Kestrel Family/Kureshtal

Lady Kureshtal is the Royal Treasurer of Wetham.

Description

Kureshtal is the prettiest of the sisters, and she knows it. She is short, slight of build, and does not resemble a warrior at all. She is quick to laugh, quick to anger, and quick to tears. She has a short attention span and fidgets often. She hates the desert and enjoys standing outside during thunderstorms. She often wears blue or green, but her favorite color is purple. She changes her hairstyle often.

Hulaferd

Kureshtal has fallen in love with the region of Hulaferd. She has served as countess there on two occasions and is well respected by the people there.

She had a large estate in the region she calls home, although war and duties often keep her from it. The gardens are the most impressive part of the estate. She loves flowers of all kinds and has devoted much of her personal wealth into importing rare and beautiful varieties. Her favorite flower was planted for her as a gift by her closest friend.

Guilds

The church of Via of Filiolus has been founded in Wetham and Kureshtal is an avid member. She does not really have a relgious nature, but hopes (and prays) the church will help with the war effort and keep regions in better shape. She built a temple in Hulaferd and has earned the rank of Elder within the church.

She is also a Master Moneylender in the guild Usurers Anonymous. The point of the guild is to help create profit for the members, but it is little used.

The Family

The Family barely noticed when Lady Kureshtal left home, they always knew she would. They were happy with her choice to live in the peaceful realm of Wetham, for it seemed a fitting choice for her. However, when the recent war has turned her so blood thirsty, they were concerned for her sanity for a while and tried to get her to return home. Lately she has been more cheerful, and they are less worried about her. They are glad for her success in Wetham, but wish she would stop asking for so much money.

History

She grew up in the desert of Atamara and would often disappear into the sands, seeking to be alone with her camel and her thoughts. When she grew older her family pressured her with responsibilities and duties, so she slipped away on ship to Colonies. She has joined the peaceful realm of Wetham, for she did not desire battle, only solitude.

She spent her early career doing civil work in Hulaferd and the contact with simple commoners has shaped her views on life. She pledged her service to the people there, but was unsure of her role. She has fought the undead, helped to put out a fire in a granary, and arrested several suspected rebels.

She had hoped the peaceful country life would last forever, but Hulaferd was surprise attacked by the Assassins. She was twice wounded defending the town and there was an assassination attempt on the count of Hulaferd. She swore revenge. Then the they killed off the last of her original troop, a brave warrior who had come with her from the desert. As she was burying him, she was stabbed twice by an assassin. She was left alive, not as a kindness, but as a message of hate. The wounds healed, but not the anger. It has moved beyond simple revenge, she will not rest until the assassins are defeated.

Due to her faithful service to the region, she was named Countess of Hulaferd. This strengthened her resolve to protect the people who live there. The assassin threat must be ended before the town will be safe. She will see to it.

Kureshtal was greatly impressed by Hadubrand, who revolted with his region from the Assassins to Wetham. She feels he placed great trust in them in doing so, and they let him down when the region was taken back during a badly timed rebellion. He was captured while defending Hulaferd and deported to the Far East. He had a mission he was set on, and she has taken it up in his stead. She hopes to see him again.

Hulaferd was briefly taken over by the Assassins. During the take over she was captured by the enemy. Their Judge let her sit in a cell for a few days before taking her money and setting her free. He gave her a personal invitation, so she challenged him to a duel, which he refused. She is holding on to the invitation to use at another point in time. After a second trip to the assassin dungeon she began to consider Innocent a friend, if a slightly insane one. Now after many letters they are really quite close. This unlikely event, however, has not changed her hatred of the realm.

Kureshtal has been appointed Royal Treasurer of Wetham. She is not one to sit around counting coins or food storage, but the job needed to be filled. She has set servants to fill most of the daily tasks so she can remain with the army.

Kureshtal has stepped down as Countess of Hulaferd so she can focus her energy on banking. She also hopes to use the extra time to track down a secret cookie stash left by one of Wetham's former kings. She has also used the extra time to work more on her garden, which is her pride and joy.

Troops:

Kure's Surprise: Dedicated set of infantry more used to police work than battle. Killed by the Assassins.
Kure's Vengeance: Infantry chosen for their abilities and their desire to kill Assassins. Died defending Hulaferd.
Kure's Anger: Cheap infantry bought with family money. Left as militia in Hulaferd.
Kure's Wrath: Decent infantry paid from the royal treasury. Left as militia in Hulaferd.