Gillian



Gilly's mother taught her daughter in the ways of animal handling and housewifery as you may expect but Gilly rebelled. At the age of eleven she ran away after after some years surviving alone she was found and adopted by an elderly mercenary who found it fun to train the girl in the various skills he possessed. It was this adoptive father who got her the job working for Scarlet. After years of rebuffing arrogant and thugish mercenaries, drunks and their ilk Will Scarlet was a dramatic change and one Gilly's heart wasn't prepared for. For the first time in over a decade she began to rethink her views against love and marraige. Among Scarlet's "men" she stands out in a number of ways. Her gender, scars, slow drinking (as not to encourage the other men) and skill in more than just fighting since she also knows how to tend to the horses, ensure payments are made fairly, treat the injured and recognise other mercenary groups.

Details
As one of the key members of Will Scarlets mercenary band Gilly is often found either near them or by the side of their leader. She isn't a leader but she manages their wages (and that of much of the covenant) so is treated with some respect, despite the occasional ribbing. Her other duties include keeping an eye on the docs patients when he is busy.

Notably Features: Her scar and the adoring looks she gives Will.

Fun fact: She knows the names and backgrounds of Will's 'Chosen Men' better than he does.

Greatest Fear: Will dying.

Born: 1167 Height: 5'6" Weight: 130lbs

Characteristics
Intelligence +0, Perception +1, Strength +0, Stamina +2, Presence -2, Communication +0, Dexterity +2, Quickness +2

Virtues
Enduring Constitution, Puissant: Single Weapon, Warrior

Flaws
Ability Block (Other Languages), Disfigured, Obsessed (Will Scarlet)

Personality Traits
Brave +3, Loyal +2, Determined +3

Typical Gear
Metal Scale, Heater Shield, Shortsword, Bow, Badly drawn sketches of herself and Will. Cavalry Horse.

Languages
English 5 (Warrior terms)

Abilities
Animal Handling (Horses) 3, Athletics (In group) 2, Awareness (Keeping Watch) 3, Bargain (Work) 2, Chirurgy (Binding Wounds) 3, Concentration (Her duties) 1, Folk Ken ('Men') 2, Hunt (Tracking) 2, Profession: Apothecary (Poisons) 1, Profession: Mercenary (Recognising Groups) 3, Ride (Uneven Terrain) 2, Stealth (Natural Areas) 1, Survival (Forests) 3, Etiquette (Nobility) 1, Bow (Bow) 4, Single Weapon (Using a Shield) 4+2.

Area Lores: Nottingham Lore (People) 2, Yorkshire Lore (Geography) 2, Lincolnshire Lore (Geography) 1

Opinions on Others
Will Scarlet - Dreamy.. I mean, a great man, leader and warrior. He is a bit silly when it comes to girls unfortunately, terrible taste. Plus there is his furry little problem, but I stood by him with that and will continue to do so. Essel - She is willing to support my hope of being with Will, what more could I ask for? We could even be friends. Will has a liking for her but she is pretty so that isn't a surprise. I'm sorry I mildly poisoned her but that is in the past and forgotten. She wished me luck with Will when we said our farewells. I'll miss her, not something I expected to ever say of wielder of magic. Arianwen - Hard to figure out. Rian - Just how I'd expect a mage. Distant but smart enough to keep his head down. He must have been powerful or why else would he have been targetted? Silk - Not one to really trust it seems. Totally clueless in his opinions of love since he was totally wrong in what he was sure Essel was doing with Will. Alistair - Another of Will's band that we found in the holy lands. He talks a lof of stuff but is reliable. Goose Fayre proved I'm still top. Alistair was one of the bravest I've met. I'll miss our duels and dearly hope Tessora is able to put his spirit to rest. Osanna - Don't know her well but I recognise the bandit markings on her gear. Giles "Old "Iron Fist" Giles" Cooper - He doesn't seem to know when to quit. Something we have in common. Oskar - He is young and has odd fascinations but seems reliable. That makes it all the stranger that he is apparently Silks apprentice. Hamlet - I ran away from home to avoid farm animals... I don't mind the 'singing' however. Lady Tessora of Artois - Birth has its priviledges but she isn't one to let that define her. Even if I had her chances in life I don't think I could accomplish all she has. I have complete faith that she will be the one to let Alistair and all the others on that dread battlefield to rest. Evelyn - So damn pretty and worse, she is oblivious to it.. I wish Will would have let me take a swing at her, though I might well have just embarassed myself. It would probably take a pike to open her mind anyway.

