Jo March (JOH MAR-ch)

A Literary Firebrand

Josephine March (a.k.a. Jo)

Josephine “Jo” March was born in Concord, Massachusetts, into a modest but intellectually rich household. From a young age, she displayed fierce independence, a passion for literature, and a resistance to traditional gender roles. While her sisters leaned toward domestic ideals, Jo yearned for adventure, knowledge, and authorship. Her semi-autobiographical early publications gained attention in Boston’s progressive literary circles. As she matured, Jo moved abroad—first to New York, then to Paris—engaging with writers, reformers, and political thinkers. Though initially hesitant to align with any one cause, she found herself drawn to women’s education, anti-slavery activism, and the growing global movement for equity. She published under male pseudonyms and later under her own name, becoming a sharp critic of imperialism and rigid gender norms. Her rising influence brought her to the attention of quiet organizations looking for thinkers and communicators who could bridge the worlds of intellect and action. It was in London, during a writer’s conference, that Jo was approached by Dorothea Brooke—another reformist thinker—who recognized in Jo not just talent, but fire. This marked the beginning of her entry into the League.

League Member Note
Dates Active in League: 1870-1883
Jo joined the League in 1870, initially as a communications specialist and diplomatic courier. But it quickly became clear that her courage, quick wit, and ability to speak truth to power made her far more than a messenger. She handled missions involving press manipulation, coded literary transmissions, and counter-propaganda. Her partnership with Dorothea Brooke became one of the most productive (and quietly legendary) pairings in the League’s history. While Dorothea offered diplomacy and philosophical grounding, Jo brought fire and adaptability. Together, they brokered peace between feuding supernatural enclaves, discredited a shadow-publisher of enchanted misinformation, and mentored younger female League recruits in subversive arts like rhetoric, disguise, and field publication. Though she officially left the League in 1883, Jo continued to assist on covert operations as a literary figurehead and press contact. Her post-League life included founding underground presses for banned authors, hosting League-aligned salons in London, and eventually retiring to a small flat in Bloomsbury where she and Dorothea continued to shape the future through their words and presence.
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Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Jo kept lean and agile, more out of habit than vanity. Years of travel on foot, train, and horseback gave her stamina. She often paced while writing and claimed her best ideas came while moving.

Facial Features

Expressive and sharp-eyed, with strong cheekbones and slightly crooked teeth that made her smile all the more memorable. Her hair was usually tied back in a no-nonsense bun unless she forgot

Special abilities

Master of subtext, coded writing, and persuasive rhetoric. Could disarm opponents—literal or ideological—with a few barbed words. An expert in rapid disguise and improvisation.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Second of four sisters, Jo grew up in a loving but financially constrained family. Her relationship with societal expectations was always combative, and she fought to be taken seriously long before it was fashionable to do so.

Sexuality

Partnered with Dorothea Brooke. Known for deep, often fiercely loyal connections with women.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Jo was driven by justice, freedom of thought, and the deep belief that stories could change lives. Her League membership was simply another way to protect truth and challenge the status quo.

Likes & Dislikes

Loved: Inky fingers, thunderstorms, clever banter, and travel.
Disliked: Corsets, hypocrisy, and being told to “sit still.”

Virtues & Personality perks

Brilliant, principled, loyal, and endlessly curious. A natural mentor and storyteller, with courage that often surprised even hardened League veterans.

Vices & Personality flaws

Impulsive, blunt, and sometimes too quick to judge. Her temper could flare in the face of condescension, and she was known to go rogue when she felt the mission’s ethics were being compromised.

Representation & Legacy

Jo is remembered as one of the League’s most uncompromising voices. Her writing, both fictional and operational, influenced generations. She is often cited in modern League texts as a symbol of moral clarity in action.

Social

Social Aptitude

Charming in bursts, confrontational in debates, and never boring. Could win over a room with storytelling—or scorch it with truth.

Speech

Quick, clever, and layered with subtext. Often slipped between sarcasm and sincerity so smoothly it left people wondering which was which.

Relationships

Dorothea Brooke

Partner

Towards Jo March

Jo March

Partner

Towards Dorothea Brooke

Species

Duine

Realm

The Mortal Realm

Date of Birth

July 12, 1849

Date of Death

April 20, 1923

Life

1849 CE 1923 CE 74 years old

Circumstances of Death

Natural causes. Continued working as a literary agent and women’s advocate. Known for a long-standing partnership with Dorothea Brooke..

Birthplace

Concord, Massachusetts, USA

Place of Death

London, England

Spouses

Dorothea Brooke (Partner)

Siblings

Children

Sex

Female

Sexuality

LGBT

Eyes

Hazel (Blue in some lighting)

Hair

Dark brown

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

Fair with a constant dusting of ink or smudge

Height

5'7"

Weight

135 lbs

Quotes & Catchphrases

I want to do something splendid… something heroic or wonderful that won’t be forgotten after I’m dead.

Aligned Organization

The League

Character Prototype

Scorpio
Passionate, determined, self-defining.