Dassa was born in Oatbarton to Magnolia (Maggie) and Salvin Boggins, but moved to Hobbiton when she was a child. She grew up living in the burrow next to Gaffer Gamgee, from whom she got her love of farming. From her mother, she learned to cook and sew, as well as to play music. She is the oldest of 5 siblings, the others being, from oldest to youngest: Salvilin, Seggra, Atty, and Gerardia.  Atty now lives with their gammer in Staddle, taking care of the farm for the aging hobbit.  

Dassa met the love of her life, Silon, at the Green Dragon Inn one friday evening, and the two were wed in the Oldfurlong neighborhood this past June. The two of them now live in Oatbarton, where they moved to be close to Silon's cousin Breona Twilburr.  She's always willing to lend a hand, and to make a friend, even if they aren't hobbits.  She has a very trusting, friendly nature, as has considerable difficulty saying "no" to requests for help.