all about tiana
Intro Post—read more to learn about tiana powell!
Character Information
Tiana Powell is a savvy, sensible twenty-four-year-old woman who aims to open her own restaurant in Redwood Hollow. She may not have the money for it yet, but every day she works hard as a cook and waitress to improve her craft and eventually reach her dream. Her passions are cooking, baking, and poetry (reading it, not writing it). Her life may seem quite singular, considering her all-consuming pursuit of a distant goal, but Tiana finds joy in places you may not expect. One such unexpected joy is her friendship with rich socialite Charlotte La Bouff. Another is Tiana’s pet rabbit, Doris, who Tiana makes sure to pet fondly every morning before work.
Tiana is hardworking to a fault. Many of her peers have tried in vain to turn Tiana from her work for a single night. She’s missed new movies, potential dates, and even her own birthday party that she herself organized for the sake of her jobs. Does Tiana just love cooking that much? Well, yes and no—she adores cooking, but more than that, she values effort for the sake of a worthy goal. This doesn’t mean she would have disliked those new movies or potential dates. Rather, Tiana has become comfortable—perhaps too comfortable—with sacrifice. Her father and mother raised her with kindness and respect, so kindness and respect are what she gives to others. Those who overly burden others, however, will see a sterner side of Tiana.
Some in Redwood Hollow are well-off, but Tiana is not. She has never lived that lifestyle, despite her close friendship with Charlotte, so aspects of a comfortable life will strike her as strange. Furthermore, her father died when she was a child, so Tiana may come across as sentimental during certain moments (on her father’s birthday, for example). Finally, Tiana is a determined person but has little actual experience in a lot of areas (athletics, romance, and social media, to name a few). She will not dazzle if she enters these arenas for the first time, so be warned.
Wanted Connections
a fellow cook—Tiana loves to talk shop with other chefs, whether amateur or pro. If your character loves to cook for friends and family or even just likes baking cookies, Tiana would appreciate a chat with you!
a fellow poetry fan—Poetry is something that brings Tiana happiness. If you love poets like Langston Hughes (Tiana’s favorite) or E.E. Cummings, hit Tiana up!
a romantic connection—Tiana is unique in that she is so intensely focused on work, to the exclusion of other things in life. This makes any chemistry she has with another person more slow-burn, with an emphasis on tension. Let me know if you’re interested in giving this a try!
Wanted Plots
road trip—Tiana has no interest in leaving Redwood Hollow, but her dream vacation, if she were to ever take one, is a “road trip” of sorts—going from one side of town to the other over the course of a week, discovering shops and restaurants along the way. She would love a handful of girls to accompany her…in the event she ever takes a work vacation, that is.
animal lovers needed—When Tiana’s pet rabbit Doris stops eating, Tiana needs to figure out what the problem is. But, more importantly, she craves the comfort of fellow pet owners who know how it feels to have a sick pet.
new hobby—Tiana’s life is very mundane. This would change with a new hobby, be it knitting or gaming. Though Tiana doesn’t have much free time, she would actually love to learn something new from a more seasoned hobbyist.
Taken Connections
best friend forever—Charlotte La Bouff is Tiana’s closest friend, her greatest confidant, her shoulder to cry on. The friends have been inseparable for years now, and Tiana is grateful to Charlotte for everything she’s done, big or small.
i know you’re trouble—Tiana may not know very much about Naveen Maldonia, but she’s convinced that he’s the most arrogant man she’s ever met. She is sure that he feels very little empathy for people like her. This angers her.
Other
Wanted Character: Cabell Facilier—Tiana and Facilier have a fascinating dynamic in The Princess and the Frog, and I would love to see them clash over their very different values.
Wanted Bio: Moana of Motunui—Tiana and Moana would understand one another’s pursuit of a lofty dream. I can see the two becoming good friends.
