Greta Ironspoon

Greta Ironspoon is a stalwart presence in the bustling kitchens of Dwarrowdwelf, a seasoned cook whose years of experience lend both skill and stability to every meal prepared. Though she is not the head cook, Greta is often looked to as a reliable mentor and steady hand by the younger kitchen staff. In her late fifties, her fiery red hair is usually tied back in a practical bun, though a few stray curls escape to frame her weathered, freckled face. Her sharp green eyes gleam with a mix of no-nonsense pragmatism and a secret fondness for those she works alongside.
  Greta’s specialties lie in crafting hearty, comforting dishes—rich stews simmered with layers of flavor, dense breads baked to perfection, and spiced preserves that carry the warmth of home. She takes great pride in the simple pleasures of good food, and her booming laughter often rings through the stone halls, lightening the hard work of the kitchen.
  Her hands are rough and strong from decades of kneading dough and chopping wood, but they move with surprising delicacy when tending delicate spices or plating a meal. She wears a thick leather apron patched in several places from years of use, embroidered with small symbols of hearth and home—tokens she says bring good luck to the kitchen.
  Though her demeanor can be gruff, those who know her well understand that beneath her tough exterior lies a heart generous to a fault. Greta is known for slipping extra portions to the needy, especially the young and hungry among the stronghold’s residents. She is fiercely loyal to the kitchen team and deeply respectful of the head cook’s authority, always ready to lend a hand or share her hard-earned wisdom.
  Outside the kitchen, Greta is often found tending a small herb garden by the stronghold’s kitchens, coaxing life from the soil with the same care she gives her cooking. It is said that her stews carry a touch of magic—not the arcane kind, but the comforting kind that warms the soul on the coldest nights.