“We’re neighbors, mostly. And very good friends.”

_{– Marshal about his and Percy’s relation to the Browns in Chapter 4: The Picnic}

Marshal Goodwin

Biographical information

Age: 34 years Birthday: August 3rd, 1879 Profession: Carpenter Location: Chamberfield, MH

Physical description

Coat color: Lilac Coat length: Short Eye color: Caramel Height: Short Outfit: Brown vest and cap

Chapters

Make Mine Melodies (mentioned) • The Picnic

Marshal is a plump, well-mustached carpenter and neighbor of the Brown family. He resides in Chamberfield, having moved there after meeting his partner, Percy Eaton. Occasionally, the two watch Carlos, the son of Percy’s friend Maribelle. He owns a Saint Bernard named Boris.

Gallery

Trivia

• He and Percy were inspired by the children’s book characters, Frog and Toad.
• He and Percy might have been cut from the story entirely despite their presence in more chapters early in development. They were retained partly for Percy’s interaction with Abigail.

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