is patience and care, given time to become something wonderful.""
Identity
- Residence
- Honeysuckle Dairy, outside Oakenhall
- Civilization
- Eldorians
Appearance
• Physical: Stout and strong from years of dairy work, with gray-streaked red hair and ruddy cheeks from outdoor life. Her hands are permanently scented with milk and herbs. • Clothing: Simple practical clothes that can get stained, with an apron that's seen decades of use. Her boots are practical and well-worn. • Distinguishing Marks: Her forearms are strong from carrying milk; she smells perpetually of dairy and herbs; her hands are capable and quick.
Relationships
- Family - Husband who helps with the heavy work; children who are learning the trade
- Allies - Other dairy farmers; the agricultural guild; cheese lovers across Eldoria
- Rivals - Those who've tried to copy her recipes
Personality
- Traits: Warm, genuinely caring about her animals, surprisingly knowledgeable about herbs, fiercely protective of her craft
- Mannerisms: Talks to her cows; tastes her cheese constantly; becomes animated when discussing dairy
- Voice: Cheerful and warm, with a tendency to use dairy metaphors. Often hums while working.
Backstory
Mary was born to a family of dairy farmers and took over the family business when her parents retired. Her cheeses are known throughout Eldoria, and nobles send servants to buy them.
Daily Life
Dawns before sunrise to milk the cows, works until evening making cheese and butter, maintains her equipment, cares for her animals. Evenings are spent with her family.
Secret
2. Her cows are producing milk with unusual properties, and she needs help understanding why
Narrative Value
Provider of food and rural perspective; quest giver for agricultural missions; source of practical knowledge; potential creator of unique items. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════