Name:
Jeslan Okenseld

Age:
27

Physical Description:
Stocky woman; brown hair, green eyes; rough clothing.

Personality/Attitude:
Extroverted, "mannish." Rough mannerisms off duty; laughs too loud, drinks too much. Flirts outrageously with everyone. ("One night with me an' you'll never go back to sheep." "Hey, Lord Anthelas—congrats on your wedding. Why don't you dump that floozy and shack up with me? I can promise you a fine life of cheap beer and mutton stew, and bacon every sevenday, and real cloth to put over the hay bales to sleep on!")

Brief History:
Parents came from Karse during Tedrel Wars; has a sister who's Gifted & became a Herald. Likes working night guard; hangs out with Alberich some. Helpful with refugees and good with people who're shy about meeting with officials.

Goals in life:
She's found her niche and doesn't have a lot of goals. (She'd like to be guard captain someday.) Would like to be part of a Great Adventure or something like that. If asked about her goals, she'll talk about "defeating an entire troop of invaders" or "bedding the entire Bardic Collegium in one night."

Gifts:
Headblind. Other than that: Great night vision, terrific riding skills, Companions like her. Speaks Karsite and Valdemaran. Best weapon is broadsword; good with knife; does trick work with whips. Okay with crossbow, pathetic with bow. (Tells people the string reminds her of sewing, and she never took to women's work.)

Position:
Haven gate Guard; works nights.

Author's Comments:
Sister could've died in last war effort or mage storm, or could be riding circuit, or could be posted somewhere, or could be around as potential Herald character. Undecided.

Other Details:
Likes being known as the rowdy one—it keeps people from noticing that she's got a sharp eye and a head for secrets. Stronger than she looks. Has occasional lovers, of both genders, but never gets too close to any of them. Wouldn’t mind having kids but gets just as much fulfillment from helping with others' kids. (Kids like her; she's fun.)