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.
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
Connections
People
Commanded by
- Mrs Agnes Rothwell NPC neutralHousehold supervisor at Hartwell House
Mentored by
- Lady Honoria Lyndhurst NPC warmRecognised Eleanor's sharp mind and brought her into the Order's confidence; trains her in self-defence, firearms, and information gathering1 session: The Beginning
Serves
- Marina Garrick Player character warmAssigned as Marina's personal maid at Hartwell House; still deciding how much to trust her1 session: The Beginning
Organisations
Member of
- Order of St Aelfric Faction neutralQuiet informant — uses her position among servants and society to gather intelligence1 session: The Beginning