Darcia, a seamstress and farmer's daughter from a poor family, began working at age eleven to earn her dowry. Diligence defines her work ethic, though her quiet nature and limited social interactions lead colleagues to initially perceive her as cold and reserved. Her hands bear blisters from extensive needlework. Beneath her initial shyness, which causes her to become flustered in social situations, lies genuine kindness. This aspect emerges after she befriends Arte. Darcia initially envies Arte's aristocratic background but grows to respect her through witnessing Arte's persistent efforts. This friendship motivates Darcia to learn reading and writing, with Arte becoming her instructor. A pivotal moment occurs when Darcia chooses to fund Arte's literacy lessons using her entire dowry savings, demonstrating loyalty and prioritizing their bond over her personal goal. Later, she actively involves herself in resolving Angelo's family matters concerning his sister Carla. Darcia gathers crucial information about Carla's situation and directly confronts the man who deceived her, showcasing newfound assertiveness and courage. This act solidifies her friendship with Angelo. In the anime adaptation, her backstory, the dowry sacrifice, and involvement with Angelo's family are omitted. Her anime appearances primarily focus on receiving literacy lessons from Arte, lacking the detailed narrative arcs of the manga. Physically, Darcia possesses a light tan complexion and pale green round eyes. Her curly hair is typically tied in a bun with two small forehead locks. She wears a sleeveless dark blue or black kurtle over a full-length white chemise, paired with a waist covering matching the kurtle's color; the manga depicts this waist covering as white. Her story continues through recent manga chapters, indicating her ongoing presence in the narrative.