Unfrosted Strawberry PopTart, Private Detective
Emily's unfrosted surface shimmers faintly in the right light—a mark of her untamed, authentic nature. Her signature red fedora, earned during the Great Sugar Rush case, is adorned with pins from airline crews she's befriended over the years (often with the help of carefully chosen artisanal chocolates and premium spirits). When she's not solving mysteries, Emily runs a cybersecurity consulting business from her coastal cottage in Bayside Haven, fueled by an endless supply of sugar-free Red Bull and an unwavering commitment to justice.
Signature Style: Black dinner jackets, practical trousers (much to her grandmother's dismay), and that iconic fedora
Favorite
Drinks: Sugar-free Red Bull (for daily consumption), Grand Mayan Ultra Aged tequila (for special occasions), Marqués de Casa Noble (for really special occasions)
Notable Skills: Pattern recognition, digital forensics, an uncanny ability to charm airline staff with artisanal chocolates, and an increasingly sophisticated palate for premium añejo tequilas.
Unfrosted Snickerdoodle, Musician & Musical Detective
Juno's natural cinnamon essence gives her an intuitive connection to music that borders on the mystical. She can find melodies in everything from coffee shop conversations to centuries-old coded messages. Her viral jingle "TPF! TPF! Not trademarked yet!" launched an international career, but she's just as happy performing at their local coastal café or helping Emily decode musical ciphers. Her refined palate for spirits developed alongside her musical sophistication—she's the one who taught Emily the proper way to appreciate fine tequila, turning what was once just Emily's drink of choice into a shared passion for discovering exceptional expressions.
Signature Style: Cinnamon-colored dresses, understated elegance, and whatever guitar happens to be handy
Favorite Drinks: Premium coffee (a taste developed during their Costa Rican adventure), Herradura Ultra Añejo tequila, Casa del Sol Añejo (for flights)
Notable Skills: Musical pattern recognition, performance, an uncanny ability to see connections others miss, and the talent for finding the perfect tequila to match any mood or occasion
Raspberry PopTart, Estate Manager & Childhood Friend
Emily's oldest friend and partner in the legendary Great Sprinkle Disaster of 2007. Dawn manages the ancient Crustshaw family estate in Ireland with the perfect balance of British efficiency and warm hospitality. Her raspberry frosting contrasts beautifully with her naturally unfrosted edges—a heritage that connects her to both worlds. She's also developed an appreciation for Emily and Juno's tequila collection, particularly during late-night sessions decoding family mysteries.
Signature Style: Professional estate management attire with subtle raspberry accents
Notable Skills: Diplomatic navigation of family politics, historical research, keeping Emily grounded, and knowing exactly when to break out the good tequila for important conversations
Frosted Strawberry PopTart Matriarch, Keeper of Family Secrets
The formidable head of the Crustshaw family, whose perfectly maintained frosting and imperious manner earned her the nickname "Cruella" among those who know her well. Beneath her intimidating exterior lies a PopTart who has spent decades protecting family truths she thought were too dangerous to reveal—until Emily proved her wrong. Her surprising appreciation for Emily and Juno's tequila collection led to some of the family's most honest conversations over glasses of Marqués de Casa Noble in the estate's private study.
Signature Style: Traditional Irish harvest formal wear, impeccable frosting, and an air of authority that can silence a room
Character Arc: From feared matriarch to trusted ally in the pursuit of historical truth—with a newfound appreciation for premium aged spirits and granddaughter bonding
Unfrosted Blueberry PopTart, Florist & Former Flame
The successful owner of Floral Escapes, a chain of flower shops in Popolis. Andi brings an artist's eye to everything she touches, from creating arrangements that tell stories to surviving syndicate conspiracies. Her British heritage and statement earrings make her unforgettable, as does her history with Emily—a relationship that evolved into a cherished friendship. She has excellent taste in both flowers and spirits, often sending Emily bottles of rare añejos to celebrate solved cases.
Signature Style: Show-stopping fashion choices, statement earrings, and an artist's eye for beauty
Notable Skills: Floral design, business management, maintaining graceful relationships with ex-partners, and an uncanny ability to find discontinued tequila expressions that Emily thought were lost forever
Legal Notice: The Unfrosted Files is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual PopTarts, living or preserved, is purely coincidental. No breakfast pastries were harmed in the making of these stories. Tequila consumption by fictional characters should not be taken as product endorsement, though Emily and Juno's taste is notably excellent.