Covenfolk
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Covenfolk
- Amin, the Beekeper. Reports directly to Stephen.
- Arieh ben Ezrah, Litha's former laboratory assistant. Now retired.
His wife:
- Pelia, maid for the South Tower, serving both Collem and Julissa. Shy; grows ever lovelier as she ages.
- One daughter, married to Ethan ben Herschel
- One son, married to Zelde bat Sholem
- Pelia, maid for the South Tower, serving both Collem and Julissa. Shy; grows ever lovelier as she ages.
- Eli, the Bookbinder. Unorthodox beliefs, has taken a woman for an apprentice. (Miriam bat Sholem)
- Ethan ben Herschel, overseer of the field workers. Slight of build, but competent leader.
His wife:
- Bereleyn bat Arieh, the baker. Prettiest girl among the covenfolk; known to create pastries that can lift one's mood, and known for her lovely singing voice.
Their children:
- Elior ben Ethan
- Erez ben Ethan
- Eidel bat Ethan
- Bereleyn bat Arieh, the baker. Prettiest girl among the covenfolk; known to create pastries that can lift one's mood, and known for her lovely singing voice.
Their children:
- John, the Brewmaster. Speaks halting English. Reclusive.
- Ilana, maid for the North Tower. Pelia's younger sister. The two are refugees from London. Lovely widow; rather bossy.
- Jens of Roskilde, the Danish architect. His skill in carpentry and his knowledge of engineering make him one of the finest architects in the Isles.
His wife:
- Sarit bat Sholem, the seamstress. Meek and gentle, devout, pretty. Second eldest of Sholem and Rivka. Caused a major scandal when she married a Gentile... but she *really* wanted to be married, and there weren't enough Jewish men.
- Josef ben Gavrel, the Autocrat.
His wife:
- Naomi, the Scribe; Josef's wife, mother to Shmuel and Daniel.
Their children:
- Samuel ben Yosef, Julissa's former Apprentice.
- Daniel ben Yosef, the Pageboy.
- Naomi, the Scribe; Josef's wife, mother to Shmuel and Daniel.
Their children:
- Lieber ben Arieh, the tailor. Has a way with the ladies, being incredibly handsome. Fiercely protective of his younger sister.
His wife:
- Zelde bat Sholem, the tomboy. Fifth daughter of Sholem and Rivka. Well-known for being a good swimmer, spends altogether too much time outdoors; Apprenticed to Tobias to become a cobbler. Took over as Covenant Cobbler after Tobias' retirement. Has defied expectations of spinsterhood thanks to Yentl.
- Marike, buxom, plump German woman who serves as the pastry chef; cooks primarily for the magi.
- Maude, daughter of Parsifal the Redcap.
- Mercy, an English woman who tends to the needs of the magi on Shabbat and during holidays.
- Ruth, the Shepherdess. Known to have Animal Ken; friend to the magical Corgis that inhabit the covenant.
- Shlomo ben Idan, the Butcher. Heavily muscled, soft spoken.
His wife:
- Raziela, the aspiring chef. Fourth daughter of Sholem and Rivka. Enjoys cooking under her mother's tutelage.
- Sholem ben Tevye, the milkman. Somewhat poor despite owning two cows of his own, being father of eight children .
His wife:
- Rivka, head chef overseeing meals for the covenfolk at large. Sholem's wife. Overweight, loud-mouthed gossip with a heart of gold.
Their children:
- Mariam, apprentice bookbinder under Eli. "Unmarriable" spinster due to her horse-like face and stubborn insistence on pursuing a man's profession.
- Sarit, married to Jens of Roskilde the architect
- Elishiva the bookworm --
- Raziela, married to Shlomo ben Idan the butcher
- Zelde, married to Lieber ben Arieh the tailor
- Freyde, the Pagegirl. As Daniel's best friend, she has taken up some duties as a messenger.
- Avieh, the No-Longer Youngest.
- Ari ben Sholem, the Baby.
- Rivka, head chef overseeing meals for the covenfolk at large. Sholem's wife. Overweight, loud-mouthed gossip with a heart of gold.
Their children:
- Stephen, the Moorish Butler. Born in slavery to Spanish parents, before being purchased and given freedom.
- Tobias ben Yorah, the Cobbler.
His wife:
- Deborah, the Seamstress, one of several among covenfolk. Goes well with her husband's trade. Their children:
- Miriam, the henmaid. Keep chickens and harvests eggs for covenfolk. Moderately attractive; not too bright, though.
- Yoav, the archer. Is completely uninterested in following his father's footsteps, necessitating taking an apprentice. Huge disappointment to his father.
- Deborah, the Seamstress, one of several among covenfolk. Goes well with her husband's trade. Their children:
- Thomas, the Tutor.
- Yentl, the covenant matchmaker. Widowed.
Turb
- Rolf. An expert sharpshooter, known for being the most intelligent in the turb, though he tends to rub people the wrong way.
- Int +3, Per +5, Str +2, Sta +1, Pre -3, Com -2, Dex 0, Luk 0
- Warrior, Sharp Eyes, Puissant Bows, Covenant Upbringing, Social Handicap, Nocturnal.
- Bows 8 (6 +2), Single Weapon 4, Ride 3, Athletics 2, Swim 2, Artes Liberales 2, Philosophiae 2. Speaks English (5) and Latin (4).
- Krunkt, Aulus' shield grog. A big, burly man whose imposing appearance belies his gentle and approachable nature.
