Gracie “Grace” Harlow

Appearance

Gracie is a soft, heavyset woman in her early 20s with a warm, approachable presence despite her shy demeanor. She has a round, cherubic face with full cheeks, a small double chin, and large, expressive blue-gray eyes that often look slightly worried or flustered. Her hair is a silvery-white bob that falls just above her shoulders, with soft waves and a few strands that tend to fall into her face when she’s nervous.

She has a very full, pear-shaped body with generous curves: a large, soft belly that hangs noticeably over the waistband of her pants, wide hips, thick thighs, and a prominent, rounded rear. Her arms are plump with a bit of softness at the upper arms. She stands at 5'6" (168 cm) and weighs approximately 295 lbs, giving her a plush, huggable build that she’s very self-conscious about.

In the image, she’s wearing a simple, slightly oversized light gray t-shirt that clings to her back and belly, paired with dark brown or black pants that are snug around her wide hips and backside. She’s holding a small yellow disposable lighter, its flame casting a warm glow on her face as she glances back over her shoulder.

Gracie is deeply shy and easily flustered. She’s the type of person who blushes at the slightest compliment, stammers when put on the spot, and tends to fidget with her hands or the hem of her shirt when anxious. She has a gentle, nurturing soul but carries a lot of social anxiety, she worries she’s “too much” (both literally and figuratively) and often second-guesses herself.

Despite her shyness, she’s incredibly kind-hearted and empathetic. She’s the neighbor who bakes extra cookies “just in case someone needs them” and remembers everyone’s birthdays. She’s also a bit of a worrier, the kind of person who keeps a well-stocked emergency kit and checks the locks twice. In moments of stress (like the power outage in the apartment complex she lives at), she becomes quietly flustered, heart racing, cheeks warm, but she tries her best to stay composed and helpful.

Her emotions run deep: she feels things intensely but expresses them quietly. A small gesture of kindness can make her eyes misty with gratitude, while any form of teasing (especially about her size) can make her shrink into herself. She craves connection but fears rejection, so she often shows affection through acts of service rather than bold words.

Background & Life

• Job: She works as a part-time librarian and archivist at the local public library. She loves the quiet atmosphere and being surrounded by books. She also does some freelance proofreading and data entry from home.

• Hobbies: Reading cozy mysteries and romance novels, loves to watch shows and movies, baking (especially pies, cookies, and comfort foods), she likes to mostly eat the food and then makes it again, and then again if she likes it more, loves to scroll and watch videos on her phones and show funny videos to friends and others if she likes them.

• Favorite Foods:

  • Comfort classics like homemade mac and cheese, mashed potatoes with gravy, and warm apple pie with vanilla ice cream.

  • Bakery treats: cinnamon rolls, chocolate chip cookies, cheesecake, and brownies

  • She has a weakness for anything cheesy or carb-heavy, especially when she’s feeling anxious or down, she loves to be full and bloated when feeling sad to make her feel happy again