The Witchs Bakery characters drive both the emotional narrative and the daily management loop of Sunny Lab's cozy Paris-based adventure RPG. Playing as Lunne, a newly arrived witch baker, you interact with an eccentric cast of Parisian locals, magical beings, and clients burdened by suppressed emotions known as Regrets. Each personality connects directly to the game's core systems: serving baked treats in the morning, exploring city districts in the evening, and diving into mental labyrinths called Heart Palaces to heal emotional distress.
The Core Bakery Team: Lunne and Orio
The narrative centers on the partnership between Lunne and her magical companion Orio as they establish their bakery, Le Croissant de Lune, in Montmartre.
Lunne Mirabel
Lunne is a cheerful, newly graduated witch who relocates from Angoulême to Paris to run her own shop. Character design devlogs by Sunny Lab and artist Gvanaka reveal that her appearance directly reflects her dual identity as a baker and a witch:
- Visual Design: Lunne sports a signature bread-shaped braid, a tall witch hat adorned with a crescent croissant, a sailor top, a long skirt, starry socks, and casual high-top sneakers.
- Magic Affinity: She is attuned to the Voice of Heart (Heart Witch). Unlike elemental or cosmic casters, Lunne specializes in emotional empathy. She can perceive invisible spirits called Regrets that latch onto distressed humans, and she can dive into a client's Heart Palace to guide personified feelings back to the Heart's Cradle.
Orio
Orio is Lunne's loyal companion, business partner, and kitchen assistant:
- Species and Identity: Orio is a Metamorph (morph) and uses they/them pronouns. While morphs can take varied shapes, Orio maintains a squishy, slightly transparent pink feline silhouette wearing a tiny hat.
- Bakery Function: Orio handles the automated production line inside the bakery. They knead and bake breads, viennoiseries, and pastries on the kitchen counter while Lunne manages dough preparation and counter service.
- Kitchen Interactions: During baking mini-games, Orio transforms into tools like heated pots and ovens. If Lunne misplaces or clears an incorrect order from her three inventory slots, Orio eats the discarded pastry. However, as baking continues, the kitchen counter gets messy; Lunne must clean it periodically to keep Orio working at full speed.
Mentors and Apprentices in Passage Verdeau
Beyond Montmartre, Lunne frequently visits Passage Verdeau to purchase magical supplies and bond with members of the wider magical community.
Ghaldari
Ghaldari is a 139-year-old magical scholar and the proprietor of Dans la Toile (In the Web), an antique and curiosity shop hidden behind an alley veil:
- Species: He belongs to the Aranea Humana (Spider Human or Tissetoile/Star-Weaver), a long-lived species possessing above-average intellect and natural web-spinning capabilities. He features multiple eyes, arms holding teacups of Fujian white tea, and patterned clothing balancing academic eccentricity with scholarly comfort.
- Role in the Story: Ghaldari served as Lunne and Orio's former teacher at the magical Academy from middle school through high school. He operates under the Voice of Cosmos, granting him foresight into destiny and spacetime laws.
- Shop Offerings: Early in the campaign, Lunne visits Ghaldari to purchase her essential Bottomless Bag for 10€ (or 10.50€), along with lore books such as The Three Voices of Magic that increase research points across emotional branches. Ghaldari is accompanied by Twinkles, glowing mischievous star spirits invisible to regular humans.
Mirembe
Mirembe is an energetic 13-year-old apprentice currently training under Ghaldari's strict supervision:
- Magic Affinity: Despite her age, Mirembe is a Void-type elemental witch (Voice of Elements). Void magic is noted by in-game lore as exceptionally rare and difficult to master.
- Personality and Hobbies: Spirited, hyperactive, and chaotic, she often gets assigned tedious copying tasks by Ghaldari for breaking curiosities. She rides a skateboard broom, follows superhero comics from the Wonder Comic Universe (WCU), and aspires to join the law enforcement organization IRMA after graduation.
- Hangout Activities: Mirembe is one of Lunne's earliest social companions, readily accepting invites to watch movies like Captain Canada at the local cinema or dine at Parisian bistros.
Parisian Clients and Neighborhood Allies
As Lunne's bakery gains traction, local residents stop by for breakfast goods, triggering personal story arcs and Heart Dives.
Estelle Berger
Estelle Berger is a prominent client introduced in Chapter 2, heading the Paris branch of Brilliance Consulting, an accounting and financial engineering firm:
- Character Design: Estelle is an elegant professional with a sleek bob cut, tailored white pants, a pastel top, gold jewelry, and a manual wheelchair. The developer devlog notes that her design deliberately emphasizes shades of blue, corresponding to the chapter's dominant emotion: Sadness.
- Bakery Encounter: When visiting the bakery, Estelle cannot initially enter due to the shop's front step. Orio conjures a magical access ramp to welcome her inside. After eating a pain au chocolat that triggers a sudden emotional release, she offers her business card to help with accounting and financial engineering.
- Heart Palace Arc: Estelle carries a massive Regret manifestation. During Lunne's multi-tier Heart Dives into Estelle's oceanic labyrinth, Lunne uncovers memories surrounding Estelle's corporate promotion, societal expectations, suppressed career dissatisfaction, and unfinished emotional ties regarding visits to her grandmother.
Raphael
Raphael is an employee at Brilliance Consulting who works at the reception desk:
- Role: Having joined Brilliance at the same time as Estelle seven years prior, Raphael manages scheduling and assists visitors entering the fourth-floor corporate suite.
