Miss Eleanor Finch

Role Lady's Maid / Order Informant Nationality British Status alive Age 20

Physical Description

Soft-spoken but observant, with a quiet intelligence behind her blue-grey eyes. Curtsies without lowering her gaze entirely — a balance of deference and confidence that suggests she is used to managing affairs with discretion.

Background

Eleanor Finch was born into service, the daughter of a well-respected governess and a footman with military history. She grew up in the household of a noble family, privy to whispered secrets and the quiet power dynamics of the gentry.

Her mother’s sudden death left her adrift, forcing her into domestic service at a young age. Her keen eye and sharp instincts caught the attention of Lady_Honoria_Lyndhurst, who saw potential beyond simple household duties. Honoria trains her in self-defence, firearms, and information gathering — a complex relationship in which Honoria sees Eleanor as useful but does not coddle her.

Eleanor now serves as both Marina’s maid and a quiet informant for the Order_of_St_Aelfric, using her ability to blend into conversations unnoticed to gather valuable information.

Samuel Finch (Younger Brother)

Once her closest companion, Samuel was sent to a workhouse when their mother died. By the time Eleanor had the means to search for him, he had vanished into the underbelly of London. She occasionally receives whispers of his name among street informants, but the truth remains unknown. She carries a locket containing a faded sketch of him.

Statistics

Skills

• Spot Hidden 75%
• Listen 70%
• Stealth 70%
• Reassure 65%
• Persuade 60%
• Charm 55%
• First Aid 55%
• Art/Craft (Needlework) 50%
• Dodge 50%
• Fast Talk 50%
• Ride (Horse) 50%
• Survival (Urban) 50%
• Fighting (Brawl) 50%
• Library Use 45%
• Natural World 45%
• Pocket Knife 45%
• History 40%
• Climb 40%
• Disguise 40%
• Firearms (Pistol) 40%
• Locksmith 35%
• Navigate 35%
• Throw 35%
• Intimidate 30%
• Accounting 25%
• Medicine 25%
• Occult 25%
• Cthulhu Mythos 05%

Weapons

Equipment

• Well-kept but modest maid’s uniform (tailored well enough for discreet blending in upper society)
• Small sewing kit with a hidden slender blade inside
• Leather journal filled with notes on conversations, unusual observations, and potential secrets
• A set of spare keys (she claims they are for the linen cupboards, but carries more than necessary)
• Concealed pocket pistol, loaded with a single shot, rarely used
• Locket containing a faded sketch of her younger brother Samuel

Roleplaying Eleanor

Quietly intelligent — notices everything, rarely speaks unless necessary. Quick-witted and adaptable, she navigates both high society and the servant quarters, shifting her demeanour as needed. Loyal but cautious — she respects Marina and Honoria but does not trust easily. A survivor’s mentality: she knows the powerful play their games, and it is best to stay ahead of them.

Adept at extracting secrets from servants, gossiping ladies, and drunk gentlemen alike. If trouble arises, Eleanor is often gone before anyone realises she was ever there.

Campaign History

• Summer 1813: Assigned to Marina at Hartwell_House by Mrs_Agnes_Rothwell. Accompanied Marina to Tarryford for the Northlake Ball investigation, ensuring propriety was observed and Marina could move freely without undue remark.

Connections

• Location: Hartwell_House
• Mentor: Lady_Honoria_Lyndhurst
• Supervisor: Mrs_Agnes_Rothwell (housekeeper)
• Primary charge: Marina_Garrick
• Organisation: Order_of_St_Aelfric

Relationships

• Serves Marina Garrick — Assigned as Marina's personal maid at Hartwell House; still deciding how much to trust her
• Mentored by Lady Honoria Lyndhurst — Mentor and protector — recognised Eleanor's sharp mind and brought her into the Order's confidence
• Reports to Mrs Agnes Rothwell — Household supervisor at Hartwell House
• Member of Order of St Aelfric — Quiet informant — uses her position among servants and society to gather intelligence