Rita Kruger co-manages the "Stiffed Cat" tavern with her husband, Kenneth Kruger. She acts as an adoptive aunt to Latina, the demon girl rescued and adopted by adventurer Dale. Rita’s personality merges calmness with a cheeky edge; she routinely preempts customer discount requests without prompting, even when none are asked. She first identified Latina’s inherent diligence, politeness, and eagerness to learn. This leads Rita to frequently admonish Dale about Latina’s inevitable maturation beyond childhood, a prospect that often unsettles him. She consistently advocates for assigning Latina gradual challenges to build independence. Initially surprised by customer requests for Latina to serve orders after observing the girl proactively clear dishes, Rita progressively entrusts her with more duties, becoming Latina’s primary role model. Later, Rita becomes pregnant and bears a son. During her pregnancy, Latina gifts her protective charms intended to ensure safe childbirth and ongoing prosperity.