Roxanne

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Roxanne, The Rat in the Hole Matron

Roxanne, the Brave Matron

History

Roxanne was born into a poor family marginalized by Shan society. As a child, she witnessed scenes of violence and degradation that left a deep mark on her. To survive, she found herself prostituting herself from a young age. The streets hardened her, but it also taught her to be strong, cunning, and manipulative.

Unfortunately, Roxanne lost a son at a young age, a traumatic event that later pushed her to protect the girls in her brothel as if they were her own daughters. This event left a deep mark on her and allowed her to redeem herself and return to her Chaotic Good alignment.

Little by little, Roxanne managed to build a small empire, opening her own brothel. Over time, her establishment became one of the most renowned in the city, frequented by nobles, merchants, and adventurers. Over time, she has managed to rise through the ranks of the other madams and control all the four-finger brothels in Shan City. Once she became the boss, she imposed strict rules for the management of all the brothels, forcing the madams to stop physically punishing the girls and forcing them to create a fund of 10% of each service for when the girls want to leave or stop working.

Character and Personality

Roxanne is a strong and determined woman, with a tender heart hidden behind a tough exterior. The loss of her son has made her maternal and protective towards the girls in her brothel, who she considers as a second family.

• Maternal: Roxanne takes care of her girls like a mother, making sure they have food, a roof over their heads and a safe environment.
• Protective: She does everything she can to protect the girls from the dangers of the street and abuse from men.
• Competitive: She is an ambitious and competitive woman, but her rivalry with Sonia is more of a healthy competition than outright hostility.

Relationships and Conflicts

• Her Girls: Roxanne has a deep bond with the girls in her brothel. She considers them part of her family and does everything to ensure that they have a better future.
• The Clients: She is careful in selecting the clients who frequent her brothel, trying to protect the girls from violent or abusive men.
• The Authorities: Like Sonia, she is constantly in conflict with the March Guard, but tries to keep a low profile to protect her girls. One of the guards, a certain Harvis, has decided to target Roxanne and invents all kinds of problems to hinder her, so far the four fingers have let Harvis act, but lately he has been acting more and more aggressive and Roxanne's patience is at the limit.

**Roxanne and One Eye**

• Mutual Respect: Despite their different personalities, Roxanne and One Eye deeply respect each other. Both are veterans, have seen death up close, and understand the hardships of life.
• Silent Competition: There is a subtle competition between them for power within the guild, but it is more of a friendly challenge than outright hostility.
• Strategic Alliances: They often collaborate on projects that require their specific skills. One Eye might provide protection for one of Roxanne's brothels in exchange for information, while Roxanne might use her network to help One Eye collect a debt.

**Roxanne and Old Alan**

• Professional Relationship: Their relationship is primarily professional. Alan provides Roxanne with the luxury goods her clients demand, while she provides him with a constant flow of information about market desires and trends.
• Mutual Caution: Both are wary of the other, knowing that in the world of crime, alliances are often fragile.
• Respect for Power: There is a mutual respect for each other's power. Alan admires Roxanne's ability to manipulate men, while Roxanne appreciates Alan's vast network of contacts.

**Roxanne and Sonia**

• Rivalry: There is a strong rivalry between Sonia and Roxanne, both ambitious and eager to be the most powerful woman in the Four Fingers.
• Competition for Power: They compete for influence over guild members and access to resources.
• Temporary Alliances: Despite their rivalry, they may temporarily ally themselves to achieve a common goal, but these alliances are always fragile.

Skills and Powers

• White Witch: Roxanne is a 7th level white witch and her specialization is the control of emotions.
• Seduction: She is a born seductress, capable of enchanting anyone with her gaze and her voice.
• Combat: She can defend herself alone, using melee weapons and combat techniques learned during her life on the streets.
• Psychology: She has a deep knowledge of human nature and knows how to manipulate the emotions of others.
• Resistance: Life on the streets has made her strong and resistant, both physically and mentally.
• Mediation and Negotiation: This skill allows her to resolve conflicts and manage relationships with clients and her girls.

Possessed Items

• A Knife: A small knife hidden in her sheath, which she uses to defend herself (animated stab +2).
• A Bottle of Perfume: An intoxicating scent that makes her feel more confident (anyone who breathes the scent outside of Roxanne has a -2 to all saving throws for up to 1 hour after they stop breathing it).
• A Medallion: A gold medallion with the image of her lost son, which she always wears around her neck.
• A Book of Poetry: A book of poems that reminds her of her youth and her lost dreams.
• A Chest of Memories: A chest that contains all of her fondest memories, including items that belonged to her son.
• A Secret Diary: In this diary, Roxanne writes down her most intimate thoughts and her plans for the future.

Current Location

The Rat in the Hole

Ethnicity

Dularian Human

Aligned Organization

The Four Fingers