Elizabeth Moretti
History
Early Life
Betty grew up in Butcher Creek to the upper hill Butchers (not to be confused with the lower hill Butchers) where she spent her life fishing, darning and whiling away the long days. Caring for her sick mother and alcoholic father took up much of what was left of her time with little help from her brother Gideon, much to Betty's consternation. While fishing one day Betty met Edwin Braithwaite. Unlike many other outsiders, Edwin stayed to speak with Betty and returned time and again. The two formed a friendship and the young and isolated Betty quickly developed feelings for the strange and interesting young man from the outside world who showed her the attention she lacked in her life. Edwin would buy Betty her first pair of shoes and her first horse which she named Jerky. Edwin confided in her that he was hiding out near the Creek as he was wanted by the law and there was a good chance that one day he would be held accountable for his crimes and face execution. Betty's fears of losing her new and only friend came to fruition when Edwin failed to return and she returned to her days of housework, fishing and sitting on her porch, watching the goings on of the residents of the Creek and the passing of the train that brought with it the hints of the outside world that she longed to see.
After a series of thefts in the Creek which had seen to much of her stores of food and many of her personal items being stolen, Betty decided to head for the nearby mining town of Annesburg to report the crimes. Just outside of town Betty was viciously attacked by a cougar and though surviving the attack she fell unconscious shortly after. When Betty awoke she found herself looking up at the face of who she believed to be an angel. It would transpire that this "angel" was in fact one Amadeo Moretti who had found and saved her and it was not in heaven that she lay but the city of Saint Denis. What could have been a tragic day in the life of Elizabeth Butcher turned out to be one that would change her life forever.
Events in Saint's Crossing
Betty and Amadeo's relationship would continue to grow with Amadeo visiting Betty often after their first encounter and it was clear that the two shared affections for each other. Betty's mother would die of her illness not long after and with her father mostly drunk or absent Betty saw little left holding her to the Creek. With Amadeo's encouragement she made her way to Saint Denis to start her new life. Amadeo helped Betty during her early days in the city and arranged for a job for her working in the Blue Pearl which was run by his close friend Perlie Duckworth. Initially distrustful and wary of Betty due to the stereotypes of those from Butcher Creek, Perlie would soon grow fond of Betty who would begin to look to Perlie not only as a boss but a father figure of sorts.
It soon became apparent to Betty that Amadeo was more than just the businessman that he had initially portrayed himself as though a life in Butcher Creek had taught her not to ask questions when it came to some of the more illegal activities that those around her engaged in. Betty would go on to see the DiCenzo mansion and meet many others of the family including the DiCenzo brothers themselves. The life she now found herself in was very far removed from the one she had led before.
After many months within the city, Betty had settled into her new life, becoming a regular and well known performer at the Artist's Guild or places such as the Casino boat. She had made friends within the city and the DiCenzos had for the most part begun to accept her. Despite the unwanted attentions of a number of less reputable individuals, Betty's new life was a happy one and with Amadeo's proposal she looked forward to soon being able to call herself Betty Moretti.
Character
Personality
Betty is a generally friendly and happy person with a penchant for superstitious beliefs. Having spent much of her life in Butcher Creek her manners can come across as unrefined to some but most people who get to know her soon learn that she has a kind and honest soul.
Appearance
Betty has green eyes and blonde hair. Since moving to Saint Denis she has become something of a fashion enthusiast with a number of outfits for different occasions.
Relationships
Betty is engaged to Amadeo Moretti
Trivia
- Betty believes to have once seen the Devil while walking home.
- Betty owns a lucky bird. The waxwing survived a house which was struck by lightning. Seeing how lucky the bird must be, she immediately shot and killed it and now keeps it on her person for good luck.
- Betty is a talented musician and singer, often performing at the Artist's Guild.
- Betty once took down the Wallaby Kid in disguise with nothing but a cleaver.
- Betty is an avid train enthusiast often seen riding the trains and questioning the conductors on the specifics of the locomotive and its wagons.