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Colonel Trestrail
A retired military officer with a passion for fine dining, especially curries.
Core Belief
"The Colonel believes in the importance of tradition, order, and discipline. He also values good food and believes that it should be prepared and enjoyed according to strict standards."
Worldview
The Colonel views the world through a hierarchical lens, where authority and rank are highly valued. He is somewhat resistant to change and prefers the comfort of established customs.
Personality
The Colonel is a somewhat pompous and opinionated man, but he is also knowledgeable and has a discerning palate. He is prone to lecturing and enjoys asserting his authority.
In Their Own Words
"“My congratulations to you on your curry, Colonel Trestrail. You haven't followed the English fashion of flavouring a curry by emptying the pepper-pot into the dish?”"
"“Conservative! On the contrary, I--that is, my husband--always votes for Progressive candidates at every election. I have, moreover, a theory that we might reform our diet radically, as well as all other institutions; but before I expound this, I should like to say a few words on the waste of wholesome food which goes on. For instance, I went for a walk in the woods yesterday afternoon, where I came upon a vast quantity of fungi which our ignorant middle classes would pronounce to be poisonous, but which I--in common with every child of the intelligent working-man educated in a board school where botany is properly taught--knew to be good for food.”"
"“If Mrs. Sinclair has set her heart on this interesting experiment. You may as well consent at once, Marchesa, and teach us how to cook, and--what may be a harder task--to teach us to eat what other aspirants may have cooked.”"
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