Gable

The Conflict: Her natural shyness makes her appear standoffish at first, but her extreme "noseyness" (which comes from a genuine fascination with people, not malicious gossip) forces her to interact.Hildy is terrified of being the center of attention, but she is obsessed with everyone else's business. She watches the world through a cracked curtain.

Benign Intent: She doesn't want gossip to hurt people; she just wants to know. She treats the neighborhood like a fascinating nature documentary.

The "Mother" Switch: If she senses someone is hurt, hungry, or sad, her shyness vanishes and is replaced by a bossy, caretaking instinct.

The Motherly Switch: She is a closet nurturer. She is "reclusive" because the outside world is too overwhelming, but if someone brings their vulnerability into her safe space, her fear disappears and is replaced by a bossy need to feed them and solve their problems.

Appearance: Age: 74

Core Trait: The Benevolent Observer.

Appearance:

The Glasses (Crucial): Extremely thick, "coke-bottle" lenses that distort her face. They are always sliding down her nose. When she looks directly at you, her pupils are magnified to the size of large marbles or small balls, giving her a look of constant, watery-eyed astonishment.

Build: Short, rotund, and soft. She moves slowly and tends to shuffle.

Attire: Layers of hand-knitted cardigans (usually lavender or sage green) with deep pockets. The pockets are stuffed with tissues, peppermints, and perhaps a small set of binoculars she claims are for "birdwatching."

She’s a very shy lady but extremely curious