Marta Tidywell

Marta Tidywell ran a successful inn for 20 years before a competitor burned it down through arson. She lost her business, savings, and livelihood. Too old to start over in the cutthroat industry, she came to the Academy seeking simple work and rose to Head of Housekeeping through dedication. She has worked here for 12 years.

As Head of Housekeeping, Marta manages the housekeeping staff with efficiency and compassion. She runs a tight ship but is firm but fair, defending her staff fiercely. Students respect her authority.

Personality

Marta is efficient and motherly, with no-nonsense approach to cleanliness. She has a soft spot for homesick students and believes that clean space helps clear the mind. Her philosophy: "You can't control chaos outside, but you can control whether your room is tidy."

• Ran successful inn for 20 years before competitor burned it down
• Lost business and livelihood, came to Academy seeking purpose
• Rose to Head of Housekeeping through dedication
• Efficient, motherly, runs tight ship with compassion
• No-nonsense about cleanliness
• Soft spot for homesick students
• Believes clean space helps clear mind
• Defends her staff fiercely
• Students respect her authority