The Elves of Christmas: A Mischief Makers Prequel

Memo from the Desk of Mrs. Claus
TOP SECRET: SANTA’S EYES ONLY!!!

Santa, Dear,

I’ve compiled my list of potential candidates for the beta test of our new program. While there are a few…personality concerns, it is my belief that these five charming elves would be perfect candidates for the task. Or, tasks, as it were.

Do read over my recommendations during your afternoon cookie break, and we will discuss tonight while we sip our nightly mug of cider by the fire. 

Candidate Dossier: Nim, Elf, 152 years old
Experience: Has worked in Santa’s Workshop for 50 years. 
Strengths: Well-liked by his fellow Toymakers and recently promoted to Head of Wooden Toys. Loves building. 
Potential areas of concern: Extremely affected by sugar. Is limited to three bottles of Grade A Maple Syrup a day and ONLY 25 candy canes. 
Notes: Nim is easygoing and can diffuse tense situations with humor and subtle flattery.  
Household Assignment Recommendation: Joe and Jake

Candidate Dossier: Lil, House Elf, 131 years old
Experience: Has worked in Mrs. Claus’ Bakery for 25 years. 
Strengths: Whiz with cookies. Constantly coming up with unique ways to create new and interesting flavors.
Potential areas of concern: Tendency to overthink, especially in stressful situations.  
Notes: Lil is organized, fun-loving, and always ready for a laugh.
Household Assignment Recommendation: Issabella and Cheyenne

Candidate Dossier: Smarti, Half-Elf, 175 years old
Experience: Has worked in the Toy Shop nursery caring for the young elflings for 15 years. 
Strengths: Strict rule follower, no nonsense, efficient. 
Potential areas of concern: Smarti can come off as a bit…eager. He is stern and that can often be construed as angry. I was careful in which house I recommended as it will take a strong-willed child who is not easily…frightened.
Notes: Smarti’s relationship with his father is strained. This may influence how he interacts with his assignment’s father. 
Recommended Household Assignment: Eric 

Candidate Dossier: Flaky, Snow Elf, around 120 years old…I think
Experience: Unknown.
Strengths: Unknown.
Potential areas of concern: We found Flaky wandering around in the ‘23 Blizzard. She was lost and confused. I am recommending this bedraggled snow elf based on a gut instinct alone. I hope I am not wrong.
Notes: See above. 
Recommended Household Assignment: Sabine

Candidate Dossier: Pepper, Woodland Sprite, 81 years old
Experience: Brand new to reindeer training. She is friendly and personable. 
Strengths: Enthusiasm galore. Pepper is full of energy and always ready to go, go, go. 
Potential areas of concern: Pepper is full of energy and always ready to go, go, go. 
Notes: While we don’t know much about Pepper’s background, there are rumors that she had a run-in with the Abominable Snowman and barely escaped with her life. 
Recommended Household Assignment: Frannie