Espresso Cookie and Madeleine Cookie

Espresso Cookie is a Cookie of average height and thin build with thickish legs. His color palette overall is very dark, moody, and brown, with even the lightest values present being warm mid-tones, and his shape language largely consists of sharp triangles with some circular complements. At his base, his dough is a rich, dark sienna color while his smug eye is outlined with thick, long lashes in a Van Dyke brown. Espresso Cookie's iris takes a dull dusty rose color and lies beneath a sharp pupil, that being indicative of his Coffee Tribe origins and rendering his inner eye to overall resemble a coffee bean. Only the mage's left eye is ever visible with the other being hidden under hair. His thin eyebrows are lifted in amusement and his black smile is slight and confident. Additionally, he wears oversized glasses of metallic white gold whose lenses each resemble a coffee cup as seen from above.

Espresso Cookie's hair is straight and colored in violet-toned ebony at its base. Its style is quite complex: most notably, a single large, curled bang swoops across the right of his face, completely enveloping his eye and coming to nearly his chin. It ends in a point away from his face and is peppered with mostly subtle highlights: from the outside to the inside, two are thick and warm tungsten, one is thin and black, and the final lines the inner edge of the hair in a creamy beige and ends in a prominent swirl at the top of his head. The rest of his hair is tightly combed back into curled tufts which radiate from the sides of his head. The back of his hair sports a large swirl similar to that on his bangs which radiates out from his scalp. Though much of its length is lofted into the hair, Espresso Cookie's hair is long enough to be styled into a ponytail.

Espresso Cookie is a serious, smug, and intellectual perfectionist, and does things with absolute precision. He speaks in a formal and calm accent and is often brief with his words, to the point of rudeness. His facial expression generally defaults to a composed and confident smile, but there are instances where he doesn’t bother hiding his displeasure or exhaustion (such as when faced with a preventable failure or Madeleine Cookie's running mouth). Despite this, he is capable of being polite in his conversations with other Cookies, and takes interest in their actions, such as when he asked to read a report on Alchemist Cookie's reagents. Due to his status as a well-respected mage, he has great pride in his expertise and Coffee Magic, though he remains open to outside suggestions as long as they are constructive. In his work, Espresso Cookie is highly meticulous and observant, refusing to allow any margin of error. According to Latte Cookie, he hates co-research projects, which may extend to all tasks requiring cooperation; in the quest for the Soul Jam, he chose to separate from Madeleine Cookie instead of working together with him. However, he is still capable of teaming up if the situation demands; him carrying Madeleine Cookie back to the kingdom after both were injured during the Couldn't Care Less... And Yet Story shows his true colors as someone honorable and good at heart despite his personal distaste for his teammate.

As a perfectionist, Espresso Cookie expects much both from others and himself. His workaholic attitude, combined with the fact he is quite literally made of coffee, usually keeps him awake for days, which frequently results in eventual fatigue. He’s dedicated to perfecting Coffee Magic to the point of self-neglect, and intentionally drives students away from his class at the Parfaedia Institute so that he can spend more time on his research. Some students apply to his classes regardless, prompting Espresso Cookie to demand that they prove their dedication to the study before he will even acknowledge them. If he accepts them, he shows appreciation for their genuine efforts, commending their skills without hesitation. Espresso Cookie is of the same race as the Coffee Tribe of the Dark Cacao Kingdom, but hails from the same culture-rich Republic as Madeleine Cookie, the Crème Republic. Currently, it is unclear how he or his predecessors traveled there from the main continent. While Espresso Cookie's physical attributes and ingredients render him incredibly similar to the Coffee people, his lifestyle, activities, fashion, and so on almost seem to directly contrast against what is known to be typical of that culture. One possibility is that he was born in the Tribe's village and left at some point, or that he was born to other Coffee Tribe members who left the Tribe's village to live in the Republic.

Espresso Cookie despises Light Magic, which fuels part of his initial annoyance towards Madeleine Cookie. The social divide in the Crème Republic between the Upper City—the affluent district which worships the light, and the Lower City, Espresso Cookie's less wealthy hometown—is likely a factor

Espresso Cookie is Head Icon Madeleine Cookie's begrudging co-worker, being assigned to work with him in a mission to find "a treasure of legends past". Considering Espresso Cookie's preexisting disdain for Light Magic and the Republic's religious structure, he was bound to disfavor the pious paladin Madeleine Cookie. The latter's grating arrogance, however, pushed what could have been a simple difference in ideals to a thorough fount of annoyance and acridness in the mage. Espresso Cookie is unabashedly critical of Madeleine Cookie's beliefs and actions, sometimes even losing his cool out of passion when countering the other's daily drivel. As a result, Espresso Cookie would often much rather avoid the paladin entirely. Madeleine Cookie, meanwhile, hardly understands or even acknowledges Espresso Cookie's scorn, which inevitably infuriates the spellcaster further. In spite of Espresso Cookie's best efforts, fate dictated that the two meet again in the Couldn't Care Less... And Yet Story. In this tale, Espresso Cookie expectedly avoids Madeleine Cookie for being "too conspicuous" and "spouting nonsense" while helping Kingdom Cookies construct a theater like those of the Republic. However, Madeleine Cookie's willingness to support his colleague in a related battle later on and even support his injured self on the way to safety instills Espresso Cookie with the slightest, tiniest bit of respect for his teammate. Espresso Cookie returns the favor and advocates for the paladin's wounds to be dressed before his own, indicating this newfound appreciation.