Story
One of the first of 'Chosen Men' to volunteer to follow Will and join Sagehollow.

1190 At first she got to know those at the Covenant while keeping close to Will.
 * Spring ~ Exposure: Bargain 2xp

Her first task was accompanying Will and others in escorting two of the magi to another covenant. A dull task made more difficult by Will shifting. While he was tied up to guard the group he escaped and the search for him led almost everyone to be captured by the giant. While she would not have entirely objected to living out a life trapped with Will she joined the escape plan. In order to distract the giant until nightfall however they had to put on some displays, which included her and Will playing out a duel. During the escape she stayed at Will's side with the two being the last to cross the muddied river where they were attacked by two giant crayfish. When Will recklessly made the jump across she valiantly followed suit. Later in the journey she was deceived by Silk into thinking that Will and the maga Essel were growing close leading her to slip some 'supplement ingrediants' into their drinks to spoil their night, though Silk remains the only one aware of this. The truth was that Essel had realised Gillian's love and after a travelling conversation the two became friends with Essel planning to help match the clearly destined pair, even as Will continued to spend evenings with local women in places they pass.
 * Summer ~ 10 Adventure Xp: Folk Ken 5xp, Profession: Apothecary 5xp

She remembers the other main tasks she has done for the covenant less as they were without Will. At the Trials at Normanston she was with the group keeping watch over them. More recently when Arianwen made her attempt to deceive the local nobility into granting her Assart Rights Gillian was there and even wore one of the maga's dresses to try her hand at 'civilised conversation'. Surprised at the Lord's friendly attitude towards her and the other 'lowborns' she quite enjoyed playing the part and only wished Will could have seen her dressed up.
 * Autumn ~ 9 Adventure Xp: Stealth 5xp, Folk Ken 4xp


 * Winter ~ Exposure: Bargain 2xp

1191 Gilly accompanied Arianwen in the cover of a noblewoman to meet Ser William Peveral in the hope of gaining assart rites. This was an unusual situation for her but thankfully the lord was more relaxed than anyone expected even if Guy of Gisborne interupted things to shoot down her attempt.
 * Spring ~ 6 Adventure Xp: Etiquette 5xp, Folk Ken 1xp


 * Summer ~ Exposure: Bargain 2xp

Gilly was one of a group to attend the Nottingham Goose Fayre but kept herself away from most of the fuss regarding the animals herself. She enjoyed watching the various events however even if some of the locals proved troublesome. In the archery contest she proved reliable but unimpressive. The melee was different as she proved victorius though each win was hard fought, lengthy and tiresome. This caught the eye of a fellow competitor named Luke though his lies about nobility spoiled his chances a little, though the possibility of using him to make Will jealous crossed her mind.
 * Autumn ~ 7 Adventure XP: Single Weapon 5xp, Folk Ken 2xp


 * Winter ~ Exposure: Bargain 2xp

1192 Will, Gilly and Alistair led the Chosen Men (along with Evelyn and Tessora) into investigating the Gresham Barrows on Evelyn's behalf. The trek into the regio was difficult but Gilly proved her worth against the challenges. Before reaching their goal a ghostly battleground rose up around most of the men who all fought bravely but the undying and unending foes were a dire challenge. Gilly was fortunate in her defence but Alistair and several of the Men were not so lucky. Their spirits joining the ongoing battle. Frustrated and upset Gilly attempted to swing a punch at Evelyn (a rare occasion as Gilly swore off unarmed brawling when she started her training) but Will restrained her. Even so, the fallout from the expedition was enough for Will to decide it was time to return east and try to end his curse for good.. Having said a eulogy for Alistair, Gilly of course was one of the first to volunteer to go with him.
 * Spring ~ Exposure: Bargain 2xp
 * Summer ~ Exposure: Bargain 2xp
 * Autumn ~ 8 Adventure Xp: Single Weapon 5xp, Athletics 3xp