Noble - Bitter and displaced concubine - Sister Anastasia

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Played by Anthony Hersey in the Throne of Fire campaign.

Concept: The Sisterhood concubine of the former Duke, and mother to his daughter.

Character Name: Anastasia

Background: Sister Anastasia had lived her life almost entirely within the Sisterhood, until the Mahdi's bloodline seemed lost. The Matriarchy sent her to be the concubine of House Kordova, to bear children in a renewed breeding program. Once the new Duke came to power, she became a curiosity in the court, kept around for her role as mother of Selene, the prior Duke's only child.

Lifpaths: Noble Born, Aaliyah, Virgo, Libra, Sister, Sister, Concubine, Concubine, Courtier, Courtier

Age: 46

Stats: Pe B6, Wi B6, Ag B6, Sp B6, Po B4, Fo B5

Attributes: Re B6, Ste B7, He B6, MW B10, Hes 4, Res B3, Cir B3, Ancestry B7

PTGS: Su B3, Li B5, Mi B7, Se B8, Tr B9, Mo B10

Skills: Literacy B5, Observation B5, Etiquette B6, Sisterhood Etiquette B5, Persuasion B6, Falsehood B5, Soothing Platitudes B5, History B4, Hand Speech B5, Psychology B6, Trance B5, Noble-wise B4, Ugly Truth B5, Command B4, Linguistics B5, Instruction B4, Doctrine-wise B4, Religious History B4, Poisons-wise B5, Seduction B5, Fashion-wise B4, Obscure History B4, Child-rearing B5, Ancestry-wise B4, Court Gossip-wise B4, Baliset B4, Ballroom Dance B3

Gear: Clothes, Finery, SQ Arms (stilettos, weighted sleeves, etc.) a couple doses of salt, baliset and accessories, poison dog

Property: luxury quarters (20 points)

Affiliations: The Sisterhood (2D)

Reputations: Held in contempt by the Duke (1D infamous w/ the Noble Court)

Relationships: Selene, her daughter (10 pts as "bodyguard')

Traits: Ancestry, Salt Addicted, Your Grace, Secretive, Simhanada Trained, Graceful, Charming, Ear for Voices, Poised, Iron Will, Omphalic Focus, Cynical, Perfect Pitch, Light Sleeper, Beautiful, Rapier Wit, Thick Skinned, Alert

Notes: Social skills are rooted off of Ancestry

Beliefs: The House of Alexander must not be allowed to fail. Selene's life is more important than any other. Only the “Mahdi” is more deluded than his followers.

Instincts: Always dress for the occasion. Always register a new target before the real fray. Never take no for an answer.