Emily was a female Human, the youngest granddaughter of David Gold and Rachel Gilman. As a child, she lived in Florida, but at age seven visited her grandparent's house in New York City during December. She was excited to see snow for the first time, even though it was a rare occurrence in the early part of the month. (SCE eBook: Oaths)

It is not established which of Gold and Gilman's six children was Emily's parent. See also: Gold-Gilman family