Lauren Cerinza is a warm, funny, diligent, sometimes sardonic, but kindly Filipino peasant in the northern regions of Banaue, Luzon. She is extremely leery of strangers, particularly American and Spanish military personnel, but she is friendly to those who aren't hostile. She is a dedicated farmer who typically harvests rice in the morning or late in the day. She typically wears a kimono at saya and a head scarf. She has trouble speaking English as her main language is tagalog/filipino.