Catalina, alternately known as Katarina, is the sole daughter of Venice's noble Falier family during the Renaissance. Shipped to a countryside villa shortly after birth, she grew up under the care of her wet nurse Buona alongside Buona's son Gimo. Catalina forged profound bonds with them, embracing Buona as her true mother and Gimo as her brother. At six years old, a reminder that her biological mother Sofia was her parent provoked violent rejection from Catalina. This was swiftly followed by Buona's fatal illness, forcing Catalina's abrupt return to Venice – a separation leaving enduring trauma. In Venice, Catalina endured psychological neglect. Her father Marco openly resented her as a financial burden, while her mother Sofia found connecting impossible after their years apart. This neglect fueled deep loneliness and resentment towards noble society. Her uncle Yuri became her primary emotional refuge, permitting regular visits to his home where she pursued her passion for cooking. She channeled her emotions into culinary creativity, frequently hosting banquets at his residence. Catalina projected a cold, rebellious facade, deliberately flouting noble etiquette. Though well-versed in manners, she rejected customs emphasizing class distinctions between nobles and commoners. Her stubbornness drove multiple etiquette tutors away. When Arte arrived as her new tutor, Catalina met her with hostility – feigning sleep during lessons and maintaining a distant, bratty attitude, masking vulnerability and deep distrust of authority. Her development stemmed from her evolving bond with Arte. Initially resistant, Catalina gradually opened up as Arte persistently engaged her interests, especially cooking. She confessed to secret midnight cookbook readings and her forbidden dream of becoming a chef, discouraged by her status-obsessed parents. Shared culinary activities built trust, leading to warmer interactions and collaborative cooking. This trust empowered Arte to advocate for Catalina's aspirations with Sofia, facilitating their reconciliation. Catalina's journey culminates in reconciling with Sofia, who acknowledges her neglect and supports her daughter's culinary passion. Catalina possesses pale skin, waist-length curly blonde hair often parted to the sides, and sea-green eyes. She wears a chemise with elbow-length sleeves beneath a sleeveless orange embroidered robe, accessorized with the customary Venetian noble girl's lenza headband.