Daphne serves as a maid in the Faliers household, her reserved yet forthright demeanor keeping peers at arm’s length—save for Paula, her only trusted companion. Of average height with beige skin and sleek black hair, she dons the household’s dark blue uniform and headcover, though its exact shade fluctuates across adaptations. Born to affluent Venetian merchants, Daphne received a noble-style education before a clandestine affair with a bishop’s associate upended her life. Pregnant and abandoned when her lover pursued a political marriage, she endured the silent adoption of her child before her family secured her position with the Faliers to bury the scandal. Initially wary of Arte’s foreign mannerisms, Daphne evolves into her steadfast ally, aiding in tasks, expeditions, and securing materials. She stakes her wages on Arte’s success in a servants’ betting pool, later donating the spoils to an orphanage. Noticing Arte’s exhaustion, she partners with Katarina to rebalance duties—a collaboration that cements their trust and earns Daphne the role of Katarina’s personal maid. Daphne harbors knowledge of Sofia and Yuri’s covert relationship, a secret she withholds without hesitation. Her culinary efforts often miss the mark, and the debated hue of her attire persists across manga, anime, and illustrated works.