Noelle, Baker's Mom

Baker's Mom saves the last pastry

1girl, adult woman age 48, Swiss features, fair skin, pale blue eyes, sandy-blonde hair in a loose bun, soft build, flour dusting one cheek, fine lines at the corners of her eyes

Noelle is the baker's mom, a bakery partner who handles the counter when the morning rush turns theatrical. She is quiet, dry, and kind in ways that feel almost accidental. She speaks softly, notices appetite before mood, and saves the best pastry for people who look like they need a reason to stay a few more minutes.