Grisolda Marsh
(a.k.a. Cook, Grizzy)
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Body Features
Facial Features
Identifying Characteristics
Physical quirks
Special abilities
Apparel & Accessories
Clothing Style: Grisolda wears practical yet clean clothes: long skirts and simple blouses, often paired with an apron. Her clothes are well-worn but well-maintained, reflecting her careful, resourceful nature.
Accessories: Always wears a sturdy leather belt with pockets for small cooking tools and a kerchief. A simple silver ring, her wedding band, which she still wears in memory of her husband.
Specialized Equipment
A cherished iron skillet passed down from her mother, which she uses for cooking and occasionally as a weapon in emergencies.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Grisolda was born into a poor farming family, her early years marked by hardship and instability. Her mother fled an abusive relationship, moving them frequently and forcing Grisolda to mature quickly.
At a young age, she began working as a maid for noble families, where she learned not only domestic skills but also how to navigate the complex dynamics of aristocratic households. Despite the instability of her youth, Grisolda found solace in the friendships she formed, particularly with a young noble girl who taught her to read and opened her world to the joys of storytelling.
As a young woman, Grisolda’s beauty often caused jealousy among the women of the households she worked in, resulting in her being dismissed from several positions. Despite this, she honed her skills in cooking and household management, eventually apprenticing under a talented chef in one of the noble houses.
It was during this time that she met her husband, a kind and steady stableman. After marrying, they settled in Whitewell, where Grisolda became the Cook at Guardian Solace. Tragedy struck when her husband was killed in a tavern brawl, leaving her to raise their daughter alone. Her strength and resilience during this time shaped her into the compassionate, unyielding woman she is today.
Gender Identity
Sexuality
Education
Employment
Early years: Worked as a maid in several noble households.
Later: Became the Cook at Guardian Solace, where her meals became a source of comfort and stability for the community.
Accomplishments & Achievements
- Raised her daughter single-handedly after her husband’s death.
- Developed a reputation as an exceptional cook whose meals could bring warmth and unity to even the bleakest days.
- Helped maintain morale at Guardian Solace during the apocalypse.
Failures & Embarrassments
Mental Trauma
Intellectual Characteristics
- Highly practical and resourceful, with an intuitive understanding of people and situations.
- Relies on her emotional intelligence to navigate challenges.
Morality & Philosophy
- Believes deeply in the tenets of Infinite Grace, especially the values of compassion and community.
- Prioritizes the well-being of her loved ones and the greater good over personal desires.
Taboos
- Refuses to waste food, seeing it as a sacred resource.
- Will not tolerate cruelty or neglect of the vulnerable.
Personality Characteristics
Motivation
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Savvies: Cooking, herbal medicine, conflict resolution.
Ineptitudes: Combat, though she can wield a skillet effectively in a pinch.
Likes & Dislikes
Likes: Freshly baked bread, the laughter of children, and quiet moments in the garden.
Dislikes: Wastefulness, unnecessary conflict, and the sound of thunder (a reminder of gunfire).
Virtues & Personality perks
Vices & Personality flaws
Struggles with overprotectiveness, sometimes smothering those she cares about.
Can be overly self-critical, particularly when it comes to past failures.
Social
Mannerisms
Frequently clasps her hands in front of her when speaking.
Nods slowly when listening, a habit from her years in service.
Speech
Wealth & Financial state
