Toriel is a kind monster that acts as a protective mother for the protagonist; she employs tough love on the protagonist as well as Asgore. She cares for children and was excited to be a mother herself.

She enjoys cooking and bakes butterscotch-cinnamon pie as well as her favorite, snail pie.

Toriel has a playful side and loves puns and bad jokes, and she even keeps a journal of puns.