I am Mistress Evangeline Bramblewood, born in the fall of 1565. My parents were employed by Lady Mason, and when I was orphaned at twelve by a house fire, she took me in and allowed me to work for her in their stead, in return for a place to stay. My personality tends to be rather despondent, and, while I follow orders, I do so grudgingly, bound to employment by debt and status. I am close only to Lady Elizabeth Sheffield, my dearest and only friend.