"You have my thanks. Billingston is grateful. Now - if you're determined to investigate the mine, do so. But don’t let superstition distract you from real dangers."

Lady Raeleigh Silverbrook is the de facto leader of Billingston, a recently founded village on the edge of old barrow-lands. Originally the organizer of the settlement effort, she now functions as its authoritative voice: commanding, decisive, and unflinching under pressure. She handles the crisis with firm control, offering the party both information and payment if they intervene.

Though she claims to reject superstition and magical nonsense, her answers may leave attentive players questioning whether she is telling the full truth. Lady Silverbrook represents both the order that holds the village together and the obstacles that may stand in the way of uncovering what truly happened.

Physical Description

Lady Silverbrook is a tall, broad-shouldered human woman in her early forties, with neatly braided dark hair and a deeply lined, unsmiling face. Her clothing is practical but tailored, with hints of military formality in her posture and dress. She carries no obvious weapons but speaks with the clipped tone of someone accustomed to being obeyed. Her eyes are sharp, pale grey, and quick to narrow in judgment. Despite the pressures of the siege, she keeps a clean and composed appearance.

Traits and Motivations

Lady Silverbrook values control, order, and rational explanation. She claims to detest superstition and speaks with the authority of someone who believes that logic and leadership can solve most problems. Whether this is sincere or simply a front is unclear; she discourages further inquiry into the origins of the undead, deflecting responsibility and attributing the events to external forces. A closer look may suggest she is protecting the village - or herself - from some uncomfortable truth.

Her motivations seem rooted in leadership and self-preservation, though whether her denial stems from guilt, fear, or disbelief is left to be determined. Players may find her helpful, evasive, or obstructive depending on their approach.