Judith Tessier
Judith is an antique and home-furnishing store owner located in Passage Verdeau:
- Role: Judith opened her store over 30 years ago with her husband. She supplies Lunne with bakery decor, display counters, wall art, lamps, and welcome boards spanning Art Nouveau, Fantasy, and Versailles themes.
- Emotional Encounter: In Chapter 1, Judith carries a hovering Regret spirit. After eating one of Lunne's magical croissants, she undergoes an emotional release, allowing her to process buried grief while providing Lunne with interior decoration leads.
Henri Martin
Henri Martin (Monsieur Martin) is an elderly neighborhood resident and the proprietor of the cinema across the street:
- Role: Henri purchased his movie theater in 1985 and has operated it for four decades. He stops by Lunne's bakery on her moving day for a fresh baguette to accompany his midnight coffee.
- Activities: Henri welcomes Lunne to his cinema, where she can spend evening leisure time watching parody film screenings, such as Captain Canada, Quiet Hill, and Grave of the Butterflies, to build social bonds.
Extended Family and Upcoming Story Figures
Official development logs from Sunny Lab outline additional characters who appear as the story chapters progress:
- Mawuli: Introduced as Mirembe's 19-year-old older brother. He is a modern content creator and streamer sporting contemporary streetwear, layered accessories, and his own branded channel logo. Mawuli crosses paths with Lunne to help build online popularity for Le Croissant de Lune.
- Mille-Lieux: Introduced in Chapter 3, Mille-Lieux is a dedicated reporter who investigates The Aside (the magical realm). She is also revealed to be the mother of both Mawuli and Mirembe.
- Kei Takeuchi: Introduced in Chapter 4, Kei is a former Michelin-starred French-Japanese chef whose storyline centers on processing and resolving the emotion of Anger.
- Daniel: A side character featured in community discussions regarding specific weekday bakery visits.
Character Roster and Magic Voice Overview
The following table summarizes the confirmed character roles, species, and affinities based on game data and developer notes:
| Character | Species / Origin | Magic Voice / Affinity | Primary Role / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunne Mirabel | Human Mage (Angoulême) | Voice of Heart (Emotions & Dreams) | Protagonist; Baker at Le Croissant de Lune |
| Orio | Metamorph (Morph) | Kitchen & Transmutation Magic | Baking Assistant; Kitchen Co-manager |
| Ghaldari | Aranea Humana (Tissetoile) | Voice of Cosmos (Spacetime & Destiny) | Mentor; Shopkeeper at Dans la Toile |
| Mirembe | Human Mage | Voice of Elements (Void Type) | Magic Apprentice; Younger Sister to Mawuli |
| Mawuli | Human | Non-Mage | 19-year-old Streamer; Mirembe's Brother |
| Mille-Lieux | Human | Journalist | Reporter in The Aside; Mother to Mawuli & Mirembe |
| Estelle Berger | Human | Non-Mage | Head Consultant at Brilliance; Chapter 2 Client |
| Judith Tessier | Human | Non-Mage | Decorator & Shop Owner in Passage Verdeau |
| Henri Martin | Human | Non-Mage | Neighbor; Cinema Owner (Operating since 1985) |
| Kei Takeuchi | Human | Culinary Professional | Former Michelin-Starred Chef; Chapter 4 Client |
| Raphael | Human | Corporate Staff | Client Coordinator at Brilliance Consulting |
How Relationship Progression Works
Building bonds with the cast is tied directly to the daily calendar:
- Morning Bakery Orders: Customers arrive with varying patience meters. Serving clients who carry a Regret triggers a Heart Dive minigame. Certain customer variants—such as indecisive patrons who alter orders mid-line or impatient patrons who deplete waiting meters—award companion experience and tips upon quick service.
- Evening Outings: After closing the bakery at 18:00, Lunne can explore different Parisian districts. Players can initiate one main social activity per day:
- Inviting friends to local bistros for comfort meals.
- Attending film screenings at Monsieur Martin's theater.
- Gifting special antiques purchased from Ghaldari to shop owners like Judith Tessier.
- Contact App Tracking: Relationship progress is monitored via Lunne's in-game smartphone. Hitting higher heart thresholds triggers personal texts and unlocks private conversational prompts.
- Energy Management: Engaging in evening events or prolonged late-night baking consumes energy. Lunne must balance social outings with resting at Montmartre park benches or sleeping early to prevent burnout states the following morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many characters can you romance in The Witch's Bakery?
Official Steam announcement updates specifically address romance pathing for key figures such as Estelle Berger. Full romance branch criteria and restrictions depend on choices made during chapter events and Heart Dives.
Who is Orio in The Witch's Bakery?
Orio is Lunne's companion, a pink, shapeshifting Metamorph (morph) who uses they/them pronouns. Orio manages the baking counter, morphs into cooking utensils, and consumes excess inventory items to boost production speed.
What are the three voices of magic mentioned by the characters?
In-game books outline three foundational voices of magic:
- Voice of Heart: Governs feelings, subconscious thought, and Heart Palaces (wielded by Lunne).
- Voice of Cosmos: Encompasses physical laws, spacetime, and foresight (wielded by Ghaldari).
- Voice of Elements: Covers physical states of matter, energy, and rare elements like Void (wielded by Mirembe).
How do you unlock new character conversations?
Characters gain relationship points through completed orders, gifts, and evening invitations. When an NPC is ready to confide personal information, an exclamation point appears above their head or via text notifications on Lunne's phone.