- Lives just north of the covenant in his own house, where he and a roommate tend to a herd of pigs (they are the pork supplier for the Mercer House).
- Int +1, Per 0, Str +3, Sta +4, Pre 0, Com 0, Dex +3, Luk 0.
- Warrior, Large, Tough, No Sense of Direction, Covenant Upbringing, Driven (to cook).
- Single Weapon 6, Ride 1, Athletics 4, Swim 3, Profession Chef (specialty: gourmet meals) 5. Speaks Catalan (Spanish) 5, English 4, Latin 4.
- Libke. A bright young girl known for her sharp tongue and sharper axe.
- Int 0, Per -2, Str +2, Sta +2, Pre 0, Com -3, Dex +4, Luk +2.
- Puissant Single Weapon, Educated (Hebrew), Warrior, Outsider.
- Single Weapon (axe and shield) 8 (6+2), Bows 2, Athletics 2, Swim 2, Artes Liberales 2. Speaks Judeo-German (5), Hebrew (4).
- Marcus, the Turb Captain. A retired soldier who now makes his living as a trainer.
- Int -1, Per +1, Str +2, Sta +1, Pre -2, Com +2, Dex +2, Luk 0
- Warrior, Good Teacher, Weakness: redheads, No sense of direction
- Teaching 4 (single weapon), Single Weapon 8 (axe and shield), Great Weapon 7 (lochaber axe), Bows 6 (Welsh longbow), Brawl 5 (dodge). Speaks English (5) and Latin (3), Leadership (3)
- Sara, Julissa's former Shield Grog. Marcus' wife; she is easily recognizable by her bright red hair and freckles.
- Int 0, Per +1, Str +2, Sta +2, Pre 0, Com -3, Dex +4, Luk 0
- Lightning Reflexes, Great Dexterity, Incomprehensible, Animal Companion
- Single Weapon (longsword and shield) 6, Ride 5. Speaks English (5) and Latin (3).
- Paul of Liverpool. Former shield grog to Justen. Now guards the Vyrnwy dock.
- Int 0, Per -2, Str +1, Sta +2, Com +3, Pre +2, Dex +2, Luk 0
- Plays the shawm and rebec, sings, and writes songs.
- Enchanting Music, Puissant Music, Free Expression, Lost Love, Driven, Motion Sickness.
- Single Weapon (axe and shield) 5, Ride 3, Music 5(+2), Enchanting Music 3. Speaks English (5) and Latin (3).
- George of Liverpool. Former shield grog to Aislinn. Now guards the Vyrnwy dock.
- Int +1, Per +3, Str 0, Sta +1, Com +3, Pre +1, Dex +3, Luk 0.
- Plays the crwth and gittern, also sings.
- Puissant Music, Sharp Ears, Lightning Reflexes, Humble, Nocturnal, No Sense of Direction.
- Single Weapon (mace and shield) 5, Ride 4, Music 6(+2). Speaks English (5) and Latin (3).
- John of Liverpool. Former shield grog to Litha. Now guards the Severn dock.
- Int -2, Per -2, Str +2, Sta +2, Com +2, Pre +1, Dex +2, Luk 0.
- Sings, plays the panpipes and ocarina, writes songs.
- Enchanting Music, Warrior, Puissant Enchanting Music, Weakness: Women, Weakness: Alcohol, Weakness: Opium.
- Single Weapon (shortsword and shield) 5, Ride 3, Music 4, Enchanting Music 5(+2). Speaks English (5) and Latin (3).
- Richard of Liverpool. Former shield grog to Maribus. Now guards the Severn dock.
- Int -2, Per 0, Str +2, Sta +3, Com +1, Pre -1, Dex +1, Luk 0.
- Plays the Pipe and Tabor, the bodhran, and other percussion instruments.
- Warrior, Large, Tough, Outsider:Jew.
- Single Weapon (mace and shield) 6, Ride 3, Music 3. Speaks English (5), Hebrew (4), and Latin (3).
- Elsabet. Archer, huntress. Known to be Jewish.
- Int 0, Per +2, Str +2, Sta 0, Com -3, Pre +1, Dex +3, Luk 0.
- Warrior, Puissant Single Weapon, Educated, Outsider.
- Bows (English longbow) 5, Single Weapon (mace and shield) 4 (+2), Awareness 3, Hunt 3. Speaks English (5), Hebrew (3), and Latin (2).
- Jarrod. Archer, hunter. Nominally Christian.
- Int -2, Per +3, Str +2, Sta +2, Pre -2, Com 0, Dex +1, Luk 0.
- Warrior, Puissant Bows, Ability Block: Academic, Humble.
- Bows (Welsh longbow) 5 (+2), Single Weapon (shortsword and shield) 3, Ride 2, Awareness 4, Hunt 2. Speaks Welsh (5) and Middle English (3).
- Edward. Big, dumb, and ugly. Moderately capable in battle, but virtually useless except as brute labour. Turb members have bets as to whether he'll reach the age of 30 or if he'll accidentally kill himself somehow. Too stupid to learn latin to communicate with the magi. Nickname: "Special" Ed.
- Int -3, Per -1, Str +5, Sta +4, Pre -2, Com -2, Dex +0, Lck -2
- Custos, Large, Tough, Simple-Minded, Afflicted Tongue, Ability Block: Academics
- Athletics (running) 3, Awareness (alertness) 1, Brawl (fists) 3, Speak Middle English 5, Stealth (woods) 2, Swim (underwater) 2, Bows (english longbow) 3, Great Weapon (warhammer) 5, Single Weapon (axe) 4