In the High King's Sword novels I have a cook at the manor named Melody who Tarkil, even in his roughest stages, loves. He loves her personality and especially the food she makes. So here is a short sketch for you if you might have an adventure in the manor.
Melody in around fifty, though no one knows for sure and no one is going to ask. It's impolite to ask a lady her age. She has grown children who live else where, and many grandchildren. Her hair is red, a rarity this far south, but streaking with gray. She always has a smile upon her face and a good word for who ever comes her way. She's a little heavy set, mostly from her bigger frame, but some from age and years in the kitchen. She dresses in blues, even though the house colors are red and black. No one has seen fit to tell her otherwise for two reasons. First, even the adults of the House treat her as if she is their grandmother. Second, everybody loves her food and doesn't want her to go away. Though she doesn't enjoy the company of many of those who rule Bloodhelm, there are several she makes sure to have special treats for or their favorites just waiting for them, what ever the hour.
Melody can be found mostly in the kitchens or store rooms of Bloodhelm, but once a week she personally goes to the market to look for ingredients and supplies she wants to pick out for special meals.
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