Marlboro Family/Nicotina

Island: Colonies
Realm: Assassins

Nicotina is the youngest of Winston's two siblings. After hearing of her brother Red's wounding in Craigmore, she became ever more insistent that she follow in his footsteps. While Winston, her erstwhile custodian, heartily disagreed, a letter from Sir Red from the front lines in Canock changed his mind. Nico took her savings and hired a handful of bondsmen to guard her on her way to Cagil, to recruit more battle-worthy men. She was off to see her brother at least one last time before he was swallowed by his lust for glory...

Torrance Solacesta, Earl of Vornion, saw potential in the young lass and afforded her the chance to build an estate to help establish his presence among the commoners of the region. Her manor is agrarian, like her brother's, but guests are not typically permitted during her absence, exceptions of course being made for her lord or others of superior station. Primarily her servants raise horses and other livestock to outfit the caravans that frequently pass through.

The woman was on the tall side for her age, but nowhere near towering like the rest of her brothers and cousins. Perpetually optimistic, recent events have introduced doubt and worry into her mind, but she has decided to face those fears rather than cower. Her blonde hair, streaked purple with paste made from crushed berries, is perpetually pulled into a ponytail to keep it out of her eyes. Normally seen in dresses of any color, she almost always wears a long violet cape and a sword at her hip, along with sturdy, expensive boots.

The Violet Capes were her personal guard, so named for their vibrant garb. Light cavalry, they wore little armor and specialize in hit-and-run tactics that emphasize their mobility. Rather than lances, they tended to use swords and maces, as well as the occasional javelin against counter-charges by heavier cavalry. Her captain, Rufus, is all that remains of her unit, kept close as her most trusted bodyguard.

After a self-imposed exile to the Colonies, she took up with the Assassins, becoming a profitable infiltrator. She retired to a life of luxury after amassing a great personal wealth, surrounding herself with many beautiful handmaidens. Rumors abound, but her lips are sealed, and prying eyes tend to be stabbed out by a dagger than hasn't slowed much with age.