Art by @chubby_smol
TINY BAKERY
Eorzea's nomadic baker
A travelling baker who had walked to the edge of the universe in pursuit of discovering countless types of culinary arts. Adventurous, experimental, with an endless appetite for curiosity and knowledge.Tiny cooks for the sake of feeding people, as well as to explore beyond the possibilities of culinary arts, aiming to push the boundaries of it. Hence, she is not above trying the more unconventional ways of cooking. Tiny is unable to say "no" when it comes to food, for better or worse.She loves giving food as much as she loves making them, with no desire for compensation. Due to the harsh environment that raised her - in the poverty of Ul'dah - it formed her charitable, and hospitable nature. Her warm personality is undeniably sweet, although that meant that she could never understand those who are cold... and that maybe she could never get along with them (That doesn't mean she will turn down giving them a meal, however).
Info
AGE: 120 years old (Oldest Daughter)
HEIGHT: 75cm
RACE: Dunesfolk
FAMILY: Two mothers (deceased), Grandmother (deceased), Second-oldest Brother (93), Middle Sister (87), Second-youngest sister (35), Youngest brother (30)
MAIN JOB: Culinarian (non-combat), White Mage (combat)
BIRTHPLACE: Ul'dah
FAVOURITE FOOD: Chilled Popoto Soup
lore
Grew up with 4 other siblings, with her being the oldest. After the calamity took the life of their parents, Tiny had no choice but to provide for the rest of the family - which includes her grandmother. While she was away working for coins doing odd jobs in Ul'dah, her grandmother took it upon herself to cook for everyone. Her age did not seem to stop her.Tiny was taken by the food she made, even though it was simple - made nothing more from flour or popotoes - it helped the family to survive. Her food was comforting to her, even breaking it into rations due to their impoverished state.Her grandmother passed when she was accused of thievery by the riches of Ul'dah, the crowd throwing stones and hurling words of cruelty at her, until she no longer moved. Her corpse was dragged to the outskirts, where one of Tiny siblings bumped across. This memory was forever burnt into her mind, cementing her determination to become a cook in order to feed the poor. After the incident, her younger siblings opted to help support the family, and persuaded Tiny to chase her dreams.Guilty, but also relieved that her siblings were dependent, she took off, and has since been travelling around the world, making a name for herself as the Nomadic Baker.She still keeps in touch with her siblings, through letters.Her real name isn't Tiny Bakery, but no one seems to have ever found out what it is.On her age: Her ancestors used to delve into Dark Magicks to extend their life span. They succeeded, yet with a cost that they can never comprehend the short life of others. As such, Tiny struggles to understand the passing of her peers, instead chalking it up to them just... being elsewhere she didn't know about.
Journey
Started out as a Junior Culinarian in Limsa Lominsa. Initially, the Head Chef refused to take her in, but softened up once he saw that she not only welded her own cooking tools, but also took on other Gatherer jobs in order to aid her journey. Tiny stayed for around 3 years, before Lyngsath finally lets her go to other lands to broaden her horizons.From the underwater lands in the Ruby Sea, to the faraway lands in Thavnair, she has since cultivated a unique flavour to her dishes, witnessed different cultures, and listened to countless tales. When the calamity arrived, she headed to Old Sharlayan, where her culinary skills served as temporary help to The Last Stand. Upon meeting the Lopporits however, Tiny's perspective was broadened once more, and after the end of the world was prevented, managed to reach Ultima Thule with their help.After successfully rebuilding the Cafe in Ultima Thule, she seemed to be satisfied for now, and spends her time wandering on Etheirys once more, finding herself in random venues, quietly mingling away.
Hooks
: ̀➛ Opportunist? Or just plain coincidence?
Always managing to stumble in the oddest of places, Tiny could sometimes be found in the least expected of places. Though that will never stop her from wandering, particularly around food in the venue...Tiny gets lost in thought strolling sometimes, it's encouraged to approach her to start a conversation.: ̀➛ The maker and giver
Without prompt, sometimes Tiny gives food away to people, especially to those who catch her attention. This action of hers convey hospitality, and so turning it down disappoints her - regardless of cultural difference (where some could see this as pity, or an insult).No matter what, Tiny will never not make someone food, whether they be a spirit, or a hardened criminal, or even....: ̀➛ I don't like you
Thinly-veiled disdain towards the rich and nobles, Tiny could be seen avoiding interaction with those who are regarded as wealthy. She keeps her distance if approached first, and maintains a friendly attitude. It's difficult for her to separate the nobles as the ones who murdered her grandmother.: ̀➛ Friendly, but not too much
She has an easy-going personality, able to mingle just fine and dandy. Tiny is not above sharing a drink, listening intently to whoever wishes to talk. However, when the interaction gets too personal, or intimate, she will shuffle uncomfortably, before fleeing the scene. (In plain words, NO ERP)
gallery
A collection of portraits made by various artists. Clicking on them will expand them, artists credited below each portrait.
venues
Simple list of Tiny's (probable) whereabouts