Presently, Espresso Cookie still harbors irritation towards and deep disagreement with Madeleine Cookie, but it is clear through his more amenable attitude in Cookie Odyssey that he tolerates the Knight Commander—if only just enough to not ignore him entirely anymore.

Madeleine Cookie is a slightly taller-than-average Cookie with a sturdy physique. He has pale yellow dough, vista blue eyes, and white eyelashes and eyebrows that contrast with his skin tone. His platinum blond hair falls to his shins and is kept straight and neat through a rigorous hair routine.

Madeleine Cookie wears a royal blue cape that falls down to his legs and a set of pale shining armor. He carries a large shield in the shape and color of a madeleine, with a blue three-pointed gem on the top of it. The shield is almost as tall as he is, and its surface is a smooth, shiny white and gold. On his head, Madeleine Cookie wears a diadem with a blue gem on a House Madeleine insignia on its front, and two wing-shaped head decorations on its sides.

Madeleine Cookie is exceedingly proud of his high social status, handsome looks, and great abilities, never wasting an opportunity to boast and rarely talking about much else. He feels particular honor towards his status as a Knight Commander chosen by the Divine Light, something he places his complete faith in and follows diligently. Confident and noble to the point of being inspirational to many, Madeleine Cookie has a fittingly pristine reputation in his motherland of the Crème Republic; being respected at worst and avidly followed at best, he is always sure to pay forward any adoration he receives. This reputation is undoubtedly warranted, as Madeleine Cookie is fully capable of keeping his promises and has displayed his competence in battle against the Cookies in White Masks.

Even considering his grandeur, Madeleine Cookie is far from being purely narcissistic. He displays a great deal of respect towards his peers and superiors, as shown when allowing GingerBrave, Wildberry Cookie, and Crunchy Chip Cookie to stay in House Madeleine with his family during the trio's mission in the Republic. He understands hierarchy well and pays due respect to those above him—such as Clotted Cream Cookie and the Convocation of Elders—while taking responsibility for those below him by readily aiding the needy. Well-intentioned and dutiful, Madeleine Cookie does not take his position for granted, rather simply having a high dose of self-esteem.

Madeleine Cookie is Espresso Cookie's enthusiastic co-worker, being assigned to work with him in a mission to find "a treasure of legends past." The Knight Commander's arrogant personality, egotism, and constant boasting tend to frustrate his companion, often resulting in minor, one-sided disputes to which Madeleine Cookie appears confused or oblivious—in this way, Espresso Cookie is Madeleine Cookie's one true dissident, his seeming disdain for the paladin sharply contrasting the general Crème Republic's opinion of him. Despite their conflicting interactions and personalities, Madeleine Cookie genuinely cares for his associate, going as far as to consider him a friend; this is exemplified in Couldn't Care Less... And Yet, in which Madeleine Cookie supports Espresso Cookie in battle and later leads him, battered and bruised, to safety regardless of the scorn the other throws at him and regardless of his own injuries. Additionally, the friendship is not unequal, as Espresso Cookie himself builds mild trust and begrudging acknowledgment towards Madeleine Cookie over the course of their relation.

According to Espresso Cookie's loading screen trivia, "Coffee Magic is difficult to master but can be an instrument of great power in skilled hands." A previous loading screen blurb referencing him states, "If you ever get to know Espresso Cookie better, you'll see that he's very particular about his outfits!" This trivia has since been patched out of the game for reasons unknown. In Espresso Cookie's gacha background, there is a street sign that seems to say "DESPRESS 7". While it's not entirely clear what this is meant to mean, "DESPRESS 7" may be indicating a particular street address wherever the background takes place. Espresso Cookie's gacha background features an accidental remnant of its development: a texture which holds a legible stock photo watermark, specifically that of the company 123RF. In Episode 3 of An Oath Lit by Beacons, Eclair Cookie refers to Espresso Cookie as "Professor" and states that Espresso Cookie's office was right next to his. Head Icon Latte Cookie and Espresso Cookie once worked together as research partners. Latte Cookie regards him as an old friend, and her "Care for a Latte?" Skill is visibly similar to Espresso Cookie's "Grinding Skill". In spite of this, Espresso Cookie still noticeably despises the combination of milk and coffee. He is only seen drinking a latte in Chapter 2 of Cookie Odyssey when there is no other option for coffee available.According to Almond Cookie's Case Files, Espresso Cookie dyes his hair. This information is dubious, however, as Coffee Tribe Cookies are known to have naturally multicolored hair. Additionally, another Cookie in the dyed hair case file, Dark Choco Cookie, is confirmed to have been born with his hair streaks. In the game's first splash screen and some official artworks, Espresso Cookie is seen floating above the ground, showing his ability to use his magic to float above the ground. There are also observations that his in-game sprite slightly hovers whenever he activates his Grinding Skill

According to his unique loading screen flavor text, "Madeleine Cookie excels at swinging his sword to heroic music with his cape fluttering in the wind." Madeleine Cookie hails from the culture-rich Crème Republic. He is the son of Grand Madeleine Cookie and has three aunts. According to his aunts, Madeleine Cookie has a sweet tooth and wouldn't eat anything if it wasn't sugary as a child. They also mention that he used to kick the blanket away when napping as a baby. In the Halloween Commotion Costume Set Story, Strawberry Crepe Cookie analyzed Madeleine Cookie's dough and found "the most ridiculous amount of narcissism" alongside a considerable amount of light energy.

Madeleine Cookie and Espresso Cookie should stick to their character